Garnett Ankle speaks live on the telephone with Professor Scott McLean, Chair, Department Of Philosophy & Political Science; Professor Of Political Science; & Director, Quinnipiac In Washington, D.C. at Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut.

Topic: An Examination Of The One Hundred & Fifteenth United States Congress & The Leadership Of The President Of The United States.

South Korean peace activist Joyakol talks about the South Korean anti-war movement and the struggle to close US-Korean military bases.

Interview by Richard Hill

Mike Merli filled in for John Lugo / Barricada, and was in conversation with Lucas Codognolla, executive director of CT Students for a Dream (C4D).

The conversation centered around the 11/9 National Day of Action / Clean Dream Act rally in New Haven, immigrant rights work being done locally, and how folks can get involved.

For more information:

CT Students for a Dream's (C4D's) website: http://www.ct4adream.org/

CT Students for a Dream (C4D) on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ct4adream

Other Coverage of the 11/9 Clean Dream Act rally in New Haven:

https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2017/11/10/students-rally-for-clean-dream-act/

http://wtnh.com/2017/11/09/rally-to-be-held-for-dreamers-and-undocumented-immigrant-on-new-haven-green/

Bruce Gagnon, coordinator for the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, describes the extent of -- and motives underlying -- the vast US network of military bases around the globe.

Interviewed by Richard Hill

Lynne Ide, director of program and policy with the Universal Health Care Foundation of CT, talks about the current state of health care coverage in Connecticut.

Interviewed by Richard Hill

Dr. Gene Cayer, a chiropractor with a background in natural medicine, talks about natural approaches to improved digestion, nutrition and all-around health.

Panel: Guy Beardsley, Bill Duesing, Richard Hill, Chris Ferrio

Focus on the Republican tax plan, the just-released autopsy on the Democratic Party, and on internet censorship by Google, Facebook and Youtube. Including an interview with Hilary Grant, a lead organizer with Action Together CT, who discusses the local results of the recent election.

Panel: Scott Harris, Ruthanne Baumgartner and Richard Hill

Dealing with Violence through Kindness and Empathy

Aging parents, unresolved issues, Dream your Dreams as though you will live forever, treat each day as though it could be your last, and changing your self-talk to be a better you.

Steve di Costanzo, GM of listener-supported WPKN

Today I will review the recent on-air fund drive- ‘Strings Attached’ and also give a transmitter update.

I will talk a bit about the establishment of a WPKN Inc. endowment fund aimed to help our long-tern sustainability. The WPKN Inc. endowment fund is being established with the Fairfield County Community Foundation thanks to a gift we received from the estate of a listener. The FCCF manages more than $160 million in assets for hundreds of nonprofits and donor advised funds.

My guests will include Suzanne Kachmar, owner City Lights Gallery and the founder of the Bridgeport Arts Trail that kick’s off tonight with a party at Read’s Art Space and goes through Sunday. This is the 9th Annual Bridgeport Arts Trail

I will also talk in the studio with Suzanne Cahill the President of the newly renovated and re-openned nonprofit WALL STREET THEATER in Norwalk, CT.

My final guest will be Valeria Garrido Bisceglia Business Advisor at the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (mission is to help businesses start, grow and thrive by providing customized advising, education and network resources to entrepreneurs and small businesses in Connecticut.) and coordinator of the Small Business Saturday (Nov. 25th) event in Bridgeport at the Arcade Mall.- a nationwide event developed by American Express. She will be joined by Karen DelVecchio, the executive vice president of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC)