Active Voice Radio brings back some of the force and view gone missing in public radio these days. The show takes on topics at the edge. We need that now when content on local and national shows so often overlaps.

I listened to the show's June 15, 2007 broadcast. Houston University's Gerald Horne talked about the US slave trade and its ties to Brazil and the South Pacific, especially AFTER the Civil War. It's underdiscussed material.

Horne had lots to say on the subject and a clear, largely economic analysis based on his two books. But I wanted a bit more from the host -- not facts, but perhaps an attempt to pull an opposing argument or point of view from the guest.

Producer and Host Chris Goldstein has a nice sound and asks good questions. Now he needs to take charge.

Anthea Raymond
PRX Editorial Board
July 11, 2007
Los Angeles, CA