Paradigms

Matthew Fox is a theologian who writes books, teaches seminars, and who is known for challenging the Vatican on issues of integrity and policy. He was excommunicated by Pope Benedict. Suzanne Sterling is a musician, yoga practitioner, ritualist, and co-founded Off The Mat, Into The World . Music by: Anonymous, Ensemble Organum w/Marcel Pérés, Richard Souther, and Suzanne Sterling. The post Matthew...

William LeSassier was an herbalist, acupuncturist, bodyworker, and teacher. We remember William and his work with guests Moira Brown, Archivist at the William LeSassier Archive,  and Rosemary Gladstar . We will also hear some precious audio of William teaching. The archives were made unavailable in late 2023. Music by: Jackson Browne, Leon Russell, Lowell George, The Ramones, John Lee Hooker &...

Rachel Goble founded The SOLD Project , an organization that is successfully implementing primary prevention in Thailand relative to the trafficking of children into prostitution. Ransom Kong is a musical duo from Hawaii, Ransom and Rich.  Check out their music and videos . Music by: Carlos Santana, The Beatles, Laura Nyro, Tin Bird Choir, and Ransom Kong. The post Rachel Goble: Human Rights Activ...

Dr. Mary Weems , Imagination Intellect Theorist, Poet, Playwright, discusses her inspirations, and her new play Blink . Joshua Tucker discusses his new film We Can’t Eat Gold about the proposed Pebble gold mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska.   Special thanks to Richard Capener for sharing his song The Salmon. Music by: Steely Dan, John Mayer, Donny Hathaway, and Richard Capener . The post Dr....

iZÖNUS playing live in the WBKM studio. Berkshire Rock Power Trio! The post iZÖNUS Performs Live! appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Rosemary Gladstar has been an herbalist, teacher, and community builder for over 35 years. She is considered the grandmother of modern herbalism, and is founder of  Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center & Botanical Sanctuary in Vermont. Samantha Crain is a musician from Shawnee, Oklahoma. This week she is performing at SXSW. We’ll be talking with her fresh from that experience. Music by: B...

Susan Grimaldi is a Field Associate for the Foundation for Shamanic Studies . Susan discussesher work in China and South America. Lynne Marti writes and sings with  Poet in Process , a band out of Barcelona, Spain. They have a number of CDs . Music by: Poet in Process The post Susan Grimaldi: Shamanic Practitioner, and Lynne Marti; Musician appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Karim El Hakim is a filmmaker currently in Cairo, Egypt witnessing the Arab Spring. David Ortega and Trevon Trapper are youth members of  A Place Called Home in Los Angeles. They discuss songwriting. Joshua Glass , in Vermont, is recording his first CD. Special thanks to  Marcel Khalife . Music by: Trevon Trapper, Omar Offendum & The Narcicyst & Freeway & Ayah & Amir Sulaiman, Marc...

CodePink ‘s Noor Mir discusses US drones killing people around the world. Will Francome & Mark Pizzey discuss One For Ten , their documentary film project about innocents on death row. Mike Cavanaugh shares his new CD Lovely Lonely Place . Music by: Calexico, Bow Thayer, The Hood Internet, Steve Halliday, Mode, and Mike Cavanaugh. The post Noor Mir: Peace Activist, and One in Ten: A Film...

Hector Aristizabal and Baruch discuss how the United States can become a more peaceful country. Kyle Wiggins and Jack Fischl from Keteka.com tell the story of how they created a community based adventure travel site. Jimmy Ryan,  virtuoso of the electric mandolin, introduces his brand new CD Readville . Music by: Juluka, Paul Brady, LTJ Bukem, Poet in Process, Ekimosis, Widespread Panic, and Jimmy...

Emily Baker is a songwriter and singer from the UK discussing her new CD All At Sea . Street Medics Brian and Emily discuss the underground medical movement. Baruch shares experiences from Jamaica. Music by: P-Funk All Stars, Little Feat, Jonathan Saraga Quintet, The Medics, Alpha Blondy, The Uprising Roots, and Emily Baker. The post Emily Baker: Musician, and Brian & Emily: Street Medics app...

The Spielpalast Cabaret is entering it’s13th year. Four Spielpalast players joined Baruch in the studio, in character, singing and discussing the material from this pre-WWII Berlin style Cabaret. We meet some of the characters; Phinneus, Gabi, Nicolette, and Richard, and hear some music from the new show.     The post The Spielpalast Cabaret appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Friends of Paradigms offer new music in this end of year show! Music by: Holly Near, Derrik Jordan, Sinead O’Connor, Micah Atwell, Painted Caves, The Uprising Roots, Jon Anderson, Bess Klassen-Landis, Tobiah, 3 Trees, Otaak Band, Todd Thibaud, Cosy Sheridan, Bobby Treasure & Chino, Steph Pappas, and Buffy Sainte-Marie. The post Friends of Paradigms: New Music from our Musician Friends! a...

Francisco Ramos-Stierle , astro physicist born in the place humans call Mexico on planet Earth, arrested in the place called Oakland and sent, this week, to immigration court to determine his status. His status, as far as I could tell, is that he is a bright spirit in a living breathing body on a planet. We had two wonderful conversations, before and after court. Music by: Carlos Santana, Tony Vac...

Antony Turner works with two websites which provide easy-to-understand visuals that explain what is happening to Earth’s atmosphere, CarbonVisuals.com and CarbonSense.com . David Alan Harris talks about his experience in Sierra Leone working as a Dance Movement Therapist with former child soldiers. Here is a link to his writings about his experience. Also a tribute to Ravi Shankar. Music by:...

Ali Lubbad has a great new CD Painted Caves . Jeanne van Heeswijk is the fifth of the 2012 Curry Stone Design Prize winners; an artist working with the medium of life. We close with a tribute to Dave Brubeck. Music by: Painted Caves, Smokie, Katrina and the Waves, De Dijk, Dave Brukeck Quartet, and Dave Brubeck The post Ali Lubbad: Musician, and Jeanne van Heeswijk a 2012 CSDP Winner appeared firs...

Ralph C. Lincoln , 11th generation Lincoln on this continent, 3rd cousin to President Lincoln, discusses the Lincoln legacy, what it means to him, and his resemblance to President Lincoln. Joaquin Pacheco from A Place Called Home interviews Omar, one of the young people working in the APCH studio. Thanks to   Chris Vallillo for contributing music from his CD Abraham Lincoln in Song and to Matthew...

Sarah Miles , actress and author, discusses her career, her life, and her new book Boy and the Beez . Illac Diaz of Litre of Light is one of the 2012 winners of the Curry-Stone Design Prize. Music by: The Rolling Stones, Kris Kristofferson, The Yardbirds, Maurice Jarre’s OST Doctor Zhivago, Edith Piaf, The Space Brothers, Parokya Ni Edgar, The Youngbloods, Adrian Belew, and The Beatles. The...

The Curry-Stone Design Prize curator Chee Pearlman and 2012 winners Alan Ricks of the MASS Design Group, Christine Gaspar of CUP, and Fida Touma of Riwaq. Music by: Derrik Jordan, Cosy Sheridan, Merrie Amsterburg, Trey Anastasio, Simon & Garfunkel, Steely Dan, The Tender Few, Dire Straits, Ezra Holbrook, The Sound of Reason, and Saria Idana. The post Curry Stone Design Prize 2012 appeared firs...

Joaquin Pacheco is a recording arts instructor at A Place called Home in Los Angeles, where Marsha Jiminez is a member. The music we hear in this episode is all from APCH students.  Tune in and be inspired by these wonderful talented young people! Music by: A Place Called Home APCH Store The post Joaquin Pacheco & Marsha Jiminez: A Place Called Home appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Hallowe’en, Samhain, Day of the Dead, All Saints Eve; it’s that time of the year again for poetry and music celebrating the thinning of the veil. Music and poetry by: Loreena McKennitt, M Macha Nightmare, Skypilot, Ancestor Energy, Medicine Dream, Kronos Quartet, Daniel Barry, Suzanne Sterling, George Nicholas, Pasha and the Pagans, Steeleye Span, Reclaiming , Wynn Erickson, Baruch, Ma...

Amy Hugo discusses her trips to Pakistan, her observations and experiences working with the Naveed Khan Foundation . Music by: Zeek Afridi, Rahim Shah, Jehangir Aziz Hayat, Zeb and Haniya, and Farhad Darya. The post Amy Hugo: Travels in Pakistan appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Dr. Rupert Sheldrake , biologist and author discusses his new book Science Set Free and the implications of paradigm shifts we are experiencing. Music by: Paul Pena, Kenneth Hope and Tobiah, Nathalie Archangel, John Coltrane, Suzanne Sterling, Gaia Consort, The Rhythm Rancher & Wodige Wehali. The post Dr. Rupert Sheldrake: Author “Science Set Free” appeared first on Paradigms Podca...

Bess Klassen-Landis talks about music and inspiration and being a homicide survivor. She has a new CD coming out  Way Up In Vermont . Holly Pickett is a photojournalist who has been working in North Africa and the Middle East for many years. NYTimes – At War Blog – Holly Pickett Music by: Bess Klassen-Landis, Midnight Oil, A.R. Rahman, George Harrison, Seal, and Derrik Jordan. The post...

Mark Adkins of the band subvocal  talks about music, inspiration, and the new upcoming CD Black . Joaquin Pacheco interviews Christian Rubi from A Place Called Home . Music by: subvocal, Sinéad O’Conner, Naldo Cartagena, and Trevon Trapper. The post Mark Adkins: Musician, and Joaquin & Ruby from A Place Called Home appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .