Paradigms

The Vermont Legislature is considering passing a law requiring all GMO foods to be labeled as such. The Bio-tech industry is threatening to sue Vermont if they pass this law. On April 12, 2012, prior to the final Ag Committee hearing on the bill, there was a rally in front of the Vermont State House. This episode brings you Dave Rogers of NOFA VT to explain the bill and it’s status, as well...

Two “David & Goliath” stories: Matt Nadeau of Vermont’s Rock Art Brewery targeted by Hansen’s Natural, and Bo Muller-Moore, the Eat More Kale guy, discuss their experiences with large corporations coming after them for trademark infringement. Music by: The Stairwell Sisters, Todd Thibaud, Aaron Flinn, Anais Mitchell, Steeleye Span, Zucchero, Kirsty MacColl, Bobby Treasu...

Jim Lantz is a filmmaker and playwright whose play The Bus debuted in Burlington, VT and made it to Off-Broadway in NYC. Jim is now working on a film A Defiant Dude with Bo Muller-Moore, the Eat More Kale guy. Ryan Harb returns to Paradigms a year after his initial visit to tell us about what’s happened with the UMASS Amherst Permaculture Project; some very exciting stuff! Music by: Bruce Co...

The Sage Alliance protested the continued operation of Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant by marching from the Brattleboro Town Commons to the Entergy Corporation offices on Wednesday, March 22, 2012. This episode of Paradigms brings you most of the pre-march rally and some of the post-march rally as over 130 people prepared to engage in civil disobedience and face arrest. Great music, good fun, a...

Bertram Verhaag  has made films about GMOs in the food supply which have earned him international recognition. His latest film is Scientists Under Attack . Music by: Joe Jackson, Al Jarreau, B-52’s, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Adrian Belew, Junion Brown, Frank Zappa & The Mothers, The Beach Boys, The Band, Michelle Shocked, Dana Lyons, John Fogerty, John Prine w/Emmylou Harris and Iris De...

Mary E. Weems, Ph. D. is a poet, playwright, author, performer, and imagination-intellect theorist. Hear her keynote address to the 8th Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference at Washington State University College of Education, recorded on February 24, 2012. Books by Dr. Mary E. Weems, Ph. D. Music by: The Temptations, Phoebe Snow, Rosalie Sorrels, Yes, Tobiah, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ro...

Rocky Anderson is the Justice Party candidate for the Presidency of the United States. Meet Rocky and hear his plans for his first 100 days in office. Music by: Lowell George, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Jackson, Kelliana, David Lindley and El Rayo-X, John Trudell, Lene Lovich, Buffalo Springfield, Aimee Mann, Lindsey Buckingham, John Gorka, and Kirsty MacColl. The post Rocky Anderson: Justice Party Candida...

Ben & Jerry’ s invited two organizers from Occupy Wall Street to come to Vermont to speak in a public forum with Ben & Jerry’s executives on February 9, 2012. Participants in Occupy Vermont-Burlington were also present. This is a great opportunity to deepen one’s understanding of the Occupy movement. Music by: Jefferson Airplane, Tin Bird Choir, Steely dan, Phoebe Snow, L...

Malik Rahim, former member of The Black Panther Party for Self Defense, co-founder of Common Ground Relief and Common Ground Health Clinic  discusses Occupy New Orleans , the BP oil spill, electoral politics and the need for people to come together to protect the Earth. Music by: Sonny Landreth, Teresa Tudury, Charlie Miller, Etta James, Cliff Le Maire & His Melody Boys, The Byrds, Laura Nyro,...

Sheila Parks of The Center for Hand Counted Paper Ballots discusses the state of US elections. Presidential candidate Robert David Steele of the Reform Party of the USA and discusses his plan for reforming the US government. Music by: Buffy Sainté-Marie, Kieran Kane w/Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams, Dave Carter $ Tracy Grammer, J D Souther, Johnny Clegg & Savuka, Richard & Linda Thomp...

Nance Klehm , an archaeologist and ecologist with visionary forward-thinking ideas, talks about her upbringing, the medicine and food foraging she teaches in cities, and radical composting. Moonlight Davis shares some of his inspirations, and thoughts on what it is to be an artist today.  We also hear music from his latest album “Fantasy” which he co-created with his partner Morningsta...

Presidential Candidate Jill Stein  joins us to discuss her candidacy, foreign and domestic policy, and how she came to run for the presidency. Victoria Collier of VoteScam.org talks about rigged elections in the United States and how the citizenry can reclaim the electoral process. Music by: Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Jorma Kaukonen, John Hall, T. Thorn Coyle, Richard Shindell, Lyle Lovett, John Wesl...

Karim El Hakim , Samaher Alqadi and Philippe L. Dib , filmmakers, discuss 1/2 Revolution their new film about the events in Cairo, Egypt from January 25 to February 5, 2011. Complete interview with Karim El Hakim Music by: Amr Diab, Anders Christensen Trio, Ahmed Omran, Nikolaj Hess, Hamada Helal, Saad El Soghayar, Rico, and Anderskov Accident. The post Karim El Hakim, Samaher Alqadi and Philippe...

Baruch celebrates the 100th episode of Paradigms with Eric Koval and Tony Gallucci discussing the origins and intentions of the show, and where the show is going. Music by: Scott Johnson and Mark Oblinger, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jimmy Ryan and The Blood Oranges, Lisa Sokolov, Aaron Flinn, Bobby Treasure, Tony Vacca and the World Rhythms Ensemble, P.M.P. Band, Layah Jane, The Uprising Roots, Sussan De...

Paul Pike is a musician from Newfoundland Canada living in Alaska, a Mi’kmaq man, a parent, grandparent, and a substance abuse counselor. Paul’s band is called Medicine Dream . Josh, part of Occupy Anchorage and Occupy Fairbanks , talks about the occupations in Alaska, some of the reasons for the occupations, and what occupiers are experiencing in terms of weather, police, and communit...

Scott Johnson  is the founder of The Positive Music Association talks about the power of music as mantra, and introduces musicians whose positive message is as good as their music. Music by: Scott Johnson, Jan Garrett & JD Martin, Johnny A., Liquid Blue, Faith Rivera, Claudia Carawan, Glen Roethel, Lisa Bell, Stevie Wonder, Darius Lux, Cat Stevens, David Wilcox, and a brand new song from Tobia...

The Lowell Mountain Wind Project in Vermont, pro and con, with 6 interviews including Stacy Burke , Annette Smith from Vermonters for a Clean Environment , Ira Powsner & Luke Snelling   from Energize Vermont , Dorothy Schnure from Green Mountain Power  and  John Farrell from Energy Self-Reliant States . Some of the interviews were too long to air in their entirety. Complete interviews are avai...

Barbara Wynne from Occupy Portland and Maralena from Occupy Wall Street  talk about their respective occupations. Jessie Spector discusses how Resource Generation assists folks from the 1% in learning how to use their resources for the common good. Music by: Ani Difranco & Utah Phillips, Tracy Chapman, John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, Ben Harper, Gil Scott-Heron, Kate Wolf, Michael Franti & Spe...

An audio visit to the 32nd annual Spiral Dance , “A ritual to honor our beloved dead and dance the spiral of rebirth.”  Hallowe’en has become primarily a secular holiday but its roots are in a tradition that honors the Earth, the elements, and which acknowledges death as a portal, rather than as an ending. This episode includes interviews from The Spiral Dance in San Francisco wh...

Starhawk on the occupations in DC and the San Francisco Bay area. Aaron Cohen, Associate Editor of Downbeat Magazine and author of the new book Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace . Music by: Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones. The post Starhawk: Occupations, and Aaron Cohen: Author of Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Bobby Treasure from Jamaica talks about music and life and what he has been learning, and shares a new song with us Sweet Little 16 . Hossam Ramzy from Egypt shares some of his inspiration, and his new CD Rock the Tabla . Music by: Bobby Treasure, Hossam Ramzy, Loreena McKennitt, and Rachid Taha. The post Bobby Treasure, and Hossam Ramzy: Musicians appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

  Tiffany Shlain talks about her new film Connected: An Autobiography About Love, Death And Technology . Thank you  tin bird choir singing We Are The Working Poor in support of the various occupations occurring in American cities.   Aaron Flinn is live in the studio playing selections from his new CD Miss Ready Blossom and the Seed of Dreams The post Tiffany Shlain: Filmmaker, and Aaron...

Flood relief in Vermont after tropical storm Irene; Hal Colston – Vermont Commission on National and Community Service , Todd Bailey – KSE Partners LLP , June Sumner, Mary Ellen Mendel – VT 211 , and Trish Shabazz – United Way . Music by: Bryndle, Lowell George, Tom Rush, Joan Baez, Bear McCreary, Leon Russell, Banjo Dan & The Midnight Plowboys, The Funk Brothers, Sarah...

Tony Vacca is a percussionist/spoken word artist with a global world view. His energy and talent are very alive! You will love listening to what he has to say and to his music. Recent projects:  Bideew Bou Bess •  Truth, A new opera based on the life of Sojourner Truth Duane Peterson, President/Co-Director VPIRG Energy talks about the Entergy vs. State of Vermont court case in process. Music by: T...

Lisa Sokolov is a singer, composer, and teacher. Lisa talks about Embodied Voice Work which she founded and teaches at NYU, music, and meaningful conversations with oneself. Dennis Lind-Beery will be exhibiting The Alaska On Edge Collection at The Perfect Pear Café in Bradford, Vermont starting October 2, 2011. Music by: Lisa Sokolov, and Charles Lloyd. The post Lisa Sokolov: Musician appeared fir...