Saturday, August 16, 2008
What Hath Zell Wrought?
The "new & improved" Orlando Sentinel has been the subject of a lot of discussions, both on the internet and in print. The People Power Hour gang gives their opinions about this creature -- and wonders aloud where things took a turn for the worse for what was once Central Florida's most venerated broadsheet; with guests Maria Padilla and Kai Porter. Also, join us in a discussion of candidate endorsements from the labor movement perspective with the CWA's Lou Smith. Agree? Disagree? Phone in and tell us what you think! (407) 273-1190 or (888) 300-3776.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Get Your Questions Ready for Quoc Van
This Saturday the People Power Hour talks with Orange County Sheriff candidate John Tegg (R) democratic Congressional candidate Quoc Van about his candidacy, his goals and what we might expect from Mr. Van as our congressman. We also chat briefly with the Alan Grayson campaign about his fundraiser Saturday afternoon at the Orlando "premier" of "War, Inc." Also, the gang pokes and prods at current events and other tasty news tidbits.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
No Justice for J.U.M.P. Ministries?
What happens when you're a Christian evangelical group proselytizing in downtown Orlando? If you're with J.U.M.P. Ministries, you're likely to get roughed up and Maced. Join us as we talk with attorney Celine Cannon and others about this incident as well as recent developments in the case.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Lawson Lamar Faces His First Challenger - Mercedes Leon
The People Power Hour plays host to Mercedes Leon, candidate for State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit. Learn how this plucky candidate intends to give Lawson Lamar a real run for his money and how things will be different under her guidance. Also appearing will be WAMT-AM's Doug Guetzloe of the Guetzloe Report.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
You CAN Fight City Hall, One Way Or Another
Join the People Power Hour for a free-wheeling talk with Orlando attorney Andrea Armas, who is handling the civil suit against the Orlando Police Department in the Jessica Asprilla case. Jeffrey Billman of the Orlando Weekly also joins in to discuss OPD Chief Val Demings' recent Orlando Sentinel op-ed piece. Also, listen in for your chance to win a ticket to the Enzian Theater's upcoming weeklong screening of "Chicago 10".
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Whatever Happened To...? & Are You Ready For Bertha?
Whatever became of Jessica Asprilla and her stairwell encounter with OPD Officer Trinidad? Or the poor guy arrested and TASERED for trying to get to a restroom? Find out next week as the People Power Hour looks back at the outcomes of some past topics with Orlando area attorneys Adam Sudbury and Eben Self. Also, are you ready for hurricane Bertha and her kin? Florida regularly plays host to these stormy visitors ... let us know how you're preparing as hurricane season gets into full swing. Get ready to call and join in the discussion!
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Independence Day Edition - Local Veterans Issues
Join the People Power Hour as we discuss the issues local veterans have returning to American society -- such as PTSD, medical problems, employment, etc. Guests include Barry Stanley and Fanita Jackson-Norman of the Orlando VA Hospital; Kathie Costos; a local advocate for veterans issues as well as a chaplain; and Ginger Davis and Elizabeth Jackson, central Florida vets featured in Monday's Orlando Sentinel front page article. Make sure to tune in for this one, and remember to call in on (407) 273-1190 or (888) 300-3776!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
The Aftermath of the Lawsuit Against Orlando's Group Feeding Ordinance
Join the People Power Hour as we discuss the ramifications of the federal lawsuit against the city of Orlando regarding the controversial anti-group feeding law with attorney Jackie Dowd of Legal Advocacy at Work and Ben Markeson, member of Orlando Food Not Bombs and the Stop the Ordinance Partnership. The trial wrapped up Tuesday, June 24th with a decision expected in August.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
The State of Central Florida with George Diaz
Join George Crossley and the People Power Hour as we welcome the Orlando Sentinel's George Diaz to the studio to discuss the issues which are currently at the top of our community's list of important topics, such as OCSB's time change decision; the local political climate; police practices and minority communities, etc. Please listen and phone in!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Live Broadcast from Ethos Vegan Kitchen re: OCSB School Times Change
Join the People Power Hour this Saturday from 11am until noon as we broadcast live from Ethos Vegan Kitchen, 1235 N Orange Ave, Ste 101, Orlando, FL 32804. Our topic is a continuation of last week's broadcast concerning the Orange County School Board's decision to change school start times next school year. Guest include Theresa Millay and others. Petitions against the change will be available to sign. Come out and show your support ... you won't want to miss it!
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Orange County School Board's Time Shifting Controversy
A discussion regarding the controversies surrounding the Orange County school board's decision to alter school times for middle and high schools. Was the decision legal? What are the ramifications, and how does it affect you and your school-aged children? With in-studio guests Theresa Millay and David Schneider.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Police Misconduct in Central Florida
George discusses three strange cases of police misconduct in Central Florida that each of us should be up in arms about. With attorney Eben Self and others. This topic, which has the potential to affect each and every one of us, should be the impetus for forming a real citizen's review committee concerning police practices.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Interview with David Rucker concerning Civil Rights Restoration and Police Practices
George's guest this week is David Rucker, President of the Metropolitan Orange County Democratic Black Caucus and past president of the Orange County NAACP. The discussion will cover civil rights restoration in Florida as well as police practices in metro Orlando, including excessive/deadly force; the widespread use (and possible abuse) of TASERs; COPWATCH; and racial profiling. Also, our callers will give us their preferences for the upcoming presidential election.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Live Broadcast from the state ACLU Conference in St. Petersburg
George interviewed Howard Simon, Randall Marshall and Becky Steele live from the state ACLU Conference in St. Petersburg, discussing felony rights restoration; voting issues; the PATRIOT Act; and proposals to blur the Florida Constitution's separation of Church and State.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Alan Grayson, Democratic candidate, Florida's 8th Congressional district.
George hosted a free-wheeling and thought-provoking discussion of politics, the economy, the war in Iraq, healthcare and our current record-setting high fuel prices with Orlando attorney Alan Grayson, Democratic candidate, Florida's 8th Congressional district.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Lou Smith, CWA Local 3108
George speaks with Lou Smith, Communication Workers of America Local 3108 about the Employee Free Choice Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and more. He also discusses CopWatch efforts in Orlando.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Jacqueline Dowd Discusses Orlando's Jackboot Efforts Against the Homeless
Jacqueline Dowd of Legal Advocacy at Work discusses homelessness issues in Central Florida such as Orlando's current efforts to evict homeless people from their camps -- people including registered sex offenders who have been compelled by law to live in the woods and under freeway overpasses -- and who are now being forced away from even those places. Also Congressional candidate Alan Grayson on soaring oil prices and the burden on the US economy.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Bob Whitby, Editor of the Orlando Weekly
George interviews Bob Whitby, editor of the Orlando Weekly, concerning the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation's sting against the paper, the resulting court battle and more.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Exotic Dancing and Adult Entertainment in Central Florida
George talks with with Central Florida area exotic dancers Patrice and Vhilena who discuss why they chose their profession, the raid against their workplace in Lake County on April 11, 2008, societal pre/misconceptions and adult entertainment laws in general. With Orlando attorney Larry Walters, who discusses the First Amendment issues involved.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Freedom of Speech Issues
An interview with Doug Guetzloe, conservative activist, and Joe Miranda of the NLOA, discussing freedom of speech issues, police brutality in Central Florida and the misuse of the "resisting arrest without violence" laws.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Jackie Dowd, Attorney and Joe Miranda
George talks with Jackie Dowd and Joe Miranda about surveillance cameras in Orlando as well as the broader issues of government surveillance of its citizenry.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Erica Smiley, National Chair of the Young Communist League
George interviews Erica Smiley, National Chair of the Young Communist League about building a coalition against trans-national corporations, the presidential election, communism vs. capitalism and more.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Rita Lucey, former Chair of Central Florida United Nations Association
An interview with Rita Lucey, former Chair of Central Florida United Nations Association, Central Florida Amnesty International, and imprisoned as a grandmother for political
activism along with with Joyce Enus.
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Patricia Ireland, former president of NOW
George talks with Patricia Ireland, former president of NOW (National Organization for Women) about feminism, women's rights, labor laws, unions and more.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Florida's Sex Offender Laws
George inteviews three children and members of SoHopeful.org who have been victimized and abused by the application of the Jessica Lunsford Act.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Live Remote Broadcast and People Power Hour Fundraiser
George interviews Joe Miranda of the National Latino Officers Association, Malone Stewart, a representative of Code Pink Orlando and others at a live remote from Fusion 7 Restaurant in Orlando. Sponsored by the Orlando Weekly and the National Latino Officers Association.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Update! Malone Stewart and Belinda Ortiz
George interviews candidate for Orange County Sheriff, Malone Stewart as well as Belinda Ortiz, Candidate for District 2 Orlando City Council about their respective races, city and county government, drug sentencing disparities and more.
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Interview with John Geyman, MD
George talks with John Geyman, MD, author, professor, and past President of Physicians for a National Health Care Program. What will fix the national health care crisis?
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Public Defender Robert Wesley
Interview with Robert Wesley, Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange and Osceola Counties) about the judicial process, criminal defense and more.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Bob Whitby, Orlando Weekly Editor
George interviews Bob Whitby, editor of Orlando's only alternative and progressive newpaper the Orlando Weekly - concerning local development, politics and more.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Malone Stewart and Belinda Ortiz
George Crossley interviews Orange County Sheriff candidate Malone Stewart as well as candidate for District 2 Orlando City Council Belinda Ortiz.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Interview with Ira Glasser of the ACLU
Former National Executive Director of the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Ira Glasser discusses drug policy laws, impeachment and much more.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Anthony Miranda of the National Latino Officers Association
An inteview with Anthony Miranda, National President of the NLOA discussing police misconduct and ACLU Policy, Principle, Politics and Impeachment.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Apopka CopWatch
Interview with organizers Leroy Bell and the Rev. James Harris concerning excessive force, racial profiling, harassment in the black community and the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Corbett Kroehler - Democratic Congressional Candidate
An interview with Democratic Congressional Candidate Corbett Kroehler discussing his record, foreign policy and more.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Charlie Stuart - Democratic Congressional Candidate.
Interview with Charlie Stuart - Democratic Congressional Candidate discussing his record, politics and sex offender laws.
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Sub-Prime Mortgage Disaster?
Inteview with Steffie Porta and Merideth Adryon, representatives from ACORN (a non-profit organization working with low income people). Also Jenny Urshin - a victim of the mortgage crisis.
Saturday, December 01, 2007
War Profiteering and Iraq War Contractor Fraud
Interview with Alan Grayson, Democratic Congressional candidate. Read the Vanity Fair article.... Also discussion of healthcare and impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Victims of Police Brutality? - Black evangelical group gets maced in Orlando
Inteviews with Celine Cannon, attorney and Matt De Vlieger, ACLU Florida staff and SDS member.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Amy Goodman Interview - Speaking Truth to Power!
Interview with with Amy Goodman, host of Democracy NOW - the most important independent news hour on television and radio.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Tasers and the ACLU
Interview with Glenn Katon, Central Florida ACLU Legal Director and Thomas J. Luca, Attorney.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Freedom of Speech in Orlando
Free Speech and the MBI (The Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation) with Doug Guetzloe - conservative activist in Orlando, Florida.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Peace Rally and March - Interview with Mike Gravel Presidential Candidate
Peace Rally, March and Interviews with Mike Gravel, Democratic Presidential Candidate, and others direct from a live remote at Lake Eola Park, Orlando.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Extraordinary Rendition - USA Government Torture and Interrogation
Extraordinary Rendition -- with Katherine Gallagher, Attorney from the Center For Constitutional Rights (CCR) and Central Florida attorney John Barry, member of the International Committee of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG).
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Bill Baird - The Father of Abortion Rights
Interview With Bill Baird, Father of the abortion rights movement in the USA, concerning activism, civil disobedience and abortion rights.
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Guest: Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich
An in-depth interview with Dennis Kucinich, democratic Presidential candidate.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Citizens Rights and Law Enforcement
Citizens' Rights Regarding Law Enforcement and Police Internal Affairs. With Joe Miranda, State Director of National Latino's Officers Association (NLOA).
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Florida's Jessica Lunsford Act Consequences
Jessica Lunsford Act Consequences With AT&T CWA Union Leaders Louis Smith and Steve Wizniewski, along with Union steel worker Marie Holmdahl from Sweden.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Orlando Food Not Bombs
Orlando Food Not Bombs with Eric Montanez and attorney Jacqueline Dowd, discussing Orlando's ordinance against feeding the homeless and OFNB's efforts to continue doing just that.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Save The ACLU!
Save The ACLU! With Wendy Kaminer, author and lawyer. Wendy Kaminer is a member of the Board of the ACLU of Massachusetts and was a member of the national ACLU Board from 1999-2006.
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Guests: Josh Leclair and Mark Stevens
A discussion about CopWatch in Orlando, Florida; with Josh Leclair and Mark Stevens.