“Why the Climate Fight is Failing.

Radical Activism is Needed!”

“Be Bold America!” Airs April 3 2026 at 5:00pm (PT)

“The climate rallying cries to “Save the Planet” no longer work in our hyper-partisan world, nor do images of polar bears on melting glaciers. The problem isn’t scientific, fact-based, or even technological.

The problem is political, emotional, and ideological. Hackman provides a path forward for engagement and voter mobilization that combats apathy, dread, and resentment, and builds greater issue identification.

Conservation and climate advocacy expert, Will Hackman, in his book Radically Reframing Climate Change: A Guide to Saving Ourselves reframes the climate crisis as a humanity crisis, arguing that we must change how we think and talk about climate change, both in our conversations with non-believers and among those who care.

Assuring humanity’s place on a changing planet will require a near universal level of public support we will never reach if we keep making the same mistakes. We know how to do this. But the stakes have never been higher and time is running out.  

Interview Guest:

Since 2013, Will Hackman has served as a senior strategist in conservation advocacy efforts and has helped to advance public policies related to ocean and land conservation as well as clean energy and the environment. Among his many efforts, Will spent years defending Alaska’s Tongass National Forest from industrial logging—the United States’ largest national forest and one of the world’s largest temperate rainforests.

Hackman also worked with local and indigenous communities across the western United States on conservation of public lands and rivers, helped strengthen fuel-efficiency regulations for cars and trucks, helped pass major bipartisan legislation to combat illegal fishing, and engaged in international marine fisheries conservation efforts around the world.  Will is a contributing author on energy, environmental, and climate change topics for print, podcasts, and online media.  in his 2022 TEDx talk, “The Future of Climate Change is Personal”, Will challenges us to reframe our climate conversations to overcome polarization and partisanship.

CoHost:

Mike Clancy, is a climate expert who serves on the “Question Review Team” for the Annual Leon Panetta Lecture Series. He is the former Scientific and Technical Director of the Navy’s Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center in Monterey, and a recipient of the Navy’s highest civilian award, the Distinguished Civilian Service Award. And, if that wasn’t enough, he played a supporting role in the movie, “A Long Road to Tao”.

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Episode 89: Sleep is something every one of us does—or struggles to do. Yet in a culture that prizes productivity and busyness, it is often the first thing we sacrifice. Chronic sleep disruption can increase the risk of depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and mood instability. In this episode, host and psychotherapist Debra Sloss explores the powerful connection between sleep and mental health through both science nd lived experience.

Joining the conversation is Muriel Rose, PA-C, a behavioral sleep medicine specialist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard treatment for chronic insomnia. She explains how sleep affects brain function, emotional regulation, and resilience—and why lasting sleep health often requires behavioral changes, such as reserving the bed for sleep and rest, instead of relying on sleep aids or attempting to catch up on lost sleep on weekends. Also featured is astrologer and musician Allyson Makuch, who shares how protecting her sleep has become one of the most important tools in managing Bipolar I disorder. The episode also includes two listener stories—one about navigating sleep disruption and another about a mindfulness practice that helps calm the nervous system at night.

Together, these perspectives offer practical guidance and compassionate insight into why protecting our sleep is one of the most powerful ways to safeguard our mental health.

Broadcasts: 4/5/26 & 4/13/26

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 Books & Reading

Mindfulness For Insomnia: A Four Week Guided Program to Relax Your Body, Calm Your Mind and Get the Sleep You Need. (2019) by Catherine Polan Orzech and William –A Mindfulness-based guide that offers support in  overcoming anxiety, rumination, and insomnia, fostering relaxation and  restful sleep.

The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest. (2022) by Aric Prather – Dr. Prather from UCSF shares a practical guide that offers a 7-day plan to improve sleep by addressing common habits and mental blocks, drawing from the author’s experience as a sleep scientist and clinical psychologist and using techniques based on CBT-I principles

The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night. (2014) by Guy Meadows – Using a blend of mindfulness and new Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques, Dr. Guy shares his 5-week plan of more restful sleep, whether your experience is a few restless nights or a lifetime of insomnia.

How Sleep Hygiene Can Help Stabilize Mood in Bipolar Disorder – Article from Supportive Care (April 25, 2025). This is a comprehensive article all about the basics of sleep hygiene and Bipolar Disorder.

Podcasts

The Matt Walker Podcast: Matt Walker PhD – Discusses science of sleep, its impact on health, and practical tips for better rest. Covers topics like sleep deprivation, mental health, etc. Can also be found on most major podcast platforms Apple, Spotify etc.

Online CBTI programs

Sleep Reset – Digital, personalized sleep clinic that is accessed via convenient mobile app and a live sleep coach. Uses CBT-I techniques and was designed in partnership with top sleep clinics and universities. Accepts many insurance plans and also can pay cash or use FSA/HSA dollars

Websites

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) – The only professional society in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. They promote excellence in sleep medicine healthcare, education, and research. They advocate for sleep health on behalf of patients, medical professionals, and the public.

Sleep To Live Well Foundation – A health organization dedicated to helping families embrace sleep as the foundation of emotional and physical well-being. Provides children’s books and practical family guides that make healthy sleep habits accessible and easy to understand for families.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) National – an organization and website providing extensive free education and support, advocacy and resources for persons with mental health issues and their families and friends. While NAMI is a national organization, they have local chapters and offer free support groups and share the local resources for mental health support. Link to their Bipolar Disorder Support Resources. 

* NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz local chapter that provides free support groups and education classes for persons with mental health issues and their families and friends. All services are free to access.

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 Local Resources

*Individual CBTI available through PAMF Sleep Medicine Dept in Capitola.  Requires referral from your PCP for a sleep Medicine consult.  Insurances and Medicare accepted.  Program is offered in person and via Zoom.  Contact Muriel Rose PA at email [email protected] for more information.

*Kathy Beckerman LMFT – Santa Cruz, California area sleep therapist offering 4-8 sessions using evidence-based CBT-I techniques. Available only in person and 1:1. Offers free 15 min. phone consultation.

 General Counseling Support

*Shine a Light Counseling Center – Provides affordable individual, couples, family, and group therapy, including men’s groups, in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Monterey.

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Babblery host Suki Wessling walked around our local No Kings 2026 Rally and asked people to do dramatic readings of their signs. Some are more dramatic than others, but all are heartfelt!

Tony Sloss interviews a handful of protesters on the street for the Santa Cruz No Kings Rally.

What makes a good adaptation? Is it sticking to the source material as faithfully as possible or

Based on the Emily Bronte novel of the same name, the story follows the whirlwind, obsessive

The name of their home is accurate, with the dilapidated and dark manor looming over all who reside in it. It is quite an effective set piece especially when contrasted with the colorful home of Edward Linton, whom Cathy marries later in life. Also living in Wuthering Heights is Nelly Dean, played by Hong Chau. She is a girl around the same age as Cathy who appears to work for the family. I enjoyed Nelly’s presence in this film greatly, as she is both the voice of reason and the ultimate manipulator. The geographical scope of this story is small, which provides even more of a reason for why all the characters act so intensely. This is all they have ever known. Anyone who comes into close contact with them, like Edward and Isabella Linton later in the story, has no choice but to get trapped in their web.

Kathy and Heathcliff’s relationship is doomed from the start, but it is not without passion. From their childhood, we see the patterns of abuse perpetuated by Cathy’s father that continue into their relationship as adults. The first of many montages in this film, cleverly employed to

Many technical aspects of this film are excellent. The costumes by Jaqueline Durran are a

The overall tone of the film is consistent, toeing the line between beautiful and grotesque, but mostly trying to subvert the expectations of the audience. No matter how strong each technical element was, it was not cohesive enough for me to fall head over heels for the film.

By Isa Cortez 

The week of March 16-20 is National LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week.  The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency – also known as public health – has been an ongoing support for LGBTQ+ people. Our guests are Karissa LeClair-Cortez who is the Deputy Health Officer and Nancy Willard who is the Health Services Manager. We are talking about the importance of positive mental health and the support systems available for LGBTQ+ people across the county as well as the variety of services that are provided including mental health, physical health and sexual health.  

Hear author Linda Rosewood talk about her recently published book, “A Circle Outside.”  This debut novel is about a commune of twenty-something lesbian-feminist witches who learn they can’t ever throw anything away – even the parts of yourself that you hate the most. Lesbian and feminist friend Coleen Douglas will join the conversation to share insights about the book, related events and the LGBTQ+ / lesbian history of the 1980s.  Also discussed will be the March 22 “Wonder and Awe” event that is open to the public. 

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 on Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 29th, 2026

The State of California has created a program called “Transformative Climate Communities,” focused on making low-income, urban areas more resilient, efficient and responsive to housing, energy and climate challenges. What does this mean on the ground? Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Nancy Faulstitch, Executive Director and Eloy Ortiz, Special Projects Manager at Regeneración Pajaro Valley which, along with Monterey County, received a TCC planning grant in 2021. They have been leaders in this effort and will talk about the planning process and what happens next. Regeneración is a Pajaro Valley non-profit that builds bridges between residents and climate practitioners in local cities, counties, and at the state level.

Laura Ferry said, “Consume each meal with your eyes open.”