Radio Orbit

My name is Mike Hagan. I am the host and producer of KOPN's Radio Orbit. Radio Orbit focuses on emerging technology: AI, Biotech, Cryptocurrency, Energy, Robotics, Bionics, Space Travel, Designer Drugs, Entheogens, Man/Machine Interfacing, Nanotechnology, etc. I also love poetry, visual art and music and showcase a unique musical artist each week, throughout the program. Orbit features a number of regular segments - In depth interviews with leaders in the fields mentioned above, space weather, tributes in memorial and current news. I also open the phones often to hear from listeners. The program airs every Monday from 11PM - 2AM CST on KOPN 89.5 FM in Columbia, Missouri, USA. The show can be streamed live at: www.kopn.org Previous programs can be accessed in the archives at: https://www.mikehagan.com/radiOrbit_Archives.htm Radio Orbit began in August of 2004 and broadcast until mid 2008. The show returned to KOPN in September, 2018.

Matt Presti: Do the 2020

My good friend Matt Presti joins me for a lively conversation about life in the world in 2020. We talk about liberty, freedom, self-determination, the presidential election and the so-called 'great reset'. This is the final Radio Orbit broadcast of the year as Mike is taking an hiatus for a couple of months.Featuring the music of Matt PrestiPrevious appearances by Matt:May 18, 2020October 21, 2019May 27, 2019

11-03
02:29:03

Dr. John Sheliak: Catching Up

My old friend John Sheliak joins me for a great conversation - the first we've had on the air in about 12 years. We talked about lots of different relevant topics along with the some reminiscing.Featuring the music of Conor OberstPrevious appearances by John:June 16, 2008July 30, 2007February 26, 2007

09-24
02:25:40

Anything Goes: Eugenics, Population Control, Designer Viruses and Human Trafficking

A recorded piece on the work of Dr. John Calhoun from the late 1950s on the Mouse Utopia Experiments. Calhoun studied the effects of population density on mice behavior. This study is one of the bases for modern day eugenics and is at the heart of the rational for things like UN Agenda 21.Then a recorded piece from DEFCON 25 with Dr. John Sotos, Chief Medical Officer at Intel Corp. He discusses the frightening reality of genetic diseases to guide digital hacks of the human genome.Then a chilling and heart wrenching appeal from Hollywood filmmaker John Paul Rice about child abuse and human trafficking. Space weather in between.Music by The Mighty Pines

08-25
02:24:50

Jonathan Zap: Rabbit Hole Navigation - Pt. 2

Part 2 of my super cool conversation with Jonathan Zap on Rabbit Hole Navigation. Interesting, fun and fascinating, and ideas and techniques that are valuable to all.Featuring the music of SkinshapePrevious appearances by Jonathan:August 3, 2020December 31, 2019July 22, 2019January 7, 2008January 29, 2007October 9, 2006

08-12
02:32:11

Jonathan Zap: Rabbit Hole Navigation - Pt. 1

A super cool conversation between myself and Jonathan regarding what he calls Rabbit Hole Navigation. I call it life in the world. The ideas and techniques he shares are valuable no matter what you call them.We're gonna continue the conversation next week...Featuring the music of SkinshapePrevious appearances by Jonathan:December 31, 2019July 22, 2019January 7, 2008January 29, 2007October 9, 2006

08-04
02:29:46

Anything Goes: Open Lines and Crazy Talk

Just me and the listeners and a couple important stories from the news. Dr. Birger Sorensen on COVID19 origins, an update on the evermore sickening Jeffrey Epstein/Ghislaine Maxwell saga, space weather and a couple phone calls.Featured Music: John R. Miller

07-07
02:15:24

Flashback 1984: Soviet Dissident/KGB Defector Yuri Bezmenov

Historical interview conducted by G. Edward Griffin in 1984 with Soviet Defector and KGB Agent, Yuri Bezmenov. I interviewed Ed Griffin back in August of 2007.Featured Music: Andrew Ryanhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nush2HzDNmkYhZoQs6wo1

06-30
02:02:35

Anything Goes: Open Lines and Crazy Talk

Just me and the listeners and a recent talk from Andreas Antonopolous on Complexity, fragility and the promise of open blockchain technology. Then a report on the utterly terrifying concept of contact tracing (which has since been removed by YouTube).Featured Music: Andrew Ryanhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nush2HzDNmkYhZoQs6wo1

06-23
01:59:39

Geronimo: Fearless Apache Leader, Warrior, Medicine Man

This episode of Radio Orbit features an historical documentary on the fearless Apache leader, warrior and medicine man, Goyatlay, otherwise known as Geronimo. We also do space weather, a bit of news and take an interesting call from Willy in Columbia, Missouri.Featured Music: Trills https://trills.bandcamp.com/https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/

06-16
02:23:45

Dick Gregory: Race, Comedy and Justice

This episode of Radio Orbit Features an historical piece from 2010 in which Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington interviews the provocative and always unpredictable Dick Gregory. Mr. Gregory was a leading civil rights activist, a brilliant comedian and very wise man.Featured Music: Black Pumas

06-09
01:48:06

Dr. Sven Nyholm: Robots, AI and Ethics (Full Show)

Fascinating conversation with Dr. Sven Nyholm about robots, AI and ethics. Also space weather, some news and commentary on recent events. I chat about the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, social and cultural upheaval and the sad and strange times we are currently living in.Featured Music: Yin Yinhttps://yinyin.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/yinyinband/https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/

06-02
02:55:06

Dr. Sven Nyholm: Robots, AI and Ethics (Interview Only)

Fascinating conversation with Dr. Sven Nyholm about robots, AI and ethics. We discuss many of the topics in his new book, Humans and Robots: Ethics, Agency and Anthropomorphism and touch on the work of Dr. David Gunkel, Dr. John Danaher and Immanuel Kant.Featured Music: Yin Yin

06-02
01:27:46

The Live Show Returns

First time back in the station for 10 weeks doing Radio Orbit live. I spend most of the night talking about my thoughts, observations and experiences since the beginning of the COVID19 crisis. We do Space Weather a bit of news and take an interesting call from Spencer in Kansas City.https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/

05-26
02:59:33

COVID19 and Freedom, Health Well-being and the Immune System

A talk with regular guest Matt Presti about the response to COVID19 and the ramifications for liberty and freedom in the USA. Then a visit from LCSW and wellness expert, Chris Robinson. We talk about health, well-being and the immune system in the age of coronavirus.http://www.mattpresti.com/https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/

05-19
02:58:24

Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding: Coronavirus COVID-19 (Full Show)

Harvard Epidemiologist, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding updates us on Coronavirus COVID19. Then my good friend Diana Moxon (Host of KOPN's Speaking of the Arts) brings a heartwrenching interview with 'Welcome to Chechnya' Director, David France. Space weather, some news and a couple phone calls from my crazy friend Jonny in Denver.Featuring the music of The Dancing Dead.https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/

03-10
02:45:15

Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding: Coronavirus COVID-19 (Interview Only)

Harvard Epidemiologist, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding updates us on Coronavirus COVID19.https://twitter.com/DrEricDinghttps://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/

03-10
33:18

Hello Again - Return to KOPN

Radio Orbit returns to the airwaves for the first time since June, 2008. Mike reintroduces himself and gets back into orbit mode.Featuring the cool tunes of Paul Weber and the Scrappers.https://www.mikehagan.com/main.htmhttps://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/pwandthescrappers/

09-25
02:50:18

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