The Visionary Activist Show

The Visionary Activist Show – Medicine for the Earth, Justice for the People

New Moon Capricorn begins the prosecution of Israel for Genocide at International Court of Justice, Caroline welcomes Dr Rupa Marya, co- author with Raj Patel of “Inflamed”, “Deep Medicine and the anatomy of injustice.” Medicine and Metaphor…who is especially deft at weaving all the stories together…. Settler Colonialism, all over, crimes against land – brought … Continued


Helen Benedict, co-author (with Eyad Awwadawnon) of “Map of Hope and Sorrow: Stories of Refugees Trapped in Greece,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Helen Benedict is the author of seven novels and five books of non-fiction. Her latest book, “Map of Hope and Sorrow,” co-written by Eyad Awwadawnon, a Syrian refugee who was planning to get a law degree in Damascus, is partly an oral history of refugees coming to Greece after escaping from their home countries, and partly a look at the refugee camps of Greece. Also: Bay Area Theatre in 2023: Best of the Year.


Law & Disorder

UCSF Leadership Create Hostile Environment for Staff Over Gaza; MLK’s Radical Legacy; Plus Resistance in Residence Artist David Solnit

On Monday, the world will honor the birthday of one of the greatest leaders of all time – Dr Martin Luther King Jr. For many, the legacy people celebrate is white washed and sanitized. King was a revolutionary, who believed in interrupting business as usual and had the courage to stand up to white supremacy … Continued