Bob Thurman and Deepak Chopra - Buddhism and Vedanta

Received from a dear MySpace friend:

"In contrasting Buddhism and Vedanta (Hindu philosophy), Bob Thurman, a former Buddhist monk and Deepak Chopra find there are more comparisons than differences, and both agree that, more and more, scientists are showing that quantum physics and spirituality (awareness, consciousness, the soul) are the nature of true reality. A must-see."

Reese Erlich - The US and Iran: The Real Story

"Foreign correspondent Reese Erlich, author of the soon-to-be-published book, "The Iran Agenda: The Real Story of US Policy and the Middle East Crisis," speaks about his recent trips to Iran researching his book.

"Reese Erlich's history in journalism goes back 39 years. He first worked as a staff writer and research editor for Ramparts, an investigative reporting magazine published in San Francisco from 1963 to 1975. Today he works as a full-time print and broadcast, freelance reporter. He reports regularly for CBC, ABC (Australia), Radio Deutche Welle and National Public Radio. His articles appear in the San Francisco Chronicle, St. Petersburg Times and the Dallas Morning News. His television documentaries have aired on PBS stations nationwide.

"Erlich’s book, Target Iraq: What the News Media Didn't Tell You, co-authored with Norman Solomon, became a best seller in 2003. His latest book, The Iran Agenda: the Real Story of U.S. Policy and the Middle East Crisis, will be in bookstores in October 2007. (Forward by Robert Scheer.)

"His magazine articles have appeared in San Francisco Magazine, California Monthly, California Lawyer, Mother Jones, The Progressive, The Nation, AARP’s Segunda Juventud, and he has worked as a consultant to National Geographic.

"In June 2005 he traveled to Iran with Norman Solomon and Sean Penn. Erlich’s photos accompanied Penn’s 5-part series about the trip that appeared in the SF Chronicle and in an A&E documentary of Penn.

"In 2004 Erlich’s radio special “Children of War: Fighting, Dying, Surviving,” won a Clarion Award presented by the Association for Women in Communication and second and third place from the National Headliner Awards. His article about the U.S. use of depleted uranium ammunition was voted the eighth most-censored story in America for 2002-2003 by Project Censored at Sonoma State University. In 2002 his radio documentary, “The Russia Project,” hosted by Walter Cronkite, won the Depth Reporting Prize for Broadcast Journalism awarded by the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists."

Quantum Factor featuring filmmaker William Arntz (What The Bleep Do We Know!?)

"Quantum Factor is the PBS television interview show that explores the nature of reality and the mysteries of the mind! This show features an intriguing interview with award-winning filmmaker, William Arntz, discussing how some of the newest ideas in science and quantum physics, and many long-held beliefs behind spirituality and religion are now merging, and how this converging of new science and age-old beliefs would inspire producer, director, William Arntz to co-create his hit movies: "What The Bleep Do We Know!?" and "What The Bleep!? Down The Rabbit Hole." Lost Arts Productions (2006)"

Arundhati Roy and Howard Zinn - Post Come September Discussion

Arundhati Roy - Come September Speech

"In this acclaimed Lannan foundation lecture from September 2002, Roy speaks poetically to power on the US' War on Terror, globalization, the misuses of nationalism, and the growing chasm between the rich and poor. With lyricism and passion, Roy combines her literary talents and encyclopedic knowledge to expose injustice and provide hope for a future world."

Inside Iran: Understanding the Internal Dynamics of the US's Next Target

"A conversation with Dr. Ali Ferdawsi and Shahram Aghamir about the complexities of Iranian politics and society. Other Voices is a monthly TV program and free public forum produced by Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, Palo Alto, CA. Recorded April 3, 2007."

Neil deGrasse Tyson presentation - Beyond Belief

"This is a presentation on science, religion, and how poorly-designed humans, the Earth, and the universe really are. The presenter, Neil deGrasse Tyson, is the new host of the PBS-TV program "NOVA scienceNOW", director of the Hayden Planetarium in the Rose Center For Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History. He is the recipient of seven honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal."

The Origin of the Human Mind: Insights From Brain Imaging And Evolution

Howard Zinn: On Human Nature And Aggression