TUESDAY 04.30.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Tuesday April 30, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: What are fuel cell EVs?
ENCOURAGEMENTOLOGY: Redefining Denial: It’s Not Complicated, It’s Just Hard (00:30:00)
On this show we are redefining denial to determine if it’s complicated or just hard. Raise your hand if you’ve gotten stuck in a procrastination loop because to change, let go, and adopt a new behavior is just hard. So hard it feels impossible! Life doesn’t have to be complicated to be hard. And reducing your options to go or don’t go doesn’t limit your possibilities. Varying degrees and options can sometimes provide too many hiding places for procrastination and denial. Let’s lay it all out in the open and be honest with ourselves, what is preventing you from moving forward? Whether it’s to obtain new skills, build stronger relationships, better your situation, or just open yourself up to what life has in store for you.
https://encouragementology.com/
MAKING CONTACT: You Can Still Have An Abortion (00:29:00)
Access to abortion is increasingly piecemeal and complex in the US. While abortion access volleys within the judicial system, local abortion funds and online resources help people navigate care despite confusing, mercurial laws.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: A Right Wing Trap for College Administrators (00:58:00)
As student protests rage across the nation in sympathy for the people suffering from the war in Gaza, will conservatives follow the same script Thom saw acted out in the 1960s to destroy and discredit the movement?
Also- Craig Aaron of FreePress.net joins Thom with the good news about Net Neutrality- Biden’s FCC just did the right thing!
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR: Kid Pan Alley (00:58:00)
Kid Pan Alley is an organization that empowers kids around the United States to write their own songs. Were joined this time on The Children’s Hour by Paul and Cheryl Reisler who have written more than 2,500 songs with more than 70,000 children over the last 30 years. Paul and Cheryl Reisler spend the hour with our Kids Crew sharing songs, and giving us a mini demonstration of how they work inside schools. We learn about rhythm and exploration of our ideas. We hear examples of Kid Pan Alley songs from a handful of the many schools the organization has worked with over their many decades. This episode was produced by Executive Producer Katie Stone with help from Senior Producer Christina Stella and Education Director Lorraine Archibald. Recorded in 2022 at the Sunspot Solar Studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
https://www.childrenshour.org/
LITERATURE ALOUD: The Iron Heel by Jack London – Chapter 2 Challenges (00:27:41)
Published in 1908, this is a novel about a socialist revolution that was crushed for years by an oligarchy of wealth before ultimately reviving and building a more just and compassionate world. Portrayed as an illicit revolutionary journal written by Avis Everhard, London chooses a woman to narrate the great need for social justice, the progress of the revolution, its rationale and her sometimes starry-eyed love for the main character Ernest Everhard. Written after London was jailed for participating in a jobs march, this short and action-packed novel is London’s most detailed outline of his socialist views and the logic of a socialist revolution. Part political novel, part dystopian fiction, part speculative fiction, The Iron Heel also includes historically factual footnotes making it a unique textual hybrid.
https://librivox.org/the-iron-heel-by-jack-london/
Text:
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1164/1164-h/1164-h.htm
BETWEEN THE LINES RADIO NEWSMAGAZINE for April 24, 2024 (00:29:00)
In a First, Biden Administration Poised to Sanction Israeli Military Unit for Human Rights Abuses; Student Hunger Strikers Call for Yale Divestment from Companies Providing Weapons to Israel; Kiley Price, a reporter with the online publication Inside Climate News.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/30/24 (00:54:05)
On the Show: Fox News host Sean Hannity admits that Donald Trump’s tax plan punished residents of blue states, and he ended up paying more taxes as a result. Republican Congressman James Comer says that President Joe Biden’s impeachment and indictment are taking a long time because there is so much evidence against him. Hunter Biden will reportedly sue Fox News. Charlie Kirk, a Donald Trump operative, admits that the Trump campaign is not well organized and potentially collapsing. Rachel Powell, prison-bound convicted Trump rioter, gives an interview to CNN. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says he will vote for Donald Trump even if Trump is convicted of felonies. Eric Trump says that his father’s stamina is unparalleled, despite Donald Trump falling asleep in court daily. Republican Governor Kristie Noem, under fire for previously killing her dog, may have ruined her chance at being Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential running mate. Donald Trump will reportedly hold an event at Mar-a-Lago with donors and potential VP picks reminiscent of his old reality show The Apprentice. Voicemail caller asks what it says about voters that they will vote based on the price of eggs rather than the state of democracy.
MONDAY 04.29.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Monday April 29, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: 44% of Latinos live in U.S. counties with a high flood risk
WHEN THE BIOMASS HITS THE WIND TURBINE #3: The Economics of Happiness (00:28:46)
Money can’t buy you love. We all know our consumer-centered lifestyle is both unsustainable and dysfunctional. But what do we put in its place. How do we set out to measure and experience happiness?
– Define wealth without money
– Avoiding debt, a vacation from consumption (Thanks for Nothing Month)
– Trading, sharing ” post ownership
– Barriers to a post-consumer lifestyle
– Rewriting the American Dream
– Commercialism in society, you are the product
– Figuring out the true cost of consumption
– Every dollar you spend is a vote
– Enough versus balance
– Measuring happiness
https://bluerockstation.podbean.com/
ECONOMIC UPDATE: A Critique of Government Spending (00:29:00)
In this weeks Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff devotes the program to understanding government spending, specifically how it shapes the larger society. We will focus on two questions 1) What is the government spending on? and 2) How is that money going to be used, and who benefits? If government spending only flows to capitalist corporations, they will use it to reproduce capitalism including its inequalities and injustices. This is a crucial impact of government spending but is rarely examined. The alternative – spending on worker coops – is explained and explored as a better alternative.
https://economicupdate.libsyn.com/
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Will This Summer Bring Cat 6 Hurricanes???? (00:58:00)
SCOTUS in on the Coup and Trying to End American Democracy? Are Jack Smith’s odds for holding Trump accountable to “we the people” sinking? Climate change is dictating that we need a cat 6 for hurricanes just in time for the most active season on record. Not only do right-wingers have a plan to turn the fed over to Trump….but wait….there’s more. Crazy Alert! Who else is disgusted that Trump’s VP favorite is boasting that she shot her puppy to death – instead of training it or finding it another home? Does that show she is a tough decision maker or a heartless sociopath?
SPIRIT IN ACTION: Feeding A Starving Gaza – The Freedom Flotilla (00:55:00)
Like so many witnessing the immense suffering in Gaza, Cassandra Dixon wanted to do something to help the situation. Cassandra has made numerous visits to Palestine and has come to know many people there as personal friends, so she strongly felt the call to join the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, carrying thousands of tons of humanitarian aid for the starving people of Gaza. At home in the Madison, WI, area, Cassandra does carpentry and home repair, leaving herself the time and freedom to annually spend a month or more in Palestine. Still, Cassandra needs and deserves our support, including through the GoFundMe (https://gofund.me/d028129b) to support Cassandra’s participation in the flotilla. Cassandra is active with the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project and is a supporter of Palestine Partners, supporting women in the Hebron Craft Cooperative. One of the projects being advanced and fundraised by the Madison-Rafah Sister City Project is the fundraiser for Middle East Children’s Alliance. At the time this interview with Cassandra Dixon was recorded, Cassandra was just a few hours from her departure from Madison, and the flotilla has since docked in Turkey, poised to continue on to Gaza.
https://www.spiritinaction.net/
LITERATURE ALOUD: The Iron Heel by Jack London – Foreword & ch. 1 My Eagle (00:37:30)
Published in 1908, this is a novel about a socialist revolution that was crushed for years by an oligarchy of wealth before ultimately reviving and building a more just and compassionate world. Portrayed as an illicit revolutionary journal written by Avis Everhard, London chooses a woman to narrate the great need for social justice, the progress of the revolution, its rationale and her sometimes starry-eyed love for the main character Ernest Everhard. Written after London was jailed for participating in a jobs march, this short and action-packed novel is London’s most detailed outline of his socialist views and the logic of a socialist revolution. Part political novel, part dystopian fiction, part speculative fiction, The Iron Heel also includes historically factual footnotes making it a unique textual hybrid.
https://librivox.org/the-iron-heel-by-jack-london/
Text:
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1164/1164-h/1164-h.htm
ART, MUSIC AND THE BRAIN – Daniel Levitin (00:21:51)
Daniel Levitin, professor of neuroscience at McGill University, describes the way that learning a musical instrument alters and strengthens key areas of the brain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz lRAYsyN7M
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/29/24 (00:54:35)
On the Show: The US fertility rate drops to its lowest in a century, and we discuss the implications of the declining birth rate on the environment, economy, and foreign policy. William Barr, Donald Trump’s former Attorney General, appears to accidentally admit that Donald Trump regularly floated the idea of assassinating people he didn’t like. Howard Stern interviews President Joe Biden. A new CNN poll shows Donald Trump leading Joe Biden by 9 points, and despite being an outlier, the poll is still a concern for Democrats. A desperate Donald Trump is now begging Ron DeSantis for help wooing some of DeSantis’ donors. Christina Bobb, Donald Trump’s former “election integrity” lawyer, has been indicted for alleged election crimes. Increasingly panicking about Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump explodes in a late-night rant about him being a “Democratic plant.” A haggard-looking Donald Trump says he’s missing Melania Trump’s birthday because of a “rigged trial” against him. Amid rampant allegations of sexual assault, Russell Brand is becoming religious, promoting a prayer app, and getting baptized. Voicemail caller says David is a libtard and is wrong about many things.
SUNDAY 04.28.24 PROGRAM Notes
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RADIO 2050 #26: Maya Berrera (00:57:59)
Maya Barrera, a musician and representative of the Harmony Project, discusses the power of music and its ability to provide opportunities and break down barriers. She shares personal stories and highlights the mission of the Harmony Project, which aims to bring music education to historically marginalized communities. Maya emphasizes the importance of music programs in schools and the positive impact they have on student’s academic and personal development. She also encourages listeners to support the Harmony Project and other arts education initiatives in their communities.
https://radioparadise.com/radio2050
EARTH RIOT RADIO #114: Malcolm, Sinad, Bernie, (00:29:00)
Beatles, Panthers, Standing Rock, David Graeber, Act-Up, Earth First, XR. Today as we prepare to tour with Neil Young, we find ourselves wondering: Can a famous activist or group make change on the level that the Earth needs? Or is Consumer Society always pushing such people to depoliticize?
BOOM GODDESS RADIO #516: Dating After 65 (00:28:46)
On this episode Jennifer is joined by three women over 65 who share their experiences of dating in today’s environment.
https://www.boomgoddessradio.com/
Best of ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN April 27, 2024 (00:59:00)
Segment One
We begin the show with Bill Curry and Laura Jedeed. Bill Curry is a lawyer, former candidate for governor in Connecticut, worked in the Clinton White House, and a leader in the nuclear freeze movement. Laura Jedeed is a US Veteran and journalist who reports on right-wing factions in the United States. We also discuss the upcoming elections and the kinds of candidates running. Particularly, we discuss the senate campaign in Nebraska. Osborn, a union organizer and leader, is a candidate running as an Independent, challenging a Republican. No Democratic candidates are running. We close our conversation with Speaker Johnsons visit to Columbia University. Columbia has been the epicenter of the growing national protests against the ongoing genocide in Gaza, as the students are demanding a cease fire. The University president asked for police intervention in the protests. Considered by many as a mistake that will only inflame the situation. Johnson’s presence is not helpful. His remarks, chastising the students, were not helpful, and minimized the sentiments on both sides: pro-Israeli and pro-Gaza demonstrators.
Segment Two
We then catch up with We talk with Elliot Haspel, a child and family policy expert. We discuss the takeover of childcare by private equity firms. This is now an industry, that is by its nature, not likely to be profitable. However, private equity firms are using various tools to gain from it. They acquire small child care facilities, then “strip and flip” them, and then discard them after a few years. In the meantime, parents are at their mercy: cost cutting approaches mean fewer and/or less qualified teachers, low wages for employees, poor facilities, skimping on supplies such as food, toys, or even paper. The customer base is usually upper middle class, because poorer parents cannot afford the cost. We talk about alternatives that may be possible.
https://www.arniearnesen.org/WP/
BACKGROUND BRIEFING with IAN MASTERS: April 25, 2024 (00:59:00)
More Special Treatment of Trump by the Supreme Court | Implications of Biden’s TikTok Ban | The Enduring Relationship Between the Far-Right and Conservative Movements of “Responsible” and “Respectable” Republicans
https://www.backgroundbriefing.org/
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR: Moving Toward a Life Affirming Ecological Civilization – following up with Jeremy Lent (00:58:59)
Jeremy Lent has been described as one the greatest thinkers of our age. He’s the founder of the nonprofit Liology Institute, dedicated to fostering an integrated worldview that could enable humanity to thrive sustainably on the Earth and he’s the author The Patterning Instinct: A Cultural History of Humanity’s Search for Meaning, and his new book is The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe.
In this follow-up conversation with Jeremy Lent we talk about moving toward a more life affirming and ecological civilization, something we only touched upon in my first interview with Jeremy.
DEEP DIVE CYBERSECURITY SHOW: AI Risk Can’t Even Be Quantified!! (00:58:30)
AI is moving so fast that both governments and corporations can’t actually fully understand the risk involved! That spells disaster… but we may be able to catch up! We explore that plus catchup on the news and more!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-dive-radio-show-and-nicks-nerd-news/id1262505658
SATURDAY 04.27.24 PROGRAM Notes
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THE BRADCAST 4/25/2024: SCOTUS hears Trump ‘immunity’ case, w/ Former Dep. Asst. AG Lisa Graves, former Asst. U.S. Attorney Randall Eliason (00:58:00)
On today’s ‘BradCast’: The corrupted U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on ‘Trump v. United States’, in which disgraced former President Donald Trump ridiculously asserts that he has ‘absolute immunity’ from any and all crimes committed while serving in office, including bribery, treason, sedition, murder and conspiring overturn the results of an election and keep himself in power. The court’s rightwing supermajority has helped Trump delay the trial on criminal charges brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith. Former U.S. Attorney RANDALL ELIASON and former Deputy Asst. U.S. Attorney General LISA GRAVES offer insight and expertise on today’s ‘astonishing’ oral arguments, and much more. Arizona’s Attorney General indicted 16 people for acting as fake electors in an attempt to steal the 2020 election, along with Trump’s former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, attorney Rudy Giuliani and others. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest ‘Green News Report.
KEEPING DEMOCRACY ALIVE: Nuclear Rebranding as “Green?” Mere Window Dressing (00:58:43)
After decades in a coma, the nuclear industry is back. But the truth is nuclear power is not an acceptable stopgap measure, it’s a diversion from real, actually economic, safer solutions. On this show policy analyst Paul Gunter tells the truth behind the new nuclear PR campaign. He really knows his stuff.
https://keepingdemocracyalive.com/
AGING MATTERS: Alcohol Use Disorders with Charles Smith, DO (00:58:00)
In recent years, alcohol use by older adults has been rising. Because drinking problems among this population are at times overlooked or even misdiagnosed, alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are becoming more common and often associated with serious health conditions. Charles Smith, DO, Addictionologist, Recovery First Treatment Center, americanaddictioncenters.org, and Author of Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma, helpsaddiction.com, talks about alcohol use and AUDs among older adults, treatment and rehabilitation, and how to lessen incidence of this condition.
https://www.agingmattersonline.com/
GROWING GREENER: Garden for Wildlife Makes Selecting the Right Plants Easy (00:29:00)
Shubber Ali, CEO of Garden for Wildlife, a new venture of the National Wildlife Federation, describes how his company makes it almost effortless to order site-adapted, locally native plants that provide the maximum benefits for wildlife.
https://www.thomaschristophergardens.com/
TUC RADIO: Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, April 2024 (00:29:00)
We are calling on countries around the world to pressure Israel to allow us free and safe passage to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Thats a message from Medea Benjamin, the co-founder of CODEPINK.
She is one of hundreds of participants from 32 countries that are now gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, to sail on three ships to Gaza, carrying 5,500 tons of humanitarian aid.
THE BOPST SHOW: Hand to Hand (00:55:00)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear 70s British funk rockers Olympic Runners, country music legend Lefty Frizzell, and Scottish singer-songwriter Zoë Bestel as well as tunes by the Only Ones, Sonido Verde de Moyobamba, and many others locked out of the nation’s largest terrestrial bandwidths.
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
RALPH NADER RADIO HOUR #529 (00:58:00)
Ralph welcomes Professor Theodore Postol, Professor Emeritus of Science, Technology and National Security Policy at MIT. We discuss the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel/ Palestine and breakdown what the weaponry being used in both conflicts tells us about the intentions and capabilities of all parties involved. Plus, Ralph answers listener questions!
https://www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/
FRIDAY 04.26.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Friday April 26, 2024
https://www.democracynow.org/shows
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: What are virtual power plants?
THIS IS SCIENCE: Earth Day Two Ways (00:29:00)
Jess hosts a conversation between climate scientist Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel and environmentalist and actor Eric Balfour about climate solutions and the future of humanity and our planet.
https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/podcasts
COUNTERSPIN: Baher Azmy/Abu Ghraib lawsuit, Dave Lindorff/Spy for No Country (00:28:00)
The long-fought effort to get legal acknowledgement of the abuse of Iraqi detainees during the Iraq War is coming to a federal court in Virginia, with Al-Shimari v. CACI. Since the case was first filed in 2008, military contractor CACI has pushed some 20 times to have it dismissed. Also on the show: Historians tell us that the Cold War is over, but the framing persists in news media that love a simple good guy vs. bad guy story, even as who the good and the bad guys are shifts over time. Telling history through actual human beings makes it harder to come up with slam-dunk answers, but can raise questions that are ultimately more useful for those seeking a peaceful planet. A new book provides a sort of case study; it’s about Ted Hall, who, as a young man, shared nuclear secrets from Los Alamos with the then–Soviet Union. Veteran investigative journalist Dave Lindorff has reported for numerous outlets and is author of Marketplace Medicine and This Can’t Be Happening, among other titles. We talked with him about his latest, Spy for No Country: The Story of Ted Hall, the Teenage Atomic Spy Who May Have Saved the World, which is out now from Prometheus Books.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Trump Cited Again As Unindicted Co-Conspirator While Cronies Charged in AZ (00:58:00)
Thom shares and comments on historic oral arguments as SCOTUS considers Dirty Donald’s presidential immunity case. Trump’s fake elector crew is charged in Arizona – plus – Trump is an unindicted co-conspirator. Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv, Phil Ittner gives field update. Will the US aid be enough to save Ukraine? Also Russia just cyber attacked the US!
SEA CHANGE RADIO: Down-Ballot Politics With Daniel Nichanian of Bolts (00:29:00)
Election season is still a few months away, but the scent of it is already on the wind. There is a lot at stake in the presidential election, of course, but thats not the only issue for voters in November. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Daniel Nichanian of Bolts Magazine to get a deeper understanding of the importance of the many down-ballot races on which Americans will be casting votes this fall. We examine state Supreme Court elections in Arizona and North Carolina, and discuss how abortion may affect various swing state races in places like Florida.
LAURA FLANDERS SHOW: Meet the BIPOC Press: Is Earth Day Still Relevant? (00:28:00)
Corporate greenwashing has hijacked Earth Day, but the ideas behind the holiday are more urgent than ever. There are environmental issues all around us ” even within recent new stories like the Baltimore bridge collapse and the ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. Will the media be talking about the environmental impacts of mass military onslaught this year or the corporate polluters that will dodge taxes this season? In this installment of Meet the BIPOC Press, our monthly media roundtable featuring journalists of color, hear how the idea of the environment has been siloed and why its up to the media to undo that. Our guests are Olfmi O. Tw, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University; Francesca Fiorentini, host of The Bitchuation Room podcast and Maximilian Alvarez, Editor in Chief of The Real News Network. With Laura Flanders, they unpack whether Earth Day is still relevant and how the media can help make Earth Day intersectional.
THE BOPST SHOW: Hand to Hand (00:55:00)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear 70s British funk rockers Olympic Runners, country music legend Lefty Frizzell, and Scottish singer-songwriter Zoë Bestel as well as tunes by the Only Ones, Sonido Verde de Moyobamba, and many others locked out of the nation’s largest terrestrial bandwidths.
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/26/24 (00:55:47)
On the Show: A deep dive comparing and contrasting the allegations of criminality against Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton. 11 fake electors in Arizona have been indicted, along with Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, for their attempt at stealing Arizona’s electoral votes from Joe Biden for Donald Trump. The Arizona House has voted to repeal the 1864 abortion ban, making the Arizona Senate the next obstacle. Conspiracy website owner Jim Hoft of The Gateway Pundit has filed for bankruptcy after being sued by election workers. President Joe Biden takes a new, more aggressive approach against Donald Trump on the campaign trail. Fox News hosts start to admit that Donald Trump is in trouble with respect to 2024 polling. Failed former President Donald Trump does a bizarre 6 am rally in New York City. Fox News host Maria Bartiromo absolutely gushes about Donald Trump after his 6 am rally. Right-wing actor Jim Caviezel deifies Donald Trump during a speech at Mar-a-Lago, calling him a “prophet and liberator.” Voicemail caller “Eric from Mass” reemerges after a long hiatus, allaying fears that he was no longer around.
THURSDAY 04.25.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Thursday April 25, 2024
https://www.democracynow.org/shows
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: A third of U.S. adults are interested in cutting back on meat, report finds
RADIO ECOSHOCK: Extreme Heat = More Mass Migration (00:58:00)
Extreme heat and rising seas will push hundreds of millions of people toward sanctuary. New compilation of previous interviews: Alex de Sherbinin reveals hundreds of millions of climate refugees expected by an unlikely source: the World Bank. What cities, deltas or whole countries will be lost? Scientist Benjamin Krauss at Climate Central joins us. Alex is back next week with all new shows.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Wait– Even More Tax Cuts for the Rich?? (00:58:00)
Will we elect Trump so he can drop rich people’s taxes even more?..or will we finally turn our backs on the ‘Horse and Sparrow’ theory? Also- the fundamentals driving both inequality and homelessness in America.
YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali – (00:58:30)
This week, well examine the mass student movement protesting Israel’s genocide in Gaza, unfolding on college campuses across the U.S. and specifically at Columbia University. Professor Shana L. Redmond at the Center for the Study of Ethnicity & Race at Columbia will be my guest. Then, well turn to the United Auto Workers recent victory at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee. Labor expert Cedric de Leon will analyze how UAW won the vote and what’s next for the union. Finally, well go to Arizona, where that states supreme court just revived a civil war era abortion ban. Amy Fitch-Heacock, executive board member and spokesperson of Arizonans for Reproductive Freedom will discuss the fallout from the ban and how its helping boost turnout for an election ballot in November seeking to enshrine the right to an abortion in Arizona’s constitution.
LITERATURE ALOUD: “’Repent Harlequin!’ Said the Ticktockman” by Harlan Ellison (00:27:15)
In a world where time, scheduling and punctuality are worshipped, those who arrive late for anything have that time deducted from their lives – except for the Harlequin.
https://archive.org/details/MindwebsRepentHarlequinSaidTheTicktockmanByHarlonEllison
TEXT: https://knape.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/9/3/12935004/ellison_repent-harlequin-1.pdf
WINGS #01-24 New Witches (00:28:55)
Two Canadians – one from a Scottish background and one from a Romanian background – discuss their historic links to witchcraft, their self-discovery as witches, and their analyses of what is happening with the craft.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/25/24 (00:55:11)
On the Show: A deep dive comparing and contrasting the allegations of criminality against Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton. 11 fake electors in Arizona have been indicted, along with Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, for their attempt at stealing Arizona’s electoral votes from Joe Biden for Donald Trump. The Arizona House has voted to repeal the 1864 abortion ban, making the Arizona Senate the next obstacle. Conspiracy website owner Jim Hoft of The Gateway Pundit has filed for bankruptcy after being sued by election workers. President Joe Biden takes a new, more aggressive approach against Donald Trump on the campaign trail. Fox News hosts start to admit that Donald Trump is in trouble with respect to 2024 polling. Failed former President Donald Trump does a bizarre 6 am rally in New York City. Fox News host Maria Bartiromo absolutely gushes about Donald Trump after his 6 am rally. Right-wing actor Jim Caviezel deifies Donald Trump during a speech at Mar-a-Lago, calling him a “prophet and liberator.” Voicemail caller “Eric from Mass” reemerges after a long hiatus, allaying fears that he was no longer around.
WEDNESDAY 04.24.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Wednesday April 24, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Exchange program make EV ownership more affordable for low-income Colorado residents
PATIENTS COME FIRST: Community Hospitals (00:16:33)
This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Theresa Dix, Chief Nursing Officer at Wythe County Community Hospital, a Lifepoint Health facility. She joins us for a conversation about her career, Wythe County Community Hospital’s National Quality Leader Designation, workforce development, and more. https://vhha.com/podcasts/patients-come-first-podcast-theresa-dix/
ALAN WATTS: Don’t be afraid, it’s all a show (00:12:40)
Speech extract from “The Works” by Alan Watts, courtesy of https://alanwatts.org. Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher who interpreted and popularised Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. Born in Chislehurst, England, he moved to the United States in 1938 and began Zen training in New York.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4oI0Q62RkE&t=116s
THIS WAY OUT #175: The Movie & global LGBTQ news! (00:28:59)
A documentary film recalls the Nazis gay purge; a Nebraska state Senator-father knows best on a trans sports ban;
England’s National Health Service slams pediatric gender-affirming healthcare, Ugandan activists appeal to the Supreme Court over the Kill the Gays law, U.S. Supremes allow Idaho to implement its trans youth health care ban, West Virginias trans sports ban loses on appeal, Kansas and Arizona governor’s veto anti-trans bills, and Bluey’s chihuahua pal has 2 mums. Those stories and more this week when you find This Way Out, the worlds audio oasis for LGBTQ+ news and culture. ADVISORY: Some listeners may find descriptions of how gay men were treated in Nazi Germany in the Paragraph 175 feature to be disturbing.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Trump New Crime Wave Alert! (00:58:00)
Trump Crime Wave Alert! New Trump filing shows Trump offered to pardon co-defendent “in 2024!” – even for lying to the FBI. Surprised?! Also Congressman Ro Khanna answers callers’ question with a National Progressive Townhall. Wisdom School Alert! Is the Logic of our “Younger Culture” Harmful to our Planet?
CIVIC CIPHER: More Money in Law Enforcement Doesn’t Equal Less Crime / Headlines of Police Misconduct (00:59:00)
During the first half of today’s show, we discuss a report that was released detailing the increase in spending on law enforcement and a decrease in crimes solved. With this being the opposite of what people expected, there was an opportunity for us to reexamine the capacity of police to decrease crime rates. In the second half of today’s show, we cover some recent headlines detailing police misconduct including an officer placing a Black man into an illegal chokehold, another Black man dying in restrained police custody after asking for water, and another still where an officer planted evidence on a Black commuter and was caught on video doing so. Our Way Black History Fact details the path to U.S. citizenship and voting rights for the indigenous people in this country.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 35-36 (00:55:57)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/24/24 (00:52:28)
On the Show: Pregnant women are being turned away in emergency rooms in Texas, Florida, and other red states as medical providers are fearful of restrictive abortion laws. Republican Senator Mitt Romney goes after Marjorie Taylor Greene, Donald Trump, and the MAGA movement as he prepares to exit politics. David Pecker, a critical witness in the criminal trial of Donald Trump, drops a bombshell during testimony on the second day of the trial. Failed former President Donald Trump leaves court in a panic holding a stack of “articles” that he claims prove there should be no trial against him. A desperate Donald Trump calls for MAGA protests outside the courthouse where he is being tried, as MAGA voters opt to stay home. Donald Trump complains that the courtroom is too cold. A confused Donald Trump claims that “everybody wanted” Roe v. Wade repealed, among a series of other lies that he tells during an interview. The Secret Service is developing a plan for protecting Donald Trump in jail. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. increasingly appears to be hurting Trump rather than Biden, Trump panics and attacks Kennedy as a far-left candidate. Donald Trump’s poll numbers are collapsing with independents, an ominous sign for him for November’s election. Voicemail caller points out the absurdity of Donald Trump arguing that he should not be tried in New York City because there are many Democrats there.
TUESDAY 04.23.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Tuesday April 23, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: What is a passive house?
ENCOURAGEMENTOLOGY: The Encouragement Effect: Building Confidence and Self-Esteem (00:30:00)
On this show we are digging into the effects of encouragement on building confidence and self-esteem. The definition: the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope. Heartwarming huh? Seems like a simple and uplifting definition but so much to unpack here and explore. We focus so much attention on motivation as the key to driving results, staying on task, and completing a mission but how does encouragement factor in?
MAKING CONTACT: The Origins of Zionism (00:29:00)
In the midst of repeated, outsized, and unprecedented attacks on the people of Gaza, we talk to Rashid Khalidi about his book “The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine.” We focus on the very early history of the zionist movement in Palestine and his argument that it was, from the start, a settler-colonial endeavor.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Laboratories of Autocracy (00:58:00)
This is what fascism looks like. Republicans in the south are pushing for legalizing child labor, expanding private schools for some, and to prosecute minors as adults- just for starters. will leaving the state for abortion also become an arrestable offense? Plus- a fungus that attacks the brains of cicadas.
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR: The Moon (00:58:00)
Coming up on The Children’s Hour, were going to the moon. Our guests include The Bad Astronomer, Dr. Phil Plait who explains how the moon was formed in a conversation with Kids Crew member, Thaniel and Katie. Then we meet the Commander of NASAs Artemis 2 mission, astronaut Reid Wiseman. He tells us about the mission, and what it’s like to live in space after living on the International Space Station. Dr. Chip Shearer is a planetary geologist who studies the rock and soil samples brought back from the moon, he explains what they learn from those.
We also learn about blue moons from Dr. Crawford MacCallum. This episode has a companion learning guide at https://childrenshour.org/the-moon
https://www.childrenshour.org/
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 33-34 (00:18:25)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
ALAN WATTS: Unveiling Wealth’s Secret (00:10:38)
In this video, bestselling author and thinker, Alan Watts, talks about the power of letting go and the importance of self-empowerment. Watts, who was once homeless and addicted to drugs, discusses the importance of allowing oneself to be healed and the spiritual awakening that occurs as a result. If you’re looking to explore the power of self-empowerment and spiritual awakening, then this video is for you. Watts takes a fascinating look at the path to wealth and how it can be attained through letting go.
BETWEEN THE LINES RADIO NEWSMAGAZINE for April 17, 2024 (00:29:00)
After Iran Retaliation Against Israel’s Bombing of Embassy in Syria, Netanyahu Threatens Counterattack; Media Coverage Lapse of 2023 Marathon Petroleum Refinery Fire Leaves Residents Vulnerable; Arizona Supreme Court Revives Zombie 1864 Abortion Ban
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/23/24 (00:54:13)
Joseph Stiglitz, economist, Professor at Columbia University, Nobel laureate, and author of the new book “The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society,” joins David to discuss markets, rights, freedom, and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3JwodtT President Joe Biden surpasses Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election betting markets and comes in 9 points ahead of Trump in a new poll. Donald Trump attacks trial witness Michael Cohen, an apparent violation of the gag order imposed on him. Alina Habba, Donald Trump’s on-again-off-again lawyer, humiliates herself outside the courtroom of Trump’s first criminal trial. Tucker Carlson tells Joe Rogan that we “don’t know” where nuclear technology comes from, which is not true. Fox News host Jesse Watters says that Donald Trump’s body and mind are being “drained” by making him sit in a courtroom. Voicemail caller asserts (without evidence) that Donald Trump is being sedated during his criminal trial but then given uppers before his public appearances.
MONDAY 04.22.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Monday April 22, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS Schools in coal country are going solar
WHEN THE BIOMASS HITS THE WIND TURBINE: Composting (or Just Let it All Rot) (00:28:51)
Everything rots. If it is organic it will eventually break down and can be reused as soil. Composting is often the first step (along with recycling) that a person ” whether living in a city or suburb ” adopts on their way to a more sustainable lifestyle. But it is more than a token gesture. Our soil is being depleted at an alarming rate. How can you effectively become a soil farmer, capturing the nutrients from kitchen waste, human waste, paper, cardboard, yard scraps and more. The fact and fiction surrounding all this rot.
What does it mean to be a soil farmer?
Know your compost ” problem with fairgrounds manure.
What and how do you compost? Kitchen scraps, wax paper, toilets, animal manure. Dead animals
Rural Action Zero Waste Program
Let’s talk specifically about toilets ” as this is a big issue with folks? Health issues, allowed in Ohio? Reaction…
What about things that can’t be composted?
What about compostable things ” silverware, etc… marketing
https://bluerockstation.podbean.com/
ECONOMIC UPDATE: A Sea Change In US Labor’s Militancy (00:29:00)
In this week’s Economic Update Professor, Richard Wolff examines US spending on war materials for Ukraine and Israel, we will discuss Chinese Electric Vehicle imports and the US’s protectionist response, and we will highlight the possible convergence of worker cooperatives as part of union negotiating strategies, and we discuss the impact of Harvard college workers vote overwhelmingly to join two unions. Finally, we Interview author and union organizer, Kim Kelly. Kim Kelly is a journalist, author, and third-generation union member based in Philadelphia. She is a regular contributor to Teen Vogue, In These Times, the Baffler, Rolling Stone, and many more, and her first book, FIGHT LIKE HELL: The Untold History of American Labor, is out now via One Signal/Simon & Schuster.
https://economicupdate.libsyn.com/
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Putin, Trump, Iran and Netanyahu (00:58:00)
We’re watching the perils of strongman rule around the world- why haven’t we learned that it’s the little guy who always gets squashed by these kinds of leaders? Plus- Dr Bandy Lee muses on the psychology of escaping the allure of violence. Are we already circling a WWIII death spiral?.. And, Phil Itner reports the latest on the war from Kiev, Ukraine.
SPIRIT IN ACTION: Swords Into Plowshares, Warheads Into Windmills (00:55:00)
Timmon B. Wallis takes his life-long efforts for peace and the future of the planet to new depths and heights with his book, Warheads to Windmills – Preventing Climate Catastrophe and Nuclear War. In the book, Tim examines in thorough detail the threats that both nuclear weapons and climate change hold for the future of our planet, and then the wide range of factors implicit in our weaponry and energy sources, leading to a meticulous consideration of the agenda which will maximize the possibility of saving humans and the Earth, essentially beating swords into plowshares. Tim has spent his life building the tools of peace & getting rid of the weapons of war. Tim’s Ph.D. is in Peace Studies, and he’s worked with Peace Brigades Intl, Peaceworkers UK, Nonviolent Peaceforce, and Peace & Disarmament for Quaker Peace & Social Witness in the UK. He is currently Executive Director of NuclearBan.US. Along the way, Tim has also written songs, available at TheBoldSongs.com.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 30-32 (00:33:12)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
GRASSROOTS: The ABC’s of PFAS with Tracey Frisch (00:29:00)
After Doug’s diatribe about the new TV commercials for the plastic industry and Patti’s discussion of immune system diseases exacerbated by climate change, the hosts talk with PFAS expert Tracey Frisch about how the “forever chemicals” get into the waste stream and what happens when fertilizer containing PFAS is spread on farmland.
https://www.greenstreetnews.org/
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/22/24 (00:55:59)
On the Show: Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is absolutely destroyed in a hearing by Dr. Timothy Snyder, an actual expert on Russia, Eastern Europe, and more. Kristi Noem, the Republican Governor of South Dakota, agrees there should be no abortion exceptions for rape or incest during an unhinged CNN interview. A new poll finds that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential candidacy may hurt Donald Trump more than it hurts President Joe Biden. One Trump juror in his first criminal trial is getting a lot of attention as a potential guaranteed not guilty vote, but that doesn’t account for everything we know about them. Viral reports of Donald Trump smoking out his lawyers with “putrid” flatulence during his criminal trial are based on shaky sourcing at this time. The man who set himself on fire outside Donald Trump’s first criminal trial has died. Concerns about Donald Trump’s drug use rise as he continues to fall asleep daily in court. Donald Trump cancels a rally in North Carolina at the last minute due to bad weather. Tucker Carlson tells Joe Rogan that Darwinian evolution by natural selection is fake and has been debunked. Voicemail caller attacks David for leasing cars.
SUNDAY 04.21.24 PROGRAM Notes
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RADIO 2050 #25: Try Local with Michael Shuman Economist (00:58:32)
Michael Shuman discusses the importance of localization in economic development and provides steps to implement localization. He shares success stories of local investing and highlights the obstacles that hinder localization. Michael also talks about his current projects, including the Locopedia initiative. He emphasizes the need for individuals to shift their behavior and invest locally, and expresses hope for the future through the engagement of younger generations and indigenous communities. He encourages citizens to engage with their local government and advocates for the creation of local investment funds.
https://radioparadise.com/radio2050
EARTH RIOT RADIO #113: Government by Eco-Orgasm (00:29:00)
There must be more to life! was the cry as the new movement toward Earth-friendly Love took root in a White Christian Nationalist enclave of rural Texas. Worshippers were stranded with their Bibles as the mass of Trumpers seemed to veer off during a Pentecostal hymn that spun out of control. Senior church officials lamented You could feel a happy Devil take them away as congregants began to tumble to the carpet, amid kisses and cries of abandonment.
BOOM GODDESS RADIO #515: Empowering Women Alliance (P2) (00:28:00)
Jennifer continues her spotlight of the Empowering Women Alliance, which opens the door for women to find their voices and share their stories with the world. Part 2 of 2.
https://www.boomgoddessradio.com/
Best of ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN April 20, 2024 (00:59:30)
Segment One:
Arnie speaks with Mark Stern about the Arizona Supreme Court’s decision reviving an anti-abortion law from 1864, dubbed the Zombie Law.
Segment Two:
We chat with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson about the Zombie Law.
https://www.arniearnesen.org/WP/
BACKGROUND BRIEFING with IAN MASTERS: April 18, 2024 (00:59:00)
A View From Ukraine as the Fate of Their Country Hangs in the Hands of Mike Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene | Jurors Quit the Trump Trial as the Criminal Defendant Tests the Gag Orders | As Billionaires Try to Kill the NLRB, the UAW Makes Gains in the South
https://www.backgroundbriefing.org/
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR: I Am an Emotional Creature – V formerly known as Eve Ensler – Saving & Protecting Women & Girls from Violence (00:59:00)
In this fabulous presentation V, formerly known as Eve Ensler talks about V-Day and saving and protecting women and girls from unspeakable violence all over the world. This is a very powerful, deeply moving and inspiring presentation. Eve is introduced and joined by bestselling author Isabel Allende.
DEEP DIVE CYBERSECURITY SHOW: (00:58:30)
AI is moving so fast that both governments and corporations can’t actually fully understand the risk involved! That spells disaster… but we may be able to catch up! We explore that plus catchup on the news and more!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-dive-radio-show-and-nicks-nerd-news/id1262505658
SATURDAY 04.20.24 PROGRAM Notes
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THE BRADCAST 4/19/2024 Encore: Alex Mahadevan on proliferation of fake ‘local news’ sites in advance of 2024 election (00:58:00)
Encore: original airdate 4-10-2024. On today’s ‘BradCast’: The real news is bad enough, but fake news sites masquerading as real news sites are proliferating across the country and spreading disinformation in advance of the critical 2024 election. Funded by shadowy rightwing billionaire activists, the number of fake ‘pink slime’ news sites now equals the number of legitimate local news sites. ALEX MAHADEVAN, Director of the non-profit Poynter Institute’s MediaWise project, explains how and why these fake news sites are surging, the rightwing funders behind them, techniques to protect against misinformation and disinformation, and much more. Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to five additional months in prison for committing perjury in Donald Trump’s massive New York bank, tax, and insurance fraud trial. The Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling reinstating an 1864 ban on all abortions in the state has Republicans in panic mode to manage the fallout, which may have a remarkable effect on turnout in the November election.
KEEPING DEMOCRACY ALIVE: Wealth Supremacy on AutoPilot: It’s Not the Only Option (00:59:12)
In the current American version of capitalism, all of us are thingified: our only value being as digits on the way to corporate profits. This reflects a core bias in the system toward serving the very richest. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In her new book Wealth Supremacy; How the Extractive Economy and Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Todays Crises, author co-founder and former president of Business Ethics magazine Marjorie Kelly explains how capitalism can and must evolve to serve the common good. It can happen.
https://keepingdemocracyalive.com/
AGING MATTERS: Aging Stereotypes with Meg LaPorte and Jordan Evans (00:58:04)
Ageism refers to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination towards others or oneself based on age. With age and aging labels more evident in media and in art depictions of older adults, a movement is underway to use art to break down ageism barriers and foster inclusivity. Meg LaPorte and Jordan Evans, Founders, Art Against Ageism, artagainstageism.org, talk about the relationship between aging and ageism, negative depictions of older adults in media and culture, and how Art Against Ageism is addressing this issue.
https://www.agingmattersonline.com/
GROWING GREENER: An Extraordinary Online Resource for Native Plants Enthusiasts in Every State (00:29:00)
Lady Bird Johnson put native plants on the map with her program to plant wildflowers alongside our nation’s highways in the 1960s. Her legacy, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, continues to play a key role by providing gardeners with extraordinary and free online resources about selecting and growing native plants in every U.S. state.
https://www.thomaschristophergardens.com/
TUC RADIO: Billionaires are pillaging America. How to fight back? Chris Hedges with Les Leopold (00:29:00)
Chris Hedges interviewed Leopold on April 5, 2024 on The Real News Network. Hedges is an American journalist, author, commentator and Presbyterian minister. He hosts the program The Chris Hedges Report on The Real News Network. Leopold co-founded the Labor Institute and wrote How Mass Layoffs and Greed Are Destroying the working-class – And What to Do About It. Published on Feb. 22, 2024. This is a 26 minute excerpt of an extraordinary 54 minute video that I urge you to see on line under the title: Billionaires are pillaging America. How to fight back?
THE BOPST SHOW: Say Madness (00:55:25)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear infamous German experimentalists Can, the retro futures of New Orleans singer Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns and dread beat poet Linton Kwei Johnson as well as tunes by CunninLynguists the Swan Silvertones and many others locked out of the nation’s largest terrestrial bandwidths.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
RALPH NADER RADIO HOUR #528 (00:58:00)
Mumia Abu-Jamal has spent the last forty-two of his seventy years on Earth behind the bars of a Pennsylvania state prison, twenty-nine and a half of those on Death Row based on a dubious and extremely flawed and biased conviction for murder. Today, we explore his story and what it tells us about what Ralph calls our criminal injustice system. We speak to Noelle Hanranah, the founder and legal director of Prison Radio for which Mumia has done thousands of commentaries, and Professor Joy James, political philosopher, academic and author, who has studied Americas carceral state. Plus, we get the rare opportunity to speak to Mumia himself, who answers our questions from prison.
https://www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/
FRIDAY 04.19.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Friday April 19, 2024
https://www.democracynow.org/shows
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: How expectant parents can prepare for extreme weather
THIS IS SCIENCE: Earth Day Two Ways (00:29:00)
Jess hosts a conversation between climate scientist Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel and environmentalist and actor Eric Balfour about climate solutions and the future of humanity and our planet.
https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/podcasts
COUNTERSPIN: Baher Azmy/Abu Ghraib lawsuit, Dave Lindorff/Spy for No Country (00:28:00)
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Is the Arc of Justice Finally Bending Against Big Oil? (00:58:00)
Has real climate change begun? A new lawsuit could take away big oils power. Federal trial attorney specializing in First and 14th Amendment defense, Sabrina Haake joins Thom to explain. Hate Alert! Why is Tom Cotton suggesting protesters have their skin ripped off and thrown off the bridge?
SEA CHANGE RADIO: Maria Gallucci: Zero Emission Marine Vessels (00:29:00)
When it comes to energy transitions, marine vessels tend to get overlooked, even though they are some of the worst polluters of our oceans and air. The heavy duty diesel fuel used by most ships presents serious problems for the planet. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Maria Gallucci, a Senior Reporter at Canary Media, who describes efforts being made to transform boats and ships into zero emission marine fleets. We look at a project to electrify tugboats in San Diego, a cutting-edge hydrogen ferry about to launch in San Francisco, and innovations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the international cargo shipping space.
LAURA FLANDERS SHOW: Trust-Busting 2024 with Stacy Mitchell & Matt Stoller: A Bipartisan Battle Against Monopoly Power (00:28:00)
Is 2024 the year of trust-busting? This bipartisan issue of small versus big is a fight taking place on the streets and in the federal and state courts; led by grassroots movements and consumer protest. The Biden administration has stepped up anti-trust action, but the number of merger filings is also up. What should we make of this moment? To help answer that question, Laura is joined by two experts on anti-trust action: Stacy Mitchell, Co-Executive Director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Matt Stoller, author of Goliath: The Hundred Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy and publisher of the newsletter BIG on Substack. Mitchell has played a leading role in today’s growing anti-monopoly movement and her work informed the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against Amazon in 2023. Stoller is the former policy advisor to the Senate Budget Committee and also worked for a member of the Financial Services Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives during the financial crisis. In this episode, they unpack how decades of corporate consolidation did not lead to cheaper prices, better service or more jobs, but instead worsened our local economies, the quality of our lives and democracy. How have people power and government action together brought about a shift? Is it real? Hear why one guest calls this moment a delayed policy reaction to the 2008 financial crisis, plus a commentary from Laura on the last time Democrats took on monopoly power this actively – and what happened to that.
THE BOPST SHOW: Say Madness (00:55:25)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear infamous German experimentalists Can, the retro futures of New Orleans singer Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns and dread beat poet Linton Kwei Johnson as well as tunes by CunninLynguists the Swan Silvertones and many others locked out of the nation’s largest terrestrial bandwidths.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/19/24 (00:54:42)
On the Show: David Farnsworth, a Trump-endorsed Republican State Senator in Arizona, says that the 1864 abortion law that is the law of the land is the best possible law. A dismissed juror in Donald Trump’s first criminal trial says that Trump looked yellow, not orange, in court. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas suddenly reappears at the Supreme Court with no explanation whatsoever for his recent absence. Caller comments on when to tip and when not to. Caller scrutinizes Trump’s Truth Social stock “DJT”. Caller asks about the “Genocide Joe” chant at a recent Trump rally. Caller is concerned the left may have to do take action after the 2024 election. Caller worries the 2024 election will be the last one. The Friday Feedback segment.
THURSDAY 04.18.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Thursday April, 18 2024
https://www.democracynow.org/shows
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Solar canopy over Denver school parking lot will provide energy to low-income families
RADIO ECOSHOCK: Nomad Century & Bad Banks (00:58:00)
Are your savings helping the mad new expansion of fossil fuels? From RAN, Dr. April Merleaux names big banks expanding oil, gas & coal from the Arctic to the Amazon. From London, broadcaster, author, and science journalist Gaia Vince talks about the coming mass climate migration in her book Nomad Century – How To Survive The Climate Upheaval.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: How Trump Could Win 2024 with Greg Palast (00:58:00)
Donald Trump cannot win an election in a democracy, unless its bought.. right? Thom Hartmann and investigative journalist Greg Palast go over Donald Trumps plan to stop Americans from voting through voter suppression in order to secure the White House one more time.
YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali – 2024-04-16 (00:58:31)
This week, well examine the on-going, decades-long fight for justice for the survivors of the Bhopal disaster, the largest industrial accident in world history. Amnesty International’s Mark Dummett will explain how people are continuing to suffer while Dow Chemical drags its feet, and how justice can be won. Then well turn to the trend among elite higher education institutions of resuming SAT requirements. As Yale, Harvard and Caltech resume SAT scores in their admissions, Harry Feder of the group FairTest will explain why standardized testing is sexist, racist, and classist and how thousands of schools remain test-free. Finally, Stephanie Abraham commemorates Arab American Heritage month with a look at how communities in the U.S. can use it to demand justice for Gaza.
https://risingupwithsonali.com/
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 29 (00:56:58)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwoChapter01/Walden+Two+Chapter+01.mp3
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/18/24 (00:56:12)
On the Show: Nathan Price, an ex-Trump voter, joins David to discuss what changes his mind, whether his political principles have changed, and much more. A House hearing about President Joe Biden’s elusive “crimes” explodes, with Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin demanding Republican James Comer state which crimes he believes President Biden has committed. MAGA operative Charlie Kirk admits that the Biden ground game is crushing the Trump ground game so far in the 2024 campaign. Right wing ghouls in Arizona cheer after successfully blocking debate about repealing the absurd 1864 Arizona abortion law. The bogus and vapid Republican impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas is already over. Republican Congressman Greg Murphy reveals a new conspiracy theory so absurd and convoluted, it is almost impossible to understand. A disoriented and confused Donald Trump has absolutely no idea how his criminal trial works, bemoaning that his lawyers cannot strike an “unlimited” number of jurors. Alina Habba, Donald Trump’s failed former lawyer, demonstrates why she is a failed lawyer during an interview with Newsmax. Voicemail caller points out the invalidity of referring to the modern right wing as conservative given that they support none of the traditional conservative principles.
WEDNESDAY 04.17.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Wednesday April 17, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Industry has a huge carbon footprint. This technology could help
PATIENTS COME FIRST: Hospital Food (00:13:43)
This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Delante Monroe, a sous chef at Mary Washington Healthcare. He joins us for a conversation about the role of culinary professionals in hospital settings, his award-winning painting skills, his interest in information technology, the power of positivity, and more. https://vhha.com/podcasts/patients-come-first-podcast-delante-monroe/
ALAN WATTS: Stop Feeling Lost by Doing This (00:15:17)
If there is one simple question that bothers us all as human beings, it is: Why are we living? It is a burden on our shoulders, and we cannot think about it without going depressed or becoming sad, because simply we can’t answer it. We got blocked. In this lecture, Alan Watts talks about the game of life, how the answer of that question is: To play. To simply not take it seriously, to stay within the flow of life without having to be very strict and rigid about it. We have to take it as if it was a game. Because if we take it seriously, we will be forced to think scientifically, to predict the future, and be aware that any false move, would lead us to a fatal death, which is not the case.
THIS WAY OUT #1881: Ann Bannon, Beebo Brinker’s BFF & global LGBTQ news! (00:28:59)
Ann Bannons Beebo turns pulp into Pride; Germany simplifies its legal gender change process, while the Vatican claims that gender affirmation violates human dignity, a small U.S. college association bans trans female sports competitors, 3 new Idaho bills add to the states trans oppression, a Florida teacher beats Dont Say Gay and wins her preferred pronouns case, and The North Face turns the other cheek to a new far-right boycott.
Those stories and more this week when you discover This Way Out, the worlds audio oasis for LGBTQ+ news and culture.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Why Trump’s Criminal Hush Money Trial Is a Big Deal (00:58:00)
If Donald really thinks it’s a nothingburger, he certainly isn’t acting like it. Can voter suppression hand the 2024 Election to Trump? Also the neoliberal bullies have controlled the world long enough. We should seek to build societies in which aggression and dominance are not rewarded. Plus, the shady far right-wing threats to keep Biden off some state ballots.
CIVIC CIPHER: The Role of Black Women in Our Democracy with CEO of NCNW Shavon Arline-Bradley (00:59:00)
Shavon Arline-Bradley joins us from the National Council of Negro Women a historical civil rights institution that ensures political organization and representation for Black women. As the president and CEO of the organization, she is able to craft and continue initiatives that benefit our democracy. In the first half of the show, she shares a few of the things the NCNW is doing to protect some of the progress made during the civil rights movement. She also speaks to some of the recent attacks on CRT, Affirmative Action, and DEI initiatives. In the second half of today’s show, we discuss some of the voter suppression initiatives enacted by governments across the country, as well as other attacks on our democracy. Shavon Arline-Bradley also shares with us some best practices for fighting for a more equitable future for us all. Our Way Black History Fact is about Jerry Laws on the man who pioneered the video game cartridge.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 28 (00:18:24)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
ALAN WATTS: If You Try to Hold on to Life You Will Lose It (00:12:22)
Alan Watts talks about how some noble truths but in reality there is no absolute truth. So hope you enjoy. Alan Watts also touches a topic that is very interesting to me, about how by trying to cling or hold on to life we absolutely make it worse.
CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS: The Social Side of Curiosity at Work (00:28:00)
Business and popular magazines are riddled with assurances that the best leaders are curious. That where curiosity goes, success will follow. I blithely encourage people to “choose to be curious.” But the truth is: it isn’t that simple.
There is some skill involved. And, not surprisingly, more than a few social constructs. So, today we’re digging into the social side of curiosity at work with Phil Thompson, PhD. Phil is a professor in the Department of Management at the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech. He’s trying to understand how micro-organizational behaviors such as organizational citizenship behavior, impression management, organizational politics, perceived organizational support, and curiosity influence employees’ job performance. He wants to know: what happens when those dynamics intersect with gender differences? “Organizations advertise they want curious employees, they want people to be curious in the workplace. But I always wondered — there has to be a limit of how much curiosity is too much.” ~ Phil Thompson
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/17/24 (00:52:41)
On the Show: Book bans explode with 4,000 so far in the 2023-2024 school year. Republicans deliver their failed, dead-on-arrival impeachment articles for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to the US Senate. President Joe Biden brutally attacks failed former President Donald Trump in a campaign speech. Failed former President Donald Trump falls asleep again in court, and is threatened by jail by the judge. Donald Trump lashes out at a juror during jury selection and is warned by the judge. A confused Donald Trump admits to the basic facts of the criminal case against him during a disoriented statement outside the courtroom. Alina Habba, Donald Trump’s on-again-off-again lawyer, denies that Trump was sleeping in court, and compares Trump to Nelson Mandela. Support for Donald Trump is crashing in numerous polls now with his first of four criminal trials underway. Truth Social stock is collapsing, now down more than 65% from its peak. Voicemail caller is furiously canceling DirecTV because David is a “socialist” and a “moron.”
TUESDAY 04.16.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Tuesday April 16, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: How to prepare your finances for an extreme weather disaster
ENCOURAGEMENTOLOGY: Forgive to Flourish: Embracing Healing and Growth (00:30:00)
On this show our goal is to find forgiveness so that we may flourish, embracing healing and growth. Weve all heard it before, holding onto a grudge hurts you more than the other person. Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love. But forgiving, even ourselves, is no easy business. The seeds of hurt run deep and many make the act of forgiveness but never truly let go and move forward. Fortunately, there is a path and a roadmap to freedom. Start by acknowledging the hurt and your feelings about it. Then, try to understand the perspective of the person who hurt you or your capabilities and accountability. The next step is a decision, decide to forgive, letting go of resentment, and the desire for revenge. When you see the clearing, work on rebuilding trust and moving forward with a focus on healing and growth.
MAKING CONTACT: America’s Black Capital (00:29:00)
On this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar about his latest book, America’s Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy. The book chronicles how a center of Black excellence emerged amid virulent expressions of white nationalism as African Americans pushed back against Confederate ideology to create an extraordinary locus of achievement.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Will the Warmongers Get Their War? (00:58:00)
Thom is joined by Jamal Abdi of the National Iranian American Council- what do both the Iranian mullahs and Israeli’s Netanyahu have in common? Will they drag us all into a war as they hang on to power by the fingernails?
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR: Protecting Earth (00:58:00)
This time on The Children’s Hour, we wanted to learn more about how National Parks and Wilderness areas are made. 2024 is the 100th anniversary of the Gila Wilderness Area which was the very first wilderness protected by the US Federal Government. Our first guest represents New Mexico’s third Congressional district, and has legislation to add another Wilderness area to the national map. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez explains the process to create National Parks and National Wilderness Areas, and describes how the community is involved.
https://www.childrenshour.org/
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 27. (00:41:09)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
ALAN WATTS: Alan Watts Opens Up About Religion (00:17:54)
This summarised lecture by Alan Watts is from the Alan Watts Library at https://alanwatts.org. The image of Jesus is owned by the church traditions and authorities. He has been moulded to fit the interests of the church patriarchs for centuries, so much so that the prevailing image of Jesus is now so far removed from what he truly represented. Namely an energy from the future who came to earth to bring illumination and knowledge to humanity. The reason why the Jesus/Jeshua personality came to earth was to create an opening or doorway to a different state of consciousness. He wanted to set an example of the possibilities that are available to each human being. He wanted to hold up a mirror to human beings and remind them of their own divine origin and the dormant potentials they carried within. The potentials for peace, freedom and mastership over oneself. Speech extract from “Jesus: His Religion” by Alan Watts, courtesy of https://alanwatts.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4oI0Q62RkE&t=116s
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/16/24 (00:54:27)
On the Show: Congressman Ritchie Torres, a Democrat from New York, joins David to discuss the 2024 election, the state of political discourse in the US, mental health policy, and much more. The Bidens release their 2023 tax returns, and despite there being no controversy over their content and the Bidens’ joint income of $620,000, some are reacting as if it’s some kind of smoking gun. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is unexpectedly missing from court without an explanation. Failed former President Donald Trump reportedly falls asleep during the first day of his first criminal trial. Donald Trump loses his mind after his first day in criminal court, claiming that the judge will not let him go to his son Barron’s funeral, among other lies that he told. Alina Habba, one of Donald Trump’s former lawyers, misstates what due process is during a television appearance, among other confusions and misstatements. David is notified that he successfully deprogrammed a hardcore MAGA Trumpist, a viewer’s father. David attempts to confront a random MAGA Trumpist on Instagram and it does not go well. Voicemail caller says that “Republican Joe Biden” is supporting the “genocide of Palestinian children” and that people should vote for Marianne Williamson.
MONDAY 04.14.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Monday April 14, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS Retired teachers return to Colorado classrooms to teach students about climate change
WHEN THE BIOMASS HITS THE WIND TURBINE #1: Building an Earthship (or Living in a House made of Trash) (00:28:36)
An Earthship is a ecologically focused design concept that incorporates passive solar, thermal mass, rain water harvesting, composting toilets, grey water recycling ” built from materials that would otherwise find their way to the landfill. Popularized by architect Michael Reynolds of Taos, NM ” Annie and Jay Warmke were early adopters of the concept, building the first Earthship east of the Mississippi River beginning in 1996. Since opening their home (which has since expanded into a 40-acre sustainability center) to the public, more than 35,000 people have wandered through their living room ” seeking to understand how to make their lives a bit more sustainable.
https://bluerockstation.podbean.com/
ECONOMIC UPDATE: The Myth of Black Buying Power (00:29:00)
In this weeks Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses how the capitalist political economy can explain the Baltimore Bridge disaster and we then explain why raising minimum wages helps big vs small businesses. We highlight the recent court rulings in New York and how cities can lower rents for their citizens as Kingston, NY just did, (if tenants mobilize to do so). Finally, we have an Interview with Professor Jared A. Ball on the myths of black buying power and black capitalism and the role such myths play in supporting capitalism Jared A. Ball is a Professor of Communication and Africana Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. and author of The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power. Ball is also host of the podcast iMiXWHATiLiKE! and co-founder of Black Power Media.
https://economicupdate.libsyn.com/
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Will Republicans Wake Up to Their Own Toxicity? (00:58:00)
What if preventing access to abortion is a violation of the sincere practice of some religions that actually require abortion in some circumstances? Also… Arizona Republicans are going to the mat for an 1800s law that prohibited abortion. Do they know the crazy that is behind the law they are supporting?
SPIRIT IN ACTION: Philip Berrigan & Swords into Plowshares – Brad Wolf (00:55:00)
Brad Wolf has just released the book, A Ministry of Risk ” Writings on Peace and Nonviolence ” Philip Berrigan, powerfully capturing the life and ministry of Phil, in Phil’s own words, his witness in the struggle for racial justice, against the Vietnam war and all wars, and against nuclear arms through the Plowshares movement. Brad is a deeply committed activist as co-founder of the Peace Action Network of Lancaster, and he recently coordinated the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 25-26 (00:20:59)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
ALAN WATTS: The Illusion of Wealth – It is not money (00:08:53)
A powerful and thought-provoking speech about money and wealth by the great philosopher Alan Watts.
GRASSROOTS: Children’s Health & the Environment (00:28:19)
This week on Grassroots Patti and Doug talk about synthetic turf and the government’s food guidelines. Then Dr. Mark Miller, Director Emeritus of the Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit, talks about children and how they are impacted by environmental exposures.
https://www.greenstreetnews.org/
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/14/24 (00:55:11)
On the Show: Tesla is laying off more than 10% of its global workforce. Something very serious appears to have gone wrong with Jimmy Dore, formerly considered a left wing host, who has now bought into every major conspiracy theory. Former President Donald Trump’s first criminal trial starts today with jury selection in New York in the election interference and hush money case. Just minutes before the start of his criminal trial, failed former President Donald Trump explodes in an outburst on Truth Social. Republican Governor of New Hampshire Chris Sununu stuns ABC host George Stephanopoulos when he admits that he would vote for Trump no matter what Trump is guilty of, and believes most Republicans would, too. Donald Trump appears to have lost the ability to speak coherently during a rally in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, causing some in the crowd to visibly wince in pain. A tour of Trump rally attendees in Pennsylvania is truly a house of horrors. Donald Trump claims that Democrats support killing babies. A pro-choice Trump supporter interviewed by The Good Liars has no idea that Donald Trump is responsible for selecting the Supreme Court judges that led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Voicemail caller wants an explanation from David for how the 2024 election could come down to 500,000 votes in just a few states.
SUNDAY 04.14.24 PROGRAM Notes
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RADIO 2050 #24: Burning History (00:00:00)
Harley Dubois, one of the cultural founders of Burning Man, discusses the evolution and impact of the event. Burning Man is a changemaker that offers a transformational experience to individuals, encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. Over the years, Burning Man has grown from a local underground scene to a global movement, attracting an international audience. The event has also expanded its focus beyond art and self-expression to include disaster relief and community building. However, Burning Man faces challenges in maintaining its core values and navigating relationships with local and federal governments. Dubois emphasizes the importance of kindness, generosity, and community engagement in creating positive change.
https://radioparadise.com/radio2050
EARTH RIOT RADIO #112: 99 Failed Human Protests. Then the Earth Makes Her Move. (00:29:00)
The Earth is the protester now. We don’t know how to join her and – we must. The consume-life economy will oppose any effort to break out of the virtual world of american-style capitalism. We are all the natural disaster. We are inside the tsunamis and quakes and typhoons and heat-waves and fires and floods… We are inside the disappearance of life forms. We cannot oppose the Earth. The Extinction takes life and blesses birth” our wave to ride.
BOOM GODDESS RADIO #514: Empowering Women Alliance (P1) (00:27:05)
On this episode Jennifer introduces you to two extraordinary leaders – Rhonda Peoples and Deb Anderson – of the Empowering Women Alliance, which opens the door for women to find their voices and share their stories with the world. Part 1 of 2.
https://www.boomgoddessradio.com/
Best of ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN April 13, 2024 (00:59:30)
Segment One
We begin the show with Tom Scheller and Paul Waldman, authors of a book about how rural Americans are likely to be the death of democracy. We discuss the opinions that are held by many rural voters, and we note that rural voters have a disproportionate effect on elections. We discuss the problems they face, but how they tend to blame problems on city ‘elites’ when in fact they are due to mismanagement and deliberate actions by the very GOP officials they voted for. We need to ask; what are the representatives of rural areas (whom are mostly Republican) actually doing FOR these rural citizens?
Segment Two
We then catch up with Austin Frerick to discuss his book about the corporate food business/farm business in the United States. Including the emergence of food barons, and how they control food supplies in the US. The Farm Bill, up for renewal this year, should be called the Wall Street Bill, since it benefits large food producing conglomerates, rather than farmers themselves. We discuss the effects on workers, farmers, the environment, and consumers.
BACKGROUND BRIEFING with IAN MASTERS April 11, 2024 (00:59:00)
Israel’s AI Tools “Gospel”, “Lavender” and “Where’s Daddy” Are Being Used For Targeted Assassinations in Gaza | Increased Cooperation Between the U.S., Japan and The Philippines’ Militaries Tops the White House Summit Agenda | An Assessment of the Political Damage to Arizona Republicans From the 1864 Abortion Ban
https://www.backgroundbriefing.org/
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR: The Forest Reminds Us Who We Are: Somatic Herbalism with Sean Padraig O’Donuhue (00:59:00)
Sean Padraig O’Donuhue is a somatic animistic herbalist and poet. His wonderful new book is The Forest Remind Us Who We Are, which goes into our innate connection with plants and how over millions of years humans and plants have become symbiotically interconnected in ways that we learn to ignore in our culture.
DEEP DIVE CYBERSECURITY SHOW: How SpaceX Could Start World War 3! (00:58:49)
Outer Space is the New Wild West! My guest today, Dr. Mike Klipstein former White House National Security Council and Director of National Security Policy and now Senior Public Policy Advisor for Cyber & Space at Baker Donelson, breaks down how SpaceX could start a war! You don’t want to miss this beyond fascinating discussion!!
SATURDAY 04.13.24 PROGRAM Notes
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THE BRADCAST 4/12/2024 Encore: Journalist Alex Burness on new Wisconsin election restrictions, Neo-Nazi recalled from office in OK (00:58:00)
Encore: original airdate 4-12-2024. On today’s ‘BradCast’: Encouraging news from Tuesday’s elections in rural Enid, Oklahoma, where voters successfully removed a neo-Nazi from the city council in a recall election. In Presidential primaries in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin, President Biden again saw small but noteworthy protest votes against him in response to his policy on Israel’s brutal war in Gaza. Donald Trump continued to do worse among his own Republican Party voters, with significant numbers voting for Nikki Haley, who dropped out of the race weeks ago. In Wisconsin, voters approved two deceptively benign constitutional amendments, placed on the ballot by the extremely gerrymandered Republican-controlled state legislature, that could unleash chaos in the November 2024 election. Voting rights journalist ALEX BURNESS of Bolts Magazine explains the two ballot measures that are likely to wreak havoc in November in the closely divided state, and could be wielded to criminalize routine election tasks, intimidate election officials and volunteers, and more.
KEEPING DEMOCRACY ALIVE: There’s No Conflict Between Commercialism and Idealism (00:57:24)
Its basic to the very essence of America. On this show Constitutional Law Professor John O. McGinnis argues that commerce was the mother’s milk of the American Revolution and that the virtues of commerce and idealism need not conflict. Listen in and let him explain how it worked. And still does.
AGING MATTERS: Concierge Medicine with Eileen West, MD, FACP (00:58:03)
Concierge medicine can be defined as a medical practice in which patients pay physicians in advance for unique, round-the-clock access to professional services. When considering concierge medicine, its prudent to learn about approach to care, services, and benefits offered. Eileen West, MD, FACP, Internal Medicine and Women’s Health, and Concierge Medicine Practitioner, www.eileenwestmd.com talks about concierge medicine pros and cons, how it compares to the traditional medical model, and whether its the right choice for personal health care needs.
https://www.agingmattersonline.com/
GROWING GREENER: Boosting the Ecosystem While Boosting Your Spirits (00:29:00)
As the first Executive Director of Homegrown National Park, Brandon Hough talks about his unconventional journey to conservation, and how this non-profit makes it easy for homeowners to find plants that give the maximum boost to the local ecosystem while also, at least in Brandon’s case, relieving eco-grief.
https://www.thomaschristophergardens.com/
TUC RADIO: Simon Michaux – Unveiling the Paradox: Extracting Non-Renewable Riches for a Sustainable Tomorrow (00:29:00)
Where will all the metals and minerals come from that we need for solar panels, windmills, batteries and electric cars? Simon Michaux did 18 years of development and research in the mines of Australia. He knows that minerals and metals are already running short and that we need to create a circular economy based on recycling. In 2015 Simon Michaux came to Europe to learn industrial recycling and the circular economy at the University of Leiden, Netherlands. Michaux is now Associate Professor at GTK, the Geological Survey of Finland. He works with governments, United Nations agencies, non profits and financial institutions to help develop the renewable grid.
THE BOPST SHOW: Laughing at Poverty (00:56:03)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear French singing sensation Charlotte Leslie, English dub master Dennis Bovell, and the Australian, late-70s punk of the Sharks as well as tunes by Faith Mussa, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and many others locked out of the nation’s largest terrestrial bandwidths.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
RALPH NADER RADIO HOUR #527 (00:58:00)
Ralph welcomes Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs to discuss what’s motivating anti-Palestinian extremism in Israel, how the U.S. has been complicit in Israel’s theft of Palestinian territory and genocide against the Palestinian people, and what the United Nations can do to help achieve a lasting peace. Plus, we share Ralph’s recent column: “Israeli Leaders Objective All Along Has Been the Expulsion of Occupied Palestinians and Seizure of Their Remaining Land.
FRIDAY 04.12.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Friday April 12, 2024
https://www.democracynow.org/shows
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Group leads tree plantings in deforestation-wracked Ghana
THIS IS SCIENCE: What We Need to Make Democracy Work (00:29:00)
Longtime Washington journalist Jesse J. Holland talks with Jess about changes in journalism and communicating science in the age of social media and alternative facts, and what we can expect as the 2024 US election cycle swings into gear. This is the second episode in UCS ongoing 2024 election cycle coverage.
https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/podcasts
COUNTERSPIN: Chris Bernadel/Haiti (00:28:00)
Chris Bernadel discusses the chaos in Hait.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Trump’s BS Excuses to ‘Lock Him Up’ in 2025 (00:58:00)
In an act of revenge over his own indictments for criminal activity, Donald Trump is already scheming to exploit the Justice Department to pursue Joe Biden and his family with baseless prosecutions.
SEA CHANGE RADIO: California Termites and the Atmosphere (00:29:00)
California is famous for its picturesque sunsets, year-round mild weather, excellent surf, and largely progressive politics, including forward-thinking greenhouse emission policies. This week on Sea Change Radio, however, we learn about a less pleasant claim to fame for the golden state. Today were speaking with two scientists from Johns Hopkins University who are working to uncover the mysteries behind a dangerous greenhouse gas: sulfuryl fluoride. One such mystery is why so much of this harmful atmospheric compound originates from Southern California. Dylan Gaeta and Scot Miller walk us through changes in termite-eradication practices, how termites are not all alike, and what needs to happen in the nation’s most populous state and elsewhere to solve the problem.
LAURA FLANDERS SHOW: Angela Davis: A Revolutionary Roadmap for Building a Better Future (00:28:00)
With so many urgent crises tugging at our hearts, from war, to climate, to discontent and violence, people want to know: How do we set priorities and do the right thing, especially as that relates to building a better world, and to an election that seems both problematic and the most important of our time? If anyone can ground us thoughtfully in this moment, with all of its challenges and all its potential, its renowned professor, activist, scholar and writer Angela Davis. In her writing, lecturing and many decades of activism, Davis has shown a unique ability to pull competing struggles into a single story ” a story of systems and power. In this special first episode of “Laura Flanders & Friends” (formerly, The Laura Flanders Show), Laura is joined by Angela Davis, a leading voice in the movement for abolition and feminism who has lots to share about her evolution and how decades of activism are coming together in this moment. From Palestine to elections, to our carceral state and collective liberation, this kickoff conversation is packed with Davis insight and the teachings from her latest book Abolition: Politics, Practices, Promises, Vol. 1. What has Davis learned in her 80 years as a freedom fighter? All that, plus a commentary from Laura on the words of the late poet and essayist June Jordan, who writes, I was born a Black woman/and now/I am become a Palestinian.
THE BOPST SHOW: Laughing at Poverty (00:56:03)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear French singing sensation Charlotte Leslie, English dub master Dennis Bovell, and the Australian, late-70s punk of the Sharks as well as tunes by Faith Mussa, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and many others locked out of the nation’s largest terrestrial bandwidths.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/12/24 (00:57:49)
On the Show: Axios reveals Donald Trump’s plan to criminally prosecute Joe Biden if he wins in 2024. Donald Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats are mentally ill. Caller asks about how the right-wing will react if Trump loses again. Caller points out that Trump supporters don’t care that he tried to steal the election. Caller asks whether the polls can be trusted. Caller wonders if Robert F. Kennedy Jr is an actor serving as a spoiler candidate. Caller is dating a Marxist. Caller asks if Trump supporters care about facts that prove them wrong. The Friday Feedback segment.
THURSDAY 04.11.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Thursday April 11, 2024
https://www.democracynow.org/shows
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Want a climate-friendly home? You might need a new breaker box
RADIO ECOSHOCK: The Coming Monster Heat Waves (00:58:00)
New monster heat waves are killing people across the world: the old, children, mothers, simple outdoor workers. A new analysis shows oil and gas production from just five well-known corporations will kill at least 5 million people, and maybe more than 10 million people. The real cost of burning the future with guest researcher Sarah Biermann Becker from Global Witness. Longer, hotter heat waves are here and worse to come. From Utah State University, we speak with co-author of new science – Dr. Wei Zhang. Plus global heat news media leaves out – and two little AI-made climate songs. Pay attention, we will test: are you a human?
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Getting a Little Economic Breathing Room (00:58:00)
Biden is fighting to cancel crushing student debt- why is the right dead-set against letting this happen? And, who are the secretive rich who are funding efforts to fight off universal basic income?
Plus- the real effect of raising the wages of fast food workers..
YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali – 2024-04-09 (00:58:30)
This week, well speak with Huwaida Arraf, a Palestinian American civil and human rights attorney and co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement. Six months after Israel’s war on Gaza began, well take stock of what was lost and learn about how a group of activists and advocates are setting sail to Gaza to directly deliver desperately needed aid as part of the Freedom Flotilla. Then, Jocelyn McCalla, Senior Policy Advisor to the Haitian American Foundation for Democracy will delve deep into the political crisis in Haiti, give us the history of U.S. meddling that led to the current situation, and examine the cause of Haitian migrants.
https://risingupwithsonali.com/
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 23-24 (00:39:15)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
ALAN WATTS: Alan Watts Opens Up About Religion (00:17:54)
This summarised lecture by Alan Watts is from the Alan Watts Library at https://alanwatts.org. The image of Jesus is owned by the church traditions and authorities. He has been moulded to fit the interests of the church patriarchs for centuries, so much so that the prevailing image of Jesus is now so far removed from what he truly represented. Namely an energy from the future who came to earth to bring illumination and knowledge to humanity. The reason why the Jesus/Jeshua personality came to earth was to create an opening or doorway to a different state of consciousness. He wanted to set an example of the possibilities that are available to each human being. He wanted to hold up a mirror to human beings and remind them of their own divine origin and the dormant potentials they carried within. The potentials for peace, freedom and mastership over oneself. Speech extract from “Jesus: His Religion” by Alan Watts, courtesy of https://alanwatts.org
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4oI0Q62RkE&t=116s
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/11/24 (00:56:47)
On the Show: Katherine Stewart, author of “The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism,” joins David to discuss the origins and recent rise in Christian nationalism in the United States among the religious right and Republicans, and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/49AfqBT
President Joe Biden is suddenly leading Donald Trump in recent polls and has also taken a lead in the financial betting markets. Failed former President Donald Trump’s third desperate attempt to delay his New York hush money trial fails, and unless something changes, the trial will start Monday. Donald Trump explodes after his appeals are rejected, publishing fourteen unhinged vlogs to Truth Social. MAGA is realizing that they are doing themselves in with the anti-abortion insanity. Donald Trump says it would be okay for states to decide to imprison doctors who perform abortions, if that’s what they want to do. A reporter asks Donald Trump whether Arizona has gone to far with their 1864 abortion law, and Trump says both yes and no. Alina Habba, Donald Trump’s on-again-off-again lawyer, has been fired by Trump’s former CFO Allen Weisselberg. Fox News host Jesse Watters confusedly thinks that $20/hour is a “six figure” salary during his appearance on the Patrick Bet-David show. Donald Trump’s media stock, DJT, is crashing quickly. https://davidpakman.com/
WEDNESDAY 04.10.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Wednesday April 10, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: A nemesis of clams is thriving as Maines waters warm
PATIENTS COME FIRST: UVA Health (00:19:26)
This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features UVA Health CEO Dr. Craig Kent, who also serves as Executive Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Virginia and is a past member of the VHHA Board of Directors. Dr. Kent joins us for a conversation about his career and work, a discussion about some exciting clinical research being conducted at UVA Health, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.
ALAN WATTS: Unveiling Wealth’s Secret (00:10:38)
In this video, bestselling author and thinker, Alan Watts, talks about the power of letting go and the importance of self-empowerment. Watts, who was once homeless and addicted to drugs, discusses the importance of allowing oneself to be healed and the spiritual awakening that occurs as a result. If you’re looking to explore the power of self-empowerment and spiritual awakening, then this video is for you. Watts takes a fascinating look at the path to wealth and how it can be attained through letting go.
THIS WAY OUT #1880: “Stranger Than Straight” Redux & global LGBTQ news & more! (00:28:59)
Queer kitch comes out Stranger Than Straight; a 4-years-ago-this-month musical reminder from Emmas Revolution; Ugandas Kill the Gays Act withstands a court challenge, a Russian drag show club owner is arrested for extremism at a Moscow airport, the U.N. Human Rights Council addresses intersex discrimination for the first time, Wisconsin trans student athletes win their governors vote, and a Florida Republican claims Pride in his anti-LGBTQ voting record. All that and more this week when you choose This Way Out, the worlds audio oasis for LGBTQ+ news and culture.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: The Truth About Messaging (00:58:00)
Are rural Republicans dense or just listening to too much right wing propaganda? Are Democrats really worse at messaging? Do Republicans have a brain deficiency? Also- Trump’s legal noose tightens…
CIVIC CIPHER: How Effective are Tough on Crime Laws? / Real Migrants Love America (00:59:00)
The first half of today’s show is dedicated to discussing how ineffective Tough on Crime laws are. There is a wave of politicians campaigning on how stricter laws and increased police presence will make things safer, but the data simply doesnt support that conclusion. In the second half of today’s show, we remember the migrant workers who lost their lives during the Key Bridge collapse in Maryland. We try to reclaim the original narrative suggesting that most folks are as hard working as these individuals who died while making this country better. Our Way Black History Fact is about Willie James Howard, the young man who was lynched in a very similar way to Emmett Till.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 21-22 (00:23:28)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS: A Special Alchemy: Curiosity. Empathy & Social Media, with Dr. Ben Rein (00:28:00)
Today’s conversation with Ben Rein, PhD is a Choose to Be Curious trifecta: a neuroscientist, who studies empathy, has devoted himself to science communication, and willingly stands in the chaotic swirl where curiosity can go weirdly very awry. Ben is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Robert Malenka’s lab at Stanford University and a science communicator on social media. You might know him as Dr.Brein on TikTok or Doctor.Brein on Instagram. He’s the one summarizing research papers, teaching neuroscience basics, and debunking viral videos that promote scientific misinformation. Ben has managed to combine curiosity, empathy and social media and have genuine good come of it. At some point in our conversation I declared his work a “special kind of alchemy.” I stand by that. “We need to be very curious about the information we receive, especially before we adopt it.” ~ Dr. Ben Rein
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/10/24 (00:55:35)
On the Show: Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst, New York Magazine Columnist, and author of the new book “Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It,” joins David to discuss the real two-tiered justice system, accountability, and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3PV7vrT Just days after Donald Trump puts out a video about abortion essentially saying “let states do whatever they want,” the Arizona Supreme Court upholds an 1864 abortion law that is a near-total ban on abortion, without exceptions for rape or incest, and with criminal penalties for abortion providers. Republican Congressman Greg Murphy drops the grotesque abortion lie that Democrats want “after-birth abortions” during an appearance on Fox News. Failed former President Donald Trump takes credit for President Joe Biden’s stock market record and warns Jews during a disgusting interview on Real America’s Voice with Wayne Allyn Root. Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign National Press Secretary, claims during an interview that President Joe Biden can’t speak, and in doing so, uses the made up word “damnening” twice. Sarah Matthews, former aide to President Donald Trump, says that she has no choice but to vote for President Joe Biden in 2024. Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s 2024 Vice Presidential running mate, hasn’t been seen at public events since her VP announcement. Former Trump voter Jim-Bob from West Virginia is voting for President Joe Biden in 2024. Absolutely furious voicemail caller attacks David for a long list of reasons.
TUESDAY 04.09.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Tuesday April 9, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Florida’s tiny fairy tale deer are losing habitat as seas rise
ENCOURAGEMENTOLOGY: Connecting: Building Strong Social Bridges (00:30:00)
On this showwe are exploring the importance of connecting and building strong social bridges. No matter where you think you are with your current circles, there is always room to grow, strengthen, and nurture. You may think youre a loner but we all need someone who has our back, cares what happens to us, and encourages us along our journey. A strong social bridge refers to a meaningful and supportive connection between individuals. It is characterized by trust, mutual respect, and open communication. Strong social bridges provide a sense of belonging, emotional support, and a network of people who can help each other navigate lifes challenges. These connections are essential for building a supportive community and promoting overall well-being. When was the last time you looked to your corner for support? It may be time for a little inventory, whos there for you and who are you there for?
MAKING CONTACT: The Origins of Zionism (00:29:00)
In the midst of repeated, outsized, and unprecedented attacks on the people of Gaza, we talk to Rashid Khalidi about his book “The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine.” We focus on the very early history of the zionist movement in Palestine and his argument that it was, from the start, a settler-colonial endeavor.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Did RFK Jr’s campaign Just Weigh in For Trump? (00:58:00)
White Rural Rage: The Secret Political Force Shaping America’s Future. Trump’s $175M Bond deal scam, New Bird Flu is very troubling, how Ohio is trying to block Biden from the ballot and how the far-right is pressuring Netanyahu not to end the Gaza war. Did RFK Jr’s campaign just weigh in for Trump? There were 12 mass shootings in America this past week – did you know? Crazy Alert! Rudy Giulaniani says earthquakes are targeting “communist” states in America. Seriously?
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR: Backyard Wildlife (00:58:00)
What’s wild about your backyard? This time on The Children’s Hour, we explore creating a backyard or balcony to attract wildlife in a visit with Laurel Ladwig, a more-than-human geographer. She’s part of a movement of reconciliation ecologists who encourage people to increase habitats around our homes to help critters that need more nectar, pollen, shade, and food to survive in our artificial urban environments.
https://www.childrenshour.org/
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 19-20 (00:58:38)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/9/24 (00:55:55)
On the Show: The solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 appears to have broken the brains of many Fox News hosts, with them linking the eclipse to the US-Mexico border and generally making no sense. Sunny Hostin, co-host of The View, wrongly links the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse to climate change. CNN brutally fact checks Donald Trump’s recent statement about abortion, but missed at least one critical aspect of it. An element of the right wing is revolting against Donald Trump over his recent abortion video. Rita Palma, an advisor to presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., admits in a meeting with Republicans in New York that his campaign is united with Trump supporters against Joe Biden, and even outlines ways for RFK supporters to help Trump. Failed former President Donald Trump loses it when a judge shoots down his attempted appeal of his trial date with a single sentence filing. Donald Trump wildly claims that President Joe Biden defecated on the Resolute Desk at the White House during his recent major fundraiser in Florida. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says that it was a mistake to endorse President Joe Biden in 2020 and he will not be making an endorsement this year. A drunk Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert was reportedly cut off by a bartender at a Republican gala, and security intervened as she attempted to get pictures with Donald Trump. Christian voicemail caller is upset that David examined the claims around the supposed Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
MONDAY 04.08.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Monday April 8, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: A blizzard put a hyper-efficient home to the test. It passed
WHEN THE BIOMASS HITS THE WIND TURBINE # 146: The Environmental Impact of Lawns (00:29:25)
Ah, the suburban dream. A lush, freshly cut lawn stretching as far as the eye can see. But as far as the planet is concerned, that lawn is an ecological disaster, a toxic polluting wasteland devoid of biodiversity. Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the resources consumed and the environmental problems unleashed when we pursue the perfect lawn. And what are some alternatives that are a bit gentler on Mother Earth?
https://bluerockstation.podbean.com/
ECONOMIC UPDATE: Resurgent Labor In The South (00:29:00)
On this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses the US Treasury Department’s charge against Apple as a monopoly, Georgia’s state government siding openly with employers against unions, two union members deciding to enter important elections as independent voices in Nebraska and West Virginia, and a critique of the FED’s policy that keeps inflation and interest rates high. Finally, we interview Mike Elk, publisher of the Payday Report, on his views regarding the important UAW fight for union recognition at a VW plant in Chattanooga, TN.
https://economicupdate.libsyn.com/
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Prelude to November (00:58:00)
What would America be like if we had simply put into office the candidate for president who actually received the most votes? A movement to bypass the electoral college is gradually gaining strength- but will it be in place before the election? Plus- a simple choice that will reduce your chance of heart attack and stroke.
SPIRIT IN ACTION: Words to Change the World from GLPR (00:55:00)
One of the sources of the rich cadre of authors and activists I have here on Spirit In Action is the promotion of writers done by Peter Bermudes of GLPR ” that’s Gail Leondar Public Relations ” and it was through Gail that I was first acquainted with GLPR, though Peter has been at the helm since 4 years ago. In many ways, the mission of GLPR dovetails perfectly with that of NSR, helping find and raise up the voice of those making this world better through their ideas and writing. GLPR has done promotion for so many vital and powerful change leaders over the decades, like Dr. Helen Caldicott, the Dalai Lama, Frances Moore Lappe, James Loewen, Chuck Collins, and a thousand others, aiding them in getting their ideas and insights out to the wider world.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 17-18 (00:30:28)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
GRASSROOTS: The Healthy Light Show with Dr. Josh Rosenthal (00:29:06)
Are you allowing the sun to set your internal body clock? Are you confusing your body looking at blue light screens late at night? This week Patti and Doug talk with light specialist Dr. Josh Rosenthal about how our bodies were designed to be in rhythm with the sun, and how being aware of light can keep us healthy.
https://www.greenstreetnews.org/
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/8/24 (00:56:21)
On the Show: Elements of MAGA, including Marjorie Taylor Greene’s boyfriend Brian Glenn, and Trump’s former lawyer Rudy Giuliani, have some interesting ideas about the meaning of the eclipse and recent earthquake, as well as so-called “locusts,” by which they mean cicadas. In a stunning new Franklin and Marshall poll of Pennsylvania voters, President Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 10 in a head-to-head race. Fox News, including Maria Bartiromo, are simply devastated by the latest strong jobs report. Republican Senator JD Vance appears on Maria Bartiromo’s Fox News show to diminish the latest jobs report by claiming many of the jobs went to foreign-born people. Examining whether a central claim to the resurrection of Jesus — that his tomb was “found empty by women” — is based on any historical facts. A then and now look at Donald Trump’s vocabulary, speaking ability, and coherence over the last 45 years. A confused Donald Trump stuns MAGA voters with a new video about abortion in which he appears to say essentially “do whatever you want as long as you support me.” A miserable-looking Melania Trump joins Donald Trump at his major fundraising event over the weekend. Voicemail caller asks David how much daily soy he is “taking.”
SUNDAY 04.07.24 PROGRAM Notes
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RADIO 2050 #22: A Different Kind of Therapy (00:58:06)
Sarah Gael, a transpersonal psychedelic psychotherapist and harm reduction advocate, discusses the use of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. She explains the process of therapy, the role of MDMA in trauma therapy, and the mechanism of action of MDMA. She also touches on harm reduction in psychedelic use and shares her experiences at Burning Man and the Zendo Project. Sarah emphasizes the importance of engaging in personal healing work and encourages individuals to share their positive psychedelic experiences to help destigmatize their use.
https://radioparadise.com/radio2050
EARTH RIOT RADIO #111: Start the Ecstatic Enviromania (00:29:00)
It is clearly a moment for a new approach to defending the Earth. All manner of protests can be absorbed by the police and their corporation sponsors. Control of the press, shadow-banning of social media, the constant presence of aggressive marketing – the sources of climate toxins have had many years to perfect their response to standard protesting. But the quasi-religion advocated by the Ehrlichs allows for a regard for the intelligence of nature put forward by James Lovelock and Lyn Marguliis in the Earth as Gaia. This means that activists are a part of a larger living being. Direct actions become rituals, and we are the fire and the flood.
BOOM GODDESS RADIO #513: Boom Goddess Oscars Review (00:24:18)
This week Jennifer and our Boom Goddess critics share their thoughts on this year’s films that were nominated for Best Picture Oscars.
https://www.boomgoddessradio.com/
Best of ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN April 6, 2024 (00:59:30)
Segment One
We begin the show with Anders Croy, Communications Director, Florida Watch and DeSantis Watch. We discuss the latest rulings by the Florida Supreme Court, one which upheld the constitutionality a 6-week ban on abortions. The law, signed by the Governor last year had been challenged as unconstitutional. In a second decision however, the Court allowed a referendum question to codify abortion as a constitutional right. So in November, Floridians will be casting their ballots. Separately, medical benefits for children have been revoked, which had been in place during the pandemic. Florida has not participated in the federal Medicaid program. The cost of living has risen sharply in the state due to higher housing costs, insurance, sales tax, and many other hidden taxes and fees. Florida has become DeSantis’ petri dish for policies he wanted for the US as a whole.
Segment Two
We then catch up with Anne Nelson, a professor at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, author and lecturer. We discuss Project 2025, the road map that the far right, under the aegis of the Heritage Foundation, and others like it, have developed, and are now planning to institute, no matter if Trump is elected or not. A systemic buildup of this effort is in place, and its proponents have worked from precinct level up to the federal level. The goal is to institute a theocracy to rule the country, and the religion is none other than christo-fascism.
https://www.arniearnesen.org/WP/
BACKGROUND BRIEFING with IAN MASTERS: (00:59:00)
Trump’s Piety in Contrast to the Porn he Faces and the Cruelty and Hatred he Displays | The 100 Right Wing Tax-Exempt Organizations With Over $2 Billion to Elect Trump | AFRICOM Loses Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali and Niger to the Russians
https://www.backgroundbriefing.org/
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR: For No Good Reason – The Art and Philosophy of British Artist and Illustrator Ralph Steadman (00:59:00)
Ralph Steadman is a British artist and illustrator, most well known for his collaboration on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas with author Hunter S. Thompson. He’s renowned for his political and social caricatures, cartoons and numerous books of his artwork. He’s also the subject of the 2012 film For No Good Reason.
DEEP DIVE CYBERSECURITY SHOW: How SpaceX Could Start World War 3! (00:58:49)
Outer Space is the New Wild West! My guest today, Dr. Mike Klipstein former White House National Security Council and Director of National Security Policy and now Senior Public Policy Advisor for Cyber & Space at Baker Donelson, breaks down how SpaceX could start a war! You don’t want to miss this beyond fascinating discussion!!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-dive-radio-show-and-nicks-nerd-news/id1262505658
SATURDAY 04.06.24 PROGRAM Notes
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THE BRADCAST 4/5/2024 Encore: Last Week Today and why it matters, with guests ‘Driftglass’ and Frances Langum (00:58:00)
Encore: original airdate 4-1-2-24. On today’s ‘BradCast’: It may be April Fool’s Day, but it’s no joke that we are back! Last week brought a firehose of important and historic developments. Our old friends ‘DRIFTGLASS’ and his co-host of the Pro Left Podcast, FRANCES LANGUM, who is also Associate Editor at the Crooks & Liars blog, join us today to add actual context, depth and insight to all those headlines, and what it all means going forward. In a lively and insightful conversation, we cover a smorgasbord of big news — from the MAGA GOP histrionics over averting a government shutdown to the latest on Donald Trump’s many criminal and civil cases, his scammy, just-in-time public stock offering of his social media site, and his peddling of a Trump-branded Bible (both of which directly line his pockets). We also cover new developments in the Israel-Hamas war and Gaza, NBC’s hiring/firing of Ronna McDaniel, a remarkable special election result in Alabama, and much, much more.
KEEPING DEMOCRACY ALIVE: Seek Higher Ground: The Laws of Nature Are Not Optional (00:58:00)
Enough flooding already! Our old ways don’t work and are economically stupid. We’ve built all the dams we need and that nature can handle. Development in flood zones is still happening faster than more sustainable locations. In his new book; Seek Higher Ground, The Natural Solution to Our Urgent Flooding Crisis, award winning author and conservationist Tim Palmer argues there can be a bipartisan solution if we take it seriously. We do have to find a different way, and in this podcast Palmer spells it out.
AGING MATTERS: Retirement Coaching with Hugh Willard, M.Ed. (00:58:02)
Retirement can be troubling, thrilling and intimidating, and its normal to feel overwhelmed or uncertain about the road ahead. A retirement coach can offer practical guidance and support to help navigate this new chapter of life.
Hugh Willard, M.Ed., Psychotherapist, Retirement Coach, and Author, Finding Beauty in the Gray, www.hughwillard.com talks about identifying primary elements of retirement planning, and benefits of working with a retirement coach to help prepare for post career life. Questions? Email: cbeversdorf@comcast.net
https://www.agingmattersonline.com/
GROWING GREENER: Daryl Beyers Shares a Fresh Approach to Gardening Fundamentals (00:29:00)
Coordinator of the New York Botanical Gardens Gardening Education Program, Daryl Beyers has developed a fresh approach to teaching the fundamentals of the craft, one that not only provides a strong foundation for novices to go on and build their own skills, but which has proved valuable to experienced practitioners who want to move beyond the old-fashioned, often environmentally harmful practices they may absorbed at the beginning of their careers.
https://www.thomaschristophergardens.com/
TUC RADIO: Norman Finkelstein and Chris Hedges discuss Israel and Gaza at Princeton University (00:29:00)
Here are highlights from an almost two-hour event streamed Live and archived by the Real News Network.
Norman Finkelstein is the author of many books, including the Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering; and Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom. He received his PhD from Princeton Universitys Department of Politics and has held faculty positions at Brooklyn and Hunter Colleges, and Rutgers, New York, and DePaul Universities. Finkelstein’s personal experience shaped his life. His mother survived the Majdanek concentration camp, his father survived Auschwitz. Chris Hedges was the Middle East Bureau chief for the New York Times and a vocal critic of the invasion of Iraq. He left the paper after being told by the editors that he was not allowed to publicly speak out against the war. The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. You can find the almost two-hour long recording of the event: Norman Finkelstein and Chris Hedges discuss Israel and Gaza at Princeton on YouTube. Please support everybody involved.
THE BOPST SHOW: Cranked Up Really High (00:55:52)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear the classic 70s English punk rock by Slaughter & The Dogs, Nigerian Afrobeat from Femi Kuti, and 21st century Spanish hip hop straight out of the mouth of the one & only El Sr. Rojo as well as sounds by John Coltrane, Ranking Tiger and many others outside of mainstream consciousness.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
RALPH NADER RADIO HOUR #526 (00:58:00)
Ralph welcomes Chris Anderson, author of Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading where he explains how techniques for tapping into the potential of the internet to turbocharge generosity can fund and scale-up bold, audacious projects for the common good.
https://www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/
FRIDAY 04.05.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Friday April 5, 2024
https://www.democracynow.org/shows
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Colorado farmer finds success with drought-resilient millet
THIS IS SCIENCE: Feet To The Fire (00:29:00)
Jess talks with California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta about a historic lawsuit he filed against Big Oil to hold them accountable for the devastating effects of climate change caused by their fossil fuel products.
https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/podcasts
COUNTERSPIN: Phyllis Bennis on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution, Robert Weissman on Boeing Scandal (00:28:00)This week on CounterSpin: A senior UN human rights official told the BBC that there is a “plausible” case that Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, a war crime. Meanwhile, US citizens struggle to make sense of White House policy that seems to call for getting aid to Palestinians while pursuing a course of action that makes that aid necessary, if insufficient. Phyllis Bennis is senior fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, an international advisor with Jewish Voice for Peace and a longtime UN-watcher. She joins us with thoughts on the evolving situation.
Also on the show: As reporter Alex Sammon outlined five years ago in the American Prospect, the Boeing scandal is an exemplar of the corporate crisis of our age. Putting resources that should’ve been put into safety into shareholder dividends and stock buybacks, selling warning indicators that alert pilots to problems with flight-control software as optional extras, and outsourcing engineering to coders in India making $9 an hour—these weren’t accidents; they were choices, made consciously, over time. So why are media so excited about Boeing’s CEO stepping down, as though his “taking one for the team” means changing the playbook? We hear from Robert Weissman, president of Public Citizen.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Will Biden Ever Stop Israel? (00:58:00)
How bad does Netanyahu’s behavior have to be before the president will forcefully stand up to him?.. Also, Thom gets the latest direct from Ukraine with war correspondent Phil Ittner. Plus – Thom reads from “Perilous Medicine: The Struggle to Protect Health Care from the Violence of War” by Leonard Rubenstein.
SEA CHANGE RADIO: Rod Graham: The Case For Legacy Preference in College Admissions (00:29:00)
Legacy students, applicants whose families attended the school, comprised 36 percent of Harvards class of 2022. Notably, 77% of students admitted to Harvard via legacy preference are white. These days, however, the practice of giving legacy applicants a competitive edge over their peers in college admission decisions has come under fire. Last week on Sea Change Radio, we spoke with Law Professor John Brittain, from the University of the District of Columbia, who made the case for ending legacy preference in college admissions, asserting that it preserves wealth, power, and privilege. This week, we speak to Rod Graham, a sociology professor at Old Dominion University, who offers a contrasting perspective. Graham explains why he believes that legacy preference admissions should just be considered another factor that admissions officers should be free to consider, similar to how they may weigh an applicants geography, race, athletic prowess, and other factors.
LAURA FLANDERS SHOW: North Carolina’s LGBTQ Community Stands Against Domestic Terrorism (00:28:00)
On December 3, 2022, an attack on two electrical substations in Moore County, North Carolina left 45,000 households and businesses without power for up to five days. It was the biggest domestic terrorist attack on the electricity grid in U.S. history, but one year later, no arrests have been made and authorities have named no suspects other than to say that whoever did this knew what they were doing. In this installment of The Laura Flanders Shows investigation into the local roots of the January 6 insurrection in one state, North Carolina, Laura speaks with the North Carolinians who were at a drag show in Moore County when the lights went out. Downtown Divas had been harassed for months by anti-LGBTQ leaders ” did the sabotage attack have anything to do with that harassment or the drag performance scheduled that night? As legislators and local leaders continue to roll back LGBTQ rights, they remain largely silent about the real threats facing North Carolinians and the nation from domestic terrorists with their sights set on U.S. power grids. Why? This episode also looks at how the LGBTQ community in North Carolina is standing up to hate and creating safety ” with Drag operatics ” for all.
THE BOPST SHOW: Cranked Up Really High (00:55:52)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear the classic 70s English punk rock by Slaughter & The Dogs, Nigerian Afrobeat from Femi Kuti, and 21st century Spanish hip hop straight out of the mouth of the one & only El Sr. Rojo as well as sounds by John Coltrane, Ranking Tiger and many others outside of mainstream consciousness.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/5/24 (00:49:16)
On the Show: Producer Pat Ford fills in for David. Donald Trump suffers three straight legal defeats, as judges strike down his attempts to get two of his criminal trials dismissed and one of them delayed. Joe Biden is leading in an increasing number of national polls and leading in the prediction markets. Donald Trump’s Truth Social stock “DJT” has been on a precipitous decline since its NASDAQ debut, costing Trump billions in net worth. Republicans claim to be against DEI and affirmative action, yet they benefit greatly from the Electoral College and the structure of the Senate, which are effectively diversity programs to help smaller states. Right-wing trolls call Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott a “DEI hire” in racist online attacks. Fox host Maria Bartiromo claims that Biden can’t win without rigging the election, setting the groundwork for more election-denying conspiracy theories if Trump loses again. The Florida state Supreme Court puts abortion rights on the ballot in a move that will likely help Joe Biden and Democrats. Fox contributor Tammy Bruce argues that Trump selling bibles is a “regular guy” thing to do.
THURSDAY 04.04.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Thursday April 4, 2024
https://www.democracynow.org/shows
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Group to monitor air pollution in 12 U.S. cities with large Hispanic populations
RADIO ECOSHOCK: Why So Hot So Fast? (00:58:00)
Gavin Schmidt is Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies. He tells us Climate models can’t explain 2023s huge heat anomaly – we could be in uncharted territory. Meanwhile, so much ice is melting at the Poles, Earth’s rotation is changing. Dr. Chad Greene from NASAS lab in California reveals Greenland lost even more ice than we knew. Cutting climate science from NASA, this week on Radio Ecoshock.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Time For Us to Divorce Netanyahu (00:58:00)
Mark Pocan joins Thom with listener questions- Should we still be shipping Netanyahu the bombs he needs to level Gaza?..Should Reps be forced to do town halls?.. How can we better use the overcharge waste behind Medicare Advantage?..Plus – Thom reads from “The Case Against George W. Bush” by Steven C. Markoff.
YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali — 2024-01-02 (00:58:31)
This week, Iman Husain joins us to discuss her new story, The Protest Song the IDF Tried to Silence, about a 1972 protest song by Palestinian singer Zeinab Shaath that is now being heard widely. Then, my colleague Breanna Draxler guest hosts an interview with Grist Magazines Tory Stephens about imagining just climate futures. Finally well turn to Dr. Amara Enyia, Policy and Research Director for the Movement for Black Lives, to discuss the results of a new survey showing that the majority of Black Americans support divesting from police departments and investing in the things that keep people safe: healthcare, education, mental health services and more.
https://risingupwithsonali.com/
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 15-16 (00:44:23)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
ALAN WATTS: Conquering Fear (00:14:32)
Conquering Fear by Alan Watts. Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British writer and lecturer who interpreted and popularized Eastern philosophy and religion for a Western audience. Watts wrote more than 25 books and articles on subjects important to Eastern and Western religion, introducing the then-burgeoning youth culture to The Way of Zen (1957), one of the first bestselling books on Buddhism. In Psychotherapy East and West (1961), Watts proposed that Buddhism could be thought of as a form of psychotherapy and not a religion. He considered Nature, Man, and Woman (1958) to be, “from a literary point of view—the best book I have ever written.” He also explored human consciousness and psychedelics in the essay “The New Alchemy” (1958) and in the book The Joyous Cosmology (1962).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8y3IVgcrpo
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/4/24 (00:57:20)
On the Show: Failed former President Donald Trump is destroying the Republican Party financially and there seem to be no Republicans willing to stop him. Osama bin Laden’s niece, Noor bin Ladin, is a Trump-supporting Q-Anon believer, in a case of strange political bedfellows. Caller talks about Senator Katie Britt’s bizarre State of the Union response. Caller predicts Trump will pick a woman as his running mate. Caller discusses the prospect of Kamala Harris replacing Joe Biden. Caller explains why he’s no longer a Trump supporter. Caller asks about voting in person versus voting by mail. The Friday Feedback segment.https://davidpakman.com/
WEDNESDAY 04.03.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Wednesday April 3, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: The plastics industry’s carbon footprint has doubled in the past few decades
PATIENTS COME FIRST: Sports Therapy (00:16:57)
This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features an interview with Caitlyn Berry, an occupational therapist with Sportable, a Richmond-based adaptive sports organization. The conversation covers the mission and history of Sportable, the work of occupational therapists, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.
https://vhha.com/podcasts/patients-come-first-podcast-caitlyn-berry/
ALAN WATTS: Understanding the Synchronicity of The Universe (00:12:37)
Alan Watts. Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher, writer, and speaker, best known as an interpreter and populariser of Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. Born in Chislehurst, England, he moved to the United States in 1938 and began Zen training in New York.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4CooI0kC6w&t=97s
THIS WAY OUT #1879: This Way Out, Born 1988: Thens Making Nows & global LGBTQ news! (00:29:00)
Happy Birthday to This Way Out! Thailand’s marriage equality bill passes the lower house in a landslide, Houthis to crucify nine for immoral acts in Yemen, Wyoming cancels pediatric gender-affirming healthcare, a Texas judge extends her block of A.G. Ken Paxton’s P-FLAG probe, a trans darts champs twin wins get protested, and a bomb threat in Pennsylvania closes a drag queens story book.
Those stories and more this week as we begin our 36th year helping you find This Way Out, the worlds audio oasis for LGBTQ+ news and culture.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Thom v. Sheriff Mack (00:58:00)
Thom joins in on a spirited discussion on corporate and government corruption between libertarian activist Sheriff Richard Mack. Who really wants who to be a king? Plus- a reading from “Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny” by Edward J. Watts
CIVIC CIPHER: How Old Should Kids Be Before Hearing the N-Word? / Some Happier Headlines (00:59:00)
The first half of today’s show sees us discussing an incident that happened to one of our children. We discuss having the conversation about the n-word, how the innocence of Black youth seems to be shed long before it should be, and how to have the many facets of the conversation while dealing with the weight of the issue. In the second half of today’s show, we discuss some of the recent news stories that had positive (or at least not negative) outcomes for those of us seeking social justice in this country. Our Way Black History Fact is about Sister Rosetta Tharpe the Godmother of Rock and Roll.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 13-14 (00:32:27)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS: Seeing Like a Location Scout, with Aaron Hurvitz (00:28:00)
What might the rest of us learn from someone whose job it is to observe places really closely? I met movie location scout Aaron Hurvitz at a wedding last summer and immediately thought (1) cool suit, and (2) interesting job — seems like a curiosity enterprise to me! Aaron’s location scouting credits include Joker, West Side Story, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Maestro. He says he likes “bringing to reality what’s on the page.” Indeed!” I would say curiosity is definitely a huge asset. I would say a boldness to go places and throw caution to the wind, and just say, ‘I wonder what’s inside that fence, or what’s behind that door…'” ~ Aaron Hurvitz
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW4/3/24 (00:00:00)
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TUESDAY 04.02.24 PROGRAM Notes
6-hour loop begins at NOON, repeats until following noon
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Tuesday April 2, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Wind farm radar system reduces nighttime light pollution in Iowa
ENCOURAGEMENTOLOGY: Empowering Thoughts: The Impact of Your Mindset on Hope and the Future (00:30:01)
On this show we are exploring the impact your mindset has on hope and your future as we lean into producing empowering thoughts. It’s time to stop the hamster wheel of thinking for an important check-in. It’s no secret that our minds are incredibly active, even when we’re sleeping! According to cognitive neuroscientists, we are conscious of only about 5 percent of our cognitive activity, so most of our decisions, actions, emotions, and behavior depends on the 95 percent of brain activity that goes beyond our conscious awareness. It’s time to be intentional and grab a little more of the unconscious market share. We can move in the right direction by shifting our thinking patterns, interrupting negative self-talk, and being willing to embrace the unknown with possibility and hope.
MAKING CONTACT: No, COVID Isn’t Over, and the Need for Continued Community (00:29:00)
March marks four years since the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health failures and government inaction have forced communities to take matters into their own hands. On today’s show, we look at two groups steeped in the values of community care: the Auntie Sewing Squad and Pandemic Solidarity for the Long Future.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: How to Eliminate Homelessness in Oregon and Beyond! (00:58:00)
This is how Viktor Orbon took over the media in Hungary. Crazy Alert! GOP Congressman Calls For Treating Gaza “Like Nagasaki And Hiroshima.” Writer, pastor & activist John Pavlovitz says that Christians should condemn Christian nationalism & evangelical theocracy. Plus is there a new legal headache coming Donald Trump’s way? How an Oregon county has eliminated homelessness!
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR: The Poet Within (00:58:00)
This time on The Children’s Hour, New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp inspires us to find our poet within, putting our feelings, thoughts, stories and ideas into words to create our own poetry. Featuring poems read by Bob Odenkirk, Joy Harjo, and others, we celebrate poetry and explore our own poet within each one of us.
https://www.childrenshour.org/
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 11-12 (00:29:43)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
BETWEEN THE LINES RADIO NEWSMAGAZINE (00:29:00)
After 5 Months of Palestinian Carnage US Finally Allows Passage of UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution; Stop Cop City Opponents Fight to have Atlanta Voters Decide Fate of Militarized Police Training Facility; Assessing Biden’s Domestic Policy Agenda as 2024 Election Campaign Heat Up.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/2/24 (00:56:15)
On the Show: Adrienne Shropshire, Executive Director of BlackPAC, a left-leaning political action committee focused on mobilizing and engaging with African American voters, joins David to discuss the false narrative that there is a massive racial realignment happening such that non-white voters are flocking to Donald Trump in 2024. A deeper dive at the authoritarian nightmare that is Project 2025. Donald Trump is scamming his followers with faux economic populist rhetoric once again, and they are falling for it once again. President Joe Biden defends and supports the trans community on Trans Day of Visibility, while Donald Trump calls its overlap with Easter “blasphemous.” President Joe Biden raises more money in one night, $25 million, than Donald Trump raised in all of February. Confronting the harsh reality that the real problem is not Donald Trump, but rather the tens of millions of voters willing to vote for him. Former Donald Trump voters explain the one major reason they abandoned him in 2024, the threat that he represents to democracy. Voicemail caller threatens to cancel his Membership over Producer Pat’s mixing up of “tragedy” and “travesty” on the award-winning, world-famous Bonus Show.
MONDAY 04.01.24 PROGRAM Notes
6-hour loop begins at NOON, repeats until following noon
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Monday April 1, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: A growing number of homeowners face repeat flooding
WHEN THE BIOMASS HITS THE WIND TURBINE #114 – Socially Responsible Investing (00:28:34)
Every dollar you spend is a vote. Every dollar you invest or save is also a vote. How can you make sure that the companies you support also support an agenda and a world vision that you agree with? And just what should you look for when trying to decide where to place your money? Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station as they speak with Michelle Wilson, Financial Planner and owner of Athens Impact Socially Responsible Investments as they discuss the evils and advantages of money.
https://bluerockstation.podbean.com/
ECONOMIC UPDATE: How Capitalism Distributes Power (00:29:00)
This week features updates on resurging child labor in the US, college athletes voting to join unions, and unionization sweeping not-for-profit charities (hospitals, museums, etc) such as Mass Moca in western Massachusetts. We will also have a major discussion of how capitalism concentrates power in mass media (including social media), in authoritarian internal structures of corporations, and via donations and other controls exercised over the two major political parties and over politicians.
https://economicupdate.libsyn.com/
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Why Europe is Now in Fear Over Extremism in Politics (00:58:00)
Words. Speeches. News conferences. Rallies. Media. Money. And they all point in one direction: violence in service of the fascist leader. Also Executive Director of The Labor Institute, Les Leopold explains How mass layoffs and greed are destroying the working class and what to do about it. And Investigative Reporter from Raw Story, Alexandria Jacobs reports on How DeJoy Continues to Destroy the Post Office.
SPIRIT IN ACTION: We Belong To Each Other – from the Everyday Nonviolence Podcast (00:55:00)
The team at FNVW and their Everyday Nonviolence Podcast guest-hosts today for Spirit In Action. Jarren Dean Peterson interviews acclaimed authors Stanley Kusunoki and Kao Kalia Yang discuss the power art has to speak the truth and connect us to our shared humanity. Stanley Kusunoki’s Japanese American parents were incarcerated in the U.S. internment camps during World War II, and he is the author of three collections of poetry. Kao Kalia Yang is a Hmong American teacher, and she is the award-winning author of the memoirs, The Late home comer, The Song Poet, Somewhere in the Unknown World, and Where Rivers Part. She has also written several children’s books that center around Hmong children and the dreams, hurt, and hopes they have in our world. We also feature a part of the Everyday Nonviolence Podcast episode called Legacies of War – Unexploded Munitions in Southeast Asia.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Walden Two (1948) by B.F. Skinner ch. 9-10 (00:34:35)
A utopian novel that outlines the philosophy and characteristics of an intentional community that has inspired many real-world, functioning intentional communities such as Virginia’s own Twin Oaks Community. The novel was controversial for promoting the common good over personal free will and the gradual molding of human behavior by groups of temporary “planners” for continual improvement. The goal is an evolving, supportive community that allows for a more relaxed work schedule and increased leisure time for personal and artistic pursuits.
Written and read by Behavioral Psychologist B.F. Skinner.
TEXT: https://archive.org/details/WaldenTwo_201807/page/n3
GRASSROOTS: The H2O Situation with John Rumpler (00:28:55)
We all need clean water. This week, after the headlines, Patti and Doug speak with attorney and Environment America’s water specialist John Rumpler about water quality, the Clean Water Act, Congress, lead pipes, PVC, PFAS and other things that threaten our water supply.
https://www.greenstreetnews.org/
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 4/1/24 (00:00:00)
On the Show: Harry Segal, clinical psychologist and Senior Lecturer in the Psychology Department at Cornell University and the Department of Psychiatry at Cornell Weill Medical School, joins David to compare and contrast what is being labeled “cognitive decline” with regard to both Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson admits that he will be pushing the dangerous authoritarian Project 2025 if Donald Trump does become president again and retakes the Oval Office. Republicans reveal their slate of “impeachment managers” to prosecute the absurd and destined-to-fail impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Republican Congressman James Comer is absolutely furious that it’s taking so long to impeach President Joe Biden. An increasingly broke Donald Trump is firing staffers and closing election offices, while President Joe Biden continues to open them. The Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro twists himself into a logic pretzel when asked about the firing of Candace Owens during an appearance with cultural critic and arbiter of ideas Dave Rubin. Failed former President Donald Trump threatens Americans in an unhinged interview after attending the wake of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, and a Fox Host calls Trump’s comments “somber.” Donald Trump shares a video violently portraying President Joe Biden being bound and gagged, reminding everyone why Trump’s “bloodbath” comments were not to be taken lightly. Voicemail caller asks whether Donald Trump’s children or other MAGA figures, will try to seize power when Trump dies.