Paradigms

January 20, 2018 hundreds of thousands of women, men, and other genders, adults and children, people of all races and ethnicities, marched in cities around the world, demonstrating for the rights of women and all people. This episode of Paradigms features 6 women who attended 6 different marches in the US; New York. Asheville, Jericho, San Francisco, San Diego, and Walnut Creek. Tune in to hear th...

Harold Little plays the trumpet. He plays music for your soul. It’s that simple. When you listen to his music you will feel nourished, playful, touched, awakened. Harold’s new CD is called Akoben . Baruch and Harold discuss the music, and the mission of the music, and listen to tracks from Akoben. You will love Harold and his music! Music by: Rare Essence , Harold Little . The post Har...

Ricker Winsor and Jovita Maryana Boentarto describe Indonesian culture and make some comparisons with other societies, including the US. Ricker has traveled the world for many decades and Jovita grew up in Indonesia and has traveled that region and visited the US with Ricker. We discussed many questions; why are people in Indonesia so polite? Are people really different from place to place? Approx...

Ariel Zevon has just released her first CD The Detangler . Recorded in Chelsea, Vermont at Pepperbox Studio . This 16 track album of songs all written by Zevon, accompanied by Kristina Stykos who created Pepperbox Studio, and an assortment of talented folks, is intimate and raw while also being worldly and wise. Ariel and Baruch discuss the music, making the CD, how Ariel came to live in Vermont a...

Sameer Gupta is a San Francisco based musician; jazz percussionist, tabla player, composer. His new CD A Circle Has No Beginning is a lively textured exploration of different musical forms, from a Buffy Sainté-Marie song to variations on traditional Raaga. Sameer is someone who is paying attention and responding to the world through his music. Music by: Sameer Gupta The post Sameer Gupta – T...

Loney Dear is a Swedish artist who has just released his 7th album of evocative music. The new album Loney Dear has been nominated for two Swedish Grammis. The music is a combination of electronic and acoustic, with melodic and trance qualities, jazzy, and more. Baruch and Loney Dear (Emil Svanängen) discuss music, the human experience, and existential angst, among other things. The interview is q...

Jess Phoenix is running for Congress in California’s 25th District. Jess is a scientist, specifically a volcanologist. Baruch and Jess discuss Jess’ positions and the reasons she’s running for office. Not many scientists run for public office, and given the anti-science positions of the current administration, this candidate caught our eye. Jess and Baruch discuss war, agricultur...

Chaco Canyon and the Greater Chaco Area are among the world’s most treasured sacred and archaeological sites, but the region is threatened by fossil fuel extraction. In Part 1  we heard from activists and Native people involved in resisting the expansion of drilling and fracking in the Greater Chaco Area. In this episode, Part 2, we will hear from a New Mexico State Legislator Derrick Lente , Exec...

Chaco Canyon and the Greater Chaco Area are among the world’s most treasured sacred and archaeological sites, but the region is threatened by fossil fuel extraction. In this 2-part Paradigms we will learn from Native people involved in resisting the expansion of drilling and fracking in the Greater Chaco Area. In Part 1 we hear from Emily Bowie of the San Juan Citizens Alliance , Daniel Tso...

Maslow’s Army is based on Psychologist Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs . Susan Landis and Samuel Landis discuss the founding of the organization, their own stories of homelessness and addiction, and how Maslow’s Army is feeding hundreds in Cincinnati every week. The Landis’ are inspired to help, and after listening to them, you may be too! Music by: Stanley Clarke , Jon...

Reggie Young is a Grammy award winning Bassist. He’s played with many greats including Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keys, Paul Shaffer, Stevie Wonder, and others. Reggie has a new CD out called Young Street . Baruch and Reggie discuss music, inspiration, Reggie tells some stories, and we’ll hear music from the new CD. Reggie is interesting, thoughtful, and dedicated to his craft.  You’l...

The Bethlehem Inn is a shelter for people who have no home to go to, in Bend Oregon. Gwenn Wysling is the Executive Director, and talks with Baruch about the Inn, about homelessness/ houselessness as a local and as a national issue. Music by: Sister Hazel , Steve Winwood , The Clash , Carrie Newcomer , The Pentangle , Arlo Guthrie , and Joni Mitchell . The post Gwenn Wysling – Bethlehem Inn,...

Michael Gaulden has written a book My Way Home: Growing Up Homeless in America that is so powerful, it could help change our society for the better. Michael and Baruch discuss the book, Michael’s experience of being homeless for 11 years of his childhood, and what it took to escape the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Music by: Eminem , 2Pac Shakur , Bela Fleck and the Flecktones , Ben Har...

Syriana’s Road To Damascus is 10 years old and much has happened in that decade. Band founders Nick Page and Bernard O’Neill , who walked the peaceful streets of Damascus 10 years ago, respond to the horror of today’s Syria by creating a benefit release, the new EP Ipiros Remixes 100% of the proceeds going towards the efforts of International Rescue: Greece . Nick and Bernard tal...

Moira Smiley is a Singer / Composer who creates and performs new work for voices. Moira is from Vermont and grew up listening to traditional acoustic music, and living a small town life. Moira has, since then, traveled and among her activities she has volunteered at a refugee camp in France. This was the inspiration for her song and video Refugee which she discusses with Baruch. We’ll also h...

Joe Kye is a violinist.  He was born in Korea and grew up in Seattle. His music is surprising and delightful. Joe brings his life experience, keen mind and open heart to his music.  Joe and Baruch discuss music, inspiration, and Joe’s experience as an immigrant, and Joe plays his violin during the interview. We also hear selections from his studio CD Joseph in the Well and his live CD Seed t...

Barbara A. Radnofsky is an attorney from Texas. She has run for the Senate, and worked as a trial lawyer. Barbara has written a book A Citizens Guide to Impeachment that explains impeachment based on the U.S. Constitution, as well as examining each impeachment that has occurred in the US since the country was founded. The book is a very readable 149 pages that clarify any questions the reader migh...

Katayoun Goudarzi and Shujaat Khan are two members of the Saffron Ensemble. On their new CD Will You the ensemble sets some of the poetry of Rumi to music. Katayoun is an Iranian-American vocalist. Shujaat is a master sitar player. Together with Tim Ries , Kevin Hays , and Dibyarka Chatterjee , Katayoun and Shujaat transport the listener. Baruch’s conversation with Katayoun and Shujaat is an...

Richard Silverstein publishes a blog called Tikun Olam which means “Repair the world.” Richard is also published in a number of other publications including Haaretz , Tikkun Magazine and numerous others. Baruch and Richard discuss Israel; it’s founding, the occupation, Israeli theocracy, the Boycott movement (BDS) which is gaining international momentum, and possible directions t...

The Dosti Music Project brought together a group of musicians from Pakistan, India, and the U.S. for a month-long residency and tour in 2015 and 2016. Kyla Rose   Smith talks with Baruch about the project’s mission and the music, and the album of music which came out of the project , Travelers . Rob Boston is Communications Director with Americans United for the Separation of Church and Stat...

Timbila is a New York-based band that merges traditional music from Zimbabwe and Mozambique with East Village rock. Timbila has a new CD Sadza With the Head of A Mouse which they discuss with Baruch. Mark Bray is an historian who has written a new book ANTIFA: The Anti-Fascist Handbook . The book offers both historical and practical perspectives. Mark and Baruch discuss what anti-fascism is, how i...

Jeff Rupert is a Saxophonist, Composer, Producer, Performing Artist who has played with artists like Maynard Ferguson, Sam Rivers, Mel Tormé, Diane Schuur, Benny Carter and more. He discusses the music, inspiration, and the role of the artist, and his new CD with Richard Drexler , Imagination . Rob Greenfield is a Sustainability Artiste who travels the world learning, teaching, and being an exampl...

Subhi is a singer/songwriter based in Chicago. She has just finished working on her debut Hindi Pop Jazz album titled Shaitaan Dil (Naughty Heart) which will release on September 15th, 2017. Baruch and Subhi discuss her musical and philosophical roots, the role of the artist, and her upcoming tour! Erva Baden joins Baruch to discuss her work with African descended women in healing from the traumas...

Ammoye Evans is from Clarendon, Jamaica. Ammoye is a gifted composer/songwriter/singer, with an activist’s heart and courage. Her new CD The Light is 15 tracks of WAKE UP music ranging in style from Reggae to R & B to Gospel, and more. The conversation with Baruch is stimulating and the music will move you. Music by: Prem Joshua and Ammoye The post Ammoye Evans – Composer, Songwrit...

Nita Belles is the founder of In Our Backyard an organization with the mission of stopping human trafficking, and assisting those who are still “in the life.” Belles has written books on the subject and has been working with this issue for many years. The discussion examines the difference between human trafficking and prostitution, how to spot someone who is being trafficked, and what...