Paradigms

Soulstice live in the studio playing home grown locally sourced organic Vermont Reggae! The post Soulstice Performs Live! appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Holly Near is a singer, songwriter, activist, philosopher; one of the significant bards of our time. Holly returns to Paradigms to discuss life on Earth, and her new CD Peace Becomes You . Music by: Holly Near, Cris Williamson, and Ferron. The post Holly Near: Musician appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Ahmed Said, Abuamana “The Prince of Kassala” is an ethnic Beja musician of the Hadendoa Tribe of Northern Eastern Sudan was a guest on Paradigms in 2010.  Now he has teamed up with with Miguel Merino to form Otaak Band bringing together traditional Beja music with Jazz and the Blues on a new CD called Bejawiya. Aaron Jakes who plays sax is also interviewed, as well as returning guest s...

Peter Boghossian is an Instructor of Philosophy at Portland State University . Megan Glavin is a Graduate Research Assistant at Portland State University.  Both have been working with a local prison to create internships for University students to assist prisoners with a variety of skills for re-entry to the community. Prison, Drug War Spending Rockets While Higher Education Funding Declines Music...

Paseo Aguirre from No More Deaths/No Mas Muertes discusses the humanitarian crisis occurring in the Arizona desert, and how this faith-based organization is providing humanitarian aid.  Learn about the new Arizona law that essentially issues 300 hunting licenses ON PEOPLE. Music by: Manu Chao, Nanci Griffith, Joan Baez, Patti Smith, Aaron Flinn, Jackson Browne, Peter Gabriel, Molotov, Tom Russell,...

Banned In Vermont author Rosemarie Jackowski discusses current politics. Kate Lambert of How to Sponsor a Uterus fame discusses the video and comedy in general. Music by: Sinead O’Connor, Shirley Ceaser and Ann Nesby, The Temptations, Maria Muldaur, Elliot Smith, Lar Duggan and Ellen Powell, Keb’ Mo’, Tret Fure, The Wild Colonials, Angélique Kidjo, The Runaways, Emmylou Harris, a...

Todd Thibaud live in the studio! The post Todd Thibaud Performs Live! appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

All Species Day in Montpelier, Vermont! Janice Walrafen, weaver of Vermont’s All Species Day, joins us. We also have a report from Pika in NYC on May 1. Music by: The Youngbloods, Native Flute Ensemble, Medicine Dream, Gaia Consort, Ziggy Marley, Steeleye Span, Derrik Jordan, Lilly Hiatt, Layah Jane, Pete Seeger, Adrian Belew, Laura Nyro, Jefferson Starship, Old & In The Way, Billy Bragg...

Paradigms celebrates Earth Day! Meet some Earth people and learn about what they’re doing, and listen to music that celebrates life on this beautiful planet! Kroka Expeditions •  Earth Activist Training •  Earth Policy Institute Music by: The Rolling Stones, Rodney Crowell, Jon Anderson, Walela and Joanne Shenandoah, Steel Pulse, Michael Jackson, Marisa Monte, Catie Curtis, Laura Nyro, Jacqu...

The Vermont Legislature is considering passing a law requiring all GMO foods to be labeled as such. The Bio-tech industry is threatening to sue Vermont if they pass this law. On April 12, 2012, prior to the final Ag Committee hearing on the bill, there was a rally in front of the Vermont State House. This episode brings you Dave Rogers of NOFA VT to explain the bill and it’s status, as well...

Two “David & Goliath” stories: Matt Nadeau of Vermont’s Rock Art Brewery targeted by Hansen’s Natural, and Bo Muller-Moore, the Eat More Kale guy, discuss their experiences with large corporations coming after them for trademark infringement. Music by: The Stairwell Sisters, Todd Thibaud, Aaron Flinn, Anais Mitchell, Steeleye Span, Zucchero, Kirsty MacColl, Bobby Treasu...

Jim Lantz is a filmmaker and playwright whose play The Bus debuted in Burlington, VT and made it to Off-Broadway in NYC. Jim is now working on a film A Defiant Dude with Bo Muller-Moore, the Eat More Kale guy. Ryan Harb returns to Paradigms a year after his initial visit to tell us about what’s happened with the UMASS Amherst Permaculture Project; some very exciting stuff! Music by: Bruce Co...

The Sage Alliance protested the continued operation of Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant by marching from the Brattleboro Town Commons to the Entergy Corporation offices on Wednesday, March 22, 2012. This episode of Paradigms brings you most of the pre-march rally and some of the post-march rally as over 130 people prepared to engage in civil disobedience and face arrest. Great music, good fun, a...

Bertram Verhaag  has made films about GMOs in the food supply which have earned him international recognition. His latest film is Scientists Under Attack . Music by: Joe Jackson, Al Jarreau, B-52’s, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Adrian Belew, Junion Brown, Frank Zappa & The Mothers, The Beach Boys, The Band, Michelle Shocked, Dana Lyons, John Fogerty, John Prine w/Emmylou Harris and Iris De...

Mary E. Weems, Ph. D. is a poet, playwright, author, performer, and imagination-intellect theorist. Hear her keynote address to the 8th Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference at Washington State University College of Education, recorded on February 24, 2012. Books by Dr. Mary E. Weems, Ph. D. Music by: The Temptations, Phoebe Snow, Rosalie Sorrels, Yes, Tobiah, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ro...

Rocky Anderson is the Justice Party candidate for the Presidency of the United States. Meet Rocky and hear his plans for his first 100 days in office. Music by: Lowell George, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Jackson, Kelliana, David Lindley and El Rayo-X, John Trudell, Lene Lovich, Buffalo Springfield, Aimee Mann, Lindsey Buckingham, John Gorka, and Kirsty MacColl. The post Rocky Anderson: Justice Party Candida...

Ben & Jerry’ s invited two organizers from Occupy Wall Street to come to Vermont to speak in a public forum with Ben & Jerry’s executives on February 9, 2012. Participants in Occupy Vermont-Burlington were also present. This is a great opportunity to deepen one’s understanding of the Occupy movement. Music by: Jefferson Airplane, Tin Bird Choir, Steely dan, Phoebe Snow, L...

Malik Rahim, former member of The Black Panther Party for Self Defense, co-founder of Common Ground Relief and Common Ground Health Clinic  discusses Occupy New Orleans , the BP oil spill, electoral politics and the need for people to come together to protect the Earth. Music by: Sonny Landreth, Teresa Tudury, Charlie Miller, Etta James, Cliff Le Maire & His Melody Boys, The Byrds, Laura Nyro,...

Sheila Parks of The Center for Hand Counted Paper Ballots discusses the state of US elections. Presidential candidate Robert David Steele of the Reform Party of the USA and discusses his plan for reforming the US government. Music by: Buffy Sainté-Marie, Kieran Kane w/Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams, Dave Carter $ Tracy Grammer, J D Souther, Johnny Clegg & Savuka, Richard & Linda Thomp...

Nance Klehm , an archaeologist and ecologist with visionary forward-thinking ideas, talks about her upbringing, the medicine and food foraging she teaches in cities, and radical composting. Moonlight Davis shares some of his inspirations, and thoughts on what it is to be an artist today.  We also hear music from his latest album “Fantasy” which he co-created with his partner Morningsta...

Presidential Candidate Jill Stein  joins us to discuss her candidacy, foreign and domestic policy, and how she came to run for the presidency. Victoria Collier of VoteScam.org talks about rigged elections in the United States and how the citizenry can reclaim the electoral process. Music by: Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Jorma Kaukonen, John Hall, T. Thorn Coyle, Richard Shindell, Lyle Lovett, John Wesl...

Karim El Hakim , Samaher Alqadi and Philippe L. Dib , filmmakers, discuss 1/2 Revolution their new film about the events in Cairo, Egypt from January 25 to February 5, 2011. Complete interview with Karim El Hakim Music by: Amr Diab, Anders Christensen Trio, Ahmed Omran, Nikolaj Hess, Hamada Helal, Saad El Soghayar, Rico, and Anderskov Accident. The post Karim El Hakim, Samaher Alqadi and Philippe...

Baruch celebrates the 100th episode of Paradigms with Eric Koval and Tony Gallucci discussing the origins and intentions of the show, and where the show is going. Music by: Scott Johnson and Mark Oblinger, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jimmy Ryan and The Blood Oranges, Lisa Sokolov, Aaron Flinn, Bobby Treasure, Tony Vacca and the World Rhythms Ensemble, P.M.P. Band, Layah Jane, The Uprising Roots, Sussan De...

Paul Pike is a musician from Newfoundland Canada living in Alaska, a Mi’kmaq man, a parent, grandparent, and a substance abuse counselor. Paul’s band is called Medicine Dream . Josh, part of Occupy Anchorage and Occupy Fairbanks , talks about the occupations in Alaska, some of the reasons for the occupations, and what occupiers are experiencing in terms of weather, police, and communit...

Scott Johnson  is the founder of The Positive Music Association talks about the power of music as mantra, and introduces musicians whose positive message is as good as their music. Music by: Scott Johnson, Jan Garrett & JD Martin, Johnny A., Liquid Blue, Faith Rivera, Claudia Carawan, Glen Roethel, Lisa Bell, Stevie Wonder, Darius Lux, Cat Stevens, David Wilcox, and a brand new song from Tobia...