Newpoli is a Traditional Southern Italian music ensemble. Meet Björn and Carmen, two of the founders, and hear some spirited music as well as discussion of what’s happening in Italy, and in Europe generally.

Music by: Newpoli

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Jordan Douglas is an Artist and and Educator living in Vermont.  In early 2015 he traveled to Cuba with a group of students.  He discusses his experiences meeting people and seeing parts of Havana, as well as his photography.

Music by: Trio Trovarroco, Freddy, Danay Suarez, Raul Paz,Isaac Delgado, Interactivo, and Roberto Carcasses Cuban Jazz Band.

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Zedashe is a musical ensemble from the Republic of Georgia, offering traditional songs and dances. Keto, the founder talks about the music, the traditions and their roots, and their value in the world today.

Music by: Zedashe

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The Green Mtn. Teen Institutes, or GMTI, were a series of week long workshops for high school students that were held in Vermont from the mid 1980s through the 1990s. The model was based in Primary Prevention, and included a variety of leadership skill building opportunities, and community. We’ll hear from alumni of GMTI about what it meant to them, and how their lives were effected.

Music by: Prem Joshua and Chintan, Bill Withers, James Taylor, Tears for Fears, Whitney Houston, and U2.

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America’s Journey for Justice is a project of the NAACP; in the tradition of civil rights marches past, a march from Selma Alabama to Washington DC. They started marching on August 3 to and will arrive in Washington on September 15. Meet Media Coordinator Jamiah Adams, and several of the marchers; Rabbi Steve Sirbu, Royal Mayo, Keisha Thomas, and Genevieve.

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Music by: The Beatles, Joan Baez, Miriam Makeba, Xavier Rudd and Izintaba, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Nina Simone, and Toshi Reagon

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The Guy Mendilow Ensemble is currently touring, offering a sonic adventure “Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom: Ladino Songs Renewed” an emotionally powerful, artistic voyage awash with warm harmonies, intricate textures and spellbinding rhythms.

Music by: Guy Mendilow Ensemble

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Starhawk discusses Justice, Permaculture, and her new book City of Refuge, the long awaited sequel to her widely-read novel The Fifth Sacred Thing.

Music by: Medicine Drum, Xavier Rudd & The United Nations, Buffy Sainte-Marie, James Taylor, Redwood Magic, Maria Muldaur, Nahko and Medicine for the People, and special thanks to Ransom Kong.

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