Citizen44 with Mark Arinsberg

Tom Beam is an earnest, community minded, family man and business man with deep roots as a restauranteur in Ashland, Oregon. Here is a humble guy who's willing to get down into the garbage of his city to and see where we're wasting resources that might otherwise pay for much needed housing and social services. Tom admits to being a difficult employer who has publicly addressed his known challenges. Tom and hie wife Lisa own and operate two very successful restaurants (Pie & Vine, Sesame Asian Kitchen and Falafel Republic) in ye ole Ashland, Oregon.

A down, dirty and deeply moving conversation about the pain of being a human being with legendary female singer, songwriter, guitar player Martha Davis from the mega successful 80s band The Motels. Martha talks about the incredible challenges she experienced growing up that translated into the hardships and difficulties as a mother while juggling the life of a successful front woman and entertainer. Music from her latest album serves as the emotional backdrop for her heart wrenching life stories. This is a must listen! www.themotels.com

June 21, 2018 Bob Jackson Miner is a wise Citizen who possess many talents and a breath of experience and is here to help us transition to a much higher version of ourselves. From a caterpillar to a butterfly. Thanks Bob!

June 13, 2018 Yu Yang, Joanna Friedlander and Rachel Sunday. Three powerful women talk about the incredible ways in which they serve their brothers and sisters. Love is certainly the answer. Music by The Motels and Todd

A fun chat with Keith Roberts from the Irish rock band the Young Dubliners out of Los Angeles. After 28 years, this fine citizen is still rocking, writing great songs and hitting the road to please his fans worldwide.

The show of all C44 shows!!! Gary Kout talks about the tragedy he witnessed as the producer on the Netflix original documentary series FLINT TOWN a city in crisis. Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor, Kevin Kenerly talks candidly about living in Ashland, Oregon and the historical and ongoing difficulty faced by African Americans all over the world.

Mig Windows is killing it in the horror filmmaking biz round these parts. Kirra Sirianni talks about delivering good vibrations to ease the pain. Two strong women doing it their own way every day.

A fun chat and fantastic personal music performance by local favorite singer, songwriter, guitar player and wine connoisseur Jeff Kloetzel.

A very fun and informative visit with a mindful, art advocate and magazine editor Steven Biller. Steven talks about his passion for life in the desert and the development of local culture via public art projects that showcase local artists while bringing attention to the desert's unique and wondrous landscape. Steven has spent over a decade serving as a significant force in assuring that Plan Springs and the surrounding areas are made aware of local talent and that artists have the opportunity to present their works. Steven also had the incredible fortune and opportunity to present Jim Carrey's first private art show. he talks about what t was like to work with Jim and how Jim conveyed the difficulty he experienced growing up that spawned his developing his funny side that served as a way for Jim to escape his pain and suffering. This was the same for his art as Steven openly talks about how Jim expresses such emotion in his work and how seemingly normal and open Jim is about his life.

A friend and super nice lady with a great sense of humor and out-of-the-box thinking that differed from her conservative family and people in her home town, Annie Hoy found solace with a deep love for horses. Although raised in a conservative home, Annie's uniqueness was appreciated and nurtured by her parents. Annie managed to receive an unconventional educational experience that propelled her into a career in news broadcasting right here in Ashland, Oregon where Annie found her like minded community. This long lasting career was followed by over two decades of dedication to serving her community in marketing and operations at The Ashland Food Cooperative.