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Dan's father was a career environmentalist who worked on global warming/climate change long before those were household terms.  He was also extremely passionate about racial justice.  He passed unexpectedly last summer, and because of the pandemic there were no held any services for him.   To honor him we will have a brief series of shows showcasing BIPOC environmentalists, the second for the week of Earth Day (4/20) 

Guests:   The Reverend Michael Malcom is the Founder and Executive Director of The People's Justice Council and Alabama Interfaith Power and Light and a licensed and ordained United Church of Christ Minister. Rev Malcom is the former Senior Pastor of Rush Memorial Congregational UCC in Atlanta, GA. He is also the Environmental Justice Representative for the Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ on the United Church of Christ's Council on Climate Justice. He is currently the co-chair of the Building Power from the Grassroots Task Force with Climate Action Network International, and the co-chair of the Environmental Justice working group for the Southeast Climate and Energy Network. He served as the International Liaison for the US Climate Action Network and co-chair of the Faith Working Group for the Climate Strike Coalition. Rev Malcom sits on the steering committee of the Kitchen Cabinet. He is also a participant of the 5 Tables Convening. 

Marnese Kris Jackson  is an Environmental and Climate Justice activist, advocate, trainer and educator from Pontiac, Michigan where she is a mother of two children London and Dawson. Marnese was recently appointed to The Governor Gretchen Whitmer Council on Climate Solutions. Marnese was previously with the Mothers Out Front in December 2018 as the Frontline Organizing Program Manager where she focused on building the base of Mothers in Frontline communities. During this time, Marnese was the staff liaison to US Climate Action Network, staff Equity Team and BIPOC Affinity Team member. Marnese also managed the Youth Global Climate Strike (2019) and Earth Day Live (2020). She is the former Midwest and Great Plain States Regional Organizer for the NAACP’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program. She was the Weatherization Coordinator for Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency and Energy Outreach Specialist for the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office. 

Lindsay Harper, Arm in Arm National Coordinator, believes that in seeking economic development, utilizing a community-lead approach to business education can facilitate strong #InKind economies, create multi-generational wealth, and build leadership and capacity. Applying these principles will directly address the systemic racial and economic issues perpetuating the climate crisis. 

Jeannine Kayembe / Oro Five is a sonic environmentalist . Her  artistic practice is based in mixed media consisting of using music ,design,and sculpture. Her work is a commitment to the liberation of nature and oppressed peoples suffering from climate change . .For over a decade she organized  alongside peers and fellow artists to create artistic and agricultural platforms for marginalized communities to thrive.   The inquiry of Oro Five’s career has been to question access, equity and environment in relation to BIPOC.  Oro Five’s debut Ep entitled “EP.A” is a green bridge between hip hop listeners and the stewards of environmental justice. Streaming will be available on April 22nd Earthday 2021.

A MUSiPOLiTiX SPECiAL EVENT 

Dan's father was a career environmentalist who worked on global warming/climate change long before those were household terms.  He was also extremely passionate about racial justice.  He passed unexpectedly last summer, and because of the pandemic there were no held any services for him.    To honor him we will have a brief series of shows showcasing BIPOC environmentalists, the first on his birthday (3/16)  

Guests:   

The Reverend Michael Malcom is the Founder and Executive Director of The People's Justice Council and Alabama Interfaith Power and Light and a licensed and ordained United Church of Christ Minister. Rev Malcom is the former Senior Pastor of Rush Memorial Congregational UCC in Atlanta, GA. He is also the Environmental Justice Representative for the Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ on the United Church of Christ's Council on Climate Justice. He is currently the co-chair of the Building Power from the Grassroots Task Force with Climate Action Network International, and the co-chair of the Environmental Justice working group for the Southeast Climate and Energy Network. He served as the International Liaison for the US Climate Action Network and co-chair of the Faith Working Group for the Climate Strike Coalition. Rev Malcom sits on the steering committee of the Kitchen Cabinet. He is also a participant of the 5 Tables Convening.  

Marnese Kris Jackson  is an Environmental and Climate Justice activist, advocate, trainer and educator from Pontiac, Michigan where she is a mother of two children London and Dawson. Marnese was recently appointed to The Governor Gretchen Whitmer Council on Climate Solutions. Marnese was previously with the Mothers Out Front in December 2018 as the Frontline Organizing Program Manager where she focused on building the base of Mothers in Frontline communities. During this time, Marnese was the staff liaison to US Climate Action Network, staff Equity Team and BIPOC Affinity Team member. Marnese also managed the Youth Global Climate Strike (2019) and Earth Day Live (2020). She is the former Midwest and Great Plain States Regional Organizer for the NAACP’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program. She was the Weatherization Coordinator for Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency and Energy Outreach Specialist for the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office.

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#MUSiPOLiTiX EPiSODE #23 11/3/20 7PM CST

SEASON FINALE OF MUSiPOLiTiX!!! ELECTION NIGHT WITH Soul Asylum

ALL FOUR CURRENT MEMBERS OF SOUL ASYLUM WILL BE HANGING OUT ELECTION NIGHT!

For those unfamiliar with Soul Asylum, they have been one of the great indie touring rock bands of the last four decades. Founder and lead singer Dave Pirner is considered to be one of the last great songwriters and true rock stars. To this day they still create protest music, and, as Michael puts it, "music to fight to!" If you dont know any of their music offhand, you probably recognize several of their songs from movie soundtracks (including several films by Kevin Smith) or Bill Clinton's inauguration. SA has also been MUSiPOLiTiX cohost Michael Bland's musical family for the last two decades.

Co-host Dan Spiffy Neuman is a guitarist, organist, minister, and musical director from Madison WI. Dan was raised and mentored by activists and civil rights leaders, and does not know how to shut up about the issues he cares about.

Co-host Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.

Dan Spiffy Neuman

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#MUSiPOLiTiX EPiSODE #22 10/27/20 7PM CST  

It's time for the third installment of our (3) part series featuring black woman politicians from around the country!  Texas State Representative Jasmine Crockett is also a criminal defense attorney, a former public defender, a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, and President of the Dallas Black Criminal Bar Association.  

Plus a bonus round table discussion!

Co-host Dan Spiffy Neuman is a guitarist, organist, minister, and musical director from Madison WI. Dan was raised and mentored by activists and civil rights leaders, and does not know how to shut up about the issues he cares about.  

Co-host Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.  

Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan Spiffy Neuman Jasmine Crockett Michael Bland #Minneapolis #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter #Covid19 #Prince #SoulAsylum

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#MUSiPOLiTiX EPiSODE #21 10/20/20 7PM CST  It's time for the second installment of our (3) part series featuring black woman politicians from around the country!  Wisconsin State Representative Shelia Stubbs has been a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for two years. In addition to a politician, she is a pastor, parole officer, and she's been on the Daily Show!  

Co-host Dan Spiffy Neuman is a guitarist, organist, minister, and musical director from Madison WI. Dan was raised and mentored by activists and civil rights leaders, and does not know how to shut up about the issues he cares about.  

Co-host Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.  

Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan Spiffy Neuman Michael Bland #Minneapolis #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter #Covid19 #Prince #SoulAsylum

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#MUSiPOLiTiX EPiSODE #20 10/13/20 7PM CST

Comedian Abbi Crutchfield was ranked one of 18 Funny Women You Should Be Following on Twitter by Huffington Post Comedy. She has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, NBC, VH1, and several late night shows. Should we need an official topic, we will be talking about the role of comedy in today's culture (and with the intersection of racial politics, #MeToo, etc.) However the show will most likely consist of Dan and Michael trying to prove that we're funny too!

Co-host Dan Spiffy Neuman is a guitarist, organist, minister, and musical director from Madison WI. Dan was raised and mentored by activists and civil rights leaders, and does not know how to shut up about the issues he cares about.

Co-host Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.

#Minneapolis

#GeorgeFloyd

#BlackLivesMatter

#Covid1

#Prince

#SoulAsylum

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#MUSiPOLiTiX EPiSODE #19 10/6/20 7PM CST  

Who here has been with us since the beginning? You may remember our first episode was just Dan & Michael, with no guest. On select first Tuesdays, we are going to bring back that concept as #MUSiPOLiTiXCLASSiC!  All past guests are invited to drop in, so you never know who you may see or what we will discuss!  

Guest drop ins: 

Zee Johnson 

Chris Lundholm 

Judge Dominique Collins 

Councilman Christopher Awe 

Jeria Boone 

Maiya Winston  

Co-host Dan Spiffy Neuman is a guitarist, organist, minister, and musical director from Madison WI. Dan was raised and mentored by activists and civil rights leaders, and does not know how to shut up about the issues he cares about.  

Co-host Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, the Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.  

Dan Spiffy Neuman Dan "Spiffy" Neuman / Musician MUSiPOLiTiX Michael Bland Michael Bland #Minneapolis #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter #Covid19 #Prince #SoulAsylum #socioecomusics

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#MUSiPOLiTiX EPiSODE #16 9/15/20 7PM CST  THIS ONE IS FOR THE DRUMMERS!!!  

Calvin "C'Rod" Rodgers is considered to be the most highly regarded drummer in gospel music, and one of the most respected recording drummers of his generation. Given that our co-host Mr. Michael Bland is considered to be one of the most respected recording drummers of HIS generation, we couldnt resist the opportunity to put them in a virtual room together! Calvin is known for his work with everyone from Ricky Dillard and John P. Kee to R. Kelly and Aretha Franklin. He has gone from studying under Ramsey Lewis to being the music director for Fred Hammond.  We will probably talk about what it's like to be a trend setting drummer, mentoring the next generation of musicians and artists, and being a working musician during the pandemic.  

Co-host Dan Spiffy Neuman is a guitarist, organist, minister, and musical director from Madison WI. Dan was raised and mentored by activists and civil rights leaders, and does not know how to shut up about the issues he cares about.  

Co-host Michael Bland was Prince's drummer from 1989 on (perhaps best known for the iconic Diamonds and Pearls drum solo) and has been a member of Soul Asylum for 15 years. He toured or did session work with Chaka Khan, Maxwell, The Jonas Brothers/Nick Jonas, Mandy Moore, Demi Lovato, George Benson, and many many others. He is also a loud voice for social and political issues in Minneapolis.  

Dan Spiffy Neuman Calvin Rodgers Michael Bland Dan "Spiffy" Neuman / Musician Musipolitix #Minneapolis #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter #Covid19 #Prince #SoulAsylum #socioecomusics