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George Herbert Walker Bush, vice president of the United States from 1981-89 and president from 1989-93, died Nov. 30 at his home in Houston, Texas, after prolonged battles with a range of complications from Parkinson's disease. He was 94 years old. 

Leid Stories listeners tell how and why they remember the 41st president and his administration.

You're cordially invited to our weekly open forum, where discussion and debate about the issues of the day aren't just features of the show, but the show. 

Call 888-874-4888 and join us for an hour of the best talk in talk radio. 

Leid Stories listeners discuss their political evolution--i.e., what their political thinking or philosophy is now, and what has influenced, and continues to influence, it.

Leid Stories shares the latest developments on two major stories it has been following and are on the brink of explosive resolution -- the self-induced collapse of General Electric, and the total exposure of the cash cow the Clinton's ran as a charitable foundation.

We also continue with our media-literacy exercises in how to find the story behind the story.

Listeners analyze coverage of major news issues and developments and discover that the more they "know," the more they need to know to fully appreciate the significance of the story.

Leid Stories looks at a few stories that illustrate how the mainstream media define what is news.

Leid Stories is here for you with another edition of "Free Your Mind Friday," the best open forum in Medialand. Share your thoughts and opinions on the issues of the day or on matters you'd like to bring to our attention.

You're just a phone call away from freeing your mind--and ours. Call 888-874-4888.

Leid Stories concludes yesterday's media literacy exercise, providing time for callers who were done in by the evil time clock.

Leid Stories examines some recent and current stories that illustrate how the media have redefined their role and function in our society.

Ongoing protests against systemic government corruption in Haiti got new energy yesterday as thousands joined a popular movement demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise and many high-level government officials.

Yesterday's renewed protests coincided with the nation's observance of the 215th anniversary of Bataille de Vertieres,  when Haitians struck a decisive blow against France in a fierce battle for independence.

Journalist, author (most recently, We Have Dared to Be Free: Haiti's Struggle Against Occupation) academician and research  biologist Dady Chery has written extensively on Haitian history and developments in Haiti. She explains the sinister roles many foreign entities have played, and attempt to play, in the shadows of popular uprisings in Haiti.