Paradigms

Tobiah joins us from the UK discussing life, music, love and much more. Songs from Tobiah's new CD "Step Up" are featured. We are also joined by two elected office holders who are members of the Green Party, Dave Marshall from Portland Maine and Dan Hamburg from Mendocino California. Music by: Tobiah, Maire Brennan, Original cast of Hair, The Jam, and TR Ritchie.

Nine people join Paradigms tonight from around the country; California, Minnesota, Florida, Vermont, Tennessee, and New York, talking about the election, their thoughts, and their advice to lawmakers. Music by: Johnny Clegg and Savuka, Tom Cobb, Nina Simone, Robbie Robertson, Derrik Jordan, Anne Feeney, Janis Ian, KBC Band, Bob Miller, Maria Muldau, Sonny Landreth, and Buffy Sainte-Marie.

This Halloween we hear from three voices, Anita Resink of Amsterdam, Holland, Deborah Oak Cooper from San Francisco, California and Angela Magara from Plainfield, Vermont. The topics include ancestor work and geomancy, the Mexican celebration of Dia De Los Muertos, and the way that death is part of life. Angela reads from her book "Earth Psalms." We honor musician Kenny Edwards who died in August. Music by: Yorgi, Bone Poet's Orchestra, Tom Rush, Aaron Flinn's Salad Days, The Bearles, Bill Fadden & The Mostly Losers, Laura Nyro, Tulku, Nina Simone, Willy Porter, Ieia Dement, Stone Poneys, Bryndle, and Kenny Edwards.

Sarah Munro, artist and musician, shares her music and tips on accessing your own genius. Coleen Rowley, former FBI agent, revisits Paradigms to discuss current developments in FBI raids of peace activists. Music by Sarah Munro, Sarah Munro & Mark LeGrand, Jesse Winchester, Jimmy Cliff, Norah Jones, John Hiatt, Susan Tedeschi, and Nina Simone.

Arwen Lynch, President of the American Tarot Association, and Astrologer Laurie Farrington discuss how their work utilizes psychological tools to assist people. Music by: Buffy Sainte-Marie, Suzanne Vega, Gaia Consort, The Band, Derrik Jordan, Aaron Flinn's Salad Days, Dar Williams, and Fleetwood Mac.

Martin Guigui, Hatem Jabsheh, and David Traub, three of the founders of the Unity For Foundation talk about their commitments, their organization, and Peace. Music by members of the Unity For All Star Band: Martin Guigi, Cal Bennet, Steve Lukather, Anton Fig, and Jonathan Mover.

Stephanie Panas visits Paradigms with her personal style of storytelling. Stephanie is a writer and lives in Central Vermont. Music by: Sly & The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Danny Kirwan, Herbie Hancock & Joni Mitchell, BLøF, Laura Nyro, The Guess Who, Des'ree, Joe Jackson, Cat Stevens, Sinéad O'Connor, Eartha Kitt, Talking Heads, Bill Withers, Kate Bush, Magnetic Fields, and June Carter Cash. Baruch's Blog http://baruchzedblog.blogspot.com

Jon Anderson is one of the co-founders of the iconic band Yes as well as having a stellar solo career. Jon speaks with us about inspiration, music, and more. Music by Jon Anderson, Yes, and Anderson Bruford Wakeman and Howe. aruch's Blog http://baruchzedblog.blogspot.com

Evergreen Erb, harpist and birder, joins Paradigms for an evening of harp music and conversation about birds, social justice, and more. Additional music: Loreena McKennitt, Jackson Browne, Richie Havens, Emmylou Harris, Bjornemyr, Joni Mitchall, Richard Shindell, and Margot Leverett & The Klezmer Mountain Boys. Baruch's Blog http://baruchzedblog.blogspot.com

Pitz Quattrone and the Earthman Band visit Paradigms for an evening of amazing music featuring Pitz on Didgeridoo with Michael Giammusso on Djembe, Damien Middelton on Bass. Chris Robertson playing Slide Guitar, and Fiddle meister, Allen "Crazy Chase" Church, and Shrimp on Drums/Percussion. Baruch's Blog http://baruchzedblog.blogspot.com

Consciousness is our topic in discussions with Olivier Tryba, Rev. E. A. Camarena, and Jake H. Davis. Music by: Aaron Flinn's Salad Days, Little Feat, Sinéad O'Connor, Strangefolk, The Temptations, Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, Lene Lovich, Maktub, The Will Patton Ensemble, Sonny Landreth featuring Vince Gill, Billie Holiday, Willy Porter, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Charles Lloyd, and The Band. Baruch's Blog http://baruchzedblog.blogspot.com

Michael Bronner of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps joins us along with Phinneus Sonin of Jamba's Junktique to talk about ethical sustainable business. Music by: Bobby Darin, Emily Herring, Signor Wolf, Bonnie Raitt, Santana, CSNY, Jimmy Cliff, Kupaaina, Dolly Parton, Richard Thompson, The Jam, and Bryndle. Baruch's Blog http://baruchzedblog.blogspot.com

David Bromberg, legendary performer, troubadour, bard, joins us for an interview and an exploration of his music. Baruch's Blog http://baruchzedblog.blogspot.com

Sustainable businesses are popping up all around the world. Tonight we launch our ongoing exploration of sustainable businesses with interviews from British Columbia, Oregon, and the West Bank in Israel/Palestine. Music by: Scott Tournet, Utah Phillips & Ani DiFranco, Big Country, Eartha Kitt, Al Jarreau, Superstring Theory, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Billie Holiday, James Asher, Rodney Crowell, and Michelle Shocked. Baruch's Blog http://baruchzedblog.blogspot.com

Cosy Sheridan is a singer/songwriter whose musical storytelling ranges from the contemporary to the his/herstorical to the mythic. Cosy travels with her partner TR Ritchie offering more than entertainment; nourishing, thoughtful, often fun musical poetry. In light of the mining disaster in West Virginia this week we will listen to some songs from and about coal miners and their families. Music by: Cosy Sheridan, Sarah Gunning, The Woods Tea Co., Sammy Walker, and Green Bailey. Baruch's Blog http://baruchzedblog.blogspot.com