Paradigms

Sha’an Mouliert is a mother, an educator, and an activist.   Sha’an lives in Vermont where she co-founded the African American Alliance of the Northeast Kingdom and serves on the board of  Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform  as well as being a long-time member of WILPF (Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom). Sha’an shares some of her story, including how she transitioned fr...

Hailed as a “Virtuoso” and “Intensely Soulful” by the New York Times and “Spellbinding” by the New Yorker, and “Incredibly Rich Sound” by the CBC, Kinan Azmeh is one of Syria’s rising stars. His utterly distinctive sound across different musical genres is now fast gaining international recognition. Kinan and Baruch discuss music, inspiration, Syria,...

Henrietta Inman has just published a cook book called “Clean Cakes” which is about making delicious desserts with wholesome natural ingredients. “My new pâtisserie is about eating food in its simplest form from the earth, nature-made food, not man-made ‘food’. ” Wholesome deliciousness and great music! Music by:  Count Basie & His Orchestra , The Beatles , Nahko and Med...

Sundar Viswanathan has shared the world stage with national and international artists alike as a JUNO-nominated and award-winning jazz saxophonist, vocalist and composer. His band Avataar has a new CD called Petal. Avataar’s music has drawn comparison to Mahavishnu Orchestra, Keith Jarrett with Jan Garbarek, late Coltrane, and Oregon. The resulting confluence is a mesmerizing blend of rhythm...

Sarah Aroeste writes and sings in the nearly-lost language of Ladino. Sarah shares her Sephardic heritage, and music from her new CD for children Ora De Despertar. • Dona Gracia Mendes Nasi • Samuel HaNagid Nancy Kricorian works with Code Pink and talks about how businesses like AirBnB, ReMax, and Ahava have become Occupation Profiteers by operating in Gaza and the occupied West Bank in Israel/Pal...

Zusha is a World Soul band led by Shlomo Gaisin (vocals), Elisha Mlotek (percussion) and Zachariah Goldschmiedt (guitar). Their music focuses on the Hasidic musical style known as neegoon, wordless melody, and seeks to inspire people of all backgrounds and faiths to live with intention, meaning, and love. Music by: Klezmer Conservatory Band , and Zusha . The post Zusha: World Soul Band, Harmonies,...

Arsen Petrosyan : Master Torchbearer for Armenia’s Most Evocative Instrument the Armenian Duduk. Arsen discusses his music, inspirations, and the Duduk, the traditional instrument that he plays. We will also listen to some of Arsen’s new CD “ Charentsavan Music For Armenian Duduk .” Music by: Arsen Petrosyan The post Arsen Petrosyan: Master Torchbearer for Armenia’s M...

Dirt: A Love Story is Barbara Richardson ‘s latest book, a compilation of essays, and it is delicious! Hear from Barbara, and essay contributor Tom Wessels , about dirt and life and humanity. We are made of dirt. Definitely tune in! Music by: Boone Reid , Phish , Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris , Patti Smith , J.J. Cale , John Fogerty , Dana Lyons , and Paul Kantner & Grace Slick . The...

Jeff Golden is a social inventor who produces and hosts Immense Possibilities , a weekly public TV series that’s igniting realistic hope, showcasing people and projects that inspire. Our conversation ranges from what’s happening in the commercial media to sociopathy and corporate culture. Music by: Taj Mahal , John Prine , Garnet Rogers , John Butler , Mary Gauthier , and Paul Kantner...

In late 2015 a group of San Diego neighbors built a tiny house for Red, a man who is houseless who lives in their neighborhood. After three nights in the tiny house the police arrested Red and confiscated the tiny house. We meet Red, Lisa, Bishop Steve, his sons Steven and Travis, Juan and Sue, and hear about what happened. Music by: The Funk Brothers , Tom Begich , Laura Nyro , Richard & Lind...

Patty & Vince Wixon are long-time poets and really fun interesting people. They both taught High School English, and loved teaching.  We’ll be talking about poetry and poets, including Poet Laureate William Stafford, who they both knew. We’ll hear some poems and some great music by poet/musicians. Music by:  Warren Barker & Warner Bros. Star Instrumentalists , Bob Dylan , Van M...

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 Byles , & Prophet Ashanti . The post Prophet Ashanti & Jeannie Harden: Jamaican Herbal Tonic, Moringa, Chikungunya Virus, Na...

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 his life, the music and what it means. When not touring internationally RAM plays regular gigs in Haiti. Richard’s cousin is Haiti’s current president Michel...

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 new ones.  They are about to release Instant , a CD of old songs re-recorded with contemporary technology. Will talks about the band, the era, and his inspiration for bri...

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 in music, how she became a professional singer, and her work bringing music to kids in under served communities. Music by: Count Basie and his Orchestra , Ni...

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 •  International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis  • Nat...

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 their role in human societies. American Ethical Union •  The Universal Declaration of Human Rights  • American Civil Liberties Union  •  National Associatio...

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 new CD Jellyfish . Steph’s music was featured in the 2013 movie release called Freedom & Unity: The Vermont Movie , filmed & pro...

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 just released his first CD “Ain’t You My Brother” so we will hear selections from the CD as well as from some of...

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 hear music from Ozere’s two CDs and a special live recording! Music by: Ozere The post Jessica Deutsch: Toronto Based Musician – Founder...

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 through built projects, research, exhibitions and writing. We’ll be listening to some contemporary Chinese music as well as some traditional Shamanic chanting...

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 Walker McDonald who works with Frontline SMS users through the Social Impact Lab . Frontline SMS allows users to create a secure SMS (Text Messaging) network using a compute...

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 Y12SR, and Nikki shares some of her personal story. Nikki’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Yoga Journal, Black Enterprise, The H...

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 to relate to, and describes his life and challenges in ways that will allow you to share his experiences. Music by:  Zemog El Gallo Bueno The post A...

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 United Nations Remember Slavery Programme . The story of Nanny of the Maroons is not well known around the world, yet. Roy discusses why he made the f...