Podcasts from the year 2015
Paradigms is a radio show that brings you inspired inspiring people exploring visions of a viable future for life on Earth, including humans; and great music from around the world! Enjoy these programs originally presented in 2015:Will Kreth & Stick Against Stone: Music, 1980’s Post-Punk New Wave Revival
Will Kreth is, among his many talents, the sound man for Stick Against Stone, a 1980’s Post-Punk band that had a following in it’s day. Will is releasing a bunch … More …
Nicci Canada: The Jazz Lady, Singer, Mother, Wife, Activist
Nicci Canada hails from Charleston, WV and currently lives in Charlotte, NC. She grew up singing in a musical family. With Roots in Gospel, Soul and R&B, Nicci released her … More …
What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Dr. David Maughan of the University of Vermont, and Advocate Rik Carlson
What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Researcher Dr. David Maughan of the University of Vermont, and Advocate Rik Carlson discuss the disease, it’s treatment, and the … More …
Anne Klaeysen: The New York Society for Ethical Culture
The New York Society for Ethical Culture is a humanist community dedicated to ethics, social justice, and education since 1876. Anne Klaeysen is a Leader in the Society. Baruch and … More …
The Steph Pappas Experience: Spontaneous Music, Poetry, Wisdom
Steph Pappas is a Burlington, Vermont based musician, sometimes referred to as “Hendrix’s little sister.” Steph has been playing music since she was 16. Steph has been making CDs and … More …
Sam Gleaves: Traditional Appalachian Musician, Activist, Educator
Sam Gleaves is a man in his early 20’s from western Virginia. He plays guitar and banjo, singing traditional and original compositions that reflect his Appalachian upbringing. Sam’s music is … More …
Jessica Deutsch: Toronto Based Musician – Founder/Composer for Ozere
Jessica Deutsch is the founder of and composer for Ozere, a string quartet (plus vocalist) from Toronto playing extraordinary original music. Jessica discusses her roots in classical music, her travels, … More …
Curry-Stone Design Prize 2015: Rural Urban Framework – Joshua Bolchover & John Lin
Rural Urban Framework (RUF) is one of the 2015 winners of the Curry Stone Design Prize. RUF principals Joshua Bolchover and John Lin talk about their work, the objective of … More …
Curry-Stone Design Prize Winner 2011: Frontline SMS – Ken Banks, Sean McDonald & Laura Walker McDonald
Frontline SMS was a winner of the 2011 Curry Stone Design Prize. In this episode we speak with the inventor of Frontline SMS, Ken Banks, as well as Sean Martin … More …
Nikki Myers: Founder Y12SR, Yoga Therapist, SE Practitioner, Certified Addictions Recovery Specialist
Nikki Myers is a Yoga Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Addictions Recovery Specialist, MBA and Founder of CITYOGA School of Yoga and Health. Nikki is also the founder of Y12SR … More …
Abraham Gomez-Delgado: Artist – Musician, Painter, Inventor, Composer
Abraham Gomez-Delgado is an inspired musician, and the inventor of the musical instrument called the Eje. He composes for his band Zemog El Gallo Bueno. The conversation ranges from the meaning … More …
Roy T. Anderson & Gloria “Mama G” Simms: The Film – Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess
Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess is a new film by Roy T. Anderson, an accomplished Hollywood stuntman and documentary filmmaker of Jamaican Maroon heritage. The film will premiere at the … More …
LaRonda Davis & Darrell McNeil: Black Rock Coalition
LaRonda Davis, President, and Darrell McNeil, Director of Operations of Black Rock Coalition discuss the founding and the mission of BRC, the state of the music business, and their 30th Anniversary, as well … More …
James Botsford: Sued by Enbridge for protecting North Dakota land
James and Krista Botsford have been sued by Enbridge, a multinational fossil fuel extraction company based in Canada., for refusing Enbridge access to their land for the purposes of building … More …
Newpoli: Traditional Music from Southern Italy
Newpoli is a Traditional Southern Italian music ensemble. Meet Björn and Carmen, two of the founders, and hear some spirited music as well as discussion of what’s happening in Italy, … More …
Jordan Douglas: Photographer, Educator, Trip to Cuba
Jordan Douglas is an Artist and and Educator living in Vermont. In early 2015 he traveled to Cuba with a group of students. He discusses his experiences meeting people and … More …
Zedashe: Traditional Georgian Music and Dance
Zedashe is a musical ensemble from the Republic of Georgia, offering traditional songs and dances. Keto, the founder talks about the music, the traditions and their roots, and their value … More …
Green Mtn. Teen Institute
The Green Mtn. Teen Institutes, or GMTI, were a series of week long workshops for high school students that were held in Vermont from the mid 1980s through the 1990s. … More …
America’s Journey for Justice
America’s Journey for Justice is a project of the NAACP; in the tradition of civil rights marches past, a march from Selma Alabama to Washington DC. They started marching on … More …
Guy Mendilow: Musician and Storyteller
The Guy Mendilow Ensemble is currently touring, offering a sonic adventure “Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom: Ladino Songs Renewed” an emotionally powerful, artistic voyage awash with warm harmonies, intricate textures … More …
Starhawk: Author, Permaculturalist and Activist
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 & … More …
Stevhen Koji Baianu: Musician, Founder of The Dolomites
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, … More …
Vishtèn: Traditional Acadian Music
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 … More …
Social Change in Community: Chattanooga, Tennessee
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: … More …
Cheri Sicard: Author, Cannabis Activist
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 … More …
Dena Eakles: Echo Valley Farm & Echo Valley Hope
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 … More …
The Venus Project
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, … More …
Vince Martinez: Architecture 2030
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 … More …
Global Energy Transition, and Freedom Flotilla III
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 … More …
Mariame: Musician, and Paul Howe: Fund Raising Cyclist
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. … More …
Yacine Boulares: Musician, founder of OjOYO
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: … More …
Earth Policy Institute: Update on Planet Earth
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, … More …
Louisa Silva, MD: Effective Treatment for Children with Autism
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 … More …
Alison Perry: Central Oregon Veteran’s Ranch
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 … More …
Mike Alvidrez and Tonya Boykin: Skid Row Housing Trust
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 … More …
Mari-Lynn Evans: Filmmaker – Blood on the Mountain
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, … More …
Dr. Jill Stein: Green Party Presidential Candidate
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 … More …
Dr. Cristina Eisenberg: Lead Scientist Earth Watch Institute
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 … More …
Thierry Tidrow: Composer
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 … More …
Rob Greenfield: Adventurer, Activist, “Dude Making a Difference”
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 … More …
Joan Zen: Musicians
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, … More …
Gelong Thubten: Teacher of Meditation
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 … More …
Freda and Toghestiy of Unist’ot’en Camp
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 … More …
Tom Begich: Musician
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 ...