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Today we spoke with author and blogger Caroline Ailanthus about her novel "Ecological Memory". The book follows Etzy Rodriguez and Andy Cote, two survivors of a post-apocalyptic pandemic.  Written just before Covid, this novel portends how nature can heal itself without human interference.
Please visit the author's blog at http://www.newsfromcaroline.wordpress.com for more info about this book and her previous novel "To Give A Rose".

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We spoke with young documentary filmmaker Harry Robinson about his inaugural and award winning documentary "The Real Black Sabbath". The documentary gives an inside glimpse into the Oklahoma branch of the ISUPK, an organization officially deemed a "Hate Group".
Mr. Robinson also hosts a podcast called All Out Attack where he interviews various members of groups existing on the fringes of society.
To view the documentary for free, and learn more about the podcast, visit his YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/c/AllOutAttack
For inquiries, please contact Mr. Robinson at his Twitter page at http://twitter.com/RobboHarry

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We celebrate Halloween with noted author Gary Hill.  Mr. Hill writes many books about the supernatural, and curates and publishes collected Ghost Stories from his Illinois publishing house Tales Of Wonder And Dread,
In addition, Mr. Hill writes for, and maintains, the popular Music Street Journal whereby he reviews old and new music, and photographs and reviews concerts.
Check out more from this prolific writer by visiting his page at http://www.garyhillauthor.com
You can also check out his Youtube page Spooky Ventures

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Today we spoke with two teachers from the State of New York; John Hogan and JR McCarthy, who combined have over 64 years of experience.
We discussed the diminishing returns of our education system since the formation of the Department of Education, and the suspected reasons behind it. Discussed specifically in this episode, are the unfunded federal mandates imposed on local schools nationwide. 
This is the first of a periodic series on this topic. We intend to revisit this subject often in the future.

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We spoke with Sylvia Shults, author of "Fractured Spirits: Hauntings at the Peoria State Hospital" about her particular interest in that hospital, once known as the Illinois Asylum.
Her time as a paranormal investigator has given her many interesting stories involving the supernatural, which she expertly describes in her books, which include the above title and "Days Of The Dead: A Year of True Ghost Stories".
These, and all of her other works on the subject can be found on Amazon.com and by visiting her website at http://www.https://sylviashults.wordpress.com/

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Goose and Maverick, hosts of the podcast Slacker82Alpha dropped by to give us an unfettered glimpse of what their show is all about. Two U.S. army veterans, they are on a mission to "bring you the truth that no one else will".
They broadcast live each Wednesday at 7PM on Podbean.  You can find the link to that, and all of their other podcast platforms, by visiting www.slacker82alpha.com

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Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Henry Boehringer, and Phil Kosofsky dropped by to discuss the topics of the day. Included are discussions about the Royal Family, economics, and the efficacy of a college education.
Each of these men are leaders in their fields, and we hope to have them back in the future in a less makeshift setting.

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Third-time's the charm for Felice Manzi, who gives his unfiltered and unfettered opinions on the state of things around the nation.

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Today we spoke with Professor Emeritus Robert Pucci, recently retired from SUNY-Ulster, where he taught Media and Communications.
Mr. Pucci discussed some of his favorite films, the Hayes Code, and the techniques employed in good cinematography.
The Director of 'The Seven Year Itch', mentioned in this podcast, was Billy Wilder.
The Edward G. Robinson movie mentioned was 'Tales Of Manhattan'

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John McDonald co-hosted our trip to the offices of Dr. Charles Mullaly MS, LAC to learn about the art of Acupuncture.  Dr. Mullaly explains his "Body and Mind" approach for each of his patients on an individual basis.
Dr. Mullaly recently moved his practice from New York City to his new location at 3272 Franklin Avenue in Millbrook, NY. 
To learn more about Dr. Mullaly and book a session, please visit https://gyrotonicmillbrook.com/acupuncture or call (347)820-3563

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