Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Judge orders pause for Trump executive order ending birthright citizenship; Secretary of State Rubio describes Trump disappointment with Russia over Ukraine; Palestinians describe indiscriminate killings at aid distribution sites after Israel kicked UN aid program out of … Continued


On this edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D checks back in with journalist James Farr on the six-month anniversary of the devastating Eaton Fire that ravaged Altadena, California. The conversation opens with sharp criticism of the Biden administration’s militarized show of force at MacArthur Park—a move seen by many as a cruel distraction … Continued


The Visionary Activist Show

The Visionary Activist Show – Good Medicine Confluence

  Confluencing of Allies! Full Moon – Reverence for Life magnetized into incarnational actuality: Caroline welcomes Jesse Wolf Hardin founder of “Good Medicine Confluence” Aug. 17-20th Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, and long time ally and presenter at conference Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue….. “Your Storied Mission…” Healing and beautifying our lives and our world in these harrowing … Continued


Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   Colm Toibin: “Long Island,” sequel to “Brooklyn” Colm Tóibín discusses his latest novel, “Long Island,” which follows characters from his earlier best-seller, “Brooklyn” twenty years later. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Colm Tóibín was born in Enniscorthy, Ireland, in … Continued


On the eve of the U.N. Human Rights Council’s vote on whether to renew the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Fabiana Leibl of the International Service for Human Rights, trans activist Best Chitsangupong, Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights senior fellow Jessica Stern; and scholar-activist Ignacio Saiz discuss the significance of the position and its chances of passage (interviewed by David Hunt).


For 15 years, Professor Shawkat Toorawa has offered three things worth knowing from literature, music and general knowledge — no strings attached. Each week during the academic year, Dr. T delivers a curiosity booster shot for anyone who wants to partake. It’s his gesture toward true liberal arts and an ever-expanding appreciation of the rich … Continued