Basir Bita, who worked for several years as an advisor to Afghan Peace Volunteers, was on Joe Public Speaking toward the end of last year, prior to the US pull-out from Afghanistan. Since then, Basir and his wife and children managed to get out of Afghanistan, and are now in Canada. He kindly agreed to speak with me about life in Afghanistan, and now out of Afghanistan. Toward the end of the interview he mentions an organization that helps people in Afghanistan who still hope to emigrate. Here's the web address: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/alliance-of-community-trainers/earth-activists-emergency-fund-for-afghan-relief Or you can contact Basir here: email address: bitabasir@gmail.com Whatsapp number: +93 787355929
"[W]hat would it cost for a girl to run wildly and recklessly into womanhood, making instant, temporary homes?" Gina Troisi shows us the cost in her vivid, visual writing style. "The Angle of Flickering Light" should be on your summer reading list, if it isn't already! New York Times bestselling author, Domenica Ruta called this memoir, "a story of powerful recovery".
In "Honoring Father and Mother: An Impossible Possibility?", Martin Rumscheidt discusses his lifetime struggle with the fact that his father, as a high ranking employee of IG Farben during WWII, was complicit with Nazi atrocities. How does one heed the ideal of honoring one's father and mother while knowing that through direct involvement, or through silence, one's parents were complicit with an atrocity?
Celia is the frontperson for the Grammy-nominated bluegrass band, Della Mae, as well as the rock/country rock band Say Darling. You've got to hear her voice. Really. Music in this episode: "Way Down", Celia Woodsmith, from the album, "Cast Iron Shoes" "Headlight", Della Mae, from the album, "Headlight" "Good Man", Say Darling, from the album "Before & After"
Ernie's (soon to be enhanced by re-releases and new stuff) author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ernest-Hebert/e/B001H9T8XS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Music: "Pennsylvania", by Say Zuzu "Mary (Won't You Come Along), by Jon Nolan
The Parents Circle - Families Forum: https://www.theparentscircle.org/en/stories/rami-elhanan_eng/ American Friends of the Parents Circle; Palestinian and Israeli Bereaved Families for Peace: https://parentscirclefriends.org/encounter/ Combatants for Peace: https://cfpeace.org/ Colum McCann's website: http://colummccann.com/ Narrative 4 Foundation: http://colummccann.com/narrative-4-main-page/ Amblin Films buys film rights: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amblin-nabs-israeli-palestinian-friendship-novel-apeirogon-1278792
Documentary filmmaker, Jen Senko, talks about "conservative" media, the attack on the US Capitol by domestic terrorists on January 6, 2021, and what lies ahead, in a country divided thanks to the brainwashing of tabloid media. Film website: www.thebrainwashingofmydad.com
Following up on my year-end op-ed, I was wrong about the pocket veto, but at this point, I still believe that Trump and his domestic terrorist brigade still plan to start a civil war, if that's what it takes to fully install him as the country's first full-fledged dictator. As I said in my prior op-ed, I hope I'm wrong, but I see little to indicate that their insane plan, based entirely on lies that Trump, his enablers, and "conservative" media told these terrorists, has changed. Newsweek article: https://www.newsweek.com/qanon-capitol-threat-trump-election-1559962 Music: "Here Comes the Shutdown", Kevin Healey (soundcloud.com/khealey)
The quote, borrowed from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., holds as much relevance today as it did more than 50 years ago. For even longer, the Catholic Worker movement has tried to counter-act these triplets in the ways that my guest today describes. Christopher Douçot and his wife, Jackie, co-founded the Hartford Catholic Worker community, and even with a pandemic raging, their work continues. In these times, voices like theirs seem even further in the wilderness than ever, and they need to be heard as much if not more than ever. End music: "Here Comes the Shutdown", Kevin Healey (khealey.bandcamp.com)
I hope I'm wrong about this, but what I believe is taking shape is the most vile, cynical power play ever witnessed in this country. This recording contains my opinion, and mine only. Music: "Here Comes the Shutdown" by Kevin Healey (khealey.bandcamp.com)
Gaza is in danger of a massive catastrophe, due to several factors combined with the pandemic. It was reported in a few large scale media outlets a few days ago that Gaza has run out of COVID-19 test kits. On a small patch of land, with 2 million people, and multiple crises already challenging daily life, a pandemic with no more test kits and no sign of help on the way equals a humanitarian disaster.
Nonviolent Conflict Resolution in Afghanistan: Basir Bita is an advisor for Afghan Peace Volunteers, a youth group in Kabul, Afghanistan that advocates for nonviolent conflict resolution. He talks about the possible withdrawal of US troops from his country, and the possibility of Afghanistan one day serving as an example of bringing people back together again after years of war. Afghan Peace Volunteers: https://charterforcompassion.org/afghan-peace-volunteers
Nara Alves worked in media for 18 years, including at TV Globo. More recently, she became a communications advisor and campaign managers for political candidates in Brazil. She joins us to talk about the recent elections held in Brazil. End music: "Honey in My Tea", Kevin Healey (khealey.bandcamp.com) Check out that dirty guitar work!
In this episode, we hear from two musicians who have worked together since they were kids. Their band and album is called Downtown Phantom. Guitar player, Johnny Rao has recorded and toured with former NY Dolls members Syl Sylvain and David Johansen. Drummer, Thommy Price has recorded and toured with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts since 1986, and he’s also worked with a long, diverse list of bands and solo artists. Most of this interview focuses on Downtown Phantom. They are now recording more material! Downtown Phantom songs in this episode: "Some Strange" "Sitting on Gold" Country of Residence: USA; Publisher: CD Baby Publishing; Performing Rights Organization: BMI Downtown Phantom on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Downtown-Phantom-Johnny-Vasta-Thommy/dp/B07H2PHGD6 Downtown Phantom on ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/Downtownphantom
This week on Joe Public Speaking, I talk with Prof. Kevin Healey, whose latest book, "Ethics and Religion in the Age of Social Media: Digital Proverbs for Responsible Citizens", co-authored with Robert Woods, won the 2020 Book of the Year Award from the Religious Communication Association. Kevin also talks about his forthcoming EP, "X Minus 1", which consists of new, original, stylistically diverse music. Songs in this episode include... "X Minus 1" "Wake Up Blind" "Lies We Believe" www.kevinhealey@bandcamp.com PS: "You can go with this" line which I mention is from Black Sheep's, "The Choice is Yours" (c. 1991, The Island Def Jam Music Group)
Kevin Martin talks with JPS about the various factors contributing to the crash of the US empire, and what the possible outcomes of the upcoming election will prompt advocates of nonviolent social change to do.
Paul Baker Hernandez, a former monk, talks about his journey from monastic life to his life in Managua, Nicaragua. For several years he has translated and performed the songs of Victor Jara, who was a Chilean teacher, poet, singer-songwriter and political activist who was tortured and killed during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Paul also is an activist, focusing on climate change, and social justice issues; He tells us of his latest initiatives in that regard. *Here are the websites that Paul keeps active, including sites where one can contribute to his ongoing work: ODE TO EARTH https://paulbaker2004.wixsite.com/odetoearth EARTHBALL CHALLENGE https://paulbaker2004.wixsite.com/keepearthflyinghigh BEETHOVEN 250 https://paulbaker2004.wixsite.com/windyday CROWDFUNDING https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ode2earth PATREON (monthly support) https://www.patreon.com/ODEtoEARTH
David Rovics has been writing songs and performing for almost 30 years, during which he has produced 30 albums of songs with topical lyrics that express a critical view of American foreign and domestic policies. He talks with us from his home in Portland, Oregon. David's website: https://www.davidrovics.com/ David's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/drovics
Here's the name and web address for Ethem & Petra's film festival: Bozcaada International Festival of Ecological Documentary http://bifed.org/en/home/ And check out the documentaries they mentioned, here on Ethem's website: http://ethemozguven.com/?fbclid=IwAR2-Xc-L2GxQc3JHHD4ea2UcVSsFrr6jlVffQfpRM_hfgeEfTzGWUoXhRIM