Topics include Islamic Fundamentalism, Dawkins' critique of religious belief, Organizing around issues of gender identity, and the immigrant experience.
Host: Denise Morris Engineer: Tami Dean
1. Introduction to today's program 2. Roane Cary, managing editor of The Nation, talks with Bill Resnick about the history and varieties of Islamic fundamentalist groups, their limited appeal among Arabs, and the role of the US in giving them unintentional support. 3. Musical interlude 4. Larry Bowlden reviews Richard Dawkin's book "The God Delusion." 5. Transition 6. Johanna Brenner, professor of women's studies, and Chris Land from Basic Rights Oregon talk with the Old Mole's Denise Morris about how to organize and frame issue when trying to change hearts and minds around gender issues. 7. "Cowboy Boots"--Luz Maria Gordillo's short story based on her studies of the experiences of Mexican immigrants. 8. Concluding the show