http://voicesofourworld.org/ en-us © 2012 Voices of Our World Weekly 28 Minute radio program featuring stories of social justice Maryknoll Voices of Our World is a weekly public affairs program that presents perspectives rarely heard in the mainstream media. a presentation of Maryknoll Voices of Our World webmanager@maryknoll.org Do you assume, as many of us do, that it is just natural for we humans to cleave to the familiar, to friends and colleagues that look like us, vote like us and worship like us? Do you view the other as a potential friend or more likely a potential foe? Today we talk with Dr. Todd Pittinsky, the author of Us + Them; Tapping the Positive Power of Difference http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1309.mp3 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 THE RACE IS ON TO HARNESS THE POWER OF THE EMERGING LATINO DEMOGRAPHIC TO SHAPE AMERICA'S FUTURE. BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO TRULY 'KNOW' THIS COMMUNITY? TO GO BEYOND THE IMMIGRATION NARRATIVE, TO LIVE ALONG SIDE OF THEM AS THEY NAVIGATE THEIR DAILY LIVES, and TO GAIN AWARENESS OF THE COUNTRIES AND CULTURES THAT MAKE UP THE LARGER LATINO COMMUNITY? THE RACE IS ON TO HARNESS THE POWER OF THE EMERGING LATINO DEMOGRAPHIC TO SHAPE AMERICA'S FUTURE. BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO TRULY 'KNOW' THIS COMMUNITY?  TO GO BEYOND THE IMMIGRATION NARRATIVE, TO LIVE ALONG SIDE OF THEM AS THEY NAVIGATE THEIR DAILY LIVES, and TO GAIN AWARENESS OF THE COUNTRIES AND CULTURES THAT MAKE UP THE LARGER LATINO COMMUNITY? MARYKNOLL FATHER JOHN SPAIN IS OUR GUEST. http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1308.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 Today on Voices of Our World, join us as we examine the often-used, but little understood phrase interfaith dialogue. We visit the Philippines, where historic and current religious strife has created a tense political and social atmosphere, but also an opportunity for greater understanding and respect between faiths. Our guest today is the Archbishop of Davao, Fernando R. Capalla. Today on Voices of Our World, join us as we examine the often-used, but little understood phrase "interfaith dialogue". We visit the Philippines, where historic and current religious strife has created a tense political and social atmosphere, but also an opportunity for greater understanding and respect between faiths. Our guest today is the Archbishop of Davao, Fernando R. Capalla. http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1141.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 interfaith dialogue, muslim, catholic, philippines, culture, maryknoll Since 1985 the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program has been guided by a singular mission, to provide the highest quality healthcare to Boston's homeless men, women and children. Today our guests are the Program's Medical Director, Dr. Phillip Pulaski and his patient and friend, Guillermo Molina. Since 1985 the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program has been guided by a singular mission, to provide the highest quality healthcare to homeless men, women and children in Boston. Today our guests are the Medical Director of the program, Dr. Phillip Pulaski and his patient and friend, Guillermo Molina.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1306.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 homeless, hospital, doctor, boston, pulaski, health Our. guest today is Maryknoll Lay Missioner Dr. Susan Nagele, who for the past 29 years has served throughout Africa, establishing several dispensaries and health centers in various regions, and training locals to administer quality healthcare services in both rural and urban settings. Please join us as she speaks with us about the difficulties and challenges of building and maintaining healthcare infrastructures in the developing world. Our guest today is Maryknoll Lay Missioner Dr. Susan Nagele, who for the past 29 years has served throughout Africa, establishing several dispensaries and health centers in various regions, and training locals to administer quality healthcare services in both rural and urban settings. Please join us as she speaks with us about the difficulties and challenges of building and maintaining healthcare infrastructures in the developing world.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1305.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 missioner, medicine, doctor, africa, tanzania, kenya, healthcare, developing world, health center, health services In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal. Did he mean all of us... including women? Last October 9th in Pakistan, a Taliban assassin boarded a school bus to permanently silence Malala Yousafzay, spokesperson for the education of girls. Right here in the U.S., Congress failed to renew the Violence Against Women Act. Everywhere, females are still fighting an uphill battle. Today we talk with the Director of the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy, Beth E. Richie, on her new book Arrested Justice: Black Women, Violence and America's Prison Nation. Everywhere females are fighting an uphill battle. Last October in Pakistan, a Taliban assassin tried to silence Malala Yousafzay, an advocate for the education of girls. Right here in the U.S., Congress failed to renew the Violence Against Women Act. Today we talk with Professor Beth E. Richie, about her new book Arrested Justice: Black Women, Violence, and America's Nation.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1304.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 women, gender equality, domestic violence, black women, race, prison, discrimination, malala More than 100 years ago, one of Maryknoll's 2 founders, James Anthony Walsh famously stated: A missioner goes where he is needed but not wanted and stays until he is wanted but not needed. New York Times columnist, David Brooks wrote an article titled The Rugged Altruists. Brooks ascribes 4 virtues to people drawn to mission work including: courage, deference, thanklessness and commitment. Today we bring you 2 such rugged altruists, Maryknoll priests serving in Kenya, Lance Nadeau and Joe Healey. More than 100 years ago, one of Maryknoll's 2 founders, James Anthony Walsh famously stated: "A missioner goes where he is needed but not wanted and stays until he is wanted but not needed." New York Times columnist, David Brooks wrote an article titled The Rugged Altruists. Brooks ascribes 4 virtues to people drawn to mission work including: courage, deference, thanklessness and commitment. Today we bring you 2 such "rugged altruists", Maryknoll priests serving in Kenya, Lance Nadeau and Joe Healey.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1303.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 missioners, mission, Lance Nadeau, Joe Healey, kenya Today on Voices of Our World we speak with two women who may provide some insight into whether or not the effects of the so-called year of the women were felt around the globe. Join us as we visit Egypt and Kenya to find out more about the situation women face as they fight for equal rights. Our guests are professor Gehen el-Margoushy from Egypt, and Pauline Ngina Musau from Kenya. Today on Voices of Our World we speak with two women who may provide some insight into whether or not the effects of the so-called "year of the women" were felt around the globe. Join us as we visit Egypt and Kenya to find out more about the situation women face as they fight for equal rights. Our guests are professor Gehen el-Margoushy from Egypt, and Pauline Ngina Musau from Kenya.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1302.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 women, woman, equal rights, human rights, social justice, egypt, kenya As the need to help victims of mental trauma grows, the need for qualified psychiatric professionals grows as well. Sadly, as our guest today, Psychiatrist Daniel Carlat, demonstrates in his new book Unhinged: The Trouble With Psychiatry--A Doctor's Revelations About A Profession In Crisis, there are disturbing issues in psychiatry that prevent psychiatrists from healing their suffering patients in order to maximize profits. As the need to help victims of mental trauma grows, the need for qualified psychiatric professionals grows as well. Sadly, as our guest today, Psychiatrist Daniel Carlat, demonstrates in his new book Unhinged: The Trouble With Psychiatry--A Doctor's Revelations About A Profession In Crisis, there are disturbing issues in psychiatry that prevent psychiatrists from healing their suffering patients in order to maximize profits.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1301.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 Psychiatry, mind, mental illnes, mental issue, mental health, psychologist, bipolar, autism On today's program we explore the literary genre of the Memoir and the brave souls who excavate the depths of their solitary paths and document their trips, tumbles and triumphs. Journalist David Tereshchuk talks with 3 critically acclaimed memoirists: Malachy McCourt, author of A Monk Swimming, Mary Karr, author of Lit and Sir Harold Evans, author of My Paper Chase. On today's program we explore the literary genre of the Memoir and the brave souls who excavate the depths of their solitary paths and document their trips, tumbles and triumphs.  Journalist David Tereshchuk talks with 3 critically acclaimed memoirists: Malachy McCourt, author of A Monk Swimming, Mary Karr, author of Lit and Sir Harold Evans, author of My Paper Chase.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1253.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 In the process of speaking with many people from every corner of the globe we've found that music is at the heart of the cultural dialogue. So for you, our dedicated listener, this week on Voices of Our World we've decided to take a break from war and politics to share the gift of music with you this holiday season. So prick up your ears and join us as we take a musical tour around the world and visit Namibia, Vietnam, Thailand, Kenya, Taiwan, and the Philippines. In the process of speaking with many people from every corner of the globe we've found that music is at the heart of the cultural dialogue. So for you, our dedicated listener, this week on Voices of Our World we've decided to take a break from war and politics to share the gift of music with you this holiday season. So prick up your ears and join us as we take a musical tour around the world and visit Namibia, Vietnam, Thailand, Kenya, Taiwan, and the Philippines.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1252.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 Namibia, Vietnam, Thailand, Kenya, Taiwan, Philippines, music, putuyamo Today on Voices of Our World, we hope to make up for the deficit in coverage that foreign policy received during the election by focusing on the region of east Africa. East Africa is an area often associated with political turmoil, ethnic and sectarian strife, and terrorism, but it is also a region that finds itself at the forefront of some of the more compelling and complex human rights issues of our time. Our guest is Leslie Lefkow, Deputy Director for Human Rights Watch's Africa Division. Today on Voices of Our World, we hope to make up for the deficit in coverage that foreign policy received during the election by focusing on the region of east Africa. East Africa is an area often associated with political turmoil, ethnic and sectarian strife, and terrorism, but it is also a region that finds itself at the forefront of some of the more compelling and complex human rights issues of our time. Our guest is Leslie Lefkow, Deputy Director for Human Rights Watch's Africa Division.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1251.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 human rights, human rights watch, africa, east africa, ethnic, politics, terrorism Today we are pleased to be joined again by Maryknoll Missioner Father Mike Bassano. Although originally hailing from Binghamton, NY, since 2008 Fr. Mike has lived and served on the shores of Lake Victoria in northern Tanzania at Mji Wa Haruma, which means Home of Compassion in Swahili. More about his latest mission project on this edition. Today we are pleased to be joined again by Maryknoll Missioner Father Mike Bassano. Although originally hailing from Binghamton, NY, since 2008 Fr. Mike has lived and served on the shores of Lake Victoria in northern Tanzania at Mji Wa Haruma, which means "Home of Compassion" in Swahili. More about his latest mission project on this edition.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1250.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 maryknoll, social justice, mission, tanzania, mike bassano, human rights Gladly, thanks to recent medical advancements and increased awareness, prevention, and treatment campaigns, we find ourselves talking more and more about living with HIV, and less about dying from aids. Join us as we visit Nairobi, Kenya to explore how studying the connection between HIV/AIDS, immortality, and the afterlife as seen through another culture's eyes, can assist us as we address the challenge of HIV in this life, here on earth. Gladly, thanks to recent medical advancements and increased awareness, prevention, and treatment campaigns, we find ourselves talking more and more about living with HIV, and less about dying from AIDS. Join us as we visit Nairobi, Kenya to explore how studying the connection between HIV/AIDS, immortality, and the afterlife as seen through another culture's eyes, can assist us as we address the challenge of HIV in this life, here on earth.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1249.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 HIV, aids, afterlife, kenya, nairobi The U. S. Army continues to shatter annual statistical records on soldier suicides. We can now redefine collateral damage as the 1 in 5 returning vets coming home hyper-vigilant and stalked by nightmares, trying to stuff it all down with pills or smoke. These soldiers besides dealing with post traumatic stress disorder are in fact morally and spiritually injured due to witnessing or participating in torture. Our guest today is journalist Joshua E. S. Phillips, author of None of Us Were Like This Before. The U.S. Army continues to shatter annual statistical records on soldier suicides. We can now redefine "collateral damage" as the 1 in 5 returning vets coming home hyper-vigilant and stalked by nightmares, trying to stuff it all down with pills or smoke. These soldiers besides dealing with post traumatic stress disorder are in fact morally and spiritually injured due to witnessing or participating in torture. Our guest today is journalist Joshua E. S. Phillips, author of None of Us Were Like This Before.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1248.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 army, soldier, ptsd, war, torture, injury, Joshua E. S. Phillips, None of Us Were Like This Before On Thanksgiving for some the best way to give thanks is to share, and so on today's program we honor the resolute group of volunteers at Maryknoll's Pachamama Farm who grow and donate tons of organic produce to 6 local food pantries throughout Westchester County, NY. And we will also honor the generous volunteers who run those food pantries. These folks are our guests today on Voices of Our World. On Thanksgiving for some the best way to give thanks is to share, and so on today's program we honor the resolute group of volunteers at Maryknoll's Pachamama Farm who grow and donate tons of organic produce to 6 local food pantries throughout Westchester County, NY. And we will also honor the generous volunteers who run those food pantries. These folks are our guests today on Voices of Our World.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1247.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 thanksgiving, food pantry, farm, organic, meal, dinner, food In many parts of the world emergency services are underequipped and underfunded. So what do you do if there's no 911? Join us as we present the story of Nya Chambers and the origins of the Zack Chambers Emergency Services Foundation, whose aim is to develop first-response emergency services in two small towns in Mexico. In many parts of the world emergency services are underequipped and underfunded. So what do you do if there's no 911? Join us as we present the story of Nya Chambers and the origins of the Zack Chambers Emergency Services Foundation, whose aim is to develop first-response emergency services in two small towns in Mexico.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1246.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 emergency services, 911, first response, emergency From the Jim Crow laws forward the Democratic and Republican parties have dabbled in the various methods of voter manipulation. Today we look at the reality and the history of voter suppression in the U.S. with the author of The Politics of Voter Suppression: Defending and Expanding Americans' Right to Vote, Tova Andrea Wang. From the "Jim Crow" laws forward the Democratic and Republican parties have dabbled in the various methods of voter manipulation. Today we look at the reality and the history of voter suppression in the U.S. with the author of The Politics of Voter Suppression: Defending and Expanding Americans' Right to Vote, Tova Andrea Wang.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1245.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 voter, vote, elections, voter suppression, obama, romney We begin a three-part series on education in Kenya with the hopes of highlighting just how vital education can be for young people seeking a better life in the world's poorer countries. During our recent visit to this east African nation, we spoke with Maryknoll Lay Missioners Cindy and John Korb about many aspects of the Kenyan education system, including how to make education more accessible, more affordable, and more effective for the millions of students whose future truly depends on it. We begin a three-part series on education in Kenya with the hopes of highlighting just how vital education can be for young people seeking a better life in the world's poorer countries. During our recent visit to this east African nation, we spoke with Maryknoll Lay Missioners Cindy and John Korb about many aspects of the Kenyan education system, including how to make education more accessible, more affordable, and more effective for the millions of students whose future truly depends on it.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1244.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 education, poor, africa, kenya, young people Nearly 20 million people around the world are pushed into prostitution or indentured labor by traffickers. On September 26th this year, both the Republican and Democratic candidates for U.S. President addresses this insidious global crisis at the Clinton Global Initiative. President Obama pronounced that this issue ...should be called by its true name, modern slavery. Our guests are Maryknoll Sister Helene O'Sullivan and Dr. Glenn Miles. They are involved in anti-trafficking work and saving the children in Cambodia. Nearly 20 million people around the world are pushed into prostitution or indentured labor by traffickers. On September 26th this year, both the Republican and Democratic candidates for U.S. President addresses this insidious global crisis at the Clinton Global Initiative. President Obama pronounced that this issue "...should be called by its true name, modern slavery". Our guests are Maryknoll Sister Helene O'Sullivan and Dr. Glenn Miles. They are involved in anti-trafficking work and saving the children in Cambodia.     Download http://voicesofourworld.org/images/stories/audio/1243.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5:00 human trafficking, slavery, prostitution, child labour, cambodia, maryknoll sisters, love 146 No