THE SOUND ON DCTV
May 5th, 2009 by Conor McCabe
The Sound is a monthly current affairs programme, made by members of DCTV, Dublin’s public access station. Below is the first edition of The Sound, along with its contents. The programme is 73 minutes long, and is broadcast on DCTV (NTL Channel 802) on Mondays @ 12.30pm and Tuesdays @ 7pm. It is also available here.
1. Paula Geraghty on NATO’s 60th anniversary and its role in the world today. She is joined by Seamus Rattigan of the Peace and Neutrality Alliance, and Michael Youlton of the Irish Anti-War Movement.
2. Mick O’Reilly talks to Mick Berney of ICTU about Congress and its role today, follwed by Mick giving his thoughts on the role it should be undertaking at this time.
3. Donnacha O’Briain talks to Nessa Ni Chasaide of Debt and Development Coalition Ireland about the G20 Meeting held last month (April 2009) in London, followed by a general discussion involving Fleachta Phelan of Comhlamh, and Molly Walsh of Climate Camp.
4. Seán Ó Siochru interviews Michael Taft, research officer with UNITE, about the economic crisis. This is followed by a general discussion involving Michael Taft, Mick O’Reilly and Jim Stewart, Trinity College Dublin. Jim also writes for www.progressive-economy.ie
[…] ran entirely by volunteers. This month saw different producers take control of individual segments. The Sound is produced by the current affairs working group within DCTV, so if you are interested in getting […]