Paradigms

Scott Crow discusses activism, inspiration, the Zapatistas, and more. Music by: Matthew Dear, Aaron Flinn, Blackfire w/Cyril Neville, Tin Bird Choir, William Onyeabor, Alan Price, and Tobiah.

Tret Fure joins Baruch to talk about her career as a musician, her inspirations, and her new CD "A Piece of the Sky." Music by: Tret Fure, Tret Fure & Cris Williamson

Tobiah brings us "I'm Not Asking For A Miracle" the enchanting Christmas EP from England's own angelic acoustic songbird Tobiah and featuring New York composer Kenneth Hope. All proceeds go to Animals Asia to help the moon bears.

The Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba offers full scholarships to qualifying students. Meet Olive, an American who is in Cuba preparing to attend. Music by: Jackson Browne, Buena Vista Social Club, Danay Suarez, Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Pineiro, Roberto Carcasses Cuban Jazz Band

Paul Asbell discusses his obsession with playing guitar, and shares music from throughout his career including his new CD "From Adamant to Atchafalaya." Music by: Blind Willie Johnson, Kilimanjaro, and Paul Asbell.

The Curry Stone Design Prizes for 2013 have been announced. The winners are on Paradigms: Raul Pantaleo of TAM Associati, Kiran Vaghela of Hunnar Shaala Foundation, and Debbie Aung Din Taylor of Proximity Designs. Music by Fabrizio de André, Zucchero, Luna Ray, Myanmar Cultural Show Ensemble, and Wai Yan Maung Maung, San Sient Maung Maung.

Jill Robinson of Animals Asia discusses campaigns to end bear bile farming, and to get cats and dogs "off the dinner table" in Asia. Zach Heffernen talks about The Great March for Climate Action which is gearing up for March, 2014. Music by: Painted Caves, Tobiah, R. Carlos Nakai, Bruce Springsteen, Simon Webbe, Donald Fagen, Sinéad Lohan, and Garnet Rogers.

Rod Kinny discusses his musical journey and shares songs from his three CDs. Music by: Rod Kinny

Arnie Gundersen, nuclear physicist, discusses Fukushima and how Americans can put pressure on the Japanese to allow international exports to step in. Carin McKay talks about "Culinary Magic" her new cookbook. Music by: The Eagles, Alexandra Ottaway, Blackfire w/Cyril Neville, Baba Brooks, and Laura Nyro.

Dr. Helen Caldicott talks about the triple meltdown that is occurring at the nuclear power plant in Fukushima, Japan, and what can be done about it. Music by: John Hall, Paul Rodgers, Jackson Browne and Graham Nash, Mr. Children, The Doobie Brothers & James Taylor, and Michael Franti & Spearhead (Featuring Radioactive and Ledisi).

Sara Elinoff Acker discusses her new book Unclenching Our Fists: Abusive Men on the Journey to Nonviolence. Music by: The Funk Brothers, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Catie Curtis, Aaron Flinn, Phoebe Snow, Stray Dogma, and Keb' Mo'.

Fr. Stephen Chinlund discusses his 50+ years volunteering in the New York State prison system, and his book "Prison Transformations - The System, The People Inside and Me." Music by: SOJA, Melissa Etheridge, John Gorka, Jimmy Ryan, and Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris.

Medicine for the People's Nahko Bear and Chase O'Friel discuss their inspirations, projects, and new CD "Dark as Night." Music by: Medicine for the People

Terrence Guardino, Astrologer, and Eben Upton, Computer Developer are tonight's guests. Welcome to Season 5 of Paradigms! Music by: Emmylou Harris, Seu Jorge, Ferron, The Jam, Warren Zevon, Srikala, and Chill Yoga Music.

Graham Hancock, archaeologist and author of a number of books including his most recent "War God" talks about his life, his work, the TED controversy, and the exploration of consciousness. Music by: Cal Bennett, Maria Muldaur, Aaron Flinn's Salad Days, Van Morrison, Neil Young, and Luther Vandross.