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Radio Orbit

Mike Haganwww.mikehagan.com
My name is Mike Hagan. I am the host and producer of KOPN's Radio Orbit. Radio Orbit focuses on emerging technology: AI, Biotech, Cryptocurrency, Energy, Robotics, Bionics, Space Travel, Designer Drugs, Entheogens, Man/Machine Interfacing, Nanotechnology, etc. I also love poetry, visual art and music and showcase a unique musical artist each week, throughout the program. Orbit features a number of regular segments - In depth interviews with leaders in the fields mentioned above, space weather, tributes in memorial and current news. I also open the phones often to hear from listeners. The program airs every Monday from 11PM - 2AM CST on KOPN 89.5 FM in Columbia, Missouri, USA. The show can be streamed live at: www.kopn.org Previous programs can be accessed in the archives at: https://www.mikehagan.com/radiOrbit_Archives.htm Radio Orbit began in August of 2004 and broadcast until mid 2008. The show returned to KOPN in September, 2018.
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Episodes

Matt Presti: Do the 2020

My good friend Matt Presti joins me for a lively conversation about life in the world in 2020. We talk about liberty, freedom, self-determination, the presidential election and the so-called 'great reset'. This is the final Radio Orbit broadcast of the year as Mike is taking an hiatus for a couple of months. Featuring the music of Matt Presti Previous appearances by Matt: May 18, 2020 October 21, 2019 May 27, 2019...

Nov 03, 20202 hr 29 minEp. 92

Dr. John Sheliak: Catching Up

My old friend John Sheliak joins me for a great conversation - the first we've had on the air in about 12 years. We talked about lots of different relevant topics along with the some reminiscing. Featuring the music of Conor Oberst Previous appearances by John: June 16, 2008 July 30, 2007 February 26, 2007...

Sep 24, 20202 hr 26 minEp. 91

Anything Goes: Eugenics, Population Control, Designer Viruses and Human Trafficking

A recorded piece on the work of Dr. John Calhoun from the late 1950s on the Mouse Utopia Experiments . Calhoun studied the effects of population density on mice behavior. This study is one of the bases for modern day eugenics and is at the heart of the rational for things like UN Agenda 21. Then a recorded piece from DEFCON 25 with Dr. John Sotos , Chief Medical Officer at Intel Corp. He discusses the frightening reality of genetic diseases to guide digital hacks of the human genome. Then a chil...

Aug 25, 20202 hr 25 minEp. 90

Jonathan Zap: Rabbit Hole Navigation - Pt. 2

Part 2 of my super cool conversation with Jonathan Zap on Rabbit Hole Navigation. Interesting, fun and fascinating, and ideas and techniques that are valuable to all. Featuring the music of Skinshape Previous appearances by Jonathan: August 3, 2020 December 31, 2019 July 22, 2019 January 7, 2008 January 29, 2007 October 9, 2006...

Aug 12, 20202 hr 32 minEp. 89

Jonathan Zap: Rabbit Hole Navigation - Pt. 1

A super cool conversation between myself and Jonathan regarding what he calls Rabbit Hole Navigation. I call it life in the world. The ideas and techniques he shares are valuable no matter what you call them. We're gonna continue the conversation next week... Featuring the music of Skinshape Previous appearances by Jonathan: December 31, 2019 July 22, 2019 January 7, 2008 January 29, 2007 October 9, 2006...

Aug 04, 20202 hr 30 minEp. 88

Anything Goes: Open Lines and Crazy Talk

Just me and the listeners and a couple important stories from the news. Dr. Birger Sorensen on COVID19 origins , an update on the evermore sickening Jeffrey Epstein/Ghislaine Maxwell saga, space weather and a couple phone calls. Featured Music: John R. Miller...

Jul 07, 20202 hr 15 minEp. 87

Flashback 1984: Soviet Dissident/KGB Defector Yuri Bezmenov

Historical interview conducted by G. Edward Griffin in 1984 with Soviet Defector and KGB Agent, Yuri Bezmenov . I interviewed Ed Griffin back in August of 2007. Featured Music: Andrew Ryan https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nush2HzDNmkYhZoQs6wo1

Jun 30, 20202 hr 3 minEp. 86

Anything Goes: Open Lines and Crazy Talk

Just me and the listeners and a recent talk from Andreas Antonopolous on Complexity, fragility and the promise of open blockchain technology . Then a report on the utterly terrifying concept of contact tracing (which has since been removed by YouTube). Featured Music: Andrew Ryan https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nush2HzDNmkYhZoQs6wo1

Jun 23, 20202 hrEp. 85

Geronimo: Fearless Apache Leader, Warrior, Medicine Man

This episode of Radio Orbit features an historical documentary on the fearless Apache leader, warrior and medicine man, Goyatlay, otherwise known as Geronimo . We also do space weather , a bit of news and take an interesting call from Willy in Columbia, Missouri. Featured Music: Trills https://trills.bandcamp.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/...

Jun 16, 20202 hr 24 minEp. 84

Dick Gregory: Race, Comedy and Justice

This episode of Radio Orbit Features an historical piece from 2010 in which Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington interviews the provocative and always unpredictable Dick Gregory . Mr. Gregory was a leading civil rights activist, a brilliant comedian and very wise man. Featured Music: Black Pumas

Jun 09, 20201 hr 48 minEp. 83

Dr. Sven Nyholm: Robots, AI and Ethics (Full Show)

Fascinating conversation with Dr. Sven Nyholm about robots, AI and ethics. Also space weather, some news and commentary on recent events. I chat about the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, social and cultural upheaval and the sad and strange times we are currently living in. Featured Music: Yin Yin https://yinyin.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/yinyinband/ https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/...

Jun 02, 20202 hr 55 minEp. 82

Dr. Sven Nyholm: Robots, AI and Ethics (Interview Only)

Fascinating conversation with Dr. Sven Nyholm about robots, AI and ethics. We discuss many of the topics in his new book, Humans and Robots: Ethics, Agency and Anthropomorphism and touch on the work of Dr. David Gunkel , Dr. John Danaher and Immanuel Kant. Featured Music: Yin Yin...

Jun 02, 20201 hr 28 minEp. 81

The Live Show Returns

First time back in the station for 10 weeks doing Radio Orbit live. I spend most of the night talking about my thoughts, observations and experiences since the beginning of the COVID19 crisis. We do Space Weather a bit of news and take an interesting call from Spencer in Kansas City. https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/

May 26, 20203 hrEp. 80

COVID19 and Freedom, Health Well-being and the Immune System

A talk with regular guest Matt Presti about the response to COVID19 and the ramifications for liberty and freedom in the USA. Then a visit from LCSW and wellness expert, Chris Robinson. We talk about health, well-being and the immune system in the age of coronavirus. http://www.mattpresti.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/

May 19, 20202 hr 58 minEp. 79

Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding: Coronavirus COVID-19 (Full Show)

Harvard Epidemiologist, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding updates us on Coronavirus COVID19. Then my good friend Diana Moxon (Host of KOPN's Speaking of the Arts) brings a heartwrenching interview with 'Welcome to Chechnya' Director, David France . Space weather , some news and a couple phone calls from my crazy friend Jonny in Denver. Featuring the music of The Dancing Dead . https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/...

Mar 10, 20202 hr 45 minEp. 77

Lyn Ulbricht: Ross Ulbricht, Silk Road and The Prison Industrial Complex

Mike discusses the story of Ross Ulbricht and the Silk Road legal case with Ross' mother, Lyn Ulbricht. Ross is serving a double life sentence + 40 years without parole for all non-violent charges, for what prosecutors claim was his role in the Silk Road website. Passionate about privacy and free markets, he was 26 years old when he made the site. He had no prior record and no victim was named at trial. We discuss the case, liberty, freedom, the rights of the individual, mass incarceration and t...

Oct 09, 201858 minEp. 94

Hello Again - Return to KOPN

Radio Orbit returns to the airwaves for the first time since June, 2008. Mike reintroduces himself and gets back into orbit mode. Featuring the cool tunes of Paul Weber and the Scrappers. https://www.mikehagan.com/main.htm https://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pwandthescrappers/...

Sep 25, 20182 hr 50 minEp. 1

DNA and Intelligence

Just me riffing, playing great music and taking some phone calls.

Aug 02, 20043 hrEp. 95

RadiOrbit Debut - The Secrets of Everything

The inaugural Radio Orbit show from 7/25/2004. Featuring a very green me and my great friend Kent Steadman. Kent was a genius and the incredible mind behind cyberspaceorbit.com .

Jul 26, 20042 hr 39 minEp. 93
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