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Peace Talks Radio: Creative Nonviolent Actions For Peace (59:00 / 54:00)

Series: Peace Talks Radio: Hour Long Specials
From: Good Radio Shows, Inc.
Length: 00:58:00

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Peace Talks Radio explores the roots of creative forms of guerilla street theatre and direct action groups like the often visible Code Pink group, 2004's Billionaires for Bush and the Women in Black. Read the full description.

Codepink1a_small What are the roots of creative forms of guerilla street theatre and direct action groups like the often visible Code Pink group, 2004's Billionaires for Bush or the Women in Black? To some, their actions are outrageous and counter productive. To others, the techniques are sly, right on target and effective at drawing attention to peacemaking causes. Guests include: Gail Murphy and Liz Hourican of Code Pink, Andrew Boyd and Larry Bogad of Billionaires for Bush and several women from the Albuquerque chapter of Women in Black. Carol Boss hosts. A 29:00 Version of this program is also available at PRX. http://www.prx.org/pieces/28023

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Piece Description

What are the roots of creative forms of guerilla street theatre and direct action groups like the often visible Code Pink group, 2004's Billionaires for Bush or the Women in Black? To some, their actions are outrageous and counter productive. To others, the techniques are sly, right on target and effective at drawing attention to peacemaking causes. Guests include: Gail Murphy and Liz Hourican of Code Pink, Andrew Boyd and Larry Bogad of Billionaires for Bush and several women from the Albuquerque chapter of Women in Black. Carol Boss hosts. A 29:00 Version of this program is also available at PRX. http://www.prx.org/pieces/28023

Timing and Cues

54:00 Version

00:00:00 - 00:00:59 - Open Billboard
00:01:00 - 00:05:59 - Your Newscast
00:06:00 - 00:20:45 - Part A (14:46) Ends with :60 Music Bed
00:20:46 - 00:44:45 - Part B (24:00) Ends with :60 Music Bed
00:44:46 - 00:59:00 - Part C (14:16)

59:00 Version

00:00:00 - 00:00:59 - Open Billboard
00:01:00 - 00:21:32 - Part A (14:16) Ends with :60 Music Bed
00:21:33 - 00:45:32 - Part B (24:00) Ends with :60 Music Bed
00:45:32 - 00:59:00 - Part C (13:26)

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