Category Archives: Head Injuries

Cripping Capitalism – Cheryl Green

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Adrienne

Listen (29 min) (For a transcript of the first 15 minutes of this interview, click here) Capitalism is about money.  Capitalism is about the 80% of disabled people who don’t have full time employment.  Capitalism is also about how we … Continue reading →

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Veterans Facing PTSD Together – Part 2

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Adrienne

Listen (29 min) “The Invisible War,” a film about military sexual abuse of women, has been nominated for an Oscar for best documentary feature and one in five women in military service who have been the victim of sexual assault.   … Continue reading →

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Veterans Facing PTSD Together – Part 1

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Adrienne

Friday, December 21, 2:30 pm PST on KPFA They taught me that I could hurt somebody and I don’t want to hurt anybody. Veteran Jim Swasey. Four white Vietnam Vets, disabled by their military service, talk about PTSD.  They discuss … Continue reading →

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“Tumor Boy” & “Healing Homes”

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Adrienne

Friday, Dec 7, 2-3 pm PST 94.1 fm or KPFA.org Head trauma and emotional trauma. . . this week we take a look. . . with hope and humor.  An hour-long fund drive special which begins 30 minutes early, at … Continue reading →

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