Here's the latest from Wayne Matthysse about his work at the Wat Opot Children's Community. At 75, he is still going, listed now as founder and advisor to the community. 

www.watopot.org

Wayne has an amazing story, from his decision to volunteer to go to Vietnam during the American occupation and war there, to his unwavering dedication to caring for Cambodian children with HIV, he continues to live a life of service.

This is the first of an ongoing episode in which I share a brief thought, usually related to politics, public discourse, etc. This first edition is, for some, a review of high school civics class, but for others, a good response to others who try to deny that the US was supposed to be guided by democratic principles. When they fire back that the US is a republic, that's true, but the discussion doesn't stop there. What are the possible guiding principles for a republic?

Host: Tom Jackson

Music: "Here Comes the Shutdown", Kevin Healey (khealey.bandcamp.com)

Music, in order: 

"Perfect", from the album, "The Greg Allen Group"

"Paint Me A Villain", from the album, "Jerry Nolan and the Profilers"

"Trouble On the Way", from the album, "The Greg Allen Group"

All songs by Greg Allen

Guest: Greg Allen

Host: Tom Jackson

Bob Hercules joins me from Chicago, for this edition of Joe Public Speaking, as we continue our Sunday Series with documentary film and video producers. Bob's work includes the Peabody Award winning "Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise", "A Good Man", "Senator Obama Goes to Africa", "Forgiving Dr. Mengele", "The Democratic Promise", and more!

We have three brief audio clips, with Bob's permission, from "The Democratic Promise", "A Good Man", and "Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise", respectively. Thank you to Bob Hercules and Media Process Group.

End music: "Here Comes the Shutdown", Kevin Healey (khealey.bandcamp.com)

Host: Tom Jackson

Here is the link to anti-racism resources that Professor Jacobs mentions during the podcast:

http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES

Interviewee: Law Professor, Michelle Jacobs

Host: Tom Jackson

Laura Coxson has amassed some very impressive experiences in the wonderful world of documentary filmmaking! She worked with Albert Maysles, including on Albert's last film, "Iris"! She talks with us about her career thus far on this new Sunday Series featuring documentary film and video producers.

Music: "Here Comes the Shutdown", Kevin Healey (khealey.bandcamp.com)

Host: Tom Jackson

The new Sunday Series will feature interviews and conversations with documentary filmmakers galore! This episode is a preview of the first couple of productions for this series. Which filmmakers are lined up for episodes 1 & 2? Tune in and find out! 

Music: "Here Comes the Shutdown", Kevin Healey (khealey.bandcamp.com)

Host: Tom Jackson

Two time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Kathy Kelly joins us to talk about Afghanistan, Iraq, Gaza, and more on this Anything Goes edition of Joe Public Speaking.

Music: "Here Comes the Shutdown"; Kevin Healey (khealey.bandcamp.com)

Host: Tom Jackson

A bit of reflection on the Sunday Series about opioid addiction & recovery as we transition from that series to another. We will have future podcasts on that issue, on Anything Goes Wednesday editions. 

And there's a few random thoughts about the events of this now past weekend.

Music: "Here Comes the Shutdown" by Kevin Healey (khealey.bandcamp.com)

Host: Tom Jackson