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FirstCast is a podcast by Human Rights First, providing news and in-depth analysis on human rights issues around the globe.
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CleanBroken System: A Look at U.S. Immigration Detention | Subscribe to Firstcast on iTunes!In this special edition of Firstcast, we feature the voices of a recently detained asylum seeker, whom we can call Michael, and Human Rights First’s Ruthie Epstein to discuss the broken system of U.S. immigrati[...] | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDefense Bill Puts U.S. National Security at Risk | In this week's FirstCast, we talk about the controversial National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense bill currently being considered by the Senate which has provisions that would limit the ability of the U.S. government to deal with ter[...] | 10/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTortured Bahraini Women Show Why U.S. Arms Sale Must Stop | In this special edition of FirstCast, we feature the voices of two brave women who have been detained the longest in Bahrain in connection to the crackdown of pro-democracy advocates. Roula al-Safar is a nurse, a humanitarian, and the head of the Ba[...] | 10/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAnti-Extremist Laws in Russia Misused to Target Human Rights, Religious Groups | While Russia’s heightened prosecution of ultranationalist groups resulted in a decrease of violent hate crime, law enforcement and prosecutorial officials also use the same legislation to persecute nonviolent government critics including journalist,[... | 10/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRealigning Human Rights and National Security | As our country moves forward, we must recommit ourselves to honoring the memory and sacrifice of those lost by holding fast to the principles of tolerance, human rights, and the rule of law. This week's podcast features commentary from everyday peop[...] | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanOslo Killings Prove Need for “Faith Shared” | In the aftermath of the attacks in Norway, this week's FirstCast features Human Rights First's Tad Stahnke who discusses the importance of promoting respect for religious differences and combating hatred and intolerance. Anders Behring Breivik has a[...] | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDetained and Denied in Afghanistan | Most Americans are familiar with Guantanamo Bay. This week's FirstCast focuses on the much larger detention facility at the U.S. airbase at Bagram in Afghanistan. There are actually more than 2000 prisoners being held indefinitely in Afghanistan, mo[...] | 7/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanShehrbano Taseer on Combating Blasphemy Laws | This week's FirstCast features Shehrbano Taseer, the daughter of Salmaan Taseer who was assassinated for publicly condemning the misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan. She is continuing her father's work and has become an international voice for the [...] | 7/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPride Month: Celebrating and Advocating for LGBTI Persons Around the World | June is Pride Month, celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex rights around the world. Here in the United States, supporters of LGBTI rights are able to voice their enthusiasm and participate in marches, a testament to the stren[...] | 6/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Great podcast!
This is such a great podcast. I'm always looking for shows that give me a new perspective on the important issues confronting us today, and Human Rights First does that well! Keep up the awesome work!
Compelling and informative
Excellent job clarifying a complex issue. Looking forward to more like this.
very informative
Love this series! Great personalities and in depth analysis on issues. Love the Bahrain coverage!
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