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Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
We've visited with Mike McCabe several times in the past 15 years, about his work with the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, about the need for real people in government, and relative to his run for Wisconsin governor. Today we have Mike here for something different, a book of fiction called Miracles Along County Q. While fiction, the book reflects truths and insights into many aspects of urban vs rural tensions in terms of both personal and political outlooks.
Thursday, December 26th, 2024
Are there alternatives to the expensive, complicated, healthcare system in the US? After the closing of the Sacred Heart and Saint Joseph's hospitals in Eau Claire & Chippewa Falls, we're about to enter into a promising experiment in community ownership with the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative. Organizing board chair, Robert (Bob) Krause shares the plans for a new community-owned independent hospital and healthcare services.
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
This heart-opening episode is guest-hosted by Peterson Toscano, Nicole Diroff & Ben Yosua-Davis of the BTS Center and is from their Climate Changed Podcast, This program is possible because of the sound and journalism mastery of Peterson Toscano.
Friday, January 3rd, 2025
We're headed to England today for a visit with Simon Mayor. Unlike in the US where mandolin is a common instrument in many areas, it is a less common and less-vaunted source of fine music in England, except in the hands of Simon Mayor and a handful of other Brits. Simon plays in a number of configurations, most featuring his partner, Hilary James, but also as part of a mandolin quartet (or quintet) called the Mandolinquents. Among Simon's creations are at least 5 albums that Simon and Hilary made for kids.
Thursday, December 26th, 2024
Celebrating the winter holidays with 6 artists & songs, with very different glimpses & ideas about Christmas. Some are whimsical, some thought-provoking, some passionate.
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Part one of a rich assortment of guests & original music of some Winter Holidays, like the Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, and the New Year. This week includes visits from Cris Williamson, John McCutcheon, Billy Jonas, Steve Suffet, & Sigrid Christiansen.
Friday, July 26th, 2024
In this month’s Citizens’ Climate Radio episode, host Peterson Toscano and the CCR teams introduce a fresh approach to climate change storytelling by exploring personal stories as metaphors. While these stories are not explicitly about climate change, they reveal truths and perspectives that resonate with our climate work. Join us to discover how personal narratives can enhance and diversify our stories about climate change. You will also learn expert storytelling tips to apply when telling stories about climate change.
Friday, June 28th, 2024
In this episode of Citizens’ Climate Radio, hosts Horace Mo and Erica Valdez bring together diverse voices to discuss current efforts to address climate change. Horace Mo speaks with Ann E. Burg, a celebrated author known for compelling historical novels for young readers, about her newly published novel, “Force of Nature–A Novel of Rachel Carson,“ which opens a new door for readers to experience the life of Carson, a well-known environmental pioneer in the U.S., by reading her field notes and Ann’s innovative writing.
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
In this month’s Citizens’ Climate Radio episode, Rob Hopkins, one of the founders of the Transition Town movement, shows us how playful imagination can lead to real-world solutions, and you will discover how a life-sized whale made of plastic bags brought a community together to pass groundbreaking legislation. Artist Carrie Ziegler shares her extraordinary project that mobilized hundreds of schoolchildren to make a powerful statement about plastic pollution. In the Nerd Corner, Dana Nuccitelli tackles the big question: is a carbon price still effective in a post-Inflation Reduction Act world?
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