*The Inadequacies of the COVID Relief Bill Pressures Biden to Target aid to the Most Vulnerable; Julio Lopez, the Center for Popular Democracy's Co-Director for Community Dignity Campaigns; Producer: Scott Harris.

*Buttigieg’s Appointment as Transportation Secretary Betrays Biden’s Pledge to Name Competent, Experienced Officials; Max Moran, research asst w The Revolving Door Project at the Center for Economic and Policy Research; Producer: Melinda Tuhus.

*Postcards To Voters: A Progressive Electoral Success Story; Tony The Democrat, founder of Post Cards to Voters; Producer: Scott Harris

The Rockefeller Foundation Divests Fossil fuels

Monarch butterfly omitted from endangered species list

Carbon Dioxide converted into Jet fuel

European Union's new rules for plastic waste shipments

The Caspian Sea 's water level set to fall by 9 meters

Tree.fm: Streams the Soothing Sounds of Forests

On the December 6 broadcast of Mic Check, host Cheryl Palmer discusses arts and culture in Bridgeport, as seen through the eyes of Razul Branch, who creates arts and culture events in Bridgeport to meet societal needs in the city. He runs BPT Creates, a nonprofit gallery and performance space located in the Arcade Mall. Among other actions, he and his colleagues have created campaigns to encourage COVID masking. He also organizes monthly bike rides #bptmooncruise at the time of the full moon.

The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported

Yellowstone park Mining victory

rampant overconsumption by the worlds wealthy people

92% of glaciers in the Alps could be lost by 2021

Global Carbon emissions still rising

price of solar photovoltaic power falls 8%

new species of beaked whale discovered

New York state to divest its fossil fuels holdings

CBD & Medical Marijuana: Facts Over Fiction – October 24, 2020

In this month's Seeking Wellness show, Dr. J discusses CBD and medical marijuana. Joining the discussion is medical cannabis expert Dr. Junella Chin. Dr. Chin is an integrative medical cannabis physician with extensive training in integrative medicine and pain management. Dr. Chin is an advocate for better understanding of the science and medicine of cannabis. Listen in to learn the differences between cannabis and CBD, quality considerations, myths about medical cannabis and advances in medical cannabis legislation. You will also learn how to find a physician who is knowledgeable in prescribing either option and potential contraindications. Lastly, the doctors discuss patient populations that can benefit from cannabis and CBD. For more information, contact Dr. Chin http://drjunechin.com and read her book, Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness.

Space Shuttle, Russian Soyuz, ISS, & Future Boeing Starliner Astronaut discusses SpaceX Crew-1 Mission to the International Space Station & her previous & future space missions

JPLSea Level Research Scientist Dr Ben Hamington discusses NASA's Sentinel 6A satellite that will accurately measure global sea levels & what scientist believe is the reason for global rises in sea levels in that past decade

Caring For Your Child’s Emotional Needs Throughout the Pandemic – August 22, 2020

In this month’s Seeking Wellness show, Dr. J discusses the toll the pandemic is taking on children. Her special guest is Dr. Stephanie Preston ND, MAc, a naturopathic physician and expert in Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture. Prior to becoming a physician, she trained as a certified domestic violence counselor for women and children. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what you need to know about helping children through this challenging time.

Topics discussed include emotional warning signs, spectrum disorders, trauma, therapy, commonly used pharmaceuticals, nutritional interventions and natural treatments.

*Trump's Deadly 'Herd Immunity' Policies Aimed to Infect Millions of Americans; William Rivers Pitt, Senior Editor and Lead Columnist with Truthout.org; Producer: Scott Harris

*In a Cruel Last Act, Trump Goes All in on Federal Executions; Ngozi Ndulue is Senior Director of Research and Special Projects at the Death Penalty Information Center; Producer: Melinda Tuhus

*Progressive Group Launches "No Honeymoon For Biden" Campaign; Jeff Cohen, co-founder of the online activism group, RootsAction.org; Producer: Scott Harris

Mike Merli in conversation with Stanley Heller of Middle East Crisis Committee, Promoting Enduring Peace, and The Struggle Video News.

Stan discusses the Gandhi Peace Awards, Syria, and Southport, Connecticut-based gun manufacturer Sturm Ruger's connection to Israel's violent oppression of Palestinians.

Fore more on the Gandhi Peace Awards:

https://pepeace.org/

For more on the Rukban Camp in Syria:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/most-aid-to-syrias-rukban-camp-has-been-blocked-for-more-than-a-year-heres-why

For the New Yorker piece Stan mentioned in the interview:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/12/21/americas-war-on-syrian-civilians

For background on Southport, Connecticut-based Sturm Ruger's connection to Israel's violent oppression of Palestinians:

http://www.thestruggle.org/israelis_use_ruger_to_kill_youth_dec_2020.htm