• s4e19 MAS Inspires – From Stutter to Stage, A Spoken Word Journey in Abuja, Nigeria & A Tribute to Sonny Rollins

    Mas Inspires, from Abuja, Nigeria, shares his journey from overcoming a stammer to finding purpose through poetry. Poetry You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else: from Martha Cinader, Tony Robles, Karla Brundage. Music You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else: A Love’s Reflection featuring Faloguni Shah, Teru Nakamura, and a tribute to Sonny Rollins.

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  • s4e18 Writers on Writing with ADHD, Lisa Van Orman Hadley, Chloe Martinez, Ni Rivera

    Ni Rivera welcomes Chloe Martinez and Lisa Van Orman Hadley, co-editors of “Chaos, Creativity, Completion.” Rare live recording with Bernie Worrell, DJ Logic.

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  • s2e8 – Dillon Williams, Hybrid Indigenous Stewardship, Anna Farporte, EPA Dir. of Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians

    Dillon Williams, founder of Hybrid Indigenous Stewardship, discusses H.I.S. Services, which combines traditional indigenous knowledge with modern tools and scientific methods. His work focuses on restoring traditional food, fibers, and medicines, addressing fire management, invasive species and climate change. Williams emphasizes the importance of cultural preservation and the need to adapt traditional practices to…

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  • s2e7 – Project Hope For Palestine, Taxpayers Against Genocide

    Iyas Sartawi on dispossession and resistance. Seth Donnelly on taxpayer duty to address genocide. Judy Talaugon draws parallels with First Nation communities.

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