Joy S Johnson

HSV Progressive

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Local political commentary in Huntsville/Madison and Madison County in North Alabama #HSVprogressive #HuntsvilleCityCouncil #HuntsvillePodcast #HuntsvilleAL #MadisonCountyAL

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Joy S Johnson

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Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 26, 2025: More local catch-up w/Amy's help! 30.07.2025

We talk about the Huntsville City Council meeting of the 26th of June and the Madison County Commission meeting of the 2nd of July - - still a couple of those to catch up on, so stay tuned. Plus bonus SUMMER material (i.e. I'm not as busy in the summer, so I can make a few extra meetings): planning commission, city council budget wish-list work session, Huntsville Madison County Public Library...

Ep. 25, 2025: Robert Hunter for state house! 27.07.2025

Here's Robert's website: vote4roberthunter.com Thanks for listening!

Ep. 24, 2025: Another visit with Solo Monk, new album! 23.07.2025

The name of the song at the end of the episode is "no one lets me down like my disciples". Fits in with our conversation pretty nicely. Hope you enjoy . . . and here's how to find Charles: email: arcadiaartmedia@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charles.hastings.967 Thanks for listening and here's my email: hsvprogressive@gmail.com

Ep. 23, 2025: City Council catch up w/Amy! 14.07.2025

What do YOU think is the significance of this sudden interest in "boarding houses" zoning regulations? I have my suspicions. hsvprogressive@gmail.com

Ep. 22, 2025: Zach Walker and running for city council . . . in Clarksville, TN 11.07.2025

Here's Zachary's LINKTREE And here's my email: hsvprogressive@gmail.com

Ep. 21, 2025: Meredith's July President's Forum and more, with DSA Austin 10.07.2025

Check out N. AL. DSA podcast channel on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@dsanorthalabama?si=kWBCroS6QTDVnKhd And Madison County Emergency Mgmt pages

Ep. 20, 2025: Catching up on HSV City Council w/Amy 02.07.2025

We quickly cover a couple city council meetings that I am behind on. MORE TO COME!! Please stay tuned. :)

Ep. 19, 2025: Madison City and Madison County Commission catch-up! 28.05.2025

Thanks again to Kenneth Jackson , running for Madison City Council for sitting in for an update on some of the wackiness going on in this state. And more. And I tried to say a few words about the last THREE - - yes, I'm behind! - - county commission meetings. One of these days - - when hope is restored somehow - - I might start being able to keep up a little better, but until then, this is the...

Ep. 18, 2025: Dr MV Ramana and the Nuclear Question 19.05.2025

Ramana's profile with University of British Columbia - - there are links here to NUMEROUS articles Ramana has written on all aspects of the nuclear question. And from Verso books, or wherever you like to get your books: Nuclear is Not the Solution:The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change Also: this book and more reviews here ! The World Beyond War book club I spoke about is ⁠ her...

Ep. 17, 2025: conversation -- degrowth and AI, plus! 10.05.2025

Conversation with Majadi and Jason about some issues of our current relation with our world and a nice exchange occurred. Here are some links: Dr. Majadi Baruti's link tree Degrowth can work MIT AI article AI is Draining Water From Areas that Need it Most

Ep. 16, 2025: in conversation with Marilyn Lands, D10 AL state house 02.05.2025

Here's the representative's website in case you want to stay in touch, find out about coffee socials, get advice on running, sign up for her newsletter: repmarilynlands.com

Ep. 15, 2025: Derrick Street, Mental Health advocacy, and the HSV Bail Bond Fund 01.05.2025

I talk with HSV Bail Fund about some current issues in the city and state: Derrick St homeless encampment and homeless services in HSV Mental health crisis response protocols across N. AL The Huntsville Bail Fund

Ep. 14, 2025: catching up on some local gov 22.04.2025

This is a pitiful attempt to catch up on some local stuff because I've been remiss for weeks now. I promise more good stuff is coming forthwith! hsvprogressive@gmail.com

Ep. 12, 2025: Madison County Commission, Comm Connections, and HSV City Council report 31.03.2025

my email: hsvprogressive@gmail.com

Ep. 13, 2025: Jackson for Madison City Council 27.03.2025

Kenneth Jackson is running for D7 spot on Madison's City Council. Have a listen, and here's his website: www.kennethjackson.org

Ep. 11, 2025: Sex Ed in Alabama 14.03.2025

Girls at the Center Youth Advisory Council (GACYAC) - deadline is March 28, ages 14-24 -  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_nZnVX2kHfJqMF65E2FaY5JnxgPPk7ljgHK2StjMwbLBmVQ/viewform Reproductive Justice Day of Action - deadline is March 14 (this Friday!) -  https://www.mobilize.us/urge/event/755262/   Press release from last year's HB195 (anti-sex ed bill) -  https://alabamacampaign.or...

Ep. 10, 2025: Sand Mountain Cooperative Education! 06.03.2025

@sandmountaincoop on Instagram Sand Mountain Cooperative Education Center  on Facebook Brick and Barn: The Conference - - think about attending! Brick and Barn Lectures #3: Community - - this too!

Ep. 9, 2025: Adam Keller and Alabama Arise, Labor and the state legislature 20.02.2025

Here's your added content/links from Adam - - Arise Bills of Interest SB 22 petition Cover Alabama Advocacy Day Advocacy training in Huntsville Arise legislative day

Ep. 8, 2025: County Commission and City Council 17.02.2025

I talk about the last two Madison County Commission meetings and the latest Huntsville City Council meeting. And look for a Spotify poll about my music choice "Deestroy" by the Lolas out of Birmingham. Upcoming attractions: Co-ops, Energy Task Force, other library behaviour options, sex education in AL, State legislature shenanigans, animal control issues, permaculture and regenerative f...

2025 BONUS2: Energy Planks, part 1 10.02.2025

roundtable discussion of the first half of the Energy planks of the Green Party platform

Ep. 7, 2025:Native Habitat Project and latest HSV annexation! 07.02.2025

Ivie's Unique Outdoors (256) 773-7191 (not everything they have is native, but they do have some local Eco type stuff) Recreative Natives (This place is great!!) GROWILD (And if you’re willing to make the drive, this is the best place around us they have over 1000 native species)

Ep. 6, 2025: HB4 prefiled Alabama state legislature bill . . . to bring down. 04.02.2025

At The Root Collective Linktree Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition ALTRAC · This is Where We Stand Find and contact elected officials and . . . The Alabama Legislature

Ep. 5, 2025: Jan '25 HSV City Councils 28.01.2025

9 Jan and 23 Jan HSV city council meetings reported on my yours truly - - in what was probably an unusually curmudgeonly manner - - I guess it's the new year! Here are the council agendas if you care to click through on anything I brought up! Happy New Year!

2025 BONUS1: Labor Planks GP Roundtable 25.01.2025

Just a bonus episode of the discussion for Unclaimed Mysteries Radio of the labor planks of the Green Party platform. Swell!

Ep. 4, 2025: Madison County Legislative Forum, with Amy F. 17.01.2025

contact the pod: hsvprogressive@gmail.com Huntsville Business Journal article Video of the Forum The Valley Labor Report Unclaimed Mysteries Radio, community radio

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