Minor Musings on Everything and Nothing
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Veteran Colorado River Guide and ace raconteur Kevin Greif reflects on the turbulent life and distant times that make the Canyon Grand. https://youtu.be/yiIIZwIQlY0Af Bill Kalmenson
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Satyagraha in America:: James Lawson Remembered
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South Asian Scholar, Prof. Vinay Lal and myself take a look back at the life and turbulent times of the late great social justice icon, Rev. James Lawson.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Israel and Palestine: A Fresh Way Forward?
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Daniel Bral, activist, writer and political prospect offers a hopeful path to Restorative Justice and Reconciliation.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Reconstruction Revisited with Historian Manisha Sinha
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Manisha and myself deep dive into that most triumphant and tragic chapter of the American story when the struggle for multi racial democracy was in the balance.Af Bill Kalmenson
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The Fog of War, Politics and Nationalism with M.I.T. Prof. Barry Posen
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Military Strategist and Foreign Policy guru Dr. Barry Posen takes a fresh look at old problems in Israel, Iran, Russia and beyond.Af Bill Kalmenson
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What Iranians Want with Arash Azizi
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Iranian Expat, Historian and Filmmaker Arash Azizi deep dives into the current state of unrest inside the Islamic Republic that is his homeland.Af Bill Kalmenson
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John Lewis and the Community He Loved
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A deep dive with Historian David Greenberg into the audacious life and turbulent times of Freedom Rider turned Congressman, John Lewis.Af Bill Kalmenson
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A Rabbi in Residence, Beau Shapiro
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From his new gig at LA's Skirball Cultural Center, Rabbi Beau Shapiro shares his journey into Judaism, with insights into Israel, and Palestine.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Ballots Not Bullets, The Case for Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment with Mark Graber
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Ratified in 1868 Section 3 of the 14th Amendment may be the last guardrail to preserve Democracy. Constitutional Scholar Mark Graber explains.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Not Forgotten in the Land of Cotton, Bob Zellner, A White Southerner in the Freedom Struggle
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They invented a decade and transformed a Nation. Bob recounts how, In a country drenched in violence he and his SNCC brothers and sisters, proved that Nonviolence could prevail.Af Bill Kalmenson
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From the Pleistocene to the Present, historian Dan Flores shares insights from his terrific new book, "Wild New World, The Epic Story of Animals and People in America."Af Bill Kalmenson
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The Warner Brothers, The Name on the Water Tower
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Pop Culture Historian Chris Yogerst joins me to explore the life and turbulent times of maverick movie moguls, Jack, Harry, Albert, Sam and my grandfather, Ben.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Romancing My Kidney Stone With Dr. David Kuppermann
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My journey to hell and back with Urology ace, Dr. David Kuppermann.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Hollywood His Way with Ace Screenwriter Dale Launer
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The author of 80's & 90's mega hits, "My Cousin Vinnie," "Ruthless People," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," and "Love Potion #9" recounts his adventures in the screen trade.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Reconstructing SCOTUS with Kermit Roosevelt III
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Legal Scholar, Historian, Novelist and Teddy's Gr Gr Grandson, Kermit Roosevelt III breaks down our current (not so) Supreme Court.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Kassia Meador - Surf Sister of the Soul
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Riding the Wave and Finding the Flow with Athlete, Activist, Influencer and Entrepreneur, Kassia Meador.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Covid Silver Linings with Michael Specter
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Award winning journalist, author and visionary, Michael Specter peers over the horizon and beyond as we discuss his new audio book, "Higher Animals."Af Bill Kalmenson
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A cool chat with Jazzer, Refusnik and Conscientious Objector Stepan Vasilyev recently arrived from St. Petersburg to LaLa Land.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Kicking' it with Kyle Marvin, Writer and Director of "80 For Brady"
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What's it like to direct 4 LEGENDS, THE GOAT and YOURS TRULY? Writer/Director Kyle Marvin explains it all to you.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Comedy, Courage and Chutzpah with Mark Schiff
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Ace stand up and author Mark Schiff offers a fresh helping of chicken soup for the soul as we discuss his new book, "Why Not?"Af Bill Kalmenson
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Ernie La Pointe channels the wisdom of his Great Grandfather, legendary Lakota Chief, Tatanke Iyotake a.k.a. Sitting Bull and shares eternal truths for our times.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Misadventures in the Screen Trade with Jeff Kanew
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Director Jeff Kanew (Revenge of the Nerds, Tough Guys, Troop Beverly Hills) reflects on bridges burned, fences mended and lessons learned in the Hollywood trenches.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Dig it Daddy-yo! Comic Icon, Cross Cultural Avatar and Pied Piper of all things Cannibis Tommy Chong explains it all to me, you and whomever.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Cretaceous Creations with Walter Stein
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Apex fossil predator/paleontologist, Walter Stein skips the light fantastic 67 million years back in time to visit T Rex, Triceratops and all their Hell Creek friends. paleoadventures.comAf Bill Kalmenson
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Back again from the killing fields of Eastern Ukraine, aide worker extraordinaire, Dr. Alison Thompson shares her words-eye view of the situation outside Kherson. www.thirdwavevolunteers.comAf Bill Kalmenson
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Love and Mercy in the Killing Fields with Dr. Alison Thompson
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Founder of Third Wave Volunteers, Dr. Alison Thompson returns and reports from her latest mission in Eastern Ukraine. www.thirdwavevolunteers.comAf Bill Kalmenson
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The Jurassic Generation with Steve Brusatte
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Apex Fossil Predator and Dino advisor to The Jurassic Park movies, Professor Steve Brusatte breaks down the greatest story never told.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Reconstructing the American Story with Kermit Roosevelt III
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A Constitutional Scholar and Novelist, Teddy Roosevelt's Great Great Grandson offers a fresh vision of what made America Great and what did not.Af Bill Kalmenson
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From Nigeria, by way of Russia to Ukraine Daphne Chirodozie Duruoha shares her most improbable journey. IG: daphne_duruohaAf Bill Kalmenson
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In the shadow of Russian Artillery, Photographer, Artist and Defender of Freedom, Kira Kuznetsova shares her version of "Ukranian Soul." Check out Kira's stunning photos at https://instagram.com/kira._.kuznetsova?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2YAf Bill Kalmenson
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Frederick Douglass, A Most Spectacular Life
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Kenneth B. Morris Jr. reflects on the life and incredible times of his Great, Great, Great Grandfather Frederick Douglass and his Great, Great Grandfather Booker T. Washington. The work continues at the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives. www.fdfi.orgAf Bill Kalmenson
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A Ukraine Story with Freedom Fighter, Andriana Zmysla
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Media Liaison, Interpreter, and fierce advocate for her nation's sovereignty, Andriana Zmysla offers insights from Lviv.Af Bill Kalmenson
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A Ukraine story with Soul-Spirit-Survivor, Daryna Sychevska
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From her family farm outside of Kyiv to Hindu Monastery near Vienna, "Darya" reflects on life, love and the meaning of her moment.Af Bill Kalmenson
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From the Ukraine Polish Border with Journalist Hugh Bohane
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Hugh Bohane offers his words-eye view of the mass "Exodus" from the Polish side of the Ukraine border. caritas.orgAf Bill Kalmenson
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Ukraine and the Nonviolent Alternative with Fr. John Dear
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What would Gandhi do? Nobel Peace Prize nominee and anti nuclear activist, Father John Dear reflects on the current catastrophe. beatitudescenter.orgAf Bill Kalmenson
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On the ground in Kyiv, journalist and raconteur Hugh Bohane reports and reflects on Day One of Putin's War on the UkraineAf Bill Kalmenson
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My minor meditation on the blessings of obscurity and the foibles of the fame game. Subscribe to my vibe!Af Bill Kalmenson
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Ep #18 "Trauma and Memory with the Real Lioness, Sue Brierley"
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As played by Nicole Kidman in the Oscar nominated international hit, "Lion," Sue Brierley reflects on the movie, motherhood and her new memoir, "Lioness."Af Bill Kalmenson
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Ep #17 "Mind, Body and Soul with Dr. David Schechter"
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Virus wise, Vaxx wise and Mind/Body wise, Physician, Author and modern day Maimonides, Dr. Dave breaks it down for you. www.MindBodyMedicine.com http://www.schechtermd.com/ http://www.mindbodymedicine.com/online-courseAf Bill Kalmenson
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Pilot, Politician and Son of the South, Ed C. Sutton reflects on his final moments of a 20 year war.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Ep# 15 "Freedom Ride Forever, Carol Ruth Silver Remembers"
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From Nice Jewish girl, to Freedom Rider to S.F. Supervisor and beyond, Carol Ruth Silver reflects on life as an "Up-Stander."Af Bill Kalmenson
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Ep #14 "Freedom Ride Forever: Claude Liggins Remembers"
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Peace was their dream, Justice their Pursuit and the Soul-Force their weapon. Freedom Rider Claude Albert Liggins reflects on a life that mattered.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Ep #13 Firebombs and Freedom Riders, Janie Forsyth McKinney Remembers
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On Mother's Day, May 14, 1961 fate and circumstance arrived at the doorstep of 12 year old Janie Forsyth. Sixty years later Janie revisits the day that changed her and America.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Ep #12 Good Vibrations, Surf Sounds and California Dreamin'
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Kickin' it with rock 'n roll raconteur Joel Selvin about Electric Guitars, Fast Cars, and the Myth of the California Paradise. It's all goin' down in his latest book, "Hollywood Eden." kAf Bill Kalmenson
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Ep #11 "Jake 'n Unc's NBA Playoff Preview"
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To repeat or not to repeat, that is the question. Master "Hoopologist" Jake Kalii breaks down the Lakers playoff chances.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Ep #10 "Plowshares and Swords" My Conversation with Fr. John Dear
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Priest, Provocateur and Peace Activist, Father John Dear explores the spiritual and political legacy of that Soul Force most powerful, Nonviolence.Af Bill Kalmenson
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Ep #9 "Thaddeus Stevens and the Second American Revolution"
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Acclaimed historian Bruce Levine discusses his new book "Thaddeus Stevens: Civil War Revolutionary, Fighter for Racial Justice."Af Bill Kalmenson
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The "REAL" Gidget, aka Kathy Zuckerman, catches a wave back in time... and shares Malibu memories and more...Af Bill Kalmenson
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Sound Bathing, Kicking the Walrus Skull and a small Slice of Weird with break out indie artist, and my Surf Sister of the Soul, Casey K!Af Bill Kalmenson
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Getting my First Shot and Some Kicks on Route 66 And a Final Malibu Farewell for "The Chair-Man of the Board"Af Bill Kalmenson
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