LINDER, BENJAMIN. – Pacifica Radio Archives

On a flight carrying dreams : the story of Benjamin Linder / produced by Scott Harris.

Documentary on the life, work and death of Benjamin Linder in Nicaragua. Through interviews with Linder, his family, friends, U.S. government officials and spokespersons on both sides of the Contra debate. They examine Linder’s motives for volunteering in Nicaragua, his work there, and the circumstances surrounding his death.|ON A FLIGHT CARRYING DREAMS : THE STORY…

August 24, 2025

Targer : Benjamin Linder / — produced by Other Americas Radio.

John Linder, brother of Benjamin, who was the first United States volunteer to be murdered by the Contras in Nicaragua, details the background and events which surrounded the execution of Benjamin Linder. Also includes comments by Maryknoll priest John Spain, as well as statements by Secretary of State Elliot Abrams and Representative Connie Mac of…

August 24, 2025

The U.S. and Central America : a conference in the spirit of Ben Linder / produced by Ross Reynolds.

Speeches from the Conference held with Linder’s death in mind. Linder was killed by Contra forces while working on a rural hydro-electric project in Nicaragua. The Conference presented a critical evaluation of United States foreign policy in Central America. |r.1. pt.1. Ben Linder’s death / Michael Ratner (13:11); pt.2. Nicaraguan destabilization by the US /…

August 24, 2025