Fire on the Prairie -- Liza Featherstone on Women and Wal-Mart, Robert McChesney and Kari Lydersen on Globalization

December 14, 2004Show Summary

Hear Liza Featherstone read from her new book Selling Women Short: The Landmark Battle for Worker’s Rights at Wal-Mart.

Aaron Sarver speaks with Bob McChesney—one of the key voices in the media reform movement and author of many books, including Rich Media, Poor Democracy.

Emily Udell converses with Chicago-based journalist Kari Lydersen about her new book Out of the Sea and into the Fire, which explores globalization and Latin American-U.S immigration.

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.