Eric Draitser, independent political analyst and host of CounterPunch Radio (www.counterpunch.org), offers his perspective on the build-up to possible war with Iran, American empire, the corporate media and voter suppression.

Interview by Richard Hill

Kevin Lembo, CT State Comptroller, talks about the Public Health Care Option that he advocated in the past legislative session.

Interview by Richard Hill

WPKN’s LGBTQ Community Radio Show and we are excited about this month’s show. We are speaking with Jay Blotcher about the new book “Rainbow Warrior: My Life in Color” Gilbert Baker...Creator of the Rainbow Flag”. Jay was tapped by the Gilbert Baker Estate to edit Gilbert’s various notes and 3 drafts for the project. Along with Charley Beal, Jay brought the colorful story of the amazing Gilbert Baker to life...so tune in to WPKN 89.5 this Wednesday at noon...

As part of the current fundraising campaign the LGBTQ Community Radio Show has a copy of the book signed by Jay Blotcher, Charley Beal and the panel from the Stonewall Inn book presentation for a contribution of $100. Much thanks to the anonymous donor of the book and the Stonewall Inn panel

Brendan Fay: A veteran LGBT activist, Fay was a co-founder of St. Pat's for All, the organization that defied the Ancient Order of Hibernians refusal to allow gays and lesbians to march in the annual St. Patrick’s Parade. The group finally achieved success in 2015. Fay is involved in countless LGBT and social justice groups, and is also a documentary filmmaker.

Stacy Lentz: A world-renowned lesbian activist for LGBT rights, Lentz is a co-owner of the Stonewall Inn, and co-founder of the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative.

Lidell Jackson: A veteran activist in New York City’s LGBTQ community of color, Jackson was a member of the pioneering group Men of All Colors Together. He is an actor, dancer, and sexual liberationist, serving as founder and host of the long-running Jacks of Color social club.

Cathy Marino-Thomas: has worked for same-sex marriage since 1998, serving as board president for Marriage Equality USA. She currently serves on the steering committee for Gays Against Guns. Her community advocacy began as a buddy for GMHC, helping people afflicted with HIV/AIDS.

Violent Right Wing Groups on the Rise as the Trump Adm. Disbands Unit Tracking this Threat; Elizabeth Yates, PhD, faculty specialist at the University of Maryland's National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START); Producer: Scott Harris

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UN Reports Warns 1 Million Species at Risk for Extinction Without Intervention; Noah Greenwald, Endangered Species Director with the Center for Biological Diversity; Producer: Scott Harris

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Bio Ethics Role in Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change; Mildred Solomon president of the Hastings Center; Producer: Melinda Tuhus

Check out Band Central Radio on Community Radio WPKN with Andy Kadison and Rob Fried for a fun hour of community-oriented talk, music and information. Theme of the show is “helping young adults with disabilities” along with "celebrating summer" and spinning some great tunes. Guests include singer Stephanie Laura Harrison and Kelly Maffei, one of the co-founders of Woofgang & Co a Fairfield based non-profit that makes products to pamper your pooch - but more importantly provides meaningful work and skills training for young adults who aren't like everyone else. Thank for checking out this WPKN Podcast,

Be safe, be happy.

Make Music Day-Bridgeport Concert hosted by Community Radio WPKN 89.5-FM and City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail and Bijou Theatre

Bijou Theatre is at 275 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06605

Artists Performing:

WORDSOUND w/ Iyaba Ibo Mandingo & DJ Chrome- utilizing the combination of MC and DJ that is so familiar in hip-hop- "Speaking truth to power in the spirit of Peter Tosh, The Last Poets and Fela Kuti."

NETTA WALKER: hip-hop/poetess

BARBRA- new jazz/experimental with some urban beats thrown in the mix.

FINGERSLEEVE - great roots band with originals and few well-chosen covers in the mix too. Female guitarist and co-lead singer.

In comparison to women, men are less likely to seek out preventative care. As a result, they usually only consult a physician when something is wrong. In honor of Father’s Day, Dr. J takes a look at some of the most common health issues that bring male patients into the office.

Topics include: “The Annual Visit” – how to make your annual visit truly preventative – learn what tests your doctor should be running and the importance of getting yearly bloodwork. Next, we dive deep into the alphabet soup of men’s health – PSA, BPH, DRE and ED. The discussion continues with testicular/prostate health, self-exams, prostate cancer, andropause, and finally we illuminate the causes of male pattern baldness.

The Farm Stand panel interviews Vincent Kaye, owner of Swords into Plough Shares Honey, about the current state of honey bees in our region. Vincent talks about the art and science of bee keeping and discusses some of the environmental threats to bee populations.

Hosted by Richard Hill, Guy Beardsley and Chris Ferrio

Trump Strategy of Escalating Confrontation with Iran Could Soon Spin Out of Control; Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council; Producer: Scott Harris

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Proposed T-Mobile /Sprint Merger, Would Hurt Low Income Consumers Most; Tim Karr, Senior Director of Strategy and Communications with Free Press; Producer: Scott Harris

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The Many Connection Between Climate Change and Militarism; Ellen Barfield, Board Member War Resisters League; Producer: Melinda Tuhus.

My guest on this episode of Digging in the Dirt is the Chief Scientist for the Rodale Institute and the Rodale Organic Experimental farm. Drew and I discuss Organic vs Conventional and what is organic..

Drew Smith is responsible for administrating, facilitating and implementing research activities as well as leading and expanding the Rodale's Research team’s impact on a global stage. Drew is intimately involved with the Rodale Organic experimental farm.