Guests:
Deirdre Enright, director of the Innocence Project Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law. The clinic investigates wrongful convictions of inmates throughout Virginia. You also may know Deirdre from her appearances on the viral podcast, Serial.… Read More
We spoke with Nicole Snyder, Executive Director of The Fountain Fund, on giving micro-loans to the formerly imprisoned who encounter financial hurdles due to their incarceration; and Elizabeth Parker, Head Program Director of Madison House’s Big Siblings, on why being mentoring children positively impacts both lives.… Read More
Since we signed on in October of 2015, we’ve been able to offer you the best in nation progressive talk shows like Stephanie Miller, Thom Hartmann, and The Devil’s Advocates. These programs are delivered to radio stations via satellite, and the particular satellite they are on is being de-commissioned.… Read More
We spoke to Kate Seidel, who did her Columbia University dissertation on the fan mail sent to Russian Cosmonauts in the 60’s; University of Virginia Professor Paromita Sen on “Gendered Violence and Mobilized Populations: Citizens Taking to Gendered Streets”; and we heard about all things bees — from hive to honey— from beekeeper Kent Rademacher, President of the Central Virginia Beekeepers Association.… Read More
Matthew Slaats, Creative Director of BeCville, participatory democracy / empowering residents to design meaningful, vibrant spaces in their communities; and Harriet Kuhr, Executive Director of the International Rescue Committee Charlottesville & Richmond, on helping refugees rebuild their lives and thrive in their communities.… Read More
Environmental & Regulatory Law Prof. Cale Jaffe on the dangers of Trump & Pruitt’s unscientific approach to global warming; and Charley, who decided at 50 to become a trans man and is finally feeling comfortable in his own skin.… Read More
Using ‘Love No Ego’ to Bridge Divides and Student-Driven Community Volunteerism
Freddy Jackson, founder of The Love No Ego Group talks about putting your heart into conversation and checking your ego at the door.… Read More
Art and Why Foster Care
Chicho Lorenzo, artist and educator, talks about art and spontaneity.
Jason Showalter and Ryan Hathaway, a gay couple, talk about their experiences as foster parents and the desperate need for more foster parents.… Read More
The Whitney Art Controversy, Disney’s Influence, and Positive Sexuality
Dr. Carmen Higginbotham, Professor of American Art at the University of Virginia, Depression Era scholar, with expertise in the Visual Culture of Hollywood & Disney, and African American Identity in Art.… Read More
Art and Academic Freedom
Artist Warren Craghead III has been drawing daily grotesque portraits of Donald Trump since he got the Republican nomination for president at trumptrump.biz. Retrofit Comics called it some of the best political cartooning that’s happening right now.… Read More