visit the Pacifica Radio Archives

 

Home > Programs > Flashpoints > Thur., Mar 31, 2005

Flashpoints
Flashpoints.net

Today on Flashpoints:
A wide-ranging interview with London Independent reporter Robert Fisk on the volatile situation in Lebanon; also tensions between pro-democracy activists and UN forces in Haiti at an all-time high as the US-installed Prime Minister calls for the liftinf of the arms embargo there; also remembering Cesar Chavez with a report from the United Farm Workers Union; and the Knight Report;

Listen to the show 
Help
stream [.mp3]:
stream
or download [.mp3]:
download

5:01 PM PST
The Knight Report: Police sweeps in Haiti, elections in Zimbabwe, resistance in Iraq, and errors in US intelligence. Robert Knight

5:05 PM PST
Haitian National Police Sweep Slum: Heavily armed police entered Cite Soleil in Port-au-Prince today and opened fire, killing a number of pro-democracy supporters while searching for an anti-Aristide gang which brutally murdered three women yesterday. Flashpoints Special Correspondent Kevin Pina reports.

5:18 PM PST
Tension Rises in Lebanon: Robert Fisk is interviewed by Dennis Bernstein, and provides details on the Syrian military withdrawal, and recent violence believed to be aimed at provoking civil unrest.

5:49 PM PST
Remembering Cesar Chavez: UFW President Arturo Rodriguez, interviewed by Flashpoints Associate Producer Solange Echeverria, discusses the legacy of Cesar Chavez and birth of the United Farm Workers Union, recent struggles, and current goals and campaigns.

[top]

 

nbsp;

 

Support the Pacifica Foundation

 

 
General Links:
Pacifica.org Home | Privacy Policy | Fundraising Code of Ethics | Support Us |
Pacifica Programming Links:
Pacifica Programs | Our Sister Stations | Our Affiliates | Pacifica Radio Archives |
About Pacifica Links:
About Us | News | Governance | Elections | Financial Information | Contact Us |
Pacifica Community Links:
Pacifica Forums | Image Gallery | Community Events Calendar |

listen to KPFA listen to KPFK listen to KPFT listen to WBAI listen to WPFW