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Pushing Limits

Pushing Limits

2:30 PM Pacific Time: Fridays

A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing insight into the grassroots disability movement to the general public.

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Socialism & Disability – Pushing Limits – September 15, 2023

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09.15.23 - 2:30pm

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Why Socialism?”   An answer ~ through the lens of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Our guests are Kristen Smith & C.S. Jackson from the DSA Disability Work Group.  They believe the Democrat Socialists of America is the best alternative to the two major parties, and will represent people with disabilities well. This is an … Continued


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Young, Relearning & Coping – Pushing Limits – September 8, 2023

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09.08.23 - 2:30pm

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Brothers Jacob, 23, and Joshua, 21, have been dealing with severe degenerative joint issues, navigating a health care system that does not treat young people with respect, and trying like hell to advocate for themselves and maintain mindfulness.   Since high school, Jacob was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and Joshua with subluxation of the ECU (extensor … Continued


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The Stuttering Bus Driver – Pushing Limits – September 1, 2023

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09.01.23 - 2:30pm

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First:  Imagine driving a 60-foot, 21-ton vehicle through the crowded, energetic streets of San Francisco on a daily basis. Next:  Imagine doing it while stuttering every time you speak. This is the daily life of Dustin Wells. Dustin Wells describes himself as a happy man. Did you imagine that? Hear more about Dustin’s years of … Continued


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Crisis Dogs – Pushing Limits – August 25, 2023

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08.25.23 - 2:30pm

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Dogs Comfort People in Crisis We talk to Jennifer Barbettini, who runs the Courthouse Facility Dog Program in Ventura CA. The program connects victims of crime to doggy comfort when they testify in court and when interviewed by detectives. We also talk with Mary Hooker and Mark Ruefenacht with the National Institute of Canine Service … Continued


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Pushing Limits – August 18, 2023

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08.18.23 - 2:30pm

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A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing the insight of the grassroots disability movement to the general public. The show alternates weekly and airs on even weeks Friday 2:30pm.


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Mental Health w/ Sean Kelson – Pushing Limits – August 11, 2023

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08.11.23 - 2:30pm

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Peers and Mental Health Recovery with Sean Kelson Our guest, Sean Kelson, has faced mental health challenges since he was a child.  He’s also spent over a decade at the Interlink Self-Help center in Santa Rosa, California, helping other people make peace with the mental and emotional disabilities.  Now, he’s talking to the movers and … Continued


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Disability and Media – Pushing Limits – August 4, 2023

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08.04.23 - 2:30pm

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Disability and the Media: Excerpts from a conversation about how Hollywood presents people with disabilities hosted by Santa Barbara’s Independent Living Resource Center Rapid Response Committee.   New York-based comic, Mike Cotayo and Florida-based actress singer-songwriter Danielle Hollobaugh talk about their experiences as disabled people in the industry.


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Special Fund Drive Programming – Pushing Limits – July 28, 2023

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07.28.23 - 2:30pm

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A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing the insight of the grassroots disability movement to the general public. The show alternates weekly and airs on even weeks Friday 2:30pm.


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Pushing Limits – July 21, 2023

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07.21.23 - 2:30pm

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A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing the insight of the grassroots disability movement to the general public. The show alternates weekly and airs on even weeks Friday 2:30pm.


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Pushing Limits – July 14, 2023

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07.14.23 - 2:30pm

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A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing the insight of the grassroots disability movement to the general public. The show alternates weekly and airs on even weeks Friday 2:30pm.


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