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Episode 94 – Binary-Centric
May 17th
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
Binary-Centric
Tuesday May 17, 2011
The Roundtable reconvenes for an unfortunately depressed episode. Brian, RadioNed, and Robin Police lament the current state of affairs and discuss Syria, Yemen, the continuing bin Laden aftermath, the Bush extraordinary rendition legacy and the Supreme Court motion regarding Jeppessen Dataplan, American presidential politics, the Supreme Court’s latest fourth amendment decision, the Mississippi River, teen violence, and Dominique Strauss-Kahn. The panelists also discuss their picks of the week.
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Follow-Up
4 killed as protesters, security forces clash in Syria
Radio Open Source: Steven Heydemann on the Syrian Crackdown
At least 35 injured in Yemen protest
Jim Inhofe: Bin Laden photos ‘pretty graphic’
Officials: Bin Laden journal and letters show he eyed small cities, wanted a big body count
Bin Laden Photos Available to Some Lawmakers
No secret deal with Bush to let US kill Osama: Musharraf
High court rejects torture victims’ rendition suit
Court refuses to consider rendition case
This Week’s News
American Politics
Donald Trump Says He Won’t Run for President
Constitutional Law
Supreme Court affirms police action in Kentucky drug case
Supreme Court: No warrant needed if police discern destruction of evidence
Comcast/NBC/FCC Merger
After Approving Comcast/NBC Deal FCC Commissioner Becomes Comcast Lobbyist
IMF
IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn denied bail in sex-assault case
Mississippi River
http://english.aljazeera.net//news/americas/2011/05/201151551642178237.html
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
Black Water launched in UAE with a third brand name
An ex-Blackwater boss’ mercenary army: 3 theories
UAE sets up mercenary force to take on Iran
AB 2789 (Committee on Banking and Finance) Money transmission.
AB 2789 (PDF Link)
RadioNed’s Pick
100,00 Homes for 100,00 homeless Americans by 2013
Robin Police’s Pick
Super Crate Box
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Episode 86 – Audacity Dawn
Mar 22nd
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
Episode 86 Show Prep
Tuesday March 22, 2011
Brian and RadioNed sit down at the Gitmo Nation Cardtable to discuss many of the latest news stories including Raymond Davis, Silvio Berlusconi, the continued saga in Egypt, ongoing events in Japan, protests in Bahrain, the latest developments in Wisconsin, the US/NATO attacks on Libya, Afghanistan, and the new proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile. Brian and Ned also make their picks of the week.
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Follow-Up
CIA spy charged with murder in Pakistan is freed
Silvio Berlusconi laughs off ’33 women’ claims
Clinton, in Egypt, Embraces a Revolt She Once Discouraged
U.S. Coal Miners Set to Profit as Fears Rise Over Nuclear Power
Bahrain funeral turns into defiant protest
Judge’s Order Blocks Law on Unions in Wisconsin
This Week’s News
Libya
U.S. Forces Lead Attack Against Libya in Operation ‘Odyssey Dawn’ — “Operation Audacity Dawn” -Thanks Ned! -BM
Obama: US launches military action against Libya
Operation Ellamy: Designed to strike from air and sea
| Obama Authorizes Military Action Against Libya |
Revealed: US spy operation that manipulates social media
Nigel Farage Blasts Eurocouncil President Van Rompuy For Cozying With Gaddafi As Recently As December
World leaders clarify Libyan military plans
No-fly zone could be canceled if Libya pulls back forces
Pentagon: 112 cruise missiles launched from US and UK ships and subs, hitting 20 sites
Attack on Libya: Leader fights back, promises long war
Afghanistan
US House rejects Afghan withdrawal bill
| Kucinich: We need to get out of Afghanistan | |
Blackwater contractors convicted in Afghani deaths
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
New International Version Bible goes gender-neutral in latest translation
RadioNed’s Pick
The Shat turns 80 !
Robin Police’s Pick In Absentia
Interview with an anarcho-communist activist in Freedom Square in Cairo
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Episode 65: Barking Up The Wrong Obama
Oct 19th
Gitmo Nation Roundtable
Barking Up The Wrong Obama
Tuesday October 19, 2010
Brian Masi and Robin Police sit down at the Roundtable to discuss their picks of the week and the following news topics: Obama’s doublespeak on Gay rights and Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, WikiLeaks, the Chilean Miner rescue, France’s continuing strikes, Canada and Google StreetView, Obama’s upcoming visit to Portland, terrorism, the Mumbai attacks, the European travel warnings, Monsanto, Blackwater, Microsoft, and Obama’s half-brother.
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Follow-Up
Obama: being gay is not a choice
Obama Seeks Stay on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Ruling
WikiLeaks accuses US of ‘financial warfare’
WikiLeaks denies Iraq leak reports
Chile miners start new lives, adjust to freedom
BBC email on overspend on the Chilean mine rescue
French Protests Move Focus From Transport to Oil
Protests threaten France shut down
Hundreds of French petrol stations run dry
Truck drivers join French pension protests
Disruption continues as fuel runs low across France
French Government Pledges To Keep Fuel Flowing
Oil workers defy French govt demand to open depots
Google in breach of privacy law
This Week’s News
Santa Obama Claus is Coming to Town!
What to Expect for Wednesday’s Obamagasm
War on Terror/Torture
U.S. Uses Attacks to Nudge Taliban Toward a Deal
Report alleges Afghan prisoners mistreated at US secret jail
Dutch Iraqi convicted of terrorism says he was forced to make confession
Dutch terror suspect “tortured in American prison”
U.S. Had Warnings on Plotter of Mumbai Attack
Doc who ‘inspired’ torture program gets $31 million Army contract
Monsanto, Blackwater, Microsoft
Family Farm Ordered to Destroy 50,000 Pounds of Cheese
Machines of War: Blackwater, Monsanto, and Bill Gates
Microsoft Moves to Help Nonprofits Avoid Piracy-Linked Crackdowns
More Questions for Facebook
Real News
President Obama’s Kenyan half-brother marries teen girl
Crazy Horse sculpture set to eclipse Mount Rushmore
Picks of the Week
Brian’s Pick
How propaganda is disseminated: WikiLeaks Edition
Robin Police’s Pick
Butternut Squash
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Gitmo Nation Roundtable 25 – Helen Thomas Teabags the White House
Jan 13th
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Gitmo Nation Roundtable 25
Helen Thomas Teabags the White House
Wednesday January 13, 2010
Brian, BaS, SenorCardgage, and Eric Carlson are back around the Gitmo Nation Roundtable to discuss the latest news including Harper’s move to prorogue parliament, the Tea Party, campaign finance changes, the war on terror and Helen Thomas’ remarks at a White House press conference among other stories including suicidal Avatar fans. Please leave comments and feedback at http://gnr.noagendaforums.com
Show Links:
• Majority condemn Harper move, poll finds
⁃ http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/747532–majority-condemn-harper-move-poll-finds?bn=1
• Tea Party rattles America’s educated class
⁃ http://noagendaforums.com/index.php?topic=1534.0
⁃ http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/748719–tea-party-rattles-america-s-educated-class?bn=1
• Tea Parties Forever
⁃ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/13/opinion/13krugman.html
• Courts Roll Back Limits on Election Spending
⁃ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/09/us/politics/09donate.html
• Giving corporations an outsized voice in election
⁃ http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-youn10-2010jan10%2C0%2C5465869.story
• Poll: McCain is leader of GOP
⁃ http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0110/31236.html
• Sarah Palin to Contribute to Fox News
⁃ http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/11/sarah-palin-to-contribute-to-fox-news/
• With lead use barred, tests reveal toxic cadmium in children’s jewelry from China
⁃ http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100110/business/us_cadmium_jewelry_1
• Freak Current Takes Gulf Stream to Greenland
⁃ http://noagendaforums.com/index.php?topic=1523.0
• E.P.A. Seeks Stricter Rules to Curb Smog
⁃ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/08/science/earth/08smog.html
• Helen Thomas deviates from the terrorism script
⁃ http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2010/01/09/thomas/index.html
• More cause and effect in our ever-expanding “war”
⁃ http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2010/01/07/terrorism/index.html
• Drone attacks intensified after Khost blast: US
⁃ http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/front-page/12-drone-attacks-intensified-after-khost-blast-us–bi-10
• Afghan death toll more than doubles in 2009
⁃ http://militarytimes.com/news/2009/12/ap_afghanistan_2009_deaths_123109/
• Mullen Outlines U.S. Military Role in Yemen
⁃ http://www.defense.gov//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=57430
• Blackwater settles US court cases
⁃ http://english.aljazeera.net//news/americas/2010/01/201017174144277669.html
• Democracy watchdog reports 4th consecutive annual decline in political rights, civil liberties
⁃ http://www.cbc.ca/cp/world/100112/w011245A.html
• China faces growing gender imbalance
⁃ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8451289.stm
• European Governments Seek to Mandate Healthier Diets
⁃ http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,671334,00.html
• Audiences experience ‘Avatar’ blues
⁃ http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/11/avatar.movie.blues/index.html
• Quackcast 40
⁃ http://www.quackcast.com/spodcasts/files/eb6e875a9b2d4cf5733bb12dae05f171-41.html#unique-entry-id-41
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