Robert McChesney: People Get Ready @mylareson

myla reson This video featuring Robert McChesney and a companion video featuring John Nichols discussing their latest book "People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy" were recorded at an event sponsored by Pacifica Radio's Los Angeles station KPFK 90.7 fm.

Please also watch the follow up video "John Nichols: People Get Ready" available on the same youtube channel: youtu.be/IvJfN0zSTeg

Humanity is on the verge of its darkest hour or its greatest moment.

The consequences of the technological revolution are about to hit hard: unemployment will spike as new technologies replace labor in the manufacturing, service, and professional sectors of an economy that is already struggling. The end of work as we know it will hit at the worst moment imaginable: as capitalism fosters permanent stagnation, when the labor market is in decrepit shape, with declining wages, expanding poverty, and scorching inequality. Only the dramatic democratization of our economy can address the existential challenges we now face. Yet, the US political process is so dominated by billionaires and corporate special interests, by corruption and monopoly, that it stymies not just democracy but progress.

The great challenge of these times is to ensure that the tremendous benefits of technological progress are employed to serve the whole of humanity, rather than to enrich the wealthy few. Robert W. McChesney and John Nichols, authors of People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy, argue that the United States needs a new economy in which revolutionary technologies are applied to effectively address environmental and social problems and used to rejuvenate and extend democratic institutions. Based on intense reporting, rich historical analysis, and deep understanding of the technological and social changes that are unfolding, they propose a bold strategy for democratizing our digital destiny before it's too late and unleashing the real power of the Internet, and of humanity.

Recorded April 11, 2016

Thanks to KPFK 90.7 fm Los Angeles

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Robert McChesney: People Get Ready

myla reson 2016-04-14 | This video featuring Robert McChesney and a companion video featuring John Nichols discussing their latest book "People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy" were recorded at an event sponsored by Pacifica Radio's Los Angeles station KPFK 90.7 fm.

Please also watch the follow up video "John Nichols: People Get Ready" available on the same youtube channel: youtu.be/IvJfN0zSTeg

Humanity is on the verge of its darkest hour or its greatest moment.

The consequences of the technological revolution are about to hit hard: unemployment will spike as new technologies replace labor in the manufacturing, service, and professional sectors of an economy that is already struggling. The end of work as we know it will hit at the worst moment imaginable: as capitalism fosters permanent stagnation, when the labor market is in decrepit shape, with declining wages, expanding poverty, and scorching inequality. Only the dramatic democratization of our economy can address the existential challenges we now face. Yet, the US political process is so dominated by billionaires and corporate special interests, by corruption and monopoly, that it stymies not just democracy but progress.

The great challenge of these times is to ensure that the tremendous benefits of technological progress are employed to serve the whole of humanity, rather than to enrich the wealthy few. Robert W. McChesney and John Nichols, authors of People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy, argue that the United States needs a new economy in which revolutionary technologies are applied to effectively address environmental and social problems and used to rejuvenate and extend democratic institutions. Based on intense reporting, rich historical analysis, and deep understanding of the technological and social changes that are unfolding, they propose a bold strategy for democratizing our digital destiny before it's too late and unleashing the real power of the Internet, and of humanity.

Recorded April 11, 2016

Thanks to KPFK 90.7 fm Los Angeles

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Alan Minsky: Why Pacifica Radio Matters

myla reson 2023-06-29 | On Saturday, June 24, 2023 Alan Minsky Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) Executive Director and former long time interim Program Director for Pacifica Radio's Los Angeles station KPFK fm addressed a forum organized by New Day Pacifica about the importance of participating in 2023 Pacifica Radio Local Station Board Elections.

Learn more at newdaypacifica.org

While he worked at Pacifica Radio Alan produced many radio shows including The Ralph Nader Radio Hour, as well as California Solatopia with Harvey Wasserman and Myla Reson.

Tackling Our Petroleum Addiction - Henry Stern

myla reson 2017-07-16 | On Thursday, July 13, 2017 the California Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality held a hearing on AB 398 - legislation made controversial because it contains provisions to extend the system of "Cap and Trade", but it also contains some of the strongest air quality protections in California’s history

On Friday, July 14th the Union of Concerned Scientists issued a statement urging California’s state leaders to vote yes on AB 398 which could come up for a vote as early as on Monday, July 17, 2017: http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/polluters-will-pay-communities-will-benefit#.WWppDyMrJRY

This video features California State Senator Henry Stern, California Governor Jerry Brown, and California Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León discussing how we break our addition to petroleum.

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Robt Scheer: When Democrats Crushed Occupy: A Cautionary Tale

myla reson 2017-07-09 | Journalist Robert Scheer explains how the failure of the Democratic Party to come up with a populist progressive alternative as well as "The Establishment" of both political parties abetted and created the conditions that have caused so much misery in our society - that contributed to the rise of Donald Trump..

Scheer recounts his first hand experience witnessing how Occupy Los Angeles was crushed at the hands of comfortable, Establishment Democrats.

Mr. Scheer was the featured speaker at the July 8, 2017 meeting of the Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains held at the Topanga Canyon Public Library.

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Ricardo Lara on Canada & the Kaiser Model

myla reson 2017-07-03 | On Saturday, July 1, 2017 California State Senator Ricardo Lara was the featured guest speaker at a meeting of the West Los Angeles Democratic Club. The club had scheduled Senator Lara's visit well in advance, but his appearance was of unusually great interest because just eight days earlier, California Assembly Speaker had announced that Lara's so-called "Single-Payer Healthcare Bill" (SB 562) would be held in the Assembly Rules Committee "until further notice".

Here Senator Lara addresses a question about the "Kaiser model" for healthcare. Among other things Lara talks about how Canada is considering modifying their healthcare system based on the "Kaiser model".

This video is part of the question and answer portion of the program led by Cara Robbin, West Los Angeles Democratic Club President.

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Cronkite & Wasserman Three Mile Island

myla reson 2017-03-28 | Today, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 marks the 38th anniversary of the Three Mile Island nuclear accident in the middle of the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. At the time of the disaster, the Metropolitan Edison Company ran the Three Mile Island nuclear plant - Today TMI is operated by Exelon.

Featured in this video is a excerpt from Walter Cronkite's March 30, 1979 CBS Evening News report on Three Mile Island, and an excerpt from a March 2014 talk by journalist Harvey Wasserman.

Special thanks to EON3 for the recording of Harvey Wasserman at his talk on 3.11.2014:

Watch Harvey's full talk here: http://youtu.be/1XElzI1hfS4

Find articles by Harvey Wasserman at: http://solartopia.org

"Licensing a nuclear power plant is in my view, licensing random premeditated murder. First of all, when you license a plant, you know what you're doing--so it's premeditated. You can't say, "I didn't know." Second, the evidence on radiation-producing cancer is beyond doubt... It is not a question any more: radiation produces cancer, and the evidence is good all the way down to the lowest doses."
~ Dr. John Gofman

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War Is Not The Way - Andys Living Room Band

myla reson 2017-02-05 | Andy's Living Room Band (Andy Manoff & Dennis Davis) performed Andy Manoff's song "War is Not The Way" at the Westside Peace Festival held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Westside Peace Festival inside the Church in Ocean Park in Santa Monica, California.

More info: facebook.com/events/601062290068452

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please note: it would have been terrific if the acoustics had been less muddy - but the song is so lovely and important that I decided to make the recording public - after struggling with the question about whether or not publish for a little over five months.

Please let me know in the comment whether or not you agree with my decision. Thanks.

Bassem Youssef - Beacon of Truth

myla reson 2017-02-01 | Brilliant Egyptian social commenter, satirist and cardiac surgeon, Bassem Yousef has moved to Los Angeles - and the City of Angels is culturally richer for Yousse's move.

On Sunday, January 15, 2017 Youssef accepted Muslim for Progressive Values (MPV) first annual "Badshah Khan Beacon of Truth Award"

More info: facebook.com/mpvusa/videos/1175988775841781/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE

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Water is Life - Adam Roa

myla reson 2017-02-01 | In this video Adam Roa recites his poem "Water is Life" outside and inside a Santa Monica. California branch of Wells Fargo bank. He spoke at a #DeFundDAPL action on Saturday morning, January 28, 2017.

Because Wells Fargo is a major investor in Energy Transfer Partners' Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), concerned individuals from around the country have been urging individuals to take their money out of Wells Fargo to convince the bank to stop funding the pipeline.

The Dakota Access Pipeline threatens the drinking water of the Standing Rock Sioux, as well as many millions who get their water from the Missouri River.

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Water is Life!

Ted Lieu: This is What Democracy Looks Like

myla reson 2017-01-30 | Southern California Congressman Lieu has a track record of real leadership and integrity when it comes to standing up for human rights and the United States Constitution.

On Sunday, January 29, 2017 he joined with thousands who showed up at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX to demonstrate solidarity with individuals who have been unfairly targeted and detained as the result of an unconstitutional order issued by Donald Trump.
Here' is Congressman Lieu is video recording (possibly streaming) protesters chanting "This is What Democracy Looks Like!".

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Truth about Trump (& Pence)

myla reson 2016-12-28 | According to Ian Masters' Christmas 2016 Background Briefing guest Frank Schaeffer, Vice-President Elect Mike Pence is an unconstructed evangelical far right winger who genuflects at the alter of Ayn Rand.

Ian Masters provides the sad lowdown on life over at Trump Towers.

Listen to Ian Masters' radio show Background Briefing on KPFK FM-90.7 - Los Angeles (98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 FM China Lake, 93.7 FM San Diego) Streaming at http://kpfk.org

Mon to Thursday 5-6PM - and - Sunday mornings @ 11AM Pacific time.

Find out more about Ian Masters' guest Frank Schaeffer at http://www.frankschaeffer.com

The beautiful music heard during the intro "Bringing Back the Light through Song and Wonder." was performed by MaMuse - learn more about their amazing music at http://www.mamuse.org

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JNAE sings So Beautiful

myla reson 2016-12-24 | Some people call her Jennifer. Some people call her Jen.
Some people call her Jenny. Some call her J'NAE

Listen to J'NAE Cascante's hypnotic, languid and melodious a cappella delivery of her lovely, original song "So Beautiful" (to be amazed by you).

Using the video app on my old Galaxy 4G phone, I recorded J'NAE this past Thursday night, December 22, 2016 from a table nearer the kitchen than the stage in Santa Monica, California's UnUrban Coffee House.

So Beautiful sung by Jennifer "J'NAE" Cascante is one in a series of music videos focusing primarily (but not exclusively) on original compositions performed by various artists:

youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0Arz_UmQ_FO8Yoi90s2hjyIT9RI_K5Pp

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Oscar de la Torre: Standing Rock Solidarity

myla reson 2016-11-30 | Santa Monica, California Pico Youth & Family Center Executive Director Oscar de la Torre spoke at a November 21, 2016 gathering on the North side of the Santa Monica Pier to greet the Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runners who are calling to "create Standing Rock in your own back yard" and carrying the message that "Mother Earth is a source of life and not a resource."

The Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runners are praying and running to prevent the Dakota Access Pipeline from crossing the Missouri River and eventually leaking oil and thus contaminating water for millions of people.

De la Torre's short speech is followed by this call and response chant led by Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runner Daniel Grassrope.

Go to http://picoyouth.org For more info about the Pico Youth and Family Center.

Your support for the water protectors is welcome. Find out how you can help at: http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org

Video of Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runner Daniel Grassrope: youtu.be/Aa5xF-l6NYM

Video of Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runner Joseph White Eyes: youtu.be/ahKbnMfpVFs

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#NoDAPL because #WaterIsLife

Joseph White Eyes: Stand Like Standing Rock.

myla reson 2016-11-26 | Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runner Joseph White Eyes addresses a Standing Rock support gathering in Santa Monica, California.
This courageous and eloquent teen is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe who grew up in Eagle Butte on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.

Joseph recounts the history of the Dakota Access Pipeline resistance, as well as his participation in the successful campaign to stop the Keystone XL Pipeline. He counsels everyone not just to "Stand With Standing Rock" but to also "Stand Like Standing Rock."

The Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runners are praying and running to prevent the Dakota Access Pipeline from crossing the Missouri River and eventually leaking oil and thus contaminating water for millions of people.

* Please follow the Oceti Sakowin Youth & Allies Facebook page for updates.
(www.facebook.com/OcetiSakowinYouthAllies)

The Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runners completed their journey to Los Angeles on Monday November 21, 2016 where they met with the @Action Hero Network (Los Angeles headquarters) after attending a peaceful public rally on the North side of the Santa Monica California pier.

Open this link to watch a video of Joseph's fellow Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runner Daniel Grassrope: youtu.be/Aa5xF-l6NYM

Your support is welcome. Find out how you can help at: http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org

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#NoDAPL because #WaterIsLife

Everyone Is Indigenous To This World

myla reson 2016-11-23 | Daniel Grassrope is a Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runner form South Dakota

Traditionally, indigenous peoples ran on foot to carry important messages, and during 2016 the Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runners ran to their state capital in Bismarck North Dakota and 2,000 miles to Washington, DC to bring their message of water protection. The Youth Runners visited California on a healing journey from Big Sur to Los Angeles with the goal of drawing awareness to local environmental threats. They are calling to create Standing Rock in your own back yard and they carry the message that "Mother Earth is a source of life and not a resource."

The Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runners are praying and running to prevent the Dakota Access Pipeline from crossing the Missouri River and eventually leaking oil and thus contaminating water for millions of people.

Select this link: youtu.be/ahKbnMfpVFs to watch Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runner Joseph White Eyes recount the history of the Dakota Access Pipeline resistance, as well as his participation in the successful campaign to stop the Keystone XL Pipeline.

* Please follow the Oceti Sakowin Youth & Allies Facebook page for updates.
(www.facebook.com/OcetiSakowinYouthAllies)

The Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Youth Runners completed their journey to Los Angeles on Monday November 21, 2016 where they met with the @Action Hero Network (Los Angeles headquarters) after attending a peaceful public rally on the North side of the Santa Monica California pier.

Your support is welcome.Find out how you can help at: http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org

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Antonieta Villamils Poem for Her Little Brother Pedro

myla reson 2016-11-18 | Bi-lingual poet Antonieta Villamil reads her exquisite and moving tribute to her little brother Pedro who died of Disappearance in Colombia in 1990.

First she reads the poem in Spanish:
Jarabe de Fumo Encantado con Zapatos Verdes

Next in English: Syrup of Enchanted Smoke with Green Shoes.

I recorded this video on my Samsung 4G phone on December 28, 2013 in Santa Monica, California, and edited it with YouTube video editor.

Learn more about Antonieta Villamil at: http://antonietavillamil.blogspot.com

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Dr. Paul Song: Medicare for ALL

myla reson 2016-11-18 | Dr. Paul Song is arguably one of the most compelling advocates for Medicare for All, and meaningful health care reform. This video feature's Dr. Song's acceptance speech for the Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains (PDSMM) 2016 Tim Carpenter Courage Award for "work outside of the Democratic Party".

When he spoke on September 10, 2016 in Topanga Canyon, California at the 11th annual PDSMM birthday party, Dr. Song referenced a controversial statement he made the Spring of 2016 during a New York City rally for Bernie Sanders - a clip of that honest but controversial statement is included in this video.

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"We all know what to expect from Republicans and thus when they vote against the things we stand for we kind of expect that - but frankly we have a real problem in Congress and especially here in California where each year more and more progressive legislation is being held hostage by a group of corporate Democrats who continue to do the bidding of big oil, insurance companies, Big Pharma and other powerful interests."
~ Dr. Paul Song
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Thanks to Erika Gabaldon Feresten for the photo of Dr. Song, his daughter Jett and Jennifer DiNicola

For more info on PDSMM, go to http://www.pdsmm.org

For more info on Medicare for ALL: http://www.pnhp.org

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Ted Lieu on U.S. War Crimes in Yemen

myla reson 2016-11-08 | Southern California freshman Congressman Ted Lieu makes a compelling case explaining how the U.S. supplying Saudi Arabia logistical support as well as munitions constitutes prosecutable war crimes due to the repeated targeting of civilians in the ongoing war on Yemen.

Lieu delivered his remarks in Topanga Canyon, California during his acceptance speech for the Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains 2016 Tim Carpenter Courage Award.

More info at: http://www.pdsmm.org

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Jamal Corrie - Thy Name is My Healing

myla reson 2016-11-05 | Singer songwriter Jamal Corrie performed his lovely, original composition "Thy Name is My Healing" in Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade on Thursday afternoon, November 3, 2016

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Angela Mooney DArcy - Standing Rock is Everywhere

myla reson 2016-10-31 | On Friday morning, September 30, 2016, Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples Executive Director Angela Mooney D'Arcy spoke in support of a resolution introduced by L.A. City Council member Mitch O’Farrell.

The O’Farrell - Wesson - Koretz – Huizar Resolution which passed unanimously within hours of the press conference at which Angela Mooney D'Arcy spoke, resolves to include in the City’s Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for any legislation or administrative action that upholds the rights of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and denies the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) through their lands.

Your support is welcome. Find out how you can help at: http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org

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Dash Mihok sings LOVE at LA Rally for Standing Rock

myla reson 2016-10-26 | On Sunday, October 25, 2016 creative genius Dash Mihok performed his inspirational song "LOVE" at the MacArthur Park Levitt Pavilion Climate Revolution event in support of the Water Protectors in Standing Rock, North Dakota.

Mihok was part of an all star celebrity line up dedicated to doing nothing less than saving our precious planet.

The Oceti Sakowin Standing Rock Sioux are struggling to prevent the Dakota Access Pipeline from crossing the Missouri River and eventually leaking oil and thus contaminating water for millions of people.

Your support is welcome. Find out how you can help at: http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org

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Dash Mihok- Be Better - Mni Wiconi

myla reson 2016-10-26 | On Sunday, October 25, 2016 creative genius Dash Mihok performed his inspirational song "Be Better" at the MacArthur Park Levitt Pavilion Climate Revolution event in support of the Water Protectors in Standing Rock, North Dakota.

Mihok was part of an all star line celebrity line up dedicated to doing nothing less than saving our precious planet.

Your support is welcome. Find out how you can help at: http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org

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Marta Nieradkiewic & Kasia Kowalewski re United States of Love

myla reson 2016-10-24 | Polish actress Kasia Kowalewski speaks with Marta Nieradkiewic about her role as Marzena in screenwriter and director Tomasz Wasilewski's award winning 2016 film "United States of Love".

Marta Nieradkiewic is the 2016 Polish Film Festival Young Talent Award recipient

The United States of Love was shown at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Santa Monica, California as part of the 17th Annual Polish Film Festival.

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Jimmy Dore: Water is Life

myla reson 2016-10-24 | Subversive comedian Jimmy Dore wowed Standing Rock Sioux supporters at a #WaterIsLife #NoDAPL #ClimateRevolution rally held in historic Los Angeles MacArthur Park on Sunday, October 23, 2016

Jimmy was introduced by activist actress Frances Fisher.

Your support is welcome. Find out how you can help at: http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org

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Ted Lieu Intercepts Trumps Nuclear Football

myla reson 2016-09-28 | California Representative Ted Lieu talks about the need for legislation forbidding the President of the United States commanding the launching of nuclear weapons prior a Congressional Declaration of War.

He made these remarks on Saturday, September 10, 2016 when he received the Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains 2016 Tim Carpenter Courage Award.

More info:
lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-lieu-senator-markey-introduce-restricting-first-use-nuclear

http://www.pdsmm.org

NO NUKES!

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Chicano Profiling ~ Santa Monica Style

myla reson 2016-09-26 | About a minute before 9PM on Saturday night, September 24, 2016, two Santa Monica Police Officers abruptly parked their squad car in the "scramble" crosswalk at the intersection of 4th Street & Colorado while pedestrians still had the right of way, in order to stop a man on a bicycle - they explained to him that they stopped him because the rear light on his bicycle was not turned on - but he had a flashing red light on the backpack he was wearing.

Aztlan Underground: Pontiacs Dream is Coming True

myla reson 2016-09-11 | "Now - 2016 Pontiac's Dream
The People's Dream comes true - is coming true
Pontiac's Dream is coming true
The Dream of a United People
The Dream of Defending and Preserving Mother Earth
For the Red, The Black, The White, and The Yellow"
~ Aztlan Underground

Aztlan Underground performed *Pontiac's Dream is Coming True" at a concert raising funds to support the Standing Rock Sioux, the Sacred Stone Camp and the courageous actions to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline.

The great Ottawa Chief Pontiac led many tribes in a rebellion against the British in the Ohio Valley from 1763 to 1777 in what came to be known as Pontiac's Rebellion.

The concert organized by Lydia Ponce and Idle No More Venice was held on Friday night, September 9, 2016 in Santa Monica, California.

Your support is welcome. Find out how you can help at: http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org

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#NoDAPL because #WaterIsLife

Aroth: Dont Demonize the Homeless

myla reson 2016-09-07 | On Monday afternoon, August 29, 2016, long time Venice resident Sylvia Aroth spoke in opposition to a resolution on the agenda of the “Homeless” Committee of the Venice Neighborhood Council which would make life even more difficult for individuals in need of housing.

The resolution was submitted to the committee by non Neighborhood Council member, and non "Homeless" Committee member Marc Ryavec, President of the Venice Stakeholders Association President. The resolution calls "for the City of Los Angeles to conclude the Jones Settlement and Return to Enforcement of the ‘No sitting, lying or sleeping on a sidewalk’ Ordinance within 300 Feet of a Residentially Zoned Property”

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THE RESOLUTION:

MOTION: The Venice Neighborhood Council shall1 call upon Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer and the Housing & Community Investment Department to immediately present to the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, a list of the permanent, supportive units built over the last nine years in satisfaction of the settlement and that the City Attorney petition for the settlement to be declared satisfied and null and void; and2 call upon the Councilman Mike Bonin, the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Eric Garcetti to immediately amend LAMC 56.11 (the ordinance limiting storage on sidewalks) to bar any storage of personal possessions (other than a bicycle for 24 hours or less) on a sidewalk, parkway, alley or street within 300 feet of any residentially zoned property for more than one hour; and3 upon the vacation of the Jones Settlement call upon the Los Angeles Police Department to begin warning anyone sitting, lying or sleeping within 300 feet of a residentially zoned property that they are in violation of LAMC 41.18; and4 call upon Councilman Mike Bonin and Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (or social agencies acting on their behalf) to offer shelter beds, shared housing, Section 8 housing, transitional housing or transportation to safe family members at the same time and in conjunction with the LAMC 41.18 warnings by the LAPD; and5 in instances when an individual acting in violation of LAMC 41.18 refuses to either leave the area within 300 feet of residences, or to accept housing or transportation to a safe family member, the Venice Neighborhood Council calls upon Los Angeles Police Department to cite the individual for violating LAMC 41.18 and if future violations occur, to secure a stayaway order to prevent that individual from returning to camp out in Venice.
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Farmers Market Aggressor

myla reson 2016-09-04 | As I approached a honey and soap vendor tent at the Saturday, September 3, 2016 Farmers Market on Arizona Avenue in Santa Monica, California this man angrily threw a bar of soap into the soap display boxes. He was in the process of hassling the young woman who was alone and clearly shaken by the experience.

I stayed and observed his behavior until he finally left.

Once he walked away, she told me that she wished that she had gotten a photo of him because she was fairly certain that he was the same man who had recently accosted her while she was driving, and she feared he might be stalking her.

So I immediately followed him out to Fourth Street - recorded some video of him walking away - and managed to get close enough to him to get a close up photo of his face.

An ounce of prevention video...

Jordan Bush: Johnny Todd

myla reson 2016-09-03 | Born and raised in California, multi-talented Jordan Bush performed the 18th century sea shanty "Johnny Todd" in the Santa Monica Third Street Promenade on Friday afternoon September 2, 2016.

Lyrics:

Well Johnny Todd, took a notion
For to sail the ocean wide
And he left his love behind him
Walking by the Liverpool tide

Now for a week, she wept with sorrow
Tore her hair and wrung her hands
Till she met another sailor
Walking by the Liverpool sands

He said, "My fair maiden are you weeping
For your Johnny's gone to sea
Come and wed with me tomorrow
I will kind and constant be"

"Yes, I will buy you sheets and blankets
I will buy you a wedding ring
You shall have a golden cradle
For to tuck the baby in."

Well then Johnny Todd came home from sailing
Sailing on the ocean wide
For to find his fair and false one
Was another sailor's bride

So to all young men who go a sailing
For to fight the foreign foe
Do not leave your love behind you.
Marry her before you go.
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This video is part of an ongoing project documenting the rich, cultural diversity of street music performed in Santa Monica and Venice California.

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Solar Power to the People

myla reson 2016-08-24 | Ecological Options Networker Jim Heddle describes his friend Harvey Wasserman as 'the Pied Piper of our No Nukes Movement'
Harvey's alluring Joie de Vivre inspires audiences wherever he speaks to heal our world by rejecting dangerous nuke plants and embracing a Solartopian future where we get our electrical energy needs met by harnessing sunlight, wind and waves.

Harvey spoke about the pressing need to shut PG&E's decrepit Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant (& much more) at a gathering in Santa Monica, California on Sunday evening August 21, 2016.

Find out more at http://www.solartopia.org

Santa Monica Sunday Morning JAZZ Flute

myla reson 2016-08-24 | Sunday morning on the Santa Monica Third Street Promenade
Jazz flutist who tells me that people call him "Jazz" was warming up when a Santa Monica fire truck siren unexpectedly stepped on the groove

Ismael Parra: Guantanamera

myla reson 2016-08-18 | Ismael Parra leads a gathering of Pacifica Radio supporters in a group sing-along of José Martí's famous poem made into the song: Guantanamera.

Educator, musician and song writer Ismael "Smiley" Parra is asking KPFK listener members to rank him as their Number One Vote in the current round of KPFK Local Station Board elections.

"Guantanamera" is performed in Spanish with English commentary and translation.

(lyrics)
Guantanamera, Guajira Guantanamera is performed in Spanish with commentary and English translation.

Yo soy un hombre sincero, de donde crece la palma
Yo soy un hombre sincero, de donde crece la palma
Y antes de morir me quiero echar mis versos del alma

Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira, guantanamera

I am a very sincere man from the lands where the palms grow
I am a very sincere man from the lands where the palms grow
And before I must go, my verse I'd like you to know

Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera
Guantanamera, guajira, guantanamera

Por los pobres de la tierra
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
Por los pobres de la tierra
Quiero yo mi suerte echar
Y el arroyito de la sierra
Me complace mбs que el mar

Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera,
Guantanamera, guajira guantanamera.

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CastAway ~ Taylor Hannah with Shonn Reyes

myla reson 2016-08-12 | Taylor Hannah's original song CastAway.
Taylor Hannah - vocal & acoustic guitar
Shonn Reyes - electric guitar
Recorded on my cell phone Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the corner of Arizona Avenue & the Santa Monica Third Street Promenade
(on the sidewalk behind the Wednesday Farmers Market)

This was the first day Taylor Hannah ever played together - and the first time they played this song together.

Taylor Hanna's YouTube channel:
youtube.com/channel/UC_5-mGS-6C0brrPwfDgfqbg

Shonn Reyes' YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/channel/UCyFP49tklTD7esxz8KUSagw

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Lee sings Devil May Care

myla reson 2016-08-07 | Singer/songwriter Lee performed an original song called "Devil May Care" this past Friday night on the Expo Line corner of 4th & Colorado just four blocks East of the Santa Monica Pier.

I recorded Lee's performance on my mobile phone on Friday nightI August 5, 2016

Check out Lee's youtube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCG7p1ffjWbrFRmQq-H9JVnQ

Did you notice the "Shut Diablo" admonitions sprinkled throughout the video?

They're posted because Santa Monica, California is in a nuclear danger zone because it's downwind from PG&E's decrepit Diablo Canyon nuke plant - Diablo sits on a spot on the California coast that happens to be riddled with faults capable of producing a magnitude of ground motion for which the nuke plant is not engineered to withstand.

That means we could have our own Fukushima style nuclear catastrophe right here in California.

Since the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is NOT fulfilling it's statutory mandate to ensure protection of public health and safety by virtue of its inspection and licensing program.

AND our California elected officials are not using their levers of power and authority - it's time to get involved and demand Shut Down NOT Melt Down.

To get involved and learn more about shutting PG&E's decrepit Diablo nuke plant visit NoNukesCA.net - MothersForPeace.org - and NukeFree.org

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Voices of Youth * Black Lives Matter

myla reson 2016-08-05 | D and LatinX spoke from the heart as they sat on East Steps of Los Angeles City Hall on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 - Day Two of the Black Lives Matter Encampment/Occupation.

The encampment/occupation began on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 following the Los Angeles Police Commission determination that the August 12, 2015 police killing of 30 year old, mother of two children Redel Kentel Jones was "within policy".

Protesters are calling upon Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to fire LAPD Chief Charlie Beck.

They are asking supporters to call LA Mayor Eric Garcetti at (213) 978-0600 and demand that he fire Chief Beck.

The Occupation Continues...

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Jaczko: Hansen Doesnt Know Jack About Nuclear Power

myla reson 2016-08-01 | "Jim Hansen is a very knowledgeable person on a lot of subjects. He is not knowledgeable on nuclear power. And it is unfortunate because he's a person of tremendous stature, but he is very poorly informed on this subject. And he does not appear to be interested in becoming better informed. I think that's unfortunate."
~ Gregory B. Jaczko
Chair, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (2009 - 2012)

Jaczko was responding to a question from writer Steve Chapple about Jim Hansen's view that nuclear power is needed to avert catastrophic climate change, posed during a question and answer session following a screening of Ivy Meeropol's documentary film "Indian Point".

Among other things, the documentary focuses on the nuclear industry driven vilification and witch-hunt of Greg Jaczko who had the temerity as NRC Chairman to call for a responsible review and remediation of commercial atomic reactor deficiencies and vulnerabilities in the wake of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.

Unfortunately, scientist and former NASA Director, Dr. James Hansen has been prescribing nuclear power as part of the solution to our current climate crisis.

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This video is dedicated to Michael Mariotte (1952 - 2016) tireless advocate for clean and safe alternatives to nuclear power - and champion of the "Don't Nuke the Climate" movement.

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Another recommend video:

"Naomi Klein Disagrees with James Hansen on Nuclear Power "

youtu.be/LRKyI0vdfAs

#DontNukeTheClimate

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*Enny Owl* Sings *Ribcaged*

myla reson 2016-08-01 | Singer songwriter Enny Owl sweetly sings her original song "Rib Cage" for passersby at the corner of Arizona Avenue and the Third Street Promenade during the Saturday Farmers Market in downtown Santa Monica, California.

Enny Owl is a British singer, actress, filmmaker, and writer from Bristol who is currently living in Los Angeles, California.

Find out more about her at http://www.ennyowl.com

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KILLER CHEMICAL ON THE LOOSE…GLYPHOSATE

myla reson 2016-07-23 | KILLER CHEMICAL ON THE LOOSE…GLYPHOSATE

What’s making us sick? Know anyone with gut problems? This herbicide contaminates our bodies, mother’s breast milk, most of our food, drinking water, wine and beer, cotton sterile gauze, tampons, pet and livestock feed, and pollutes the environment. It has been linked to many disorders, including: birth defects, gluten intolerance, cancer, autism, dementia, obesity, dead butterflies and honeybees, crippled elk, and climate change. The World Health Organization has deemed glyphosate a potential human carcinogen — yes, it can cause cancer.

Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world, and one of the most dangerous toxic substances ever created. For 40+ years, it has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for widespread home, aquatic, and agricultural use! Right now, all over the nation, this poison is being sprayed on our food crops, and at our homes, schools, playgrounds, parks, roadsides, hiking trails and forests. Such practices are unethical, unsafe, and probably unlawful.

In this video, Stephen C. Frantz, PhD, reviews the origins of this extremely noxious chemical and its effects that fall beyond the normal realm of toxicity. Glyphosate negatively affects all life forms, including our gut and the soil microbiomes, and should never have been unleashed in the environment — watch the video to learn why it must be banned, and why growing and consuming only organically grown foods can save you, your family and animals, and the planet.

On May 14, 2016, as part of the Malibu Democratic Club’s Second Saturday Series at the Malibu, California public library, Dr. Frantz presented a compelling case for banning all use of glyphosate.

Dr. Stephen Frantz (Principal, Global Environmental Options, LLC (GEO) is a pathobiologist who conducts advisory services and research regarding zoonotic disease species (e.g., rodents, cockroaches, and bats), their interactions with humans, and related environmental toxicology (e.g., 2nd generation anticoagulants, glyphosate-based herbicides, etc.), with an emphasis on integrated pest management (IPM) policies and program design. GEO’s central goal is the management of unacceptable species’ direct and indirect contact with humans and domestic animals through sustainable, ecologically sound intervention strategies based on animal behavioral ecology, building design, and human behavior. Dr. Frantz received his Ph.D. in Pathobiology from The Johns Hopkins University, helped pioneer the concept of urban IPM in the early 1970s, has authored many articles on IPM and related subjects, and has lectured, conducted scientific research, and consulted nationally and internationally for more than four decades. Non-formal education of technicians, clients and the public is an important aspect of Dr. Frantz’ work. Clients have included: Amanat Al-Assima (Baghad, Iraq), Battery Park City Authority (NYC), Battery Park City Parks Conservancy (NYC), Bio-Integral Resource Center (Berkeley, CA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Atlanta, GA), National Center for Healthy Housing (Columbia, MD), National Geographic Channel (NYC), New York State Office of General Services (Albany, NY), Pan American Health Organization (Port of Spain, Trinidad), University at Albany School of Public Health (Rensselaer, NY), Swiss National Television (Zurich, Switzerland), The Architects Collaborative (Cambridge, MA), U.S. EPA, U.S. National Park Service, World Health Organization (Kuwait & Germany), and World Trade Center Memorial Foundation (NYC).

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Nana Gyamfi: Defund Demilitarize Disarm Dismantle the Police

myla reson 2016-07-15 | On July 10, 2016, social justice attorney, human rights activist, radio show host, and professor at Cal State LA, Nana Gyamfi led an important discussion about policing at the monthly meeting of the Santa Monica, California based Committee For Racial Justice (CRJ).
Gyamfi presented a persuasive argument that the present criminal justice system must be abolished and replaced with something qualitatively different.

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Black Kids Matter!

myla reson 2016-07-15 | Black Lives Matter protesters at Los Angeles City Hall are led by a child in the chant "Black Kids Matter" on Day Two of the Black Lives Matter occupation of the East Steps of Los Angeles City Hall.

The occupation began on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 following the Los Angeles Police Commission determination that the August 12, 2015 police killing of 30 year old, mother of two children Redel Kentel Jones was "within policy".

Protesters are calling upon Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to fire LAPD Chief Charlie Beck.

They are asking supporters to calll LA Mayor Eric Garcetti at (213) 978-0600 and demand that he fire Chief Beck.

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Yolanda Varela Gonzalez * Brand New Congress

myla reson 2016-07-10 | Yolanda Varela Gonzalez expresses righteous anger (using adult language) at a Saturday evening July 9, 2016 action at downtown LAPD headquarters called by Union del Barrio - Los Angeles to once again denounce the murders of Black and Brown people by police departments all over the country.

She is an educator who always reminds her students that "Our deepest fear is that we're powerful beyond measure."

Varela Gonzalez is a key organizer with Brand New Congress (http://brandnewcongress.org/home)

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Hendy: No Justice No Peace

myla reson 2016-07-10 | Following the deaths by police of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, Melissa Ventura, Anthony Nuñez, Pedro Villanueva and Raul Saavedra-Vargas. Spoken Word Artist Hendy performed "No Justice No Peace" at an Anti-Police Violence event held in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, July 9, 2016.

I regret poor audio quality - but the poem is quite brilliant - and well worth hearing.

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Phil Castiles Life Mattered

myla reson 2016-07-08 | Jesse Williams' axiom "We know that police somehow manage to deescalate, disarm and not kill white people every day" rings all too true as we view the poignant by context photos of solid good guy Phil Castile role by as the intro to extraordinarily valient Lavish Reynolds' live stream Facebok narration of the harrowing minutes following the brutal police murder of her boyfriend.

Here's a link to the letter to J.J. Hill Families and Staff Regarding Philando Castile from the pricipal of the school where Phil Castillo had worked for many years:

http://jjhill.spps.org/letter_to_jj_hill_families_and_staff_regarding_philando_castile.html

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Rabbi Michael Lerner Honors Muhammad Ali

myla reson 2016-06-13 | Here is a partial transcript of Rabbi Michael Lerner's powerful and inspiring eulogy for Muhammad Ali given Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Muhammad Ali memorial service in Louisville, Kentucky. [The transcript is continued in comment section - due to limitations imposted by YouTube on video description length.]

Master of Compassion, God of Compassion, send your blessings to Muhammad Ali, and send your blessings to all who mourn for him, and send your blessings for all the millions and millions of people who mourn for him all over this planet. Amen

I come here speaking as a representative of American Jews. And to say that American Jews played an important role of solidarity with the African-American struggles in this country. And that we today stand in solidarity with the Islamic community in this country and all around the world.

We will not tolerate politicians or anyone else putting down Muslims and blaming Muslims for a few people.

We know what it’s like to be demeaned. We know what it’s like to have a few people who act against the highest visions of our tradition to then be identified as the value of the entire tradition. And one of the reasons that we at Tikkun Magazine, a magazine of liberal and progressive Jews but also an Interfaith magazine have called upon the United States government to stand up to the part of the Israeli government that is oppressing Palestinians is that we as Jews understand that our commitment is to recognize that God has created everyone in God’s image. And that everyone Is equally precious. And that means the Palestinian people as well as all other people on the planet. I know the people of Louisville have a special relationship to Muhammad Ali. And I had a personal relationship in the 1960's when both of us were Indicted by the federal government for our various stands against the war in Vietnam. I want to say that although he was cheered on as the Heavyweight Champion of the World, you know the truth is that — all honor to him — but Heavyweight Champions of the World come and go. And sports heroes come and go. There was something about Muhammad Ali that was different. At the key moment when he had that recognition, he used it to stand up to an immoral war and say, "No, I won’t go."

And it’s for that reason that tens of millions of Americans who don’t particularly care about boxing do care about Muhammad Ali, because he was a person who was willing to risk a great honor that he got and a great fame that he got to stand up for the beliefs that he had - To speak truth to power when the rest of the people around him said, "No, no, you’re going to lose your championship." And it was taken away from him for five years. But he stood up, and was willing to take that kind of a risk because of that kind of moral integrity.

So I want to say how do we honor Muhammad Ali? And the answer is the way to honor Muhammad Ali is to be Muhammad Ali today.

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Louis Gaston ~ California

myla reson 2016-05-21 | Singer Songwriter Louis Gaston performed "California" in Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

California was written by Gaston's good friend John Ulysses Mitchell.

You can find more music by Lois Gaston on his website: http://www.louisgaston.com

This video is part of my California Busking Video Project.

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John Nichols: People Get Ready

myla reson 2016-04-14 | This video featuring John Nichols and a companion video featuring Robert McChesney discussing their latest book "People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy" were recorded at an event sponsored by Pacifica Radio's Los Angeles station KPFK 90.7 fm.

Please also watch the follow up video "Robert McChesney: People Get Ready" available on the same youtube channel: youtu.be/brn8m2_euRc

Humanity is on the verge of its darkest hour or its greatest moment.

The consequences of the technological revolution are about to hit hard: unemployment will spike as new technologies replace labor in the manufacturing, service, and professional sectors of an economy that is already struggling. The end of work as we know it will hit at the worst moment imaginable: as capitalism fosters permanent stagnation, when the labor market is in decrepit shape, with declining wages, expanding poverty, and scorching inequality. Only the dramatic democratization of our economy can address the existential challenges we now face. Yet, the US political process is so dominated by billionaires and corporate special interests, by corruption and monopoly, that it stymies not just democracy but progress.

The great challenge of these times is to ensure that the tremendous benefits of technological progress are employed to serve the whole of humanity, rather than to enrich the wealthy few. Robert W. McChesney and John Nichols, authors of People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy, argue that the United States needs a new economy in which revolutionary technologies are applied to effectively address environmental and social problems and used to rejuvenate and extend democratic institutions. Based on intense reporting, rich historical analysis, and deep understanding of the technological and social changes that are unfolding, they propose a bold strategy for democratizing our digital destiny before it's too late and unleashing the real power of the Internet, and of humanity.

Recorded April 11, 2016

Thanks to KPFK 90.7 fm Los Angeles
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (youtube.com/editor)

Ross Altman Remembering Israel Feuer

myla reson 2016-04-08 | Ross Altman led friends and family in song at a memorial gathering for life-long peace and justice activist and Pacifica Radio enthusiast Israel Feuer.

KPFK Treasurers Report

myla reson 2016-03-03 | What's going on at KPFK and Pacifica Radio? Watch Treasurer Fred Blair report to the newly elected station board about the state of finances on the local and national level. Followed by former KPFK Treasurer Kim Kaufman's trenchant supplemental report.

Serious questions are raised and must be considered by those who care about preserving free speech radio for the greater Los Angeles listening area.

The stakes are high.

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PETITION TO RESTORE "SOMETHING'S HAPPENING!' TO SIX HOURS

bit.ly/1OLjYHU (paste on your browser)
OR form.jotform.com/60225422165143
OR: You can find the petition at http://pacificainexile.org/archives/1662

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Here's an excerpt from Kim Kaufman's supplemental report:

"The Chief Financial Officer has been at Pacifica for less than two months and said he hasn’t reviewed most of the station’s budgets - but suggested they may be unnecessary and can be replaced by "innovative thinking." He can’t possibly be familiar with all our operations in this short time and yet he’s decided our business model is no good. And that he and Lydia [Brazon], without informing the board, have put out proposals for alternate funding. But he’s not prepared to get into specifics yet.

"Such “innovative thinking” may be underwriting as was discussed at the last National Finance meeting. This seems to me to be a straw man - a sham argument set up to be defeated. It seems odd that after two years of the national board majority claiming how fantastic they were doing because they were in charge, now suddenly, there’s a financial disaster with the only choice being presented is to take underwriting. And the board saying nothing while the CFO says publicly that listener support should be dismissed as reliable or even desirable."

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Additional individuals in this video:

Sharon E. Brown, KPFK Local Station Board Chair
Roberta Eidman, KPFK Local Station Board Vice-Chair
Steve Kaiser, KPFK Local Station Board Listener Representative
Ken Aaron, KPFK Local Station Board Listener Representative
Charles Fredericks, KPFK Local Station Board Listener Representative
(with a surprise appearance by KPFK Listener Bella De Soto)

More info:

http://www.kpfk.org

https://www.laprogressive.com/kpfk-an...

http://pacificainexile.org

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Papa Had to Start All Over - Ross Altman

myla reson 2016-01-30 | Ross Altman's musical tribute to his father who heroically stood up to the bullying of Joe McCarthy during the dark days of the House Un-American Activities Committee and the black lists.

He performed at a private residence in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, December 26, 2015.

Papa Had to Start All Over
Words and Music by Ross Altman
(c) 1986 Grey Goose Music (BMI)
Performed by Ross Altman
greygoosemusic@aol.com

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