Sunday, September 16, 2012

Download the September 16 Ta Yp' Opsin podcast

The September 16 Ta Yp' Opsin news roundup podcast (in Greek) available for download:
PART I:
Violent protests across the Middle East:
-movie producers antagonize religious sensitivities
-extremists manipulate anger
-politicians exploit events to fit their own agendas
-internet companies address legal restrictions and security concerns.

Greece: the cost of an extension:
-more time maybe, more money no.
tough talks and 4 more bn euros in cuts

Showdown in Chicago:
Mayor Rahm Emanuel against teachers and their union

Plus, in PART II:
Corporate accountability (induced):
-listing the calories in burgers and fries
-embargoes and Coca-Cola

The debates of the week:
-NYC's ban on big, sugary drinks: improvement or intrusion?
-endangered species: priceless or worthless?
-nursing mothers.at work and breastfeeding dads: what are the norms now?

The stigma of obesity and boozy milkshakes

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Ta Yp’Opsin (Consider These) weekly podcast with Greek Chicago journalists Elena Spilioti and George Zorbas. Discussion, analysis and great music!

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