Cary Harrison Files

With us is 77 year-old Dr. Barbara Williams Emerson , who has spent her life at the crossroads of activism and education, poking and prodding institutions to actually live up to their grand mission statements. She’s been in the trenches of voter rights, affirmative action, and higher education, proving that, unlike some, she doesn’t suffer from the American affliction of amnesia. She’s also just p...

We talk to the Senior Advisor for the Trump administration's HHS Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr.. What you didn’t know is that she is transgender at the same time that transgender people are being erased from human history. We get her insights and input on what this means and if trans is allowed or not. Whether you need to kiss the ring or if you get a free pass if they get a whiff of talent and p...

Let’s blow a kiss to democracy—that fragile, battered thing, held together by the desperate hope that facts still matter and that the loudest voice in the room isn’t always the most unhinged. But here we are, in the age of the new court scribes, where the jesters get front-row seats in the palace and call themselves journalists. The so-called "new media" isn’t reporting so much as genuflecting, re...

Now, you’d think a man with a thirst for foreign lands, degrees from London’s finest institutions, and fluent in multiple languages would have the good sense to find a tropical island and hide out there. But, reporters are reporters and showing up is part of the hardwiring. He’s reported from the beating heart of London, the sun-soaked charm of Morocco, and the synthetic dreamland here in Hollywoo...

Ah, the road to tyranny isn’t paved with the footsteps of villains alone. No, it is smoothed and widened by the well-meaning, by the hopeful, by those who—through some twist of history, some whisper of propaganda—become the unwitting accomplices of their own oppression. Take Germany, for instance. A nation battered, humiliated, and economically crippled after the First World War. Its people—intell...

Ah, public education—the grand experiment that dragged this republic kicking and screaming toward something resembling civilization. For 250 years, it has been the great equalizer, wrenching the downtrodden from ignorance, opening doors for women, and even bestowing literacy upon the poor Southern whites who, before Reconstruction, were five times as illiterate as their Northern counterparts. The...

Let’s now unravel a tale of ice, courage, and the rarest of human traits—authenticity. The arena? The United States of America. The combatants? Not merely swinging sticks, but young hockey players armed with an even deadlier weapon—conviction. And leading the charge, like a modern hero through the temple of tradition, is Brock McGillis , the first openly gay NHL hockey player who dared to challeng...

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I’m going to be speaking in elegant code so that this topic can be fully discussed without bots and algorithms clobbering the podcast version. It may as well be the 1950s with secret handshakes or specially shaped foulards or pocket squares. The more advanced the technology becomes, the more retrogressive become language and intellectual freedom. So, let’s take a long, unflinching stare at the gra...

Welcome to a world of political theater so absurd, so drenched in double-dealing and bureaucratic bungling, that it would be comical—were it not so catastrophic. The latest act in this tragic farce? The Trump administration, in its infinite wisdom, issued, and then rescinded, a sweeping order to freeze federal funds, throwing the country into a panic, and leaving states scrambling to access basic...

Cary Harrison is reader-supported. As the new FCC says it will kill-off public radio & PBS (NY Times Feb ‘25), please become a free or paid subscriber to maintain our full spectrum of investigations which we provide free to students around the world. Back in my Air America radio days, we put together a "Progressive Voices" cruise that included RFK, Jr who was recognizably still keen on normal scie...

Cary Harrison is you-supported. As the FCC looks to kill-off public radio, please become a free or paid subscriber to maintain our full spectrum of information. In the grim carnival of American democracy, the 2024 election was less a stirring drama and more a tragic farce, a tale of squandered chances and willful deafness. The Democrats, once self-appointed apostles of hope and heralds of progress...

Cary Harrison is you-supported. As the FCC looks to kill-off public radio, please become a free or paid subscriber to maintain our full spectrum of information. During today's morning drive, we delivered a list of active, often outrageous conspiracy theories connected to the most expensive natural disaster in all of US history. While most contain more than one kernel of truth, some are physically...

Rethinking Heroes! | Cary Harrison is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work and the research often blocked, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Special Guest: Noah Lenard Noah Lenard, lead immigration reporter for Mother Jones Magazine, joins us to discuss the shifting politics of Latino voters in Los Angeles. With a recent presidential election showing a 40%...

Rethinking Heroes! | Cary Harrison is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work and the research often blocked, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Special Live Wildfires Coverage by Cary Harrison Apologies for my voice but it’s torn by smoke. I’m certainly not the only one. In just a few minutes, I’m gonna open up the phones because it’s critical that you be hear...

Rethinking Heroes! | Cary Harrison is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work and the research often blocked, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. The Double-Edged Sword: AI's Reckoning and the Human Folly by Cary Harrison In the labyrinth of modern civilization, there emerges a paradoxical juggernaut poised to topple our quaint human conceits—the double-edged sw...

From Los Angeles… Rethinking Heroes with Cary Harrison: Two 12th-graders show sage understanding of books, academics, brains, and a bold future - if they’re allowed to have it! We often think of heroes as established figures with a lasting impact. However, history shows that many heroes have been young people who risked everything for an uncertain future. Today, as freedom hangs in the balance, we...

From Los Angeles, Rethinking Heroes with Cary Harrison - Rethinking Heroes: Unmasking the Machinations of Modern Fascism . Yale professor Jason Stanley, delves into the tactics of modern fascism and its impact on history and education. The discussion covers the manipulation of historical narratives by authoritarian regimes, the role of education in fostering or suppressing critical thought, and ho...

From Los Angeles, Rethinking Heroes with Cary Harrison presents an eye-opening discussion on the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants unprecedented powers of immunity to the sitting President of the United States. This episode dives deep into the implications of the court’s decision, featuring viewpoints from experts in the field, including Professor Francis Boyle , a renowned International Law...

The Significance of Neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity is the brain's remarkable capacity to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. As Dr. Patrick Porter explains, “If you have neuroplasticity, you can make decisions, sleep better, and transform your cognitive abilities.” This ability of the brain to adapt and reshape is fundamental to improving mental health and reducin...

Hidden UFO Histories with Laura Eisenhower (Great Granddaughter President Eisenhower) In this segment, Cary Harrison explores the history and legacy of Project Bluebook, the United States Air Force's study of UFOs, established in 1952 and terminated in 1970. We are joined by Laura Eisenhower, the great-granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who shares her unique insights into the militar...

In the latest episode of "Rethinking Heroes with Cary Harrison," we feature critical discussions on the consequences of wrongful arrests, highlighting the case of Ian Murray , a U.S. military veteran who fought to clear his name against wrongful charges by the ambitious Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Then, Open Phones and an actual AI-created video sample of Donald Trump defending his "toadstool-l...

Rebuilding Reputations: A Hollywood Actor’s Legal Battle for Justice You’ll remember a few months ago we broke the story about now-dismissed sexting charges from the LA DA’s office. In what reads like a screenplay full of twists and turns, Hollywood actor Joseph Gatt , renowned for his roles in 'Game of Thrones,' 'Thor,' and 'True Detective,' found himself at the heart of a legal whirlwind after b...

The Future of AI in Social Networks & The Threats of Project 2025 Cary Harrison takes you into the evolution of social networks led by Meta, formerly Facebook, towards the creation of synthetic social networks utilizing AI to generate chatbots mimicking celebrities and creators. He discusses the growing interest in AI interactions, the shift in the meaning of friendships due to social media, and h...

This episode of Los Angeles Public Radio’s 'Rethinking Heroes' hosted by Cary Harrison delves into the controversial actions and background of Moms for Liberty , a group known for their stance against the LGBT community and book-banning while engaging in lesbian three-ways and rape allegations. Additionally, the episode discusses broader issues such as climate change denial, extremism in school bo...