Paradigms

The Bethlehem Inn is a shelter for people who have no home to go to, in Bend Oregon. Gwenn Wysling is the Executive Director, and talks with Baruch about the Inn, about homelessness/houselessness as a local and as a national issue.

Music by: Sister Hazel, Steve Winwood, The Clash, Carrie Newcomer, The Pentangle, Arlo Guthrie, and Joni Mitchell.

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Michael Gaulden has written a book My Way Home: Growing Up Homeless in America that is so powerful, it could help change our society for the better. Michael and Baruch discuss the book, Michael’s experience of being homeless for 11 years of his childhood, and what it took to escape the cycle of homelessness and poverty.

Music by: Eminem, 2Pac Shakur, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Ben Harper, and Nas.

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Syriana’s Road To Damascus is 10 years old and much has happened in that decade. Band founders Nick Page and Bernard O’Neill, who walked the peaceful streets of Damascus 10 years ago, respond to the horror of today’s Syria by creating a benefit release, the new EP Ipiros Remixes 100% of the proceeds going towards the efforts of International Rescue: Greece. Nick and Bernard talk with Baruch about the project.

Mile Twelve is a 5 piece Bluegrass band out of Boston playing spirited original and traditional tunes. Their new CD is Onwards. Meet the musicians and hear their music!

Music by: Syriana, Mile Twelve

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Moira Smiley is a Singer / Composer who creates and performs new work for voices. Moira is from Vermont and grew up listening to traditional acoustic music, and living a small town life. Moira has, since then, traveled and among her activities she has volunteered at a refugee camp in France. This was the inspiration for her song and video Refugee which she discusses with Baruch. We’ll also hear additional selections from her new CD Unzip The Horizon.

Music by: Desert Dwellers, Moira Smiley.

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Joe Kye is a violinist.  He was born in Korea and grew up in Seattle. His music is surprising and delightful. Joe brings his life experience, keen mind and open heart to his music.  Joe and Baruch discuss music, inspiration, and Joe’s experience as an immigrant, and Joe plays his violin during the interview. We also hear selections from his studio CD Joseph in the Well and his live CD Seed to Sprout.

Music by: Joe Kye

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