This memorial of jose marti who to many cubans is the founder of their corporate, often referred to as the washington of cuba for many reasons. He was a humanitarian, a poet, and very often quoted around cuba and also around theorld by many cuban americans. Once again we are waiting for the president to arrive here. He should arrive just about 20 minutes after theh hour for the wreath laying ceremony. Were not quite sure if we will see his motorcade on television as we did yesterday as he left the airport. We want to show you when he arrived just after 4 00 yesterday at Jose Marti International airport, air force one touching down. The president was early. We were quite surprised to see him land so early. He w due to be here at about 4 50, but he arrived just shortly after 4 00. With him came the rain which did not stop it seemed like for hours yesterday. It was a lot of rain, but the president had his umbrella there for Michelle Obama and then the girls too. Motherinlaw of the u. S. ,
She talks about some of the stories over the past 20 years. Brian amy goodman, 20 years of democracy now. You say going to where the silence is your motto. Amy unfortunately the Corporate Media leaves such a gap to cover the majority of people in this country and around the world. When you turn to a network, they have the small circle of pundits who knows so little about so much, explaining the world to us and getting it so wrong. The idea of democracy now starting 20 years ago, it really hasnt changed. Bringing out the voices of people at the grassroots in the United States and around the world. They very much represent the majority of people. I think people who are concerned deeply about war and peace, about growing in equality in this country, about climate change, the state of the planet or not a fringe minority. Not even a silent majority. But the silenced majority, silenced by the corporate immediate, which is why we have to take it back. Brian 20 years ago end of february, we ha
When you turn to a network, they have the small circle of pundits who knows so little about so much, explaining the world to us and getting it so wrong. The idea of democracy now starting 20 years ago, it really hasnt changed. Bringing out the voices of people at the grassroots in the United States and around the world. They very much represent the majority of people. I think people who are concerned deeply about war and peace about growing in equality in this country, about Climate Change, the state of the planet or not a fringe minority. Not even a silent majority. But the silenced majority silenced by the corporate immediate, which is why we have to take it back. 20 years ago end of february we had you as a guest on our morning show. Heres a clip four days after you started democracy now. Got to ask about this piece. Why liberals find talk radio so threatening. Youre a talk show host and not a conservative. Thats right. We just started a show this week called democracy now, which is
Are not a fringe minority. Not even a silent majority. But the silenced majority, silenced by the corporate immediate, which is why we have to take it back. Brian 20 years ago in february, we had you as a guest on our morning show. Heres a clip four days after you started democracy now. [video clip] got to ask about this piece. Why liberals find talk radio so threatening. Youre a talk show host and not a conservative. Amy thats right. We just started a show this week called democracy now, which is the only grassroot daily election show. Bringing the voice of the grassroot into the National Political discourse. I havent read the article. I find talk radio i dont get to hear a lot of talk radio because im doing a lot myself. But i think a lot of what were hearing, about what im reading is a lot of hatemongering. [end video clip] brian whats the difference between democracy now, than what it was like back 20 years ago . Amy first of all, we were on Nine Community Radio Stations in 1996. W
Is set to happen in a matter of hours. This historic visit will be the most symbolic action yet as the two countries normalize relations. Many cubans there say they are hopeful, anticipating the possibilities this new era will bring. Havana and the white house began warming relations the travel industry pounced on opportunities to do business in cuba. We are on the ground in the island with a look at the boom in tourism there. Reporter from walking tours, old cars, buses and double decker buses to horse drawn carriages, cruisesnd even segues, tourists seem to be flocking to cuba, from people sipping mojitos and daiquiris in the bars to the new restaurants starting to open up in havana. Business in the tourist areas like old havana is moving. Translator my typical clients until recently was i have seen an increase in american tourists especially from california. Reporter greg or i cant owns now bar and grill very close to the port. Just in march cuba reported the arrivalof 1 Million Int