Against the Grain is a radio and web media project whose aim is to provide in-depth analysis and commentary on a variety of matters -- political, economic, social and cultural -- important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. Against the Grain is co-hosted and co-produced by Sasha Lilley and C.S. Soong.

For more information, visit our home page againstthegrain.org

Against the Grain - February 28, 2007 at 12:00pm

Against the Grain - February 27, 2007 at 12:00pm
In its relentless pursuit of dependable oil supplies, the US is militarizing oil-producing nations in West Africa, with potentially devastating consequences.

Against the Grain - February 26, 2007 at 12:00pm
Black Realities, Black Fantasies...

Against the Grain - February 21, 2007 at 12:00pm

Against the Grain - February 20, 2007 at 12:00pm

Against the Grain - February 19, 2007 at 12:00pm
Rock, Radio and the Counterculture

Against the Grain - February 14, 2007 at 12:00pm
The great muckracking journalist George Seldes is profiled in the award-winning film "Tell the Truth and Run."

Against the Grain - February 13, 2007 at 12:00pm
A look at global warming with Elizabeth Kolbert, author of "Field Notes from a Catastrophe," and a presentation of the film "The Great Warming."

Against the Grain - February 7, 2007 at 12:00pm
The Origins of Human Domination: Kirkpatrick Sale's latest book traces the origins and development of the human inclination - and ability - to dominate and exploit the environment.

Against the Grain - February 6, 2007 at 12:00pm
Influential thinker and prolific writer Henry Giroux discusses social justice in relation to education, the media, and political action.

Against the Grain - February 5, 2007 at 12:00pm
Veteran activist and intellectual Tariq Ali examines the Bolivarian revolution in Venezuela and its relationship to other leftist movements and developments in Latin America.