What do we do with the waste?

This is a question about nuclear power that has no satisfactory answer. As our demand for power continues to grow, people consider the value of "safe, clean, affordable" nuclear power. But there's much more to the picture than just building reactors. Remember Fukushima?

We'll discuss these issues and others on today's show. Joining us will be Linda Gunter with Beyond Nuclear and Alaric Balibrera with Nuke Free Now, who began a hunger strike on July 16 to protest Los Alamos and nuclear weapons research.

Add your thoughts below, or call in: (386) 253-1380.

What's Next for Occupy?

Today on the show we'll consider where the Occupy movement is or should be going. What would you like to see happen next? We'll hear from some people who are headed to the National Gathering to get their take.

Also, since the Supreme Court has not issued its decision about the Affordable Care Act, we'll review some other decisions of note from the past few days. Some outcomes may surprise you; their impact has been widely mis-reported in the national press.

Tell us what you think! Call in at (386) 523-1380 or share your thoughts below.

Occupy the Farm!

On today's show we'll have as our guest Christopher Cook, an award-winning journalist and author of the excellent book, Diet for a Dead Planet: Big Business and the Coming Food Crisis.

What's going on with our food supply? How has corporate influence threatened the very sustenance we all need to survive and thrive? Listen online at Big1380.com; join the conversation by calling (386) 523-1380; add you thoughts to the comments section below.

"Where there's smoke, there's work!"*

On today's show we'll address corporate resistance to frank dialogue about climate issues with Dr. Gretchen Goldman of the Union of Concerned Scientists. Later in the show we'll have a representative of Deep Green Resistance to talk about that organization's approach to environmental challenges.

Listen live 11-12 a.m. Eastern at Big1380.com or GoliathRadio.com. Join us in comments, or call in at (386) 523-1380.

(Thanks to ql at Eschaton for the link. Welcome, visitors!)

Update: Find the Union of Concerned Scientists' complete report on the influence of corporations in the climate debate here.

*Obscure Firesign Theatre reference

Citizens United: The end of democracy in America?

On today's show, we'll talk about the Supreme Court's outrageously activist decision that puts corporate money and wealthy donors on a level playing field with ... you. How do you think that battle plays out?

What have you been reading about the influence this decision has already had on the conduct of elections? Share your thoughts below, or call us at (386) 523-1380 to share your views.

"Don't vote; it only encourages them."

A number of us have heard comments like this from within Occupy groups and in other places, as well. What is the point of participating in a system we know has been perverted by corporate influence and other chicanery? We'll talk about it on today's show. Deirdre Macnab, president of the Florida League of Women Voters, will join us.

They don't want you to, anyway: We'll also discuss the alarming success of conservative efforts to suppress voter turnout in many states.

Join the discussion! Call us at (386) 523-1380, send us a tweet at @AirOccupy, comment on our Facebook page, or share your thoughts below.

Coming Up Tuesday ...

We're going to address a critical issue facing the nation: foreclosure. Our community is among the most-affected in the nation, with Florida leading the way as losses to foreclosure continue to mount. What role is played by fraud? What can we do?

We'll also discuss some implications of the recent $2 billion loss by JP Morgan Chase.

What do you think? What have you been reading about these issues? How have you been affected?

UPDATE: Contact info for Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
On the web: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
To speak with a counselor: (386) 506-5384 or (877) 506-0019.

Do not delay. As soon as you realize you're in trouble, reach out for help!