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Aimée's Recent Radio Work

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Media, Democracy, Peace & Justice. 5 minute audio collage using the voices of "Making Contact" for their 10th anniversary (5 minutes, MP3)

Documenting Torture: Holding the United States Accountable. On this edition, we trace the seeds of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal to 9/11 and previous to that time. We hear from survivors of torture, human rights advocates, and a soldier. And we'll revisit the official government reaction. (29 minutes, Real Audio)

On a Mission. Scott and Joe were both raised in the Mormon community. But being gay puts them at odds with their families and the church.(26 minutes, Real Audio)

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Monday, March 10, 2003
food for sale
where most americans get their info about foods: advertising

amount spent annually by kellogg's to promote frosted flakes: $40 million

amount spent annually by the dairy industry on the "milk mustache" ads: $190 million

amount spent annually by mcdonald's advertising its products: $800 million

amount spent annually by the National Cancer Institute promoting fruits and vegetables: $1 million

(from the Food Revolution by John Robbins)
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