Sha’an Mouliert is a mother, an educator, and an activist.  Sha’an lives in Vermont where she co-founded the African American Alliance of the Northeast Kingdom and serves on the board of Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform as well as being a long-time … More ...

Hailed as a “Virtuoso” and “Intensely Soulful” by the New York Times and “Spellbinding” by the New Yorker, and “Incredibly Rich Sound” by the CBC, Kinan Azmeh is one of Syria’s rising stars. His utterly distinctive sound across different musical … More ...

Sundar Viswanathan has shared the world stage with national and international artists alike as a JUNO-nominated and award-winning jazz saxophonist, vocalist and composer. His band Avataar has a new CD called Petal. Avataar’s music has drawn comparison to Mahavishnu Orchestra, … More ...

Sarah Aroeste writes and sings in the nearly-lost language of Ladino. Sarah shares her Sephardic heritage, and music from her new CD for children Ora De Despertar. • Dona Gracia Mendes Nasi • Samuel HaNagid Nancy Kricorian works with Code … More ...

Zusha is a World Soul band led by Shlomo Gaisin (vocals), Elisha Mlotek (percussion) and Zachariah Goldschmiedt (guitar). Their music focuses on the Hasidic musical style known as neegoon, wordless melody, and seeks to inspire people of all backgrounds and … More ...

Arsen Petrosyan: Master Torchbearer for Armenia’s Most Evocative Instrument the Armenian Duduk. Arsen discusses his music, inspirations, and the Duduk, the traditional instrument that he plays. We will also listen to some of Arsen’s new CD “Charentsavan Music For Armenian … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...

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 … More ...