Hard Knock Radio

Pastor Mike McBride on Democratic National Convention in Chicago

In the interview on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engages with Pastor Mike McBride, who is attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The conversation delves into the dynamics and expectations surrounding the convention, especially in light of recent political shifts. Pastor Mike describes the convention atmosphere as charged with both hope and the … Continued


Of what use is utopian thinking? Is hope something we need to cultivate, or rediscover? Jon Greenaway looks at how the German philosopher Ernst Bloch (1885-1977) thought about history, human consciousness, revolution, Marxism, religion, and fascism. (Encore presentation.) Jon Greenaway, A Primer on Utopian Philosophy: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Ernst Bloch ZerO Books, 2024 Mat … Continued


Law & Disorder

The history of Appalachian Roadside Theater in ‘Art in a Democracy;’ plus Resistance in Residence artist Jenn Johns

Roadside Theater is a professional ensemble of storytellers and theater makers hailing from the mountains of central Appalachia. In its decades since its founding in 1975, the ensemble has taken on the task of people’s theater, engaging social issues and abandoning the ‘fourth wall’ concept in order to bring audiences into the process of cultural … Continued