|
Sound Off With Sasha
Hosted and produced locally by Sasha Rethati, “Sound Off with Sasha” airs on Fridays at Noon. “Sound Off with Sasha” is a weekly review of current topics and events. The call-in interview program is known for addressing vital issues, and for featuring a wide range of outstanding guests, such as : Bishop John Shelby Spong, Dr. Larry Korb, Assistant Secretary of Defense under President Ronald Reagan, Gen. George Joulwan, Former NATO Commander, Nobel Laureate Economist Joseph Stiglitz, Bestselling author Naomi Klein, and a list of authors, opinion makers and experts in their fields.
Dial 1-877-GCU-TALK (428-8255)
List Of Shows
07-03-2009
An encore presentation of Robert Baer and his interview with Sasha on the complex issues of the Middle East. Best-selling author and former CIA Field Officer, Robert Baer is a recognized authority on the Middle East and Central Asia. His latest book is: THE DEVIL WE KNOW: Dealing with the New Iranian Superpower.
06-26-2009
The U.S. spent 300 billion dollars on the War on Drugs, only to see Mexico turning into a corrupt, murderous bedlam, drug cartels operating in 259 US cities, and 38 billion in drug money being smuggled back to Mexico.
Sasha’s guests are: Senior Editor Dave Gilson, on Mother Jones’ magazine current issue covering the War on Drugs, followed by Paul Armentano and Mason Tvert, the co-authors of the soon-to-be-released book “Marijuana is Safer, So why Are we Driving People to Drink?”
06-19-2009
With the election in Iran making headlines, Sasha’s guest is Iranian born, internationally acclaimed, best-selling author Reza Aslan, to analyze the developments. Was it a stolen election? His latest book is “How to Win a Cosmic War”
Later, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Senior Advisor to the Center for Defense Information, Dr. Lawrence Korb gives an overview on US/Iranian relations, and our exposure in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
06-12-2009
Should the United States pressure other countries to give equal rights to women when the Equal Rights Amendment is still not the law of our land? Briefing us about the latest developments in ERA is the President of Florida’s Equal Rights Alliance, Sandy Oestreich, Prof. Emerita and nurse practitioner .
Next, PBS Reporter and Co-producer Jim Gilmore, discusses his latest PBS Frontline Documentary, titled “Breaking the Bank”. It follows the Banking industry crisis, and the eventual government intervention. Should the free market have solved the problem it created?
06-05-2009
Shall people take a different approach toward “Muslim anxiety about America, and American anxiety about Islam”?
Sasha’s guest is author and historian Juan Cole. He’s a Professor of History at the University of Michigan. He talks about his latest book, titled “Engaging the Muslim World”, discussing hot button topics, and a pragmatic approach toward peace and prosperity.
05-29-2009
We learned about veterans’ mental health concerns following deployment, but what is taking place on the battlefield? Sasha’s guest is author and investigative reporter Melody Petersen, on her article titled: “U.S. military: Heavily Armed and Medicated”.
Later, reporting on Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court Nomination, is Washington radio show host Mark Levine, an attorney who worked on the House Judiciary Committee.
05-22-2009
On approaching Memorial Day, Sasha’s guest is former Army Captain and Bronze Star Iraq Veteran, Tom Tarantino to discuss veterans related subjects. He works with the “Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America” as a Policy Associate.
Later, we have Dr. Greg Silver, who had a medical emergency and was unable to join us last week He is a spokesman for the single payer supporting “Physicians for a National Health Program” group.
05-08-2009
Since December 11th last year, when Bernie Madoff’s arrest stunned his clients and the public, he became the poster child for corruption and greed. Exposing the story is award winning writer/producer Marcela Gaviria of the new PBS Frontline Documentary, “The Madoff Affair”
Next, discussing the upcoming Interfaith Convocation by the Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, or PFLAG, are Ruth Dorfman, Chair, Rabbi Bath Weiss of Temple Shalom, and Rev. Katy Korb of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
05-01-2009
On May 1st, celebrated world wide as the International Workers’ Day, Sasha’s guest is the President of the United Steelworkers, Leo Gerard. He will discuss the current status of the American work force and labor unions.
Later,sharing her comments on what took place in Abu Ghraib, is former Brigadier General Janis Karpinski, who had nothing to do with the practice of torture, but was the only high ranking officer demoted,.
04-24-2009
Alzheimer’s disease is on everybody’s mind…Answering questions about the latest developments in diagnosing, preventing, and treating Alzheimer’s is Dr. Fred Schaerf, M.D., Ph.D., of the Neuropsychiatric Associates and Research Center of Southwest Florida. He brings along a patient who has benefited from the ongoing clinical trial he is conducting. Also participating is Vice President of the Alzheimer’s Support Network, Tom Menaker, whose wife was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s 11 years ago.
04-17-2009
Is the Sunshine State ready to put the Sun to work? Gainesville is the first city in the nation to adopt what’s called a ‘feed in tariff’ system which gives everyone an opportunity to profit from selling renewable energy. Sasha’s guest is journalist and Washington Monthly editor Mariah Blake, to discuss the article "The Rooftop Revolution". Later, discussing the Somali coast piracy is former Naval officer and Director of the Sustainable Security Program at American Progress, Dr. Reuben Brigety II.
04-10-2009
President Obama completed an eight day, two continent, 10,000 mile trip, including three summits and meetings with world leaders. What was accomplished?
Sharing their views, Sasha’s guests are Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Dr. Lawrence Korb, followed by former US Ambassador and Professor of International Affairs at Penn State University Dennis Jett.
04-03-2009
Is the practice of bribery essential for conducting international business transactions? Corrupt payments worldwide total over $1 trillion each year, and although the US. has the toughest anti-bribery laws, the Department of Justice is investigating more than 100 cases.
Sasha’s guest is Oriana Zill de Granados, award winning investigative journalist, writer, and producer of numerous Frontline documentaries. She talks about her latest work: “BLACK MONEY” on international bribery .
03-27-2009
Can this Economic Lemon be turned into Lemonade?
Sasha’s guest is journalist William Greider, bestselling author of “Who Will Tell the People” who has been sounding the alarm for years on the developments that brought us here. His latest book tells the story: “Come Home, America. -- The Rise and Fall, (And Redeeming Promise) of Our Country”.
03-20-2009
Are we too impatient about seeing the results of the economic recovery? Sharing his thoughts on realistic expectations and outcome, Sasha’s guest is Dr. James Galbraith, Economist, Professor at the University of Texas, and author of “The Predator State”
Later, discussing the United States’ approach to Middle East Peace talks is journalist Robert Dreyfuss, author of "Devil's Game: How the United States Helped Unleash Fundamentalist Islam". He comments on Charles Freeman’s nomination to the National Intelligence Council.
03-06-2009
Discussing job creation and economic recovery, Sasha’s guest is Robert Pollin, Professor of economics at the
University of Massachusetts, co-author of Green Recovery: A Program to Create Good Jobs and Start Building a Low-Carbon Economy.
Later, we welcome Rev. Dr. Maqsood Kamil, executive secretary of the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan,
who is touring and lecturing in the U.S.. as an International Peacemaker.
02-27-2009
The uncommon challenges facing America in the 21st century do not call for military solutions. Addressing climate change, water and food shortages is Military Strategist Lt. Col. Isaiah Wilson III, who was Chief of Plans for the 101st Airborne under General David Petraeus, during his tour of duty in Iraq.
He is Associate Professor at West Point, and the author of Thinking Beyond War: Why America Fails to Win the Peace”
02-20-2009
Sharing her unparalleled experience as “The First Lady of the Press”, Sasha’s guest is legendary White House Correspondent Helen Thomas. Known as a trailblazer, Thomas has broken down all barriers for women reporters. So how did she do it? Then Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter and bestselling author David Cay Johnston talks about his article in Mother Jones titled “Fiscal Therapy”, getting the economy back on its feet
More Posts Next page »
|