Religion in the Public Square WGTS 91.9

The Center creates and produces a weekly radio program called “Religion in the Public Square.” The 15-minute, documentary style program is aired on WGTS 91.9, the largest Christian station in the Washington metropolitan area. The program features interviews with people who are using their religious faith for social and political action in their government and their communities. The hosts, Roy Branson and Stefanie Johnson, hope to raise awareness of social issues and introduce listeners to opportunities for faith-based public involvement.

Archive: 2005

May 5-L'Arche
People with disabilities face many difficulties, including misunderstandings by those without impairments. Inspired by the Beatitudes, L'Arche was founded in 1964 to bring together people disabilities and those in a local community to live together in faith-based communities. This program features an interview with John Cook, Director of Washington, D.C. community of L'Arche.
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April 29-Jesuit Refugee Services: Part Two
The second of a two-part series, USA Director of Jesuit Refugee Services Ken Gavin, discusses JRS's role in serving and defending the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced persons.
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April 22-Jesuit Refugee Services: Part One
In a world of increasing globalization, there is mounting international concern for refugees and forcibly displaced persons. Often having little money and no social support system, refugees are vulnerable even when they escape their homeland. In response to their needs, Jesuit Refugee Services seeks to protect and defend refugees internationally. This program features an interview with Ken Gavin, United States Director of JRS.
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March 3-Save Darfur Coalition: Part Two
As genocide continues in Darfur, this second part of a two part series further examines the emerging situation in the region. The Save Darfur Coalition (http://www.savedarfur.org) is an alliance of over 130 faith-based humanitarian and human rights organizations whose goal is to end the atrocities and reduce suffering in Sudan. This program features an interview with David Rubenstein, Coordinator of the Darfur Coalition.
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February 25-Poglyad
With consistent and extensive violations of human rights in Belarus, the last remaining dictatorship of Europe has become the impetus for the creation of numerous non-governmental organizations established to seek reform in the country. One such organization, Poglyad, is bringing the condition of the Belarusian people to the conscience of the international community. By organizing demonstrations and other activities, they hope to create international pressure on the Belarusian government for reform. This program features an interview with Henry Johnson, founder of Poglyad.
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February 18-General Commission on Race and Religion
In spite of the social progress since the 1960's on racial issues in America, bigotry and hate are still apart of society. However, for over a quarter-century, The United Methodist Church's has been addressing racial intolerance through the General Commission on Religion and Race (http://www.gcorr.org). Borne out of the crucible of the 1960's, the Commission seeks to combat racism and promote racial reconciliation between various ethnic groups. This program features an interview with Rev. Dr. Eliezer Valentín-Castañón, program director of GCORR.
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February 4-Muslim Public Affairs Council
With the recent rise in anti-Islamic sentiment in the West, The Muslim Public Affairs Council has taken an active role in defending the rights of Muslim Americans. By addressing the misunderstandings between the West and Islam, MPAC hopes to remove negative stereotypes of Muslims and promote tolerance across societies and religions. This program features an interview with Ahmed Younis, National Director of MPAC.
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January 28-Faith United Against Tobacco
Every year over 400,000 Americans die from tobacco related illnesses. Often the most vulnerable in society, such as the poor and the young, are targeted by tobacco companies to buy their products. In response, a coalition of over 20 religious dominations came together to form Faith United Against Tobacco (http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/campaign/faith). FUAT focuses on discouraging the use of tobacco on the local and state level through governmental regulations and public education. This program features an interview with Vincent DeMarco, coordinator of FAUT.
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January 21-Churches for Middle East Peace
For over 20 years, Churches for Middle East Peace (http://www.cmep.org/) has gathered together religious leaders from across denominational and theological lines to advocate for change in United States’ foreign policy in regards to the bitter and often deadly Israeli-Palestinian conflict. CMEP primary concerns are: the avoidance and resolution of armed conflicts, human rights, arms control, foreign aid, and the unique nature of Jerusalem - sacred to Christians, Jews and Muslims. This program features an interview with Corinne Whitlatch, Executive Director of CMEP.
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January 14-Africa Action
Faced with political instability, the AIDS pandemic, and poverty, the continent of Africa is reaching out to countries across the globe to help them address these matters of international concern. Africa Action (http://www.africaaction.org) is an organization that is dedicated to persuading the United States to become more involved in addressing the many problems faced by Africa. With its origins in the civil rights movement of the 1950's, AA works for economic, political, and social justice in the continent. This program features an interview with Marie Clarke Brill, Director for Public Education and Mobilization.
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