CLR 1941. Air date July 18, 2018.  Monshin (Paul Naamon), Head Abbott of North American Tendai Buddhism, describes the path to politcal and social evolution for America and the world.  It begins with an embrace of humility. Plus, recorded impressions from the world's most ecclectic and joyful seafood restaurant.

CLR 1928.  Air date July 2, 2018.  Intrinsically American traits - compassion, fairness, tolerance, understanding, cooperation, participation - are the antithesis of the Trump brand.  Positioning progressive candidates and positions in terms of their 'American-ness' is a winning strategy. Witness the message of Timothy Cardinal Dolan re: the separation of parents and children at the US/Mexican border.

CLR 1927. Air date June 29, 2018.  Could the fear and threats Trump employs to insure Republican legislative loyalty ultimately backfire?  Could exhausting his bag of actionable campaign promises leave him vulnerable to retribution in kind from 'loyal supporters' -  and especially institutionalists with an eye toward the ultimate judgement of history?

CLR 1923.  Air date June 25, 2018.  The Mayor of Irvington, New York discusses the challenges faced by children separated from parents at the US/Mexican border and now housed at a federally contracted facility in his jurisdiction.

CLR 1921.  Air date June 21, 2018.  We must we go beyond mere statements of concern and professed responsibility and accept accountability for doing those things necessary to preserve and revitalize our Jeffersonial Democracy.  Our future is our hands.

CLR 1912. Air date June 8, 2018.  Women - and in particular Progressive Women - are discovering personal and political power in ways and numbers that cannot be countermanded by the fearmongering and bullying tactics of Trump and his allies.  Heidi Sieck, CEO of #VOTEPROCHOICE, explains.

CLR 1902. Air date May 22, 2018.  In a digital age where online content is screen and targeted to appeal to our established beliefs how do we rediscover the collective 'we' at the heart of America?

The Center Left Radio

Weekend Jazz Show

Hours of the Very Best In Original Straight Ahead Jazz

From The 'Kapo's Jazz Sensations' Compendium

CLR 1863.  An American-born daughter of Nigerian immigrant parents relates her tapestry-enriching American experience as she applies for medical school.

CLR 1880. A CLR Special Presentation. In an address rivaling Barack Obama's historic address to the 2004 Democratic National Convention, French President Emmauel Macron addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress. He restates the true nature of American Democracy and skillfully eviscerates Trumpism, all to standing ovations by Republicans and Democrats alike. Interspersed with commentary and interviews with French Canadians.