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The US Constitution and the Rebellion that Shaped It, Pt. 1 9/17/09

September 18, 2009

Springfield Arsenal being attacked by Daniel Shays' men, Jan. 1787Stepping back into local history, this edition of SRR examines the US Constitution and the rebellion that woke up the Founding Fathers; Shay’s Rebellion, which took place in the hills and valleys of Western Massachusetts. We include excerpts of talks by Howard Zinn and Michael Parenti.

Toward an American Revolution: Exposing the Constitution and other Illusions by Jerry Fresia

Music:
Who is This America? – Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
Down on Penny’s Farm – The Bently Boys
Excuse Me Mr. – Ben Harper
The Best Democracy Money Can Buy – David Rovics
Take Back the Power – Asian Dub Foundation

Download the mp3.

Original version broadcast on Thursday, September 17th, 2009 8 PM EST on WXOJ-LP 103.3 FM Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA

Program Length – 1:13:47

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