Non Pacifica Programming

Series of six half-hour discussions which address the fear and confusion generated by the Simpson-Rodino Immigration Reform and Control Act. Examines the impact on Spanish-speakers, the discrimination, sanctions of employers, and the basic information on the legalization programs.

This program examines the brutal treatment of Guatemalan Native Americans, from genocide to emmigration, 1980-1985. Includes political, military and social obstacles to their existance, as well as their efforts to maintain their own identity. Includes interviews.|LANDRITES : THE MAYANS AND THE GUATEMALAN MILITARY / produced by Jonathan Schwartz| narrated by Ursula Dravic.

Readings from the work of poet Ernesto Cardenal. The Nicaraguan Minister of Culture, he wrote a narrative poem about American adventurer William Walker who gained control of Nicaragua by force during the 1850's.

An examination of the behind-the-scene activities which surrounded the making of Francis Ford Coppola's latest film, Gardens of Stone. James Caan, Angelica Houston, the musical director, and the films producers discuss the making of this movie which explores the American soldier and the Army Ceremonial Unit, The Old Guard.

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, Gregory Whitehead convenes historians and museum curators to examine artifacts recovered from the "Floating Palace."|DOWN WITH THE TITANIC: A RADIO COMMEMORATION SERIES: New American Radio| no.