Be Bold, America!

“You Are the Universe: Ram Dass Maps The Journey”  “Be Bold America!” Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 5:00pm (PST) “We are all affecting the world every moment, whether we mean to, or not. Our actions and states of mind matter, because we are so deeply interconnected with one another.” – Ram Dass You Are the Universe: […]

“Kuni Manifesto: The Time for Kuni Is Now”  “Be Bold America!” Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 5:00pm (PST) (Guest Host: Christine Barrington)  Kuni can be created anywhere through the determination of one person. ~ Tsuyoshi Sekihara   As we despair about shrinking rural areas and are intimidated by cities growing to a monstrous scale, where are […]

Note: What does inequality look like today in America? It is 50 trillion dollars moved from the middle class to the 1% since Reagan took office in 1981. It looks like only three billionaires owning as much wealth as the bottom half of America. It looks like one Millennial owning more money than all the […]

Divining Chaos: The Autobiography of an Idea “Be Bold America!” Sunday, January 15, 2023 ` 5:00pm (PST) In the world of ecoart, a genre which combines art techniques, political activism, and scientific insight to create pieces that speak directly to our current ecological threat, Aviva Rahmani’s cutting-edge work grapples with the political, social, and cultural realities of […]

“State of Confusion: Political Manipulation and The Assault on The American Mind” (Best-of Replay)  KSQD 90.7FM “Be Bold America!” Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 5:00pm (PT) “A fascinating and compelling case that right-wing politics has subverted our democracy … This book unmasks the politics of fear – the deeper chords touched by campaigns that appeal to […]

Note:   It’s live radio! What a crazy show. There were technical issues (edited out) and the confirmed interview guest was a no show. Thank goodness Jill and Pettis read Lynne Twist’s book, Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself. However, it turned out to be a great […]

“Natural Consequences: Intimate Essays for a Planet in Peril”  “Be Bold America!” Sunday, December 4 2022 at 5:00pm (PT)  “Natural Consequences” is a collection of 42 environmental essays. These essays variously encourage readers to get out in nature and restore our relationship to the land in order to better recognize the challenges of climate change. Collected into […]

What Do The Midterms Mean For The Longterm On Climate? Be Bold America! Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) So… that’s why I tell you to keep your eyes wide. To keep them wide open… at least on one side. ~ Dr. Seuss Keep at least one eye open and focused on the climate crisis these […]

“Nice Democracy Ya Got There!  Shame If Something Happened To It.”  “Be Bold America!” Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT)    Will we still have a Democratic Republic on Wednesday, November 9? This coming election will be a real moment of truth. It has come to this …  you are either for democracy or you are not. […]

  “Roar Like A Goddess” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT)   “It is time for all women to come out of the closet and roar with all their spiritual power … because that is our true sound.” – Acharya Shunya In light of women in the United States losing rights […]

“State of Confusion: Political Manipulation and The Assault on The American Mind”  KSQD 90.7FM “Be Bold America!” Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “A fascinating and compelling case that right-wing politics has subverted our democracy … This book unmasks the politics of fear – the deeper chords touched by campaigns that appeal to the […]

“The United States of Distraction”   “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) Sorry. It’s a terrible thing to say. But bring it on, Donald. Keep going… It may not be good for America but it’s damn good for CBS. ~  Les Moonves, (at the time) the Executive Chairman and CEO, CBS Network The United States […]

The Hidden History of Neoliberalism with Thom Hartmann  “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) While America is at a crossroads regarding its economic future, many of us don’t fully understand how we got here!   How and why did neoliberalism become so prevalent in the U.S. and why is it time […]

“What’s up Doc? What’s Going on With Our Schools?”  KSQD 90.7FM “Be Bold America!” Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “It is universally admitted that a well-instructed people alone can be permanently a free people.” ~ James Madison In states all over the country, classrooms have become culture war battlegrounds. The National Education Association stated […]

“What Does a 21st Century California Look Like?” (Common Cause)   “Be Bold America!” Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT)  “You’ve got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going ‘cause you might not get there.” – Yogi Berra For over 50 years Common Cause has served as a vehicle to strengthen […]

“Be Bold America!” Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT)   Did you just wake up and realize that the Supreme Court stole your body? What was the Constitutional reasoning to overturn Roe v. Wade after nearly 50 years? What was the Dobbs v. Jackson lawsuit all about? How did the majority of judges use […]

Be Bold America!” Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!” ― Thomas Jefferson How do we do politics right when the Republican Party has abandoned America? Americans were in “possession of” and were building upon, […]

“In The Arena: What Can We Learn From A Presidential Hopeful’s Defeat?”  “Be Bold America!” Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT)  “… that the utmost reward of daring should still be to dare.” – Robert Frost Americans should honor and remember those who failed in pursuit a great goal; in this case, the presidency of the […]

“Escaping The Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect”   “Be Bold America!” Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “The conspiracy theory rabbit hole is a complicated place, and the people are complicated individuals.” – Mick West The World Trade Center collapse was a controlled demolition, planes are spraying poison […]

“The Plot to Take Away Your Medicare, Unveiled!”  “Be Bold America!” Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) (Action Requested: Flood the White House switchboard to urge President Biden to stop DCE/REACH today! Call 202-456-1111 from 11:00am-3:00pm EST. A script may be found at www.nationalsinglepayer.com and click on the call-in script link.)   When Willie […]

   “Will There Ever Be Equality for Mothers?  “Be Bold America!” Sunday,  May 8, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT)  Tidal alludes to water. More importantly, though, it connotes a movement caused by disruptions from below. Tidal Equality is about expanding equity and inclusion by expanding democratic decision-making. Co CEO’s and Founders, Dr. Kristen Liesch and Anna […]

“Can We Take the Heat?” with Bonnie Schneider “Be Bold America!” Sunday,  April 24, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT)  The impacts of climate change have become dire. Rising temperatures, volatile weather, and poor air quality affect our physical and mental health in dangerous new ways. From increasing the risk of infectious disease to amplifying emotional stress […]

“What Happened To Dad?” with Jen Senko “Be Bold America!” Sunday,  April 10, 2022 at 5:00pm (PT) “Once upon a time, there was an average American family living in an average American town. After the family moved to a new state, the father left his carpool and began a long solo commute to work. And […]

“Can Police Move from a Warrior Mentality to a Guardianship Mindset?”  “Be Bold America!” Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 5:00pm (PT) Authoritarianism is antithetical to democracy. The January 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol, the invasion of Ukraine, and the militarizing of police in many of our cities are living examples of authoritarianism in action. […]

“The Hidden History of Big Brother: How the Death of Privacy and the Rise of Surveillance Threaten Us and Our Democracy”  “Be Bold America!” Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 5:00pm (PT) Most Americans are worried about how companies, like Facebook, invade their privacy and harvest their data, but that many people don’t fully understand the […]