Deforestation in Africa
Run Time: 0:09:45	Play Now	MP3	5/07/08

Thousands of acres of forest were set ablaze. Fires raged for a full week in multiple parts of Ethiopia, however volunteers were not allowed to help put them out. Dave Kopel sits down with Habtamu Dugo as they discuss the ecological destruction that ravaged the Ethiopian countryside as fires, most believe the government started and let continue, blazed unadulterated for weeks.

Dave Kopel	Environment

"The Monthly Bag: NOT Protected Speech"
Run Time: 0:15:07	Play Now	MP3	4/29/08

College campuses are often thought to be bastions of free speech and open dialogue, but according to Adam Kissel of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, that sentiment is quickly fading. Amy Oliver and Adam discuss some examples of individual rights losing out to "community values" on Colorado campuses, and how the FIRE is helping to restore those freedoms.

Amy Oliver	Higher Education

Teachers Unions and State Capitols: Close Neighbors
Run Time: 0:08:34	Play Now	MP3	4/28/08

Dr. Jay P. Greene, head of the University of Arkansas Department of Education Reform, discusses his original research measuring the proximity of different lobbying group headquarters to Capitol buildings in all 50 states. Find out why he thinks teachers unions are closer than any other interest groups to State Capitols, as Dr. Greene unveils his new and unique education blog: jaypgreene.com.

Ben DeGrow	Education

Colorado Civil Rights Initiative
Run Time: 0:07:37	Play Now	MP3	4/23/08

The Colorado Civil Rights Initiative looks to restrict preferences and discrimination concerning race, gender, and national origin for college admissions, public hiring, and government contracting. However, the signature gathering process for the initiative has been mired in controversy. Jon Caldara sits down with Jessica Corry to figure out whether these claims can be substantiated and what might be motivating them.

Jon Caldara	Personal Freedom

Analyzing CO State Union "Employee Partnerships"
Run Time: 0:09:26	Play Now	MP3	4/17/08

Since Governor Ritter issued his executive order allowing "employee partnerships" last November, state employees have been opened up to the possibility of exclusive representation. Jon Caldara and Ben DeGrow discuss Ben's newest paper that illuminates just what this representation looks like and how it comes about. Do state employees that vote against representation have any recourse if the measure passes? Tune in to find out.

Jon Caldara	Labor