Old Mole Variety Hour for April 15, 2013

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Mon, 04/15/2013 - 12:00am
Social Security, Oregon Prisons, towards a culture of care, and Jackie Robinson

Iven Hale hosts this edition of the Old Mole which discusses the political threats to Social Security, the Oregon prison system, a South African fighter against apartheid, and a new film about Jackie Robinson.  Below are links to individual segments of the show.  Or use the playbutton to hear the whole show including music.  

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1.  Author Eric Laursen talks with Bill Resnick about the political forces behind the attempts to cut Social Security.  

2.  The Left and the Law: Is the Oregon prison the best in the land?  Mike Snedeker and Jan Haaken discuss.  

3.  Well-read Red Alan Wieder on Chris Hani's call for a "culture of care" in post-apartheid South Africa.

4.  Movie Moles Jan Haaken and Denise Morris review the biopic "42" about Jackie Robinson, first African-American major league ball player.

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