Paradigms

Dr. Annette Goodheart joins us to discuss the healing properties of laughter and other forms of catharsis. To demonstrate her points, and just for fun, we will also be listening to humorous recordings by Jackie Mason, Mylo Redwater Smith, Porky … More ...

Complementary healing modalities, and creative economic models of health care are our topics, featuring interviews with Sukhada Repass, Mr. X, and Pamela Howard To find a Free Clinic in your area contact The National Association of Free Clinics To locate … More ...

Janis Ian has been a singer/songwriter since the 1960’s. Janis tours, records, and uses her fame to support a number of educational initiatives including The Pearl Foundation, named for her mother Pearl. Music by: Janis Ian … More ...

Paul Rest is a practitioner of Aikido. He teaches in the San Francisco Bay area, and writes a column for the San Francisco Examiner called A Martial Artist Making a Difference. Paul has developed Low-Impact Aikido which is a whole new … More ...

This episode focuses on the turning of the wheel, Samhain, the Witches New Year, which is known to most as Halowe’en. Tonight’s interviews are with Tara McFarland works in Law Enforcement in San Francisco, CA, and M. Macha NightMare is an … More ...

Shanna Ratner, Principal and founder of Yellow Wood Associates, joins us in the studio to discuss sustainability in forestry, agriculture, water management, social capital and community capacity building. Music by: Ry Cooder, Terry Allen, Dana Lyons, Warren Zevon, Dire Straits, … More ...

Robert Klein joins Paradigms for the evening co-hosting an exploration of Jazz. If you’re an experienced lover of Jazz or are developing a new interest, you’ll find this selection of music inspiring. Prepare to go on a journey! Robert Klein … More ...

Philip Baruth is a journalist, and is running for the office of State Senator from Chittenden County in Vermont. He has been writing a political blog, The Vermont Daily Briefing, since 2005. Music by: Rodney Crowell, Lowell George, Smokey Robinson & … More ...

Holly Near is an activist singer/songwriter, and educator. “An immense vocal talent, Near’s career as a singer has been profoundly defined by an unwillingness to separate her passion for music from her passion for human dignity. She is a skilled … More ...

Buffy Sainte-Marie is a songwriter, singer, musician, visual artist, mother, and activist. Since the 1960’s, when she was blacklisted by Lyndon Johnson for her activism on behalf of indigenous people and peace, Buffy has been making art and music. She founded The … More ...

Steph Pappas is a one of a kind musician, writer, from Burlington, Vermont who has had hits on local radio, has written award winning musical scores for film and starred in the film “Local Voice”. Steph tours throughout the US … More ...

The PMP Band is back live in the studio playing their own style of homegrown reggae. After more than 20 years of playing together this band is tight. Music By: The PMP Band, Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions, Marvin Gaye, … More ...

Teresa Tudury stopped by the studio as part of her east coast tour, sharing some music from her new CD Such Fine Things discussing life and love and work and much more. … More ...

Gordon Goldsmith is a musician in Burlington, Vermont. He hails from Nantucket, Massachusetts. Gordon calls his music One man space funk ghetto tech dance dance rock party. Jenna Woginrich blogs about rural living. Music By: Gordon Goldsmith, Telefon Tel Aviv, Led … More ...

Antor Ndep is Executive Director of the Common Ground Health Clinic in New Orleans, a free clinic which came into being after hurricane Katrina devastated the city in 2005. Much of the music in this show comes from the CD Our … More ...

Dean Cycon was an attorney who chose to develop a fair trade import and distribution business. He is an author, consults with businesses and trade groups and is founder and President of Dean’s Beans Fair Trade Coffee Roasters. Music: Bob … More ...

Jae C. Steele joins us live in the studio playing guitar and singing. Elizabeth Rosenzweig is a Usability Specialist and founder of World Usability Day. Medea Benjamin is co-founder of Global Exchange and also of CODEPINK Women for Peace Music … More ...

Coleen Rowley was an FBI agent for 24 years, during which time she taught ethics to FBI agents. Coleen has since become a Peace Activist and has also run for Congress. Music by: Dana Lyons, Jackson Browne, The Bears, Joan … More ...

Donna Read is a documentary film maker best known for her Women and Spirituality series with the Canadian Film Board. She is currently finishing a film about permaculture called The Growing Edge and is working on a film about autism … More ...

Marc Sapir is a Physician and an activist in California, and co-founder of Retro-Poll “A polling organization to challenge the corporate media on manufactured consensus. The Charlie Messing Duo (Charlie Messing and Ben Littenberg) join us in the studio. Additional … More ...

Jordan Heimburger of the band Glass Waves talks about their music and inspirations. Ariel Zevon and Adam Woogmaster join us in the studio to talk about local agriculture in Central Vermont. Music by: The Kinks, Glass Waves, Fleetwood Mac, Warren … More ...

David Miller is an author and an activist and a cab driver. He shares a story with us.  Max Montrose is creator of The Voice Box Project. Music by: Medicine Drum, Dead Can Dance, Loreena McKennitt, Over the Rhine, Paul Westerberg, … More ...

Robin Rose Bennett talks about herbalism and healing. Dr. Helen Caldicott discusses the nuclear power industry and nuclear weapons. Rena Kessem discusses her life in Israel as a peace worker. Music by:Teresa Tudury, Boone Reid, Eva Cassidy, Willie Porter, Michael Franti & Spearhead with … More ...

Teresa Tudury talks about her amazing unusual inspiring life, and her ongoing musical journey. Robin Rose Bennett discusses her work as an herbalist. Music by: Teresa Tudury, Leonard Cohen, Sweet Diversity, Sinéad O’Connor, Janis Joplin, Basia, Dave Carter & Tracy … More ...

Anne Hill is a writer and someone who works with dreams. Kirk Read is also a writer, focusing on aspects of modern culture. The PMP Band performs their own homegrown roots rock live in the studio. … More ...