Starhawk discusses Justice, Permaculture, and her new book City of Refuge, the long awaited sequel to her widely-read novel The Fifth Sacred Thing. Music by: Medicine Drum, Xavier Rudd & The United Nations, Buffy Sainte-Marie, James Taylor, Redwood Magic, Maria … More …
Stevhen Koji Baianu is founder of The Dolomites, offering a tribal transnational musical mash that fuses traditions and genres from Japanese, Rumanian, Balkan, Cumbia, Gypsy, Dub, Punk, Alternative, Electronic, Roots, Bass and Sub-natural mystic rhythms. Music by: The Dolomites.
More ...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 … More …
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 • … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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”
More ...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. … More …
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, … More …
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 … More …
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 Selif Keita.
More ...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.
More ...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 … More …
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 … More …
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, … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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, … More …
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 … More …
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, … More …
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 … More …
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
More ...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
More ...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, … More …
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.
More ...Tret Fure joins Baruch to talk about her career as a musician, her inspirations, and her new CD A Piece of the Sky. The background music for this episode is Spencer Davis’ rendition of Tret’s song Rainy Season. Music by: Tret … More …
Tobiah brings us I’m Not Asking For A Miracle the enchanting Christmas EP from England’s own angelic acoustic songbird, and featuring New York composer Kenneth Hope. All proceeds go to Animals Asia to help the moon bears.
More ...Paul Asbell discusses his obsession with playing guitar, and shares music from throughout his career including his new CD From Adamant to Atchafalaya. Music by: Blind Willie Johnson, Kilimanjaro, and Paul Asbell.
More ...The Curry Stone Design Prize winners for 2013 have been announced. The winners are: Raul Pantaleo of TAM Associati, Kiran Vaghela of Hunnar Shaala Foundation, and Debbie Aung Din Taylor of Proximity Designs. Music by Fabrizio de André, Zucchero, Luna … More …
Jill Robinson of Animals Asia discusses campaigns to end bear bile farming, and to get cats and dogs “off the dinner table” in Asia. Tobiah introduces her new song Moon Bear, all proceeds from this song going to Animals Asia. Zach Heffernen talks … More …
Rod Kinny discusses his musical journey and shares songs from his three CDs. You can find his music at any of these websites: ReverbNation • Watchfire Music • MySpace • Rockylou Productions • CD Baby Music by: Rod Kinny
More ...Arnie Gundersen, nuclear physicist, discusses Fukushima and how Americans can put pressure on the Japanese to allow international experts to step in. Carin McKay joins us to celebrate the power of sharing food in community and her beautiful new cookbook Culinary … More …
Dr. Helen Caldicott talks about the triple meltdown that is occurring at the nuclear power plant in Fukushima, Japan, and what can be done about it. Learn more by visiting Nuclear Free Planet. Music by: John Hall, Paul Rodgers, Jackson Browne … More …
Sara Elinoff Acker discusses her new book Unclenching Our Fists: Abusive Men on the Journey to Nonviolence. Music by: The Funk Brothers, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Catie Curtis, Aaron Flinn, Phoebe Snow, Stray Dogma, and Keb’ Mo’.
More ...Fr. Stephen Chinlund discusses his 50+ years volunteering in the New York State prison system, and his book Prison Transformations – The System, The People Inside and Me. To hear this interview in it’s entirety click here. Music by: SOJA, … More …
Nahko Bear and Medicine for the People are making their mark! Nahko and bandmate Chase O’Friel discuss their inspirations, projects, and their new CD Dark as Night. Music by: Nahko Bear and Medicine for the People
More ...Terrence Guardino is an Astrologer who embraces both Western and Vedic Astrology. He talks about what is happening in the world from an astrological perspective. Eben Upton is one of the inventors of Raspberry Pi, a very small very affordable computer; the size of a … More …
Graham Hancock is an archaeologist, author, and renowned explorer of human consciousness. His new book War God is now available. Music by: Cal Bennett, Maria Muldaur, Aaron Flinn’s Salad Days, Van Morrison, Neil Young, and Luther Vandross.
More ...Kirsten Tynan of the Fully Informed Jury Association explains the critical role juries play in restraining runaway government. This is information you want to know. 83-year-old nun gets 20 year sentence for peaceful nuclear protest in Tennessee. Music by: Dirk … More …
The Beerworth Sisters, Julia and Anna, have been playing music together for a number of years and have recently released a CD Simple Things. Hear them live in the studio performing! Music by: The Beerworth Sisters
More ...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 … More …
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. Music by: Jackson Browne, … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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: … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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, … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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, … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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, … More …
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.
More ...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 … More …
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 … More …
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.
More ...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.
More ...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 … More …
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 … More …
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. … More …
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, … More …
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, … More …
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, … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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. … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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. … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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., … More …
The Lowell Mountain Wind Project in Vermont, pro and con, with 6 interviews including Stacy Burke, Annette Smith from Vermonters for a Clean Environment, Ira Powsner & Luke Snelling from Energize Vermont, Dorothy Schnure from Green Mountain Power and John Farrell from Energy Self-Reliant … More …
Barbara Wynne from Occupy Portland and Maralena from Occupy Wall Street talk about their respective occupations. Jessie Spector discusses how Resource Generation assists folks from the 1% in learning how to use their resources for the common good. Music by: Ani Difranco … More …
An audio visit to the 32nd annual Spiral Dance, “A ritual to honor our beloved dead and dance the spiral of rebirth.” Hallowe’en has become primarily a secular holiday but its roots are in a tradition that honors the Earth, the … More …
Starhawk on the occupations in DC and the San Francisco Bay area. Aaron Cohen, Associate Editor of Downbeat Magazine and author of the new book Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace. Music by: Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones.
More ...Bobby Treasure from Jamaica talks about music and life and what he has been learning, and shares a new song with us Sweet Little 16. Hossam Ramzy from Egypt shares some of his inspiration, and his new CD Rock the … More …
Tiffany Shlain talks about her new film Connected: An Autobiography About Love, Death And Technology. Thank you tin bird choir singing We Are The Working Poor in support of the various occupations occurring in American cities. Aaron Flinn is … More …
Flood relief in Vermont after tropical storm Irene; Hal Colston – Vermont Commission on National and Community Service, Todd Bailey – KSE Partners LLP, June Sumner, Mary Ellen Mendel – VT 211, and Trish Shabazz – United Way. Music by: … More …
Tony Vacca is a percussionist/spoken word artist with a global world view. His energy and talent are very alive! You will love listening to what he has to say and to his music. Recent projects: Bideew Bou Bess • Truth, A new … More …
Lisa Sokolov is a singer, composer, and teacher. Lisa talks about Embodied Voice Work which she founded and teaches at NYU, music, and meaningful conversations with oneself. Dennis Lind-Beery will be exhibiting The Alaska On Edge Collection at The Perfect … More …
Prophet Ashanti, a Nanny Maroon Bush Doctor talks about Jamaican roots tonic, and his recent experience with trying to get a visa to visit the US. Kenny Dunbar, a Jamaican American, talks about his Jamaican family and his experience bringing … More …
Tree sitting comes to coal country! Two tree sitters join Paradigms this week, Squirrel and Becks, to talk about their experiences with The Ramps Campaign in West Virginia. Paradox Pollack also joins us to discuss his role as one of … More …
PMP Band returns to Paradigms for a live show featuring music from their newest CD “Life…What A Miracle.” PMP Band is a Burlington Vermont based reggae band offering up good vibrations and loving sounds.
More ...Susan Davis joins us to discuss policies and practices of the Canadian government in relation to First Nation people. Julie Marion, a Mi’kmaq woman, talks about what happened to Grandmother Mary Whiteduck and how the Anishinabe Council of Elders is responding. Hidden … More …
In early June 11 2011 150 people started a 50 mile march to Blair Mountain, West Virginia. By June 11 there were over 1000 marchers, among them Roger Benham action medic, Anthropologist Harvard Ayers, Barbara Rasmussen an historian, and Mari-Lynn Evans a documentary filmmaker. … More …
Angella Gibbons, founder of Earth Walk Vermont talks about wilderness education, community and more. Find a wilderness school near you! Wilderness Awareness School Music by: Paul Winter, Jon Anderson, Tracy Chapman, Jimmy Cliff, The Beatles, Deep Forest, Steve Winwood, Derrik … More …
Layah Jane, singer songwriter dancer and homeopathic practitioner, discusses life, art, and activism. Check out her new CD Honey. Music by: Layah Jane, Bruce Cockburn, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Buffy Sainte-Marie.
More ...Animal rescue is our topic tonight, with guests Joanne Bourbeau discussing her work with the Humane Society of the US, Kelley Pritchard founded a dog rescue in Arkansas, AdoptAStray.com Katya Friedman from AdoptAPet.com Martina Holguin from Animal Welfare Coalition of … More …
Erik Ohlsen talks about Permaculture, parenting, and some great community projects. Linda Hogan discusses her life, writing, and her upcoming poem/performance piece Indios. The 13 Indigenous Grandmothers will be in Montpelier, Vermont for the first three days of Vermont’s Council of … More …
Bringing back the Civilian Conservation Corps via House Bill H.R.494 discussed by Jay Alexander. CCC Alumni Sidney Mander shares his experience, and Historian Neil Maher discusses the CCC and his book Nature’s New Deal. Jess McIntosh talks about Emily’s List and … More …
Diane Wilson talks about what’s happening in the Gulf of Mexico, British Petroleum, and her new book Diary of an Eco-Outlaw. Heidi Stevenson talks about new restrictions in the EU regarding access to herbal remedies. Deb Reich talks about her … More …
The Uprising Roots from Kingston, Jamaica, share their positive vibrations through music. Darren and Kush join us. Gloria Simms “Mama G” talks about indigenous Jamaican culture and it’s role in modern life. Senator Lena C. Taylor from Wisconsin’s 4th District on politics, … More …
Permaculture at UMASS Amherst with students who have implemented a permaculture garden to provide produce for their dining hall. Khristopher Flak talks about bill H-367 currently in the Vermont legislature requiring labeling all foods with GMOs. Jody Maier in Wisconsin discusses the … More …
Dr. Louisa Silva talks about her work with autistic children using Qigong Massage, her research and her book Helping Your Child With Autism. Dave from Wisconsin, Wendi and Theresa from Ohio, all discussing the current political crises in their respective … More …
SK Waller author of With A Dream the first book of Beyond The Bridge: A Rock and Roll Trilogy, talks about parallels between the early Rock scene in the UK and the changes happening in the world today. Chris describes … More …
Penny Livingston of the Regenerative Design Institute in Bolinas, California, talks about permaculture, money, and people. Pilar from Madison Wisconsin, and Chris walking from Milwaukee to Madison, also join us. Music by: Derrik Jordan, Adrian Belew, The Rhythm Rancher Will McCoy, T. … More …
Senator Bernie Sanders hosted a Town Meeting in Montpelier, Vermont on Saturday Match 5. The focus was on the issue of corporate personhood, the effects of the Citizen’s United decision, the proposed bill J.R.S.11 in the Vermont Senate and the … More …
Interviews from Vermont, Massachusetts, Maryland and Wisconsin. Protests against union busting and corporatocracy are occurring around the United States. People are recognizing that the economic, social and political landscapes of the US are being reshaped in accordance with a corporate … More …
You are the guest on this episode of Paradigms, featuring all instrumental music and time to relax, reflect, and find inspiration. Music by: Stevie Wonder, Gary Burton, David & Steve Gordon, Mickey Hart, Fleetwood Mac, George Harrison, Ry Cooder, Jaco … More …
Journalist Jacqueline Beaudette, and film maker Karim El Hakim speaking from Cairo courtesy of KRUU FM and then again from France. Sussan Deyhim is an Iranian artist in exile with music from her new CD, here is our complete conversation. Meled Sah’ Uriel … More …
Actor/Director Derek Magyar talks about why he is an actor, and his latest directorial film work Flying Lessons which will be in theaters in September, 2011. Shyla Nelson founder of The Good Earth Singers talks about song, inspiration, and the … More …
Jimmy Ryan, mandolin player with The Blood Oranges, talks about music, former bands, and pushing the beat! We’ll hear selections from Jimmy’s time with The Blood Oranges as well as on his own. You can find his CDs at CDBaby. We … More …
Tonight, a retrospective featuring musicians who were guests on Paradigms in 2010. Thanks to all of you! Music by: Will McCoy The Rhythm Rancher, Ahamed Said, Derrik Jordan, Patrick Dodd, Aaron Flinn, Sinéad O’Connor, Cosy Sheridan, David Bromberg, Pitz Quattrone … More …
The Curry-Stone Design Prize honors individuals or groups for developing and implementing visionary design innovations. Tonight’s guests are Curry-Stone Design Prize Director Emiliano Gandolfi and winners Alejandro Echeverri of Transformative Public Works in Columbia, Carlos Marroquin and Daniel Perera of Maya Pedal in … More …
TR Ritchie joins us for conversation and a sampling of music from his 5 CDs. We also meet Michael John Burrows, a long term permanent resident of the US facing deportation over criminal charges which actually don’t exist. Music by: … More …
Julia Josephine Slone joins us with music from her new CD The Baby And The Bathwater and and to talk about being a performing artist/educator living in Vermont. Baruch reads from the bill he is writing for Congress. Music by: … More …
Rev. Dr. Katherine O’Connell of East-West Faith Seminary, Rabbi Roger Ross of The New Seminary for Interfaith Studies, and Rev. Tim Miner of the Council of Interfaith Congregations of the United States join us to discuss Interfaith. We learn about … More …
Tobiah ‘s music is beautiful, light, filled with meaning, symbol, and personal revelation. Her new CD is called Step Up We are also joined by two elected office holders who are members of the Green Party, Dave Marshall from Portland … More …
Nine people join Paradigms tonight from around the country; California, Minnesota, Florida, Vermont, Tennessee, and New York, talking about the election, their thoughts, and their advice to lawmakers. Music by: Johnny Clegg and Savuka, Tom Cobb, Nina Simone, Robbie Robertson, … More …
This Halloween we hear from three voices, Anita Resink of Amsterdam, Holland, Deborah Oak Cooper from San Francisco, California and Angela Magara from Plainfield, Vermont. The topics include ancestor work and geomancy, the Mexican celebration of Dia De Los Muertos, … More …
Sarah Munro, artist and musician, shares her music and tips on accessing your own genius. Coleen Rowley former FBI agent, revisits Paradigms to discuss current developments in FBI raids of peace activists. Music by Sarah Munro, Sarah Munro & Mark … More …
Arwen Lynch, President of the American Tarot Association. Laurie Farrington is an astrologer. Both discuss how their work utilizes psychological tools to assist people. Music by: Buffy Sainte-Marie, Suzanne Vega, Gaia Consort, The Band, Derrik Jordan, Aaron Flinn’s Salad Days, Dar … More …
Martin Guigui, Hatem Jabsheh, and David Traub, three of the founders of the Unity For Foundation talk about their commitments, their organization, upcoming concerts, and Peace. Music by members of the Unity For All Star Band: Martin Guigi, Cal Bennet, … More …
Stephanie Panagopoulos visits Paradigms with her personal style of storytelling. Stephanie is a writer and lives in Central Vermont. Music by: Sly & The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Danny Kirwan, Herbie Hancock & Joni Mitchell, BLøF, Laura Nyro, The Guess … More …
Jon Anderson is one of the co-founders of the iconic band Yes as well as having a stellar solo career. Jon speaks with us about inspiration, music, and more. Music by Jon Anderson, Yes, and Anderson Bruford Wakeman and Howe. … More …
Evergreen Erb, harpist and birder, joins Paradigms for an evening of harp music and conversation about birds, social justice, and more. Additional music: Loreena McKennitt, Jackson Browne, Richie Havens, Emmylou Harris, Bjornemyr, Joni Mitchall, Richard Shindell, and Margot Leverett & … More …
Pitz Quattrone and the Earthman Band visit Paradigms for an evening of amazing music featuring Pitz on Didgeridoo with Michael Giammusso on Djembe, Damien Middelton on Bass. Chris Robertson playing Slide Guitar, and Fiddle meister, Allen “Crazy Chase” Church, and … More …
Olivier Tryba has developed something called Deep Freedom Now based on his life experiences and explorations of consciousness. Reverend E.M. Camarena has an eclectic background in media, business, and as an Occult Priest. Jake H. Davis trained as a Theravāda … More …
Michael Bronner of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps joins us for an interview about the company his grandfather founded which is now run by Dr. Bronner’s descendants, making natural soaps using organic and fairly traded ingredients. Phinneus Sonin of Jamba’s Junktique talks … More …
David Bromberg, legendary performer, troubadour, bard, joins us for an interview and an exploration of his music. Music by: David Bromberg
More ...Sustainable businesses are popping up all around the world. Ginger Salkowski tells us about R Evolution Gardens, the CSA she started in Oregon. Jen Gobby tells us about the Mud Girls Natural Building Collective in British Columbia. Ala’a Subaih tells us … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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. … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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
More ...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 … More …
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.
More ...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, … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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 … More …
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
More ...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 … More …
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 … More …
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, … More …
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 … More …
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 & … More …
Holly Near is an activist singer/songwriter, and educator. “An immense vocal talent, Near’s career as a singer has been profoundly defined by an unwillingness to separate her passion for music from her passion for human dignity. She is a skilled … More …
Buffy Sainte-Marie is a songwriter, singer, musician, visual artist, mother, and activist. Since the 1960’s, when she was blacklisted by Lyndon Johnson for her activism on behalf of indigenous people and peace, Buffy has been making art and music. She founded The … More …
Steph Pappas is a one of a kind musician, writer, from Burlington, Vermont who has had hits on local radio, has written award winning musical scores for film and starred in the film “Local Voice”. Steph tours throughout the US … More …
The PMP Band is back live in the studio playing their own style of homegrown reggae. After more than 20 years of playing together this band is tight. Music By: The PMP Band, Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions, Marvin Gaye, … More …
Teresa Tudury stopped by the studio as part of her east coast tour, sharing some music from her new CD Such Fine Things discussing life and love and work and much more.
More ...Gordon Goldsmith is a musician in Burlington, Vermont. He hails from Nantucket, Massachusetts. Gordon calls his music One man space funk ghetto tech dance dance rock party. Jenna Woginrich blogs about rural living. Music By: Gordon Goldsmith, Telefon Tel Aviv, Led … More …
Antor Ndep is Executive Director of the Common Ground Health Clinic in New Orleans, a free clinic which came into being after hurricane Katrina devastated the city in 2005.<br/> Much of the music in this show comes from the CD Our … More …
Dean Cycon was an attorney who chose to develop a fair trade import and distribution business. He is an author, consults with businesses and trade groups and is founder and President of Dean’s Beans Fair Trade Coffee Roasters. Music: Bob … More …
Jae C. Steele joins us live in the studio playing guitar and singing. Elizabeth Rosenzweig is a Usability Specialist and founder of World Usability Day. Medea Benjamin is co-founder of Global Exchange and also of CODEPINK Women for Peace Music … More …
Coleen Rowley was an FBI agent for 24 years, during which time she taught ethics to FBI agents. Coleen has since become a Peace Activist and has also run for Congress. Music by: Dana Lyons, Jackson Browne, The Bears, Joan … More …
Donna Read is a documentary film maker best known for her Women and Spirituality series with the Canadian Film Board. She is currently finishing a film about permaculture called The Growing Edge and is working on a film about autism … More …
Marc Sapir is a Physician and an activist in California, and co-founder of Retro-Poll “A polling organization to challenge the corporate media on manufactured consensus. The Charlie Messing Duo (Charlie Messing and Ben Littenberg) join us in the studio. Additional … More …
Jordan Heimburger of the band Glass Waves talks about their music and inspirations. Ariel Zevon and Adam Woogmaster join us in the studio to talk about local agriculture in Central Vermont. Music by: The Kinks, Glass Waves, Fleetwood Mac, Warren … More …
David Miller is an author and an activist and a cab driver. He shares a story with us. Max Montrose is creator of The Voice Box Project. Music by: Medicine Drum, Dead Can Dance, Loreena McKennitt, Over the Rhine, Paul Westerberg, … More …
Robin Rose Bennett talks about herbalism and healing. Dr. Helen Caldicott discusses the nuclear power industry and nuclear weapons. Rena Kessem discusses her life in Israel as a peace worker. Music by:Teresa Tudury, Boone Reid, Eva Cassidy, Willie Porter, Michael Franti & Spearhead with … More …
Teresa Tudury talks about her amazing unusual inspiring life, and her ongoing musical journey. Robin Rose Bennett discusses her work as an herbalist. Music by: Teresa Tudury, Leonard Cohen, Sweet Diversity, Sinéad O’Connor, Janis Joplin, Basia, Dave Carter & Tracy … More …
Anne Hill is a writer and someone who works with dreams. Kirk Read is also a writer, focusing on aspects of modern culture. The PMP Band performs their own homegrown roots rock live in the studio.
More ...Christopher Bingham is a musician known for his work with Gaia Consort and The Bone Poet’s Orchestra. David Rovics is a musician and an activist. Ariel Raines is a student of Chinese Medicine. Music by: Bone Poet’s Orchestra, Gaia Consort, Jethro Tull, David Rovics, John Lee … More …
Adrian Belew is a musician and a bit of a guitar god. Starhawk is an author and activist and permaculturalist. Sander van Knippenberg is a technologist in Holland. Alicia-Marie Lavoie is an early childhood educator. Music by: Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Bill … More …
