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PNN - Home to the ACTIVIST, HOME TO THE WORLD BUILDERS

is also home to the ARTISTS that CREATE a BETTER WORLD.

Artists blessed with Vision Armed with commitment  - CREATING BEAUTY where there was only void!

Listen in as News Director Rick Spisak welcomes two phenomenal ARTISTS - MAESTRO Dan Bonsanti 

Master Musician, Composer, Arranger and Band Leader who has honed his skills writing for some of the most powerful, amazing BIG BANDS on the PLANET!

Our second Guest is talented Multi-Instrumentalist and Master Performer who has single-handedly entertained millions leading ensembles packed with the most powerful talented players from Norway to Nome and Argentina to Algiers

MAESTRO JOE DONATO - whose talents literally have made him a fixture in the Entertainment Capitals of the World.

Sunday June 8th 7pm-9pm  

TUNE IN LIVE or ANYTIME

PNN's News Director Rick Spisak, will INTERVIEW Steve Horn on his two latest Breaking Stories

ND Treasurer: Red Carpet Rollout for Gen. Petraeus Fracking Field Trip "Not Unusual"

and his most recent story - 

Days Before Obama Announced CO2 Rule, Exxon Awarded Gulf of Mexico Oil Leases

Tune in This Sunday for TWO JAZZ KINGS (Maestro's Dan Bonsanti and Multi-Instrumentalist Performer Extroadinaire Maestro Joe Donato

Live - 2pm June 5th - or ANYTIME!

solidarity & peace

Rick Spisak, News Director

PNN

Listen in as News Director Rick Spisak welcomes Florida's Progressive Democratic Leader for a thorough analysis of SESSION 2014

the UGLY, the HIDEOUS and the REVOLTING!

Mark talks tough and the gloves are off!

Also appearing on this weeks show - Environmental Journalist Steven Horn (DeSmog Blog/FDL, Huff'n)

Union Activist and Major League Trouble-maker first class - Alan Maki!

AND OUR SPECIAL GUEST:  Brother Luis Cuevas, Progressive Mover and Shaker and Groomer of Candidates for Progressive Push

TUNE IN LIVE or ANYTIME

Listen in as Guest host Rob Abston welcomes Drew Martin of the Sierra Club who'll discuss the latest Environmental News and Sandy Davies of PDA Miami who will discuss the latest PEACE News and International Law issues especially with PDA's perspective.

We also hope to have an interview with Florida's Premiere Legislative Democrat Mark Pafford, schedules permitting. And also we hope to get an update from Susan Smith of DPCF (Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida).

Tune in Sunday, May 25th at 7pm Eastern  

- TUNE IN LIVE or ANYTIME

PNN's News Director Rick Spisak interviews Florida Representative Mark Pafford

who will provide us his perspective on the latest Legislative session.

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently

Democratic Policy Chair, 2012-2014

House Democratic Policy Council

Democratic Deputy Whip, 2008-2012

Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, Chair, 2012-2013

Legislative Assistant, State Representative Lois Frankel, 1996-1997

U.S. Congressional Aide, Congressman Lawrence J. Smith, 1989-1992

Tune In Sunday for the ful interview

Listen in as News Director Rick Spisak welcomes these remarkable progressive guests:

Lori Price Editor and Publisher of Citizens For Legitimate Government ,  Cristy Costello of Sierra Club will update us on the Water Safety battles across Florida and  Luis A. Cuevas of Progressive PUSH will discuss the tug of war for the soul of the Democratic Party in this our extended season of the political sellout!

 - TUNE IN LIVE or ANYTIME

Sunday's 7pm - 9pm Eastern

Tonight Mikki Royce talks with two leaders of Farming and Urban Gardening about the way of the future for Food.

Nick Larsen is a native Floridian and owner of NK Lago Farm in Canal Point. He graduated from the University of  Florida with a degree in Spanish and a minor in Plant Science. He earned a Masters in Agronomy from the University of Iowa and will complete his PhD in Environmental Horticulture next year. Currently he works to reduce pesticide usage in the Everglades Agricultural Area for the Everglades Research and Education Center. Nick is also the President of the Young Farmers and Ranchers of the Palm Beaches and along with his wife Kiley, is the winner of the Florida Farm Bureau YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award.

John Zahina-Ramos has worked as an ecologist for over two decades. He holds a Masters degree in biology and a Doctorate in geosciences.He is the founder of Just One Backyard and the President of Casa Jardin Co., a consulting company offering services in support of urban agriculture related education, policy and projects. For the past six years John has been reserching the benefits of home food growing and community agriculture. The results of his research are broad reaching, addressing issues of energy consumption, carbon dioxide emissions, resource protection, local economics, social concerns about inadequate food access and urban ecology. His first book will be available in late 2014.

News Director Rick Spisak will interview human rights activist Dr. Karen Dwyer.

Listen live or anytime.

PNN News Director Rick Spisak welcomes our SEIU Sisters and Brothers for the Final Tallahassee Legislative Report 

Its one of our Arts Shows featuring Virtuoso Saxophonist Randy Emerick who's working range extends from backing Major Pop talent like Sinatra. Touring at one point with Wayne Cochran seminal rock phenomeon to touring with JAZZ GENIUS Jaco Pastorius. Randy is as comfortable playing Classical Charts or the hottest jazz charts with Peter Graves Atlantean Dritfwood.

Also joining us is the Wonderful - FLASH once of the famous WALLFLOWER GALLERY in downtown Miami. A long time producer in Miami known for his producing the Medical Marijuana Benefit (12th Anniversary recently) and the Everglades Benefit Concerts will talk about the art of the Producer.

And our final Artists guest of the eveing  Ms. Stephanie McMillan activist and cartoonist who will talk about her work as a cartoonist.

tune in 7pm Live or anytime

solidarity & peace

PNN - Tallahassee Report - May 4th

Our sisters and brothers from SEIU will join us to give us their Tallahassee Report

PNN Welcomes a fine selection of National Progressive Journalists and Heros armed with Actual Facts

News Director Rick Spisak welcomes our Sisters and Brothers from SEIU and One Miami for another Tallahassee Report.

Candidate Shawna Vercher will discuss her approach to her candidacy and how she plans to make Florida a Better place to live. Brother Luis Cuevas long-time political activist and commentator will share a portion of his wisdom on the latest "HEAT of the MOMENT".

 Tony Noel Communications Director of the New Progressive Alliance will share his sights from his perch high atop the Carolinas. And his take on the progressive movement and its electoral chances this fall.  

 Steve Horn of DeSmog Blog and regular contributor to both the HUFF and FDL will update us on the latest Environmental News from his prolific pen.

JOIN US Sunday April 27th 7pm Eastern) Live or Anytime