Michel Chossudovsky's Global Research News Hour - Week 27.2009

Host: Stephen Lendman

Monday, June 29th

Thomas Greco, Jr. is a community and monetary economist, educator, writer, and consultant. He's also a former tenured college teacher with over 30 years of experience studying and writing about ways to achieve greater harmony, equity, and sustainability through business and economics. His special expertise is monetary and financial structures.

Greco's new book on the subject will be discussed in connection with the global economic crisis - "The End of Money and the Future of Civilization."

Tuesday, June 30th

Marjorie Cohn is a distinguished law professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, and is currently President of the National Lawyers Guild. She's also been a criminal defense attorney at the trial and appellate levels, is a noted author, and has written numerous articles for professional journals and popular web sites.

Her new book just out is titled "Rules of Disengagement: The Politics and Honor of Military Dissent." It will be discussed on the program.

Wednesday, July 1st

Michael Hudson has had a long, varied, and distinguished career as a Wall Street insider, leading economist, expert on financial history, and Research Professor at the University of Missouri. He's also an author, consultant, head of a Harvard-based economic and financial history group, and president of the Institute for the Study of Long Term Economic Trends (INSLET).

In 1972, Hudson's important book "Super Imperialism" was published. It was updated in a 2003 edition that's every bit as relevant now. His book and mid-June article will be discussed, "De-Dollarization: Dismantling America's Financial-Military Empire."

Thursday, July 2nd

James Petras is Binghamton University, New York Professor Emeritus of Sociology. Besides his long and distinguished academic career, he's a noted figure on the left, a well-respected Latin American expert, and a longtime chronicler of the region's popular struggles.

He's also a prolific author of hundreds of articles and dozens of books. His latest one due out in August is titled "Global Depression and Regional Wars: The United States, Latin America and the Middle East." His book and current world events will be discussed.

Friday, July 3rd

Dr. Rima Laibow is Medical Director of the Natural Solutions Foundation who advocates for the right of everyone to choose a personal health path free from government or corporate interference.

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