This special WPKN public affairs program discusses former President Donald Trump’s most recent indictment on federal charges related to his attempt to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election and subvert the will of the nation’s voters. This panel discussion includes: WPKN’s public affairs director Richard Hill, longtime WPKN producers Ebong Udoma, Denise Manzari and John Lugo, Michael Zweig, professor of economics emeritus at Stony Brook University in New York, and host Scott Harri...
Aug 06, 2023•54 min
The Westport Library’s Open Book radio show today, co-hosted by Jennifer Bangser (Director of Community Partnership) and Alex Giannini (Associate Director of Programs) provided an overview of all the amazing events and programs happening at the Library, including new Verso University initiative and 6th Annual StoryFest, CT’s largest Literary festival. Guests included: Clay Chapman, author, podcaster, and screenwriter. Clay is the author of the horror novel Ghosteater and creator of the podcast F...
Aug 03, 2023•54 min
* Fossil Fuel Industry Must Pay for the Climate Crisis They've Profited From; Jamie Henn, climate activist, strategist and director of Fossil Free Media; Producer: Scott Harris. * Predictions of a Future Collapse of a Vital Atlantic Ocean Current Linked to the Climate Crisis; Dr. Robert Marsh, a professor of oceanography and climate at the University of Southampton in the UK ; Producer: Melinda Tuhus. * 'Step Aside Joe' Campaign Underscores Risks for Democracy as Joe Biden Runs for Reelection; J...
Aug 02, 2023•29 min
* Fossil Fuel Industry Must Pay for the Climate Crisis They've Profited From; Jamie Henn, climate activist, strategist, and director of Fossil Free Media; Producer: Scott Harris. * Predictions of a Future Collapse of a Vital Atlantic Ocean Current Linked to the Climate Crisis; Dr. Robert Marsh, a professor of oceanography and climate at the University of Southampton in the UK ; Producer: Melinda Tuhus. * 'Step Aside Joe' Campaign Underscores Risks for Democracy as Joe Biden Runs for Reelection; ...
Aug 02, 2023•29 min
-United Nations Says this is the era of Global boiling -Nevada “fire whirls” inundate Las Vegas with smoke -Surface ocean temperature around the Florida Keys soared to 101.1F -Antarctica's sea ice had hit its lowest summer level -Himalayan Mountains ice is melting rapidly -Warning of disasters that could occur as the climate crisis worsens -New Zealand becomes the first nation to ban plastic shopping bags -Automotive companies are teaming up for EV charging joint venture
Aug 01, 2023•5 min
On the July 30, 2023 episode of Mic Check, host Mike Merli speaks to George McGaffin about his advocacy work around Agoraphobia and panic attacks. To watch George's short film, The Walk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k6wfMAPcxg To watch George's podcast, Beyond the Walls: https://www.youtube.com/@anxiousdudeproductions To learn more about Bowlmates and George's work on that platform: https://bowlmates.cheechandchong.com/membership-options
Jul 31, 2023•27 min
My guest this episode of DITD is Vice-President of Novamont N.A. Dan Martens. Not only are Dan and Novamont great friends of WPKN Novamont is a leader in the world of bioplastics and a long time supporter of WPKN radio. Novamont promotes a new model of bioeconomy in the logic of the circular economy, not only based on efficiency and sustainable use of renewable resources, but also as a factor for territorial regeneration.
Jul 27, 2023•29 min
-Temperatures across the globe predicted to break records -Arizona under excessive heat warning -Washington State officials declare a drought emergency -100% coral mortality" found in coral reef restoration site off Florida -honeybees just had their second-worst year on record -Biden to reverse recent changes to the 1973 Endangered Species Act. -Fish Near Fukushima have Radioactive Cesium 180 Times Over Japan's Limit. -New Zealand first nation to ban both plastic shopping and produce bags
Jul 26, 2023•5 min
* Israeli Pro-Democracy Activists Detached from Palestinian Struggle for Basic Human Rights; Phyllis Bennis, Director of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies; Producer: Scott Harris. * Indigenous Tribes and Conservationists Oppose Nevada Lithium Mine on Sacred Site; Will Falk is an activist and an attorney who organized a protest camp at Thacker Pass; Producer: Melinda Tuhus. * Youth Activists Protest Regressive SCOTUS Rulings and Larger Attack on US Multi-Racial ...
Jul 26, 2023•29 min
I welcome back to DITD Jeff Masters of the Yale Climate Connection. Jeff Masters, worked as a hurricane scientist with the NOAA Hurricane Hunters from 1986-1990. He has a Ph.D. in air pollution meteorology from the University of Michigan. In 1995, he co-founded the Weather Underground weather channel. He also was creator of the Category 6 blog, one of the Internet's most popular and widely quoted sources of extreme weather and climate change. What with all this worrisome heat and rain and extrem...
Jul 26, 2023•21 min
Host: Rob Fried Marc Donald is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Ryasap
Jul 24, 2023•13 min
Carla Miklos is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Operation Hope
Jul 24, 2023•10 min
WPKN Community Radio 89.5 for a special show featuring Carla Miklos (Executive Director of Operation Hope of Fairfield), Matt McNulty (Guitarist), and Marc Donald (Executive Director of RYASAP (Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership)). Don’t miss this hour of community-oriented fun and music with host Rob Fried.✨
Jul 24, 2023•52 min
An in-depth interview with virtuoso guitarist Jeff Pevar, who has played with Ray Charles, David Crosby, Laura Nyro, Joe Cocker, Bette Midler, James Taylor, Phil Lesh, Donald Fagen, and many more. He is a sought after session musician and composer for tv and movies, and has co-written many songs that have appeared on recordings of David Crosby, Graham Nash and other artists. Jeff is a great storyteller and shares exceptional musical moments and tales of collaborations.
Jul 23, 2023•48 min
Today I have a little something different for DITD. Most who follow me know me as a hardcore environmentalist, but something you may not know is I’m also a big Sci-fi reader. That is why I have author Ray Nayler here today . He has written the critically acclaimed novel THE MOUNTAIN IN THE SEA, that covers a lot bases with me. Winner of the LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL THE MOUNTAIN IN THE SEA was A FINALIST FOR THE LA TIMES BOOK AWARDS', THE RAY BRADBURY PRIZE AND THE NEBULA AWARD.
Jul 20, 2023•32 min
-Heat waves everywhere -Iran airport reported a heat index of 152 degrees Fahrenheit. -Extreme Atlantic hurricane season may be in the offing -Texas city is under the highest level of water emergency possible -Right whale population is in worse shape than previously thought. -Sixty-four percent of Iowa's energy production now comes from wind -world’s largest shipping company, first container ship to run on methanol
Jul 20, 2023•4 min
* Ohio GOP’s August 8th ‘Issue One’ Referendum Would Impose Minority Rule David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party & Author Producer: Scott Harris * Teamsters Union Prepares for Historic Strike Against UPS Alex N. Press, staff writer at Jacobin Magazine Producer: Scott Harris * Long COVID Patients Band Together to Share Data on Effective Treatment Yochai Re’em, a psychiatrist in private practice in New York Producer: Melinda Tuhus
Jul 19, 2023•29 min
PODCAST: Vita West Muir is the founder and executive/artistic director of Litchfield Jazz Festival (July 28-30, Washington, CT at Frederick Gunn School);
Jul 18, 2023•16 min
Mike Roer, Director of Entrepreneur Foundation Inc. Owner of The Emporium
Jul 18, 2023•10 min
PODCAST Suzanne Katchmar, director of City Lights Gallery and the Bridgeport Art Trail. Lauren Coakley Vincent | President + CEO, Bridgeport Downtown Special Services and Jason Coombes- Greater Bridgeport Pride (Bridgeport July 29-30), Bridgeport Film Fest and WPKN show ‘Jay in the City’.
Jul 18, 2023•10 min
PODCAST with Lauren Coakley Vincent | President + CEO, Bridgeport Downtown Special Services
Jul 18, 2023•8 min
WPKN’s GM Steve di Costanzo hosts his July ‘GM REPORT TO THE LISTENERS’ today at 12noon to 12:55. His guests include: Suzanne Katchmar, director of City Lights Gallery and the Bridgeport Art Trail. Lauren Coakley Vincent | President + CEO, Bridgeport Downtown Special Services and Jason Coombes- Greater Bridgeport Pride (Bridgeport July 29-30), Bridgeport Film Fest and WPKN show ‘Jay in the City’.; Mike Roer, Director of Entrepreneur Foundation Inc. Owner of The Emporium; Vita Muir, Vita West Mui...
Jul 18, 2023•50 min
In this episode of Mic Check, host Mike Merli speaks with Luis Lopez, a visual artist and leader in the newly formed Steering Committee for Greater Bridgeport Pride. Luis provides an overview of the upcoming Greater Bridgeport Pride 2023, and offers deep, personal reflections on why Pride matters. For more on Luis' art: www.instagram.com/luis_lopez_art For more on Greater Bridgeport Pride (taking place July 29 and 30): https://www.bridgeportpride.com https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBridgeportPri...
Jul 17, 2023•30 min
The Resistance panel interviews Horace Campbell, professor of African American studies and political science at the University of Syracuse, about his recent Counterpunch article, "U.S. Military, White Supremacy and Affirmative Action," in the wake of the Supreme Court decision to end affirmative action in college admissions. Panel: Scott Harris, Ruthanne Baumgartner and Richard Hill
Jul 14, 2023•51 min
-Devastating Flooding slams United States’ Northeast -Spain ravaged by raging flash floods -Deadly flooding ravaged parts of Europe -The world must preserve 79% of remaining terrestrial vegetation -The climate crisis has changed weather patterns -Brazil's Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6 percent -US has a new industry called "agri-solar." -Chinese solar + salt + shrimp farm solar power station
Jul 14, 2023•4 min
Host: David Green Our July "Spotlight" shined a light on 9 quite different organizations in our region who received the highly competitive "Good to Great" grant, jointly administered by the CT Office of the Arts and CT Humanities, designed to help transform the visitor experience at their institutions. The grant is awarded to "organizations of all sizes who demonstrate deep thinking about who they are as organizations, and what they could be if granted access to capital funding." We thought this...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr
* House Progressives Propose Measure to Block Biden's Transfer of Cluster Bombs to Ukraine; Daryl Kimball, Executive Director of the Arms Control Association; Producer: Scott Harris. * Biden Believes Right Wing Extremist Supreme Court 'Not Normal,' But Resists Calls for Reform; Ben Burgis, Adjunct Philosophy Professor at Rutgers University and Jacobin magazine columnist; Producer: Scott Harris. * After Supreme Court Rejects Biden Student Debt Relief Plan, Public Service Workers Have Another Opti...
Jul 12, 2023•29 min
A discussion with Kim Stoner and Maya van Rossum, leaders, respectively, of the CT Environmental Rights Amendment and the national effort to get states to pass a Green Amendment, which would guarantee residents' right to clean air, water, soil and a safe climate. Kim is director of advocacy for the CT chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association and a leader of the CT Climate Crisis Mobilization. Maya is leader of For the Generations and author of The Green Amendment
Jul 09, 2023•29 min
A discussion with Kim Stoner and Maya van Rossum, leaders, respectively, in CT and nationally to get state legislatures to pass so-called Green Amendments, which guarantee residents the right to clean air, clean water, clean soil and climate protection. Kim is a leader of the CT Climate Crisis Mobilization and is director of advocacy for the CT Chapter of NOFA, the Northeast Organic Farming Association, working on the CT Environmental Rights Amendment. Maya is founder of For the Generations, a c...
Jul 09, 2023•29 min
Monday, July 3, was the hottest day ever recorded globally U.S. is experiencing Extreme heat that exceeds the historical average China’s experiencing severe flooding from extreme weather rising temperatures are shifting snow to rain in the mountains Iraq is experiencing reduced access to water. Blue Ocean foods are vulnerable. Biden earmarks Biden $7 billion grant for residential solar energy Detroit to achieve 100% solar power for municipal buildings. Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes EV’s
Jul 05, 2023•5 min
