Paradigms

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 discuss their inspirations, musical and otherwise, and the mission of spreading joy through mus...

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 • Mercy Junction • The Free Garden Community Project Music by: The Andrews Sisters...

Cheri Sicard is the author of Mary Jane The Complete Marijuana Handbook for Women. Cheri is a Cannabis and Prison Reform Activist. There are hundreds of people serving life sentences for nonviolent cannabis crimes in the US. Many of them are now in their 60’s and 70’s. Cheri also works with the Can-Do Foundation . Music by: Stevie Wonder , Cab Calloway , Grace Potter and the Nocturnals...

Echo Valley Farm is a sustainable farm and community in Wisconsin. Dena Eakles , founder, discusses the farm and the associated educational non-profit Echo Valley Hope . Sustainability classes are free ! Music by: R.E.M. , Aimee Mann and Michael Penn , Joe Jackson , Paul McCartney , Buffy Sainte-Marie , Richard Shindell , and Marcel Khalife . The post Dena Eakles: Echo Valley Farm & Echo Vall...

Jacque Fresco and Roxanne Meadows describe what The Venus Project is and how it can help humanity. Music by: Miles Davis , Joe Jackson , Ferron , Bonnie Raitt , Michael Franti & Spearhead , Maya Azucena, Joaquin Pacheco, Destruct “Inner City Soul” The post The Venus Project appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Vincent Martinez  is Director of Research at  Architecture 2030,  the brainchild of Ed Mazria . Construction is one of the largest producer of greenhouse gases. Vince discusses trends in reducing the carbon footprint of construction through the innovative design tools offered by Architecture 2030. Vince is also a musician and we’ll be playing some music from his band Vince Mtz. and the Great...

Dr. David Jacobs of International Energy Transition discusses the global energy transition. Allison Gillette from NRG Solar explains what a microgrid is. Freedom Flotilla III is preparing to sail to Gaza to protest the Israeli blockade. Music by: Maceo Parker , 3 Trees , Danny Kirwan , Lene Lovich , OneWorld , Roger Waters , and Buffy Sainte-Marie . The post Global Energy Transition, and Freedom F...

Mariame is a singer at the beginning of her career. Her background is Cree/Arab. Her original songs are mainly R & B but there are occasional hints of tribal rhythms. Her debut CD Bloom has just been released on the N’we Jinan label. Mariame and Baruch’s conversation is revealing, and the music is moving. Also on tonight’s show, Paul Howe reports after completing his 700 mile...

Yacine Boulares is a Tunisian/French saxophone playing man currently living in New York City. He’s a founder of the band AjOYO . Yacine discusses his inspirations, music, philosophy and more. Music by: John Coltrane , Maceo Parker , AjOYO , and . The post Yacine Boulares: Musician, founder of OjOYO appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Earth Policy Institute ‘s Janet Larsen and Matt Roney give an update on the state of Planet Earth; Air, Soil, Water, Food, Energy. Music by: The Youngbloods , Miriam Makeba , Lowell George , Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers , Painted Caves , and Buffy Sainte-Marie . The post Earth Policy Institute: Update on Planet Earth appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Qigong Sensory Training Institute founder Dr. Louisa Silva, and QST Master Trainer Pam Tindall, discuss this research based proven effective massage treatment for children with autism. Special guest Paul Howe of cycle700.com  discusses his upcoming ride from North Carolina to New York to raise money for children in India. Music by: Aaron Flinn , Seal , Joe Jackson , Bonnie Raitt , Joni MItchell ,...

Alison Perry, founder of the Central Oregon Veteran’s Ranch  in Bend Oregon, discusses the need for healing from trauma, veteran’s, agriculture, and the ranch. Music by: The Byrds , John Butler , Inner Peace Music Collective , Patrick Dodd , Karrin Allyson , Binaural Beats Brain Waves Isochronic Tones Brain Wave Entrainment , and Dana Lyons & John Seed . The post Alison Perry: Cent...

The Skid Row Housing Trust ‘s Executive Director Mike Alvidrez and Director of Philanthropy and Communications Tonya Boykin talk about the organization, homelessness, the need, and our humanity. Music by: The Funk Brothers , The Band , Rodney Crowell & Mary Karr , Bryndle , Emmylou Harris , and Billie Holiday . The post Mike Alvidrez and Tonya Boykin: Skid Row Housing Trust appeared firs...

Mari-Lynn Evans is a documentary film maker from West Virginia. We discuss her new film Blood on the Mountain and what’s happening in West Virginia regarding coal mining, mountaintop removal, fracking, destruction of water resources, corrupt politics and more. •  Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition Music by: David Grisman , Shirley Stewart Burns , Alice Gerrard , Emmylou Harris , Johnny Cash...

Green Party 2012 Presidential Candidate Dr. Jill Stein is exploring running again in 2016. Jill and Baruch discuss politics, the myth of the fringe 3rd party, and why mainstream Americans will support the Green Party message if they get to hear it! Music by: The Eagles , Alison Krauss & Union Station , Alan Price , Jackson Browne , Bonnie Raitt , Holly Near with Emma’s Revolution , and B...

Dr. Cristina Eisenberg , lead Scientist for The Earthwatch Institute , talks about the web of life, wolves, re-wilding and more! Books: The Wolf’s Tooth  • The Carnivore Way Music by: The Allman Brothers Band , Laura Nyro , Los Lobos , Jerry Garcia , Danny Dolinger , and Jesse Colin Young . The post Dr. Cristina Eisenberg: Lead Scientist Earth Watch Institute appeared first on Paradigms Podc...

Thierry Tidrow is a Canadian composer born in Ottawa in 1986. He began his musical training at St-Matthew’s Men and Boys choir and at De La Salle High School in vocal performance. In 2009, he obtained his Bachelor of Music degrees in honours composition and theory at McGill University. Thierry and Baruch discuss art, life, inspiration, and Thierry offers a reading from a work in progress, a collab...

Rob Greenfield is an adventurer, activist, and “dude making a difference.” He shares his motivation, talks about his background, and offers many simple fun ways to lead a happier more Earth-friendly life. Music by: Laura Nyro , Jimmy Ryan , Tret Fure , Lindsey Buckingham , Linda Ronstadt , Todd Thibaud , The Beatles , Lowell George & The Factory , Rosanne Cash , and Donna De Lory ....

Joan Zen and Jason Hicks talk about music, inspiration, the new album they’re working on, and life in the Bitterroot Valley, in western Montana. Music by Joan Zen , Karrin Allyson , and The McCoy Tyner Trio with Michael Brecker . Photo: Ken Stolz   The post Joan Zen: Musicians appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Gelong Thubten is one of the founders of Kagyu Samye Dzong in Scarborough, UK. He discusses his own path as a Buddhist and how he became a monk and a teacher of meditation. Music by: Inner Peace Music Collective , Traffic , Choying Drolma & Steve Tibbetts , Tobiah , John Lennon , Phil Thornton , and Suzanne Sterling . The post Gelong Thubten: Teacher of Meditation appeared first on Paradigms P...

Freda and Toghestiy discuss the situation currently on native lands surrounded by western Canada. There are numerous crude fossil fuel pipelines being planned by Canadian and multinational corporations to go through Wet’suwet’en land. The Unist’ot’en Camp exists to prevent Canadian and multinational corporations from trespassing and building fossil fuel pipelines on unceded lands belon...

Tom Begich discusses his life, inspirations, and new CD Traveling Through . We are also joined by Dennis Lind-Beery who recorded and produced “Traveling Through.” Music by: Tom Begich The post Tom Begich: Musician appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

The 2014 Curry Stone Design Prize winner is  Studios Kabako . Tonight we meet Studios Kabako founder Faustin Linyekula, with an introduction from CSDP Director Emiliano Gandolfi . Music by: Franco, Caetano Veloso, Fabrizio Cassol, and Pasnas. Thanks to  Cockos Inc.  for  Reaper Digital Audio Workstation The post Curry Stone Design Prize Winner 2014 appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Recorded live at Drifter’s Bar ‘n R & B Entertainment Venue in Negril, Jamaica on February 28, 2014; a jam session, with assorted musicians, featuring the owner Luddy Samms of The Drifters.  Luddy Samms and his wife Lady Jan Samms, are working with Jamaican educators like Angela Haye, Founder and Director of the Hanover Educational Institute in Lucea, Jamaica. Contact HEI   Th...

Scott Crow discusses activism, inspiration, the Zapatistas, and more. Zapatismo – Mexico Solidarity Network Music by: Matthew Dear, Aaron Flinn, Blackfire w/Cyril Neville, Tin Bird Choir, William Onyeabor, Alan Price, and Tobiah. The post Scott Crow: Activist, Author appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .