Matthew Dons: Aftershocks of Various forms in Japan

A Vigil for Japan
A Vigil for Japan

Several weeks following our initial interview with Matthew Dons following the Earthquake-Tsumani and subsequent Nuclear Accident in Japan; we’re back again to do an update. Together we discuss the Japanese media, food supply, the rescue-emergency workers, and the behavior of the nuclear industry since this disaster.

Once again you can support the work of Tokyo Hackerspace in Tsunami relief, go to their website and learn more.

ctrp343 The Haitian Recovery

Laura Stek went to Haiti to focus on the work of a famous photographer. But going to Haiti quickly became about more than the person taking photographs, as she observed and experienced what is and isn’t going on in terms of the Haitian post earthquake recovery.

Laura’s audio as part of the NOS Haiti file

Outside Port au Prince, Haiti, Photo by Talea Miller, PBS NewsHour

ctrp332 Post-Earthquake Chilé

What is the situaton in Chilé following the massive earthquake that struck late last month? How bad is the damage and how is the recovery effort going? My friend Nick Farr joins us via skype from somewhere in Chilé as he travels through the country observing what is going on. He explains the reality on the ground.

If you’re interested in hearing more from Nick who leads a most interesting life – follow him on twitter.