Paradigms

Prophet Ashanti and Jeannie Harden live in Jamaica where they make herbal tonics and preparations. Learn about the Jamaican (African) tradition of the Bush Doctor, and hear some great music! Music by: Vershon, Delroy Wilson, Errol Dunkley, Kabaka Pyramid, Junior … More ...

Richard A. Morse runs the Hotel Oloffson in Port au Prince, Haiti.  Richard grew up in Connecticut, the son of a Haitian woman and an American man.  He moved to Haiti in the 1980’s where he leads the band RAM.  Richard discusses … More ...

Will Kreth is, among his many talents, the sound man for Stick Against Stone, a 1980’s Post-Punk band that had a following in it’s day. Will is releasing a bunch of old recordings and working with the band members on … More ...

Nicci Canada hails from Charleston, WV and currently lives in Charlotte, NC. She grew up singing in a musical family. With Roots in Gospel, Soul and R&B, Nicci released her first album Twenty Twelve in 2011. Nicci discusses her upbringing … More ...

What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Researcher Dr. David Maughan of the University of Vermont, and Advocate Rik Carlson discuss the disease, it’s treatment, and the difficult politics surrounding this disease in particular. • ImmuneDysfunction.org • SolveCFS.org … More ...

The New York Society for Ethical Culture is a humanist community dedicated to ethics, social justice, and education since 1876. Anne Klaeysen is a Leader in the Society. Baruch and Anne discuss the history of the Society, ethics, morality, and … More ...

Steph Pappas is a Burlington, Vermont based musician, sometimes referred to as “Hendrix’s little sister.” Steph has been playing music since she was 16.  Steph has been making CDs and touring for many years, most recently in support of her … More ...

Sam Gleaves is a man in his early 20’s from western Virginia. He plays guitar and banjo, singing traditional and original compositions that reflect his Appalachian upbringing. Sam’s music is beautiful, topical, and stirring. His story is inspiring. Sam has … More ...

Jessica Deutsch is the founder of and composer for Ozere, a string quartet (plus vocalist) from Toronto playing extraordinary original music. Jessica discusses her roots in classical music, her travels, and her passion for all kinds of music. We will … More ...

Rural Urban Framework (RUF) is one of the 2015 winners of the Curry Stone Design Prize. RUF principals Joshua Bolchover and John Lin talk about their work, the objective of which is to engage in the rural-urban transformation of China … More ...

Frontline SMS was a winner of the 2011 Curry Stone Design Prize.  In this episode we speak with the inventor of Frontline SMS, Ken Banks, as well as Sean Martin McDonald who runs the Frontline SMS organization now, and Laura … More ...

Nikki Myers is a Yoga Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Addictions Recovery Specialist, MBA and Founder of CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health. Nikki is also the founder of Y12SR , The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery. Nikki and Baruch discuss … More ...

Abraham Gomez-Delgado is an inspired musician, and the inventor of the musical instrument called the Eje. He composes for his band Zemog El Gallo Bueno. The conversation ranges from the meaning of tradition, to music and mental health. Abraham is easy … More ...

Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess is a new film by Roy T. Anderson, an accomplished Hollywood stuntman and documentary filmmaker of Jamaican Maroon heritage. The film will premiere at the United Nations on Monday, October 19 as part of the … More ...

LaRonda Davis, President, and Darrell McNeil, Director of Operations of Black Rock Coalition discuss the founding and the mission of BRC, the state of the music business, and their 30th Anniversary, as well as current social issues, and of course, music. Music by: … More ...

James and Krista Botsford have been sued by Enbridge, a multinational fossil fuel extraction company based in Canada., for refusing Enbridge access to their land for the purposes of building the Sandpiper Pipeline.  The court in North Dakota has gone … More ...

Newpoli is a Traditional Southern Italian music ensemble. Meet Björn and Carmen, two of the founders, and hear some spirited music as well as discussion of what’s happening in Italy, and in Europe generally. Music by: Newpoli … More ...

Jordan Douglas is an Artist and and Educator living in Vermont.  In early 2015 he traveled to Cuba with a group of students.  He discusses his experiences meeting people and seeing parts of Havana, as well as his photography. Music … More ...

Zedashe is a musical ensemble from the Republic of Georgia, offering traditional songs and dances. Keto, the founder talks about the music, the traditions and their roots, and their value in the world today. Music by: Zedashe … More ...

The Green Mtn. Teen Institutes, or GMTI, were a series of week long workshops for high school students that were held in Vermont from the mid 1980s through the 1990s. The model was based in Primary Prevention, and included a … More ...

America’s Journey for Justice is a project of the NAACP; in the tradition of civil rights marches past, a march from Selma Alabama to Washington DC. They started marching on August 3 to and will arrive in Washington on September … More ...

Starhawk discusses Justice, Permaculture, and her new book City of Refuge, the long awaited sequel to her widely-read novel The Fifth Sacred Thing. Music by: Medicine Drum, Xavier Rudd & The United Nations, Buffy Sainte-Marie, James Taylor, Redwood Magic, Maria … More ...

Stevhen Koji Baianu is founder of The Dolomites, offering a tribal transnational musical mash that fuses traditions and genres from Japanese, Rumanian, Balkan, Cumbia, Gypsy, Dub, Punk, Alternative, Electronic, Roots, Bass and Sub-natural mystic rhythms. Music by: The Dolomites. … More ...

The Acadian power trio Vishtèn (Pastelle LeBlanc, Emmanuelle LeBlanc, and Pascal Miousse) has carved a prominent place on the international stage. These talented multi-instrumentalists combine original arrangements of traditional Acadian songs with original compositions in Acadian and Celtic flavors. We … More ...

Chattanooga, Tennessee is a community transitioning towards sustainability and social justice. Tonight’s guests, Michael Gilliland, Ash-Lee Woodard-Henderson, Beth Foster and Spring Blossom, describe their social change work with these organizations: Chattanooga Organized for Action • Concerned Citizens for Justice • … More ...