Fire on the Prairie -- Wal-Mart in Chicago, Bush’s North Korea Policy, Avengers Reunion Shows

June 14, 2004Show Summary

Emily Udell speaks with James Thindwa, Executive Director of Chicago Jobs with Justice about the Wal-Mart controversy in Chicago. Aaron Sarver interviews investigative reporter Matthew Reiss about the Bush administration’s North Korea policy. Also hear a report on musician Penelope Houston and the reunion tour of Houston’s late ‘70s punk band the Avengers.

About Fire on the Prairie

Fire on the Prairie is a radio forum exploring politics and ideas with progressive writers, thinkers and activists, sponsored by In These Times. Fire on the Prairie features interviews, commentary and reporting on local and national issues, including foreign policy, labor, activism, the environment and the media.

From October 2003 to July 2006 Aaron Sarver and Emily Udell produced and hosted the half-hour monthly show, which aired on WLUW, WHPK and WMXM in Chicago. The broadcast version of the show is currently on hiatus, but interviews will continue to be added to the site.