Recommends Terry Reed's book Compromised: Clinton, Bush and the CIA for Booknotes. Shares an excerpt from the book about the federal government being responsible for introducing cocaine in the U.S.
Says they enjoy the Booknotes program and get frustrated when they can't find the books locally, then recommends Dan O'Neill's book The Firecracker Boys for Booknotes.
Requests David Corn's book Blond Ghost: Ted Shackley and the CIA's Crusades for Booknotes, expresses interest in new setup for call-in shows, and accuses C-SPAN of bias.
Responds to a symposium on "The Bell Curve" by disputing claims related to correlations of race and education, then gives reasons why they feel this way.
Believes Brian Lamb is one of the most important people, mentions their favorite Journalists' Roundtable program, praises a program with Mother Jones and Lamb for allowing an older person to speak during a call-in.
Disagrees with Brian Lamb's claim the country is close to fulfilling the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Says the majority that call-in are ignorant and prejudiced; the network missed an educational opportunity to discuss NAFTA and international trade; recommends Noam Chomsky for Booknotes.
Agrees with Brian Lamb's comment there are more than Democrat and Republican sides to issues. Suggests inviting Alvin Rabushka to discuss different types of taxation for viewers.
Requests John F. McManus' book Financial Terrorism: Hijacking America Under the Threat of Bankruptcy for Booknotes. Attached are copies of the front and back covers.
Says the discussion with Nathan McCall was interesting but they were disappointed in Brian Lamb using the word "anger" and discusses human history and the perceived success of certain races over others.
Thanks the network for televising the Unity National program at Howard University. Asks for a video tape copy and the contact information for Sister Nia, Khalid Muhammad, and Brother Kemery Hughs.
