http://kazu.org en http://kazu.org/post/future-workers-movement As membership in private-sector labor unions has continued to nosedive, traditional labor groups have been forced to reevaluate — just as non-union worker groups have emerged. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to writer Josh Eidelson about what he calls 'alt-labor.' Mon, 20 May 2013 18:10:00 +0000 editor 26878 at http://kazu.org http://kazu.org/post/tiny-living-rise-small-spaces As the populations in big cities increase and more people choose to live alone, a new trend of living in very small spaces has emerged. But the tiny living movement is not without controversy as growth of these multi-unit buildings puts pressure on established neighborhoods. Mon, 20 May 2013 18:04:00 +0000 editor 26876 at http://kazu.org http://kazu.org/post/life-argentinas-little-school-prison-camp During Argentina's so-called Dirty War, thousands were abducted and taken to secret prisons like a place known as "the little school," where many were tortured and killed. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to a former prisoner, Alicia Partnoy, about her disappearance and her time there. Mon, 20 May 2013 18:04:00 +0000 editor 26877 at http://kazu.org http://kazu.org/post/researchers-report-cloning-advance-producing-stem-cells Scientists reported this week in the journal Cell that they had used somatic cell nuclear transfer techniques to create a source of embryonic stem cells from the skin cells of a patient. George Daley, director of the stem cell transplantation program at Boston Children's Hospital, and Josephine Johnston of the Hastings Center discuss the research. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:00 +0000 editor 26771 at http://kazu.org http://kazu.org/post/insects-may-be-taste-next-generation-report-says A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says insects offer a huge potential for improving the world's food security. Peter Menzel, co-author of Man Eating Bugs, describes some insect-based cuisine and the western aversion to creepy-crawly snacks. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:00 +0000 editor 26772 at http://kazu.org