Interzone Radio

Innovator, inventor, famed marine biologist and author Dr. David Vaughan rejoins us to discuss the thorny debate around climate change and the oceans; coral reefs and tech; how we can all make a difference in our daily lives to help improve the plight of the planet; and some parody and laughs on the topic along with sound featuring everyone from Jane Goodall to Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Take a deep dive into the science and invention of vital aquatic ecosystems, from salt marshes to endangered coral reefs, with one of the world leaders in devising technology to regenerate sea life, Dr. David Vaughan. Learn of his origins and fascinating life story while learning why urgent action is needed to save the oceans and their habitats.

In this case, Zero Hour is not Bowie, but Bradbury. Ray Bradbury. A creepy sci-fi horror story set in a safe little American suburb. Stephen King famously stated that "without Ray Bradbury, there is no Stephen King", praising him upon his death by writing, "Ray Bradbury wrote three great novels and three hundred great stories... The sound I hear today is the thunder of a giant's footsteps fading away". This week's production features not only great writing, but acting and production (Julie Nye stars with production by Michael Townsend, directed by Dan Bernard).

Rough Rider President Teddy Roosevelt is outraged at "coarsened fopoodle, dunderhead coxcomb" Donald J. Trump speaking to his AI doppelganger; while RFK, Jr. says it's official that Tylenol use during pregnancy is a sure-fire path to autism for the baby, despite all facts to the contrary.

Right-wing racists say the quiet part out loud, from Minnesota rep to Megyn Kelly screeching her Karen Hate; Mahmdani freezes rent for some joyous New Yorkers; Trump tries to put the king-baby kibosh on a shockingly bipartisan housing act (that even Susan Collins supported). Packed with Wonkette wit, snarkiness on the reporting side; with a nice smattering of our original satire.

The algae-laden Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC takes to the microphone to share his tale of outrage and woe; vintage sci-fi legend Robert Silverberg's "The Happy Unfortunate" wraps up with wild violence and a final decision on the part of our hero, genetically-modified and socially ostracized "Spacer," Rolf Dekker. Then, more from Wonkette.com on Trump's removal from the Kennedy Center. His name, that is...

In another hilarious take-down by Wonkette.com, we hear Pete Hegseth's first-person bro-diary about his like, totally insane level of fitness and lethality; then an NPR spoof in which the Secretary of War (sic or sick) and El Presidente go to war together; and Part 3 of the wry, Bladerunner-esque sci-fi by Robert Silverberg--published in 1957 but relevant to this day, "The Happy Unfortunate." Plus our original parody commercials tackling heartless corporations, oligarchs and political name-calling.

Vintage sci-fi courtesy of Amazing Stories (1957) and the famed Robert Silverberg: Part 2 of "The Happy Unfortunate," wherein our future city of "Yawk" houses two classes of citizens: Spacers and Earthers. Meet the new discrimination. Then, neo-Nazi wunderkind Greg Bovino announces his run for prez in 2028--what does that look like? RFK Jr. offers emotional support to Jan. 6ers, plus a dose of our other trademark parody/satire spots.

Wtf is going on at CBS? Wonkette breaks down the devolution of legacy media. Then, we hear about USDA lead pasture pastor Brooke Rollins being sued by some of her employees (the USDA has over 100,000 of them) for force-feeding them her brand of Christianity. Finally, our affectionate and snarky spoof of NPR breaking news, and other absurdity.

In an encouraging (and somewhat surprising) proof of life and possessing some form of integrity, ABC won't take Trump Admin pressure about content lying down (from Kamala to Kimmel); then New Tantrums from Old Cranks: now they're losing their minds about a vax for babies that's worked incredibly well since 1915. Great reporting from Wonkette.com, plus our original comedy, satire and music.