The Spherio Collective aad59e0e757b08327cdee85cb70586d57e4fc6d4 02139 NORFOLK ISLAND We are a collective of hosts and collaborators who share an interest in Latin American music, culture, politics, and people here in the Boston area and around the Western Hemisphere. Spherio: The Local Voice of Our Hemisphere http://www.clickcaster.com/spherio The Spherio Collective The Spherio Collective info@clickcaster.com A weekly public affairs radio show on WMBR 88.1 Cambridge featuring music, culture, and perspectives from across the Western Hemisphere no http://www.clickcaster.com/channels/spherio/thumbnail.jpeg Spherio: The Local Voice of Our Hemisphere http://www.clickcaster.com/spherio en-US Standard US Copyright Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:26:00 -0500 ClickCaster FeedGenerator v3.0 *******SPHERIO PODCAST HAS MOVED******* Please check out the new home of the Spherio podcast: http://www.spherio.mypodcast.com/]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:26:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-podcast-has-moved http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-podcast-has-moved http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-podcast-has-moved 3530609 Please check out the new home of the Spherio podcast: http://www.spherio.mypodcast.com/ no Boston Celebrates Gay Pride Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:21:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/boston-celebrates-gay-pride http://www.clickcaster.com/items/boston-celebrates-gay-pride http://www.clickcaster.com/items/boston-celebrates-gay-pride 3529782 Spherio host Amy chats with Wilfred Labiosa of the Boston Gay Pride Committee about the exciting upcoming events in the Boston gay community, as well as the debate around the parade's theme. Filled out with some fine, gay-friendly Latino tunes from Wilfred's own collection. no 1:34:15 Boston Celebrates Gay Pride Spherio host Amy chats with Wilfred Labiosa of the Boston Gay Pride Committee about the exciting upcoming events in the Boston gay community, as well as the debate around the parade's theme. Filled out with some fine, gay-friendly Latino tunes from Wilfred's own collection. Spherio: Fighting Domestic Violence Thu, 24 May 2007 15:32:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--fighting-domestic-violence http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--fighting-domestic-violence http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--fighting-domestic-violence 3526940 Spherio hosts Amy and Kendra discuss domestic violence and resources for survivors in the boston area. Domestic violence advocate "Melissa" and Sabrina, the director of organizing and education with "The Network/ La Red" share their perspectives and advice on issues of power and control in relationships -- not just heterosexual relationships but LGBT relationships as well. no 1:04:12 Spherio: Fighting Domestic Violence Spherio hosts Amy and Kendra discuss domestic violence and resources for survivors in the boston area. Domestic violence advocate "Melissa" and Sabrina, the director of organizing and education with "The Network/ La Red" share their perspectives and advice on issues of power and control in relationships -- not just heterosexual relationships but LGBT relationships as well. Spherio: Fighting Domestic Violence Thu, 24 May 2007 15:32:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--fighting-domestic-violence-2 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--fighting-domestic-violence-2 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--fighting-domestic-violence-2 3526941 Spherio hosts Amy and Kendra discuss domestic violence and resources for survivors in the Boston area. Domestic violence advocate "Melissa" and Sabrina Santiago, the director of organizing and education with "The Network / La Red" share their perspectives and advice on power and control in relationships -- not just heterosexual relationships but LGBT relationships as well. no San José de las Flores: a sister city to Cambridge, MA www.elsalvadorsolidarity.org for more information about the sister cities project.]]> Thu, 17 May 2007 17:37:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/san-jos--de-las-flores--a-sister-city-to-cambridge--ma http://www.clickcaster.com/items/san-jos--de-las-flores--a-sister-city-to-cambridge--ma http://www.clickcaster.com/items/san-jos--de-las-flores--a-sister-city-to-cambridge--ma 3526512 Spherio hosts Lyndsay Carslile and Kendra Johnson discuss the experiences of the El Salvadoran community San José de las Flores with two members of a delegation from the community itself: Arnulfo Serrano and Felipe Tobar. Froylan Sifuentes joins us as the interpretor. Our discussion takes us from the struggles for land in the 70s to the 12 years of civil war in which the entire community was either massacred, in refugee camps, or in hiding in the hillsides, to the modern struggles against gold mining companies that want to start extracting gold and silver at a huge cost to the environment and health of the community. visit www.elsalvadorsolidarity.org for more information about the sister cities project. no 2:51:15 San José de las Flores: a sister city to Cambridge, MA Spherio hosts Lyndsay Carslile and Kendra Johnson discuss the experiences of the El Salvadoran community San José de las Flores with two members of a delegation from the community itself: Arnulfo Serrano and Felipe Tobar. Froylan Sifuentes joins us as the interpretor. Our discussion takes us from the struggles for land in the 70s to the 12 years of civil war in which the entire community was either massacred, in refugee camps, or in hiding in the hillsides, to the modern struggles against gold mining companies that want to start extracting gold and silver at a huge cost to the environment and health of the community. visit www.elsalvadorsolidarity.org for more information about the sister cities project. Spherio: Somos Latinos LGBT Coalition Thu, 10 May 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--somos-latinos-lgbt-coalition http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--somos-latinos-lgbt-coalition http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--somos-latinos-lgbt-coalition 3525915 Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashé and Liv Gold chat with Wilfred Labiosa, co-chair of the board of directors of Somos Latinos, Boston's own LGBT coalition specifically by and for Latinos. We play some of Amy and Wilfred's favorite gay Latino artists' music, too. no 1:04:12 Spherio: Somos Latinos LGBT Coalition Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashé and Liv Gold chat with Wilfred Labiosa, co-chair of the board of directors of Somos Latinos, Boston's own LGBT coalition specifically by and for Latinos. We play some of Amy and Wilfred's favorite gay Latino artists' music, too. Spherio: International Worker's Day
A vivid account of the May Day strikes, along with many, many others, can be found in Jeremy Brecher's incredible book, Strike! (South End Press, 1997)]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--international-worker-s-day http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--international-worker-s-day http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--international-worker-s-day 3525908 In 1886, members of the labor union the Knights of Labor called for a nation-wide, general strike for an 8-hour work day. Although the leadership was opposed, workers walked out in the thousands: 45,000 in New York... 32,000 in Cincinnati... 80,000 in Chicago... Ironically, the rally in Haymarket Square, Chicago that was charged by 200 armed police on May 4th was actually being held to protest the brutal actions of police at the pickets. Co-hosts Liv and Amy review the events of that day, 121 years ago, and highlight the startling ways that current events --specifically the police repression of a pro-immigrant rally in Los Angeles-- appear to be repeating history. A vivid account of the May Day strikes, along with many, many others, can be found in Jeremy Brecher's incredible book, Strike! (South End Press, 1997) no 1:04:12 Spherio: International Worker's Day In 1886, members of the labor union the Knights of Labor called for a nation-wide, general strike for an 8-hour work day. Although the leadership was opposed, workers walked out in the thousands: 45,000 in New York... 32,000 in Cincinnati... 80,000 in Chicago... Ironically, the rally in Haymarket Square, Chicago that was charged by 200 armed police on May 4th was actually being held to protest the brutal actions of police at the pickets. Co-hosts Liv and Amy review the events of that day, 121 years ago, and highlight the startling ways that current events --specifically the police repression of a pro-immigrant rally in Los Angeles-- appear to be repeating history. A vivid account of the May Day strikes, along with many, many others, can be found in Jeremy Brecher's incredible book, Strike! (South End Press, 1997) Spherio: Observing Earth Day from an Indigenous Perspective Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/untitled-18 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/untitled-18 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/untitled-18 3525904 no 1:04:13 Spherio: Observing Earth Day from an Indigenous Perspective Spherio: Confronting Torture In June 1983 Carlos Mauricio was teaching an Agricultural Sciences class at the University of El Salvador when men in civilian clothes interrupted and asked him to move his car. Once outside, the men attacked him and forced him into an unmarked car. For two weeks Carlos was detained, brutally beaten and tortured at National Police headquarters. Carlos joins Spherio hosts Kendra Johnson and Liv Gold in the studio to share his story.

Also in the studio is Dave Grosser, a local representative of the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES).

We discuss the details of Carlos' experience, including the historical context and his recent success prosecuting the two generals considered responsible for his torture. We also talk about the School of the Americas, Carlos' "Stop Impunity Project," and the appalling legacy of applying "military solutions to social problems" that persists today.

For torture survivors who would like to contact Carlos Mauricio:
stopimpunity@cs.com">stopimpunity@cs.com
 
School of the Americas Watch: www.soaw.org

CISPES: www.cispes.org

Photo credit: www.radioproject.org]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--confronting-torture http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--confronting-torture http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--confronting-torture 3474716 In June 1983 Carlos Mauricio was teaching an Agricultural Sciences class at the University of El Salvador when men in civilian clothes interrupted and asked him to move his car. Once outside, the men attacked him and forced him into an unmarked car. For two weeks Carlos was detained, brutally beaten and tortured at National Police headquarters. Carlos joins Spherio hosts Kendra Johnson and Liv Gold in the studio to share his story. Also in the studio is Dave Grosser, a local representative of the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES). We discuss the details of Carlos' experience, including the historical context and his recent success prosecuting the two generals considered responsible for his torture. We also talk about the School of the Americas, Carlos' "Stop Impunity Project," and the appalling legacy of applying "military solutions to social problems" that persists today. For torture survivors who would like to contact Carlos Mauricio: stopimpunity@cs.com">stopimpunity@cs.com   School of the Americas Watch: www.soaw.org CISPES: www.cispes.org Photo credit: www.radioproject.org no 1:04:12 Spherio: Confronting Torture In June 1983 Carlos Mauricio was teaching an Agricultural Sciences class at the University of El Salvador when men in civilian clothes interrupted and asked him to move his car. Once outside, the men attacked him and forced him into an unmarked car. For two weeks Carlos was detained, brutally beaten and tortured at National Police headquarters. Carlos joins Spherio hosts Kendra Johnson and Liv Gold in the studio to share his story. Also in the studio is Dave Grosser, a local representative of the Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES). We discuss the details of Carlos' experience, including the historical context and his recent success prosecuting the two generals considered responsible for his torture. We also talk about the School of the Americas, Carlos' "Stop Impunity Project," and the appalling legacy of applying "military solutions to social problems" that persists today. For torture survivors who would like to contact Carlos Mauricio: stopimpunity@cs.com">stopimpunity@cs.com   School of the Americas Watch: www.soaw.org CISPES: www.cispes.org Photo credit: www.radioproject.org Spherio: Climate Change In the first half of the program, Spherio hosts Liv Gold and Kendra Johnson speak with atmospheric scientist Kerry Emanuel, who teaches in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at MIT. Dr. Emanuel's work made headlines last year when he published a study in Nature that linked storm intensity to climate change. In particular, he found that in the last several decades -- the period during which greenhouse gases have been rising -- the power of storms doubled. Less than a month after his article was published, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast.

Dr. Emanuel describes his research methods, other areas of interest, concerns and hopes for the future. The immediate problem, he claims, is the headlong rush to coastlines, coupled with federal and state policies that subsidize that development risk.



The graph above shows the energy released annually by all storms in the North Atlantic compared to the September average sea surface temperature (SST) over a region known to generate storms.

Read about Emanuel in Time Magazine: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1187251,00.html

In the second half of the show, Kendra interviews journalist and author Ross Gelbspan about the history of climate change science and cover-up by the fossil fuel industry. The interview sheds light on the current happenings in congress and the supreme court with regards to carbon dioxide regulation and puts the April 14th national Step It Up rally in the context of the importance of citizen participation. See Ross's website: www.heatisonline.org and the Step It Up website: www.stepitup2007.org. Also see a utube video on the boston step it up rally: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-gvhunF5L0
]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--climate-change http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--climate-change http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--climate-change 3454731 In the first half of the program, Spherio hosts Liv Gold and Kendra Johnson speak with atmospheric scientist Kerry Emanuel, who teaches in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at MIT. Dr. Emanuel's work made headlines last year when he published a study in Nature that linked storm intensity to climate change. In particular, he found that in the last several decades -- the period during which greenhouse gases have been rising -- the power of storms doubled. Less than a month after his article was published, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast. Dr. Emanuel describes his research methods, other areas of interest, concerns and hopes for the future. The immediate problem, he claims, is the headlong rush to coastlines, coupled with federal and state policies that subsidize that development risk. The graph above shows the energy released annually by all storms in the North Atlantic compared to the September average sea surface temperature (SST) over a region known to generate storms. Read about Emanuel in Time Magazine: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1187251,00.html In the second half of the show, Kendra interviews journalist and author Ross Gelbspan about the history of climate change science and cover-up by the fossil fuel industry. The interview sheds light on the current happenings in congress and the supreme court with regards to carbon dioxide regulation and puts the April 14th national Step It Up rally in the context of the importance of citizen participation. See Ross's website: www.heatisonline.org and the Step It Up website: www.stepitup2007.org. Also see a utube video on the boston step it up rally: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-gvhunF5L0 no 1:04:12 Spherio: Climate Change In the first half of the program, Spherio hosts Liv Gold and Kendra Johnson speak with atmospheric scientist Kerry Emanuel, who teaches in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at MIT. Dr. Emanuel's work made headlines last year when he published a study in Nature that linked storm intensity to climate change. In particular, he found that in the last several decades -- the period during which greenhouse gases have been rising -- the power of storms doubled. Less than a month after his article was published, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast. Dr. Emanuel describes his research methods, other areas of interest, concerns and hopes for the future. The immediate problem, he claims, is the headlong rush to coastlines, coupled with federal and state policies that subsidize that development risk. The graph above shows the energy released annually by all storms in the North Atlantic compared to the September average sea surface temperature (SST) over a region known to generate storms. Read about Emanuel in Time Magazine: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1187251,00.html In the second half of the show, Kendra interviews journalist and author Ross Gelbspan about the history of climate change science and cover-up by the fossil fuel industry. The interview sheds light on the current happenings in congress and the supreme court with regards to carbon dioxide regulation and puts the April 14th national Step It Up rally in the context of the importance of citizen participation. See Ross's website: www.heatisonline.org and the Step It Up website: www.stepitup2007.org. Also see a utube video on the boston step it up rally: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-gvhunF5L0 Spherio: Farewell Luis Amy Battisti-Ashe and Liv Gold come together for a final tertulia with fellow Spherio host, Luis Melendez. Over the years Luis has shaped Spherio into one of the best public affairs programs on WMBR. He embodies the role of the ideal reporter who, according to Amy Goodman, "goes to where the silence is and says something." Luis has gone to AIDS clinics, immigrant rallies, and social forums, conducting interviews and recruiting guests. In a few days he will move to Puerto Rico where he will continue to be active in peace and justice work.

The whole Spherio team is grateful to have worked with Luis. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and look forward to collaborating with him again.
]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--farewell-luis http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--farewell-luis http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--farewell-luis 3384092 Amy Battisti-Ashe and Liv Gold come together for a final tertulia with fellow Spherio host, Luis Melendez. Over the years Luis has shaped Spherio into one of the best public affairs programs on WMBR. He embodies the role of the ideal reporter who, according to Amy Goodman, "goes to where the silence is and says something." Luis has gone to AIDS clinics, immigrant rallies, and social forums, conducting interviews and recruiting guests. In a few days he will move to Puerto Rico where he will continue to be active in peace and justice work. The whole Spherio team is grateful to have worked with Luis. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and look forward to collaborating with him again. no 2:08:26 Spherio: Farewell Luis Amy Battisti-Ashe and Liv Gold come together for a final tertulia with fellow Spherio host, Luis Melendez. Over the years Luis has shaped Spherio into one of the best public affairs programs on WMBR. He embodies the role of the ideal reporter who, according to Amy Goodman, "goes to where the silence is and says something." Luis has gone to AIDS clinics, immigrant rallies, and social forums, conducting interviews and recruiting guests. In a few days he will move to Puerto Rico where he will continue to be active in peace and justice work. The whole Spherio team is grateful to have worked with Luis. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors and look forward to collaborating with him again. Spherio: Women and Water
In the second half of the program we talk more with Saulo, from Grassroots International, and discussion turns to water -- a fitting topic since March 22nd is the international observance of World Water Day, and this year's theme is "Coping with Scarcity." According to the UN planning committee, the theme highlights the significance of cooperation and importance of an integrated approach to water resource management of water at international, national and local levels.
Equity and rights, cultural and ethical issues are essential to be addressed when dealing with limited water resources. Imbalances between availability and demand, the degradation of groundwater and surface water quality, intersectoral competition, interregional and international disputes, all centre on the question of how to cope with scarce water resources.

For more information on the Women's Studies Conference, including a link to register, please visit http://web.mit.edu/gcws/Grad_Conference07/index_Intro07.html

Check out Grassroots International and see what Saulo's been up to: http://www.grassrootsonline.org/

Learn more about World Water Day 2007: http://www.worldwaterday.org/

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--women-and-water http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--women-and-water http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--women-and-water 3332043 Spherio hosts Kendra Johnson, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Liv Gold spend an hour with Andi Sutton and Saulo Araujo discussing two huge topics: women and water. Andi begins by announcing the second annual Graduate Consortium in Women's Studies Conference: Beyond Revolution or Behind It? The Politics and Practice of Contemporary Feminism Across Academic and Activist Communities, which is being held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from March 23-24, 2007. The conference is organized by MIT graduate students as a way to showcase contemporary and cutting-edge work, spark dynamic conversation, promote new thinking, share knowledge, and build community. This year's theme emerges out of a desire to reflect on feminism and activism within and outside of the academy from activist, scholarly, theoretical and grassroots perspectives. In the second half of the program we talk more with Saulo, from Grassroots International, and discussion turns to water -- a fitting topic since March 22nd is the international observance of World Water Day, and this year's theme is "Coping with Scarcity." According to the UN planning committee, the theme highlights the significance of cooperation and importance of an integrated approach to water resource management of water at international, national and local levels. Equity and rights, cultural and ethical issues are essential to be addressed when dealing with limited water resources. Imbalances between availability and demand, the degradation of groundwater and surface water quality, intersectoral competition, interregional and international disputes, all centre on the question of how to cope with scarce water resources. For more information on the Women's Studies Conference, including a link to register, please visit http://web.mit.edu/gcws/Grad_Conference07/index_Intro07.html Check out Grassroots International and see what Saulo's been up to: http://www.grassrootsonline.org/ Learn more about World Water Day 2007: http://www.worldwaterday.org/ no 1:04:12 Spherio: Women and Water Spherio hosts Kendra Johnson, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Liv Gold spend an hour with Andi Sutton and Saulo Araujo discussing two huge topics: women and water. Andi begins by announcing the second annual Graduate Consortium in Women's Studies Conference: Beyond Revolution or Behind It? The Politics and Practice of Contemporary Feminism Across Academic and Activist Communities, which is being held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from March 23-24, 2007. The conference is organized by MIT graduate students as a way to showcase contemporary and cutting-edge work, spark dynamic conversation, promote new thinking, share knowledge, and build community. This year's theme emerges out of a desire to reflect on feminism and activism within and outside of the academy from activist, scholarly, theoretical and grassroots perspectives. In the second half of the program we talk more with Saulo, from Grassroots International, and discussion turns to water -- a fitting topic since March 22nd is the international observance of World Water Day, and this year's theme is "Coping with Scarcity." According to the UN planning committee, the theme highlights the significance of cooperation and importance of an integrated approach to water resource management of water at international, national and local levels. Equity and rights, cultural and ethical issues are essential to be addressed when dealing with limited water resources. Imbalances between availability and demand, the degradation of groundwater and surface water quality, intersectoral competition, interregional and international disputes, all centre on the question of how to cope with scarce water resources. For more information on the Women's Studies Conference, including a link to register, please visit http://web.mit.edu/gcws/Grad_Conference07/index_Intro07.html Check out Grassroots International and see what Saulo's been up to: http://www.grassrootsonline.org/ Learn more about World Water Day 2007: http://www.worldwaterday.org/ Spherio: New Bedford Emergency
Shuya Ohno, of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) joins the Spherio team on the phone to discuss the timing and implications of the raid. Conversation moves from specifics about the New Bedford case to a more broad discussion of America's relationship with Latin America and the state of immigrant rights in today's political landscape.


Factory work with her daughter

Donate to the relief effort for the affected families of New Bedford: www.miracoalition.org

A timeline of the events: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/03/15/timeline_of_the_new_bedford_raid/

Photo credit: www.miracoalition.org]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--new-bedford-emergency http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--new-bedford-emergency http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--new-bedford-emergency 3308346 Spherio hosts Kendra Johnson, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Liv Gold recap the events of March 6, 2007 during which several hundred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other law enforcement officers raided the Michael Bianco Inc. factory on the New Bedford waterfront. Over 300 workers who were unable to provide legal working papers were detained and transferred to a processing facility in Fort Devens. Of the workers, most were women with young children to care for; 47% were Guatemalan. Because the Department of Social Services (DSS) had been advised of the raid only four days prior, support and relief for the workers and children was insufficient, and the community slipped into crisis. According to reports, at least 200 of the detained workers have been flown to the border at Texas, where they await deportation. Shuya Ohno, of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) joins the Spherio team on the phone to discuss the timing and implications of the raid. Conversation moves from specifics about the New Bedford case to a more broad discussion of America's relationship with Latin America and the state of immigrant rights in today's political landscape. Factory work with her daughter Donate to the relief effort for the affected families of New Bedford: www.miracoalition.org A timeline of the events: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/03/15/timeline_of_the_new_bedford_raid/ Photo credit: www.miracoalition.org no 1:04:12 Spherio: New Bedford Emergency Spherio hosts Kendra Johnson, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Liv Gold recap the events of March 6, 2007 during which several hundred Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other law enforcement officers raided the Michael Bianco Inc. factory on the New Bedford waterfront. Over 300 workers who were unable to provide legal working papers were detained and transferred to a processing facility in Fort Devens. Of the workers, most were women with young children to care for; 47% were Guatemalan. Because the Department of Social Services (DSS) had been advised of the raid only four days prior, support and relief for the workers and children was insufficient, and the community slipped into crisis. According to reports, at least 200 of the detained workers have been flown to the border at Texas, where they await deportation. Shuya Ohno, of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) joins the Spherio team on the phone to discuss the timing and implications of the raid. Conversation moves from specifics about the New Bedford case to a more broad discussion of America's relationship with Latin America and the state of immigrant rights in today's political landscape. Factory work with her daughter Donate to the relief effort for the affected families of New Bedford: www.miracoalition.org A timeline of the events: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/03/15/timeline_of_the_new_bedford_raid/ Photo credit: www.miracoalition.org Spherio: Teen activists and Masked Lady Wrestlers
It's International Women's Day, the day that connects women around the world and inspires them to achieve their full potential! For the Spherio team, this is the perfect excuse to bring in Katie Simon and Sarah Pincus from Minga: Teens Making a Difference and Ama Allara, from La Gata Negra League of Masked Lady Wrestlers.

Minga is an organization that began last year after Concord Academy freshman Katie Simon heard someone speak on the subject of sexually exploited children. Katie galvanized support amongst her peers, and founded the group to raise awareness and funds. Entirely youth-led, Minga has enjoyed unfathomable success. Students are educating themselves and talking to others about the child sex trade, which, apart from being a taboo topic, is also politically and economically complicated. Moreover, from only two modest events the group raised over $15,000 -- all of which will go towards building a rehab center in the Philippines for sexually exploited girls. Visit www.mingagroup.org for more information. Donations are welcomed; please send checks to One Child, 219 Lake Avenue, Newton, MA 02461.

In the second half of the program, the Spherio team takes a call from Ama Allara, the energetic, enigmatic ringleader of La Gata Negra League of Masked Lady Wrestlers. Ama, who is certified to instruct both Pilates and Hatha Yoga, trains and teaches all-women wrestling classes at Rock City Body in Allson. “You feel really strong,” Alissa Grenman, 25, a recruit from Allara's class told a reporter for the Boston Globe. “You're like, ‘Oh my God, I can be this amazing, strong woman and put on these really cool shows and all my friends can see me.’ . . . It's empowering.” La Gata Negra performs regularly at The Paradise, TT The Bear’s, and other local clubs. If you are interested in earning your hood and entering the ring with the elite assortment of lethal ladies, contact .generalmanager@lagatanegra.com or visit www.lagatanegra.com.



Ama Allara, Spherio's airborne inspiration


Photo credits: www.mingagroup.org (top); www.crashandburn1.com (bottom)]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--teen-activists-and-masked-lady-wrestlers http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--teen-activists-and-masked-lady-wrestlers http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--teen-activists-and-masked-lady-wrestlers 3281237 It's International Women's Day, the day that connects women around the world and inspires them to achieve their full potential! For the Spherio team, this is the perfect excuse to bring in Katie Simon and Sarah Pincus from Minga: Teens Making a Difference and Ama Allara, from La Gata Negra League of Masked Lady Wrestlers. Minga is an organization that began last year after Concord Academy freshman Katie Simon heard someone speak on the subject of sexually exploited children. Katie galvanized support amongst her peers, and founded the group to raise awareness and funds. Entirely youth-led, Minga has enjoyed unfathomable success. Students are educating themselves and talking to others about the child sex trade, which, apart from being a taboo topic, is also politically and economically complicated. Moreover, from only two modest events the group raised over $15,000 -- all of which will go towards building a rehab center in the Philippines for sexually exploited girls. Visit www.mingagroup.org for more information. Donations are welcomed; please send checks to One Child, 219 Lake Avenue, Newton, MA 02461. In the second half of the program, the Spherio team takes a call from Ama Allara, the energetic, enigmatic ringleader of La Gata Negra League of Masked Lady Wrestlers. Ama, who is certified to instruct both Pilates and Hatha Yoga, trains and teaches all-women wrestling classes at Rock City Body in Allson. “You feel really strong,” Alissa Grenman, 25, a recruit from Allara's class told a reporter for the Boston Globe. “You're like, ‘Oh my God, I can be this amazing, strong woman and put on these really cool shows and all my friends can see me.’ . . . It's empowering.” La Gata Negra performs regularly at The Paradise, TT The Bear’s, and other local clubs. If you are interested in earning your hood and entering the ring with the elite assortment of lethal ladies, contact .generalmanager@lagatanegra.com or visit www.lagatanegra.com. Ama Allara, Spherio's airborne inspiration Photo credits: www.mingagroup.org (top); www.crashandburn1.com (bottom) no 3:25:27 Spherio: Teen activists and Masked Lady Wrestlers It's International Women's Day, the day that connects women around the world and inspires them to achieve their full potential! For the Spherio team, this is the perfect excuse to bring in Katie Simon and Sarah Pincus from Minga: Teens Making a Difference and Ama Allara, from La Gata Negra League of Masked Lady Wrestlers. Minga is an organization that began last year after Concord Academy freshman Katie Simon heard someone speak on the subject of sexually exploited children. Katie galvanized support amongst her peers, and founded the group to raise awareness and funds. Entirely youth-led, Minga has enjoyed unfathomable success. Students are educating themselves and talking to others about the child sex trade, which, apart from being a taboo topic, is also politically and economically complicated. Moreover, from only two modest events the group raised over $15,000 -- all of which will go towards building a rehab center in the Philippines for sexually exploited girls. Visit www.mingagroup.org for more information. Donations are welcomed; please send checks to One Child, 219 Lake Avenue, Newton, MA 02461. In the second half of the program, the Spherio team takes a call from Ama Allara, the energetic, enigmatic ringleader of La Gata Negra League of Masked Lady Wrestlers. Ama, who is certified to instruct both Pilates and Hatha Yoga, trains and teaches all-women wrestling classes at Rock City Body in Allson. “You feel really strong,” Alissa Grenman, 25, a recruit from Allara's class told a reporter for the Boston Globe. “You're like, ‘Oh my God, I can be this amazing, strong woman and put on these really cool shows and all my friends can see me.’ . . . It's empowering.” La Gata Negra performs regularly at The Paradise, TT The Bear’s, and other local clubs. If you are interested in earning your hood and entering the ring with the elite assortment of lethal ladies, contact .generalmanager@lagatanegra.com or visit www.lagatanegra.com. Ama Allara, Spherio's airborne inspiration Photo credits: www.mingagroup.org (top); www.crashandburn1.com (bottom) Spherio: MIT in the Hemisphere
Next, Amy Banzaert shares the history and ongoing progress in a project to develop a cheap, simple, replicable process to take waste sugar cane husks and turn it into charcoal that people in rural Haiti can make and sell and cook with. This project has a long and successful history at MIT and has tremendous potential to make a difference in countries such as Haiti that is 98% deforested, and yet the vast majority still cook with wood or wood charcoal. web.mit.edu/d-lab

Finally, we feature two different projects sponsored by the MIT Public Service Center. Isabelle Anguelovski spent her summer researching a mining negotiation process in Peru that. Although the negotiation process was unique in that the contract actually included direct contributions from the company for sustainable development for the indigenous communities affected by the mining, this has not been carried out as hoped and Isabelle investigated where communication fell apart and how to improve it in the future. The other PSC project was conducted by four graduate students in the Department of Urban Studies and planning. We spoke with Jeffrey Schwartz and Anna Brand who shared with us their experiences working with one neighborhood in New Orleans to enact some components of their community-developed plan for rebuilding their neighborhood. web.mit.edu/mitpsc
]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:49:53 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--mit-in-the-hemisphere http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--mit-in-the-hemisphere http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio--mit-in-the-hemisphere 1919502 Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe, Luis Melendes and Kendra Johnson feature four different MIT-led projects that are working to make a difference in this hemisphere. First, MIT undergraduate Robyn Allen shares the story of the Vehicle Design Summit she started with Anna Jaffe last summer in which students from all over the world came together in Cambridge to create four "concept cars" in 12 weeks. After this resounding success, they have decided to take on the entire life cycle of the car in Vehicle Design Summit II: vehicledesignsummit.org. Next, Amy Banzaert shares the history and ongoing progress in a project to develop a cheap, simple, replicable process to take waste sugar cane husks and turn it into charcoal that people in rural Haiti can make and sell and cook with. This project has a long and successful history at MIT and has tremendous potential to make a difference in countries such as Haiti that is 98% deforested, and yet the vast majority still cook with wood or wood charcoal. web.mit.edu/d-lab Finally, we feature two different projects sponsored by the MIT Public Service Center. Isabelle Anguelovski spent her summer researching a mining negotiation process in Peru that. Although the negotiation process was unique in that the contract actually included direct contributions from the company for sustainable development for the indigenous communities affected by the mining, this has not been carried out as hoped and Isabelle investigated where communication fell apart and how to improve it in the future. The other PSC project was conducted by four graduate students in the Department of Urban Studies and planning. We spoke with Jeffrey Schwartz and Anna Brand who shared with us their experiences working with one neighborhood in New Orleans to enact some components of their community-developed plan for rebuilding their neighborhood. web.mit.edu/mitpsc no 1:31:41 Spherio: MIT in the Hemisphere Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe, Luis Melendes and Kendra Johnson feature four different MIT-led projects that are working to make a difference in this hemisphere. First, MIT undergraduate Robyn Allen shares the story of the Vehicle Design Summit she started with Anna Jaffe last summer in which students from all over the world came together in Cambridge to create four "concept cars" in 12 weeks. After this resounding success, they have decided to take on the entire life cycle of the car in Vehicle Design Summit II: vehicledesignsummit.org. Next, Amy Banzaert shares the history and ongoing progress in a project to develop a cheap, simple, replicable process to take waste sugar cane husks and turn it into charcoal that people in rural Haiti can make and sell and cook with. This project has a long and successful history at MIT and has tremendous potential to make a difference in countries such as Haiti that is 98% deforested, and yet the vast majority still cook with wood or wood charcoal. web.mit.edu/d-lab Finally, we feature two different projects sponsored by the MIT Public Service Center. Isabelle Anguelovski spent her summer researching a mining negotiation process in Peru that. Although the negotiation process was unique in that the contract actually included direct contributions from the company for sustainable development for the indigenous communities affected by the mining, this has not been carried out as hoped and Isabelle investigated where communication fell apart and how to improve it in the future. The other PSC project was conducted by four graduate students in the Department of Urban Studies and planning. We spoke with Jeffrey Schwartz and Anna Brand who shared with us their experiences working with one neighborhood in New Orleans to enact some components of their community-developed plan for rebuilding their neighborhood. web.mit.edu/mitpsc Spherio: Roots Music of the African Diaspora The long awaited Afro-Latino music show takes shape today, as percussionist and vocalist Kera Washington joins Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe, Liv Gold, and Kendra Johnson in the studio. Kera is one of eight women who perform with Zili Misik, a group that bridges cultures and continents with powerful rhythms that evoke the African continent and retrace routes of forced exile and resistance. Reconnecting Haitian mizik rasin, jazz, roots reggae, samba, Cuban son, and neo soul, zili honors its influences while creating a sound that is uniquely its own. The hour passes with a mixture of listening and conversation about the power of music, how we internalize and access it, and how we can use it to communicate with each other and our pasts. Kera, also a talented storyteller, invokes the circumstances and sentiments that have inspired her song-writing and that continue to lend energy to her performances with the band. For more information about Zili Misik, including a schedule and tracks from their latest album, please visit www.myspace.com/zilimisik.

                                                           


Photo credits: LaWanda Finley above, Zili Misik below
]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-roots-music-of-the-african-diaspora http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-roots-music-of-the-african-diaspora http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-roots-music-of-the-african-diaspora 79696 The long awaited Afro-Latino music show takes shape today, as percussionist and vocalist Kera Washington joins Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe, Liv Gold, and Kendra Johnson in the studio. Kera is one of eight women who perform with Zili Misik, a group that bridges cultures and continents with powerful rhythms that evoke the African continent and retrace routes of forced exile and resistance. Reconnecting Haitian mizik rasin, jazz, roots reggae, samba, Cuban son, and neo soul, zili honors its influences while creating a sound that is uniquely its own. The hour passes with a mixture of listening and conversation about the power of music, how we internalize and access it, and how we can use it to communicate with each other and our pasts. Kera, also a talented storyteller, invokes the circumstances and sentiments that have inspired her song-writing and that continue to lend energy to her performances with the band. For more information about Zili Misik, including a schedule and tracks from their latest album, please visit www.myspace.com/zilimisik.                                                             Photo credits: LaWanda Finley above, Zili Misik below no 1:04:12 Spherio: Roots Music of the African Diaspora The long awaited Afro-Latino music show takes shape today, as percussionist and vocalist Kera Washington joins Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe, Liv Gold, and Kendra Johnson in the studio. Kera is one of eight women who perform with Zili Misik, a group that bridges cultures and continents with powerful rhythms that evoke the African continent and retrace routes of forced exile and resistance. Reconnecting Haitian mizik rasin, jazz, roots reggae, samba, Cuban son, and neo soul, zili honors its influences while creating a sound that is uniquely its own. The hour passes with a mixture of listening and conversation about the power of music, how we internalize and access it, and how we can use it to communicate with each other and our pasts. Kera, also a talented storyteller, invokes the circumstances and sentiments that have inspired her song-writing and that continue to lend energy to her performances with the band. For more information about Zili Misik, including a schedule and tracks from their latest album, please visit www.myspace.com/zilimisik.                                                             Photo credits: LaWanda Finley above, Zili Misik below Spherio: Communities Confronting Globalization The whole crew is present for today’s show, including co-hosts Luis Melendez, Amy Battisti-Ashe, Kendra Johnson, Froylan Sifuentes, and Liv Gold. The first half of the program features a phone interview with Sean Donahue, a journalist and activist from Maine who has written extensively on U.S. foreign policy and human rights in Latin America. Sean describes his recent visit to Oaxaca, Mexico, and breaks down the historic and contemporary reasons for conflict in the region. His perspective illuminates the intersection of international trade pressure and Mexico’s diverse, often impoverished indigenous populations, showing how such a context could give way to tension. During the second half of the program, focus shifts to Kendra and Froylan’s trip to Santa Ana, an indigenous community in the rainforest region of Ecuador. Kendra and Froylan assessed a water management system that they helped craft a year ago. They cooperated in administrative and technical education and outreach, a fair amount of manual labor, and a lot of capacity building. Even though they came able-bodied and filled with ideas, their mission was modest: to “train the trainers;” by fostering more knowledge and more capacity for autonomy in the water system, they hoped to facilitate an increased sense of self empowerment within Santa Ana. The theme of the show, in broad terms, was how different communities have confronted the pressure to globalize, modernize, and “progress.” Amy, as usual, provides an array of music from both Mexico and Ecuador. For more information on that music, please email us at spherio@wmbr.org.




Top: Graffiti on the wall of a police station, Oaxaca, Mexico; Bottom: Kendra and Froy in Santa Ana, Ecuador
Photo credits: CIPO/RFM archives; Kendra Johnson

Sean Donahue’s work may be accessed at www.seandonahue.org

News Sources on Oaxaca: www.narconews.com, www.globalexchange.org, http://mexico.indymedia.org

A report about Kendra and Froy’s work from Fall 2006: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/beyondtheinfinite/beyondtheinfinite_fall06.pdf

]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-communities-confronting-globalization http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-communities-confronting-globalization http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-communities-confronting-globalization 18688 The whole crew is present for today’s show, including co-hosts Luis Melendez, Amy Battisti-Ashe, Kendra Johnson, Froylan Sifuentes, and Liv Gold. The first half of the program features a phone interview with Sean Donahue, a journalist and activist from Maine who has written extensively on U.S. foreign policy and human rights in Latin America. Sean describes his recent visit to Oaxaca, Mexico, and breaks down the historic and contemporary reasons for conflict in the region. His perspective illuminates the intersection of international trade pressure and Mexico’s diverse, often impoverished indigenous populations, showing how such a context could give way to tension. During the second half of the program, focus shifts to Kendra and Froylan’s trip to Santa Ana, an indigenous community in the rainforest region of Ecuador. Kendra and Froylan assessed a water management system that they helped craft a year ago. They cooperated in administrative and technical education and outreach, a fair amount of manual labor, and a lot of capacity building. Even though they came able-bodied and filled with ideas, their mission was modest: to “train the trainers;” by fostering more knowledge and more capacity for autonomy in the water system, they hoped to facilitate an increased sense of self empowerment within Santa Ana. The theme of the show, in broad terms, was how different communities have confronted the pressure to globalize, modernize, and “progress.” Amy, as usual, provides an array of music from both Mexico and Ecuador. For more information on that music, please email us at spherio@wmbr.org. Top: Graffiti on the wall of a police station, Oaxaca, Mexico; Bottom: Kendra and Froy in Santa Ana, Ecuador Photo credits: CIPO/RFM archives; Kendra Johnson Sean Donahue’s work may be accessed at www.seandonahue.org News Sources on Oaxaca: www.narconews.com, www.globalexchange.org, http://mexico.indymedia.org A report about Kendra and Froy’s work from Fall 2006: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/beyondtheinfinite/beyondtheinfinite_fall06.pdf no 1:04:13 Spherio: Communities Confronting Globalization The whole crew is present for today’s show, including co-hosts Luis Melendez, Amy Battisti-Ashe, Kendra Johnson, Froylan Sifuentes, and Liv Gold. The first half of the program features a phone interview with Sean Donahue, a journalist and activist from Maine who has written extensively on U.S. foreign policy and human rights in Latin America. Sean describes his recent visit to Oaxaca, Mexico, and breaks down the historic and contemporary reasons for conflict in the region. His perspective illuminates the intersection of international trade pressure and Mexico’s diverse, often impoverished indigenous populations, showing how such a context could give way to tension. During the second half of the program, focus shifts to Kendra and Froylan’s trip to Santa Ana, an indigenous community in the rainforest region of Ecuador. Kendra and Froylan assessed a water management system that they helped craft a year ago. They cooperated in administrative and technical education and outreach, a fair amount of manual labor, and a lot of capacity building. Even though they came able-bodied and filled with ideas, their mission was modest: to “train the trainers;” by fostering more knowledge and more capacity for autonomy in the water system, they hoped to facilitate an increased sense of self empowerment within Santa Ana. The theme of the show, in broad terms, was how different communities have confronted the pressure to globalize, modernize, and “progress.” Amy, as usual, provides an array of music from both Mexico and Ecuador. For more information on that music, please email us at spherio@wmbr.org. Top: Graffiti on the wall of a police station, Oaxaca, Mexico; Bottom: Kendra and Froy in Santa Ana, Ecuador Photo credits: CIPO/RFM archives; Kendra Johnson Sean Donahue’s work may be accessed at www.seandonahue.org News Sources on Oaxaca: www.narconews.com, www.globalexchange.org, http://mexico.indymedia.org A report about Kendra and Froy’s work from Fall 2006: http://web.mit.edu/mitpsc/beyondtheinfinite/beyondtheinfinite_fall06.pdf Spherio: Communities Confronting Globalization -- Cont'd Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-communities-confronting-globalization-contd http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-communities-confronting-globalization-contd http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-communities-confronting-globalization-contd 18685 This is the last 30 minutes of our extended 1.5hr show: Communities Confronting Globalization. no 34:15 Spherio: Communities Confronting Globalization -- Cont'd This is the last 30 minutes of our extended 1.5hr show: Communities Confronting Globalization. Spherio: Women and reform initiatives in the media Following Wednesday’s loss of esteemed journalist and activist, Molly Ivins to breast cancer, Spherio hosts Liv Gold and Anna Bershteyn join special guest Esther Cervantes for an hour of discussion and reflection about women and reform initiatives in the media. Esther, the financial maven from Dollars & Sense, reads a statement about Ivins and some memorable quotes. We also talk about Sarah Olson, the freelance journalist who was asked to testify against her interviewee, Lieutenant Watada, in a case that essentially prosecuted free speech. Olson gave a speech at the National Conference for Media Reform in Memphis two weeks ago, at which Esther was present. We play the six-minute speech, and Esther describes the conference in more detail. Inevitably, discussion turns toward the current state of media reform. Liv, Anna, and Esther voice frustration over the influence that corporate power exerts on content and quality. As the line between news and entertainment blurs, the need for independent, non-profit media grows. Esther urges the Spherio team and its listeners to support independent media as much as possible. She mentions several online resources, listed below.


"So keep fightin' for freedom and justice, beloveds, but don't you forget to have fun doin' it. Lord, let your laughter ring forth. Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cats, rejoice in all the oddities that freedom can produce. And when you get through kickin' ass and celebratin' the sheer joy of a good fight, be sure to tell those who come after how much fun it was."  –Molly Ivins


For more information about Dollars & Sense (including a link to subscribe), visit www.dollarsandsense.org


Visit http://www.freepress.net/conference for articles, audio, and video related to the Media Reform Conference in Memphis, TN

A statement by Molly Ivins longtime employer, The Texas Observer: http://www.commondreams.org/headlines07/0131-08.htm


Photo credit: provost.syr.edu/lectures/Ivins.asp
]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-women-and-reform-initiatives-in-the-media http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-women-and-reform-initiatives-in-the-media http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-women-and-reform-initiatives-in-the-media 18091 Following Wednesday’s loss of esteemed journalist and activist, Molly Ivins to breast cancer, Spherio hosts Liv Gold and Anna Bershteyn join special guest Esther Cervantes for an hour of discussion and reflection about women and reform initiatives in the media. Esther, the financial maven from Dollars & Sense, reads a statement about Ivins and some memorable quotes. We also talk about Sarah Olson, the freelance journalist who was asked to testify against her interviewee, Lieutenant Watada, in a case that essentially prosecuted free speech. Olson gave a speech at the National Conference for Media Reform in Memphis two weeks ago, at which Esther was present. We play the six-minute speech, and Esther describes the conference in more detail. Inevitably, discussion turns toward the current state of media reform. Liv, Anna, and Esther voice frustration over the influence that corporate power exerts on content and quality. As the line between news and entertainment blurs, the need for independent, non-profit media grows. Esther urges the Spherio team and its listeners to support independent media as much as possible. She mentions several online resources, listed below. "So keep fightin' for freedom and justice, beloveds, but don't you forget to have fun doin' it. Lord, let your laughter ring forth. Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cats, rejoice in all the oddities that freedom can produce. And when you get through kickin' ass and celebratin' the sheer joy of a good fight, be sure to tell those who come after how much fun it was."  –Molly Ivins For more information about Dollars & Sense (including a link to subscribe), visit www.dollarsandsense.org Read about Sarah Olson’s subpoena at http://freepresswg.org/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=13&Itemid=23 Visit http://www.freepress.net/conference for articles, audio, and video related to the Media Reform Conference in Memphis, TN A statement by Molly Ivins longtime employer, The Texas Observer: http://www.commondreams.org/headlines07/0131-08.htm Other reflections about Ivins: http://www.commondreams.org/views07/0201-26.htm, http://www.commondreams.org/views07/0201-24.htm Photo credit: provost.syr.edu/lectures/Ivins.asp no 25:41 Spherio: Women and reform initiatives in the media Following Wednesday’s loss of esteemed journalist and activist, Molly Ivins to breast cancer, Spherio hosts Liv Gold and Anna Bershteyn join special guest Esther Cervantes for an hour of discussion and reflection about women and reform initiatives in the media. Esther, the financial maven from Dollars & Sense, reads a statement about Ivins and some memorable quotes. We also talk about Sarah Olson, the freelance journalist who was asked to testify against her interviewee, Lieutenant Watada, in a case that essentially prosecuted free speech. Olson gave a speech at the National Conference for Media Reform in Memphis two weeks ago, at which Esther was present. We play the six-minute speech, and Esther describes the conference in more detail. Inevitably, discussion turns toward the current state of media reform. Liv, Anna, and Esther voice frustration over the influence that corporate power exerts on content and quality. As the line between news and entertainment blurs, the need for independent, non-profit media grows. Esther urges the Spherio team and its listeners to support independent media as much as possible. She mentions several online resources, listed below. "So keep fightin' for freedom and justice, beloveds, but don't you forget to have fun doin' it. Lord, let your laughter ring forth. Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cats, rejoice in all the oddities that freedom can produce. And when you get through kickin' ass and celebratin' the sheer joy of a good fight, be sure to tell those who come after how much fun it was."  –Molly Ivins For more information about Dollars & Sense (including a link to subscribe), visit www.dollarsandsense.org Read about Sarah Olson’s subpoena at http://freepresswg.org/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=13&Itemid=23 Visit http://www.freepress.net/conference for articles, audio, and video related to the Media Reform Conference in Memphis, TN A statement by Molly Ivins longtime employer, The Texas Observer: http://www.commondreams.org/headlines07/0131-08.htm Other reflections about Ivins: http://www.commondreams.org/views07/0201-26.htm, http://www.commondreams.org/views07/0201-24.htm Photo credit: provost.syr.edu/lectures/Ivins.asp Spherio: A Better Kiln is Possible Roberto Marquez joins hosts Anna Bershteyn, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Liv Gold on the phone to discuss a familiar topic on Spherio: ecologically-responsible, appropriate technology. Roberto realized that you don’t have to go far to confront big problems—in the Paso del Norte region, a full 17% of pollution in the air basin derived from brick-making factories. Roberto, a chemist by trade, designed and constructed a clay filter system to trap smoke, reduce toxic emissions, and improve air quality. The filter has been adopted by brick-makers throughout New Mexico, Texas, and Northern Mexico, and people as far as Ghana are interested. During the hour, Amy dazzles us with a selection of music from different parts of Mexico.







Photo credits: Andrew Shurleff (top); Jeany Llorente (middle); Roberto Marquez (bottom) 

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-a-better-kiln-is-possible http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-a-better-kiln-is-possible http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-a-better-kiln-is-possible 16793 Roberto Marquez joins hosts Anna Bershteyn, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Liv Gold on the phone to discuss a familiar topic on Spherio: ecologically-responsible, appropriate technology. Roberto realized that you don’t have to go far to confront big problems—in the Paso del Norte region, a full 17% of pollution in the air basin derived from brick-making factories. Roberto, a chemist by trade, designed and constructed a clay filter system to trap smoke, reduce toxic emissions, and improve air quality. The filter has been adopted by brick-makers throughout New Mexico, Texas, and Northern Mexico, and people as far as Ghana are interested. During the hour, Amy dazzles us with a selection of music from different parts of Mexico. Photo credits: Andrew Shurleff (top); Jeany Llorente (middle); Roberto Marquez (bottom)  no 1:04:13 Spherio: A Better Kiln is Possible Roberto Marquez joins hosts Anna Bershteyn, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Liv Gold on the phone to discuss a familiar topic on Spherio: ecologically-responsible, appropriate technology. Roberto realized that you don’t have to go far to confront big problems—in the Paso del Norte region, a full 17% of pollution in the air basin derived from brick-making factories. Roberto, a chemist by trade, designed and constructed a clay filter system to trap smoke, reduce toxic emissions, and improve air quality. The filter has been adopted by brick-makers throughout New Mexico, Texas, and Northern Mexico, and people as far as Ghana are interested. During the hour, Amy dazzles us with a selection of music from different parts of Mexico. Photo credits: Andrew Shurleff (top); Jeany Llorente (middle); Roberto Marquez (bottom)  Spherio: Election in Venezuela Anna Bershteyn, former president of MIT's Western Hemisphere Project and Spherio collaborator, teams up with regular hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe and Liv Gold in an hour long, bi-lingual interview with Jorge Marin. Jorge is the coordinator for the Bolivarian Circle of Boston; he recently returned from a tour of Venezuela. During the visit he and other delegates served as unofficial international observers of the election. He describes the candidates, Chavez and Rosales, and explores why Chavez is widely supported in Venezuela and demonized in the United States. Talk of the elections leads to a more broad discussion of the macro-economic differences between Venezuela and the United States. In particular we discuss the potential impact that Venezuela’s investments in the solidarity economy – collectives and cooperatives – will have on inequality in the country. Throughout the conversation, Amy samples a variety of excellent music from Venezeuela, including Un Solo Pueblo, Tambor Urbano, Hugo Blanco, and Vasallos del Sol.

Jorge and his companeros hosted an event at Encuentro 5 in Chinatown after the show (at 7pm), where they told more about their experiences in Venezuela. For more information about Encuentro 5, please visit www.encuentro5.org. Also, for more information about Venezuela, including current views, news, and analysis, please visit www.venezuelanalysis.com.


Photo credit: http://thebusinessofamericaisbusiness.biz
]]> Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-election-in-venezuela http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-election-in-venezuela http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-election-in-venezuela 15928 Anna Bershteyn, former president of MIT's Western Hemisphere Project and Spherio collaborator, teams up with regular hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe and Liv Gold in an hour long, bi-lingual interview with Jorge Marin. Jorge is the coordinator for the Bolivarian Circle of Boston; he recently returned from a tour of Venezuela. During the visit he and other delegates served as unofficial international observers of the election. He describes the candidates, Chavez and Rosales, and explores why Chavez is widely supported in Venezuela and demonized in the United States. Talk of the elections leads to a more broad discussion of the macro-economic differences between Venezuela and the United States. In particular we discuss the potential impact that Venezuela’s investments in the solidarity economy – collectives and cooperatives – will have on inequality in the country. Throughout the conversation, Amy samples a variety of excellent music from Venezeuela, including Un Solo Pueblo, Tambor Urbano, Hugo Blanco, and Vasallos del Sol. Jorge and his companeros hosted an event at Encuentro 5 in Chinatown after the show (at 7pm), where they told more about their experiences in Venezuela. For more information about Encuentro 5, please visit www.encuentro5.org. Also, for more information about Venezuela, including current views, news, and analysis, please visit www.venezuelanalysis.com. Photo credit: http://thebusinessofamericaisbusiness.biz no 1:04:14 Spherio: Election in Venezuela Anna Bershteyn, former president of MIT's Western Hemisphere Project and Spherio collaborator, teams up with regular hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe and Liv Gold in an hour long, bi-lingual interview with Jorge Marin. Jorge is the coordinator for the Bolivarian Circle of Boston; he recently returned from a tour of Venezuela. During the visit he and other delegates served as unofficial international observers of the election. He describes the candidates, Chavez and Rosales, and explores why Chavez is widely supported in Venezuela and demonized in the United States. Talk of the elections leads to a more broad discussion of the macro-economic differences between Venezuela and the United States. In particular we discuss the potential impact that Venezuela’s investments in the solidarity economy – collectives and cooperatives – will have on inequality in the country. Throughout the conversation, Amy samples a variety of excellent music from Venezeuela, including Un Solo Pueblo, Tambor Urbano, Hugo Blanco, and Vasallos del Sol. Jorge and his companeros hosted an event at Encuentro 5 in Chinatown after the show (at 7pm), where they told more about their experiences in Venezuela. For more information about Encuentro 5, please visit www.encuentro5.org. Also, for more information about Venezuela, including current views, news, and analysis, please visit www.venezuelanalysis.com. Photo credit: http://thebusinessofamericaisbusiness.biz Spherio: Partners In Health
Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe and Liv Gold enjoy an hour of discussion and debate with members of Partners In Health (PIH), a Boston-based nonprofit whose mission is “to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care.” PIH is active in the Caribbean, Latin America, Russia, and the Boston area.  Spherio welcomes special guests:


  • Daniel Palazuelos, Resident of the Chiapas Program
  • Amanda Burrage, Training Assistant
  • Meg Schultz, Harvard Medical School, Research Assistant, Peru focus
  • Cate Oswald, Research Assistant, Chiapas focus
  • Justin Miranda, Programmer for the Electronic Medical Record
  • Ian Warthin, Program Assistant, Procurement Team

Partners In Health has helped prove that allegedly “untreatable” health problems can be addressed effectively, even in poor settings. We talk about how PIH’s unique model for community-based care has helped accomplish that, and we look at more pragmatic aspects of the organization including funding and budgeting.





Community health worker in Haiti, photo courtesy of PIH

For more information about Partners In Health, please visit www.pih.org or take a look at Tracy Kidder’s best-selling book, “Mountains Beyond Mountains.”
]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-partners-in-health http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-partners-in-health http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-partners-in-health 15363 Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe and Liv Gold enjoy an hour of discussion and debate with members of Partners In Health (PIH), a Boston-based nonprofit whose mission is “to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care.” PIH is active in the Caribbean, Latin America, Russia, and the Boston area.  Spherio welcomes special guests: Daniel Palazuelos, Resident of the Chiapas Program Amanda Burrage, Training AssistantMeg Schultz, Harvard Medical School, Research Assistant, Peru focusCate Oswald, Research Assistant, Chiapas focusJustin Miranda, Programmer for the Electronic Medical RecordIan Warthin, Program Assistant, Procurement Team Partners In Health has helped prove that allegedly “untreatable” health problems can be addressed effectively, even in poor settings. We talk about how PIH’s unique model for community-based care has helped accomplish that, and we look at more pragmatic aspects of the organization including funding and budgeting. Community health worker in Haiti, photo courtesy of PIH For more information about Partners In Health, please visit www.pih.org or take a look at Tracy Kidder’s best-selling book, “Mountains Beyond Mountains.” no 1:04:13 Spherio: Partners In Health Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe and Liv Gold enjoy an hour of discussion and debate with members of Partners In Health (PIH), a Boston-based nonprofit whose mission is “to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care.” PIH is active in the Caribbean, Latin America, Russia, and the Boston area.  Spherio welcomes special guests: Daniel Palazuelos, Resident of the Chiapas Program Amanda Burrage, Training AssistantMeg Schultz, Harvard Medical School, Research Assistant, Peru focusCate Oswald, Research Assistant, Chiapas focusJustin Miranda, Programmer for the Electronic Medical RecordIan Warthin, Program Assistant, Procurement Team Partners In Health has helped prove that allegedly “untreatable” health problems can be addressed effectively, even in poor settings. We talk about how PIH’s unique model for community-based care has helped accomplish that, and we look at more pragmatic aspects of the organization including funding and budgeting. Community health worker in Haiti, photo courtesy of PIH For more information about Partners In Health, please visit www.pih.org or take a look at Tracy Kidder’s best-selling book, “Mountains Beyond Mountains.” Spherio: AFSC and Organizing Spherio hosts Luis Melendez, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Liv Gold address a variety of issues, from Gerald Ford's "failure of nerve" to Nancy Pelosi's debut as House leader. We return to familiar topics, such as HIV/AIDS and its relation to the Latino community, and we sample music from the Dominican Republic and Brazil. Organizing becomes a central theme of the show -- we touch on efforts to challenge the FDA's approval of cloned food  ( http://www.organicconsumers.org/patent/beef021605.cfm) and we hear about a social justice education program at the Community Church of Boston. We are also joined on the phone by special guest David Amdur who organizes to support immigrants' rights at the American Friends Service Committee's (AFSC) Connecticut branch. For more information, please visit http://www.afsc.org/ct/immigrantsrights.htm.





Elvis, a calf cloned by ViaGen Inc.
Photo Credit: Carol Guzy - The Washington Post]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-afsc-and-organizing http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-afsc-and-organizing http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-afsc-and-organizing 14823 Spherio hosts Luis Melendez, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Liv Gold address a variety of issues, from Gerald Ford's "failure of nerve" to Nancy Pelosi's debut as House leader. We return to familiar topics, such as HIV/AIDS and its relation to the Latino community, and we sample music from the Dominican Republic and Brazil. Organizing becomes a central theme of the show -- we touch on efforts to challenge the FDA's approval of cloned food  ( http://www.organicconsumers.org/patent/beef021605.cfm) and we hear about a social justice education program at the Community Church of Boston. We are also joined on the phone by special guest David Amdur who organizes to support immigrants' rights at the American Friends Service Committee's (AFSC) Connecticut branch. For more information, please visit http://www.afsc.org/ct/immigrantsrights.htm. Elvis, a calf cloned by ViaGen Inc. Photo Credit: Carol Guzy - The Washington Post no 57:05 Spherio: AFSC and Organizing Spherio hosts Luis Melendez, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Liv Gold address a variety of issues, from Gerald Ford's "failure of nerve" to Nancy Pelosi's debut as House leader. We return to familiar topics, such as HIV/AIDS and its relation to the Latino community, and we sample music from the Dominican Republic and Brazil. Organizing becomes a central theme of the show -- we touch on efforts to challenge the FDA's approval of cloned food  ( http://www.organicconsumers.org/patent/beef021605.cfm) and we hear about a social justice education program at the Community Church of Boston. We are also joined on the phone by special guest David Amdur who organizes to support immigrants' rights at the American Friends Service Committee's (AFSC) Connecticut branch. For more information, please visit http://www.afsc.org/ct/immigrantsrights.htm. Elvis, a calf cloned by ViaGen Inc. Photo Credit: Carol Guzy - The Washington Post Spherio: Year in Review 2006 Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe, Luis Melendez, and Liv Gold recap the highs and lows of 2006, including the elections in Central and South America, melting Siberian permafrost, and the continued expansion of US imperialism abroad. Later in the hour, Luis presents the final segment of his "Voices of HIV" series, which leads to a discussion of HIV/AIDS and the state of US prisons. Amy plays a variety of excellent music, from Puerto Rican musicians in Washington DC to a group called the Shanghai Assassins in Vieques.



Photo credit: BBC News]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2006 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-year-in-review-2006 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-year-in-review-2006 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-year-in-review-2006 14552 Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe, Luis Melendez, and Liv Gold recap the highs and lows of 2006, including the elections in Central and South America, melting Siberian permafrost, and the continued expansion of US imperialism abroad. Later in the hour, Luis presents the final segment of his "Voices of HIV" series, which leads to a discussion of HIV/AIDS and the state of US prisons. Amy plays a variety of excellent music, from Puerto Rican musicians in Washington DC to a group called the Shanghai Assassins in Vieques. Photo credit: BBC News no 1:04:12 Spherio: Year in Review 2006 Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe, Luis Melendez, and Liv Gold recap the highs and lows of 2006, including the elections in Central and South America, melting Siberian permafrost, and the continued expansion of US imperialism abroad. Later in the hour, Luis presents the final segment of his "Voices of HIV" series, which leads to a discussion of HIV/AIDS and the state of US prisons. Amy plays a variety of excellent music, from Puerto Rican musicians in Washington DC to a group called the Shanghai Assassins in Vieques. Photo credit: BBC News Spherio: Indigenous Education and Oaxaca



The Nuweetooun School
Photo credit: Dennis Champlin

]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-indigenous-education-and-oaxaca http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-indigenous-education-and-oaxaca http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-indigenous-education-and-oaxaca 14066 Spherio hosts interview four Native Americans of different generations who share their stories and perspectives on indigenous history, culture, education, and hopes for the future. The guest share a common experience of cultural repression in the American public school system and a vision for living and creating a better, more just, way of learning. Historian Tall Oak sets the stage with his own story and path as a historian and activist, followed by Lorén Spears, the who shares her equally inspirings story of how she started the Nuweetooun private school -- the school that "teaches the whole child: mind, body, and spirit, in a way that fires ones imagination for life-long learning." http://www.tomaquagmuseum.com/nuweetooun/ Two young indigenous high school students, Christian Hopkins and Jován Black Bear describe the climate of public schools for indigenous children and how they have found inspiration and gratification in their more creative educational endeavors. Following this interview, we turn to an interview with Diana and Alfonso, two members of the Boston por CIPO solidarity group with the Indigenous Council of Oaxaca. The indigenous people and teachers of Oaxaca have been demonstrating since May against the governor Luis Ruíz Ortíz and have been met with severe violent repression by the government of Oaxaca. www.oaxacarevolt.org www.indymedia.org The Nuweetooun School Photo credit: Dennis Champlin no 1:04:13 Spherio: Indigenous Education and Oaxaca Spherio hosts interview four Native Americans of different generations who share their stories and perspectives on indigenous history, culture, education, and hopes for the future. The guest share a common experience of cultural repression in the American public school system and a vision for living and creating a better, more just, way of learning. Historian Tall Oak sets the stage with his own story and path as a historian and activist, followed by Lorén Spears, the who shares her equally inspirings story of how she started the Nuweetooun private school -- the school that "teaches the whole child: mind, body, and spirit, in a way that fires ones imagination for life-long learning." http://www.tomaquagmuseum.com/nuweetooun/ Two young indigenous high school students, Christian Hopkins and Jován Black Bear describe the climate of public schools for indigenous children and how they have found inspiration and gratification in their more creative educational endeavors. Following this interview, we turn to an interview with Diana and Alfonso, two members of the Boston por CIPO solidarity group with the Indigenous Council of Oaxaca. The indigenous people and teachers of Oaxaca have been demonstrating since May against the governor Luis Ruíz Ortíz and have been met with severe violent repression by the government of Oaxaca. www.oaxacarevolt.org www.indymedia.org The Nuweetooun School Photo credit: Dennis Champlin Spherio: Want a better world? Make it! Spherio hosts Liv Gold and Kendra Johnson interview two guests representing two very different embodiments of the sentiment: If you want a better world, then get out there and make it! Alice Lovelace the national coordinator for the United States Social Forum coming up on Atlanta, GA June 27th through July 1st shares the significance of the World Social Forums and this first ever United States Social forum. The US social forum has been deliberately built up from the grass roots and its mission is to create a space for progressive movement building individuals and groups to come together and share, vision, plan, and enact ways to work toward social and political change. They share the vision that "another world is possible" and a desire to show the world that there is a strong progressive movement challenging mainstream corporate and political America. www.ussocialforum.org. Our second guest, Anna Jaffe is an extraordinary MIT undergrad who got this crazy idea along with her friend Robyn Allen to put on a revolutionary vehicle design summit over the summer of 2006. The vision was to bring together all the knowledge and excitement of university students involved in disparate solar, human-powered, and diesel competitions and get them to work collaboratively on re-thinking all the social, environmental, and engineering issues of transportation by building 4 cars each with an equivalent of over 300 miles-per-gallon. Anna also shares with us the plans for Vehicle Design 2 in which they plan to make a 5-passenger car getting 250 miles per gallon, and then take this prototype into the crash-testing and manufacturing stage. www.vehicledesignsummit.org

Check out Alice Lovelace's blog: http://www.yesmagazine.org/alblog/


]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:39:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-want-a-better-world-make-it http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-want-a-better-world-make-it http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-want-a-better-world-make-it 13793 Spherio hosts Liv Gold and Kendra Johnson interview two guests representing two very different embodiments of the sentiment: If you want a better world, then get out there and make it! Alice Lovelace the national coordinator for the United States Social Forum coming up on Atlanta, GA June 27th through July 1st shares the significance of the World Social Forums and this first ever United States Social forum. The US social forum has been deliberately built up from the grass roots and its mission is to create a space for progressive movement building individuals and groups to come together and share, vision, plan, and enact ways to work toward social and political change. They share the vision that "another world is possible" and a desire to show the world that there is a strong progressive movement challenging mainstream corporate and political America. www.ussocialforum.org. Our second guest, Anna Jaffe is an extraordinary MIT undergrad who got this crazy idea along with her friend Robyn Allen to put on a revolutionary vehicle design summit over the summer of 2006. The vision was to bring together all the knowledge and excitement of university students involved in disparate solar, human-powered, and diesel competitions and get them to work collaboratively on re-thinking all the social, environmental, and engineering issues of transportation by building 4 cars each with an equivalent of over 300 miles-per-gallon. Anna also shares with us the plans for Vehicle Design 2 in which they plan to make a 5-passenger car getting 250 miles per gallon, and then take this prototype into the crash-testing and manufacturing stage. www.vehicledesignsummit.org Check out Alice Lovelace's blog: http://www.yesmagazine.org/alblog/ no 2:26:47 Spherio: Want a better world? Make it! Spherio hosts Liv Gold and Kendra Johnson interview two guests representing two very different embodiments of the sentiment: If you want a better world, then get out there and make it! Alice Lovelace the national coordinator for the United States Social Forum coming up on Atlanta, GA June 27th through July 1st shares the significance of the World Social Forums and this first ever United States Social forum. The US social forum has been deliberately built up from the grass roots and its mission is to create a space for progressive movement building individuals and groups to come together and share, vision, plan, and enact ways to work toward social and political change. They share the vision that "another world is possible" and a desire to show the world that there is a strong progressive movement challenging mainstream corporate and political America. www.ussocialforum.org. Our second guest, Anna Jaffe is an extraordinary MIT undergrad who got this crazy idea along with her friend Robyn Allen to put on a revolutionary vehicle design summit over the summer of 2006. The vision was to bring together all the knowledge and excitement of university students involved in disparate solar, human-powered, and diesel competitions and get them to work collaboratively on re-thinking all the social, environmental, and engineering issues of transportation by building 4 cars each with an equivalent of over 300 miles-per-gallon. Anna also shares with us the plans for Vehicle Design 2 in which they plan to make a 5-passenger car getting 250 miles per gallon, and then take this prototype into the crash-testing and manufacturing stage. www.vehicledesignsummit.org Check out Alice Lovelace's blog: http://www.yesmagazine.org/alblog/ Spherio: "Sound the Alarm" World AIDs Day In honor of World AIDS Day tomorrow December 1st, Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe, Liv Gold, Luis Melendez, and Kendra Johnson discuss HIV/AIDS in boston, massachusetts, and the world. We feature sucess stories from Iran to Uganda to Conneticut, that highlight how important it is to "sound the alarm" -- to talk, think, sing, read and act because this disease affects all of us. Included in these stories are pieces on needle-share programs and testing and care for prisoners from the "Voices of HIV" bilingual radio project, which we will continue to include in upcoming shows.

Photo credit: A1m.org]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-world-aids-day http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-world-aids-day http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-world-aids-day 12991 In honor of World AIDS Day tomorrow December 1st, Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe, Liv Gold, Luis Melendez, and Kendra Johnson discuss HIV/AIDS in boston, massachusetts, and the world. We feature sucess stories from Iran to Uganda to Conneticut, that highlight how important it is to "sound the alarm" -- to talk, think, sing, read and act because this disease affects all of us. Included in these stories are pieces on needle-share programs and testing and care for prisoners from the "Voices of HIV" bilingual radio project, which we will continue to include in upcoming shows. Photo credit: A1m.org no 1:04:13 Spherio: "Sound the Alarm" World AIDs Day In honor of World AIDS Day tomorrow December 1st, Spherio hosts Amy Battisti-Ashe, Liv Gold, Luis Melendez, and Kendra Johnson discuss HIV/AIDS in boston, massachusetts, and the world. We feature sucess stories from Iran to Uganda to Conneticut, that highlight how important it is to "sound the alarm" -- to talk, think, sing, read and act because this disease affects all of us. Included in these stories are pieces on needle-share programs and testing and care for prisoners from the "Voices of HIV" bilingual radio project, which we will continue to include in upcoming shows. Photo credit: A1m.org Spherio: Slow Food


Spherio Hosts Liv Gold, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Kendra Johnson feature three guests working in three areas of the movement to reconnect with food. Rosemary Melli from Slow Food Boston, Mathew Celona from Drumlin Farm, a community supported agriculture farm outside of boston, and James Lionetti, Garden of Eden Restaurant.


See www.slowfoodboston.org, http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Drumlin_Farm/index.php, and http://goeboston.com/ (garden of Eden).





Photo credits: Slow Food Boston, Lionette's Garden of Eden, Drumlin Farm
]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-slow-food http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-slow-food http://www.clickcaster.com/items/spherio-slow-food 12218 Spherio Hosts Liv Gold, Amy Battisti-Ashe, and Kendra Johnson feature three guests working in three areas of the movement to reconnect with food.