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Headlined Show, Zeta Global Radio ZGR November 11, 2017

Join us for an indepth look at essential oils and meditations with Florida based Aroma Alchemist Bethanny Gonzalez from Gaia's Healing Gifts.  She is phenomenal!

Headlined Show, Here We Stand November 12, 2017

This Sunday November 12, 2017 on Here We Stand

at 3 pm pacific, 6 pm eastern, 11 pm GMT on https://bbsradio.com/herewestand

Remember, Grieve, and Change: A Tribute to the Fallen and Those to Come

An All Peoples' Remembrance Day Program

 

A society that legally murders the innocent and then buries its crimes requires our collective complicity and amnesia. But we will no longer feed their bloody system.

On this All Peoples' Remembrance Day, don't miss our final program of the season. Featuring your host Kevin Annett and the songs and voices of the dead, gone but never forgotten.

See also itccs.org and murderbydecree.com .

Note: After today's show, our program will resume broadcasting on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the regular time, with a new line up and new initiatives for liberty and justice. Until then, listen to any and all of our archived programs at https://bbsradio.com/herewestand .

 

 

On this All Peoples' Remembrance Day we recognize that we cannot be against war in general, for to be so is too easy and it changes nothing.

We especially cannot be against war when we depend on and profit from it so much, through a permanent arms economy that sustains our standard of living and privileges.

We pay for war with our taxes, we benefit from war materially, and we even draw our pension and retirement funds from the profits of the arms industry – as does every major church and religion on the planet, starting with the Vatican Incorporated.

So no, none of us are against war in practice. How can we be? If we were, we would be refusing to pay our taxes and with our bodies we would be blockading the army recruitment offices and impeding the arms and uranium shipped overseas to exterminate other people, and we would be telling every soldier in the world to disobey their orders to kill. We would be opposing war with our actions, not our words.

But even if we were not so utterly compromised we could not stop any war, because it is always too distant a crime. There is only one war that we can affect and perhaps even stop, and that is the war at home, in ourselves and in our own communities. It is that backyard war of which we will speak today, and the victims of the war at home who we will hold up now and remember.

Listen and act, starting this Sunday, November 12 at 3 pm pacific, 6 pm eastern, 11 pm GMT at https://bbsradio.com/herewestand .

Headlined Show, On The Level November 8, 2017

This week my special guest is actress, producer, writer, and director Amy Brennaman! She is best known for her portrayal of a juvenile court judge and divorced mother on the CBS hit drama 'JUDGING AMY' which garnered her a People’s Choice Award and three Emmy nominations. We will be discussing the multiple sexual harassment and assault allegations charged against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Concurrently, numerous women are now coming forward with sexual harassment allegations against other high-profile men in the entertainment, tech and news industries, in what some are calling "The Weinstein Ripple Effect". It is a great honor to have Amy's perspective on the current state of women in the entertainment industry today and the abuse of power. Please join us for a much needed conversation about what needs to be done.

Headlined Show, Insight Out...the Naked Truth November 7, 2017

Really?  Because that's what we thought, too.  Which is why "That's What I Thought" is our featured phrase of the week.

Lots to think about--too much probably.  So Rochelle and I try and focus our thoughts on what really matters and how we would know.

 
You can say, "That's What I Thought" meaning, "I used to think that, but now I think otherwise, (and I'll continue to think "otherwise" until a new and improved "otherwise" comes along.)
 
Or you might say, "That's What I Thought" meaning "Oh, I thought that, too......as in great minds think alike, or more often than not, ignorant minds, etc...."
 
Or "That's What I Thought" can just be a general statement that references some thought that has stayed with you regardless of its truth or accuracy, and stubbornly holds on because it's wedded to your suppositions.
 
Please join us on our program tonight and let's see if we can come up with some "That's What I Thought's" that really advance our understanding and facilitate our capacity to think "the best" (of each other at least--a good place to begin.)
 
Our conversation will include humor, stories, music, characters and insights...oh...and invariably some surprises, even to the point of realizing upon hearing a new great thought that you thought that all along, but didn't realize it....... as in "That's What I Thought. Wow! I didn't know I was so smart."  (Don't let it go to your head...even great thoughts that go un-examined start to atrophy and even stink.
 
Until tonight, we continue to be
Rochelle A. & Errol Strider.
"That's What I Thought."
 
Headlined Show, The People Speak December 3, 2017

ANDY BROWN - Rock Musician with host Sophia Rae.

 

The People Speak Guest, Camryn December 06, 2016
Certified Life Coach, Psychic Reader

Camryn about herself:

I have had many premonitions in my lifetime. The most intense premonition I've had was one month before the Sept 11 attacks I was at work and I felt an overwhelming sense of doom that filled me with fear. As I looked out the window, I had a very vivid image of an airplane crashing through that window. I was so frightened and I had to take a few moments to get myself together. The second premonition was when I heard a voice tell me, "you will have cancer, but you will survive." Two months later, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to undergo a bilateral mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation and reconstructive surgery. Three years later, I am cancer free.

In life we are always changing and evolving and the keys that unlock transformative power are the words we use. I encourage you to seek guidance by using the power of affirmations to catapult change in their lives. Change is difficult but it is often surprising and beautiful. I will be straightforward with you and tell you what I see and sense. I will encourage you not to be afraid of anything because fear is not empowering but destructive. I can help you find that inner peace you\'ve been searching for. At times, life may present you with so many problems that you just don't know what to do. But there is a way, there is always a way. There is no problem that cannot be overcome.

I've often felt as if I was put on this world to provide comfort to those in turmoil and this is my life's purpose, e.g. to heal the soul.

If you are having difficulty coping with issues, such as childhood trauma, alcohol/drug addiction in the family or divorce or health issues, let me bring you comfort and understanding to these most complex and difficult issues.

You may choose to have a psychic reading, tarot reading or angel card reading. My gifts include clairaudience and clairsentience along with the gift of empath.

When I hear your voice or "sense your vibration (in a chat session), I automatically pick up on your vibrational energy and can literally sense or hear what spirit is telling me about you. I trust what I call the "Divine Energy of Life" who has consistently been with me throughout my entire life. It feels like a force field surrounding me with a bright light of protection. Together, you and I along with this divine spirit will find solutions to your each and every problem.

Why Am I So Happy Guest, Meghan Hanna December 06, 2016
“2 Chicks Vodka” creator

“2 Chicks Vodka” creator Meghan Hanna

Besides being able to talk freely about healthy eating, share some festive vodka-infused holiday recipes, and staying in shape for summer, Meghan has such an interesting upbringing.  As a young girl growing up with two mothers (her mother being in a same-sex relationship), Meghan’s amazingly unique and rewarding upbringing led her to creating the successful “2 Chicks” brand. The brand is predominantly known for its health-conscious female beverages “2 Chicks Vodka”.

The California-state university graduate is renowned for her bubbly, inspirational attitude to life and optimism all of which has made her one of the state’s most popular entrepreneurs. Meghan is tipped for big things in the future (TV is buzzing!) but for the moment she’s happy with where she is… all thanks to her “moms”.

Galactic Connection Guest, Jenny Marks December 06, 2016
Energetic guide, metaphysical artist

Jenny Marks is an metaphysical artist who communicates multidimensional Light Language Messages from her Guides that unlock other’s resonant DNA codes — via blog posts, lectures, workshops, and “Energetic Frequency Signature” Bundles (glyph drawings + galactic scripts + ancient language speaking). She creates ongoing messages about living life creatively during this time of the “Ascension” + the Shifting dimensional landscape that we exist in now–encouraging co-creators of the Collective to re-mem-ber their true nature + develop their unique Energy Signatures… inspiring creativity into this New Earth template through the Language of Light. A Rainbow Guardian bridging ancient wisdom + modern life, she is a portal opener of Galactic service assisting the rise of all Gaia frequencies to higher dimensions together with joy.

Since childhood, Jenny has experienced the world multidimensionally + expressed herself through various art forms. Her mother + twin aunt were artists who started an art department in a local college where Jenny had access to extensive art mediums + facilities. She was always attracted to codes+ languages + symbols, especially Egyptian hieroglyphs, ancient writings + various alternative performance art forms. Often she would experience many of her senses crossing — she would hear music + see colors + energy movement, she would touch objects + hear sounds + see shapes, taste various flavors then experience shapes + imagery in her mind’s eye. Later she read about a phenomenon called “Synesthesia” which she very much related to. Jenny would always draw new symbols, dance + act out various forms of expression + make up new languages with her friends.  Even in her early artwork she incorporated what felt like galactic writing symbols + would talk in languages unknown to her. Recently she discovered a phenomenon of metaphysical expression referred to as “Light Language” or “Language of Light” — and realized this was what she was doing, along with many others in the world. The forms of Light Language expression are limitless — each person manifests their expression in their own unique way… drawing, dancing, cooking, language speaking + script symbol writing. She believes there is a universal Light Language and various manifestations that everyone speaks inherently; Light Language is a higher dimensional form of expression — when shared it is understood collectively by others at some level… there is just a knowing.  The more one is exposed to the Light Language of others, the more they begin to awaken to their own expression of Language of Light + often begin communicating it themselves.  Light Language is a form of higher dimensional awakening of our embedded Light Codes that exist in our cells + body systems that we can tap into. During this time NOW of profound energetic shifting in the world, our hidden body codes are awakening + coming “online” + Light Language further awakens the Collective consciousness.

Life Changes Show Guest, Kiyoshi December 05, 2016
Inspirational vocalist

KIYOSHI

A world premier inspirational vocalist, Kiyoshi, has a deep passion for empowering humanity. His mission is to actualize social change through the collective power of music, dance and community while restoring balance, inspiration and respect to the global arenas. Kiyoshi engages audiences worldwide with a highly interactive, exhilarating and authentic stage performance, while conveying a clear message of positivity, health, sustainability, social justice, and Love.

Born in Saginaw, Michigan, Kiyoshi received his first introduction to music from his father. He built his reputation as one of Metro Detroit’s most creative and talented artists when he relocated to Ann Arbor. Today, with over 15 years of creating rhythms and rhymes, Kiyoshi has toured internationally to perform at socially conscious events, festivals, and venues.

These events include, but are not limited to; Standing Rock Love Movement Fest (Cannon Ball, ND), Envision Festival (Uvita, Costa Rica), Lightning in a Bottle (Bradley, CA), NXNE Festival (Toronto, Canada), Midpoint Music Festival (Cincinnati, OH), A3C Festival (Atlanta, GA), Ann Arbor Summer Festival (Ann Arbor, MI), Bhakti & Shakti Fest (Joshua Tree, CA), Lucidity Festival (Santa Ynez, CA), Indie Fest (San Diego, CA), and LoveStockFest (Hollywood, CA).

Kiyoshi has been featured on MTV, VH1, OkayPlayer, URB and FUSE TV. He was blessed to share the stage with B.O.B., Big Sean, Soulection, Aloe Blacc, Matisyahu, Trevor Hall, Slum Village, Mayer Hawthorne, Black Milk, MC Yogi, and many more.

Currently, Kiyoshi is working with talented producers such as The Polish Ambassador, Duke Mushroom (produced for Janet Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Static Revenger, etc), DJ Drez, and others on his upcoming EP. He resides in Southern California and is quickly building his brand and influence worldwide. Kiyoshi and his crew are known for their mind-blowing live shows and getting crowds dancing in ways never seen before

On the Double with The Double S Xpress Guest, Aaron Goldsmith December 05, 2016
Play-by-Play

AARON GOLDSMITH enters his 5th season with the Mariners broadcast team in 2017. Goldsmith partners with lead announcer Rick Rizzs in the radio booth calling spring training and regular season games, and is actively involved in other Mariners programming, including the Hot Stove League Show, Cactus League Report and Mariners Sunday Magazine.

A St. Louis, Mo, native, Aaron graduated from Principia College in Elsah, IL, with a BA in history. After college he attended the Broadcast Center in St. Louis, earning a certificate in Radio Broadcasting and Production. He spent the 2012 season as the lead announcer for the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox, calling all 144 PawSox games on the club's 14-station network, as well as handling 10 telecasts last season. Aaron was the co-host of the weekly PawSox Insider radio show, and was the author of the highly-regarded MLB.com blog, 45 Miles from Fenway. Prior to joining Pawtucket, Goldsmith spent the 2010 and 2011 seasons as the radio broadcaster for the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. He also served as the team's Manager of Broadcasting/Media Development. In 2009, Aaron was the broadcaster/studio host for the Portland Sea Dogs, the Red Sox AA affiliate in the Eastern League. Goldsmith began his broadcast career in 2007 with the Gateway Grizzlies in the independent Frontier League, and called the Bourne Braves games in the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2008. Aaron and his wife Heather reside in Seattle. During the past offseason, Aaron called college basketball games for FS-1 and the Pac-12 Network.

Life Changes Show Guest, Lina Esco December 05, 2016
Film Producer, Director and Actress

LINA ESCO

Lina got her start in 2005 in the acclaimed indie film LONDON, starring Jessica Biel, Chris Evans and Jason Statham. She then went on to play Jimmy Smits daughter in the CBS series Cane (2007). She was then cast in the international coming-of-age film, LOL (2011) starring alongside Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore. After LOL, she was hired by Antoine Fuqua to co-star with Ethan Hawke in Antoine’s first pilot, Exit Strategy for Fox-TV. In 2014 she was cast in Ryan Murphy’s new HBO show “OPEN” alongside Michelle Monaghan, Scott Speedman, West Bentley and Jennifer Jason Leigh. She is currently starring in FLAKED on Netflix and stars in the new season of KINGDOM.

Lina produced and directed several PSA’s for the Academy Award-winning Best Documentary of 2009, The Cove, entitled, “My Friend is…” to bring awareness to the annual slaughter of dolphins in Taiji, Japan.

She raised 1 Million dollars to shoot her first feature film FREE THE NIPPLE. She founded the Free The Nipple campaign in 2013 when the feature film by the same name she directed in 2012 was nearly impossible to release because its “controversial” title. Free the Nipple is about men and women coming together for gender equality and it has become one of the biggest movements of the 21st century with more than 2.1 Billion Impressions and a 780 Million True Reach. She finally sold her film to IFC/Sundance Selects for theatrical distribution in Dec. 2014. Film was also acquired by Netflix in June of 2015. FTN can be seen on NETFLIX.

In 2014 Lina help create and launch Miley Cyrus Happy Hippy Foundation for transgender homeless youth in America.

Lina just starred in TOVE LO’S new 30 min music video coming out 10/28/16 where she plays TOVE’S alter ego.

Lina Esco has been featured in almost every single publication around the globe, such as – TIME MAGAZINE, VARIETY, HUFFINGTON POST, LOS ANGELES TIMES, NYTIMES, CNN, MTV, VOGUE, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT etc.

She has appeared over 3 times on TIME magazine

Top celebrity supporters who publicly support Free The Nipple – Lena Dunham, Liv Tyler, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, BANKSY, Marion Cotillard, Cara Delevingne, Kendall Jenner, Michelle Rodrigues, George R.R Martin, Joe Jonas, Matt McGorry, Russell Simmons, Chrissy Tiegen, Scout Willis, Rumer Willis, Suki Waterhouse, Elizabeth Jagger, Kellan Lutz, Willow Smith, Rita Ora, Norman Reedus, Chelsea Handler, Soko, Shepard Fairey, Naomi Campbell, Bella Hadid

Lets Find Out Guest, Dick Summer December 04, 2016
Radio host, writer, story teller, national commercials

Dick Summer is a story teller.... as stated in the (New York Daily News)

Dick Summer has one of America's most comfortable and familiar voices. He was a top radio personality on the NBC Radio Network in New York City and Boston. Dick is now heard every day on national radio and television commercials. He is also a pilot, a poet, and a hypnotist. He created Quiet Decisions in New York City where he used hypnosis to help people heal. His five highly successful "Lovin Touch" books were published by Random House and Bantam Books. His current best seller is, "Staying Healthy, Happy, and Hot."

Author and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame radio personality, Dick Summer shows how he avoids letting all the candles on his birthday cake set off the everyday sprinkler systems that can put out the fire in our lives.
 
In his new book, Staying Happy, Healthy and Hot, Dick admits his "New Louie Louie Generation folks don't look like the people in the beer commercials anymore, with their fancy abs and perky breasts." But," he says, "we have some surprises in store for the ‘Pimple People' and the ‘Dreary Drones,' who think we have any intention of letting ourselves turn into a bunch of lukewarm slabs of meat."
 
Staying Happy, Healthy and Hot: We're the Brand-New Louie Louie Generation (published by iUniverse) is a collection of true short stories about Dick's life that shows how staying happy helps keep you healthy. And when you're healthy, you're hot. He calls that the "attitude/gratitude connection."
 
Staying Happy, Healthy and Hot is full of laughs, tears, hopes, and fears. It's real; it's not about looking at life through rose-colored glasses. It's about a guy who's happily looking at life through bifocals that still get steamed up and sometimes a little teared up, watching the Summer sunshine of his life turn to Autumn gold.
 
Dick's PERSONAL AUDIOS (sm) are CDs and MP3's that keep you company. They're always there for you, even in the middle of the night. They can make you feel safe and comfortable. They can give you courage. They can make you laugh and cry. Unlike audio books which take hours of concentration, PERSONAL AUDIOS (sm) are quick "Time Outs" for people with over stressed, sometimes solitary, and often frustrating lives. In the past, Dick Summer took his radio listeners for emotional trips like these every night. But PERSONAL AUDIOS (sm) take you well past the limits of where radio could ever go.
The War Report on Public Education Guest, Nancy E Bailey December 04, 2016
Author, education activist and a former special education teacher

I taught special education for many years. I left teaching due to the current reforms that are taking over the nation’s classrooms. I am now committed to writing about the profession that I hold dear and the public schools that are critically important to the future of America and its children.

Along with my book, Misguided Education Reform: Debating the Impact on Students, I have been published in Phi Delta Kappan and Education Week. I am an activist on the issue of safe school facilities. In 2012, I was invited to speak about school building safety at the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute’s annual meeting in Memphis, Tennessee.

I have a B.S. degree in special education from Central Michigan University, a M.Ed in special education from the University of North Florida, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Florida State University. I earned credentials in teaching students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, and school administration. I also obtained post-doc credentials in teaching gifted and talented from the University of South Florida. My student teaching involved working under wonderfully talented veteran teachers who I still hold in high regard.

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