Paradigms

Cosy Sheridan is a singer/songwriter whose musical storytelling ranges from the contemporary to the his/herstorical to the mythic. Cosy travels with her partner TR Ritchie offering more than entertainment; nourishing, thoughtful, often fun musical poetry. In light of the mining disaster in West Virginia this week we will listen to some songs from and about coal miners and their families. Music by:...

Sinéad O’Connor is an Irish singer/songwriter who has challenged the status quo in a number of ways throughout her career both musically and through public statements.  Her music is often influenced by traditional Irish music, but is also contemporary, stylistically diverse, and has become more devotional in recent years. • The Interview Music by: Sinead O’Connor The post Sinéad O&#821...

How to transition to renewable energy; solar, wind, hydro. Interviews with: Sequoya Cross, Co-owner of Backwoods Solar in Idaho Grayson Morris, Director of Sales Operations at SunRun Home Solar  in San Francisco. Patty Kenyon, Managing Director of SolarFest . Bernie Sanders,   United States Senator from Vermont. Database for State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency •  Find a Solar Professi...

Patrick Dodd  is a singer/songwriter whose musical career is dedicated to promoting social justice. His approach, rather than being ideological, is heartfelt, with an emphasis on building connections. Laurie Farrington is an astrologer with a very down to earth approach. Laurie will be sharing some astrological information relevant to the present time. Music by: Patrick Dodd, Anne Feeney, Michael...

Derrik Jordan is an award winning musician who lives in southern Vermont. Derrik travels the world finding inspiration in life on Earth, performing with local musicians, and fusing different kinds of music. In 2009 Derrik was commissioned by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra to compose Odzihozo And The Lake which was performed around the state. This rare recording is provided courtesy of the VSO. The...

Nuclear power, yes or no? Bruno Comby founded and works with EFN – Environmentalists for Nuclear Energy in France. He has written a book on the topic which has gained popularity in Europe. Jim Riccio is Nuclear Policy Analyst for Greenpeace in the United States. Complete interviews with Jim Riccio and Bruno Comby Music by: The Beatles, Christina Lorr, Michael Penn, The Youngbloods, Derrik Jo...

Water Justice: Emily Posner works with Defending Water for Life in Maine in the United States. Anil Naidoo is the Coordinator of the Blue Planet Project  in Canada. Hemantha Withanage is Executive Director and Senior Environmental Scientist for the Centre for Environmental Justice and lives in Sri Lanka. He also works with Friends of the Earth International . Marcela Olivera from Bolivia is Latin...

Ahamed Sa’id “The Prince of Kassala” was born in Eastern Sudan and is an ethnic Beja from the Hadandwa Tribe in eastern Sudan. He is a talented musician who has mastered the traditional instrument, an ancient 5-string lyre called Masankop or Basankop, an instrument known to anyone familiar with ancient Egyptian instruments. In addition, Ahamed is a composer, organist, poet, and p...

Robin McDermott works with the Vermont Fresh Network promoting partnership between farmers, food producers, and chefs. Seth Gillim & Nicole Seligson are this years Backyard Farm Vermont team, a small business which assists and supports people in any stage or aspect of developing their gardens. Kiva Rose is an herbalist, wildcrafter, and teacher. Roger Benham is a medic who just returned from H...

The Rhythm Rancher aka Will McCoy creates rich sonic soundscapes blending universal positive Global sound waves for uplifting and healing value. Largely self-taught, Will’s music is uniquely textured and engaging. Music by: The Rhythm Rancher The post The Rhythm Rancher/Will McCoy: Musician appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Dr. Patrick MacManaway is a holistic therapist with an international consulting practice, specializing in work with geopathic stress and the healing and renewal of places, people, projects and businesses. Circles of Peace  is one of his projects. Mid-Atlantic Geomancy Music by: Gaia Consort, Death Cab For Cutie. Emmylou Harris, Don McLean, Nihil Project, Elisa M. Welch, Tom Rush, Walela and Joanne...

Aaron Flinn is a singer/songwriter who lives in Vermont and performs internationally. He is also an extraordinary guitar player. Aaron Flinn performs live in the studio. You can find his CDs at CDBaby.   The post Aaron Flinn Performs Live! appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Wael Al Saad and Murad Alkhufash from The Marda Permaculture Farm join us to talk about Permaculture on the West Bank in Israel/Palestine. Defending Water for Life in Maine  •  Water and Development – Global Issues Music by: Karawan, Fairuz, Ashira, Sabreen, Dana Lyons, Dead Can Dance, Niyaz, Anouar Brahem, Gaza Orchestra and Amr Diab. The post Wael Al Saad and Murad Alkhufash: The Marda Per...

Peter Phillips was director of Project Censored for nearly two decades. Laurie Farrington  has been studying astrology for 40 years and currently resides in Winooski, Vermont. Music by: Scott Tournet, Chris Isaak, Lowell George, Jason White, Dana Lyons, Suzanne Vega, John Gorka, Paul Kanter & Jefferson Starship, Juluka, Walter Egan, Sonny Landreth featuring Vince Gill, Joan Zen, and Stevie Won...

Suzanne Sterling  is an ecstatic vocalist, innovative composer, teacher and invoker of the sacred. Both as a performing and recording artist, as well as a facilitator of transformational workshops and intensives for many years,Suzanne has received critical acclaim. including her new CD “Blue Fire Soul.” Off The Mat Into The World •  Suzanne Sterling’s YouTube Channel   Music...

Visions of Peace: interviews with Sreedhar from India, Mira from Israel, Sarah, Josh and Laura from Christian Peacemaker Teams in Palestine, Wael Al Saad and Tarek from Palestine , and from the US Cicada, Emily Ratner in New Orleans, Dr. Dena Lee, Elaine Magree, Liz Rivera Goldstein of teenpeace.org , and Elizabeth Goldstein. Quakers and Peace Music by: George Winston, Maria Muldaur, The Prayer Cy...

The Skills for the New Millennium Tour has been traveling around the US for the last 2 years teaching a variety of skills from permaculture to street medic. Transition United States is a social networking site for those interested in exploring and/or implementing the in U.S. communities. Music by: The Who, Michelle Shocked, Rosalie Sorrels, Randall Bramblett, Danny Dollinger, Banjo Dan & The M...

Dr. Annette Goodheart joins us to discuss the healing properties of laughter and other forms of catharsis. To demonstrate her points, and just for fun, we will also be listening to humorous recordings by Jackie Mason, Mylo Redwater Smith, Porky Pig, Tom Lehrer, Monty Python, Charlie Ballard who also joins us for a bit of conversation, Ivor Cutler, Woody Allen, and Bill Cosby. The post Dr. Annette...

Complementary healing modalities, and creative economic models of health care are our topics, featuring interviews with Sukhada Repass , Mr. X, and Pamela Howard To find a Free Clinic in your area contact The National Association of Free Clinics To locate a Community Acupuncture Clinic check out The Community Acupuncture Network You can also contact the National Acupuncture Detoxification Associat...

Janis Ian has been a singer/songwriter since the 1960’s. Janis tours, records, and uses her fame to support a number of educational initiatives including The Pearl Foundation , named for her mother Pearl. Music by: Janis Ian The post Janis Ian: Musician appeared first on Paradigms Podcast .

Paul Rest is a practitioner of Aikido. He teaches in the San Francisco Bay area, and writes a column for the San Francisco Examiner called A Martial Artist Making a Difference.  Paul has developed Low-Impact Aikido which is a whole new way to experience the martial art. Music by: Donald Fagen, Leonard Cohen, Harry Nilsson, Phil Ochs, Deep Forest, Paul Simon, J.D. Souther, Yello, Paolo Conte, Steve...

This episode focuses on the turning of the wheel, Samhain, the Witches New Year, which is known to most as Halowe’en. Tonight’s interviews are with Tara McFarland works in Law Enforcement in San Francisco, CA, and  M. Macha NightMare is an author and Priestess who is active in the Interfaith movement. She lives in Marin County, CA. The Spiral Dance Music by: Velvet Hammer, Sarah McLach...

Shanna Ratner, Principal and founder of Yellow Wood Associates , joins us in the studio to discuss sustainability in forestry, agriculture, water management, social capital and community capacity building. Music by: Ry Cooder, Terry Allen, Dana Lyons, Warren Zevon, Dire Straits, Robert Johnson, Scott Ainslie, Johnny Clegg & Juluka, Taj Mahal, Bow Thayer, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Joni Mitchell, a...

Robert Klein joins Paradigms for the evening co-hosting an exploration of Jazz. If you’re an experienced lover of Jazz or are developing a new interest, you’ll find this selection of music inspiring. Prepare to go on a journey! Robert Klein lives in Charlotte, NC. He is a long-time Jazz enthusiast, and sometime radio host. Our bodies are mostly water. Sound affects water molecules, lea...

Philip Baruth is a journalist, and is running for the office of State Senator from Chittenden County in Vermont. He has been writing a political blog, The Vermont Daily Briefing,  since 2005. Music by: Rodney Crowell, Lowell George, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Over The Rhine, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer, Steely Dan, Zucchero, Traffic, Janis Joplin, U2, De Dijk, and The Neville Brothers...