Episode 65 - Call Me By My Name
What’s the power of a name? Today’s episode explores the impact of the names colonial powers gave to various indigenous groups around the world and the ripple effects still felt today. All of the exam...
12 Apr 31min
Episode 63 - How to Get a Book Published Part One
After a brief discussion of current events and what you can do (call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 to be connected to your Congressional representatives), I delve into a new series about the...
20 Jan 36min
Episode 62 - On Venezuela
2026 is not starting out quietly. Here are some thoughts on the US abducting Venezuela's president and his wife.
5 Jan 28min
Episode 61 - Interview with Postcards to Voters Founder Tony the Democrat
Back in 2023, I did an episode on Postcards to Voters, an organization that writes to registered Democratic voters to boost turnout and win elections. Now, I interview the founder of Postcards to Vote...
8 Okt 202545min
Episode 60 - Interview with San Jose Spotlight Co-Founder Joshua Barousse
In today's episode, I interview Joshua Barousse, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit news outlet San Jose Spotlight. We discuss the importance of local, independent journalism.Looking f...
16 Apr 202551min
Episode 59 - Ainda Estou Aqui (I'm Still Here)
I review the excellent, Oscar-nominated film Ainda Estou Aqui (I'm Still Here) about Brazil's military dictatorship and what it says about the current regime in the US.
24 Feb 202549min
Episode 58 - Playing Capoeira in Beirut
Continuing on the theme of navigating modern times and the importance of our closest relationships, particularly friendship, I share a piece I wrote recently:Playing Capoeira in Beirut.
10 Feb 202517min
