Betty’s Night In

Betty’s Night In – March 21, 2024

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Whether you’re in your living room, at your desk, on the couch or on the freeway, Betty’s got a free-form mix of music for staying in or venturing out. New and classic Americana, Country, Bluegrass, Pop, R&B — sprinkled with a some Jazz, International, and Classical sounds. Come hang out on your terrestrial radio or … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Congress reaches deal to fund the government until September, avoiding a Friday partial government shutdown deadline. US Justice Department, 15 states and DC, sue Apple for alleged monopolistic practices in smartphone market. UN Haiti envoy warns of … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – March 21, 2024

Can the Public Own Giant Tech Companies Who Operate as Monopolies? We begin with the DOJ’s antitrust suit against Apple and explore the possibility of public ownership of the giant tech companies that operate as monopolies and control much of what we interact with socially, politically and economically. Joining us is Nathan Schneider, a Professor of … Continued


The Visionary Activist Show

The Visionary Activist Show – May Co-operation Eclipse domination

May Co-operation Eclipse domination Caroline welcomes Erica Gies – to guide our rogue species back to collaborative Earth Citizen manners (aka animism)…. by asking “what does water want?” …. Erica Gies is an award-winning independent journalist who writes about water, climate change, plants and critters for Scientific American, The New York Times, Nature, The Atlantic, … Continued


Burton Lane, Broadway and Hollywood composer and sometime lyricist, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, August 17, 1992 in New York. Burton Lane wrote the music for the hit Broadway shows Finian’s Rainbow and On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, as well as songs for several films in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, including Royal Wedding. Also: Review of “The Far Country” at Berkeley Rep through April 14, 2024.