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John Mattis, an investigative journalist, discusses the information he has uncovered showing malfeasance on the part of President Bush's son. Jeb apparently is involved with illegal arms and drug smuggling in the Cuban-American community of Dade County, Florida.|WHO IS JEB BUSH? / John Mattis| interviewed by Dennis Bernstein. - SERIES: Bush family scandals| no.

Documentary and dramatization about the Sacco-Vanzetti trial, in which two immigrants where tried and found guilty of a bombing. The trial demonstrated the fear of foreigners following World War I.

r.1. Summary of the Sacco-Vanzetti story ; Sacco's background ; Vansetti's background (45 min.) -- r.2. The Trial ; Evidence ; Anti-Red sentiment ; Another prisoner admits to the crime ; Denial of a retrial ; The Death sentence ; Execution (28 min.).

Noted experimental composer and musician, Frank Zappa, speaks about his life as a musician, composer, business-man, inventor, political activist, father, and diplomat. He pays particular attention to his interest in ethnic music, Synclavier technology, and his work with the Prague musicians in both Rock and classical settings.

Author Jonathan Kozol discusses his book, "Savage Inequalities," which examines the sorry state of public education in the United States. He provides a brief 30 year chronology of the public school system. He argues that increased spending will produce results, and there is a need for more effective taxing approaches.

A tribute to singer-songwriter Malvina Reynolds (1900-1978). The program is comprised of a running narration by Reynolds' daughter, Nancy Schimmel, pieces of interviews with Ms. Reynolds, and reminiscences by Pete Seegar.