James Green: The Devil’s in These Hills and Don Blankenship Goes to Jail (Sort Of) June 9, 2016 | 6:00 pm On Heartland Labor Forum
From the 1870s to the 1930s, there was a deadly war in West Virginia between coal corporations with hired governors and thugs and coal miners with their union and the legendary Mother Jones. James Green, whose new book, The Devil is Here in These Hills, will be on the Heartland Labor Forum to talk about it. Then, we’ll ask if jailing former coal CEO Don Blankenship, responsible for the Upper Big Branch mine disaster, is a victory for the miners.
Hear Now! June 9, 2016 | 7:00 pm On Thursday Night Special
The Hear Now Audio Arts and Fiction Festival is in town and we offer a sampling of what they are about.
Joy Zimmerman Returns June 9, 2016 | 8:00 pm On Local Showcase
Rick Chael welcomes Joy Zimmerman back to the Local Showcase.
James Green: The Devil’s in These Hills and Don Blankenship Goes to Jail (Sort Of) June 10, 2016 | 5:00 am On Heartland Labor Forum (Repeat)
From the 1870s to the 1930s, there was a deadly war in West Virginia between coal corporations with hired governors and thugs and coal miners with their union and the legendary Mother Jones. James Green, whose new book, The Devil is Here in These Hills, will be on the Heartland Labor Forum to talk about it. Then, we’ll ask if jailing former coal CEO Don Blankenship, responsible for the Upper Big Branch mine disaster, is a victory for the miners.
Upscaling Goodness: Treehuggers, Earth Acupuncture and Community Forests June 10, 2016 | 9:30 am On Bioneers
Los Angeles as a lighthouse of environmental restoration? After 40 years of increasingly connected neighborhood actions restoring the landscape of the City of Angels, Andy Lipkis and TreePeople, the legendary group he founded, are ready to scale up. After catalyzing the first major urban Department of the Watershed, TreePeople and friends are motivating millions of Angelenos to grow environmental and community interconnectedness across the entire L.A. watershed. Next destination: all Southern California.
Peter Simon – Photographer III June 10, 2016 | 9:00 pm On Grateful Dead Hour
More of the 1975 Peter Simon interview, some Jerry & Merl, and Miguel DeBraganza covers the Dead.
The Love Show: Jake Shimabukuro, Gnarly Parkers, Honey Island Swamp Band, Andrea Zonn with all-star band and special guests Vince Gill, Keb Mo & Trace Adkins June 11, 2016 | 7:00 am On Music City Roots
Get comfortable; you'll want to hear this. The latest Roots was like two shows in one, each with its own personality and integrity. Act One featured three wildly different but complimentary musical visions. Act Two was a coming out party for a superb album by a beloved Nashville musician. Together they added up to a night of immeasurable heart and joy.
Dad & Daughter Skirtchasers + Global LGBT News! June 11, 2016 | 2:00 pm On This Way Out (LGBT)
Father-daughter "Skirtchasers" play cheating for laughs; Pride parades with purpose in Sao Paulo and Tel Aviv, a trans legal victory in Virginia nudges North Carolina, Mississippi's messianic governor crusades for religious bias, and much more.
Demoting Venus June 11, 2016 | 2:30 pm On WINGS
Millions of female figurines have been found by archaeologists, spanning some 40,000 years. Some say they are sex symbols, some say they are realistic portraits of ancient women. Dr. Annine van der Meer's views are more complex and incorporate cross-disciplinary research findings.
Paul Woolford Remix, Catchment, CamelPhat, DJ LoK, LONE, & Mr Bailey! June 11, 2016 | 10:00 pm On Mind The Gap
J Zed's brought the heat to match our June heatwave in the form of new remixes from Paul Woolford, Lane 8, Catchment, CamelPhat and more, and plus a sick second half from the likes of DJ LoK and the new album by Lone, and a DISC 2 from Sheffield's soul singer Mr Bailey and selections from the new First Word Records 10th anniversary compilation.
Claudia Nygaard June 12, 2016 | 7:00 am On Art of the Song
Claudia Nygaard’s captivating storytelling overflows from her songwriting into her live performance. With a voice like amber honey, and a twinkle in her eye that makes the entire audience feel she is sharing a secret with them alone, she takes them on an emotionally fearless journey with stories that expose a rare vulnerability and tenderness one moment, then a quick wit and an outlandish, irreverant sense of humor the next.
KKFI Pledge Drive II: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren; The CFPB And New Rules For Payday Lenders June 13, 2016 | 9:00 am On Jaws of Justice Radio
The goal of this group of Students, Grandparents and Grandchildren is help these families by linking them to resources and support they need. Today we are going to play the announcement and reasons for those rules as laid out in a speech by Director Richard Cordray.
At the Heart of Loneliness with Kira Asatryan June 14, 2016 | 5:00 am On New Dimensions
Despite being connected 24/7 with others, post-modern life is replete with loneliness. Loneliness is not the same as aloneness. Loneliness is when you lack the feeling of being connected with another. Explore how to build fulfilling and deep connections with others and make closeness flourish.
“Challenge, Intellect, and Rhythm” with Joseph Davis June 15, 2016 | 6:00 pm On All Souls Forum
Regular attendees who have been around All Souls for ten years or so know Joseph Davis for the periodic, original poetry he offers at occasional services. All of that poetry is the sort that knocks ours socks off with its poignancy and its fresh perspectives about human issues.
International Radio Solstice June 15, 2016 | 11:30 pm On From Ark to Microchip
Artists take over the world satellite network—for a half-hour it is subverted to promote peace through music-making. Features Abbey Lincoln, Don Cherry, Charlie Morrow, and Alvin Curran.
