Topics for this show are the G-8 summit and its false promises to poorer nations, the movie "Knocked Up," the history of gay culture in Portland, and the Immigration Bill that has, for now, failed in the Senate.
Host: Bill Resnick Engineer: Tami Dean
1. Introduction. We join Bill Resnick's opening remarks in midstream due to a technical glitch. 2. Bill Resnick interviews Heather Wokusch, author of "The Progressives Handbook," about the hollow promises made by the richest nations at the G-8 summit about AIDS, global warming, and other issues. 4. Musical interlude 5. Female Impersonator Darcelle and Jan Haaken pay tribute to the late David Hamiltion and his contributions to establishing a supportive culture in Portland for gays and lesbians. 6. Transition 7. Bill Resnick interviews Erica Steinbauer from the Immigrant Rights group Causa about how immigrant community sees the immigration reform bill that is stalled in the Senate, as well as the future of these issues. 8. Signing off 9. Frann Michel and Jan Haaken critique the cultural and political implications of the current movie "Knocked Up."