Dave Zirin and Mike Farrell on the Death of Troy Davis
On Wednesday's Truthdig Radio in collaboration with KPFK, in the hours before the execution of Troy Davis, Mike Farrell and Dave Zirin discussed what Zirin called a "legal lynching" Also: LA’s labor battle and the politics of HollywoodOn Wednesday's Truthdig Radio, in the hours before the execution of Troy Davis, Mike Farrell and Dave Zirin discussed what Zirin called a "legal lynching.
On Wednesday’s Truthdig Radio in collaboration with KPFK, in the hours before the execution of Troy Davis, Mike Farrell and Dave Zirin discussed what Zirin called a “legal lynching.” Also: L.A.’s labor battle and the politics of Hollywood.
Listen to the show:
Segments:
Mike Farrell on Troy Davis
Howie Stier reports from a labor protest
Dave Zirin on Troy Davis
Maria Elena Durazo on unions and L.A.’s latest labor battle
Steven Ross on politics in the entertainment industry
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