This edition: The Food Bank Bailout

Episode Details

Original tape date: November 25, 2009.

On this edition of Independent Sources we focus on the growing number of people who are hungry and cannot afford food in New York City. We look at the change in policy toward H1-B visas (work authorizations) and the possibility of comprehensive immigration reform. Then we mark Native American history month with a look at a radio show that caters to indigenous people.

Guest List

Adam Dickter Reporter/Assistant Managing Editor, The Jewish Week

Tiokasin Ghosthorse Host/Producer, “First Voices Indigenous Radio” / WBAI

Charles M. Goldsmith Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Garganigo, Goldsmith & Weiss

Rio M. Guerrero, Esq. Columnist, Filipino Reporter

Robert L. Hawkins, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Social Work, NYU Silver School of Social Work

Anjanette Levert Independent Sources

Nirmal Mitra Former Senior Editor, News India-Times

Adeola Oladele Independent Sources

Garry Pierre-Pierre Producer/Co-Host, Independent Sources

Alana Rigal Producer

Vianora Vinca Producer/Co-Host, Independent Sources

Liliana C. Yánez, Esq. Adjunt Professor & Immigrant Lawyer, CUNY Law School