Third Paradigm: The Comedy of the Commons, the Tragedy of the Monopoly

by Tereza Coraggio

Mon, Jun 29, 2009 2:04PM

Radio show takes a critical look at the Tragedy of the Commons, comparing it to the successful model of a Greek periferia. Elaborates the true tragedy of the monopoly, which has been taken to new heights by the global land grab in response to food insecurity. Examines how
the usurping of land for oil, gas, logging, and mining has led to the massacre in the Amazon, due to the US-Peru Free2Raid Agreement. Introduces Presidents Correa and Morales' UN "sideshow" on dismantling the Int'l Center for Settlement of Investor Disputes.

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Reads Mark Jarman's poem, "Coyotes." Elucidates the US position that favors democracy but backs paramilitary groups and secession to control resources. Reports breaking news on the military coup in Honduras and the popular support that hasn't been deterred. Talks about the 225 cardboard pigs delivered by Avaaz to the WHO, representing 225,000 petitioners demanding an investigation of swine flu's link to factory farms.
With the possibility of State Park closures in CA, develops a plan to turn Wilder Ranch into a working eco-ranch with heritage chickens, heirloom pigs, and dual-purpose dairy.

Produced and Hosted by Tereza Coraggio

Production and Editing by Skidmark Bob

Music: Bruce Cockburn, David Rovics, India Arie, Snow Patrol

3P Broadcasts on Free Radio Santa Cruz 101fm http://www.freakradio.org every Sunday 2pm and Thursday 10am

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