Dirt: A Love Story is Barbara Richardson‘s latest book, a compilation of essays, and it is delicious! Hear from Barbara, and essay contributor Tom Wessels, about dirt and life and humanity. We are made of dirt. Definitely tune in!

Music by: Boone Reid, Phish, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris, Patti Smith, J.J. Cale, John Fogerty, Dana Lyons, and Paul Kantner & Grace Slick.

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Jeff Golden is a social inventor who produces and hosts Immense Possibilities, a weekly public TV series that’s igniting realistic hope, showcasing people and projects that inspire. Our conversation ranges from what’s happening in the commercial media to sociopathy and corporate culture.

Music by: Taj Mahal, John Prine, Garnet Rogers, John Butler, Mary Gauthier, and Paul Kantner & Jefferson Starship.

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In late 2015 a group of San Diego neighbors built a tiny house for Red, a man who is houseless who lives in their neighborhood. After three nights in the tiny house the police arrested Red and confiscated the tiny house. We meet Red, Lisa, Bishop Steve, his sons Steven and Travis, Juan and Sue, and hear about what happened.

Music by: The Funk Brothers, Tom Begich, Laura Nyro, Richard & Linda Thompson, Bob Dylan & The Band, Sam & Dave, and Ryn Weaver.

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Patty & Vince Wixon are long-time poets and really fun interesting people. They both taught High School English, and loved teaching.  We’ll be talking about poetry and poets, including Poet Laureate William Stafford, who they both knew. We’ll hear some poems and some great music by poet/musicians.

Music by: Warren Barker & Warner Bros. Star Instrumentalists, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, and Telmary Díaz w/Ignacio Vázquez & Marina.

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Prophet Ashanti and Jeannie Harden live in Jamaica where they make herbal tonics and preparations. Learn about the Jamaican (African) tradition of the Bush Doctor, and hear some great music!

Music by: Vershon, Delroy Wilson, Errol Dunkley, Kabaka Pyramid, Junior Byles, & Prophet Ashanti.

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