https://www.spreaker.com/show/wiki-politiki
Its purpose is to cultivate the wisdom of many perspectives, and create generative conversations to help us work together to find real solutions to the problems we face … or as Swami would say, “Let’s bring left and right front and center to turn the funk into function, and leave the junk at the junction.”

Each week on the Wiki Politiki Radio Show, host Steve Bhaerman (also known as cosmic comic Swami Beyondananda) will bring two “visionary, solutionary” voices to the show to offer their viewpoints, and then collaborate to find a wiser way forward. We’re not expecting our guests to agree about everything. That would be boring and unproductive!

We do expect that by speaking clearly and listening respectfully, there will be some “Aha’s” and new pathways for co-creation. And there will be plenty of ha-ha’s as well, as Steve and Swami bring much-needed humor to the political landscape.

Even though the show is called Wiki Politiki, the topics and guests will represent a wide range of fields — from spirituality and psychology to economy and ecology, health and wellbeing, and of course, politics. The politics will not focus on the entrenched and clichéd conversations between polarized tribes, but rather on the “meta-issues” that help us rise above and see from a higher perspective.

Listen Live every Tuesday at 5 PM EST at http://omtimes.com/iom]]>enNewsCopyright iOM Radio Network - OMTimeshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/40a0602e0a64d6910c332cb97593d89d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/wiki-politikiWed, 28 Feb 2024 19:57:42 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesiOM Radio Network - OMTimesfeeds@spreaker.comAt a time when political polarization, dysfunction, and confusion seem to be at an all-time high, and when noise and static seem to be drowning out sane discourse … the Wiki Politiki Radio Show offers a heartening alternative.
Its purpose is to cultivate the wisdom of many perspectives, and create generative conversations to help us work together to find real solutions to the problems we face … or as Swami would say, “Let’s bring left and right front and center to turn the funk into function, and leave the junk at the junction.”

Each week on the Wiki Politiki Radio Show, host Steve Bhaerman (also known as cosmic comic Swami Beyondananda) will bring two “visionary, solutionary” voices to the show to offer their viewpoints, and then collaborate to find a wiser way forward. We’re not expecting our guests to agree about everything. That would be boring and unproductive!

We do expect that by speaking clearly and listening respectfully, there will be some “Aha’s” and new pathways for co-creation. And there will be plenty of ha-ha’s as well, as Steve and Swami bring much-needed humor to the political landscape.

Even though the show is called Wiki Politiki, the topics and guests will represent a wide range of fields — from spirituality and psychology to economy and ecology, health and wellbeing, and of course, politics. The politics will not focus on the entrenched and clichéd conversations between polarized tribes, but rather on the “meta-issues” that help us rise above and see from a higher perspective.

Listen Live every Tuesday at 5 PM EST at http://omtimes.com/iom]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meryl-nass-is-covid-the-new-9-11--45048130
From “Conspiracy Theory” To Con’s Piracy Reality

Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media.

Aired Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with M.D. and Vaccine Expert Meryl Nass

“Call me a tie-dyed-in-the-wool optimystic, but I believe we can achieve herd immunity without unheard of impunity.” — Swami Beyondananda

In 2004, the renowned theologian and philosopher David Ray Griffin published a book called The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions About the Bush Administration and 9/11. He was referring to a document released in 1997 by neoconservative think-tank, Project For A New American Century (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_for_the_New_American_Century) called Statement of Principles, Rebuilding America’s Defenses/. The document declared that to mobilize public opinion to support America’s 21st century military agenda, a “New Pearl Harbor” would be needed.



Griffin (https://bohemian.com/unquestioned-answers-1/) and numerous other “coincidence theorists” noted how conveniently the 9/11 attacks were used to justify the War on Terror, the Afghanistan invasion and Iraq War that have become the Forever War, with no end in sight. It also produced the so-called Patriot Act, which has led to the routine, thorough surveillance of American citizens that we have been asked to accept as “the new normal.”

Well folks, there is now a NEW “new normal” thanks to the current COVID crisis, that seeks to install more surveillance and more encroachment of natural rights and human liberties. Our guest this week, is MD and vaccine expert Dr. Meryl Nass. She, along with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. of Children’s Health Defense, has produced a well-researched – and frightening – document that offers damning evidence that effective early treatments for COVID-19 were intentionally withheld so that vaccines could be fast-tracked without trials as emergency measures.

Given how much we heard about how Donald Trump’s failure to handle the crisis and how many lives were lost as a result, it may be that many, many more lives were lost because these treatments were withheld.

Is this conspiracy theory or con’s piracy reality? Is there a smoking gun, and if so, what can be done about it?

Meryl Nass is on the front lines in this battle over – well, over which reality prevails.

Meryl Nass, MD, ABIM, is an internist with special interests in vaccine-induced illnesses, chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War illness, fibromyalgia, and toxicology. As a biological warfare epidemiologist, she investigated world’s largest anthrax epizootic, in Zimbabwe, and developed a model for analyzing epidemics to assess whether they are natural or man-made. She is also an expert on Gulf War Syndrome and its relationship to the anthrax vaccine given to troops. She has played a major role in creation of a coalition that has fought the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, and is active in assisting legal teams defending anthrax vaccine refusers and ill service members in the U.S. and Canada.



If you’re ready to face some unpleasant truths that just might upset us free, please join us this Tuesday, May 25th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.



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If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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#MerylNass #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/d6070eec-27f0-30fd-9970-2aab68845d79Wed, 26 May 2021 02:12:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMeryl Nass – Is COVID the New 9/11? From “Conspiracy Theory” To Con’s Piracy Reality Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media. Aired Tuesday, May 25,...
From “Conspiracy Theory” To Con’s Piracy Reality

Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media.

Aired Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with M.D. and Vaccine Expert Meryl Nass

“Call me a tie-dyed-in-the-wool optimystic, but I believe we can achieve herd immunity without unheard of impunity.” — Swami Beyondananda

In 2004, the renowned theologian and philosopher David Ray Griffin published a book called The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions About the Bush Administration and 9/11. He was referring to a document released in 1997 by neoconservative think-tank, Project For A New American Century (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_for_the_New_American_Century) called Statement of Principles, Rebuilding America’s Defenses/. The document declared that to mobilize public opinion to support America’s 21st century military agenda, a “New Pearl Harbor” would be needed.



Griffin (https://bohemian.com/unquestioned-answers-1/) and numerous other “coincidence theorists” noted how conveniently the 9/11 attacks were used to justify the War on Terror, the Afghanistan invasion and Iraq War that have become the Forever War, with no end in sight. It also produced the so-called Patriot Act, which has led to the routine, thorough surveillance of American citizens that we have been asked to accept as “the new normal.”

Well folks, there is now a NEW “new normal” thanks to the current COVID crisis, that seeks to install more surveillance and more encroachment of natural rights and human liberties. Our guest this week, is MD and vaccine expert Dr. Meryl Nass. She, along with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. of Children’s Health Defense, has produced a well-researched – and frightening – document that offers damning evidence that effective early treatments for COVID-19 were intentionally withheld so that vaccines could be fast-tracked without trials as emergency measures.

Given how much we heard about how Donald Trump’s failure to handle the crisis and how many lives were lost as a result, it may be that many, many more lives were lost because these treatments were withheld.

Is this conspiracy theory or con’s piracy reality? Is there a smoking gun, and if so, what can be done about it?

Meryl Nass is on the front lines in this battle over – well, over which reality prevails.

Meryl Nass, MD, ABIM, is an internist with special interests in vaccine-induced illnesses, chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War illness, fibromyalgia, and toxicology. As a biological warfare epidemiologist, she investigated world’s largest anthrax epizootic, in Zimbabwe, and developed a model for analyzing epidemics to assess whether they are natural or man-made. She is also an expert on Gulf War Syndrome and its relationship to the anthrax vaccine given to troops. She has played a major role in creation of a coalition that has fought the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, and is active in assisting legal teams defending anthrax vaccine refusers and ill service members in the U.S. and Canada.



If you’re ready to face some unpleasant truths that just might upset us free, please join us this Tuesday, May 25th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.



Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

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How And Why America Must Awaken Beyond Woke

Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media.

Aired Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Wiki Politiki Host Steve Bhaerman

“Call me a tie-dyed-in-the-wool optimystic, but I believe we can achieve herd immunity without unheard of impunity.” — Swami Beyondananda

This week, we are going to turn the tables – or at least turn the mike. After doing more than 150 interviews on Wiki Politiki over the past three-and-a-half years, I’m putting myself on the other side of the mike, thanks to my colleague and co-heart, Veronica Entwistle, host of Paradigm Shifters Radio. She did an interview with me last month for her show and with her kind permission we are re-running it on my show.

I must say that in the time since we launched Wiki Politiki in the fall of 2017, I have learned so much and been so inspired by the evolutionaries and solutionaries I featured, that I wanted to offer a “we are here” assessment of our – you know the word – shituation at this point.



I guess this will be our official announcement, but as of July Wiki Politiki will be evolving to a video format, The Wiki Politiki Zoom Room, that will allow for more interactivity and personal contact with our guests. I am so grateful for Chris Buck and the folks at Om Times Radio for hosting us all this time, and I am going to miss that opening gong and OM that begins our show.

Before we here more from me, I would like to introduce Veronica Entwistle and Paradigm Shifters. Veronica is an intuitive and energy counselor who specializes in NEAR-LIFE experiences – helping her clients discover universal understandings to help them live more fully in the present time and in her words, “fully harness the potential of your inner-self.” As part of this work, she has been hosting Paradigm Shifters Radio, featuring those ready to shift the prevailing paradigm from dominate-or-be-dominated to thrival for each and all.

To hear this her interview with me on the latest in the Great Upwising, please join us this Tuesday, May 18th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Veronica Entwistle and Paradigm Shifters, please go here: https://veronicaentwistle.com/paradigm-shifters/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!

Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/

#Truth #VeronicaEntwistle #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/ec1b3deb-3a9a-3242-aa80-ca4e4d81e046Wed, 19 May 2021 03:30:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesSteve Bhaerman – The Truth Shall Upset You Free How And Why America Must Awaken Beyond Woke Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media. Aired Tuesday, May...
How And Why America Must Awaken Beyond Woke

Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media.

Aired Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Wiki Politiki Host Steve Bhaerman

“Call me a tie-dyed-in-the-wool optimystic, but I believe we can achieve herd immunity without unheard of impunity.” — Swami Beyondananda

This week, we are going to turn the tables – or at least turn the mike. After doing more than 150 interviews on Wiki Politiki over the past three-and-a-half years, I’m putting myself on the other side of the mike, thanks to my colleague and co-heart, Veronica Entwistle, host of Paradigm Shifters Radio. She did an interview with me last month for her show and with her kind permission we are re-running it on my show.

I must say that in the time since we launched Wiki Politiki in the fall of 2017, I have learned so much and been so inspired by the evolutionaries and solutionaries I featured, that I wanted to offer a “we are here” assessment of our – you know the word – shituation at this point.



I guess this will be our official announcement, but as of July Wiki Politiki will be evolving to a video format, The Wiki Politiki Zoom Room, that will allow for more interactivity and personal contact with our guests. I am so grateful for Chris Buck and the folks at Om Times Radio for hosting us all this time, and I am going to miss that opening gong and OM that begins our show.

Before we here more from me, I would like to introduce Veronica Entwistle and Paradigm Shifters. Veronica is an intuitive and energy counselor who specializes in NEAR-LIFE experiences – helping her clients discover universal understandings to help them live more fully in the present time and in her words, “fully harness the potential of your inner-self.” As part of this work, she has been hosting Paradigm Shifters Radio, featuring those ready to shift the prevailing paradigm from dominate-or-be-dominated to thrival for each and all.

To hear this her interview with me on the latest in the Great Upwising, please join us this Tuesday, May 18th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Veronica Entwistle and Paradigm Shifters, please go here: https://veronicaentwistle.com/paradigm-shifters/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!

Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/

#Truth #VeronicaEntwistle #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3558consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dana-ullman-sociopaths-vs-homeopaths--44769250https://homeopathic.com/ You can read his Huff Post article on Wikipedia and homeopathy here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dysfunction-at-wikipedia-_b_5924226 Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness” If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/ Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks) Go ahead,]]>omtimes.podbean.com/3973dc78-fb6a-3a1c-9a70-fb34dbe79e9fWed, 12 May 2021 02:45:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDana Ullman – Sociopaths vs. Homeopaths The De-Platforming of Natural Medicine Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media. Aired Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:00...https://homeopathic.com/ You can read his Huff Post article on Wikipedia and homeopathy here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dysfunction-at-wikipedia-_b_5924226 Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness” If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/ Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks) Go ahead,]]>3377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-reed-do-we-need-a-vaccination-against-deception--44642708
A Sane and Sacred Community Will Help Us

Achieve Herd Immunity Against Unheard of Impunity

Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media.

Aired Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Global Visionary Jack Reed, Author of The Next Evolution: a Blueprint for Transforming the Planet.

“Covering the mouth and nose to slow the spread of a viral disease is one thing. Being forced to cover our eyes and ears to stop the spread of novel viral ideas, that’s something else.” — Swami Beyondananda

When Lyndon Johnson was President, there was a popular riddle. How can you tell when the President is telling the truth? When he wiggles his ears, he is telling the truth. When he scratches his nose, he is telling the truth. When he rubs is eyes, he is telling the truth. When he opens his mouth … he is lying.

We the people have been acculturated to being lied to by politicians, and now it is becoming clear that it’s not just the politicians – it’s the entire political system, including the corporate media – that is lying to us.

Ever since the Jonestown massacre more than 40 years ago, the term “drink the Kool-Aid” has been used to describe weapons of mass-deception. Today however, that Kool-Aid has been rebranded as “fine wine”, as people are being asked to buy the notion that ONLY the vaccine will protect us from the deadly COVID germ and allow us to return to “normal.”

Our guest this week, Jack Reed, just wrote a compelling essay called “Kool-Aid”, where he lays out deception after deception, from the Gulf of Tonkin attack that didn’t happen, to the Patriot Act passed in the aftermath of the 911 attacks, to the current lockdown of both people and information during the COVID-19 crisis – each of which has increased the power of the state, and diminished the power of the people. In the middle of this essay, he suggests that maybe what we need is a vaccine against deception.

The closest we have to that is recognizing the patterns of deceit, and cultivating the courage to see them and call it out.

And the good news is … in addition to being able to unblinkingly look at the awful truth, Jack is a clear-eyed visionary able to point us toward the world we want instead – and offer practical ways to get there.

Jack Reed is a speaker, seminar leader, consultant for corporations and non-profit organizations, team-building facilitator, co-creator and trainer in the Community Planet consensus process, and author of The Next Evolution: a Blueprint for Transforming the Planet. in addition to 15 years experience living in an urban cooperative community where he was an active leader, Jack has created and facilitated consensus trainings for many groups starting with the Peace Theological Seminary in the early 90’s, in France, and most recently with the One Community team.

If you’re ready to face the awful truth and embrace the awesome opportunity, please join us this Tuesday, May 4th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about the Community Planet Foundation and Jack’s work, please go here: https://www.communityplanet.org/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!

Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/

#JackReed #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/d30df45d-4721-32f3-8f2a-09845ef709caWed, 05 May 2021 02:15:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesJack Reed – Do We Need A “Vaccination” Against Deception? A Sane and Sacred Community Will Help Us Achieve Herd Immunity Against Unheard of Impunity Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not...
A Sane and Sacred Community Will Help Us

Achieve Herd Immunity Against Unheard of Impunity

Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media.

Aired Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Global Visionary Jack Reed, Author of The Next Evolution: a Blueprint for Transforming the Planet.

“Covering the mouth and nose to slow the spread of a viral disease is one thing. Being forced to cover our eyes and ears to stop the spread of novel viral ideas, that’s something else.” — Swami Beyondananda

When Lyndon Johnson was President, there was a popular riddle. How can you tell when the President is telling the truth? When he wiggles his ears, he is telling the truth. When he scratches his nose, he is telling the truth. When he rubs is eyes, he is telling the truth. When he opens his mouth … he is lying.

We the people have been acculturated to being lied to by politicians, and now it is becoming clear that it’s not just the politicians – it’s the entire political system, including the corporate media – that is lying to us.

Ever since the Jonestown massacre more than 40 years ago, the term “drink the Kool-Aid” has been used to describe weapons of mass-deception. Today however, that Kool-Aid has been rebranded as “fine wine”, as people are being asked to buy the notion that ONLY the vaccine will protect us from the deadly COVID germ and allow us to return to “normal.”

Our guest this week, Jack Reed, just wrote a compelling essay called “Kool-Aid”, where he lays out deception after deception, from the Gulf of Tonkin attack that didn’t happen, to the Patriot Act passed in the aftermath of the 911 attacks, to the current lockdown of both people and information during the COVID-19 crisis – each of which has increased the power of the state, and diminished the power of the people. In the middle of this essay, he suggests that maybe what we need is a vaccine against deception.

The closest we have to that is recognizing the patterns of deceit, and cultivating the courage to see them and call it out.

And the good news is … in addition to being able to unblinkingly look at the awful truth, Jack is a clear-eyed visionary able to point us toward the world we want instead – and offer practical ways to get there.

Jack Reed is a speaker, seminar leader, consultant for corporations and non-profit organizations, team-building facilitator, co-creator and trainer in the Community Planet consensus process, and author of The Next Evolution: a Blueprint for Transforming the Planet. in addition to 15 years experience living in an urban cooperative community where he was an active leader, Jack has created and facilitated consensus trainings for many groups starting with the Peace Theological Seminary in the early 90’s, in France, and most recently with the One Community team.

If you’re ready to face the awful truth and embrace the awesome opportunity, please join us this Tuesday, May 4th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about the Community Planet Foundation and Jack’s work, please go here: https://www.communityplanet.org/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Go...]]>3430consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-crispin-miller-propaganda--44537366
Irony Deficiency and Truth Decay in “Not-See” America

Aired Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media.

Interview with Author, Journalist and Professor Mark Crispin Miller

“Notseeism: Deadly disease of the body politic where people choose to not see what is too uncomfortable to look at.” — Swami Beyondananda

As the Swami has been telling us for years now, the body politic is one sick puppy, suffering from irony deficiency … truth decay … electile dysfunction … and most recently from bi-polar disorder.

As a result, what we used to call democracy is in the intensive care unit – and those who intensively care about its survival are finding themselves more and more marginalized. Fortunately, we still have that bastion of truth, academia, where in the spirit of the Free Speech Movement more than half a century ago, academic freedom is alive and well as professors and students freely and frankly discuss the most divisive issues of our time.

Oh … wait a minute.

That must be happening in a parallel universe.

In this universe, a professor who has literally written the book on propaganda – or at least wrote the preface to one – is on the verge of being fired for teaching about propaganda. His crime? Pointing out the propaganda being promoted by the university itself.

Fortunately, his colleagues at the university have bravely rallied around him, and …

Oh … OK. That too is happening in a parallel universe.

Oh, well. All’s well that ends Orwell.

Our guest today, Mark Crispin Miller, has been fighting “notseeism” for decades, courageously pointing out those uncomfortable truths that others choose to not see. Now he is embroiled in his own battle to keep his position at NYU, after unmasking the propaganda about masking, and being guilty of “hate speech” – now defined as saying anything that the power structure hates to hear.

Mark Crispin Miller earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in 1971, and his doctorate in English from Johns Hopkins University in 1977. He is currently a Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at New York University. He is the author of several books, including, The Bush Dyslexicon: Observations on a National Disorder, Cruel and Unusual: Bush/Cheney’s New World Order and Fooled Again: The Real Case for Electoral Reform (2007).

Miller is the editor of Forbidden Bookshelf, an e-book series that revives important works now out of print, most of which were variously killed at birth. He also wrote the introduction to the 2004 edition of Edward Bernays’ book Propaganda. He is also editor of News From the Underground.

If you believe in the credo of the Great Upwising, the truth shall UPSET you free, please join us this Tuesday, April 27th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To watch an eye-opening and jaw-dropping conversation about Mark’s ordeal, please go here: https://www.corbettreport.com/interview-1633-mark-crispin-miller-exposes-propaganda-in-the-academy/

And to find out about and support his libel lawsuit, go here: https://markcrispinmiller.com/

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#MarkCrispinMiller #Propaganda #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/294a502f-4dc2-3545-a8a9-058d562c30b1Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:29:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesPropaganda Expert Is In Trouble For… Teaching About Propaganda Irony Deficiency and Truth Decay in “Not-See” America Aired Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and...
Irony Deficiency and Truth Decay in “Not-See” America

Aired Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media.

Interview with Author, Journalist and Professor Mark Crispin Miller

“Notseeism: Deadly disease of the body politic where people choose to not see what is too uncomfortable to look at.” — Swami Beyondananda

As the Swami has been telling us for years now, the body politic is one sick puppy, suffering from irony deficiency … truth decay … electile dysfunction … and most recently from bi-polar disorder.

As a result, what we used to call democracy is in the intensive care unit – and those who intensively care about its survival are finding themselves more and more marginalized. Fortunately, we still have that bastion of truth, academia, where in the spirit of the Free Speech Movement more than half a century ago, academic freedom is alive and well as professors and students freely and frankly discuss the most divisive issues of our time.

Oh … wait a minute.

That must be happening in a parallel universe.

In this universe, a professor who has literally written the book on propaganda – or at least wrote the preface to one – is on the verge of being fired for teaching about propaganda. His crime? Pointing out the propaganda being promoted by the university itself.

Fortunately, his colleagues at the university have bravely rallied around him, and …

Oh … OK. That too is happening in a parallel universe.

Oh, well. All’s well that ends Orwell.

Our guest today, Mark Crispin Miller, has been fighting “notseeism” for decades, courageously pointing out those uncomfortable truths that others choose to not see. Now he is embroiled in his own battle to keep his position at NYU, after unmasking the propaganda about masking, and being guilty of “hate speech” – now defined as saying anything that the power structure hates to hear.

Mark Crispin Miller earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in 1971, and his doctorate in English from Johns Hopkins University in 1977. He is currently a Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at New York University. He is the author of several books, including, The Bush Dyslexicon: Observations on a National Disorder, Cruel and Unusual: Bush/Cheney’s New World Order and Fooled Again: The Real Case for Electoral Reform (2007).

Miller is the editor of Forbidden Bookshelf, an e-book series that revives important works now out of print, most of which were variously killed at birth. He also wrote the introduction to the 2004 edition of Edward Bernays’ book Propaganda. He is also editor of News From the Underground.

If you believe in the credo of the Great Upwising, the truth shall UPSET you free, please join us this Tuesday, April 27th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To watch an eye-opening and jaw-dropping conversation about Mark’s ordeal, please go here: https://www.corbettreport.com/interview-1633-mark-crispin-miller-exposes-propaganda-in-the-academy/

And to find out about and support his libel lawsuit, go here: https://markcrispinmiller.com/

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How the Prospect of “Life After Death” Informs Life BEFORE Death



Aired Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Dr. Bruce Greyson, Author of “After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond”

“I haven’t actually had a near-death experience myself, but I hear it’s out of this world.” — Swami Beyondananda

And now for something completely different…

While we think of politics as extremely “this-worldly”, this week we are going to explore the otherworldly domain of near-death experiences and their implications for how we perceive life and death, and conduct ourselves in this world.

This is a personal issue for me. When I was eight years old, my dad suffered a near-fatal heart attack, and afterward reported what would now be termed a near-death experience. While he was unconscious, his sister Betty, who had passed just a month before, beckoned to him from across a bridge. For some reason – possibly because he had two young boys to take care of – he declined the invitation and returned to this world. He lived another 18 years, long enough to see his boys grown up and on their way to fulfilling lives.

As a boy, I continued to read about these experiences in Reader’s Digest, probably the only publication in the 1950s and 1960s that would give the experience credence.

Fast-forward to 1980, when I was teaching a creative writing class for adults at the University of Michigan. One of my students was Dr. Bruce Greyson, at that time the emergency room psychiatrist at University of Michigan hospital. He was working on a story with a metaphysical theme, and one week when he was out of town, I was surprised to receive an installment from him in the mail in an envelope marked, “University of Virginia, Department of Parapsychology.” Needless to say, I was intrigued. When he returned, I asked him about it. He looked around to make sure I was the only one who could hear him. He then told me he did his psychiatric residency working with Ian Stevenson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Stevenson), who was investigating children who remembered past life experiences. (I will save the full story for the interview itself.)



In any case, Bruce and I stayed connected over the years and he has made the study of near-death experiences as his life’s work. As a scientist without a religious belief system, he has been relentless in seeking some physical explanation for the anecdotal data he received from patients who had vivid memories of what transpired when their brains were “dead”. These individuals quite often knew things they had no business knowing – including the awareness of loved ones who died while they themselves were unconscious and would have had no way of finding out.

Do these inexplicable experiences that defy linear logic and scientific dogma have implications for the awakening needed to transform politics? I say they do!

Bruce Greyson is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, and is author of After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond (2021), co-author of “Irreducible Mind” and co-editor of The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences (2009). He has written many journal articles, and has given media interviews, and has been called the father of research in near-death experiences.

If you’re curious about what near-death studies have to offer both about life after death and life BEFORE death, please join us this Tuesday, April 20th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Bruce Greyson and his work please go here: https://www.brucegreyson.com/

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#DrBruceGreyson #NearDeathExperiences #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/d236b4c1-5d8e-301e-b2b0-02d498d9698fWed, 21 Apr 2021 02:36:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDr. Bruce Greyson – Near-Death Experiences and the Great Upwising How the Prospect of “Life After Death” Informs Life BEFORE Death Aired Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Dr. Bruce Greyson, Author of “After: A...
How the Prospect of “Life After Death” Informs Life BEFORE Death



Aired Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Dr. Bruce Greyson, Author of “After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond”

“I haven’t actually had a near-death experience myself, but I hear it’s out of this world.” — Swami Beyondananda

And now for something completely different…

While we think of politics as extremely “this-worldly”, this week we are going to explore the otherworldly domain of near-death experiences and their implications for how we perceive life and death, and conduct ourselves in this world.

This is a personal issue for me. When I was eight years old, my dad suffered a near-fatal heart attack, and afterward reported what would now be termed a near-death experience. While he was unconscious, his sister Betty, who had passed just a month before, beckoned to him from across a bridge. For some reason – possibly because he had two young boys to take care of – he declined the invitation and returned to this world. He lived another 18 years, long enough to see his boys grown up and on their way to fulfilling lives.

As a boy, I continued to read about these experiences in Reader’s Digest, probably the only publication in the 1950s and 1960s that would give the experience credence.

Fast-forward to 1980, when I was teaching a creative writing class for adults at the University of Michigan. One of my students was Dr. Bruce Greyson, at that time the emergency room psychiatrist at University of Michigan hospital. He was working on a story with a metaphysical theme, and one week when he was out of town, I was surprised to receive an installment from him in the mail in an envelope marked, “University of Virginia, Department of Parapsychology.” Needless to say, I was intrigued. When he returned, I asked him about it. He looked around to make sure I was the only one who could hear him. He then told me he did his psychiatric residency working with Ian Stevenson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Stevenson), who was investigating children who remembered past life experiences. (I will save the full story for the interview itself.)



In any case, Bruce and I stayed connected over the years and he has made the study of near-death experiences as his life’s work. As a scientist without a religious belief system, he has been relentless in seeking some physical explanation for the anecdotal data he received from patients who had vivid memories of what transpired when their brains were “dead”. These individuals quite often knew things they had no business knowing – including the awareness of loved ones who died while they themselves were unconscious and would have had no way of finding out.

Do these inexplicable experiences that defy linear logic and scientific dogma have implications for the awakening needed to transform politics? I say they do!

Bruce Greyson is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, and is author of After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond (2021), co-author of “Irreducible Mind” and co-editor of The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences (2009). He has written many journal articles, and has given media interviews, and has been called the father of research in near-death experiences.

If you’re curious about what near-death studies have to offer both about life after death and life BEFORE death, please join us this Tuesday, April 20th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Bruce Greyson and his work please go here: 3380consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diane-perlman-grave-new-world--44329316
The Vaccine Passport and the Dynamics of Domination

Aired Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Political Psychologist, Activist and Writer Diane Perlman

“Notseeism: The habit of choosing to not see what is too uncomfortable to look at.” — Swami Beyondananda



Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media. You should discuss the Coronavirus vaccinations with your personal physician and get their recommendations based on your health history. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html for the latest information.

America – and indeed the world – is living in two parallel realities.

In one reality, experts are lauding the new vaccines as the only way to liberate us from the COVID pandemic and lockdown. Those who are “vaccine-hesitant” or doubt the efficacy of masking and social distancing are seen as science-deniers and ignorant, selfish Trumpsters.

In another reality, the vaccines – particularly if made mandatory or de facto mandatory via vaccine passports – are viewed as untested, potentially dangerous, and an attempt to install medical totalitarianism. Critics of the “vaccine as savior” policy point to the censorship and de-platforming of any alternative views – including successful treatments of COVID cases that make hospitalization unnecessary – and wonder how many deaths could have been avoided had these simple and inexpensive treatments been publicized and made widely available.

So who – or what – is right? Is there a middle ground as this seeming reality chasm widens?

This week, we have re-invited a guest we had earlier this year, Diane Perlman, to discuss vaccine passports, censorship, polarization, and the psychological barriers to seeing the whole picture. She is in the process of establishing a new site CoronaWise, to offer irrefutable facts and undeniable evidence that the media has conveniently omitted, so that we can make wiser choices around vaccinations and handling these crises in the future.

Diane Perlman, PhD, is a clinical and political psychologist, conflict analyst, interdisciplinary social scientist, author, educator, mediator, lifelong human rights advocate, environmentalist, and patent holder. She is interested in psychological dynamics of conflict and reconciliation, and strategies of win-win conflict transformation capable of producing enduring security. Previously she had a clinical practice in individual, couple and family therapy, psychoneuroimmunology and Jungian oriented psychotherapy.



If you’re ready to move beyond propaganda and fear-mongering to find a likelier story, please join us this Tuesday, April 13th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.



To find out more about Diane Perlman and her work, please go here: https://www.consciouspolitics.org/

You can read her most recent Medium article here: https://medium.com/illumination/the-vaccine-passport-and-the-dynamics-of-domination-ea9e19807225

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#DianePerlman #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/8ec6650c-e901-382a-b848-471320640d0bWed, 14 Apr 2021 02:10:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDiane Perlman – Grave New World? The Vaccine Passport and the Dynamics of Domination Aired Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Political Psychologist, Activist and Writer Diane Perlman “Notseeism: The habit of...
The Vaccine Passport and the Dynamics of Domination

Aired Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Political Psychologist, Activist and Writer Diane Perlman

“Notseeism: The habit of choosing to not see what is too uncomfortable to look at.” — Swami Beyondananda



Disclaimer: The views expressed on this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of OMTimes Media. You should discuss the Coronavirus vaccinations with your personal physician and get their recommendations based on your health history. Visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html for the latest information.

America – and indeed the world – is living in two parallel realities.

In one reality, experts are lauding the new vaccines as the only way to liberate us from the COVID pandemic and lockdown. Those who are “vaccine-hesitant” or doubt the efficacy of masking and social distancing are seen as science-deniers and ignorant, selfish Trumpsters.

In another reality, the vaccines – particularly if made mandatory or de facto mandatory via vaccine passports – are viewed as untested, potentially dangerous, and an attempt to install medical totalitarianism. Critics of the “vaccine as savior” policy point to the censorship and de-platforming of any alternative views – including successful treatments of COVID cases that make hospitalization unnecessary – and wonder how many deaths could have been avoided had these simple and inexpensive treatments been publicized and made widely available.

So who – or what – is right? Is there a middle ground as this seeming reality chasm widens?

This week, we have re-invited a guest we had earlier this year, Diane Perlman, to discuss vaccine passports, censorship, polarization, and the psychological barriers to seeing the whole picture. She is in the process of establishing a new site CoronaWise, to offer irrefutable facts and undeniable evidence that the media has conveniently omitted, so that we can make wiser choices around vaccinations and handling these crises in the future.

Diane Perlman, PhD, is a clinical and political psychologist, conflict analyst, interdisciplinary social scientist, author, educator, mediator, lifelong human rights advocate, environmentalist, and patent holder. She is interested in psychological dynamics of conflict and reconciliation, and strategies of win-win conflict transformation capable of producing enduring security. Previously she had a clinical practice in individual, couple and family therapy, psychoneuroimmunology and Jungian oriented psychotherapy.



If you’re ready to move beyond propaganda and fear-mongering to find a likelier story, please join us this Tuesday, April 13th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.



To find out more about Diane Perlman and her work, please go here: https://www.consciouspolitics.org/

You can read her most recent Medium article here: https://medium.com/illumination/the-vaccine-passport-and-the-dynamics-of-domination-ea9e19807225

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The Doctrine of Discovery and Domination

Aired Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Native American Scholar and Activist Steven Newcomb

“Domination isn’t a race issue. It’s a human race issue.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the wake of the “woke” culture and Black Lives Matter movement, there has been much focus on white privilege, and how the lives of privileged white people differ radically from those of people of color. While all this is undoubtedly true, and those people continue to suffer “micro-aggressions” from unconscious white folks, it’s the MACRO-AGGRESSION that nobody wants to talk about.

That macro-aggression is the dominator meme that we conveniently mistaken for “the way things are” that impacts us all, reflecting the domination exploitation paradigm that permeates every institution in our society. And while the Doctrine of Discovery stems from the Papal bulls issued in the 15th century giving white conquistadors the right to rape, pillage and massacre non-Christian people, it goes back further than that. In fact, we might look at the Inquisition as the perfect example of “white-on-white” crime. Domination is a fundamental theme of patriarchal religion, as well as secular scientific materialism focused on the 3 M’s: Materialism, Money, and the Machine.

Our guest this week, Native American legal scholar Steven Newcomb, has been with us before. Today, he is here to go deeper into this pervasive paradigm, to help us address three key questions: What’s so? So what? Now what?

Steven Newcomb (Shawnee, Lenape) is one of the world’s leading scholars on the Doctrine of Discovery and Domination, as well as the author of the best-selling book Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery (Fulcrum, 2008). He is a co-producer of the documentary movie, “The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code,” directed and produced by Sheldon Wolfchild (Dakota), with narration by Buffy Sainte-Marie (Cree). In 1992, Newcomb, along with Birgil Kills Straight (Oglala Lakota) founded the Indigenous Law Institute and began a global campaign to call upon the Holy See to revoke the Vatican papal bull of discovery and domination of May 4, 1493. That campaign has developed into a worldwide movement. http://www.originalfreenations.com/ Here is a photo of him face to face with Pope Francis, asking him to revoke the bull.

If you’re ready to go deeper into the “race issue” to address the “human race issue”, please join us this Tuesday, March 30th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Steven Newcomb and the Doctrine of Discovery, please go here: https://originalfreenations.com/

To access the Doctrine of Discovery documentary live stream, please go here: https://doctrineofdiscovery.org/the-doctrine-of-discovery-unmasking-the-domination-code/

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#StevenNewcomb #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/55f6e091-cf9d-3dea-9e2f-cab554c0a905Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:28:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesSteven Newcomb – The ORIGINAL White Privilege The Doctrine of Discovery and Domination Aired Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Native American Scholar and Activist Steven Newcomb “Domination isn’t a race issue....
The Doctrine of Discovery and Domination

Aired Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Native American Scholar and Activist Steven Newcomb

“Domination isn’t a race issue. It’s a human race issue.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the wake of the “woke” culture and Black Lives Matter movement, there has been much focus on white privilege, and how the lives of privileged white people differ radically from those of people of color. While all this is undoubtedly true, and those people continue to suffer “micro-aggressions” from unconscious white folks, it’s the MACRO-AGGRESSION that nobody wants to talk about.

That macro-aggression is the dominator meme that we conveniently mistaken for “the way things are” that impacts us all, reflecting the domination exploitation paradigm that permeates every institution in our society. And while the Doctrine of Discovery stems from the Papal bulls issued in the 15th century giving white conquistadors the right to rape, pillage and massacre non-Christian people, it goes back further than that. In fact, we might look at the Inquisition as the perfect example of “white-on-white” crime. Domination is a fundamental theme of patriarchal religion, as well as secular scientific materialism focused on the 3 M’s: Materialism, Money, and the Machine.

Our guest this week, Native American legal scholar Steven Newcomb, has been with us before. Today, he is here to go deeper into this pervasive paradigm, to help us address three key questions: What’s so? So what? Now what?

Steven Newcomb (Shawnee, Lenape) is one of the world’s leading scholars on the Doctrine of Discovery and Domination, as well as the author of the best-selling book Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery (Fulcrum, 2008). He is a co-producer of the documentary movie, “The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code,” directed and produced by Sheldon Wolfchild (Dakota), with narration by Buffy Sainte-Marie (Cree). In 1992, Newcomb, along with Birgil Kills Straight (Oglala Lakota) founded the Indigenous Law Institute and began a global campaign to call upon the Holy See to revoke the Vatican papal bull of discovery and domination of May 4, 1493. That campaign has developed into a worldwide movement. http://www.originalfreenations.com/ Here is a photo of him face to face with Pope Francis, asking him to revoke the bull.

If you’re ready to go deeper into the “race issue” to address the “human race issue”, please join us this Tuesday, March 30th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Steven Newcomb and the Doctrine of Discovery, please go here: https://originalfreenations.com/

To access the Doctrine of Discovery documentary live stream, please go here: https://doctrineofdiscovery.org/the-doctrine-of-discovery-unmasking-the-domination-code/

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Transition to An Ecological Civilization

Aired Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with David Korten, author of “When Corporations Rule the World”, and the “ Great Turning”

“If we lose the Earth, there goes our GDP.” — Swami Beyondananda

In 1972 a book was written that was designed to change the world. The book, the Limits of Growth, was the first report issued by the Club of Rome, an organization founded by Italian industrialist Aurelio Peccei and Scottish scientist Alexander King in 1968. The report warned that economic growth could not continue indefinitely because of resource depletion. It went on to sell 30 million copies in more than 30 languages, making it the best-selling environmental book in history.

And yet … here we are nearly half a century later, and experiencing peak everything. The book was remarkably prescient … but apparently had little impact. What happened? And … what can be done about it?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki, David Korten, is a member of the Club of Rome, and has devoted his work to bringing about what he calls an “ecological civilization.” Writes David about the “epic choice” we face:

We can continue to seek marginal adjustments in the culture and institutions of the Imperial Civilization of violence, domination, and exploitation that put us on a path to self-extinction. Or we can transition to an Ecological Civilization dedicated to restoring the health of living Earth’s regenerative systems while securing material sufficiency and spiritual abundance for all people.

Material sufficiency and spiritual abundance – the perfect way to shift from measuring gross national product, to enjoying gross national happiness.

Dr. David Korten is the founder and president of the Living Economies Forum; co-founder, board member, and board chair emeritus of YES! Magazine; an associate fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies; and a full member of the Club of Rome.

He worked for more than thirty-five years in business, academic, and international development institutions before he turned away from the establishment to become a leading critic of what he calls global suicide economy. He is the author of the international best-seller When Corporations Rule the World, along with The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community, Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth and Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth (2015).

If you too recognize our need to make this life-or-death shift and are looking for ways YOU can make a difference, please join us this Tuesday, March 23rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about David Korten, please go here: https://davidkorten.org/

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#DavidKorten #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/4d554cc8-d184-3588-8664-3084c4c44254Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:18:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDavid Korten – From Ego-nomics to Eco-nomics Transition to An Ecological Civilization Aired Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with David Korten, author of “When Corporations Rule the World”, and the “ Great Turning”...
Transition to An Ecological Civilization

Aired Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with David Korten, author of “When Corporations Rule the World”, and the “ Great Turning”

“If we lose the Earth, there goes our GDP.” — Swami Beyondananda

In 1972 a book was written that was designed to change the world. The book, the Limits of Growth, was the first report issued by the Club of Rome, an organization founded by Italian industrialist Aurelio Peccei and Scottish scientist Alexander King in 1968. The report warned that economic growth could not continue indefinitely because of resource depletion. It went on to sell 30 million copies in more than 30 languages, making it the best-selling environmental book in history.

And yet … here we are nearly half a century later, and experiencing peak everything. The book was remarkably prescient … but apparently had little impact. What happened? And … what can be done about it?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki, David Korten, is a member of the Club of Rome, and has devoted his work to bringing about what he calls an “ecological civilization.” Writes David about the “epic choice” we face:

We can continue to seek marginal adjustments in the culture and institutions of the Imperial Civilization of violence, domination, and exploitation that put us on a path to self-extinction. Or we can transition to an Ecological Civilization dedicated to restoring the health of living Earth’s regenerative systems while securing material sufficiency and spiritual abundance for all people.

Material sufficiency and spiritual abundance – the perfect way to shift from measuring gross national product, to enjoying gross national happiness.

Dr. David Korten is the founder and president of the Living Economies Forum; co-founder, board member, and board chair emeritus of YES! Magazine; an associate fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies; and a full member of the Club of Rome.

He worked for more than thirty-five years in business, academic, and international development institutions before he turned away from the establishment to become a leading critic of what he calls global suicide economy. He is the author of the international best-seller When Corporations Rule the World, along with The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community, Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth and Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth (2015).

If you too recognize our need to make this life-or-death shift and are looking for ways YOU can make a difference, please join us this Tuesday, March 23rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about David Korten, please go here: https://davidkorten.org/

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#DavidKorten #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3385consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonathan-granoff-from-homeland-insecurity-to-heartland-security--43929131
Shifting to A Global Culture of Peace

Aired Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Attorney, Author and Documentarian Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute

“If war is a necessary evil, it’s time to establish peace as a necessary good.” — Swami Beyondananda

It is sadly true and truly sad. What has come to be known as globalism can also be called gobble-ism, as it has become a way for those with way too much money and way too much power to gobble up our planetary resources, and keep the world’s population armed against one another. To keep this system in place, there is a system of “impropaganda” perpetuated by a media controlled by a few corporate players. In other words, globalization = gobble-ization = Goebbelization.

Fortunately, there is an awakening – an upwising – by those who see a new kind of global engagement that comes from bottom up awareness instead of top-down imposition.

Our guest this week, Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute, is truly a voice in the bewilderness, who recognizes that our current way of pursuing “security” is both obsolete and obsolethal. Instead of promoting endless growth – that is, extraction of nonrenewable resources – and preserving peace by preparing for war, we need to encourage the cooperation necessary for sustainable living and development. I know, I know. He is proposing a sane world. He must be crazy.

My sense is that he is calling forth a “sane asylum” where we find and cultivate the sane and sacred center that represents our true human potential.

Jonathan Granoff is an attorney, author and international advocate emphasizing the legal and ethical dimensions of human development and security, with a specific focus on advancing the rule of law to address international security and the threats posed by nuclear weapons. He serves on numerous governing and advisory boards including: Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, Fortune Forum, Jane Goodall Institute, the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament, and Middle Powers Initiative. He is a recipient of the Rutgers University School of Law’s Arthur E. Armitage Distinguished Alumni Award and a 2014 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Writes Jonathan in a recent piece: “The planet can be understood as one integrated living system. Humanity can be understood as one species in a web of life. We require a new set of ideas in accord with this understanding.”

If you’d like to find ways to turn this ideal into the real deal, please join us this Tuesday, March 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Jonathan Granoff and the Global Security Institute, please go here: https://gsinstitute.org/

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#JonathanGranoff #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/22b9c711-1e41-3855-b46a-010448f8cd20Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:36:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesJonathan Granoff – From Homeland Insecurity to Heartland Security Shifting to A Global Culture of Peace Aired Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Attorney, Author and Documentarian Jonathan Granoff, President of the...
Shifting to A Global Culture of Peace

Aired Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Attorney, Author and Documentarian Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute

“If war is a necessary evil, it’s time to establish peace as a necessary good.” — Swami Beyondananda

It is sadly true and truly sad. What has come to be known as globalism can also be called gobble-ism, as it has become a way for those with way too much money and way too much power to gobble up our planetary resources, and keep the world’s population armed against one another. To keep this system in place, there is a system of “impropaganda” perpetuated by a media controlled by a few corporate players. In other words, globalization = gobble-ization = Goebbelization.

Fortunately, there is an awakening – an upwising – by those who see a new kind of global engagement that comes from bottom up awareness instead of top-down imposition.

Our guest this week, Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute, is truly a voice in the bewilderness, who recognizes that our current way of pursuing “security” is both obsolete and obsolethal. Instead of promoting endless growth – that is, extraction of nonrenewable resources – and preserving peace by preparing for war, we need to encourage the cooperation necessary for sustainable living and development. I know, I know. He is proposing a sane world. He must be crazy.

My sense is that he is calling forth a “sane asylum” where we find and cultivate the sane and sacred center that represents our true human potential.

Jonathan Granoff is an attorney, author and international advocate emphasizing the legal and ethical dimensions of human development and security, with a specific focus on advancing the rule of law to address international security and the threats posed by nuclear weapons. He serves on numerous governing and advisory boards including: Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, Fortune Forum, Jane Goodall Institute, the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament, and Middle Powers Initiative. He is a recipient of the Rutgers University School of Law’s Arthur E. Armitage Distinguished Alumni Award and a 2014 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Writes Jonathan in a recent piece: “The planet can be understood as one integrated living system. Humanity can be understood as one species in a web of life. We require a new set of ideas in accord with this understanding.”

If you’d like to find ways to turn this ideal into the real deal, please join us this Tuesday, March 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Jonathan Granoff and the Global Security Institute, please go here: https://gsinstitute.org/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

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#JonathanGranoff...]]>2946consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vandana-shiva-bill-gates-planetary-savior-or-demonic-force--43823700
Conspiracy Theories vs. Con’s Piracy Facts

Aired Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with World-Renowned Activist Vandana Shiva, Author of “Oneness vs. the 1%: Shattering Illusions, Seeding Freedom”

“Humanity is facing an existential crisis – do we want to continue to exist or not?” — Swami Beyondananda

Bill Gates has become at least as much of a controversial figure as Donald Trump, particularly now that the question of massive and mandatory vaccinations have emerged in the wake of the COVID crisis.

One narrative paints him as a benevolent benefactor determined to use technology to save humanity from disease and starvation.

The other narrative portrays him as a megalomaniacal technocrat bent on owning all the world’s seeds, controlling our food supply, and subjecting the world’s population to mass surveillance, top-down control, and depopulation.

Which of these is right, or better yet, which is closer to the truth?

This week on Wiki Politiki, we are honored to have with us the world-renowned food and justice activist Vandana Shiva, who has been tracking Bill Gates’ activities on behalf of the “green revolution” – hint, it is neither – for decades, and she has some strong evidence-based opinions. In other words, she can help us move past the conspiracy theories with some con’s piracy facts.



Because of time zone challenges, we are re-playing an interview I did with her last fall, and it is more pertinent than ever.



Dr. Vandana Shiva trained as a Physicist. In 1982 she founded an independent institute, the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology dedicated to high quality and independent research to address the most significant ecological and social issues of our times.

In 1991 she founded Navdanya, a national movement to protect the diversity and integrity of living resources, especially native seeds. Her books, ‘The Violence of Green Revolution’ and ‘Monocultures of the Mind’, have become basic challenges to the dominant paradigm of non-sustainable, reductionist agricultural practices. Time Magazine identified her as an environmental hero in 2003. She received the Right Livelihood Award in 1993 and the 2010 Sydney Peace Prize. She is a member of the World Future Council. Her most recent book, Oneness vs. the 1%: Shattering Illusions, Seeding Freedom, exposes the 1%’s model of philanthrocapitalism, which is about deploying unaccountable money to bypass democratic structures, derail diversity, and impose totalitarian ideas based on One Science, One Agriculture, and One History. Instead, Shiva calls for the resurgence of:
• Real knowledge
• Real intelligence
• Real wealth
• Real work
• Real well-being

If you are ready to address some inconvenient truths that shall set us free, please join us this Tuesday, March 9th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

You can find Vandana Shiva online at https://www.navdanya.org/site/

And order her most recent book here: https://www.amazon.com/Oneness-vs-1-Shattering-Illusions/dp/1645020398

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#VandanaShiva #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/9761b204-6a3b-355e-a37d-9ca3d0d7b302Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:39:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesVandana Shiva – Bill Gates: Planetary Savior or Demonic Force? Conspiracy Theories vs. Con’s Piracy Facts Aired Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with World-Renowned Activist Vandana Shiva, Author of “Oneness vs. the 1%:...
Conspiracy Theories vs. Con’s Piracy Facts

Aired Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with World-Renowned Activist Vandana Shiva, Author of “Oneness vs. the 1%: Shattering Illusions, Seeding Freedom”

“Humanity is facing an existential crisis – do we want to continue to exist or not?” — Swami Beyondananda

Bill Gates has become at least as much of a controversial figure as Donald Trump, particularly now that the question of massive and mandatory vaccinations have emerged in the wake of the COVID crisis.

One narrative paints him as a benevolent benefactor determined to use technology to save humanity from disease and starvation.

The other narrative portrays him as a megalomaniacal technocrat bent on owning all the world’s seeds, controlling our food supply, and subjecting the world’s population to mass surveillance, top-down control, and depopulation.

Which of these is right, or better yet, which is closer to the truth?

This week on Wiki Politiki, we are honored to have with us the world-renowned food and justice activist Vandana Shiva, who has been tracking Bill Gates’ activities on behalf of the “green revolution” – hint, it is neither – for decades, and she has some strong evidence-based opinions. In other words, she can help us move past the conspiracy theories with some con’s piracy facts.



Because of time zone challenges, we are re-playing an interview I did with her last fall, and it is more pertinent than ever.



Dr. Vandana Shiva trained as a Physicist. In 1982 she founded an independent institute, the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology dedicated to high quality and independent research to address the most significant ecological and social issues of our times.

In 1991 she founded Navdanya, a national movement to protect the diversity and integrity of living resources, especially native seeds. Her books, ‘The Violence of Green Revolution’ and ‘Monocultures of the Mind’, have become basic challenges to the dominant paradigm of non-sustainable, reductionist agricultural practices. Time Magazine identified her as an environmental hero in 2003. She received the Right Livelihood Award in 1993 and the 2010 Sydney Peace Prize. She is a member of the World Future Council. Her most recent book, Oneness vs. the 1%: Shattering Illusions, Seeding Freedom, exposes the 1%’s model of philanthrocapitalism, which is about deploying unaccountable money to bypass democratic structures, derail diversity, and impose totalitarian ideas based on One Science, One Agriculture, and One History. Instead, Shiva calls for the resurgence of:
• Real knowledge
• Real intelligence
• Real wealth
• Real work
• Real well-being

If you are ready to address some inconvenient truths that shall set us free, please join us this Tuesday, March 9th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

You can find Vandana Shiva online at https://www.navdanya.org/site/

And order her most recent book here: https://www.amazon.com/Oneness-vs-1-Shattering-Illusions/dp/1645020398

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Is The Vaccine Necessary and Desirable?

Aired Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Disclaimer: The views expressed here are not those of OMTimes Media, Inc. We believe individuals should follow the current CDC guidelines for safe practices – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html. In the event you believe you have COVID-19, immediately contact a qualified healthcare professional.



Interview with Dr. Len Saputo, Integrative Medicine Pioneer and Author of “A Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine”

“Re COVID, we can use an injection of sanity.” — Swami Beyondananda

Here is a piece of information that seems to be getting buried in all the “good news” about vaccine availability: Are you aware of the COVID survival rates for the various age groups?

Here goes:

Under age 20 … 99.997% survival rate
Age 20-49 … 99.98 % survival rate
Age 50-69 … 99.5 % survival rate
Over 70 … 95% survival rate

The vaccines have not been approved or licensed by the FDA, only authorized for emergency use. The vaccines don’t promise full immunity, and there can be side effects. Meanwhile, measures for prevention and treatment have been dismissed and de-platformed, with vaccinations being presented as THE way to end the lockdowns, and the masking – although not immediately.

Any0ne not going along with this party line is branded a conspiracy theorist, anti-science or anti-social. To help us navigate this vexing vaxx situation, we have invited Dr. Len Saputo, MD a pioneer in integrative medicine and someone familiar with the science of immunity and vaccinations as our guest this week to shine some light on the shituation.

Dr. Len Saputo is a board-certified internist with more than 50 years of clinical experience. He has pioneered the development of an integrative, holistic, person-centered, preventive health care model called “Health Medicine.” He is the founder of the Health Medicine Forum, a non-profit educational foundation and the Health Medicine Center in Walnut Creek. Len is a practicing physician, motivational speaker, television and radio personality, and was formerly ranked number one in the world in men’s senior singles tennis by the International Tennis Federation. He is the author of the Nautilus Gold Award winning book, A Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine and Science, Spirituality and Medicine. For the past year he has hosted The Voice of Reason Internet live video show that airs twice weekly and is focused on COVID-19. Len’s free website, www.DoctorSaputo.com, has more than 2600 audio and video files organized to provide completely free integrative information on more than 30 common health care conditions.

If you’re ready to hear a doctor’s perspective that hasn’t been doctored by propaganda, please join us this Tuesday, March 2nd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

You can find Dr. Saputo online at https://www.doctorsaputo.com/

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#DrLenSaputo #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/89222d96-88a5-3ec4-a281-72a7b751cf03Wed, 03 Mar 2021 02:55:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDr. Len Saputo – Making Sense of the Vexing Vaxx Narrative Is The Vaccine Necessary and Desirable? Aired Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Disclaimer: The views expressed here are not those of OMTimes Media, Inc. We believe...
Is The Vaccine Necessary and Desirable?

Aired Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Disclaimer: The views expressed here are not those of OMTimes Media, Inc. We believe individuals should follow the current CDC guidelines for safe practices – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html. In the event you believe you have COVID-19, immediately contact a qualified healthcare professional.



Interview with Dr. Len Saputo, Integrative Medicine Pioneer and Author of “A Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine”

“Re COVID, we can use an injection of sanity.” — Swami Beyondananda

Here is a piece of information that seems to be getting buried in all the “good news” about vaccine availability: Are you aware of the COVID survival rates for the various age groups?

Here goes:

Under age 20 … 99.997% survival rate
Age 20-49 … 99.98 % survival rate
Age 50-69 … 99.5 % survival rate
Over 70 … 95% survival rate

The vaccines have not been approved or licensed by the FDA, only authorized for emergency use. The vaccines don’t promise full immunity, and there can be side effects. Meanwhile, measures for prevention and treatment have been dismissed and de-platformed, with vaccinations being presented as THE way to end the lockdowns, and the masking – although not immediately.

Any0ne not going along with this party line is branded a conspiracy theorist, anti-science or anti-social. To help us navigate this vexing vaxx situation, we have invited Dr. Len Saputo, MD a pioneer in integrative medicine and someone familiar with the science of immunity and vaccinations as our guest this week to shine some light on the shituation.

Dr. Len Saputo is a board-certified internist with more than 50 years of clinical experience. He has pioneered the development of an integrative, holistic, person-centered, preventive health care model called “Health Medicine.” He is the founder of the Health Medicine Forum, a non-profit educational foundation and the Health Medicine Center in Walnut Creek. Len is a practicing physician, motivational speaker, television and radio personality, and was formerly ranked number one in the world in men’s senior singles tennis by the International Tennis Federation. He is the author of the Nautilus Gold Award winning book, A Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine and Science, Spirituality and Medicine. For the past year he has hosted The Voice of Reason Internet live video show that airs twice weekly and is focused on COVID-19. Len’s free website, www.DoctorSaputo.com, has more than 2600 audio and video files organized to provide completely free integrative information on more than 30 common health care conditions.

If you’re ready to hear a doctor’s perspective that hasn’t been doctored by propaganda, please join us this Tuesday, March 2nd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

You can find Dr. Saputo online at https://www.doctorsaputo.com/

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How Trusting Hearts Can Live in “Peaceful Tension” with Opposing Minds



Aired Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with Charles Randall Paul, President of Foundation for Inter-Religious Diplomacy

“Truth lives in our hearts, beliefs lie in our heads.” — Swami Beyondananda

One of the big problems with finding a commonly-sensed common sense consensus among citizens across the political spectrum is that … well, we disagree. And these days, different political narratives mean different realities. On last week’s show, we featured the new documentary, “The Reunited States of America,” and how respectful, face-to-face, heart-to-heart communication can rehumanize the “other” and affirm “beloved community.”

And then what?

Do we pretend we don’t disagree on fundamental issues and worldviews? Do we dance around these profound differences, or is there another way? Last summer, I interviewed two thirds of a trio looking to create breakthrough in this regard. Arthur Pena and Jacob Hess are two close friends coming from completely different worldviews. Jacob is a conservative member of the Latter Day Saints. Arthur characterizes himself as a “gay, libertarian, Marxist.”

Our guest this week, Charles Randall Paul, is co-authoring a book with Arthur and Jacob, Inevitable Influencers: Why (deep down) We All Want—and Need—to Persuade Each Other of What We See as Good, Beautiful, and True. All three of these gentlemen believe in the seemingly paradoxical “peaceful tension” that can be created when our hearts are unified in the field of love and coherence, while our beliefs might be totally contradictory. Randall Paul seeks to turn our dueling dualities into dynamic duo dance partners, or as he calls them, “trustworthy rivals, not coercive enemies.”

Randall Paul, Ph.D., is the president of the Foundation for Inter-Religious Diplomacy. A native of New Jersey, he has a BS from Brigham Young University in social psychology and an MBA from Harvard University. He worked as a business partner at Trammell Crow Company in the southwestern USA, where he developed many commercial real estate projects for sixteen years. He then obtained a doctorate in 2000 at the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago, writing his dissertation on methods for engaging in religious conflict without acrimony or violence. He is on the executive board of the Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology, and is an editor of the International Journal for Decision Ethics. Having served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in France and Belgium, he has held numerous callings since, including service as a bishop.

If you’d like to discover how changing hearts can be more transformational than changing minds, please join us this Tuesday, February 23rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

You can find out more about Religious Diplomacy here. http://religious-diplomacy.org/

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#CharlesRandallPaul #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/eeb443e5-184f-368b-8359-946cca28ff2aWed, 24 Feb 2021 02:01:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesCharles Randall Paul – From Dueling Dualities to Dynamic Duo Dance Partners How Trusting Hearts Can Live in “Peaceful Tension” with Opposing Minds Aired Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Charles Randall...
How Trusting Hearts Can Live in “Peaceful Tension” with Opposing Minds



Aired Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with Charles Randall Paul, President of Foundation for Inter-Religious Diplomacy

“Truth lives in our hearts, beliefs lie in our heads.” — Swami Beyondananda

One of the big problems with finding a commonly-sensed common sense consensus among citizens across the political spectrum is that … well, we disagree. And these days, different political narratives mean different realities. On last week’s show, we featured the new documentary, “The Reunited States of America,” and how respectful, face-to-face, heart-to-heart communication can rehumanize the “other” and affirm “beloved community.”

And then what?

Do we pretend we don’t disagree on fundamental issues and worldviews? Do we dance around these profound differences, or is there another way? Last summer, I interviewed two thirds of a trio looking to create breakthrough in this regard. Arthur Pena and Jacob Hess are two close friends coming from completely different worldviews. Jacob is a conservative member of the Latter Day Saints. Arthur characterizes himself as a “gay, libertarian, Marxist.”

Our guest this week, Charles Randall Paul, is co-authoring a book with Arthur and Jacob, Inevitable Influencers: Why (deep down) We All Want—and Need—to Persuade Each Other of What We See as Good, Beautiful, and True. All three of these gentlemen believe in the seemingly paradoxical “peaceful tension” that can be created when our hearts are unified in the field of love and coherence, while our beliefs might be totally contradictory. Randall Paul seeks to turn our dueling dualities into dynamic duo dance partners, or as he calls them, “trustworthy rivals, not coercive enemies.”

Randall Paul, Ph.D., is the president of the Foundation for Inter-Religious Diplomacy. A native of New Jersey, he has a BS from Brigham Young University in social psychology and an MBA from Harvard University. He worked as a business partner at Trammell Crow Company in the southwestern USA, where he developed many commercial real estate projects for sixteen years. He then obtained a doctorate in 2000 at the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago, writing his dissertation on methods for engaging in religious conflict without acrimony or violence. He is on the executive board of the Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology, and is an editor of the International Journal for Decision Ethics. Having served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in France and Belgium, he has held numerous callings since, including service as a bishop.

If you’d like to discover how changing hearts can be more transformational than changing minds, please join us this Tuesday, February 23rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

You can find out more about Religious Diplomacy here. http://religious-diplomacy.org/

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Yes, Virginia (and the Other 49 States) – There IS a Sane and Sacred Center

Aired Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with “Reunited States of America” Film Maker Raj Krishna

“We need more visionaries and fewer divisionaries.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the wake of the most contentious presidential election of our lifetime… there has indeed been an awakening.

There has been a subtle yet world-changing shift toward what we are calling political climate change – warmer hearts and cooler heads. Even in selecting Biden over Trump, there was an affirmation of the politics of connection and collaboration over the politics of domination and separation.

This politics of unity cannot pretend we all agree. Rather it involves finding ways to turn the dueling dualities of progressive and conservative into dynamic duo dance partners. In November, we interviewed transpartisan visionary and activist Mark Gerzon about a new documentary based on his book, The Reunited States Of America: How to Bridge The Partisan Divide.

Mark served as a consulting producer and also appears in the film. It is directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Raj Krishna. It features Steven Olikara, of the Millennial Action Project; Greg Orman, an independent politician who ran for Governor of Kansas in 2018; and David and Erin Leaverton, who took a road trip to all fifty states with their three kids in an RV in an effort to understand why our nation was hurting.

The documentary was produced by Van Jones and Megan McCain, a Democrat and a Republican. The film was well-received both at the Cinequest Film Festival and the Atlanta DocuFest and the United Nations Association Film Festival.

The film was released last month – we have a link on the Wiki Politiki page for this interview – and we are delighted to have the producer of that film, Raj Krishna, as our guest today.

Raj Krishna is the founder of California Studios, a Silicon Valley-based development company focused on producing content exploring international stories and social justice issues. Raj sold his first short film My ‘Friend’ Mick to ShortsTV in 2019; his India-based film Knock Knock Knock was sold to Mubi in 2020; his directorial debut film Padmavyuha premiered as the opening night gala film at the International Indian Film Festival of Toronto (IIFFT) in August 2020; and his documentary project, The Reunited States, will be released in 2021.

If you are curious about the bridges being built for cooperation, collaboration and functionality, please join us this Tuesday, February 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

Watch the film here: https://reunitedstates.tv/watch

Watch the FREE Red and Blue Carpet Premiere event here: https://youtu.be/gqEKXp7YiHM

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#RajKrishna #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/3f8a838e-e8e9-3bf5-8088-18a193ed3482Wed, 17 Feb 2021 02:04:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesRaj Krishna – The Reunited States of America Yes, Virginia (and the Other 49 States) – There IS a Sane and Sacred Center Aired Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with “Reunited States of America” Film Maker Raj...
Yes, Virginia (and the Other 49 States) – There IS a Sane and Sacred Center

Aired Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with “Reunited States of America” Film Maker Raj Krishna

“We need more visionaries and fewer divisionaries.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the wake of the most contentious presidential election of our lifetime… there has indeed been an awakening.

There has been a subtle yet world-changing shift toward what we are calling political climate change – warmer hearts and cooler heads. Even in selecting Biden over Trump, there was an affirmation of the politics of connection and collaboration over the politics of domination and separation.

This politics of unity cannot pretend we all agree. Rather it involves finding ways to turn the dueling dualities of progressive and conservative into dynamic duo dance partners. In November, we interviewed transpartisan visionary and activist Mark Gerzon about a new documentary based on his book, The Reunited States Of America: How to Bridge The Partisan Divide.

Mark served as a consulting producer and also appears in the film. It is directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Raj Krishna. It features Steven Olikara, of the Millennial Action Project; Greg Orman, an independent politician who ran for Governor of Kansas in 2018; and David and Erin Leaverton, who took a road trip to all fifty states with their three kids in an RV in an effort to understand why our nation was hurting.

The documentary was produced by Van Jones and Megan McCain, a Democrat and a Republican. The film was well-received both at the Cinequest Film Festival and the Atlanta DocuFest and the United Nations Association Film Festival.

The film was released last month – we have a link on the Wiki Politiki page for this interview – and we are delighted to have the producer of that film, Raj Krishna, as our guest today.

Raj Krishna is the founder of California Studios, a Silicon Valley-based development company focused on producing content exploring international stories and social justice issues. Raj sold his first short film My ‘Friend’ Mick to ShortsTV in 2019; his India-based film Knock Knock Knock was sold to Mubi in 2020; his directorial debut film Padmavyuha premiered as the opening night gala film at the International Indian Film Festival of Toronto (IIFFT) in August 2020; and his documentary project, The Reunited States, will be released in 2021.

If you are curious about the bridges being built for cooperation, collaboration and functionality, please join us this Tuesday, February 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

Watch the film here: https://reunitedstates.tv/watch

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3380consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/byron-belitsos-and-the-last-trump-shall-blow--43378475
The Convenient Marriage of Trumpism and Christian Apocalpticism

Aired Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with Author and Integral Activist Byron Belitsos



“Donald Trump and Q-Anon were made for each other: The super-duper duper meets the super-duped.” — Swami Beyondananda

It’s been a paradox that “rational” observers have been puzzling over for nearly five years now. Why is it that so many Christian fundamentalists have gone gaga over Donald Trump, who seems to have embraced every one of the seven deadly sins as virtues? As the joke goes, Trump’s greatest asset is his liability – ability to lie – and yet many of Trump’s Christian followers find “truth” in his false statements.

Our guest this week, Byron Belitsos, was a journalist on site at the January 6th MAGA demonstrations and storming of the Capitol. He took photos, and informally interviewed dozens of people. He came away with a deep understanding of why people were there, and also of the Q-Anon phenomenon, and Evangelicals’ affection for Donald Trump. What were the real concerns these people had that the mainstream press isn’t talking about? What is the relationship between Trumpism and Christian Apocalpticism?

Byron Belitsos is an author, editor, journalist, and book publisher (OriginPress.org) as well as an experienced political activist and advocate of integral politics. He is also a practicing mystic and theologian, who has spent the past two years studying at Union Theological Seminary. Byron has been politically active since 1969 in a variety of venues and contexts, and became an early pioneer in the deep politics movement, working closely with David Ray Griffin, Jim Marrs, Bill Pepper, and Catherine Austin Fitts. He was the founder and CEO of Origin Press, where he published numerous award-winning books. He was also a board member of the Democratic World Federalists, and was coauthor of the acclaimed book One World Democracy (2005). He is the coauthor and publisher of A Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine (2009), which won a Nautilus Gold award. Belitsos is also the author or co-author of six books on religion and spirituality including Your Evolving Soul (2018) and the forthcoming Integral Theodicy.

If you are looking to understand Trumpism – both its toxic aspects, and the truths it is seeking to bring to the surface, please join us this Tuesday, February 9th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

Byron can be reached at: byron@originpress.com

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#ByronBelitsos #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/13819b29-0538-36df-aca6-33658f517054Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:01:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesByron Belitsos – And the Last Trump Shall Blow The Convenient Marriage of Trumpism and Christian Apocalpticism Aired Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Author and Integral Activist Byron Belitsos “Donald...
The Convenient Marriage of Trumpism and Christian Apocalpticism

Aired Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with Author and Integral Activist Byron Belitsos



“Donald Trump and Q-Anon were made for each other: The super-duper duper meets the super-duped.” — Swami Beyondananda

It’s been a paradox that “rational” observers have been puzzling over for nearly five years now. Why is it that so many Christian fundamentalists have gone gaga over Donald Trump, who seems to have embraced every one of the seven deadly sins as virtues? As the joke goes, Trump’s greatest asset is his liability – ability to lie – and yet many of Trump’s Christian followers find “truth” in his false statements.

Our guest this week, Byron Belitsos, was a journalist on site at the January 6th MAGA demonstrations and storming of the Capitol. He took photos, and informally interviewed dozens of people. He came away with a deep understanding of why people were there, and also of the Q-Anon phenomenon, and Evangelicals’ affection for Donald Trump. What were the real concerns these people had that the mainstream press isn’t talking about? What is the relationship between Trumpism and Christian Apocalpticism?

Byron Belitsos is an author, editor, journalist, and book publisher (OriginPress.org) as well as an experienced political activist and advocate of integral politics. He is also a practicing mystic and theologian, who has spent the past two years studying at Union Theological Seminary. Byron has been politically active since 1969 in a variety of venues and contexts, and became an early pioneer in the deep politics movement, working closely with David Ray Griffin, Jim Marrs, Bill Pepper, and Catherine Austin Fitts. He was the founder and CEO of Origin Press, where he published numerous award-winning books. He was also a board member of the Democratic World Federalists, and was coauthor of the acclaimed book One World Democracy (2005). He is the coauthor and publisher of A Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine (2009), which won a Nautilus Gold award. Belitsos is also the author or co-author of six books on religion and spirituality including Your Evolving Soul (2018) and the forthcoming Integral Theodicy.

If you are looking to understand Trumpism – both its toxic aspects, and the truths it is seeking to bring to the surface, please join us this Tuesday, February 9th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

Byron can be reached at: byron@originpress.com

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#ByronBelitsos #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3388consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-maxsenti-finding-and-cultivating-our-sane-and-sacred-center--43264177
From Dueling Dualities to Dynamic Duo Dance Partners

Aired Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Conservative Transpartisan Activist Michael Maxsenti

“It’s time to bring left and right front and center to face the music and dance together.” — Swami Beyondananda

Once again this week the news headlines are dominated by the entrenched oppositional positions of the two political parties. And yet … and I know I sound like a broken record here … behind the scenes, awakening elements on all sides are seeking what we are calling the “sane and sacred center” – a way to bring Americans together around the virtues and values that the 90% of us who are not sociopaths hold in common.

In fact, here in California there is actually a new party emerging called the Common Sense Party, and if there is anything we need it is uncommon common sense!

As their website says:

“Our state used to take pride in our infrastructure, education, environmental preservation, health, and safety. For decades, these investments enabled mobility up the economic and social ladder for individuals and rapid growth for the State.

But an increasingly partisan environment has created bad public policy, stifling innovation, slowing infrastructure investment, jeopardizing public welfare, and compromising California’s status as a leader in the world.

We resolve to elevate the interests of Californians above partisan politics so we can renew California’s full promise.”

Our guest this week is conservative transpartisan activist Michael Maxsenti, a key advisor to the Common Sense Party. A successful entrepreneur in the printing business, Michael decided to reach out to young followers of the #Occupy movement some years ago, and the result was his platform Rebellious Truths, a non-profit focused on galvanizing, educating and engaging American youth in our political process incorporating YouTube and social media.

Michael’s executive positions span several industries that include private companies as well as nonprofits. His expertise covers every stage from start-up to rapid growth, crisis management to turnarounds, and to sustainable growth in new markets. He also was President of the Max Company, where he consulted on media, printing and publishing for more than a decade.

Currently, Michael’s passion is bringing Californians (and ultimately Americans) across the divide so that we can use the energy we have spent fighting and opposing one another in a political tug-of-war to create a “tug of peace” where we all pull together in the same direction to achieve what the vast majority of us want.

If you’re ready for a truly new conversation about politics, please join us this Tuesday, February 2nd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Michael Maxsenti and his work with the Common Sense Party, please go here: https://cacommonsense.org/

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#MichaelMaxsenti #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/1ea52ebe-a21b-301d-8232-55c67f8b52a6Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:42:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMichael Maxsenti – Finding and Cultivating Our Sane and Sacred Center From Dueling Dualities to Dynamic Duo Dance Partners Aired Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Conservative Transpartisan Activist Michael...
From Dueling Dualities to Dynamic Duo Dance Partners

Aired Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Conservative Transpartisan Activist Michael Maxsenti

“It’s time to bring left and right front and center to face the music and dance together.” — Swami Beyondananda

Once again this week the news headlines are dominated by the entrenched oppositional positions of the two political parties. And yet … and I know I sound like a broken record here … behind the scenes, awakening elements on all sides are seeking what we are calling the “sane and sacred center” – a way to bring Americans together around the virtues and values that the 90% of us who are not sociopaths hold in common.

In fact, here in California there is actually a new party emerging called the Common Sense Party, and if there is anything we need it is uncommon common sense!

As their website says:

“Our state used to take pride in our infrastructure, education, environmental preservation, health, and safety. For decades, these investments enabled mobility up the economic and social ladder for individuals and rapid growth for the State.

But an increasingly partisan environment has created bad public policy, stifling innovation, slowing infrastructure investment, jeopardizing public welfare, and compromising California’s status as a leader in the world.

We resolve to elevate the interests of Californians above partisan politics so we can renew California’s full promise.”

Our guest this week is conservative transpartisan activist Michael Maxsenti, a key advisor to the Common Sense Party. A successful entrepreneur in the printing business, Michael decided to reach out to young followers of the #Occupy movement some years ago, and the result was his platform Rebellious Truths, a non-profit focused on galvanizing, educating and engaging American youth in our political process incorporating YouTube and social media.

Michael’s executive positions span several industries that include private companies as well as nonprofits. His expertise covers every stage from start-up to rapid growth, crisis management to turnarounds, and to sustainable growth in new markets. He also was President of the Max Company, where he consulted on media, printing and publishing for more than a decade.

Currently, Michael’s passion is bringing Californians (and ultimately Americans) across the divide so that we can use the energy we have spent fighting and opposing one another in a political tug-of-war to create a “tug of peace” where we all pull together in the same direction to achieve what the vast majority of us want.

If you’re ready for a truly new conversation about politics, please join us this Tuesday, February 2nd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Michael Maxsenti and his work with the Common Sense Party, please go here: https://cacommonsense.org/

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Finding Reality in a Post-Truth World

Aired Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Author, Publisher and Psychedelic Traveler Daniel Pinchbeck

“There’s so much fake news and real lies out there, we don’t know what to NOT believe.” — Swami Beyondananda

With reality checks bouncing like crazy for Q-Anon folks and others who believed that Donald Trump really won the election, one might imagine folks would sober up and join a group like Q-Anon-Anon to recover a bit of sanity.

But … no.

People continue to believe what they want to believe, and take shelter in preferred realities regardless of what is happening in “real” reality.

At a time when the veils are being lifted on toxic perpetrations, some of which challenge our most fundamental beliefs about what is real, what do we do? At a time when folks on one side believe EVERYTHING is a conspiracy, and folks on the other believe that NOTHING is, how do we find a story that will help us move ahead together?

Our guest this week, Daniel Pinchbeck is the author of a new book, Conspiranoia: The Betrayed States of America, where he shines a light down the rabbit hole to help us find a likelier (if not lovelier) story, and seeks to balance conspiracy theory with con’s piracy fact. That is, he is willing to look at the exploitative practices and relationships behind our true malaise, and recognize many of these conspiracies as trance-like distractions.

The founder of Reality Sandwich magazine, and co-founder of Evolver.net, Daniel is the author of Breaking Open the Head, 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl, and How Soon Is Now, as well as his most recent, Conspiranoia. He has also appeared on The Colbert Report, Coast to Coast AM, The History Channel, Whitley Strieber’s Unknown Country, BrandX with Russell Brand, Interview Magazine, Purple, and many other places.

If you’re ready for a journey “beyond belief” to find a more “real” reality, please join us this Tuesday, January 26th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Daniel Pinchbeck and his work, please go here: http://www.pinchbeck.io/

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#DanielPinchbeck #Conspiranoia #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/3527579e-2f62-3ebe-b596-7dd405ce6741Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:07:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDaniel Pinchbeck – Conspiracy Theories or Con’s Piracy Facts? Finding Reality in a Post-Truth World Aired Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Author, Publisher and Psychedelic Traveler Daniel Pinchbeck “There’s so...
Finding Reality in a Post-Truth World

Aired Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Author, Publisher and Psychedelic Traveler Daniel Pinchbeck

“There’s so much fake news and real lies out there, we don’t know what to NOT believe.” — Swami Beyondananda

With reality checks bouncing like crazy for Q-Anon folks and others who believed that Donald Trump really won the election, one might imagine folks would sober up and join a group like Q-Anon-Anon to recover a bit of sanity.

But … no.

People continue to believe what they want to believe, and take shelter in preferred realities regardless of what is happening in “real” reality.

At a time when the veils are being lifted on toxic perpetrations, some of which challenge our most fundamental beliefs about what is real, what do we do? At a time when folks on one side believe EVERYTHING is a conspiracy, and folks on the other believe that NOTHING is, how do we find a story that will help us move ahead together?

Our guest this week, Daniel Pinchbeck is the author of a new book, Conspiranoia: The Betrayed States of America, where he shines a light down the rabbit hole to help us find a likelier (if not lovelier) story, and seeks to balance conspiracy theory with con’s piracy fact. That is, he is willing to look at the exploitative practices and relationships behind our true malaise, and recognize many of these conspiracies as trance-like distractions.

The founder of Reality Sandwich magazine, and co-founder of Evolver.net, Daniel is the author of Breaking Open the Head, 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl, and How Soon Is Now, as well as his most recent, Conspiranoia. He has also appeared on The Colbert Report, Coast to Coast AM, The History Channel, Whitley Strieber’s Unknown Country, BrandX with Russell Brand, Interview Magazine, Purple, and many other places.

If you’re ready for a journey “beyond belief” to find a more “real” reality, please join us this Tuesday, January 26th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Daniel Pinchbeck and his work, please go here: http://www.pinchbeck.io/

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#DanielPinchbeck #Conspiranoia #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3366consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jed-diamond-do-shamed-men-become-proud-boys--43026544
The Psychology Behind Trumpism and What We Can Do About It

Aired Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Psychotherapist, Author and Men’s Health Expert Jed Diamond

“Demagogue: A divisionary who spews impropaganda blaming ‘dem,’ and never ‘us.’.” — Swami Beyondananda

Trump may be going, going, gone yet Trumpism remains.

Much has been written about Donald Trump’s psychological issues, and yet his appeal – particularly to a certain type of man – remains a bit of a mystery. Many, many people, certainly a majority of adult Americans, recognize Donald Trump as a self-serving liar and con artist. Yet many hold him as a hero, an upholder of American values, and the final firewall between our freedom and a top-down totalitarian “one world government.”

Our guest this week Jed Diamond has been studying men’s health and psychology for more than half a century. Nearly five years ago, in May 2016, he predicted Donald Trump would be the next President. (https://menalive.com/the-real-reason-donald-trump-will-be-our-next-president/)

In that prophetic article, he points to Donald Trump’s childhood of serious abuse, neglect, and abandonment, and then warns that other men who have suffered similar indignities would relate to Trump, and revile the same establishment forces he does. Earlier this month, we witnessed groups such as the Proud Boys, who showed up armed in Washington, D.C. to storm the capital in support of their fearless leader. But maybe it wasn’t fearlessness, but fearfulness running them.

So … how do we address this psychological disease that nearly caused democracy’s demise? How do we reach the real people struggling with their personal pain and projecting it out on the world? And … how do we uncover the REAL concerns these wounded men hold, and bring them out for resolution?

Jed Diamond, Ph.D., is the Founder and Director of Men Alive, a health program that helps men live long and well. Jed is the author of 17 books including his latest, My Distant Dad: Healing the Family Father Wound (Lasting Impact Press, 2018).

Jed’s previous books include: The Enlightened Marriage: The 5 Transformative Stages of Relationships and Why the Best is Still to Come … The Irritable Male Syndrome and 12 Rules For Good Men. He has been on the Board of Advisors of the Men’s Health Network since its inception in 1992. He is also a member of the International Society of Men’s Health and a founding member of the American Society of Men’s Health. He blogs for the ThirdAge, Huffington Post, BeliefNet, Scribd, and other venues. He is the only male columnist who blogs for the National Association of Baby Boomer Women.

If you’d like to see above and beyond shame and blame and help heal this personal and societal wound, please join us this Tuesday, January 19th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET



To find out more about Jed Diamond and his work, please go here: https://menalive.com/



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#JedDiamond #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/f16f3c48-1efb-31a6-bf9d-93f051b0b2afWed, 20 Jan 2021 02:40:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesJed Diamond – Do Shamed Men Become “Proud Boys”? The Psychology Behind Trumpism and What We Can Do About It Aired Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Psychotherapist, Author and Men’s Health Expert Jed Diamond...
The Psychology Behind Trumpism and What We Can Do About It

Aired Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Psychotherapist, Author and Men’s Health Expert Jed Diamond

“Demagogue: A divisionary who spews impropaganda blaming ‘dem,’ and never ‘us.’.” — Swami Beyondananda

Trump may be going, going, gone yet Trumpism remains.

Much has been written about Donald Trump’s psychological issues, and yet his appeal – particularly to a certain type of man – remains a bit of a mystery. Many, many people, certainly a majority of adult Americans, recognize Donald Trump as a self-serving liar and con artist. Yet many hold him as a hero, an upholder of American values, and the final firewall between our freedom and a top-down totalitarian “one world government.”

Our guest this week Jed Diamond has been studying men’s health and psychology for more than half a century. Nearly five years ago, in May 2016, he predicted Donald Trump would be the next President. (https://menalive.com/the-real-reason-donald-trump-will-be-our-next-president/)

In that prophetic article, he points to Donald Trump’s childhood of serious abuse, neglect, and abandonment, and then warns that other men who have suffered similar indignities would relate to Trump, and revile the same establishment forces he does. Earlier this month, we witnessed groups such as the Proud Boys, who showed up armed in Washington, D.C. to storm the capital in support of their fearless leader. But maybe it wasn’t fearlessness, but fearfulness running them.

So … how do we address this psychological disease that nearly caused democracy’s demise? How do we reach the real people struggling with their personal pain and projecting it out on the world? And … how do we uncover the REAL concerns these wounded men hold, and bring them out for resolution?

Jed Diamond, Ph.D., is the Founder and Director of Men Alive, a health program that helps men live long and well. Jed is the author of 17 books including his latest, My Distant Dad: Healing the Family Father Wound (Lasting Impact Press, 2018).

Jed’s previous books include: The Enlightened Marriage: The 5 Transformative Stages of Relationships and Why the Best is Still to Come … The Irritable Male Syndrome and 12 Rules For Good Men. He has been on the Board of Advisors of the Men’s Health Network since its inception in 1992. He is also a member of the International Society of Men’s Health and a founding member of the American Society of Men’s Health. He blogs for the ThirdAge, Huffington Post, BeliefNet, Scribd, and other venues. He is the only male columnist who blogs for the National Association of Baby Boomer Women.

If you’d like to see above and beyond shame and blame and help heal this personal and societal wound, please join us this Tuesday, January 19th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET



To find out more about Jed Diamond and his work, please go here: https://menalive.com/



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Cultural Segregation and Universal Health Care

Aired Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Dr. Susan Rogers, Director of Physicians for a National Health Program

“Our health care system needs to be healthier and more caring.” — Swami Beyondananda

America’s health care system is seriously ill. And maybe instead of seeing a doctor, we need to see a paradox. Here are some paradoxical “irony supplements” to munch on. Did you know…

• The U.S. spends more on health care as a share of the economy — nearly twice as much as the average industrial country — yet has the lowest life expectancy and highest suicide rates among the 11 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations.

• The U.S. has the highest chronic disease burden and an obesity rate that is two times higher than the OECD average.

• Americans had fewer physician visits than peers in most countries, which may be related to a low supply of physicians in the U.S.

• Compared to peer nations, the U.S. has among the highest number of hospitalizations from preventable causes and the highest rate of avoidable deaths.

Do the math.

Do the aftermath. The chronic illness of our health care system impacts all segments of society and the economy. And perhaps the greatest negative impact is on people of color. Compared to whites, they are more likely to be uninsured, face discrimination that creates barriers to care, and suffer from preventable health conditions and early death.

Our guest this week is Dr. Susan Rogers, director of Physicians for a National Health Care Program. As an African-American and a medical doctor, she has seen first hand how health care for people of color can be – second-hand. This not only has to do with health care delivery, but also prevention, nutrition and other factors that negatively impact health.



Dr. Rogers is recently retired from Stroger Hospital of Cook County, but continues as a volunteer attending hospitalist and internist there. While at Stroger Hospital, she was co-director of medical student programs for the Department of Medicine and received numerous teaching awards from medical students and residents. She is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rush University, where she continues to be an active member of the Committee of Admissions.

Dr. Rogers received her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed her residency at Cook County Hospital, where she served an additional year as Chief Resident. She is a national board member of Physicians for a National Health Program and a past co-president of Health Care for All Illinois. She previously was Medical Director of the Near North Health Service Corp, a FQHC in Chicago, and remained on their board for many years after she left her directorship there. Dr. Rogers is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of the National Medical Association.

If you’re interested in how we deal with health care inequities, and INIQUITIES, please join us this Tuesday, January 12th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Dr. Susan Rogers and PNHP, please go here: https://pnhp.org/about/

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#DrSusanRogers #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/127b3c27-a126-3288-bb62-e84f89b0948fWed, 13 Jan 2021 02:30:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDr. Susan Rogers – Separate And UNEQUAL Cultural Segregation and Universal Health Care Aired Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview with Dr. Susan Rogers, Director of Physicians for a National Health Program “Our...
Cultural Segregation and Universal Health Care

Aired Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Dr. Susan Rogers, Director of Physicians for a National Health Program

“Our health care system needs to be healthier and more caring.” — Swami Beyondananda

America’s health care system is seriously ill. And maybe instead of seeing a doctor, we need to see a paradox. Here are some paradoxical “irony supplements” to munch on. Did you know…

• The U.S. spends more on health care as a share of the economy — nearly twice as much as the average industrial country — yet has the lowest life expectancy and highest suicide rates among the 11 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations.

• The U.S. has the highest chronic disease burden and an obesity rate that is two times higher than the OECD average.

• Americans had fewer physician visits than peers in most countries, which may be related to a low supply of physicians in the U.S.

• Compared to peer nations, the U.S. has among the highest number of hospitalizations from preventable causes and the highest rate of avoidable deaths.

Do the math.

Do the aftermath. The chronic illness of our health care system impacts all segments of society and the economy. And perhaps the greatest negative impact is on people of color. Compared to whites, they are more likely to be uninsured, face discrimination that creates barriers to care, and suffer from preventable health conditions and early death.

Our guest this week is Dr. Susan Rogers, director of Physicians for a National Health Care Program. As an African-American and a medical doctor, she has seen first hand how health care for people of color can be – second-hand. This not only has to do with health care delivery, but also prevention, nutrition and other factors that negatively impact health.



Dr. Rogers is recently retired from Stroger Hospital of Cook County, but continues as a volunteer attending hospitalist and internist there. While at Stroger Hospital, she was co-director of medical student programs for the Department of Medicine and received numerous teaching awards from medical students and residents. She is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rush University, where she continues to be an active member of the Committee of Admissions.

Dr. Rogers received her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed her residency at Cook County Hospital, where she served an additional year as Chief Resident. She is a national board member of Physicians for a National Health Program and a past co-president of Health Care for All Illinois. She previously was Medical Director of the Near North Health Service Corp, a FQHC in Chicago, and remained on their board for many years after she left her directorship there. Dr. Rogers is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of the National Medical Association.

If you’re interested in how we deal with health care inequities, and INIQUITIES, please join us this Tuesday, January 12th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Dr. Susan Rogers and PNHP, please go here: https://pnhp.org/about/

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How Do We Separate Truth From Propaganda Regarding COVID and Vaccines?

Aired Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Political Psychologist Diane Perlman and Peace and Justice Activist Marilyn Langlois

Swami’s Dictionary
“Irony Curtain: The invisible wall of impropaganda that separates we the people from the truth.” — Swami Beyondananda

You may have heard of that controversial documentary called “Vaxxed” that caused quite a stir a few years ago. Well, I am calling the first show of this New Year “vexxed” because so many people are vexed and confounded by conflicting narratives around COVID, vaccinations, Bill Gates and the so-called new world order.

I can tell you in advance we may not get to any definitive answers, but we WILL address some definitive questions to help you navigate the confusion, obfuscation, and the real and true information seeking to get heard. My guests today are not medical professionals, and so will not be offering any medical perspective on COVID and its treatments.

Both of our guests are, however, are experts on propaganda and communication and will offer us a “meta-view” of what is being communicated, how it is being communicated and to what end.

Both psychologist and conflict analyst Diane Perlman and progressive activist Marilyn Langlois are associated with Transcend International, a solutions-oriented peace project based on the work of Johan Galtung, that seeks to move beyond win-lose and even compromise, to achieve breakthrough solutions.

Diane Perlman, PhD, is a clinical and political psychologist, conflict analyst, interdisciplinary social scientist, author, educator, mediator, lifelong human rights advocate, environmentalist, and patent holder. She is interested in psychological dynamics of conflict and reconciliation, and strategies of win-win conflict transformation capable of producing enduring security. Previously she had a clinical practice in individual, couple and family therapy, psychoneuroimmunology and Jungian oriented psychotherapy.

Marilyn Langlois is a convener of TRANSCEND USA West Coast. She is a volunteer community organizer and international solidarity activist based in Richmond, California. A co-founder of the Richmond Progressive Alliance, she is retired from previous employment as a teacher, secretary, administrator, mediator and community advocate.

After focusing many years on being a single mother, she has become a self-taught advocate for peace and justice in the last 20 years, having witnessed in her home town of Richmond, California and on travels to Haiti, El Salvador, Vietnam, North Korea, Uganda and former Yugoslavia some of the violence and poverty resulting from US imperialism and cut-throat capitalism.

If you’ve had your fill of heated discussions, and would like an enlightening one for a change, please join us this Tuesday, January 5th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Diane Perlman and her work, please go to Conscious Politics https://www.consciouspolitics.org/. To find out more about Transcend and Marilyn’s work, please go here: https://www.transcend.org/tms/2020/12/its-2020-what-would-you-do/

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#DianePerlman #MarilynLanglois #Vexxed #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/4ccb6459-3eb2-34e7-b039-930a1fb24ceaWed, 06 Jan 2021 02:29:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDiane Perlman and Marilyn Langlois – Vexxed! How Do We Separate Truth From Propaganda Regarding COVID and Vaccines? Aired Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview with Political Psychologist Diane Perlman and Peace and...
How Do We Separate Truth From Propaganda Regarding COVID and Vaccines?

Aired Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Political Psychologist Diane Perlman and Peace and Justice Activist Marilyn Langlois

Swami’s Dictionary
“Irony Curtain: The invisible wall of impropaganda that separates we the people from the truth.” — Swami Beyondananda

You may have heard of that controversial documentary called “Vaxxed” that caused quite a stir a few years ago. Well, I am calling the first show of this New Year “vexxed” because so many people are vexed and confounded by conflicting narratives around COVID, vaccinations, Bill Gates and the so-called new world order.

I can tell you in advance we may not get to any definitive answers, but we WILL address some definitive questions to help you navigate the confusion, obfuscation, and the real and true information seeking to get heard. My guests today are not medical professionals, and so will not be offering any medical perspective on COVID and its treatments.

Both of our guests are, however, are experts on propaganda and communication and will offer us a “meta-view” of what is being communicated, how it is being communicated and to what end.

Both psychologist and conflict analyst Diane Perlman and progressive activist Marilyn Langlois are associated with Transcend International, a solutions-oriented peace project based on the work of Johan Galtung, that seeks to move beyond win-lose and even compromise, to achieve breakthrough solutions.

Diane Perlman, PhD, is a clinical and political psychologist, conflict analyst, interdisciplinary social scientist, author, educator, mediator, lifelong human rights advocate, environmentalist, and patent holder. She is interested in psychological dynamics of conflict and reconciliation, and strategies of win-win conflict transformation capable of producing enduring security. Previously she had a clinical practice in individual, couple and family therapy, psychoneuroimmunology and Jungian oriented psychotherapy.

Marilyn Langlois is a convener of TRANSCEND USA West Coast. She is a volunteer community organizer and international solidarity activist based in Richmond, California. A co-founder of the Richmond Progressive Alliance, she is retired from previous employment as a teacher, secretary, administrator, mediator and community advocate.

After focusing many years on being a single mother, she has become a self-taught advocate for peace and justice in the last 20 years, having witnessed in her home town of Richmond, California and on travels to Haiti, El Salvador, Vietnam, North Korea, Uganda and former Yugoslavia some of the violence and poverty resulting from US imperialism and cut-throat capitalism.

If you’ve had your fill of heated discussions, and would like an enlightening one for a change, please join us this Tuesday, January 5th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Diane Perlman and her work, please go to Conscious Politics https://www.consciouspolitics.org/. To find out more about Transcend and Marilyn’s work, please go here: https://www.transcend.org/tms/2020/12/its-2020-what-would-you-do/

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Can the “Beloved Community” Help us Rediscover Our Collective Core Values?

Aired Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Visionary Activist Norlyn Dimmitt

“Of course Jesus believed in evolution, otherwise he would have said, ‘Now don’t do a thing until I return.’” — Swami Beyondananda

I’ve said it before, and it looks like this is going to become a broken record for my Wiki Politiki broadcasts for this coming year – we have a deeply UNITED body politic in that more than three quarters of us want to cooperate and collaborate, rather than fight one another.

When this week’s guest, visionary activist Norlyn Dimmitt asserted that 76% of Americans want to come together to solve problems, it reminded me of something that happened nearly 25 years ago. I was listening to a talk by spiritual psychologist Patricia Sun, and she recounted a presentation she gave at a new age bookstore. Outside the bookstore were four fundamentalist Christians picketing the bookstore. Patricia suggested going out to talk with the picketers, but the bookstore owner said, “Forget it. You can’t talk with those people.”

Nonetheless, Patricia went out to converse with the group, and after ten minutes three of the picketers put down their signs, hugged her and said, “You’re saying exactly what Jesus said.”

The fourth picketer was unmoved and continued to carry his sign.

This anecdote led me to postulate what I call “The Law of 75.” 75% of people – three quarters of us – are susceptible to loving, respectful conversation. Norlyn does me one percent better. His figures say 76%.

Furthermore, Norlyn is working with an organization, Compassionate Citizens that is weaving together hundreds of faith-based organizations to help bring about what he calls caring culture, caring economy, and wise democracy. One of the partners, the Listen First Coalition, is billed as “350+ organizations working together to mend our frayed social fabric by building relationships and bridging divides,” empowering what is called the National Conversation Project.

Norlyn’s own spiritual history involves being raised in the radically fundamentalist Worldwide Church of God, and evolving to one of those rare Unitarians who actually believes in God! His is a mathematician by training, an actuary by trade, and his experience in the real estate industry has led to his design of a unique way to fund Compassionate Conversations.

Again, broken record department.

For months you’ve heard me talk about creating, populating and empowering a sane and sacred center to fill the vacuum in our society currently being occupied by the unchecked, unbalanced, unmitigated power of money. Can faith-based communities help us bridge the divide and cultivate a unifying yet inclusive meta-narrative that will apply the Golden Rule to overgrow the rule of gold?

To get Norlyn’s encouraging perspective, please join us this Tuesday, December 29th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Norlyn Dimmitt and the Compassionate Citizens project, please go here: https://compassionatecitizens.us/

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#NorlynDimmitt #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/1f21ff53-ca32-3267-be60-6660098db225Wed, 30 Dec 2020 02:14:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesNorlyn Dimmitt – Activating the 76% Can the “Beloved Community” Help us Rediscover Our Collective Core Values? Aired Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview with Visionary Activist Norlyn Dimmitt “Of course Jesus...
Can the “Beloved Community” Help us Rediscover Our Collective Core Values?

Aired Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Visionary Activist Norlyn Dimmitt

“Of course Jesus believed in evolution, otherwise he would have said, ‘Now don’t do a thing until I return.’” — Swami Beyondananda

I’ve said it before, and it looks like this is going to become a broken record for my Wiki Politiki broadcasts for this coming year – we have a deeply UNITED body politic in that more than three quarters of us want to cooperate and collaborate, rather than fight one another.

When this week’s guest, visionary activist Norlyn Dimmitt asserted that 76% of Americans want to come together to solve problems, it reminded me of something that happened nearly 25 years ago. I was listening to a talk by spiritual psychologist Patricia Sun, and she recounted a presentation she gave at a new age bookstore. Outside the bookstore were four fundamentalist Christians picketing the bookstore. Patricia suggested going out to talk with the picketers, but the bookstore owner said, “Forget it. You can’t talk with those people.”

Nonetheless, Patricia went out to converse with the group, and after ten minutes three of the picketers put down their signs, hugged her and said, “You’re saying exactly what Jesus said.”

The fourth picketer was unmoved and continued to carry his sign.

This anecdote led me to postulate what I call “The Law of 75.” 75% of people – three quarters of us – are susceptible to loving, respectful conversation. Norlyn does me one percent better. His figures say 76%.

Furthermore, Norlyn is working with an organization, Compassionate Citizens that is weaving together hundreds of faith-based organizations to help bring about what he calls caring culture, caring economy, and wise democracy. One of the partners, the Listen First Coalition, is billed as “350+ organizations working together to mend our frayed social fabric by building relationships and bridging divides,” empowering what is called the National Conversation Project.

Norlyn’s own spiritual history involves being raised in the radically fundamentalist Worldwide Church of God, and evolving to one of those rare Unitarians who actually believes in God! His is a mathematician by training, an actuary by trade, and his experience in the real estate industry has led to his design of a unique way to fund Compassionate Conversations.

Again, broken record department.

For months you’ve heard me talk about creating, populating and empowering a sane and sacred center to fill the vacuum in our society currently being occupied by the unchecked, unbalanced, unmitigated power of money. Can faith-based communities help us bridge the divide and cultivate a unifying yet inclusive meta-narrative that will apply the Golden Rule to overgrow the rule of gold?

To get Norlyn’s encouraging perspective, please join us this Tuesday, December 29th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

To find out more about Norlyn Dimmitt and the Compassionate Citizens project, please go here: https://compassionatecitizens.us/

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Can America’s Warring Parties Emerge From Entrenched Positions and Find Our Sane and Sacred Center?

Aired Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Author and 2020 Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson

“It’s time for conservatives to come out of their Fox-holes, and progressives out of their NPR-holes – time to play truce or consequences.” — Swami Beyondananda

It used to be that the “work of heart” I most associated with Christmas was the Frank Capra movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” But ever since my friend Shanti Norman recorded John McCutcheon’s song, “Christmas in the Trenches” in 2000, I have held that extraordinary piece of work as best symbolizing the light that can shine in times of greatest darkness.

After World War I started in 1914, the Pope suggested a truce around Christmas time. The generals pursuing the war didn’t like this idea one bit, and in fact one of their concerns was that the enemy trenches were so close, that soldiers could hear the enemy speaking to their comrades, and even smell the food they were cooking.

What came to be known as the “Christmas truce” happened at a number of places along the front lines. As the song suggests, peace might have “broken out” due to soldiers hearing their enemies singing Christmas carols in their native tongue, and then joining in singing in two languages. As soon as the “enemy” was “re-humanized” after the dehumanization necessary to get ordinary humans to kill other ordinary humans, the trance was broken. In some cases, the trances lasted a day, in others three days. Despite this brief respite of sanity, the war continued nearly three more years, killing 18 million soldiers and civilians and wounding another 23 million.

Now more than a century later, America seems to be locked into another version of trench warfare. Thanks to social media and mainstream media fanning the flames of polarization, there are those talking about armed warfare on our own soil as we face the fundamental issue that has kept humans on the battlefield for millennia – the illusion of separation vs. the truth of oneness.

We seem to be “entrenched” in intractable positions, but the truth is more than three quarters of us would prefer to collaborate and cooperate. The challenge is to coalesce around the virtues and values 90% of us hold in common, and activate what we are calling our “sane and sacred center.” To help us collectively address and break this trance of separation, I am pleased to have as my special Christmas week guest, Marianne Williamson.

Williamson is a bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers. Here is a well-known quote from the mega best seller A Return to Love, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…”

Williamson founded Project Angel Food in 1989, a non-profit to help those suffering from the ravages of HIV/AIDS, and since that time has delivered more than 12 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients. She has advocated for reparations for slavery since the 1990’s and was the first candidate in the 2020 presidential primary season to make it a pillar of her campaign. In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. In addition, she advocates for a cabinet level Department of Children and Youth to adequately address the chronic trauma of millions of American children.

One of the most heartening aspects of Marianne’s 2020 Presidential campaign is that her message landed with some religious conservatives because it resonated with their religious notions of beloved community and care for creation. Can we move past polarizing cultural issues to find common ground? Can we move past the identity issues that have been used to separate us to addressing together the IDENTICAL ISSUES we all face – clean air, clean water, clean food, clean soil and clean government? Can we activate this new “moral majority” to use the Golden Rule to overrule the rule of gold?



Please join us for a heartening conversation this Tuesday, December 22th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.



The interview can also be heard as of this Thursday on Wiki Politiki https://wikipolitiki.com/

To find out more about Marianne and her FREE end-of-the-year program, Forgiving and Releasing a Really Stressful Year, please go here: https://marianne.com/

A Course In Miracles: https://thewilliamsoninst.com/daily-acim-2021/

Christmas in the Trenches by John McCutcheon lyrics here: http://www.worldwar1.com/sfcitt.htm

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#MarianneWilliamson #Christmas #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/82305b03-cc4b-3b1b-9b79-88a9d7268c1dWed, 23 Dec 2020 02:07:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMarianne Williamson – Christmas In the Trenches, Revisited Can America’s Warring Parties Emerge From Entrenched Positions and Find Our Sane and Sacred Center? Aired Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview with Author...
Can America’s Warring Parties Emerge From Entrenched Positions and Find Our Sane and Sacred Center?

Aired Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Author and 2020 Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson

“It’s time for conservatives to come out of their Fox-holes, and progressives out of their NPR-holes – time to play truce or consequences.” — Swami Beyondananda

It used to be that the “work of heart” I most associated with Christmas was the Frank Capra movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” But ever since my friend Shanti Norman recorded John McCutcheon’s song, “Christmas in the Trenches” in 2000, I have held that extraordinary piece of work as best symbolizing the light that can shine in times of greatest darkness.

After World War I started in 1914, the Pope suggested a truce around Christmas time. The generals pursuing the war didn’t like this idea one bit, and in fact one of their concerns was that the enemy trenches were so close, that soldiers could hear the enemy speaking to their comrades, and even smell the food they were cooking.

What came to be known as the “Christmas truce” happened at a number of places along the front lines. As the song suggests, peace might have “broken out” due to soldiers hearing their enemies singing Christmas carols in their native tongue, and then joining in singing in two languages. As soon as the “enemy” was “re-humanized” after the dehumanization necessary to get ordinary humans to kill other ordinary humans, the trance was broken. In some cases, the trances lasted a day, in others three days. Despite this brief respite of sanity, the war continued nearly three more years, killing 18 million soldiers and civilians and wounding another 23 million.

Now more than a century later, America seems to be locked into another version of trench warfare. Thanks to social media and mainstream media fanning the flames of polarization, there are those talking about armed warfare on our own soil as we face the fundamental issue that has kept humans on the battlefield for millennia – the illusion of separation vs. the truth of oneness.

We seem to be “entrenched” in intractable positions, but the truth is more than three quarters of us would prefer to collaborate and cooperate. The challenge is to coalesce around the virtues and values 90% of us hold in common, and activate what we are calling our “sane and sacred center.” To help us collectively address and break this trance of separation, I am pleased to have as my special Christmas week guest, Marianne Williamson.

Williamson is a bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers. Here is a well-known quote from the mega best seller A Return to Love, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…”

Williamson founded Project Angel Food in 1989, a non-profit to help those suffering from the ravages of HIV/AIDS, and since that time has delivered more than 12 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients. She has advocated for reparations for slavery since the 1990’s and was the first candidate in the 2020 presidential primary season to make it a pillar of her campaign. In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. In addition, she advocates for a cabinet level Department of Children and Youth to adequately address the chronic trauma of millions of American children.

One of the most heartening aspects of Marianne’s 2020 Presidential campaign is that her message landed with some religious conservatives because it resonated with their religious notions of beloved community and care for creation. Can we move past polarizing...]]>3381consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-lerner-revolutionary-love--42514074
A “Humanifesto” for A Caring Society

Aired Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Spiritual Political Activist Rabbi Michael Lerner

“When a global Marshall Plan replaces the current ‘martial plan’ humankind will finally live up to its name.” — Swami Beyondananda

There is a concept in Jewish theology called Tikkun Olam, roughly translated as the healing of the world. According to 16th century Rabbi Isaac Luria, in order to set the world right humans must be involved in this repair of the world. In our own times, this call for restoring wholeness has been taken up by this week’s Wiki Politiki guest, Rabbi Michael Lerner, founder of Tikkun magazine and of Beyt Tikkun synagogue in Berkeley, California.

Rabbi Lerner is the author of several groundbreaking books, including The Politics of Meaning: Restoring Hope and Possibility in an Age of Cynicism, which caught the attention of Bill and Hillary Clinton, who invited him to stay at the White House. Ten years later, he wrote The Left Hand of God: Taking Back Our Country from the Religious Right, a book that pointed out that by focusing primarily on economic issues, progressives left the dealing with the spiritual malaise so many Americans were feeling to the religious right.



In 2005 Lerner became chair of The Network of Spiritual Progressives whose mission was to “challenge the materialism and selfishness in American society and to promote an ethos of love, generosity, and awe and wonder at the grandeur of the universe.”

His latest book is Revolutionary Love: A Political Manifesto Heal and Transform the World, where he lays out his vision of a caring society that evolves past the narcissistic memes of capitalist dogmas and self-deceptive, self-help teachings. Rabbi Lerner’s unique perspective comes not only from his spiritual and political foundations, but also from his background as a psychotherapist.

If you are wondering how we DO make the shift from predominantly domination to collaboration and cooperation, please join me this Tuesday, December 15th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Rabbi Lerner and Tikkun, please go here: https://www.tikkun.org/

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#MichaelLerner #RevolutionaryLove #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/def874f7-0c4c-3337-9dee-a17b269293f3Wed, 16 Dec 2020 02:06:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMichael Lerner – Revolutionary Love A “Humanifesto” for A Caring Society Aired Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview with Spiritual Political Activist Rabbi Michael Lerner “When a global Marshall Plan replaces the...
A “Humanifesto” for A Caring Society

Aired Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Spiritual Political Activist Rabbi Michael Lerner

“When a global Marshall Plan replaces the current ‘martial plan’ humankind will finally live up to its name.” — Swami Beyondananda

There is a concept in Jewish theology called Tikkun Olam, roughly translated as the healing of the world. According to 16th century Rabbi Isaac Luria, in order to set the world right humans must be involved in this repair of the world. In our own times, this call for restoring wholeness has been taken up by this week’s Wiki Politiki guest, Rabbi Michael Lerner, founder of Tikkun magazine and of Beyt Tikkun synagogue in Berkeley, California.

Rabbi Lerner is the author of several groundbreaking books, including The Politics of Meaning: Restoring Hope and Possibility in an Age of Cynicism, which caught the attention of Bill and Hillary Clinton, who invited him to stay at the White House. Ten years later, he wrote The Left Hand of God: Taking Back Our Country from the Religious Right, a book that pointed out that by focusing primarily on economic issues, progressives left the dealing with the spiritual malaise so many Americans were feeling to the religious right.



In 2005 Lerner became chair of The Network of Spiritual Progressives whose mission was to “challenge the materialism and selfishness in American society and to promote an ethos of love, generosity, and awe and wonder at the grandeur of the universe.”

His latest book is Revolutionary Love: A Political Manifesto Heal and Transform the World, where he lays out his vision of a caring society that evolves past the narcissistic memes of capitalist dogmas and self-deceptive, self-help teachings. Rabbi Lerner’s unique perspective comes not only from his spiritual and political foundations, but also from his background as a psychotherapist.

If you are wondering how we DO make the shift from predominantly domination to collaboration and cooperation, please join me this Tuesday, December 15th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Rabbi Lerner and Tikkun, please go here: https://www.tikkun.org/

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#MichaelLerner #RevolutionaryLove #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3381consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/susan-sparks-can-laughter-really-bring-us-together--42390094
This Trial Lawyer Turned Baptist Minister and Stand-Up Comic Thinks So



Aired Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



An Interview With “Stand-Up Minister” and Author Susan Sparks

“If we want peace in the Mideast, first we need to have peace in the Midwest.” — Swami Beyondananda

We’ve all heard the saying that laughter is healing, and you probably have heard the story about the writer Norman Cousins. Back in the 1970s, he was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness that was so serious I can’t even pronounce it. Instead of checking into a hospital, he checked into a hotel room with Marx Brothers movies and Candid Camera re-runs – and he got well. His book, Anatomy of An Illness, caused quite a stir, and medical science began studying the healing power of humor – which is kind of like, well it works in practice, but does it work in theory?

Yes, laughter CAN heal … as we recognize that the true meaning of the word “healing” is to “restore wholeness.” In that way, the magic of levity can help us rise above the gravity in life and see from a higher perspective.

So … in these most contentious of times can laughing together keep us from crying separately? Our guest this week, Rev. Susan Sparks is a trial attorney turned stand-up comic and Baptist preacher. She has toured as part of an Abrahamic comedy troupe consisting of her, a rabbi, and a Muslim. She thinks laughter is a universal language of the heart that can help heal the illusion of separation.

I first met Susan in the early 2000s at an Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor in San Diego, where we were both presenters. She was just making the shift from her career as an attorney to begin theological studies, and apply her skills as a stand-up comic. Since that time, she has written three books, Miracle on 31st Street, Preaching Punchlines, and Laugh Your Way to Grace, and has made numerous appearances on TV, radio and at pulpits across the country. She is currently the senior pastor at the Madison Avenue Baptist Church in Manhattan. Oh, and she is also a Harley-Davidson aficionado with a love for cowboy boots (I suppose that also makes her a Harley Krishna and a Bootist).

Seriously and humorously, when it comes to bring folks together around laughter, Susan has been there and done that. Can laughter help all sides see things from a different angle? To find out, please join me this Tuesday, December 8th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Susan Sparks, please go here: http://susansparks.com/

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#SusanSparks #LaughYourWayToGrace #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/de35e44e-10c1-3416-bb1c-fba8cfbcf9d9Wed, 09 Dec 2020 02:03:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesSusan Sparks – Can Laughter REALLY Bring Us Together? This Trial Lawyer Turned Baptist Minister and Stand-Up Comic Thinks So Aired Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview With “Stand-Up Minister” and Author Susan...
This Trial Lawyer Turned Baptist Minister and Stand-Up Comic Thinks So



Aired Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



An Interview With “Stand-Up Minister” and Author Susan Sparks

“If we want peace in the Mideast, first we need to have peace in the Midwest.” — Swami Beyondananda

We’ve all heard the saying that laughter is healing, and you probably have heard the story about the writer Norman Cousins. Back in the 1970s, he was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness that was so serious I can’t even pronounce it. Instead of checking into a hospital, he checked into a hotel room with Marx Brothers movies and Candid Camera re-runs – and he got well. His book, Anatomy of An Illness, caused quite a stir, and medical science began studying the healing power of humor – which is kind of like, well it works in practice, but does it work in theory?

Yes, laughter CAN heal … as we recognize that the true meaning of the word “healing” is to “restore wholeness.” In that way, the magic of levity can help us rise above the gravity in life and see from a higher perspective.

So … in these most contentious of times can laughing together keep us from crying separately? Our guest this week, Rev. Susan Sparks is a trial attorney turned stand-up comic and Baptist preacher. She has toured as part of an Abrahamic comedy troupe consisting of her, a rabbi, and a Muslim. She thinks laughter is a universal language of the heart that can help heal the illusion of separation.

I first met Susan in the early 2000s at an Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor in San Diego, where we were both presenters. She was just making the shift from her career as an attorney to begin theological studies, and apply her skills as a stand-up comic. Since that time, she has written three books, Miracle on 31st Street, Preaching Punchlines, and Laugh Your Way to Grace, and has made numerous appearances on TV, radio and at pulpits across the country. She is currently the senior pastor at the Madison Avenue Baptist Church in Manhattan. Oh, and she is also a Harley-Davidson aficionado with a love for cowboy boots (I suppose that also makes her a Harley Krishna and a Bootist).

Seriously and humorously, when it comes to bring folks together around laughter, Susan has been there and done that. Can laughter help all sides see things from a different angle? To find out, please join me this Tuesday, December 8th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Susan Sparks, please go here: http://susansparks.com/

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#SusanSparks #LaughYourWayToGrace #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3380consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steven-jay-out-of-the-matrix-and-into-the-creatrix--42272083
New Collaborative Media Platform Is Where the REAL Reset Is Happening

Aired Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview With Grammy-Award Winning Producer and Mobilized.news Founder Steven Jay

“If we don’t like the old news that is dividing us, time to make some new news together.” — Swami Beyondananda

This coming year, 2021, will mark the 40th anniversary of Walter Cronkite’s final broadcast. It’s been that long since America’s most trusted newscaster said, “And that’s the way it is,” while all of America nodded yes.

At a time when we seem to be living in two separate realities, despite the polarization, more than two thirds of us long for a trustworthy, independent, credible authority to help us address those three key questions – what’s so, so what and now what?

Meanwhile, the COVID crisis is being used to accelerate the “global reset” agenda of the World Economic Forum and those who want to impose a top down global authority to rule the world. Well, as the Swami says, “If we don’t want dystopia, we need to offer an alternative – dat-topia.” Our guest this week, Steven Jay, is dedicating his life work to creating a new media platform where creative ideas can come out to play, and where we can together reset the HUMAN HEART as we shift from domination to collaboration, and where we can step out of the matrix and into the creatrix.

Steven describes Mobilized as a “new kind of media for a newer, kinder world inspired by nature, powered by people, and empowered by imagination.” He writes, “Mobilized is a hands-on learning network for imagination and human potential. To inspire, empower and embrace the genius within us to create a world that works for all people, our planet and for our common purpose.”

In addition to being Founder and Creative Director of Mobilized, Steven Jay is a Grammy Award-winning producer, musician, composer, and creative director. He began his career as a journalist/photographer in 1977 promoting emerging talents such as Meat Loaf and Bon Jovi. His projects have been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, MTV, and VH1. He founded the Global Entertainment and Media Summit and the New York Music and Internet Expo: The beginning of a digital music revolution.

He also was a Co-Executive Producer of the “When Comedy Went to School” documentary that captured the spirit and excitement of the Catskill Comics as they inspired generations and leagues of comedians. It featured Jerry Lewis, Larry King, Sid Caesar, Jackie Mason, and many others.

Steven was Associate Producer and Project Creator of Les Paul and Friends: American Made, World Played (2005), the Grammy Award-Winning recording to honor the innovator whose contributions to the entertainment worlds include the solid body electric guitar and multi-track recording. This recording featured a host of celebrated performing artists including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Steve Miller, Sting, Buddy Guy, and Peter Frampton.

After a life-changing event several years ago, Steven dedicated his life and work to bringing about a world that works for all. I am so enthralled and enthused, I have transferred my own Great Upwising platform over to Mobilized. To find out why, please join me this Tuesday, December 1st, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Mobilized.news, please go here https://mobilized.news/

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#StevenJay #Mobilized.news #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/0e647b5b-f377-3fcb-acaa-6fc022f01747Wed, 02 Dec 2020 02:19:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesSteven Jay – Out of the Matrix and Into the Creatrix New Collaborative Media Platform Is Where the REAL Reset Is Happening Aired Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview With Grammy-Award Winning Producer and...
New Collaborative Media Platform Is Where the REAL Reset Is Happening

Aired Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview With Grammy-Award Winning Producer and Mobilized.news Founder Steven Jay

“If we don’t like the old news that is dividing us, time to make some new news together.” — Swami Beyondananda

This coming year, 2021, will mark the 40th anniversary of Walter Cronkite’s final broadcast. It’s been that long since America’s most trusted newscaster said, “And that’s the way it is,” while all of America nodded yes.

At a time when we seem to be living in two separate realities, despite the polarization, more than two thirds of us long for a trustworthy, independent, credible authority to help us address those three key questions – what’s so, so what and now what?

Meanwhile, the COVID crisis is being used to accelerate the “global reset” agenda of the World Economic Forum and those who want to impose a top down global authority to rule the world. Well, as the Swami says, “If we don’t want dystopia, we need to offer an alternative – dat-topia.” Our guest this week, Steven Jay, is dedicating his life work to creating a new media platform where creative ideas can come out to play, and where we can together reset the HUMAN HEART as we shift from domination to collaboration, and where we can step out of the matrix and into the creatrix.

Steven describes Mobilized as a “new kind of media for a newer, kinder world inspired by nature, powered by people, and empowered by imagination.” He writes, “Mobilized is a hands-on learning network for imagination and human potential. To inspire, empower and embrace the genius within us to create a world that works for all people, our planet and for our common purpose.”

In addition to being Founder and Creative Director of Mobilized, Steven Jay is a Grammy Award-winning producer, musician, composer, and creative director. He began his career as a journalist/photographer in 1977 promoting emerging talents such as Meat Loaf and Bon Jovi. His projects have been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, MTV, and VH1. He founded the Global Entertainment and Media Summit and the New York Music and Internet Expo: The beginning of a digital music revolution.

He also was a Co-Executive Producer of the “When Comedy Went to School” documentary that captured the spirit and excitement of the Catskill Comics as they inspired generations and leagues of comedians. It featured Jerry Lewis, Larry King, Sid Caesar, Jackie Mason, and many others.

Steven was Associate Producer and Project Creator of Les Paul and Friends: American Made, World Played (2005), the Grammy Award-Winning recording to honor the innovator whose contributions to the entertainment worlds include the solid body electric guitar and multi-track recording. This recording featured a host of celebrated performing artists including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Steve Miller, Sting, Buddy Guy, and Peter Frampton.

After a life-changing event several years ago, Steven dedicated his life and work to bringing about a world that works for all. I am so enthralled and enthused, I have transferred my own Great Upwising platform over to Mobilized. To find out why, please join me this Tuesday, December 1st, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Mobilized.news, please go here https://mobilized.news/

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How We Can Close the “Reality Gap” and Create a Sane and Sacred Center

Aired Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview With Author and Mediation Expert Mark Gerzon

“Instead of the current tug-of-war pulling us apart, we need a tug-of-peace where we all pull together in the same direction.” — Swami Beyondananda

At the most politically contentious time since the Civil War, can you imagine what it would take to “reunite America”? You can’t? Well our guest this week, Mark Gerzon, can. He has written a book called the “Reunited States of America,” and his life work for the past half-century has been bringing all sides together in fruitful conversation.

Mark Gerzon is the president of Mediators Foundation and is one of the key architects of the field of global leadership and an experienced facilitator in high-conflict zones. He has advised a wide variety of organizations including the US Congress, multinational corporations, and UNDP. The author of numerous books, including Leading Through Conflict and Global Citizens, his most recent book is The Reunited States of America: How We Can Bridge the Partisan Divide.

Concerned about the increasing polarization in American communities, Mark has spent the last two decades working on the ideological frontier between Left and Right. He co-designed and served as head facilitator for the US Bipartisan Congressional Retreats in the late 1990s, and has spent the following years participating in a wide variety of efforts to deepen dialogue across the political spectrum. He is currently developing with his colleagues a multi-pronged strategy to build a transpartisan movement in the United States.

Studies have shown that more than two thirds of Americans would prefer solving problems together to sowing more divisiveness and discord. Our current electoral system is dependent on two forces – first, the vested interests that donate the huge sums of money to finance the campaigns; second, the “true-believer” voters who provide the energy on the ground as the voting blocs who put the candidates over the top. Thanks to new applications of technology to identify “solution voters”, we now have an opportunity to access and activate this new “silent majority”.



So, can the majority of us work together to move forward the political agenda that the vast majority of us want – election integrity, end to gerrymandering, money out of politics, working together to solve problems instead of engaging in the lose-lose state of war that has marred politics for the past two generations? To find out, please join me this Tuesday, November 17th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Mark Gerzon’s work and the Reunited States Project, please go here: http://mediatorsfoundation.org/the-reunited-states-of-america/

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#MarkGerzon #TheReunitedStatesOfAmerica #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/3b17cf62-b6c6-393c-93d8-1daad5c3d7e5Wed, 18 Nov 2020 02:25:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMark Gerzon - The Reunited States of America How We Can Close the “Reality Gap” and Create a Sane and Sacred Center Aired Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview With Author and Mediation Expert Mark Gerzon “Instead of...
How We Can Close the “Reality Gap” and Create a Sane and Sacred Center

Aired Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview With Author and Mediation Expert Mark Gerzon

“Instead of the current tug-of-war pulling us apart, we need a tug-of-peace where we all pull together in the same direction.” — Swami Beyondananda

At the most politically contentious time since the Civil War, can you imagine what it would take to “reunite America”? You can’t? Well our guest this week, Mark Gerzon, can. He has written a book called the “Reunited States of America,” and his life work for the past half-century has been bringing all sides together in fruitful conversation.

Mark Gerzon is the president of Mediators Foundation and is one of the key architects of the field of global leadership and an experienced facilitator in high-conflict zones. He has advised a wide variety of organizations including the US Congress, multinational corporations, and UNDP. The author of numerous books, including Leading Through Conflict and Global Citizens, his most recent book is The Reunited States of America: How We Can Bridge the Partisan Divide.

Concerned about the increasing polarization in American communities, Mark has spent the last two decades working on the ideological frontier between Left and Right. He co-designed and served as head facilitator for the US Bipartisan Congressional Retreats in the late 1990s, and has spent the following years participating in a wide variety of efforts to deepen dialogue across the political spectrum. He is currently developing with his colleagues a multi-pronged strategy to build a transpartisan movement in the United States.

Studies have shown that more than two thirds of Americans would prefer solving problems together to sowing more divisiveness and discord. Our current electoral system is dependent on two forces – first, the vested interests that donate the huge sums of money to finance the campaigns; second, the “true-believer” voters who provide the energy on the ground as the voting blocs who put the candidates over the top. Thanks to new applications of technology to identify “solution voters”, we now have an opportunity to access and activate this new “silent majority”.



So, can the majority of us work together to move forward the political agenda that the vast majority of us want – election integrity, end to gerrymandering, money out of politics, working together to solve problems instead of engaging in the lose-lose state of war that has marred politics for the past two generations? To find out, please join me this Tuesday, November 17th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Mark Gerzon’s work and the Reunited States Project, please go here: http://mediatorsfoundation.org/the-reunited-states-of-america/

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Off the Old Battlefield, On to a New Playing Field

Aired Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview With “Thrive” Film-Maker Foster Gamble



“The true law of life is not survival of the fittest, but thrival of the fittingest.” — Swami Beyondananda

As we in the US find ourselves in the midst of a toxic, contentious election season that threatens to continue indefinitely, two apparently contradictory ideas seem to be true. First, we are deeply divided, not just into two parties, not just into two narratives, but into two separate and seemingly incompatible realities.

Second, the vast majority of the American people overwhelmingly agree – they want to work together to find solutions, and not just blame the other side. As Einstein famously said a problem cannot be solved at the same level it was created. The two political parties are locked in battle in a dualistic playing field, in the death throes of Newtonian politics, where equal and opposite forces fight to the death, with we the people and the natural world as collateral damage.

Einstein said something else as well — the field is the sole governing agency over the particle. In other words, if we want to transform what we call politics – not to mention every other aspect of civilization – we have to get off the old battlefield and on to a new playing field.

Our conversation today is about how we can play on the unified field that is above and beyond all the particles we are trying to move around. For example, what if instead of the force and friction-based energy systems we have today we have free energy systems that tap the infinite energies of the non-physical world? What if the drug-and-surgery, symptom-management, illness-care system, gave way to energy medicine that change the vibrational field so that a disease condition could not take hold?

This week’s guest, Foster Gamble, producer of a new film Thrive II: This Is What It Takes, that offers heartening examples of how these technologies – dismissed as science fiction – are proving to be scientific fact. In the first Thrive movie, Foster and his wife Kimberly Carter Gamble, journeyed deep down the rabbit hole to explore dark and controversial ideas. In this one, Foster jokes, “We have found the light at the end of the rabbit hole.”



Foster Gamble is the President & Co-Founder of Clear Compass Media; Creator, Host, Co-Writer, and Director of Visual Design for THRIVE. At age 14, Foster Gamble had a vision where he glimpsed what he perceived to be the Universe’s fundamental energy pattern. He spent the next 35 years trying to figure out the details and implications of what he had seen. That quest took two paths: a scientific journey and an exploration of the human potential to navigate successfully through the challenges threatening our survival. THRIVE represents the convergence of these two paths.

If you’re looking for the good news on the other side of all this “bad news” we seem so caught up in, please join me this Tuesday, November 10th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Foster Gamble and the Thrive movement, please go here: https://www.thriveon.com/

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#FosterGamble #Survival #Thrive #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/8b10d9fa-e752-3654-907b-99cf358c3e25Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:16:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesFoster Gamble – From Survival to Thrival Off the Old Battlefield, On to a New Playing Field Aired Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview With “Thrive” Film-Maker Foster Gamble “The true law of life is not survival...
Off the Old Battlefield, On to a New Playing Field

Aired Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview With “Thrive” Film-Maker Foster Gamble



“The true law of life is not survival of the fittest, but thrival of the fittingest.” — Swami Beyondananda

As we in the US find ourselves in the midst of a toxic, contentious election season that threatens to continue indefinitely, two apparently contradictory ideas seem to be true. First, we are deeply divided, not just into two parties, not just into two narratives, but into two separate and seemingly incompatible realities.

Second, the vast majority of the American people overwhelmingly agree – they want to work together to find solutions, and not just blame the other side. As Einstein famously said a problem cannot be solved at the same level it was created. The two political parties are locked in battle in a dualistic playing field, in the death throes of Newtonian politics, where equal and opposite forces fight to the death, with we the people and the natural world as collateral damage.

Einstein said something else as well — the field is the sole governing agency over the particle. In other words, if we want to transform what we call politics – not to mention every other aspect of civilization – we have to get off the old battlefield and on to a new playing field.

Our conversation today is about how we can play on the unified field that is above and beyond all the particles we are trying to move around. For example, what if instead of the force and friction-based energy systems we have today we have free energy systems that tap the infinite energies of the non-physical world? What if the drug-and-surgery, symptom-management, illness-care system, gave way to energy medicine that change the vibrational field so that a disease condition could not take hold?

This week’s guest, Foster Gamble, producer of a new film Thrive II: This Is What It Takes, that offers heartening examples of how these technologies – dismissed as science fiction – are proving to be scientific fact. In the first Thrive movie, Foster and his wife Kimberly Carter Gamble, journeyed deep down the rabbit hole to explore dark and controversial ideas. In this one, Foster jokes, “We have found the light at the end of the rabbit hole.”



Foster Gamble is the President & Co-Founder of Clear Compass Media; Creator, Host, Co-Writer, and Director of Visual Design for THRIVE. At age 14, Foster Gamble had a vision where he glimpsed what he perceived to be the Universe’s fundamental energy pattern. He spent the next 35 years trying to figure out the details and implications of what he had seen. That quest took two paths: a scientific journey and an exploration of the human potential to navigate successfully through the challenges threatening our survival. THRIVE represents the convergence of these two paths.

If you’re looking for the good news on the other side of all this “bad news” we seem so caught up in, please join me this Tuesday, November 10th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Foster Gamble and the Thrive movement, please go here: https://www.thriveon.com/

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Time to “Clear the Air”

Aired Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview With Author and Microwave Radiation Specialist Arthur Firstenberg



“The truth shall upset you free.”
— Swami Beyondananda



5G stands for “fifth generation cellular technology” which promises to deliver data rates that are 10 to 100 times faster than current 4G. Not only does this mean much faster download rates, but 5G will also enable new technologies like self-driving cars and augmented reality. Mobile devices will be able to send and receive information in less than one-thousandth of a second, appearing instantaneous to the user.

Wow. Faster internet, faster downloads on our smart phones … Fast, fast, fast. Well… not so fast, say some concerned citizens and scientists. As with cell phones, the radiation from this 5G technology is being linked to higher cancer rates. The cell phone providers and mainstream media insist all is safe, and there is no problem. Are they correct? Or is this just another issue where those with much to gain are railroading an untested technology?

Our guest this week, Arthur Firstenberg, is here to help clear the air. Arthur Firstenberg is a scientist and journalist who has been at the forefront of a global movement to have a transparent conversation around the apparent trance of 5G technology. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Cornell University with a degree in mathematics, he attended the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine from 1978 to 1982. Injury by X-ray overdose cut short his medical career. For the past thirty-eight years he has been a researcher, consultant, and lecturer on the health and environmental effects of electromagnetic radiation, as well as a practitioner of several healing arts.

He is the founder of the independent campaign group the Cellular Phone Task Force, and has authored two books, Microwaving Our Planet: The Environmental Impact of the Wireless Revolution and The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life.

If you are ready to hear some of what you haven’t been told about 5G technology, and are looking to make up your own mind, please join me this Tuesday, November 3rd 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Arthur Firstenberg and the Cellular Phone Task Force, please go here: https://www.cellphonetaskforce.org/

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#ArthurFirstenberg #5G #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/33566152-e4f2-3a19-8419-9bdfe3e7448eWed, 04 Nov 2020 02:52:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesArthur Firstenberg – 5G – Boon to Humankind or Fatal Mistake? Time to “Clear the Air” Aired Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview With Author and Microwave Radiation Specialist Arthur Firstenberg “The truth shall...
Time to “Clear the Air”

Aired Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview With Author and Microwave Radiation Specialist Arthur Firstenberg



“The truth shall upset you free.”
— Swami Beyondananda



5G stands for “fifth generation cellular technology” which promises to deliver data rates that are 10 to 100 times faster than current 4G. Not only does this mean much faster download rates, but 5G will also enable new technologies like self-driving cars and augmented reality. Mobile devices will be able to send and receive information in less than one-thousandth of a second, appearing instantaneous to the user.

Wow. Faster internet, faster downloads on our smart phones … Fast, fast, fast. Well… not so fast, say some concerned citizens and scientists. As with cell phones, the radiation from this 5G technology is being linked to higher cancer rates. The cell phone providers and mainstream media insist all is safe, and there is no problem. Are they correct? Or is this just another issue where those with much to gain are railroading an untested technology?

Our guest this week, Arthur Firstenberg, is here to help clear the air. Arthur Firstenberg is a scientist and journalist who has been at the forefront of a global movement to have a transparent conversation around the apparent trance of 5G technology. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Cornell University with a degree in mathematics, he attended the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine from 1978 to 1982. Injury by X-ray overdose cut short his medical career. For the past thirty-eight years he has been a researcher, consultant, and lecturer on the health and environmental effects of electromagnetic radiation, as well as a practitioner of several healing arts.

He is the founder of the independent campaign group the Cellular Phone Task Force, and has authored two books, Microwaving Our Planet: The Environmental Impact of the Wireless Revolution and The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life.

If you are ready to hear some of what you haven’t been told about 5G technology, and are looking to make up your own mind, please join me this Tuesday, November 3rd 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Arthur Firstenberg and the Cellular Phone Task Force, please go here: https://www.cellphonetaskforce.org/

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#ArthurFirstenberg #5G #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3380consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/glen-ford-the-race-issue-and-tools-of-bamboozlement--41674253
Black Lives Matter, White Power Structure Matters More

Aired Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview With Pioneering Black Journalist Glen Ford

“First we had Black Lives Matter, then Blue Lives Matter – and it seems to be working. The whole country is now black and blue.” — Swami Beyondananda

This summer, the murder of George Floyd by police sparked a huge, nationwide protest movement and put Black Lives Matter into the headlines. Within days, hours actually, mass protests emerged across the country, and celebrities – from the entertainment industry to sports figures – all seemed to speak as one to support this movement.

And…

What impact has the movement had and will it have in the future to insure that actual black lives are impacted for the better? How do we replace a criminally unjust criminal justice system with one that works for all? What is this “defund the police” issue all about, and what actually happened in Portland and Seattle?

Our guest this week, pioneering black journalist Glen Ford, will take us deeper as we examine to what extent #BLM is grassroots, and to what extent it is “Astroturf”, and we look at who benefits from this movement, and what this movement and media campaign may be keeping us from seeing. Hint: He uses the phrase “bamboozlement”, popularized by Malcolm X, to describe how the power structure has used the #BLM movement to keep folks from poking around the real issues.



The son of famed disc jockey Rudy “The Deuce” Rutherford, who was the first Black man to host a non-gospel television show in the Deep South – Columbus, Georgia, 1958 – Glen was reading newswire copy on-the-air at age eleven. Glen’s first full-time broadcast news job was at James Brown’s Augusta, Georgia radio station WRDW, in 1970 – where ‘The Godfather of Soul” shortened Glen’s surname to “Ford.”

He later worked as a newsperson at four more local stations: in Columbus, Georgia, Atlanta, Baltimore – where he created his first radio syndication, a half-hour weekly news magazine called “Black World Report”. In 1974, Ford joined the Mutual Black Network (88 stations), where he served as Capitol Hill, State Department and White House correspondent, and Washington Bureau Chief, while also producing a daily radio commentary. In 1977, he co-launched, produced and hosted “America’s Black Forum” (ABF), the first nationally syndicated Black news interview program on commercial television.

ABF made Black broadcast history. For the next four years, the program generated national and international headlines nearly every week. Never before – and never since – had a Black news entity commanded the weekly attention of the news services (AP, UPI, Reuters, Agence France-Presse – even Tass, the Soviet news agency), as well as the broadcast networks.

While still host and co-owner of ABF, Ford in 1979 created “Black Agenda Reports,” which provided five programs each day on Black Women, History, Business, Sports and Entertainment to 66 radio stations. The syndication produced more short-form programming than the two existing Black radio networks, combined. Ford also produced the McDonald’s-sponsored radio series “Black History Through Music,” aired on 50 stations, nationwide.

In 1987, Ford launched “Rap It Up,” the first nationally syndicated Hip Hop music show, broadcast on 65 radio stations. During its six years of operations, “Rap It Up” allowed Ford to play an important role in the maturation of a new African American musical genre. He organized three national rap music conventions, and wrote the Hip Hop column for Jack The Rapper’s Black radio trade magazine.



Ford co-founded BlackCommentator.com (BC) in 2002. The weekly journal quickly became the most influential Black political site on the Net. In October, 2006, Ford and the entire writing team left BC to launch BlackAgendaReport.com (BAR).

To better appreciate how the “bamboozlement” has put glossy lipstick on the same old pig, please join me this Tuesday, October 27th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET to find out.

To find out more about Glen Ford and Black Agenda Report, please go here: https://www.blackagendareport.com/about-us

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#GlenFord #RaceIssue #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/ac87a409-edd9-34d4-8996-5ac04af592dbWed, 28 Oct 2020 02:54:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesGlen Ford – The Race Issue and “Tools of Bamboozlement” Black Lives Matter, White Power Structure Matters More Aired Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview With Pioneering Black Journalist Glen Ford “First we had Black...
Black Lives Matter, White Power Structure Matters More

Aired Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview With Pioneering Black Journalist Glen Ford

“First we had Black Lives Matter, then Blue Lives Matter – and it seems to be working. The whole country is now black and blue.” — Swami Beyondananda

This summer, the murder of George Floyd by police sparked a huge, nationwide protest movement and put Black Lives Matter into the headlines. Within days, hours actually, mass protests emerged across the country, and celebrities – from the entertainment industry to sports figures – all seemed to speak as one to support this movement.

And…

What impact has the movement had and will it have in the future to insure that actual black lives are impacted for the better? How do we replace a criminally unjust criminal justice system with one that works for all? What is this “defund the police” issue all about, and what actually happened in Portland and Seattle?

Our guest this week, pioneering black journalist Glen Ford, will take us deeper as we examine to what extent #BLM is grassroots, and to what extent it is “Astroturf”, and we look at who benefits from this movement, and what this movement and media campaign may be keeping us from seeing. Hint: He uses the phrase “bamboozlement”, popularized by Malcolm X, to describe how the power structure has used the #BLM movement to keep folks from poking around the real issues.



The son of famed disc jockey Rudy “The Deuce” Rutherford, who was the first Black man to host a non-gospel television show in the Deep South – Columbus, Georgia, 1958 – Glen was reading newswire copy on-the-air at age eleven. Glen’s first full-time broadcast news job was at James Brown’s Augusta, Georgia radio station WRDW, in 1970 – where ‘The Godfather of Soul” shortened Glen’s surname to “Ford.”

He later worked as a newsperson at four more local stations: in Columbus, Georgia, Atlanta, Baltimore – where he created his first radio syndication, a half-hour weekly news magazine called “Black World Report”. In 1974, Ford joined the Mutual Black Network (88 stations), where he served as Capitol Hill, State Department and White House correspondent, and Washington Bureau Chief, while also producing a daily radio commentary. In 1977, he co-launched, produced and hosted “America’s Black Forum” (ABF), the first nationally syndicated Black news interview program on commercial television.

ABF made Black broadcast history. For the next four years, the program generated national and international headlines nearly every week. Never before – and never since – had a Black news entity commanded the weekly attention of the news services (AP, UPI, Reuters, Agence France-Presse – even Tass, the Soviet news agency), as well as the broadcast networks.

While still host and co-owner of ABF, Ford in 1979 created “Black Agenda Reports,” which provided five programs each day on Black Women, History, Business, Sports and Entertainment to 66 radio stations. The syndication produced more short-form programming than the two existing Black radio networks, combined. Ford also produced the McDonald’s-sponsored radio series “Black History Through Music,” aired on 50 stations, nationwide.

In 1987, Ford launched “Rap It Up,” the first nationally syndicated Hip Hop music show, broadcast on 65 radio stations. During its six years of operations, “Rap It Up” allowed Ford to play an important role in the maturation of a new African American musical genre. He organized three national rap music conventions, and wrote the Hip Hop column for Jack The Rapper’s Black radio trade magazine.



Ford co-founded BlackCommentator.com (BC) in 2002. The weekly journal quickly became the most influential Black political site...]]>3387consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eleanor-lecain-what-if-trump-refuses-to-leave--41562712
How to Make Goliath “Go Lieth Down”

Aired Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Visionary and Political Strategist Eleanor LeCain



“If it quacks like a duck and steps like a goose, there is something fowl afoot.” — Swami Beyondananda



In 2005, journalist and NYU professor Mark Crispin Miller published a book, Fooled Again, presenting evidence that Republicans stole the elections in 2000 and 2004 using hacked voting machines and other nefarious means. While the mainstream press largely ignored the book, the so-called progressive press – including Democracy Now and Mother Jones — roundly condemned the book and dismissed Miller as a conspiracy theorist.

Here we are a decade-and-a-half later and the most mainstream of mainstream Democrats are discussing the prospect of Trump stealing the election, and not abiding by the results he be defeated. Makes you wonder … had we handled the bullying party then, maybe we wouldn’t be dealing with this “bullyshit” now.

Fortunately, Donald Trump is so blatantly toxic that everyone has been forewarned, and consequently forearmed. Our guest this week, Eleanor LeCain recently put out a video to help the sane and reverent majority reassert our will should the misleader try any monkey business.

Eleanor LeCain, is a long-time political visionary, strategist and public official. She spent 2019 as policy advisor to the Marianne Williamson campaign, and has extensive experience in successfully electing progressives at the federal, state and local level. In 2016, she was the National Director of the She Wins We Win campaign to elect Democratic women to Congress. In 2014, she was campaign manager for Marianne Williamson for Congress in Los Angeles. In 2012, she helped Elizabeth Warren win a seat in the US Senate, and she also served as Assistant Secretary of State for Massachusetts.

Her book, Breakthrough Solutions: How to Improve Your Life and Change the World by Building on What Works, has an Introduction by the Dalai Lama. The book profiles key innovations in areas such as education, crime, green jobs, and ending poverty. Her articles are published widely from the New York Times to the Boston Business Journal to Le Monde in Paris, France. She hosts her own show, All Together Now, on PRN radio.

So … can we make Goliath go lieth down? What can we do NOW before the election, and what can we do afterward?

Please join me this Tuesday, October 20th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET to find out.

To find out more about Eleanor’s radio show, please go here https://prn.fm/category/archives/all-together-now/

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#EleanorLeCain #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/1fcf52fe-681b-3540-9ecb-654ee1cda03aWed, 21 Oct 2020 02:05:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesEleanor LeCain – What If Trump Refuses to Leave? How to Make Goliath “Go Lieth Down” Aired Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Visionary and Political Strategist Eleanor LeCain “If it quacks like a duck and...
How to Make Goliath “Go Lieth Down”

Aired Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Visionary and Political Strategist Eleanor LeCain



“If it quacks like a duck and steps like a goose, there is something fowl afoot.” — Swami Beyondananda



In 2005, journalist and NYU professor Mark Crispin Miller published a book, Fooled Again, presenting evidence that Republicans stole the elections in 2000 and 2004 using hacked voting machines and other nefarious means. While the mainstream press largely ignored the book, the so-called progressive press – including Democracy Now and Mother Jones — roundly condemned the book and dismissed Miller as a conspiracy theorist.

Here we are a decade-and-a-half later and the most mainstream of mainstream Democrats are discussing the prospect of Trump stealing the election, and not abiding by the results he be defeated. Makes you wonder … had we handled the bullying party then, maybe we wouldn’t be dealing with this “bullyshit” now.

Fortunately, Donald Trump is so blatantly toxic that everyone has been forewarned, and consequently forearmed. Our guest this week, Eleanor LeCain recently put out a video to help the sane and reverent majority reassert our will should the misleader try any monkey business.

Eleanor LeCain, is a long-time political visionary, strategist and public official. She spent 2019 as policy advisor to the Marianne Williamson campaign, and has extensive experience in successfully electing progressives at the federal, state and local level. In 2016, she was the National Director of the She Wins We Win campaign to elect Democratic women to Congress. In 2014, she was campaign manager for Marianne Williamson for Congress in Los Angeles. In 2012, she helped Elizabeth Warren win a seat in the US Senate, and she also served as Assistant Secretary of State for Massachusetts.

Her book, Breakthrough Solutions: How to Improve Your Life and Change the World by Building on What Works, has an Introduction by the Dalai Lama. The book profiles key innovations in areas such as education, crime, green jobs, and ending poverty. Her articles are published widely from the New York Times to the Boston Business Journal to Le Monde in Paris, France. She hosts her own show, All Together Now, on PRN radio.

So … can we make Goliath go lieth down? What can we do NOW before the election, and what can we do afterward?

Please join me this Tuesday, October 20th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET to find out.

To find out more about Eleanor’s radio show, please go here https://prn.fm/category/archives/all-together-now/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

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#EleanorLeCain #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3381consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-bhaerman-signs-of-the-upwising--41450523
What I Learned From Three Years Doing Wiki Politiki Radio

Aired Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with … Myself!

“Revolutionary uprisings just keep us on the wheel, going around in circles. We need an EVOLUTIONARY UPWISING to overgrow the current system.” — Swami Beyondananda

Hard to believe that it’s nearly three years since I did my first interview with cellular biologist Bruce Lipton to launch Wiki Politiki Radio. Our interview, about conscious evolution as our alternative to mass extinction is even more relevant today than it was then.

The current administration has brought us closer to our own species topping the Endangered Species list, as it makes its great leap backward toward feudalism. On the other hand, the best the Democrats can promise is that they are NOT Donald Trump. Their corporate agenda, however, cloaked in nice-sounding language and representing the dominance of technology is leading us forward to a brave new world of … neo-feudalism.

Fortunately, there is an awakening happening on both sides, and a growing movement from the “sane and sacred center” that is calling on us to work together, to collaborate for the betterment of each and all. And yeah, that sounds like an ideal, but unless the ideal becomes the real deal, there will be no deal at all. It’s a clear-cut, binary choice – a life economy or a death economy, an awakening or a wake.

Today’s conversation is about the “signs of the upwising” – the cues and clues that we are indeed awakening, and I will be offering ideas for how we might awaken in time, and use our good will, our knowledge, our wisdom, and our technology to bring back the missing piece in government of, by and for the people – the people.

Yes, I will be talking to myself … and hopefully speaking to you in a way that informs, inspires and activates. Please join me this Tuesday, October 13th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/



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#Upwising #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/81ce52c2-f025-382f-890b-80e8d6c3b749Wed, 14 Oct 2020 02:16:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesSteve Bhaerman – Signs of the Upwising What I Learned From Three Years Doing Wiki Politiki Radio Aired Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with … Myself! “Revolutionary uprisings just keep us on the wheel, going around...
What I Learned From Three Years Doing Wiki Politiki Radio

Aired Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with … Myself!

“Revolutionary uprisings just keep us on the wheel, going around in circles. We need an EVOLUTIONARY UPWISING to overgrow the current system.” — Swami Beyondananda

Hard to believe that it’s nearly three years since I did my first interview with cellular biologist Bruce Lipton to launch Wiki Politiki Radio. Our interview, about conscious evolution as our alternative to mass extinction is even more relevant today than it was then.

The current administration has brought us closer to our own species topping the Endangered Species list, as it makes its great leap backward toward feudalism. On the other hand, the best the Democrats can promise is that they are NOT Donald Trump. Their corporate agenda, however, cloaked in nice-sounding language and representing the dominance of technology is leading us forward to a brave new world of … neo-feudalism.

Fortunately, there is an awakening happening on both sides, and a growing movement from the “sane and sacred center” that is calling on us to work together, to collaborate for the betterment of each and all. And yeah, that sounds like an ideal, but unless the ideal becomes the real deal, there will be no deal at all. It’s a clear-cut, binary choice – a life economy or a death economy, an awakening or a wake.

Today’s conversation is about the “signs of the upwising” – the cues and clues that we are indeed awakening, and I will be offering ideas for how we might awaken in time, and use our good will, our knowledge, our wisdom, and our technology to bring back the missing piece in government of, by and for the people – the people.

Yes, I will be talking to myself … and hopefully speaking to you in a way that informs, inspires and activates. Please join me this Tuesday, October 13th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/



Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)



Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!

Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/

#Upwising #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3379consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steven-machat-from-consumer-to-citizen--41338933
How We Replace Passive Public Opinion with Active Public Will

Aired Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Entertainment Mogul, Attorney and Author Steven Machat

“It seems like the dysfunctional function of mainstream media is to serve up ‘babblum’ – weapons of mass-distraction to make sure the body politic never gets out of diapers.” — Swami Beyondananda

Just a few days ago it came to me.

The 2020s will be the Decade of the Citizen.

It will have to be, because the entrenched and dysfunctional political, social and economic systems hopelessly addicted to money and power cannot reform themselves. What is required is an outside intervention by we the people, or else we will devolve into just another “turd world” country.

Our guest this week, Steven Machat, has spent a lifetime in the entertainment industry, and has seen first-hand how consent is conceived and manufactured, how the industry feeds toxic memes, and how it disempowers originality and imposes subliminal narratives.

Steven grew up in show business. His father, entertainment attorney Marty Machat boasted clients like Phil Spector, Sam Cooke and the Rolling Stones. After graduating from Vanderbilt University law school, Steven went into business with his father. He became a worldwide entertainment attorney, music publisher, manager of music talent and record label owner as well as film producer among other commercial endeavors. His clients have included Electric Light Orchestra, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Leonard Cohen, Snoop Dogg, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hugh Masakela, and he also produced Bird on a Wire, the documentary film of the Leonard Cohen 1972 European tour.

His book “Gods, Gangsters and Honor” tells the story of his storied career in the music business.

His work and play have since branched out to the fields as broad as metaphysics, cosmology and politics. In 2015, he announced his campaign to run for the Senate from Florida as an independent candidate, and he also opened a School For Sacred Knowledge.

So … what will we talk about?

EVERYTHING.

And primarily how we the people re-empower ourselves individually and collectively.

If you are ready to be entertained, informed and inspired, please join us this Tuesday, October 6th , 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Steven Machat and his latest work, please go to: http://www.theschoolofsacredknowledge.com/

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#StevenMachat #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/4503e745-ca19-3939-b3b1-39f32a42b1eeWed, 07 Oct 2020 02:33:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesSteven Machat – From Consumer to Citizen How We Replace Passive Public Opinion with Active Public Will Aired Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Entertainment Mogul, Attorney and Author Steven Machat “It seems like...
How We Replace Passive Public Opinion with Active Public Will

Aired Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Entertainment Mogul, Attorney and Author Steven Machat

“It seems like the dysfunctional function of mainstream media is to serve up ‘babblum’ – weapons of mass-distraction to make sure the body politic never gets out of diapers.” — Swami Beyondananda

Just a few days ago it came to me.

The 2020s will be the Decade of the Citizen.

It will have to be, because the entrenched and dysfunctional political, social and economic systems hopelessly addicted to money and power cannot reform themselves. What is required is an outside intervention by we the people, or else we will devolve into just another “turd world” country.

Our guest this week, Steven Machat, has spent a lifetime in the entertainment industry, and has seen first-hand how consent is conceived and manufactured, how the industry feeds toxic memes, and how it disempowers originality and imposes subliminal narratives.

Steven grew up in show business. His father, entertainment attorney Marty Machat boasted clients like Phil Spector, Sam Cooke and the Rolling Stones. After graduating from Vanderbilt University law school, Steven went into business with his father. He became a worldwide entertainment attorney, music publisher, manager of music talent and record label owner as well as film producer among other commercial endeavors. His clients have included Electric Light Orchestra, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Leonard Cohen, Snoop Dogg, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hugh Masakela, and he also produced Bird on a Wire, the documentary film of the Leonard Cohen 1972 European tour.

His book “Gods, Gangsters and Honor” tells the story of his storied career in the music business.

His work and play have since branched out to the fields as broad as metaphysics, cosmology and politics. In 2015, he announced his campaign to run for the Senate from Florida as an independent candidate, and he also opened a School For Sacred Knowledge.

So … what will we talk about?

EVERYTHING.

And primarily how we the people re-empower ourselves individually and collectively.

If you are ready to be entertained, informed and inspired, please join us this Tuesday, October 6th , 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Steven Machat and his latest work, please go to: http://www.theschoolofsacredknowledge.com/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

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Restoring the Missing Piece in Government By the People – THE PEOPLE!



Aired Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Tech CEO and Author Richard Lang

“Even more than a new President, we need a new PRECEDENT – government of, by and for the people where the government does OUR bidding, not the bidding of the highest bidder.” — Swami Beyondananda

As we are caught in the swirl of the most toxic and dangerous election season in our lifetimes, citizens from across the political spectrum are asking two questions: How did it get this way? And, how do we restore the missing piece in government of, by and for the people – THE PEOPLE?

If you’ve had the sense that the will of the ordinary citizen in America has little or no impact on what legislation actually gets passed — you’re right. A study conducted by Princeton University in 2014 concluded: “The preferences of the average American appear to have only a miniscule, near-zero, statistically non-significant impact upon public policy.

Could this be why fewer Americans exercise their right to vote than any other “democratic” country in the world? Might be we need to rename our system “Futilism” because of the futility of voting for a candidate, who does the bidding of the highest bidder instead of doing your bidding?

Our guest this week, Richard Lang, has come up with a “meta-strategy” for bringing the collective (and amplified) voice of we the people to the forefront of politics. The idea starts with an observation: For the first time in known human history, it is now possible to convene an unlimited number of citizens, in one place, at one time, to cast collective, non-binding, advisory votes on any issue of collective concern or importance.

Think of it as Freedom of Assembly 3.0.

Richard, a software developer who launched a highly successful company, Burst.com in the 1990s, launched another company, Democrasoft to help “evolve democracy and empower individuals” in the 21st century. The result is his Virtual Country book, and the new platform for Advisory Voting.

Writes Richard, “We are talking about a new national institution for civic engagement, focused on issues instead of political parties and blind ideology — a powerful new counter-balance to the corrupting influence of big money in politics.”



Imagine … a space — nongovernmental, non-corporate, nonpartisan, independent of the mainstream media — where each citizen can have a voice and a verifiable vote, and these votes can be tabulated to indicate not just how citizens feel about certain issues, but how strongly they feel.

What if ten million or twenty million or fifty million American voters declared, “We want this”? While that vote would have no legal standing, simply recognizing the overwhelming support for a certain policy would provide pressure on legislators to adhere to the people’s will. Or face opposition at the polls.

And … what if we used technology wisely and consciously not to shape public opinion but to galvanize public will? What if we took advantage of that handy hand-held device that even homeless people own to bring people together in an entire eco-system for civic engagement that will evolve democracy into the 21st century?

If you’re ready to create “political climate change”, please join us this Tuesday, September 29th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Richard Lang and Advisory Voting, please go here: http://www.virtualcountry.us/

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#RichardLang #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/904632fe-17d7-3f8b-83f2-815849e16b09Wed, 30 Sep 2020 02:14:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesRichard Lang – Advisory Voting and an “Eco-System for Civic Engagement” Restoring the Missing Piece in Government By the People – THE PEOPLE! Aired Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Tech CEO and Author...
Restoring the Missing Piece in Government By the People – THE PEOPLE!



Aired Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Tech CEO and Author Richard Lang

“Even more than a new President, we need a new PRECEDENT – government of, by and for the people where the government does OUR bidding, not the bidding of the highest bidder.” — Swami Beyondananda

As we are caught in the swirl of the most toxic and dangerous election season in our lifetimes, citizens from across the political spectrum are asking two questions: How did it get this way? And, how do we restore the missing piece in government of, by and for the people – THE PEOPLE?

If you’ve had the sense that the will of the ordinary citizen in America has little or no impact on what legislation actually gets passed — you’re right. A study conducted by Princeton University in 2014 concluded: “The preferences of the average American appear to have only a miniscule, near-zero, statistically non-significant impact upon public policy.

Could this be why fewer Americans exercise their right to vote than any other “democratic” country in the world? Might be we need to rename our system “Futilism” because of the futility of voting for a candidate, who does the bidding of the highest bidder instead of doing your bidding?

Our guest this week, Richard Lang, has come up with a “meta-strategy” for bringing the collective (and amplified) voice of we the people to the forefront of politics. The idea starts with an observation: For the first time in known human history, it is now possible to convene an unlimited number of citizens, in one place, at one time, to cast collective, non-binding, advisory votes on any issue of collective concern or importance.

Think of it as Freedom of Assembly 3.0.

Richard, a software developer who launched a highly successful company, Burst.com in the 1990s, launched another company, Democrasoft to help “evolve democracy and empower individuals” in the 21st century. The result is his Virtual Country book, and the new platform for Advisory Voting.

Writes Richard, “We are talking about a new national institution for civic engagement, focused on issues instead of political parties and blind ideology — a powerful new counter-balance to the corrupting influence of big money in politics.”



Imagine … a space — nongovernmental, non-corporate, nonpartisan, independent of the mainstream media — where each citizen can have a voice and a verifiable vote, and these votes can be tabulated to indicate not just how citizens feel about certain issues, but how strongly they feel.

What if ten million or twenty million or fifty million American voters declared, “We want this”? While that vote would have no legal standing, simply recognizing the overwhelming support for a certain policy would provide pressure on legislators to adhere to the people’s will. Or face opposition at the polls.

And … what if we used technology wisely and consciously not to shape public opinion but to galvanize public will? What if we took advantage of that handy hand-held device that even homeless people own to bring people together in an entire eco-system for civic engagement that will evolve democracy into the 21st century?

If you’re ready to create “political climate change”, please join us this Tuesday, September 29th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Richard Lang and Advisory Voting, please go here: http://www.virtualcountry.us/

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How the “Pirates of Manhattan” Steal From the Middle Class and Give to the Rich

Aired Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with Author and Financial Advisor Barry James Dyke



“Who needs conspiracy theories when you have con’s piracy facts?”
— Swami Beyondananda

With the COVID lockdown and many businesses closed, there has been more talk this year about guaranteed income – a way to counteract trickle down economics with “bubble up”, payments from the bottom that bubble up and prosper everyone on the way up.

Unfortunately, the only “guaranteed income” we have right now is going to Wall Street, not Main Street. For decades, conscientious folks looking to secure a reasonably prosperous retirement have followed the dictates of Wall Street and financial advisors who have steered them to funds that have enriched already high paid executives, and impoverished middle class Americans.

This week on Wiki Politiki, we will go deeper into that story … and, more importantly show you ways that YOU can guarantee your retirement income. Our guest this week, Barry Dyke, is a financial advisor and author, whose three books shed light – and enlightenment – on the endarkened spaces of retirement investing.

Barry James Dyke is a best-selling author, advisor and speaker committed to telling the truth out about how Wall Street really works. Barry believes that today’s financial service and retirement planning systems continue to serve Wall Street, the government, the media, Ivy League academia and giant asset managers such as mutual funds more than the common man. Barry with his advisory firm, Castle Asset Management, LLC has made a spiritual, intellectual and professional commitment to act as an economic warrior that looks out for your best interests—not Wall Street.

He is the author of “The Pirates of Manhattan”, and the sequel “The Pirates of Manhattan II: Highway to Serfdom” (or as the Swami would say, “Serf city here we come!”) and his latest book, “Guaranteed Income: A Risk-Free Guide to Retirement”, a book that unveils and documents how The Federal Reserve System, major banks and corporations such as General Motors, Verizon, AT&T, Bank of America, Boeing, Coca Cola, Bell System, TRW, Pfizer, Motorola, use life-insurance and annuity products to finance their corporate and executive retirement programs while most Americans remain-at-risk in their 401(k) programs funded with highly speculative actively-traded mutual funds.

If you’re ready to shift wealth from Wall Street to Main Street, please join us this Tuesday, September 22nd, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Barry Dyke’s work, please go here: https://www.barryjamesdyke.com/

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#BarryJamesDyke #GuaranteedIncome #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/1a2e749b-4065-3d27-935d-382191f95896Wed, 23 Sep 2020 02:57:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesBarry James Dyke – Guaranteed Income — For Wall Street! How the “Pirates of Manhattan” Steal From the Middle Class and Give to the Rich Aired Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Author and Financial Advisor...
How the “Pirates of Manhattan” Steal From the Middle Class and Give to the Rich

Aired Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with Author and Financial Advisor Barry James Dyke



“Who needs conspiracy theories when you have con’s piracy facts?”
— Swami Beyondananda

With the COVID lockdown and many businesses closed, there has been more talk this year about guaranteed income – a way to counteract trickle down economics with “bubble up”, payments from the bottom that bubble up and prosper everyone on the way up.

Unfortunately, the only “guaranteed income” we have right now is going to Wall Street, not Main Street. For decades, conscientious folks looking to secure a reasonably prosperous retirement have followed the dictates of Wall Street and financial advisors who have steered them to funds that have enriched already high paid executives, and impoverished middle class Americans.

This week on Wiki Politiki, we will go deeper into that story … and, more importantly show you ways that YOU can guarantee your retirement income. Our guest this week, Barry Dyke, is a financial advisor and author, whose three books shed light – and enlightenment – on the endarkened spaces of retirement investing.

Barry James Dyke is a best-selling author, advisor and speaker committed to telling the truth out about how Wall Street really works. Barry believes that today’s financial service and retirement planning systems continue to serve Wall Street, the government, the media, Ivy League academia and giant asset managers such as mutual funds more than the common man. Barry with his advisory firm, Castle Asset Management, LLC has made a spiritual, intellectual and professional commitment to act as an economic warrior that looks out for your best interests—not Wall Street.

He is the author of “The Pirates of Manhattan”, and the sequel “The Pirates of Manhattan II: Highway to Serfdom” (or as the Swami would say, “Serf city here we come!”) and his latest book, “Guaranteed Income: A Risk-Free Guide to Retirement”, a book that unveils and documents how The Federal Reserve System, major banks and corporations such as General Motors, Verizon, AT&T, Bank of America, Boeing, Coca Cola, Bell System, TRW, Pfizer, Motorola, use life-insurance and annuity products to finance their corporate and executive retirement programs while most Americans remain-at-risk in their 401(k) programs funded with highly speculative actively-traded mutual funds.

If you’re ready to shift wealth from Wall Street to Main Street, please join us this Tuesday, September 22nd, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Barry Dyke’s work, please go here: https://www.barryjamesdyke.com/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

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Can A People’s “Upwising” Overgrow the Globalist Agenda?

Aired Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with Canadian Journalist, Author and Activist Guy Crittenden



Swami’s Dictionary:
Gobble-ization: The practice of mining the global economy (by saying “mine, mine, mine”) so that greedy turkeys gobble everything up.
— Swami Beyondananda

When Bruce Lipton and I published Spontaneous Evolution in 2009, Barack Obama had just been elected President of the United States. In our first hardback edition of the book, we celebrated the election as a sign of a great evolutionary upwising, indicating that the majority of Americans prefer living into the “we’re-all-in-it-together” meme as opposed to the “every-man-for-himself” dominate-or-be-dominated paradigm.

And while I still suspect that most of us would rather live by the Golden Rule as opposed to the rule of gold, the neoliberalism of the Obama Democrats has shown itself to NOT be the vehicle that will take us there. A dozen years after the heady celebration of Obama’s election, the body politic is locked in a mutually-destructive battle-to-the-death that will insure that, whoever wins the election, the American people will lose.

How did we get here? And now that we are in this war of the worlds, what now? Can we agree on an agreed upon reality? Can we call forth a sane and sacred center to lead us from the middle?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week is Canadian-based journalist Guy Crittenden, who recently posted a piece that caught my eye – An Open Letter to Bill Gates – that calls out the technological “fix” that will further destroy the natural world. Guy Crittenden enjoyed a career as an environmental journalist and magazine editor for 25 years, winning 14 Kenneth R. Wilson Awards for excellence in business journalism and was twice a finalist at the National Magazine Awards.

Over New Years Eve 2013-2014 Crittenden embarked on a life-changing trip to Peru after which time he became a full-time freelance researcher and writer focusing on environmental and consciousness shift themes, and geopolitics.

His book The Year of Drinking Magic: Twelve Ceremonies with the Vine of Souls won the Silver Medal at the 2018 Independent Book Publisher Awards.

These days Crittenden is focused on writing about the impending Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Global Reset agenda of the World Economic Forum and related international bodies. He leads a group called the Rainbow Warriors that develops pamphlet material and street theatre ideas to protest what its members see as a global corporate coup d’état.

If you’re ready to look beyond the two sides to find a third way, please join us this Tuesday, September 15th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Guy Crittenden’s work, please go here: http://hipgnosis.co/

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#GuyCrittenden #ResettingTheReset #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/66b04a21-f616-348f-b87f-561acbba195dWed, 16 Sep 2020 02:36:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesGuy Crittenden – Resetting the “Reset” Can A People’s “Upwising” Overgrow the Globalist Agenda? Aired Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Canadian Journalist, Author and Activist Guy Crittenden Swami’s...
Can A People’s “Upwising” Overgrow the Globalist Agenda?

Aired Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with Canadian Journalist, Author and Activist Guy Crittenden



Swami’s Dictionary:
Gobble-ization: The practice of mining the global economy (by saying “mine, mine, mine”) so that greedy turkeys gobble everything up.
— Swami Beyondananda

When Bruce Lipton and I published Spontaneous Evolution in 2009, Barack Obama had just been elected President of the United States. In our first hardback edition of the book, we celebrated the election as a sign of a great evolutionary upwising, indicating that the majority of Americans prefer living into the “we’re-all-in-it-together” meme as opposed to the “every-man-for-himself” dominate-or-be-dominated paradigm.

And while I still suspect that most of us would rather live by the Golden Rule as opposed to the rule of gold, the neoliberalism of the Obama Democrats has shown itself to NOT be the vehicle that will take us there. A dozen years after the heady celebration of Obama’s election, the body politic is locked in a mutually-destructive battle-to-the-death that will insure that, whoever wins the election, the American people will lose.

How did we get here? And now that we are in this war of the worlds, what now? Can we agree on an agreed upon reality? Can we call forth a sane and sacred center to lead us from the middle?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week is Canadian-based journalist Guy Crittenden, who recently posted a piece that caught my eye – An Open Letter to Bill Gates – that calls out the technological “fix” that will further destroy the natural world. Guy Crittenden enjoyed a career as an environmental journalist and magazine editor for 25 years, winning 14 Kenneth R. Wilson Awards for excellence in business journalism and was twice a finalist at the National Magazine Awards.

Over New Years Eve 2013-2014 Crittenden embarked on a life-changing trip to Peru after which time he became a full-time freelance researcher and writer focusing on environmental and consciousness shift themes, and geopolitics.

His book The Year of Drinking Magic: Twelve Ceremonies with the Vine of Souls won the Silver Medal at the 2018 Independent Book Publisher Awards.

These days Crittenden is focused on writing about the impending Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Global Reset agenda of the World Economic Forum and related international bodies. He leads a group called the Rainbow Warriors that develops pamphlet material and street theatre ideas to protest what its members see as a global corporate coup d’état.

If you’re ready to look beyond the two sides to find a third way, please join us this Tuesday, September 15th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Guy Crittenden’s work, please go here: http://hipgnosis.co/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

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Making Sure Every Vote Counts, and Every Vote is Counted



Aired Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Author and Activist Harvey Wasserman

“Those new ‘smart’ voting machines are so smart, they don’t even need voters.”
— Swami Beyondananda

One of the characteristics of a sociopathic conmen is that they will boldly and blatantly tell you ahead of time what they intend to do. Another characteristic is that they project their own evil intentions on to others. So it should come as no surprise to those who recognize Donald Trump as the sociopathogen he is, that he has already announced he will not accept the results of the election, if they are not to his liking. And he and his Vichy Republican enablers have continued to accuse the DEMOCRATS of voting fraud – as they have done everything in their abusive power to disenfranchise potential Democrat voters.

Trump knows – as Josef Goebbels knew before him – that if you repeat a lie often enough it will begin to sound like the truth.

By the way, I offer my assessment of Donald Trump not as a partisan, but as a student of meta-politics my entire adult life. I know what I am seeing, and as the legendary baseball umpire Bill Klem said, “I call ‘em as I see ‘em.” Or to quote Swami Beyondananda, “If it quacks like a duck and steps like a goose, there is something fowl afoot.”

Given this – new word – shituation, what do we do about it?

Those who want to call forth a sane and sacred center to preserve government of, by and for the people — what can we do in the next two months to make sure everyone who wants to vote does vote, and those votes are counted?

Our guest this week Harvey Wasserman has some answers, and not a moment too soon.

He has been active in civil rights, peace, ecological, safe energy, and election protection issues for almost sixty years. In 1966 he met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the Meredith voter rights march through Mississippi. A co-founder of the global grassroots No Nukes Movement, in 1979 he helped produce the legendary MUSE Concerts in Madison Square Garden. A radio host, journalist and historian, he’s written or co-written some 20 books, including seven on election protection with Robert Fitrakis.



He hosts the Green Power & Wellness podcast at PRN FM and California Solartopia, broadcast at KPFK/Pacifica-Los Angeles. His Master’s Degree in US History is from the University of Chicago, where he was a Woodrow Wilson fellow; his BA in History & Journalism is from the University of Michigan, where he was Editorial Director of the Michigan Daily. He is also a key member of the Grassroots Election Protection Coalition.

If you are wanting political climate change and want to DO SOMETHING NOW to insure our safe and fair election — please join us this Tuesday, September 8th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Harvey Wasserman and his work please go here: https://solartopia.org/

To find out about the Grassroots Election Protection Coalition, please go here: https://grassrootsep.org/

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#HarveyWasserman #Vote2020 #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/159bcd05-13df-3942-b504-697633966c4eWed, 09 Sep 2020 02:43:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesHarvey Wasserman – How We the People Can Protect the Vote in 2020 Making Sure Every Vote Counts, and Every Vote is Counted Aired Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Author and Activist Harvey Wasserman “Those...
Making Sure Every Vote Counts, and Every Vote is Counted



Aired Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Author and Activist Harvey Wasserman

“Those new ‘smart’ voting machines are so smart, they don’t even need voters.”
— Swami Beyondananda

One of the characteristics of a sociopathic conmen is that they will boldly and blatantly tell you ahead of time what they intend to do. Another characteristic is that they project their own evil intentions on to others. So it should come as no surprise to those who recognize Donald Trump as the sociopathogen he is, that he has already announced he will not accept the results of the election, if they are not to his liking. And he and his Vichy Republican enablers have continued to accuse the DEMOCRATS of voting fraud – as they have done everything in their abusive power to disenfranchise potential Democrat voters.

Trump knows – as Josef Goebbels knew before him – that if you repeat a lie often enough it will begin to sound like the truth.

By the way, I offer my assessment of Donald Trump not as a partisan, but as a student of meta-politics my entire adult life. I know what I am seeing, and as the legendary baseball umpire Bill Klem said, “I call ‘em as I see ‘em.” Or to quote Swami Beyondananda, “If it quacks like a duck and steps like a goose, there is something fowl afoot.”

Given this – new word – shituation, what do we do about it?

Those who want to call forth a sane and sacred center to preserve government of, by and for the people — what can we do in the next two months to make sure everyone who wants to vote does vote, and those votes are counted?

Our guest this week Harvey Wasserman has some answers, and not a moment too soon.

He has been active in civil rights, peace, ecological, safe energy, and election protection issues for almost sixty years. In 1966 he met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the Meredith voter rights march through Mississippi. A co-founder of the global grassroots No Nukes Movement, in 1979 he helped produce the legendary MUSE Concerts in Madison Square Garden. A radio host, journalist and historian, he’s written or co-written some 20 books, including seven on election protection with Robert Fitrakis.



He hosts the Green Power & Wellness podcast at PRN FM and California Solartopia, broadcast at KPFK/Pacifica-Los Angeles. His Master’s Degree in US History is from the University of Chicago, where he was a Woodrow Wilson fellow; his BA in History & Journalism is from the University of Michigan, where he was Editorial Director of the Michigan Daily. He is also a key member of the Grassroots Election Protection Coalition.

If you are wanting political climate change and want to DO SOMETHING NOW to insure our safe and fair election — please join us this Tuesday, September 8th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Harvey Wasserman and his work please go here: https://solartopia.org/

To find out about the Grassroots Election Protection Coalition, please go here: https://grassrootsep.org/

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A Journey to a Parallel Universe

Aired Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Author and Journalist Mark Crispin Miller

“What a topsy-turvy time we are living in. These days, the ones WITHOUT the masks are the outlaws.” — Swami Beyondananda

On this week’s show, we are going to take a journey to a parallel universe – a reality just as real as this one, maybe even more real, where people believe that wearing masks DOESN’T make most people safer during the COVID crisis. It’s a reality where thousands of Europeans have taken to the streets to protest lockdown, where a huge crowd listened to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speak out against mandatory vaccinations in the same spot where his Uncle John F. Kennedy spoke in Berlin nearly sixty years ago. It’s a reality where the people who showed up are not right-wing neo-Nazis as the New York Times proclaimed, but ordinary citizens from across the political spectrum alarmed by what they see as totalitarianism.



Our guide is journalist Mark Crispin Miller, who set out on a journey some fifteen years ago to delve into the truth about America’s “electile dysfunction”, and found himself at odds with his own “progressive” tribe. The further he has gone into exploring what others have termed “conspiracy theories”, the more he has discovered “con’s piracy facts” – discomforting truths that indicate that those with too much money and too much power – conman pirates — have already decided what our future will be like, and this future may not be to our liking.

In these apocalyptic – and in many ways apoplectic – times when the veils are being lifted on all sorts of things we would prefer not to look at, Mark has had the courage to speak up where others are silent. I may not agree with everything he says, and I don’t expect you to either. And … beyond the polarizing and incomplete narratives on both sides, Mark is going to give you a chance to look at a bigger picture.

Mark Crispin Miller earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in 1971, and his doctorate in English from Johns Hopkins University in 1977. He is currently a Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at New York University. He is the author of several books, including, The Bush Dyslexicon: Observations on a National Disorder, Cruel and Unusual: Bush/Cheney’s New World Order and Fooled Again: The Real Case for Electoral Reform (2007).

Miller is the editor of Forbidden Bookshelf, an e-book series that revives important works now out of print, most of which were variously killed at birth. He also wrote the introduction to the 2004 edition of Edward Bernays’ book Propaganda. He is also editor of News From the Underground.

If you are confused about the mixed messages – even by the CDC – about wearing masks, and you are ready to see the mythology “unmasked” — please join us this Tuesday, September 1st, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Mark Crispin Miller and News From the Underground, please go here. https://markcrispinmiller.com/

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#MarkCrispinMiller #MaskingUnmasked #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/b3b9063f-e4ae-3175-826c-b78f4062cdfaWed, 02 Sep 2020 02:16:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMark Crispin Miller – Masking Unmasked! A Journey to a Parallel Universe Aired Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Author and Journalist Mark Crispin Miller “What a topsy-turvy time we are living in. These days,...
A Journey to a Parallel Universe

Aired Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Author and Journalist Mark Crispin Miller

“What a topsy-turvy time we are living in. These days, the ones WITHOUT the masks are the outlaws.” — Swami Beyondananda

On this week’s show, we are going to take a journey to a parallel universe – a reality just as real as this one, maybe even more real, where people believe that wearing masks DOESN’T make most people safer during the COVID crisis. It’s a reality where thousands of Europeans have taken to the streets to protest lockdown, where a huge crowd listened to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speak out against mandatory vaccinations in the same spot where his Uncle John F. Kennedy spoke in Berlin nearly sixty years ago. It’s a reality where the people who showed up are not right-wing neo-Nazis as the New York Times proclaimed, but ordinary citizens from across the political spectrum alarmed by what they see as totalitarianism.



Our guide is journalist Mark Crispin Miller, who set out on a journey some fifteen years ago to delve into the truth about America’s “electile dysfunction”, and found himself at odds with his own “progressive” tribe. The further he has gone into exploring what others have termed “conspiracy theories”, the more he has discovered “con’s piracy facts” – discomforting truths that indicate that those with too much money and too much power – conman pirates — have already decided what our future will be like, and this future may not be to our liking.

In these apocalyptic – and in many ways apoplectic – times when the veils are being lifted on all sorts of things we would prefer not to look at, Mark has had the courage to speak up where others are silent. I may not agree with everything he says, and I don’t expect you to either. And … beyond the polarizing and incomplete narratives on both sides, Mark is going to give you a chance to look at a bigger picture.

Mark Crispin Miller earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in 1971, and his doctorate in English from Johns Hopkins University in 1977. He is currently a Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at New York University. He is the author of several books, including, The Bush Dyslexicon: Observations on a National Disorder, Cruel and Unusual: Bush/Cheney’s New World Order and Fooled Again: The Real Case for Electoral Reform (2007).

Miller is the editor of Forbidden Bookshelf, an e-book series that revives important works now out of print, most of which were variously killed at birth. He also wrote the introduction to the 2004 edition of Edward Bernays’ book Propaganda. He is also editor of News From the Underground.

If you are confused about the mixed messages – even by the CDC – about wearing masks, and you are ready to see the mythology “unmasked” — please join us this Tuesday, September 1st, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Mark Crispin Miller and News From the Underground, please go here. https://markcrispinmiller.com/

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Restoring Civic Trust in Polarizing Times

Aired Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Author and Family Therapist Bill Doherty, Co-Founder of Braver Angels

“We need more visionaries, and fewer divisionaries.”
— Swami Beyondananda

Here is an irony supplement to munch on.

America is in the midst of the most politically polarizing times since the Civil War … and yet, a 2018 Pew Research Center poll found that nearly 80 percent of Americans in each party believe it’s important for Republicans and Democrats to work together on issues.

Huh? How could that be?

Are we that schizophrenic … or, is there a deep longing to find our sane and sacred center at the heart and soul of who we are?

Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki is family therapist and author Bill Doherty, co-founder of Braver Angels, an organization dedicated to bringing the polarized sides together to find a new angle – where instead of dehumanizing the other side, we re-humanize the other.

The problem is obvious. The political narrative and discourse on both sides is to paint the other as a dangerous enemy, and the less contact we have with the other side, the easier it is to demonize them. In December 2016, Braver Angels co-founders David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, and David Lapp brought together 10 Trump supporters and 11 Clinton supporters in South Lebanon, Ohio for their first Red/Blue Workshop. The goal was simple. They wanted to see if Americans could still disagree respectfully – and just maybe, find common ground.



The results were surprising and heartening. And I quote:

“Republican and Democrat, native born and immigrant: these Americans liked each other. But first they had to hear one another’s stories. Black and white, Christian and Muslim: these Americans could appreciate each others opinions. But first they needed to see where these opinions came from. They could listen to each other’s points of view once they saw one another, not as stereotypes, but as neighbors in a country they shared.”

We will be talking with Bill Doherty this week to hear more about this ongoing dialogue and project, and the implications for “political climate change” in the near future. Bill Doherty is a co-founder of Braver Angels and the creator of the Braver Angels workshop approach. Bill is a Professor and Director of the Minnesota Couples on the Brink Project in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. Bill combines a background in family therapy and community engagement.

Keep in mind that the intention of Braver Angels is not to change minds, but to change hearts so that the two sides disagree more constructively and dueling dualities can evolve into dynamic duo dance partners.

If you’re ready for a true American EVOLUTION, please join us this Tuesday, August 25th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Braver Angels, please go here. https://braverangels.org/

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#BillDoherty #BraverAngels #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/139fec65-b7cc-3868-bc2e-3caa6cd7cdfdWed, 26 Aug 2020 02:08:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesBill Doherty – A House UNITED? Restoring Civic Trust in Polarizing Times Aired Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Author and Family Therapist Bill Doherty, Co-Founder of Braver Angels “We need more visionaries,...
Restoring Civic Trust in Polarizing Times

Aired Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Author and Family Therapist Bill Doherty, Co-Founder of Braver Angels

“We need more visionaries, and fewer divisionaries.”
— Swami Beyondananda

Here is an irony supplement to munch on.

America is in the midst of the most politically polarizing times since the Civil War … and yet, a 2018 Pew Research Center poll found that nearly 80 percent of Americans in each party believe it’s important for Republicans and Democrats to work together on issues.

Huh? How could that be?

Are we that schizophrenic … or, is there a deep longing to find our sane and sacred center at the heart and soul of who we are?

Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki is family therapist and author Bill Doherty, co-founder of Braver Angels, an organization dedicated to bringing the polarized sides together to find a new angle – where instead of dehumanizing the other side, we re-humanize the other.

The problem is obvious. The political narrative and discourse on both sides is to paint the other as a dangerous enemy, and the less contact we have with the other side, the easier it is to demonize them. In December 2016, Braver Angels co-founders David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, and David Lapp brought together 10 Trump supporters and 11 Clinton supporters in South Lebanon, Ohio for their first Red/Blue Workshop. The goal was simple. They wanted to see if Americans could still disagree respectfully – and just maybe, find common ground.



The results were surprising and heartening. And I quote:

“Republican and Democrat, native born and immigrant: these Americans liked each other. But first they had to hear one another’s stories. Black and white, Christian and Muslim: these Americans could appreciate each others opinions. But first they needed to see where these opinions came from. They could listen to each other’s points of view once they saw one another, not as stereotypes, but as neighbors in a country they shared.”

We will be talking with Bill Doherty this week to hear more about this ongoing dialogue and project, and the implications for “political climate change” in the near future. Bill Doherty is a co-founder of Braver Angels and the creator of the Braver Angels workshop approach. Bill is a Professor and Director of the Minnesota Couples on the Brink Project in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. Bill combines a background in family therapy and community engagement.

Keep in mind that the intention of Braver Angels is not to change minds, but to change hearts so that the two sides disagree more constructively and dueling dualities can evolve into dynamic duo dance partners.

If you’re ready for a true American EVOLUTION, please join us this Tuesday, August 25th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Braver Angels, please go here. https://braverangels.org/

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Facing the Awful Truth, Embracing the Awesome Opportunity

Aired Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Fred Burks, Former Government Official and Journalist (PEERS and Want To Know)

“It’s time to bring down the Irony Curtain, the invisible wall of impropaganda that separates we the people from the truth.”
— Swami Beyondananda

To paraphrase Dickens, it was the worst of times … it was the worst of times.

No, wait a minute, that’s not right. But it sure seems that way. Welcome to the Apocalypse. As you may know the definition of “apocalypse” is “the lifting of the veils” and for anyone paying attention – or for that matter, not paying attention – just as the curtain seems to be going down on Western Civilization, the curtains seem to be rising to expose every manner of toxic perpetration.

But that’s only part of the news.

Along with the awful truth, we are being exposed to the awesome opportunity of awakening and conscious evolution. Our guest this week, Fred Burks, is able to speak about both. A one-time interpreter for both Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, he has had a front-row seat to our political sausage factory, and has looked into the heart of darkness with an unblinking eye. He has also pursued and studied paths of awakening, and love-and-spirit based communities that point toward humanity’s future, if we are to have one.

This week’s conversation will focus around swirling political narratives, the deep history behind the deep state, the truth and fallacy of Q-Anon and other “conspiracy theories” … seen from a higher, deeper and wider view that will help us metabolize the toxins and find the nourishment to create a truly new and healthy order.

Fred Burks says his deepest intention for his entire adult life has been to live in service to all beings. His favorite saying is “I give all that I am into the service of All This Is.” This intention has brought countless miracles, big and small into his life, including serving as an interpreter for Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush in the White House, founding several love-and-spirit based communities on the Internet and in the San Francisco Bay Area, and considerable success in letting go of his own judgment and arrogance to find love and deep connection with those around him. He manages the PEERS nonprofit network of transformation-focused websites, which are all about shining a loving light into the shadows and building a new paradigm of love and cooperation on our planet.

If you’re ready for a sane and reverent conversation regarding the various “truth movements” and the higher truth of who we are and where we are going as a species, please join us this Tuesday, August 18th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Fred Burks and his work, please check out these website. https://www.peerservice.org/ – PEERS websites: Spreading inspiration, education, & empowerment https://www.weboflove.org/ – Strengthening the Web of Love that interconnects us all https://www.wanttoknow.info/ – Reliable, verifiable information on major cover-ups.

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#FredBurks #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/5e7ce476-73ae-3458-bab2-7bb024cb2bd5Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:16:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesFred Burks – Navigating the Apocalypse Facing the Awful Truth, Embracing the Awesome Opportunity Aired Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Fred Burks, Former Government Official and Journalist (PEERS and Want To...
Facing the Awful Truth, Embracing the Awesome Opportunity

Aired Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Fred Burks, Former Government Official and Journalist (PEERS and Want To Know)

“It’s time to bring down the Irony Curtain, the invisible wall of impropaganda that separates we the people from the truth.”
— Swami Beyondananda

To paraphrase Dickens, it was the worst of times … it was the worst of times.

No, wait a minute, that’s not right. But it sure seems that way. Welcome to the Apocalypse. As you may know the definition of “apocalypse” is “the lifting of the veils” and for anyone paying attention – or for that matter, not paying attention – just as the curtain seems to be going down on Western Civilization, the curtains seem to be rising to expose every manner of toxic perpetration.

But that’s only part of the news.

Along with the awful truth, we are being exposed to the awesome opportunity of awakening and conscious evolution. Our guest this week, Fred Burks, is able to speak about both. A one-time interpreter for both Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, he has had a front-row seat to our political sausage factory, and has looked into the heart of darkness with an unblinking eye. He has also pursued and studied paths of awakening, and love-and-spirit based communities that point toward humanity’s future, if we are to have one.

This week’s conversation will focus around swirling political narratives, the deep history behind the deep state, the truth and fallacy of Q-Anon and other “conspiracy theories” … seen from a higher, deeper and wider view that will help us metabolize the toxins and find the nourishment to create a truly new and healthy order.

Fred Burks says his deepest intention for his entire adult life has been to live in service to all beings. His favorite saying is “I give all that I am into the service of All This Is.” This intention has brought countless miracles, big and small into his life, including serving as an interpreter for Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush in the White House, founding several love-and-spirit based communities on the Internet and in the San Francisco Bay Area, and considerable success in letting go of his own judgment and arrogance to find love and deep connection with those around him. He manages the PEERS nonprofit network of transformation-focused websites, which are all about shining a loving light into the shadows and building a new paradigm of love and cooperation on our planet.

If you’re ready for a sane and reverent conversation regarding the various “truth movements” and the higher truth of who we are and where we are going as a species, please join us this Tuesday, August 18th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Fred Burks and his work, please check out these website. https://www.peerservice.org/ – PEERS websites: Spreading inspiration, education, & empowerment https://www.weboflove.org/ – Strengthening the Web of Love that interconnects us all https://www.wanttoknow.info/ – Reliable, verifiable information on major cover-ups.

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How Looking Evil In the Eye Can Awaken Us From Our Collective Bad Dream

Aired Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Paul Levy, “Wounded Healer” and Author of “Dispelling Wetiko: Breaking the Curse of Evil”

“SWAMI’S DICTIONARY:
Notseeism: A deadly disease of the body politic where otherwise good people choose to not see
what they find too uncomfortable to look at.”
— Swami Beyondananda

Over the past month or so, a few of my colleagues have written articles expressing alarm at how many “spiritual folks” have gone off the deep end embracing wild “conspiracy theories”, forsaking rational science and the material world view. Indeed, there are some wild and wacky scenarios out there – like Q-Anon claiming that Donald Trump is really a “good guy”, and at the right moment will bring forth his good friend, John F. Kennedy, Jr. who didn’t really die in that plane crash, to save the day.

Just goes to show how far people will go to find a savior … without recognizing that we, through our collective awakening, just might be the saviors we have been praying for.

Regarding “conspiracy theory” (a term popularized in the late 1960s by the CIA to dissuade further investigation of the Kennedy assassination), I take a slightly different view from my colleagues. I see too many folks suffering from “conspiracy denial” – where they intentionally choose to not connect obvious dots because doing so would lead to discomforting conclusions.

Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki, Jungian student Paul Levy quotes Carl Jung as saying that we must develop an “imagination for evil” in order to recognize our own complicity in evil, rather than putting it outside of ourselves. Writes Levy, “If we can’t imagine the evil that human beings are potentially capable of—and of which we ourselves, under the right circumstances, could also be capable of—in our naivety, we offer ourselves into evil’s hands.”

If we look at the current polarized political “shituation”, we see an ever-escalating projection of evil onto the “other.” On the right, we see self-described “Christians” embracing Donald Trump and his philosophy of “hate thy neighbor.” On the left, we see the equally-ironic “cancel culture” proclaiming that “INTOLERANCE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!”

This week’s conversation will – hopefully with humor and humility – shine light on the darkness that makes these kinds of projections possible, and point us toward the awakening in the human psyche that can transform human civilization. And not a moment too soon.

A pioneer in the field of spiritual emergence, Paul Levy calls himself a “wounded healer in private practice”, assisting others who are also awakening to the dreamlike nature of reality. Among his books are The Quantum Revelation: A Radical Synthesis of Science and Spirituality and Dispelling Wetiko: Breaking the Curse of Evil. He is the founder of the “Awakening in the Dream Community” in Portland, Oregon. An artist, he is deeply steeped in the work of Carl Gustav Jung, and has been a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner for over 35 years. He was the coordinator for the Portland PadmaSambhava Buddhist Center for over twenty years.

If you feel overcome or overwhelmed by what you perceive as “evil” in the world, and are looking toward evolutionary transformation, please join us this Tuesday, August 11th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Paul Levy and Awaken In the Dream, please go here. https://www.awakeninthedream.com/

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#PaulLevy #DispellingWetiko #TheQuantumRevelation #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/5c2c1808-3233-3543-b5ce-adbe789bfea6Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:50:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesPaul Levy – Confronting “Notseeism” How Looking Evil In the Eye Can Awaken Us From Our Collective Bad Dream Aired Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Paul Levy, “Wounded Healer” and Author of “Dispelling Wetiko:...
How Looking Evil In the Eye Can Awaken Us From Our Collective Bad Dream

Aired Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Paul Levy, “Wounded Healer” and Author of “Dispelling Wetiko: Breaking the Curse of Evil”

“SWAMI’S DICTIONARY:
Notseeism: A deadly disease of the body politic where otherwise good people choose to not see
what they find too uncomfortable to look at.”
— Swami Beyondananda

Over the past month or so, a few of my colleagues have written articles expressing alarm at how many “spiritual folks” have gone off the deep end embracing wild “conspiracy theories”, forsaking rational science and the material world view. Indeed, there are some wild and wacky scenarios out there – like Q-Anon claiming that Donald Trump is really a “good guy”, and at the right moment will bring forth his good friend, John F. Kennedy, Jr. who didn’t really die in that plane crash, to save the day.

Just goes to show how far people will go to find a savior … without recognizing that we, through our collective awakening, just might be the saviors we have been praying for.

Regarding “conspiracy theory” (a term popularized in the late 1960s by the CIA to dissuade further investigation of the Kennedy assassination), I take a slightly different view from my colleagues. I see too many folks suffering from “conspiracy denial” – where they intentionally choose to not connect obvious dots because doing so would lead to discomforting conclusions.

Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki, Jungian student Paul Levy quotes Carl Jung as saying that we must develop an “imagination for evil” in order to recognize our own complicity in evil, rather than putting it outside of ourselves. Writes Levy, “If we can’t imagine the evil that human beings are potentially capable of—and of which we ourselves, under the right circumstances, could also be capable of—in our naivety, we offer ourselves into evil’s hands.”

If we look at the current polarized political “shituation”, we see an ever-escalating projection of evil onto the “other.” On the right, we see self-described “Christians” embracing Donald Trump and his philosophy of “hate thy neighbor.” On the left, we see the equally-ironic “cancel culture” proclaiming that “INTOLERANCE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!”

This week’s conversation will – hopefully with humor and humility – shine light on the darkness that makes these kinds of projections possible, and point us toward the awakening in the human psyche that can transform human civilization. And not a moment too soon.

A pioneer in the field of spiritual emergence, Paul Levy calls himself a “wounded healer in private practice”, assisting others who are also awakening to the dreamlike nature of reality. Among his books are The Quantum Revelation: A Radical Synthesis of Science and Spirituality and Dispelling Wetiko: Breaking the Curse of Evil. He is the founder of the “Awakening in the Dream Community” in Portland, Oregon. An artist, he is deeply steeped in the work of Carl Gustav Jung, and has been a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner for over 35 years. He was the coordinator for the Portland PadmaSambhava Buddhist Center for over twenty years.

If you feel overcome or overwhelmed by what you perceive as “evil” in the world, and are looking toward evolutionary transformation, please join us this Tuesday, August 11th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Paul Levy and Awaken In the Dream, please go here. https://www.awakeninthedream.com/

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Native Wisdom and Realizing America’s True Destiny

Aired Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Glenn Aparicio Parry, Author of “Original Politics: Making America Sacred Again”



“It’s time for political climate change – warmer hearts and cooler heads.”
— Swami Beyondananda

There’s disheartenment in the heartland.

And while many blame that loss of heart due to heartlessness on the Trump presidency, more and more Americans are awakening to realize his “election” is more of a symptom than a cause. As Swami has said, “Donald Trump is America’s balloon karma payment.”

American history – not unlike the history of humankind in general – has moved forward on two parallel and seemingly opposite tracks. One track, based on the Declaration of Independence, has sought to expand freedom, justice, equality and the common good. The other track has been the reactionary forces pursuing the obsolete and obsolethal meme, dominate-or-be-dominated.

So those who dismiss our Founding Fathers as white elitists, many of them slaveholders, who allowed the genocide of Native People are right. And … those who recognize the founding principles, many of them based on the wisdom of the Iroquois Nation and other Native peoples, they are right too. And unless we reconcile these two “rights” it will be “last rites” for American democracy.

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Glenn Aparicio Parry, has a new book that highlights the Native wisdom at the foundation of the American system, and offers way to use that wisdom to restore – or maybe even establish for the first time – a sane and sacred center at the heart of our Republic.

Glenn Aparicio Parry, PhD, is a writer, educational consultant, international speaker, and entrepreneur with a vision to reform thinking and education into a coherent, cohesive whole. From 1999-2011, he organized and participated in the groundbreaking Language of Spirit Conferences, bringing together Native and Western scientists in dialogue. The founder and past president of the SEED Institute, he currently runs a think tank and regularly moderates dialogues. In addition to his current book, “Original Politics: Making America Sacred Again”, he is the author of the Nautilus award-winning Original Thinking: A Radical Revisioning of Time, Humanity and Nature. He lives in northern New Mexico.



He says, “Once we recognize the truth of how we are all connected, it becomes easier to stand back and look again at people with whom we disagree on one thing or another, including politics.”

If you’re ready for a meta-view of how we can establish the heart and soul of who we really are at a time of toxic polarization, please join us this Tuesday, August 4th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Glenn Aparicio Parry please go here. https://originalthinking.us/original-politics-book/

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#GlennAparicioParry #OriginalPolitics #OriginalThinking #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/8091e428-7c36-3e52-97a5-0dd7fb8667e6Wed, 05 Aug 2020 02:52:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesGlenn Aparicio Parry – From SCARED To SACRED Native Wisdom and Realizing America’s True Destiny Aired Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Glenn Aparicio Parry, Author of “Original Politics: Making America Sacred...
Native Wisdom and Realizing America’s True Destiny

Aired Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Glenn Aparicio Parry, Author of “Original Politics: Making America Sacred Again”



“It’s time for political climate change – warmer hearts and cooler heads.”
— Swami Beyondananda

There’s disheartenment in the heartland.

And while many blame that loss of heart due to heartlessness on the Trump presidency, more and more Americans are awakening to realize his “election” is more of a symptom than a cause. As Swami has said, “Donald Trump is America’s balloon karma payment.”

American history – not unlike the history of humankind in general – has moved forward on two parallel and seemingly opposite tracks. One track, based on the Declaration of Independence, has sought to expand freedom, justice, equality and the common good. The other track has been the reactionary forces pursuing the obsolete and obsolethal meme, dominate-or-be-dominated.

So those who dismiss our Founding Fathers as white elitists, many of them slaveholders, who allowed the genocide of Native People are right. And … those who recognize the founding principles, many of them based on the wisdom of the Iroquois Nation and other Native peoples, they are right too. And unless we reconcile these two “rights” it will be “last rites” for American democracy.

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Glenn Aparicio Parry, has a new book that highlights the Native wisdom at the foundation of the American system, and offers way to use that wisdom to restore – or maybe even establish for the first time – a sane and sacred center at the heart of our Republic.

Glenn Aparicio Parry, PhD, is a writer, educational consultant, international speaker, and entrepreneur with a vision to reform thinking and education into a coherent, cohesive whole. From 1999-2011, he organized and participated in the groundbreaking Language of Spirit Conferences, bringing together Native and Western scientists in dialogue. The founder and past president of the SEED Institute, he currently runs a think tank and regularly moderates dialogues. In addition to his current book, “Original Politics: Making America Sacred Again”, he is the author of the Nautilus award-winning Original Thinking: A Radical Revisioning of Time, Humanity and Nature. He lives in northern New Mexico.



He says, “Once we recognize the truth of how we are all connected, it becomes easier to stand back and look again at people with whom we disagree on one thing or another, including politics.”

If you’re ready for a meta-view of how we can establish the heart and soul of who we really are at a time of toxic polarization, please join us this Tuesday, August 4th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Glenn Aparicio Parry please go here. https://originalthinking.us/original-politics-book/

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Aired Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

How Politicization of Science Endangers Our Lives, Our Liberty, and Our Wellbeing

Interview with Meryl Nass, M.D., Expert on Anthrax, Gulf War Syndrome and Vaccine-Induced Illness

“There is so much misleading information out there that people don’t know who to NOT believe.”
— Swami Beyondananda

The world as we know it is brought to a screeching halt by a deadly novel coronavirus, and the entire world – doctors and scientists, world leaders, and ordinary people – work as one to share the best information as rapidly as possible so we can face this challenge as one united, purposeful species…

Well, not quite.

For a brief moment, there was the recognition that for the first time, all of humanity faced one common challenge, and that we had the worldwide communication network to find the best practices and adopt them as quickly as possible. But then “reality” set in – the reality of economic and political interests pushing their agendas and seeking to discredit and de-platform other points of view. On one hand, we have a President who has lied so consistently, that even when he makes a truthful statement he has no credibility. On the other, we have a medical industrial complex claiming to represent “science”, when in actuality it represents only the science that supports its financial interests.

Add to this a polarized population, skeptical of anything the “other side” had to say, and the stage is set for disaster: A nation shut down and economically paralyzed, without the benefit of defeating the virus to show for it.

Truly a – new word – shituation.

This week on Wiki Politiki, we interview Dr. Meryl Nass, internist and biological warfare epidemiologist to help us get past the political narratives to find a likelier story of how COVID-19 took hold, where we are today, and treatments likely to make a difference.

Meryl Nass, MD, ABIM, is an internist with special interests in vaccine-induced illnesses, chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War illness, fibromyalgia, and toxicology. As a biological warfare epidemiologist, she investigated world’s largest anthrax epizootic, in Zimbabwe, and developed a model for analyzing epidemics to assess whether they are natural or man-made. She is also an expert on Gulf War Syndrome and its relationship to the anthrax vaccine given to troops. She has played a major role in creation of a coalition that has fought the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, and is active in assisting legal teams defending anthrax vaccine refusers and ill service members in the U.S. and Canada.

If you’re ready for a sane, sober and eye-opening view of the current pandemic, workable treatments, and where we go from here, please join us this Tuesday, July 28th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Dr. Nass and her work, please go here. http://anthraxvaccine.blogspot.com/



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#MerylNass #Anthrax #Vaccines #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/7ce4fc87-d8a2-3c41-a260-1ece65d23206Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:06:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMeryl Nass – Death By Censorship Aired Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST How Politicization of Science Endangers Our Lives, Our Liberty, and Our Wellbeing Interview with Meryl Nass, M.D., Expert on Anthrax, Gulf War Syndrome and...
Aired Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

How Politicization of Science Endangers Our Lives, Our Liberty, and Our Wellbeing

Interview with Meryl Nass, M.D., Expert on Anthrax, Gulf War Syndrome and Vaccine-Induced Illness

“There is so much misleading information out there that people don’t know who to NOT believe.”
— Swami Beyondananda

The world as we know it is brought to a screeching halt by a deadly novel coronavirus, and the entire world – doctors and scientists, world leaders, and ordinary people – work as one to share the best information as rapidly as possible so we can face this challenge as one united, purposeful species…

Well, not quite.

For a brief moment, there was the recognition that for the first time, all of humanity faced one common challenge, and that we had the worldwide communication network to find the best practices and adopt them as quickly as possible. But then “reality” set in – the reality of economic and political interests pushing their agendas and seeking to discredit and de-platform other points of view. On one hand, we have a President who has lied so consistently, that even when he makes a truthful statement he has no credibility. On the other, we have a medical industrial complex claiming to represent “science”, when in actuality it represents only the science that supports its financial interests.

Add to this a polarized population, skeptical of anything the “other side” had to say, and the stage is set for disaster: A nation shut down and economically paralyzed, without the benefit of defeating the virus to show for it.

Truly a – new word – shituation.

This week on Wiki Politiki, we interview Dr. Meryl Nass, internist and biological warfare epidemiologist to help us get past the political narratives to find a likelier story of how COVID-19 took hold, where we are today, and treatments likely to make a difference.

Meryl Nass, MD, ABIM, is an internist with special interests in vaccine-induced illnesses, chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War illness, fibromyalgia, and toxicology. As a biological warfare epidemiologist, she investigated world’s largest anthrax epizootic, in Zimbabwe, and developed a model for analyzing epidemics to assess whether they are natural or man-made. She is also an expert on Gulf War Syndrome and its relationship to the anthrax vaccine given to troops. She has played a major role in creation of a coalition that has fought the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, and is active in assisting legal teams defending anthrax vaccine refusers and ill service members in the U.S. and Canada.

If you’re ready for a sane, sober and eye-opening view of the current pandemic, workable treatments, and where we go from here, please join us this Tuesday, July 28th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Dr. Nass and her work, please go here. http://anthraxvaccine.blogspot.com/



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Connect with Steve Bhaerman at 3178consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-lauria-and-adam-tank-resetting-water--39893997
Water Is A WE-Source But Not a FREE Source

Aired Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with “Hydro-luminaries” Jim Lauria and Adam Tank

“We humans, without water, we’re sunk.” — Swami Beyondananda

A benefit of the current COVID-19 crisis – if there is one – is that it offers human society a chance to stop, to pause, and if we are wise, to hit “reset.” Reset suggests a stop in linear action, and then using the pause to access the wisdom that “busyness as usual” keeps us from seeing. It means seeing anew, and allowing ourselves to imagine how things would look and feel if they REALLY worked, and if they reflected our connection to the web of life and the web of love.

It’s fitting that we begin our Reset conversation with water – truly life’s most precious “liquid asset.” The Native Peoples say, “Water is life” because indeed everything we are, everything we have, everything we do requires water. Not only are we physically 70% water, but water is required for all human endeavor.

This week we are pleased to welcome two diverse “hydro-luminaries” – that is our new word for “enlightened visionary water experts” – to help us imagine together how our human species can work together to insure this precious WE-source is used wisely so that every human on the planet has access to clean, adequate water.



Our first hydro-luminary, Jim Lauria, is a leader in the water treatment field with a proven track record of revenue growth, profit improvement and new business development. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Manhattan College, he has traveled the world benchmarking the best global water management practices. While living in Hong Kong, Jim did a trains, planes and automobiles tour of China visiting breweries, oil refineries and water treatment plants to direct a $45 million investment in Chinese mining operations. In 2004 he provided peer review for the World Health Organization’s publication on drinking water treatment. As a writer, Jim has published feature and cover articles for most of the leading water industry publications in the U.S. and many top international magazines. His blog posts about global water management practices have received accolades from all levels of industry and government.

Adam Tank has over 10 years of experience in the water industry with a focus on innovation, software, and business development. As the Director of Software Solutions at Transcend he’s responsible for client success related to Transcend Design Generator and the automation of preliminary engineering activities. Most recently he served as the North America Smart Cities Director at Suez. He previously led, and sold, a robotics spin-out of the General Electric corporation which focused on cutting edge potable water pipe rehabilitation techniques. Prior to that he served as GE Water’s Digital Water Leader, managing venture investments and creating software solutions for water distribution challenges. Earlier in his career Adam served as an engineer in the CPG industry where he both lived and worked in Brazil, and led sanitation programs for General Mills’ largest yogurt plant in North America. Adam received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and his M.B.A. from the University of Arizona.

By the way, Jim and Adam are launching a new podcast called “Talk Water?” where they help other hydro-luminaries tell their stories so that more of us can know water, love water, value water and act individually and collectively to manage our most precious WE-source.



If you get the importance of “reset” and understand that if we humans can collectively and successfully manage water, we can handle any challenge that emerges, please join us this Tuesday, July 21h, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Jim Lauria, see his LinkedIn profile here. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimlauria/

To find out more about Adam Tank, see his LinkedIn profile here. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtank/

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#JimLauria #AdamTank #Water #ResettingWater #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/7612c48c-f6e2-36c1-8dc5-e8aaceecb31fWed, 22 Jul 2020 02:14:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesJim Lauria and Adam Tank – “Resetting” Water Water Is A WE-Source But Not a FREE Source Aired Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with “Hydro-luminaries” Jim Lauria and Adam Tank “We humans, without water, we’re sunk.” —...
Water Is A WE-Source But Not a FREE Source

Aired Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with “Hydro-luminaries” Jim Lauria and Adam Tank

“We humans, without water, we’re sunk.” — Swami Beyondananda

A benefit of the current COVID-19 crisis – if there is one – is that it offers human society a chance to stop, to pause, and if we are wise, to hit “reset.” Reset suggests a stop in linear action, and then using the pause to access the wisdom that “busyness as usual” keeps us from seeing. It means seeing anew, and allowing ourselves to imagine how things would look and feel if they REALLY worked, and if they reflected our connection to the web of life and the web of love.

It’s fitting that we begin our Reset conversation with water – truly life’s most precious “liquid asset.” The Native Peoples say, “Water is life” because indeed everything we are, everything we have, everything we do requires water. Not only are we physically 70% water, but water is required for all human endeavor.

This week we are pleased to welcome two diverse “hydro-luminaries” – that is our new word for “enlightened visionary water experts” – to help us imagine together how our human species can work together to insure this precious WE-source is used wisely so that every human on the planet has access to clean, adequate water.



Our first hydro-luminary, Jim Lauria, is a leader in the water treatment field with a proven track record of revenue growth, profit improvement and new business development. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Manhattan College, he has traveled the world benchmarking the best global water management practices. While living in Hong Kong, Jim did a trains, planes and automobiles tour of China visiting breweries, oil refineries and water treatment plants to direct a $45 million investment in Chinese mining operations. In 2004 he provided peer review for the World Health Organization’s publication on drinking water treatment. As a writer, Jim has published feature and cover articles for most of the leading water industry publications in the U.S. and many top international magazines. His blog posts about global water management practices have received accolades from all levels of industry and government.

Adam Tank has over 10 years of experience in the water industry with a focus on innovation, software, and business development. As the Director of Software Solutions at Transcend he’s responsible for client success related to Transcend Design Generator and the automation of preliminary engineering activities. Most recently he served as the North America Smart Cities Director at Suez. He previously led, and sold, a robotics spin-out of the General Electric corporation which focused on cutting edge potable water pipe rehabilitation techniques. Prior to that he served as GE Water’s Digital Water Leader, managing venture investments and creating software solutions for water distribution challenges. Earlier in his career Adam served as an engineer in the CPG industry where he both lived and worked in Brazil, and led sanitation programs for General Mills’ largest yogurt plant in North America. Adam received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and his M.B.A. from the University of Arizona.

By the way, Jim and Adam are launching a new podcast called “Talk Water?” where they help other hydro-luminaries tell their stories so that more of us can know water, love water, value water and act individually and collectively to manage our most precious WE-source.



If you get the importance of “reset” and understand that if we humans can collectively and successfully manage water, we can handle any challenge that emerges, please join us this Tuesday, July 21h, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out...]]>3397consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-rashid-buttar-medical-choice-is-fighting-for-its-life--39772743
Freedom and Responsibility in the Post-COVID World

Aired Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Osteopathic Physician and Clinical Metal Toxicology Expert Dr. Rashid Buttar

“Conflicting opinions from two doctors? A paradox indeed.” — Swami Beyondananda

About a month ago, I heard some really good news … and then I got angry.

A chiropractor friend told me that a colleague of his had successfully treated more than 30 COVID-19 cases – including an 80-something man who had been sent home to die – using alternative means. However, his colleague could tell no one what he had done, lest he lose his license. Meanwhile, treatments as innocuous as intravenous Vitamin C therapy have been removed from Facebook by orders of the World Health Organization. (See my April 1st interview with Andrew Saul. https://wikipolitiki.com/mainstream-media-is-dissing-and-dismissing-vitamin-c-and-how-we-can-create-a-c-change/)

As we hear of the COVID-19 casualties likely caused by the lame and incoherent response of our narcissist-in-chief, I’m left to wonder about something else. How many COVID patients would be alive today – or would have had much milder cases – had they had access to the full panoply of healing modalities, including prevention?

Of course, the public needs to be protected against false or misleading information … but what if the “protectors” have another agenda? Those of us who believe in science are told to follow the guidelines of medical authorities, but consider this quote by the former editor of the New England Journal of Medicine, Marcia Angell: “It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published, or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines. I take no pleasure in this conclusion, which I reached slowly and reluctantly over my two decades as an editor of The New England Journal of Medicine.”

On this week’s Wiki Politiki show we will be talking with an outspoken critic of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. He is an advocate of alternative therapies and medical choice.

Dr. Rashid A. Buttar, graduated from Washington University with a double major in Biology and Theology, and went on to attend medical school at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Surgery. He trained in General Surgery and Emergency Medicine and served as Brigade Surgeon and Director of Emergency Medicine while serving in the U.S. Army. Dr. Buttar is board certified in Clinical Metal Toxicology, Preventive Medicine, and serves as the Medical Director for The Centers for Advanced Medicine, serving patients with immune dysfunctions and toxicity issues. He is past President of the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society, and has been Chairman of the American Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology for 8 years. His first book “The 9 Steps to Keep the Doctor Away” became a Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Amazon bestseller and is now an international best selling book translated into multiple languages.

If you’re concerned about the COVID-19 virus – and medical choice — please join us this Tuesday, July 14th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Dr. Buttar’s work, For more information, visit http://centersforadvancedmedicine.com/ and https://www.drbuttar.com/.

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#DrRashidButtar #COVID-19 #CoronaVirus #MedicalChoice #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/18cfd77e-a219-5edd-afd1-ab1340c82492Wed, 15 Jul 2020 02:34:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDr. Rashid Buttar – Medical Choice Is Fighting For Its Life Freedom and Responsibility in the Post-COVID World Aired Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Osteopathic Physician and Clinical Metal Toxicology Expert Dr....
Freedom and Responsibility in the Post-COVID World

Aired Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Osteopathic Physician and Clinical Metal Toxicology Expert Dr. Rashid Buttar

“Conflicting opinions from two doctors? A paradox indeed.” — Swami Beyondananda

About a month ago, I heard some really good news … and then I got angry.

A chiropractor friend told me that a colleague of his had successfully treated more than 30 COVID-19 cases – including an 80-something man who had been sent home to die – using alternative means. However, his colleague could tell no one what he had done, lest he lose his license. Meanwhile, treatments as innocuous as intravenous Vitamin C therapy have been removed from Facebook by orders of the World Health Organization. (See my April 1st interview with Andrew Saul. https://wikipolitiki.com/mainstream-media-is-dissing-and-dismissing-vitamin-c-and-how-we-can-create-a-c-change/)

As we hear of the COVID-19 casualties likely caused by the lame and incoherent response of our narcissist-in-chief, I’m left to wonder about something else. How many COVID patients would be alive today – or would have had much milder cases – had they had access to the full panoply of healing modalities, including prevention?

Of course, the public needs to be protected against false or misleading information … but what if the “protectors” have another agenda? Those of us who believe in science are told to follow the guidelines of medical authorities, but consider this quote by the former editor of the New England Journal of Medicine, Marcia Angell: “It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published, or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines. I take no pleasure in this conclusion, which I reached slowly and reluctantly over my two decades as an editor of The New England Journal of Medicine.”

On this week’s Wiki Politiki show we will be talking with an outspoken critic of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. He is an advocate of alternative therapies and medical choice.

Dr. Rashid A. Buttar, graduated from Washington University with a double major in Biology and Theology, and went on to attend medical school at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Surgery. He trained in General Surgery and Emergency Medicine and served as Brigade Surgeon and Director of Emergency Medicine while serving in the U.S. Army. Dr. Buttar is board certified in Clinical Metal Toxicology, Preventive Medicine, and serves as the Medical Director for The Centers for Advanced Medicine, serving patients with immune dysfunctions and toxicity issues. He is past President of the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society, and has been Chairman of the American Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology for 8 years. His first book “The 9 Steps to Keep the Doctor Away” became a Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Amazon bestseller and is now an international best selling book translated into multiple languages.

If you’re concerned about the COVID-19 virus – and medical choice — please join us this Tuesday, July 14th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about Dr. Buttar’s work, For more information, visit http://centersforadvancedmedicine.com/ and https://www.drbuttar.com/.

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Shifting Our Focus From What We DON’T Want to What We DO Want

Aired Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with George Cappannelli, Co-Founder of Age Nation and the “World I Want Collaboratory”

“This is a make believe world … we make what we believe.” — Swami Beyondananda

Something that seems to be true about we humans is, we are a lot more clear – and vocal – about what we DON’T want than what we DO want. Maybe it’s because that to survive, our ancestors had to be hyper-vigilant about anything that could be harmful, and visioning and designing a future different from our past was relegated to the luxury of leisure time. Add to this the programming that we are “sinners” and that creating a world that works is “utopian”, and we can see how we’ve arrived at the brink of a dark, dystopian reality.

But as the Swami says, we have a choice. If we don’t want dystopia, we have to choose “dat-topia” – an alternative where we use our intelligence intelligently and our resources more resourcefully.

The question of the day – if not the century – is, how do we turn the ideal into the “real deal”? How do we cohere a sacred center around the virtues and values our spiritual teachers have extolled for millennia – and that science is now confirming as the optimal operating system for evolutionary thrival?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, George Cappannelli is the co-founder of The World I Want “Collaboratory” to help us design a future worth living into. George Cappannelli is an award-winning author, and an expert on individual, organizational and societal change. An internationally known consultant and coach, he has worked with hundreds of the country’s leading organizations in both the private and public sectors including Boeing, NASA, Sun Micro Systems, The Disney Company, PepsiCo, The LA Times, and the U.S. Navy. He is also an Emmy Award winning television producer/director and co-producer of the new 40-episode Ageless Living Television Series now airing on PBS stations across the country — and he is also an award-winning sculptor.

George also has worked as a political consultant, serving as a campaign manager for Jerry Brown in his U.S. Senate bid in California and as special consultant in 3 presidential campaigns. As a result of his involvement in special projects he has had the opportunity to work with Golda Meyer, Lech Walesa, Mother Teresa and Bishop Desmond Tutu.

He and his wife Sedena have co-authored five award-winning books, and are co-founders of Age Nation, and the new platform and project, the World I Want Collaboratory.

As we find ourselves in a world-wide health crisis where all of humanity is on the same side, George’s mission is to help us be on the same side as well, seeking ways to turn this crisis into an opportunity and hit “reset” on all human endeavors.

If you’re ready to help reshape and live into a new story of what it means to be human, please join us this Tuesday, July 7th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about George Cappanelli’s work and The World I Want, please go here. https://www.agelesslivingseries.com/theworldiwant

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#GeorgeCappannelli #AgeNation #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/dcf05ccc-9527-5edc-a880-f266108a0719Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:30:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesGeorge Cappannelli – Can “Tell-A-Vision” Change Our Programming? Shifting Our Focus From What We DON’T Want to What We DO Want Aired Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with George Cappannelli, Co-Founder of Age Nation and...
Shifting Our Focus From What We DON’T Want to What We DO Want

Aired Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with George Cappannelli, Co-Founder of Age Nation and the “World I Want Collaboratory”

“This is a make believe world … we make what we believe.” — Swami Beyondananda

Something that seems to be true about we humans is, we are a lot more clear – and vocal – about what we DON’T want than what we DO want. Maybe it’s because that to survive, our ancestors had to be hyper-vigilant about anything that could be harmful, and visioning and designing a future different from our past was relegated to the luxury of leisure time. Add to this the programming that we are “sinners” and that creating a world that works is “utopian”, and we can see how we’ve arrived at the brink of a dark, dystopian reality.

But as the Swami says, we have a choice. If we don’t want dystopia, we have to choose “dat-topia” – an alternative where we use our intelligence intelligently and our resources more resourcefully.

The question of the day – if not the century – is, how do we turn the ideal into the “real deal”? How do we cohere a sacred center around the virtues and values our spiritual teachers have extolled for millennia – and that science is now confirming as the optimal operating system for evolutionary thrival?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, George Cappannelli is the co-founder of The World I Want “Collaboratory” to help us design a future worth living into. George Cappannelli is an award-winning author, and an expert on individual, organizational and societal change. An internationally known consultant and coach, he has worked with hundreds of the country’s leading organizations in both the private and public sectors including Boeing, NASA, Sun Micro Systems, The Disney Company, PepsiCo, The LA Times, and the U.S. Navy. He is also an Emmy Award winning television producer/director and co-producer of the new 40-episode Ageless Living Television Series now airing on PBS stations across the country — and he is also an award-winning sculptor.

George also has worked as a political consultant, serving as a campaign manager for Jerry Brown in his U.S. Senate bid in California and as special consultant in 3 presidential campaigns. As a result of his involvement in special projects he has had the opportunity to work with Golda Meyer, Lech Walesa, Mother Teresa and Bishop Desmond Tutu.

He and his wife Sedena have co-authored five award-winning books, and are co-founders of Age Nation, and the new platform and project, the World I Want Collaboratory.

As we find ourselves in a world-wide health crisis where all of humanity is on the same side, George’s mission is to help us be on the same side as well, seeking ways to turn this crisis into an opportunity and hit “reset” on all human endeavors.

If you’re ready to help reshape and live into a new story of what it means to be human, please join us this Tuesday, July 7th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.

To find out more about George Cappanelli’s work and The World I Want, please go here. https://www.agelesslivingseries.com/theworldiwant

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What COVID-19 Is Revealing About Our Unhealthy Health Care System

Aired Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Erik Goldman, Founder of Holistic Primary Care – News For Health & Healing

“We have a health care system that is neither healthy nor caring.” — Swami Beyondananda

The current COVID-19 crisis has made our health care system front-burner news. On one hand, there are stories of dedicated and skilled professionals who have put their own wellbeing on the line as the front line in fighting the COVID infection. On the other hand, we have physicians who, alarmed at the ineffectiveness of the protocol, have spoken out and have been shut down. Not only that, but helpful non-drug remedies have been de-platformed by social media at the behest of the World Health Organization, and any information not consistent with the official CDC COVID-19 story has been blatantly censored.

And that is just the tip of the iceberg. As a country, we pay more per capita for medical care than any other nation in the world, and all that money buys us health care that ranks 27th in the world, down from sixth 30 years ago. What’s wrong with this picture? Perhaps it’s a medical system that is about money, money über alles, and where primary care physicians are little more than plantation slaves, paralyzed by university debt. Instead of noble independent practitioners, they have largely become employees of managed care conglomerates – where executives make millions in salary.

Our guest this week, Erik Goldman, has been serving health care professionals who want to practice more holistically for 20 years. He is the founding editor of Holistic Primary Care-News for Health & Healing, a medical publication serving ~60,000 professionals with news and education about non-pharma alternatives for preventing & treating common chronic conditions. He is also co-producer of “Heal Thy Practice: Transforming Patient Care,” a series of conferences that explored practice models to support holistic medicine; and The Practitioner Channel Forum, an annual executive retreat focused on the opportunities and challenges in the practitioner segment of the natural products industry.

Erik has been a medical journalist since 1985, after graduating from SUNY Binghamton with a BS in biology and philosophy. Prior to HPC he was the New York Bureau Chief for International Medical News Group, one of the country’s leading medical trade publishers. While at IMNG he covered a range of medical specialties, as well as socio-economic issues in health care.

If you’re ready to confront the elephant (and donkey, because both political parties are in the pocket of big medicine) in the living room, join us this Tuesday, June 2nd 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Erik Goldman and Holistic Primary Care, please go here: https://holisticprimarycare.net/

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#ErikGoldman #HolisticPrimaryCare #COVID-19 #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/f90409f9-c4fe-5cd3-91e0-f7c4701d1c55Wed, 03 Jun 2020 02:43:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesErik Goldman – Sick Care or Healing Practice? What COVID-19 Is Revealing About Our Unhealthy Health Care System Aired Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview with Erik Goldman, Founder of Holistic Primary Care – News For...
What COVID-19 Is Revealing About Our Unhealthy Health Care System

Aired Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Erik Goldman, Founder of Holistic Primary Care – News For Health & Healing

“We have a health care system that is neither healthy nor caring.” — Swami Beyondananda

The current COVID-19 crisis has made our health care system front-burner news. On one hand, there are stories of dedicated and skilled professionals who have put their own wellbeing on the line as the front line in fighting the COVID infection. On the other hand, we have physicians who, alarmed at the ineffectiveness of the protocol, have spoken out and have been shut down. Not only that, but helpful non-drug remedies have been de-platformed by social media at the behest of the World Health Organization, and any information not consistent with the official CDC COVID-19 story has been blatantly censored.

And that is just the tip of the iceberg. As a country, we pay more per capita for medical care than any other nation in the world, and all that money buys us health care that ranks 27th in the world, down from sixth 30 years ago. What’s wrong with this picture? Perhaps it’s a medical system that is about money, money über alles, and where primary care physicians are little more than plantation slaves, paralyzed by university debt. Instead of noble independent practitioners, they have largely become employees of managed care conglomerates – where executives make millions in salary.

Our guest this week, Erik Goldman, has been serving health care professionals who want to practice more holistically for 20 years. He is the founding editor of Holistic Primary Care-News for Health & Healing, a medical publication serving ~60,000 professionals with news and education about non-pharma alternatives for preventing & treating common chronic conditions. He is also co-producer of “Heal Thy Practice: Transforming Patient Care,” a series of conferences that explored practice models to support holistic medicine; and The Practitioner Channel Forum, an annual executive retreat focused on the opportunities and challenges in the practitioner segment of the natural products industry.

Erik has been a medical journalist since 1985, after graduating from SUNY Binghamton with a BS in biology and philosophy. Prior to HPC he was the New York Bureau Chief for International Medical News Group, one of the country’s leading medical trade publishers. While at IMNG he covered a range of medical specialties, as well as socio-economic issues in health care.

If you’re ready to confront the elephant (and donkey, because both political parties are in the pocket of big medicine) in the living room, join us this Tuesday, June 2nd 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Erik Goldman and Holistic Primary Care, please go here: https://holisticprimarycare.net/

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Caterpillar’s Last Stand, and How We Connect the Emerging “Imaginal Cells”

Aired Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Author and Activist Shariff Abdullah

“Compared to downheaval, upheaval is the lesser of two heavals.” — Swami Beyondananda

As more of us have come to recognize, fear – and the fight or flight response – puts us in our hindbrain, where we are hard-wired for survival. This is essential for the short term, but what about the bigger picture?

Transformative ideas and evolutionary solutions, and out-of-the-box creativity come from our forebrain. In times of crisis and upheaval, the urgency of the shituation gets our attention. And … it’s the creative part of ourselves that must give us the INTENTION.

Our guest this week, Shariff Abdullah, has cultivated the ability to hold two ideas simultaneously – the ideal and the real deal – and use the dynamic tension between the two to help us get from the urgent crisis to the emergent opportunity. He uses the same analogy Bruce Lipton and I use in “Spontaneous Evolution” – the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly – to characterize our current predicament.

More intriguing – maybe trying to get from “here to there” keeps us crawling like a caterpillar along the same linear pathways that got us where we are. Instead says Shariff, we need to work backward from “butterfly” so that we figure out how to get from THERE to HERE.

Shariff Abdullah, J.D., is a consultant, speaker, author and advocate for societal transformation. His mission is to bring currently dysfunctional systems and structures into alignment with our common human and spiritual values, to create a world that works for all living things. Shariff consults with people and organizations on the leading edge of change, including government agencies, businesses and social service organizations.

As Director of Commonway Institute, he has visited over 43 countries and over 100 distinct cultures, giving him a unique perspective on our global human and spiritual issues, and a vision that spans culture and class. He has proven experience in working with all peoples and in many different situations, bringing harmony in conditions of actual or potential conflict and discord.

His books on leadership and societal change include the award-winning Creating a World That Works for All, and Seven Seeds for a New Society. He also will be talking about his latest work, The Chronicles of the Upheavals, a fictional book that does indeed track us back from there to here.

If you’re ready to shift your perspective from fear-based emergency to love-based “emerge ‘n see”, join us this Tuesday, May 26th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Shariff Abdullah and the Commonway Institute, please go here: https://commonway.org/

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#ShariffAbdullah #COVID-19Crisis #COVID-19 #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/fc96ac35-d275-57dd-95da-65a935fe00d5Wed, 27 May 2020 02:17:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesShariff Abdullah – COVID-19 Crisis and Opportunity Caterpillar’s Last Stand, and How We Connect the Emerging “Imaginal Cells” Aired Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST An Interview with Author and Activist Shariff Abdullah “Compared...
Caterpillar’s Last Stand, and How We Connect the Emerging “Imaginal Cells”

Aired Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Author and Activist Shariff Abdullah

“Compared to downheaval, upheaval is the lesser of two heavals.” — Swami Beyondananda

As more of us have come to recognize, fear – and the fight or flight response – puts us in our hindbrain, where we are hard-wired for survival. This is essential for the short term, but what about the bigger picture?

Transformative ideas and evolutionary solutions, and out-of-the-box creativity come from our forebrain. In times of crisis and upheaval, the urgency of the shituation gets our attention. And … it’s the creative part of ourselves that must give us the INTENTION.

Our guest this week, Shariff Abdullah, has cultivated the ability to hold two ideas simultaneously – the ideal and the real deal – and use the dynamic tension between the two to help us get from the urgent crisis to the emergent opportunity. He uses the same analogy Bruce Lipton and I use in “Spontaneous Evolution” – the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly – to characterize our current predicament.

More intriguing – maybe trying to get from “here to there” keeps us crawling like a caterpillar along the same linear pathways that got us where we are. Instead says Shariff, we need to work backward from “butterfly” so that we figure out how to get from THERE to HERE.

Shariff Abdullah, J.D., is a consultant, speaker, author and advocate for societal transformation. His mission is to bring currently dysfunctional systems and structures into alignment with our common human and spiritual values, to create a world that works for all living things. Shariff consults with people and organizations on the leading edge of change, including government agencies, businesses and social service organizations.

As Director of Commonway Institute, he has visited over 43 countries and over 100 distinct cultures, giving him a unique perspective on our global human and spiritual issues, and a vision that spans culture and class. He has proven experience in working with all peoples and in many different situations, bringing harmony in conditions of actual or potential conflict and discord.

His books on leadership and societal change include the award-winning Creating a World That Works for All, and Seven Seeds for a New Society. He also will be talking about his latest work, The Chronicles of the Upheavals, a fictional book that does indeed track us back from there to here.

If you’re ready to shift your perspective from fear-based emergency to love-based “emerge ‘n see”, join us this Tuesday, May 26th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Shariff Abdullah and the Commonway Institute, please go here: https://commonway.org/

Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/

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How To Discern Conspiracy Fact From Conspiracy Theory

Aired Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with “Conspiracy Literacy” Expert Mark Robinowitz

“While you hunker in the bunker what better thing to do than debunk the bunk?” — Swami Beyondananda

While we’re sheltering in place, one of our natural pastimes has been cruising the Internet for information we are unlikely to get from mainstream corporate media, particularly as it is beholden to certain industries and their narratives. However, even though mainstream media gets an issue wrong doesn’t mean those outside the media matrix get it right.

Our guest this week Mark Robinowitz has a distinct talent for distinguishing “conspiracy theories” from “con’s piracy facts”, and helping us all become more discerning about what we hear and see. Today’s conversation focuses on three movies – including one that isn’t out yet: “Contagion”, the prescient theatrical film from 2011; Michael Moore’s current controversial movie, “Planet of the Humans”; and a forthcoming documentary from Oliver Stone, “JFK: Destiny Betrayed.” Mark will use these three films to offer insight on our current “shituation.”

Mark is a writer and researcher, who focuses on the intersection of deep politics and deep ecology. He runs several websites, including OilEmpire.US – A Political Map, PeakChoice.org – Cooperation or Collapse, and JFKMoon.org about President Kennedy’s call to end the Cold War and convert the Moon race to a joint US – Soviet mission. Mark is based in Eugene, Oregon where he practices permaculture and encourages re-localization as a community response to Peak Everything.

I have long appreciated Mark’s ability to cut through BS, speak truth about the “unspeakable”, and help others be more discerning. Beginning with the John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassinations, Mark brings deep insight and common sense understandings to these cover-ups, and the continues to unwrap and unravel the likeliest story around the 911 attacks. He also calls out and explains some of the more outrageous “conspiracy stories” and the purpose they serve to obfuscate the truth about “real” conspiracies.



As a researcher in the issues of peak oil, and peak everything else, Mark points toward the real issues we face as individuals, as a nation, and as a species. And … he addresses the all-too-real threat of the deep state from the “deeper state” of love, wisdom and spiritual awareness.

To get a truly meta-perspective on fake news and real lies, tune in this Tuesday, May 19th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Mark Robinowitz and his work, please go here: http://www.oilempire.us/oilempire.html

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#MarkRobinowitz #ConspiracyLiteracy #DebunkingTheBunk #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/3f26ee07-4a83-5d62-9c3d-ce4daa1ba182Wed, 20 May 2020 01:31:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMark Robinowitz – Debunking the Bunk How To Discern Conspiracy Fact From Conspiracy Theory Aired Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with “Conspiracy Literacy” Expert Mark Robinowitz “While you hunker in the bunker what...
How To Discern Conspiracy Fact From Conspiracy Theory

Aired Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with “Conspiracy Literacy” Expert Mark Robinowitz

“While you hunker in the bunker what better thing to do than debunk the bunk?” — Swami Beyondananda

While we’re sheltering in place, one of our natural pastimes has been cruising the Internet for information we are unlikely to get from mainstream corporate media, particularly as it is beholden to certain industries and their narratives. However, even though mainstream media gets an issue wrong doesn’t mean those outside the media matrix get it right.

Our guest this week Mark Robinowitz has a distinct talent for distinguishing “conspiracy theories” from “con’s piracy facts”, and helping us all become more discerning about what we hear and see. Today’s conversation focuses on three movies – including one that isn’t out yet: “Contagion”, the prescient theatrical film from 2011; Michael Moore’s current controversial movie, “Planet of the Humans”; and a forthcoming documentary from Oliver Stone, “JFK: Destiny Betrayed.” Mark will use these three films to offer insight on our current “shituation.”

Mark is a writer and researcher, who focuses on the intersection of deep politics and deep ecology. He runs several websites, including OilEmpire.US – A Political Map, PeakChoice.org – Cooperation or Collapse, and JFKMoon.org about President Kennedy’s call to end the Cold War and convert the Moon race to a joint US – Soviet mission. Mark is based in Eugene, Oregon where he practices permaculture and encourages re-localization as a community response to Peak Everything.

I have long appreciated Mark’s ability to cut through BS, speak truth about the “unspeakable”, and help others be more discerning. Beginning with the John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassinations, Mark brings deep insight and common sense understandings to these cover-ups, and the continues to unwrap and unravel the likeliest story around the 911 attacks. He also calls out and explains some of the more outrageous “conspiracy stories” and the purpose they serve to obfuscate the truth about “real” conspiracies.



As a researcher in the issues of peak oil, and peak everything else, Mark points toward the real issues we face as individuals, as a nation, and as a species. And … he addresses the all-too-real threat of the deep state from the “deeper state” of love, wisdom and spiritual awareness.

To get a truly meta-perspective on fake news and real lies, tune in this Tuesday, May 19th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Mark Robinowitz and his work, please go here: http://www.oilempire.us/oilempire.html

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

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Who Needs Conspiracy Theories When You Have “Con’s Piracy Facts”?

Aired Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Journalist and Author Mark Crispin Miller

“Censorship – it’s not the vicious lies they fear, it’s those vicious truths.” — Swami Beyondananda

There is a telling quote I ran across, purportedly by Ronald Reagan’s CIA director William Casey: “We will know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false.”

So if you’re confused about what is true in the age of COVID-19 … relax. It’s part of the plan. At a time when we have a pathologically blatant liar in the White House, a corporate media that cannot be trusted, and Google, You Tube, Facebook, and Twitter de-platforming dissenting opinions at the behest of the powers that be in power, who or what are we to believe? How do we practice discernment?

Our guest this week, Mark Crispin Miller, is a voice in the bewilderness, whose views bridge and transcend the established left and right narratives, as he takes on issues such as fixed elections, the controversy over vaccines, and media censorship.

Mark Crispin Miller earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in 1971, and his doctorate in English from Johns Hopkins University in 1977. He is currently a Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at New York University. He is the author of several books, including, “The Bush Dyslexicon: Observations on a National Disorder”, “Cruel and Unusual: Bush/Cheney’s New World Order” and “Fooled Again: The Real Case for Electoral Reform” (2007).

Miller is the editor of Forbidden Bookshelf, an e-book series that revives important works now out of print, most of which were variously killed at birth. He also wrote the introduction to the 2004 edition of Edward Bernays’ book Propaganda. He is also editor of News From the Underground.

If you’re feeling confused, betrayed, disheartened by the Orwellian nature of our official government / corporate / media narratives and are not content to leave Orwell enough alone, please join us for this heartening and enlivening conversation. Remember what the Swami says: “The truth shall upset you free.”



To get a truly meta-perspective on fake news and real lies, tune in this Tuesday, May 12th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Mark Crispin Miller and Notes From the Underground, please go here: https://markcrispinmiller.com/

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#MarkCrispinMiller #FakeNews #RealLies #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/c711833c-947a-5d76-b572-b5698085c39cWed, 13 May 2020 01:14:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMark Crispin Miller – Fake News and Real Lies Who Needs Conspiracy Theories When You Have “Con’s Piracy Facts”? Aired Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Journalist and Author Mark Crispin Miller “Censorship – it’s...
Who Needs Conspiracy Theories When You Have “Con’s Piracy Facts”?

Aired Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Journalist and Author Mark Crispin Miller

“Censorship – it’s not the vicious lies they fear, it’s those vicious truths.” — Swami Beyondananda

There is a telling quote I ran across, purportedly by Ronald Reagan’s CIA director William Casey: “We will know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false.”

So if you’re confused about what is true in the age of COVID-19 … relax. It’s part of the plan. At a time when we have a pathologically blatant liar in the White House, a corporate media that cannot be trusted, and Google, You Tube, Facebook, and Twitter de-platforming dissenting opinions at the behest of the powers that be in power, who or what are we to believe? How do we practice discernment?

Our guest this week, Mark Crispin Miller, is a voice in the bewilderness, whose views bridge and transcend the established left and right narratives, as he takes on issues such as fixed elections, the controversy over vaccines, and media censorship.

Mark Crispin Miller earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in 1971, and his doctorate in English from Johns Hopkins University in 1977. He is currently a Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at New York University. He is the author of several books, including, “The Bush Dyslexicon: Observations on a National Disorder”, “Cruel and Unusual: Bush/Cheney’s New World Order” and “Fooled Again: The Real Case for Electoral Reform” (2007).

Miller is the editor of Forbidden Bookshelf, an e-book series that revives important works now out of print, most of which were variously killed at birth. He also wrote the introduction to the 2004 edition of Edward Bernays’ book Propaganda. He is also editor of News From the Underground.

If you’re feeling confused, betrayed, disheartened by the Orwellian nature of our official government / corporate / media narratives and are not content to leave Orwell enough alone, please join us for this heartening and enlivening conversation. Remember what the Swami says: “The truth shall upset you free.”



To get a truly meta-perspective on fake news and real lies, tune in this Tuesday, May 12th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Mark Crispin Miller and Notes From the Underground, please go here: https://markcrispinmiller.com/

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#MarkCrispinMiller #FakeNews #RealLies #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3392consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philip-goldberg-spiritual-practice-for-crazy-times--26813091
How To Build Your Own “Sane Asylum”

Aired Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Practitioner, Teacher and Author Philip Goldberg



“Timeless wisdom is always timely.”
— Swami Beyondananda

As our attention is drawn “out there” to the latest news or latest speculation or latest commentary about COVID-19, information given ostensibly to safeguard our health is making people more stressed, and consequently less healthy. The question is not so much how do we tune that information out, but how do we attune ourselves in to the resources that will help us process this information in a helpful, healthy way?

Long-time meditation teacher, practitioner and author Philip Goldberg has a new book out that couldn’t be more timely – Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times. And anyone who doesn’t think these are crazy times must be nuts.

Philip Goldberg has been studying the world’s spiritual traditions for more than 50 years, as a practitioner, teacher, and writer. He is the author or co-author of more than 20 books, including The Intuitive Edge; Get Out of Your Own Way; and Roadsigns on the Spiritual Path: Living at the Heart of Paradox. His 2010 book American Veda: From Emerson and the Beatles to Yoga and Meditation, How Indian Spirituality Changed the West chronicles the remarkable influence of India’s traditional spiritual teachings on the West and was named one of the top 10 religion books of the year by both Huffington Post and the American Library Association’s Booklist. His most recent book, published by Hay House, was The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru. He also appears onscreen in the award-winning documentary Awake: The Life of Yogananda. A screenwriter and published novelist (This Is Next Year), Phil is an ordained interfaith minister, spiritual counselor, and meditation teacher trained in 1970 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.



Now I have to be honest. Phil and I go back a long, long ways – since before I knew him. We both attended John Marshall Junior High School in Brooklyn at the same time, even though I didn’t know him then, and we grew up in the same spiritual tradition – as Brooklyn Dodger fans.

I’ve had a chance to go through Phil’s prescriptions for creating a “sane asylum” during these crazy times, and they are filled with humor, down-to-earth pragmatic wisdom, and uncommonly commonsensical practices.

If you’re ready to “go sane” and help others in your community do the same, please tune in this Tuesday, May 5th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Phil Goldberg’s work, please go here: http://philipgoldberg.com/about-philip-goldberg/

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#PhilipGoldberg #SpiritualPracticeForCrazyTimes #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/803e66a5-16b9-5fd4-8596-3965bc0f40d6Wed, 06 May 2020 01:44:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesPhilip Goldberg – Spiritual Practice For Crazy Times How To Build Your Own “Sane Asylum” Aired Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Practitioner, Teacher and Author Philip Goldberg “Timeless wisdom is always timely.”...
How To Build Your Own “Sane Asylum”

Aired Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Practitioner, Teacher and Author Philip Goldberg



“Timeless wisdom is always timely.”
— Swami Beyondananda

As our attention is drawn “out there” to the latest news or latest speculation or latest commentary about COVID-19, information given ostensibly to safeguard our health is making people more stressed, and consequently less healthy. The question is not so much how do we tune that information out, but how do we attune ourselves in to the resources that will help us process this information in a helpful, healthy way?

Long-time meditation teacher, practitioner and author Philip Goldberg has a new book out that couldn’t be more timely – Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times. And anyone who doesn’t think these are crazy times must be nuts.

Philip Goldberg has been studying the world’s spiritual traditions for more than 50 years, as a practitioner, teacher, and writer. He is the author or co-author of more than 20 books, including The Intuitive Edge; Get Out of Your Own Way; and Roadsigns on the Spiritual Path: Living at the Heart of Paradox. His 2010 book American Veda: From Emerson and the Beatles to Yoga and Meditation, How Indian Spirituality Changed the West chronicles the remarkable influence of India’s traditional spiritual teachings on the West and was named one of the top 10 religion books of the year by both Huffington Post and the American Library Association’s Booklist. His most recent book, published by Hay House, was The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru. He also appears onscreen in the award-winning documentary Awake: The Life of Yogananda. A screenwriter and published novelist (This Is Next Year), Phil is an ordained interfaith minister, spiritual counselor, and meditation teacher trained in 1970 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.



Now I have to be honest. Phil and I go back a long, long ways – since before I knew him. We both attended John Marshall Junior High School in Brooklyn at the same time, even though I didn’t know him then, and we grew up in the same spiritual tradition – as Brooklyn Dodger fans.

I’ve had a chance to go through Phil’s prescriptions for creating a “sane asylum” during these crazy times, and they are filled with humor, down-to-earth pragmatic wisdom, and uncommonly commonsensical practices.

If you’re ready to “go sane” and help others in your community do the same, please tune in this Tuesday, May 5th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Phil Goldberg’s work, please go here: http://philipgoldberg.com/about-philip-goldberg/

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Is There A “Radical Middle” – And If So, How Do We Get There?

Aired Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with independent political consultant Joel Searby, “Better For America”

“There are no sides only angles, and when we see it from the right angle, we are all on the same side.” — Swami Beyondananda

The Presidential Campaign has often been characterized as a popularity contest, and a beauty pageant. However, if we think back to the 2016 campaign, featuring two of the least-liked candidates in history, it might better be called an unpopularity contest and an ugly pageant. Indeed, as my wife and I traveled the country that summer, the question everyone was asking was, “So … who are you voting against?”

Now four years later, not much has changed. We are facing a contest between a candidate who has sold his soul to the devil – and another who is just renting his. Now I exaggerate, but not much. When every four years, the voter is forced to choose whichever they perceive is the “lesser evil,” they are still voting for an evil at worst, an unsatisfactory choice at best.

And yet, most Americans – and 90% of millennials – are clamoring for an alternative to this two-party polarity that keeps dysfunction in place. Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Joel Searby, has been treading this middle ground. In 2016, he managed Evan McMullin’s independent campaign for President. McMullin – a never-Trump Republican — did manage to get 21% of the vote in his home state of Utah. Since that time, Joel Searby has worked on several campaigns for independent candidates who are both dedicated to reform and working across party lines.

Joel Searby is a veteran consultant with over 10 years’ experience in the realm of political campaigning, government affairs, corporate and non-profit strategic planning, leadership development, and faith-based initiatives. Joel has worked with campaigns and organizations across a wide spectrum of sizes and resources – from local candidates for office to managing a presidential campaign and from small trade associations with a few thousand members to some of the largest with over a hundred thousand members and multi-million dollar budgets.



He and his wife Jen spent 6 months of their first year of marriage living in Santiago, Chile serving with a church plant and working with young mothers, kids, drug addicts and others in a rough part of the city. Both are fluent in Spanish and have traveled extensively in Central and South America.

So, the question is … is there a sane and sacred center in America? Can we work together, as most Americans seem to want? How do we reform or reformulate a system that has been consistently resistant to change? How do we assert our political will when faced with a binary choice … the evil of two lessers? And how do we assert political will in between elections so that we have better choices?

Please join us for an enlightening discussion, this Tuesday, April 28th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Joel Searby’s work, please go here: http://sycamorelane.co/

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#JoelSearby #BetterForAmerica #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/dc7f7429-8c64-5124-9327-b71ca572d383Wed, 29 Apr 2020 01:51:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesJoel Searby – Activating the Sane and Sacred Center in America Is There A “Radical Middle” – And If So, How Do We Get There? Aired Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with independent political consultant Joel Searby,...
Is There A “Radical Middle” – And If So, How Do We Get There?

Aired Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with independent political consultant Joel Searby, “Better For America”

“There are no sides only angles, and when we see it from the right angle, we are all on the same side.” — Swami Beyondananda

The Presidential Campaign has often been characterized as a popularity contest, and a beauty pageant. However, if we think back to the 2016 campaign, featuring two of the least-liked candidates in history, it might better be called an unpopularity contest and an ugly pageant. Indeed, as my wife and I traveled the country that summer, the question everyone was asking was, “So … who are you voting against?”

Now four years later, not much has changed. We are facing a contest between a candidate who has sold his soul to the devil – and another who is just renting his. Now I exaggerate, but not much. When every four years, the voter is forced to choose whichever they perceive is the “lesser evil,” they are still voting for an evil at worst, an unsatisfactory choice at best.

And yet, most Americans – and 90% of millennials – are clamoring for an alternative to this two-party polarity that keeps dysfunction in place. Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Joel Searby, has been treading this middle ground. In 2016, he managed Evan McMullin’s independent campaign for President. McMullin – a never-Trump Republican — did manage to get 21% of the vote in his home state of Utah. Since that time, Joel Searby has worked on several campaigns for independent candidates who are both dedicated to reform and working across party lines.

Joel Searby is a veteran consultant with over 10 years’ experience in the realm of political campaigning, government affairs, corporate and non-profit strategic planning, leadership development, and faith-based initiatives. Joel has worked with campaigns and organizations across a wide spectrum of sizes and resources – from local candidates for office to managing a presidential campaign and from small trade associations with a few thousand members to some of the largest with over a hundred thousand members and multi-million dollar budgets.



He and his wife Jen spent 6 months of their first year of marriage living in Santiago, Chile serving with a church plant and working with young mothers, kids, drug addicts and others in a rough part of the city. Both are fluent in Spanish and have traveled extensively in Central and South America.

So, the question is … is there a sane and sacred center in America? Can we work together, as most Americans seem to want? How do we reform or reformulate a system that has been consistently resistant to change? How do we assert our political will when faced with a binary choice … the evil of two lessers? And how do we assert political will in between elections so that we have better choices?

Please join us for an enlightening discussion, this Tuesday, April 28th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Joel Searby’s work, please go here: http://sycamorelane.co/

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Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (3396consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrew-saul-mainstream-media-is-dissing-and-dismissing-vitamin-c--25873973
And How We Can Create a “C” Change

Aired Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Andrew Saul, World Authority on Vitamin C and Founder of Doctoryourself.com

“The truth shall upset you free.”
— Swami Beyondananda

Two weeks ago there was a report that high-dose intravenous Vitamin C was being used to successfully treat COVID-19 patients in New York. According to the article, “The patients received 1,500 milligrams of intravenous vitamin C, which is sixteen times the National Institutes of Health’s recommended daily dietary allowance of vitamin C. The 1,500-milligram dose was administered three or four times per day.” They were apparently following a protocol that had been successful in China.

Yet, at around the same time, as today’s guest Andrew Saul will tell us, the World Health Organization instructed Facebook to de-platform anyone promoting Vitamin C as a treatment, or even as a way of enhancing immune function.

What’s going on here? Are holistic treatments being intentionally discouraged or repressed? Is Vitamin C in those high doses dangerous?

Fortunately we have Andrew Saul to help us clear the air, so that we can become better informed and assert our public will to make sure natural medicine is not extinguished through mass-fear and information manipulation.

Andrew W. Saul is Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, and is on the Advisory Board to the International Intravenous Vitamin C China Epidemic Medical Support Team. He was on the faculty of the State University of New York for nine years, and taught nutrition, health science and cell biology at the college level. Saul has studied in Africa and Australia, holds three state certificates in science education, and has twice won New York Empire State Fellowships for teaching.

Andrew Saul was inducted into the Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame in 2013. He has been honored with the Riordan Clinic’s Pearlmaker Award, Citizens for Health Outstanding Health Freedom Activist Award, and was named one of seven natural health pioneers by Psychology Today. He is the author, coauthor or editor of 25 books, four written with Abram Hoffer, MD. Andrew Saul is featured in the movies FOODMATTERS and THAT VITAMIN MOVIE. He is on Facebook as “themegavitaminman.” His free-access, peer-reviewed website is http://www.doctoryourself.com/.

If you are ready for an eye-opening conversation about the proven therapeutic uses of Vitamin C, how and why it has been repressed by mainstream medicine, and what you can do about it, you’ll want to tune in this Tuesday, April 21st 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Andrew Saul’s work and Doctor Yourself, please go here: http://www.doctoryourself.com/

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#AndrewSaul #VitaminC #DoctorYourself #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/136c0e43-bb04-5cbe-b5c5-2ab256b3277eWed, 22 Apr 2020 01:23:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAndrew Saul – Mainstream Media Is Dissing and Dismissing Vitamin C And How We Can Create a “C” Change Aired Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Andrew Saul, World Authority on Vitamin C and Founder of...
And How We Can Create a “C” Change

Aired Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Andrew Saul, World Authority on Vitamin C and Founder of Doctoryourself.com

“The truth shall upset you free.”
— Swami Beyondananda

Two weeks ago there was a report that high-dose intravenous Vitamin C was being used to successfully treat COVID-19 patients in New York. According to the article, “The patients received 1,500 milligrams of intravenous vitamin C, which is sixteen times the National Institutes of Health’s recommended daily dietary allowance of vitamin C. The 1,500-milligram dose was administered three or four times per day.” They were apparently following a protocol that had been successful in China.

Yet, at around the same time, as today’s guest Andrew Saul will tell us, the World Health Organization instructed Facebook to de-platform anyone promoting Vitamin C as a treatment, or even as a way of enhancing immune function.

What’s going on here? Are holistic treatments being intentionally discouraged or repressed? Is Vitamin C in those high doses dangerous?

Fortunately we have Andrew Saul to help us clear the air, so that we can become better informed and assert our public will to make sure natural medicine is not extinguished through mass-fear and information manipulation.

Andrew W. Saul is Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, and is on the Advisory Board to the International Intravenous Vitamin C China Epidemic Medical Support Team. He was on the faculty of the State University of New York for nine years, and taught nutrition, health science and cell biology at the college level. Saul has studied in Africa and Australia, holds three state certificates in science education, and has twice won New York Empire State Fellowships for teaching.

Andrew Saul was inducted into the Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame in 2013. He has been honored with the Riordan Clinic’s Pearlmaker Award, Citizens for Health Outstanding Health Freedom Activist Award, and was named one of seven natural health pioneers by Psychology Today. He is the author, coauthor or editor of 25 books, four written with Abram Hoffer, MD. Andrew Saul is featured in the movies FOODMATTERS and THAT VITAMIN MOVIE. He is on Facebook as “themegavitaminman.” His free-access, peer-reviewed website is http://www.doctoryourself.com/.

If you are ready for an eye-opening conversation about the proven therapeutic uses of Vitamin C, how and why it has been repressed by mainstream medicine, and what you can do about it, you’ll want to tune in this Tuesday, April 21st 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Andrew Saul’s work and Doctor Yourself, please go here: http://www.doctoryourself.com/

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Healing the Patterns of Domination Heals Us All

Aired Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Misa Hopkins and Stephanie James, Co-Hosts of the Women Emerging Summit



“It’s time to evolve from a state of emergency to a state of emergent seeing.’” — Swami Beyondananda

The #METOO movement enabled women to acknowledge and share stories of sexual abuse. The movement has moved mountains of dismissal and denial, not to mention ending the careers of several notable serial predators. And … now what?

Now that the stories are revealed, how do women heal?

Keeping in mind that the definition of healing means “restoring wholeness” how do those traumatized become whole again? And … how do we heal the whole story, the thousands of years of dominate-or-be-dominated culture? How do we acknowledge the discounting and oppression of the feminine, and the price we have paid for it? (Hint: Our dominator species is about to weave itself outside the web of life.)

Our guests this week, Misa Hopkins and Stephanie James have brought together teachers, healers, therapists, and other wise luminaries in an online summit called Women Emerging: Reclaiming Our Souls from Sexual Abuse. The intention of the weekend is to “Go from surviving to thriving with this unique psycho-spiritual approach to healing from sexual abuse and permanently remove abuse patterns from your energy field.”



Misa Hopkins is a pioneer in the field of Feminine Consciousness and is a 5-times bestselling author. Her life is dedicated to the personal and planetary healing that comes with balanced consciousness. She has appeared on major television networks and has spoken at events with such luminaries as Deepak Chopra, Arielle Ford, Dr. Tom O’Bryan, and me! Misa is the Director of the News Dream Foundation, currently sponsoring the event, Women Emerging: Reclaiming Our Souls from Sexual Abuse.

Stephanie James is a psychotherapist, a dynamic public speaker, and published author with nearly 30 years experience in the mental health field. As the host of The Spark radio and podcast, she has interviewed such luminaries as Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Larry Dossey, Dr. Rick Hanson, Dr. Jacob Lieberman and me. She is the creative visionary and host of The Spark Summit, a gathering of today’s thought leaders in the areas of psychology, spirituality, and science, designed to help people break through limiting beliefs and behaviors and live their best lives.

If you are in the process of healing from sexual trauma – or know someone who is – you’ll want to tune in this Tuesday, April 14th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about the Women Emerging Summit please go here: https://womenemergingsummit.org/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

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#MisaHopkins #StephanieJames #WomenEmergingSummit #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/7893c662-f754-5f90-82d0-aaf38e4495b4Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:37:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMisa Hopkins and Stephanie James – How Women Reclaim Their Souls From Sexual Abuse Healing the Patterns of Domination Heals Us All Aired Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Misa Hopkins and Stephanie James, Co-Hosts...
Healing the Patterns of Domination Heals Us All

Aired Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Misa Hopkins and Stephanie James, Co-Hosts of the Women Emerging Summit



“It’s time to evolve from a state of emergency to a state of emergent seeing.’” — Swami Beyondananda

The #METOO movement enabled women to acknowledge and share stories of sexual abuse. The movement has moved mountains of dismissal and denial, not to mention ending the careers of several notable serial predators. And … now what?

Now that the stories are revealed, how do women heal?

Keeping in mind that the definition of healing means “restoring wholeness” how do those traumatized become whole again? And … how do we heal the whole story, the thousands of years of dominate-or-be-dominated culture? How do we acknowledge the discounting and oppression of the feminine, and the price we have paid for it? (Hint: Our dominator species is about to weave itself outside the web of life.)

Our guests this week, Misa Hopkins and Stephanie James have brought together teachers, healers, therapists, and other wise luminaries in an online summit called Women Emerging: Reclaiming Our Souls from Sexual Abuse. The intention of the weekend is to “Go from surviving to thriving with this unique psycho-spiritual approach to healing from sexual abuse and permanently remove abuse patterns from your energy field.”



Misa Hopkins is a pioneer in the field of Feminine Consciousness and is a 5-times bestselling author. Her life is dedicated to the personal and planetary healing that comes with balanced consciousness. She has appeared on major television networks and has spoken at events with such luminaries as Deepak Chopra, Arielle Ford, Dr. Tom O’Bryan, and me! Misa is the Director of the News Dream Foundation, currently sponsoring the event, Women Emerging: Reclaiming Our Souls from Sexual Abuse.

Stephanie James is a psychotherapist, a dynamic public speaker, and published author with nearly 30 years experience in the mental health field. As the host of The Spark radio and podcast, she has interviewed such luminaries as Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Larry Dossey, Dr. Rick Hanson, Dr. Jacob Lieberman and me. She is the creative visionary and host of The Spark Summit, a gathering of today’s thought leaders in the areas of psychology, spirituality, and science, designed to help people break through limiting beliefs and behaviors and live their best lives.

If you are in the process of healing from sexual trauma – or know someone who is – you’ll want to tune in this Tuesday, April 14th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about the Women Emerging Summit please go here: https://womenemergingsummit.org/

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Beyond Understanding and Empathy to Collaborating and “Co-Resisting”

Aired Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Arthur Peña and Jacob Hess, Co-Authors (with Randall Charles Paul) of “Inevitable Influencers: Why (deep down) We All Want—and Need—to Persuade Each Other of What We See as Good, Beautiful, and True

“Q. How do I end an argument with someone I disagree with?
A. Tell them, ‘You’re absolutely right. And so am I.’”
— Swami Beyondananda

A gay Marxist Spanish teacher and a Mormon mindfulness practitioner walk into a bar – and that is NOT a joke.

Despite seemingly opposite backgrounds, Arthur Peña and Jacob Hess have not only become friends, but also collaborators. And they have done so by boldly speaking their truths with, and listening to, one another. At a time when people are de-platformed and “canceled” for speaking their truth and political correctness is proving itself politically incorrect, how DO we use our differences in a dynamic and transformational way?



My guests this week Arthur Peña and Jacob Hess, are the co-authors along with Randall Charles Paul of an upcoming book, “Inevitable Influencers: Why (deep down) We All Want—and Need—to Persuade Each Other of What We See as Good, Beautiful, and True”. (Wow. What a title. With a title that long, who needs a book?)

Truth, beauty and goodness – as Plato stated and Rudolf Steiner reiterated – are the manifest expressions of love. And while love may be universal, love’s expressions are diverse. And while there’s a part of us who want to pretend these our differences can be glossed over, in doing so we miss out on the power of genuine engagement.

Here is a quote from their book introduction:

Without authentic conversation across our differences— with a genuine (albeit sometimes wary) openness to mutual persuasion—we fear we’ll be missing something very profound and precious. That’s why we argue here for the importance—for the vital necessity even—of “collaborative contestation among rivals” as we sometimes like to call it.

Arthur Peña is a semi-retired teacher of Spanish and English as a Second Language. He has an M.A. in linguistics from the University of Iowa, and a Certificate in Conflict Resolution from Sonoma State University. Specializing in dialogue between liberals and conservatives, Arthur is a member of the National Coalition of Dialogue & Deliberation, and has organized and facilitated public discussion forums on controversial political issues, as well as a number of ongoing local Living Room Conversations.

Jacob Hess is a mindfulness teacher and writer focused on exploring long-term, sustainable healing from depression. He is on the board of the National Coalition of Dialogue & Deliberation and co-author of “You’re Not as Crazy as I Thought, But You’re Still Wrong” – and has a passion for preserving space for people to disagree sharply, while still loving and respecting each other. He has a Ph.D. in clinical-community psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.



If you’re curious about how we move we can learn to disagree without becoming enemies, and shift from polite understanding and empathy to dynamic collaboration and “co-resisting”, please join us this Tuesday, April 7th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about their upcoming book please go here: https://publicsquaremag.org/editorials/why-persuasion-shouldnt-be-a-dirty-word/

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#ArthurPeña #JacobHess #InevitableInfluencers #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/0bc65b57-bc74-5c96-9702-6142e8954bafWed, 08 Apr 2020 01:59:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesArthur Peña and Jacob Hess – Can We Disagree Without Becoming Enemies? Beyond Understanding and Empathy to Collaborating and “Co-Resisting” Aired Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Arthur Peña and Jacob Hess,...
Beyond Understanding and Empathy to Collaborating and “Co-Resisting”

Aired Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Arthur Peña and Jacob Hess, Co-Authors (with Randall Charles Paul) of “Inevitable Influencers: Why (deep down) We All Want—and Need—to Persuade Each Other of What We See as Good, Beautiful, and True

“Q. How do I end an argument with someone I disagree with?
A. Tell them, ‘You’re absolutely right. And so am I.’”
— Swami Beyondananda

A gay Marxist Spanish teacher and a Mormon mindfulness practitioner walk into a bar – and that is NOT a joke.

Despite seemingly opposite backgrounds, Arthur Peña and Jacob Hess have not only become friends, but also collaborators. And they have done so by boldly speaking their truths with, and listening to, one another. At a time when people are de-platformed and “canceled” for speaking their truth and political correctness is proving itself politically incorrect, how DO we use our differences in a dynamic and transformational way?



My guests this week Arthur Peña and Jacob Hess, are the co-authors along with Randall Charles Paul of an upcoming book, “Inevitable Influencers: Why (deep down) We All Want—and Need—to Persuade Each Other of What We See as Good, Beautiful, and True”. (Wow. What a title. With a title that long, who needs a book?)

Truth, beauty and goodness – as Plato stated and Rudolf Steiner reiterated – are the manifest expressions of love. And while love may be universal, love’s expressions are diverse. And while there’s a part of us who want to pretend these our differences can be glossed over, in doing so we miss out on the power of genuine engagement.

Here is a quote from their book introduction:

Without authentic conversation across our differences— with a genuine (albeit sometimes wary) openness to mutual persuasion—we fear we’ll be missing something very profound and precious. That’s why we argue here for the importance—for the vital necessity even—of “collaborative contestation among rivals” as we sometimes like to call it.

Arthur Peña is a semi-retired teacher of Spanish and English as a Second Language. He has an M.A. in linguistics from the University of Iowa, and a Certificate in Conflict Resolution from Sonoma State University. Specializing in dialogue between liberals and conservatives, Arthur is a member of the National Coalition of Dialogue & Deliberation, and has organized and facilitated public discussion forums on controversial political issues, as well as a number of ongoing local Living Room Conversations.

Jacob Hess is a mindfulness teacher and writer focused on exploring long-term, sustainable healing from depression. He is on the board of the National Coalition of Dialogue & Deliberation and co-author of “You’re Not as Crazy as I Thought, But You’re Still Wrong” – and has a passion for preserving space for people to disagree sharply, while still loving and respecting each other. He has a Ph.D. in clinical-community psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.



If you’re curious about how we move we can learn to disagree without becoming enemies, and shift from polite understanding and empathy to dynamic collaboration and “co-resisting”, please join us this Tuesday, April 7th 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about their upcoming book please go here: https://publicsquaremag.org/editorials/why-persuasion-shouldnt-be-a-dirty-word/

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Greed, Lies and the Poisoning of America

Aired Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with investigative journalist Gerald Posner, author of “Pharma: Greed, Lies and the Poisoning of America”

“The way the pharmaceutical industry has profited off our illnesses is enough to make you sick.” — Swami Beyondananda

With the Coronavirus front and center in the news, and with talk of how quickly a vaccine can be developed and by whom, national and international attention is being focused on the pharmaceutical industry. So who better to have on Wiki Politiki Radio this week than the man who wrote the book – literally – on big pharma, investigative journalist Gerald Posner the author of “Pharma: Greed, Lies and the Poisoning of America”.



Gerald Posner was at age 23 one of the youngest attorneys ever hired by the Wall Street law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. A Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of California at Berkeley (1975), he was an Honors Graduate of Hastings Law School (1978), where he served as the Associate Executive Editor for the Law Review. He is co-founder of Posner and Ferrara, a public interest law firm, where a pro bono legal representation on behalf of surviving twins of Nazi experiments at the Auschwitz death camp led him to coauthor his first book in 1986, MENGELE: The Complete Story, a bestselling and critically acclaimed biography of the infamous Nazi “Angel of Death,” Dr. Josef Mengele.

He is also author of Case Closed on the Kennedy assassination, Killing the Dream about the Martin Luther King assassination and God’s Bankers, which chronicles the history of money and power at the Vatican.

He has been a freelance writer on investigative issues for several news magazines, and a regular contributor to NBC, the History Channel, CNN, FOX News, CBS, and MSNBC. He lives in Miami Beach with his wife, author, Trisha Posner, who works on all his projects.

Join us for a lively and in depth conversation about how the unbridled profit motive has sparked the opioid crisis, and what we can expect from the pharmaceutical industry in the times of coronavirus this Tuesday, March 31st 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Gerald Posner and Pharma please go here: https://www.posner.com/

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#GeraldPosner #Pharma #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/72fba682-6c21-5534-bd3f-4249154c7437Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:21:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesGerald Posner – Strung Out On Drugs Greed, Lies and the Poisoning of America Aired Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with investigative journalist Gerald Posner, author of “Pharma: Greed, Lies and the Poisoning of...
Greed, Lies and the Poisoning of America

Aired Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with investigative journalist Gerald Posner, author of “Pharma: Greed, Lies and the Poisoning of America”

“The way the pharmaceutical industry has profited off our illnesses is enough to make you sick.” — Swami Beyondananda

With the Coronavirus front and center in the news, and with talk of how quickly a vaccine can be developed and by whom, national and international attention is being focused on the pharmaceutical industry. So who better to have on Wiki Politiki Radio this week than the man who wrote the book – literally – on big pharma, investigative journalist Gerald Posner the author of “Pharma: Greed, Lies and the Poisoning of America”.



Gerald Posner was at age 23 one of the youngest attorneys ever hired by the Wall Street law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. A Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of California at Berkeley (1975), he was an Honors Graduate of Hastings Law School (1978), where he served as the Associate Executive Editor for the Law Review. He is co-founder of Posner and Ferrara, a public interest law firm, where a pro bono legal representation on behalf of surviving twins of Nazi experiments at the Auschwitz death camp led him to coauthor his first book in 1986, MENGELE: The Complete Story, a bestselling and critically acclaimed biography of the infamous Nazi “Angel of Death,” Dr. Josef Mengele.

He is also author of Case Closed on the Kennedy assassination, Killing the Dream about the Martin Luther King assassination and God’s Bankers, which chronicles the history of money and power at the Vatican.

He has been a freelance writer on investigative issues for several news magazines, and a regular contributor to NBC, the History Channel, CNN, FOX News, CBS, and MSNBC. He lives in Miami Beach with his wife, author, Trisha Posner, who works on all his projects.

Join us for a lively and in depth conversation about how the unbridled profit motive has sparked the opioid crisis, and what we can expect from the pharmaceutical industry in the times of coronavirus this Tuesday, March 31st 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Gerald Posner and Pharma please go here: https://www.posner.com/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

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#GeraldPosner #Pharma #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3396consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/duncan-campbell-from-big-brother-to-bigger-brotherhood--24292854
The Opportunity In Our Current Crisis

Aired Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Duncan Campbell, Comprehensivist and Host of Living Dialogues Radio

“We know a paradigm is bankrupt when reality checks start bouncing like crazy.” — Swami Beyondananda

The current COVID-19 crisis is making these feel like “apocalyptic” times, and as you may know the original meaning of apocalypse is “the lifting of the veils.” Indeed, the veils are being lifted on the fundamental weakness of our “too big to fail” economic – and political – system, that seems to be teetering if not toppling under the weight of this crisis.

Add to this a President who blatantly lies and then demands these lies be accepted as truth, and we truly have a shituation.

This “up-is-down” and “down-is-up” rhetoric and impropaganda is certainly reminiscent of Orwell’s “1984.” As to why it has taken so long for 1984 to manifest in reality, the Swami has an answer: The Republicans are 35 years behind the times.

So, do we say, “Ah well, all’s well that ends Orwell”? Or do we see if we can overgrow Big Brother by fully activating “bigger brotherhood”?

Our guest today, Duncan Campbell, has been tracking the path of “newspeak” for years, and through his Living Dialogues Radio Show he has conversed with literally hundreds of visionaries, illuminaries and solutionaries of our time, from Senator Boren of Oklahoma and Governor Inslee of Washington, to teachers like Deepak Chopra and Jean Houston, to leading edge doctors like Larry Dossey and Andrew Weil (hey, there’s a paradox!) to economists, sociologists, scientists, and entertainers like Judy Collins and Richie Havens. In the process, he has gleaned a wealth of information, and as a synthesizer and contextualizer, and has cultivated knowledge and wisdom.

A graduate of both Harvard and Yale Law Schools, he has been a participant in several world historical events, including the unusual distinction of being the only person to have participated in Woodstock 1969 and in the “Second Russian Revolution” on the barricades defending Yeltsin in front of the Russian White House Parliament building in Moscow on the night of August 20-21, 1991.



In the last 45 years he has gained extensive experience in the fields of psychology, philosophy, spirituality, law, business, finance, politics, communications and teaching, presenting in a variety of formal and informal venues, including the Presidential Showcase at the American Bar Association, Haskell Indian Nations University, and in Europe, Brazil, Russia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mexico, Canada, Peru, and teaching courses for credit at Harvard College and the JFK Institute of Politics while a student at Harvard Law School.

There is much more I could say but this is only an hour radio show!

The focus of our freewheeling conversation is how we move from our current ideological “lockdown” to access our collective wisdom for the greater good and benefit of each and all … from Big Brother to Bigger Brotherhood.

If you’re ready to be educated, stimulated, and inspired, please tune in this Tuesday, March 24th 2-3 pm. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/



To find out more about Duncan Campbell and Living Dialogues, please go here: https://kgnu.org/livingdialogues

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#DuncanCampbell #COVID-19 #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/c0409e8d-eef9-552d-83b4-cdcbae05517eWed, 25 Mar 2020 02:03:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDuncan Campbell – From Big Brother to Bigger Brotherhood The Opportunity In Our Current Crisis Aired Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Duncan Campbell, Comprehensivist and Host of Living Dialogues Radio “We know a...
The Opportunity In Our Current Crisis

Aired Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Duncan Campbell, Comprehensivist and Host of Living Dialogues Radio

“We know a paradigm is bankrupt when reality checks start bouncing like crazy.” — Swami Beyondananda

The current COVID-19 crisis is making these feel like “apocalyptic” times, and as you may know the original meaning of apocalypse is “the lifting of the veils.” Indeed, the veils are being lifted on the fundamental weakness of our “too big to fail” economic – and political – system, that seems to be teetering if not toppling under the weight of this crisis.

Add to this a President who blatantly lies and then demands these lies be accepted as truth, and we truly have a shituation.

This “up-is-down” and “down-is-up” rhetoric and impropaganda is certainly reminiscent of Orwell’s “1984.” As to why it has taken so long for 1984 to manifest in reality, the Swami has an answer: The Republicans are 35 years behind the times.

So, do we say, “Ah well, all’s well that ends Orwell”? Or do we see if we can overgrow Big Brother by fully activating “bigger brotherhood”?

Our guest today, Duncan Campbell, has been tracking the path of “newspeak” for years, and through his Living Dialogues Radio Show he has conversed with literally hundreds of visionaries, illuminaries and solutionaries of our time, from Senator Boren of Oklahoma and Governor Inslee of Washington, to teachers like Deepak Chopra and Jean Houston, to leading edge doctors like Larry Dossey and Andrew Weil (hey, there’s a paradox!) to economists, sociologists, scientists, and entertainers like Judy Collins and Richie Havens. In the process, he has gleaned a wealth of information, and as a synthesizer and contextualizer, and has cultivated knowledge and wisdom.

A graduate of both Harvard and Yale Law Schools, he has been a participant in several world historical events, including the unusual distinction of being the only person to have participated in Woodstock 1969 and in the “Second Russian Revolution” on the barricades defending Yeltsin in front of the Russian White House Parliament building in Moscow on the night of August 20-21, 1991.



In the last 45 years he has gained extensive experience in the fields of psychology, philosophy, spirituality, law, business, finance, politics, communications and teaching, presenting in a variety of formal and informal venues, including the Presidential Showcase at the American Bar Association, Haskell Indian Nations University, and in Europe, Brazil, Russia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mexico, Canada, Peru, and teaching courses for credit at Harvard College and the JFK Institute of Politics while a student at Harvard Law School.

There is much more I could say but this is only an hour radio show!

The focus of our freewheeling conversation is how we move from our current ideological “lockdown” to access our collective wisdom for the greater good and benefit of each and all … from Big Brother to Bigger Brotherhood.

If you’re ready to be educated, stimulated, and inspired, please tune in this Tuesday, March 24th 2-3 pm. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/



To find out more about Duncan Campbell and Living Dialogues, please go here: https://kgnu.org/livingdialogues

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”

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We Find Our Lifeboats By Shifting From Domination to Collaboration

Aired Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Psychotherapist, Author and Men’s Health Expert Jed Diamond

“We’re all in the same boat. The Titanic is sinking. And the lifeboat is the love boat.” — Swami Beyondananda

In many ways, our top-heavy civilization seems like a sinking ship, and the current coronavirus crisis is just – please pardon the awful analogy – the tip of the iceberg.

This current crisis is apocalyptic – in the original meaning of the word, “the lifting of the veils.” The veils are being lifted on the me-first culture and our me-first President, and more specifically we are seeing that the dominate-or-be-dominated worldview is obsolete and obsolethal.

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Jed Diamond, is an expert on men’s health and how we can use both the masculine warrior energy and the feminine nurturer energy to face and embrace the challenges of this new reality.

Jed Diamond, Ph.D., is the Founder and Director of Men Alive, a health program that helps men live long and well. Jed is the author of 17 books including his latest, My Distant Dad: Healing the Family Father Wound (Lasting Impact Press, 2018).

Jed’s previous books include: The Enlightened Marriage: The 5 Transformative Stages of Relationships and Why the Best is Still to Come … The Irritable Male Syndrome and 12 Rules For Good Men. He has been on the Board of Advisors of the Men’s Health Network since its inception in 1992. He is also a member of the International Society of Men’s Health and a founding member of the American Society of Men’s Health. He blogs for the ThirdAge, Huffington Post, BeliefNet, Scribd, and other venues. He is the only male columnist who blogs for the National Association of Baby Boomer Women.



If you’re curious as to how we shift from dueling dualities to dynamic duo dance partners so that the love boat becomes the lifeboat, please tune in this Tuesday, March 17th 2-3 pm. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Jed Diamond, please go here: https://menalive.com/

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#JedDiamond #MensHealth #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/563bf0ba-4d02-5dfe-a544-6bfbca5459abWed, 18 Mar 2020 01:01:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesJed Diamond – The Ship Of Civilization Is Sinking We Find Our Lifeboats By Shifting From Domination to Collaboration Aired Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Psychotherapist, Author and Men’s Health Expert Jed...
We Find Our Lifeboats By Shifting From Domination to Collaboration

Aired Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Psychotherapist, Author and Men’s Health Expert Jed Diamond

“We’re all in the same boat. The Titanic is sinking. And the lifeboat is the love boat.” — Swami Beyondananda

In many ways, our top-heavy civilization seems like a sinking ship, and the current coronavirus crisis is just – please pardon the awful analogy – the tip of the iceberg.

This current crisis is apocalyptic – in the original meaning of the word, “the lifting of the veils.” The veils are being lifted on the me-first culture and our me-first President, and more specifically we are seeing that the dominate-or-be-dominated worldview is obsolete and obsolethal.

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Jed Diamond, is an expert on men’s health and how we can use both the masculine warrior energy and the feminine nurturer energy to face and embrace the challenges of this new reality.

Jed Diamond, Ph.D., is the Founder and Director of Men Alive, a health program that helps men live long and well. Jed is the author of 17 books including his latest, My Distant Dad: Healing the Family Father Wound (Lasting Impact Press, 2018).

Jed’s previous books include: The Enlightened Marriage: The 5 Transformative Stages of Relationships and Why the Best is Still to Come … The Irritable Male Syndrome and 12 Rules For Good Men. He has been on the Board of Advisors of the Men’s Health Network since its inception in 1992. He is also a member of the International Society of Men’s Health and a founding member of the American Society of Men’s Health. He blogs for the ThirdAge, Huffington Post, BeliefNet, Scribd, and other venues. He is the only male columnist who blogs for the National Association of Baby Boomer Women.



If you’re curious as to how we shift from dueling dualities to dynamic duo dance partners so that the love boat becomes the lifeboat, please tune in this Tuesday, March 17th 2-3 pm. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Jed Diamond, please go here: https://menalive.com/

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How Our “Myth-Perceptions” May Be Leading Us Down the Wrong Track

Aired Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Sexologist, Coach and Author Veronica Monet

“You people who insist on shaming people because of their sexual practices – you should be ashamed of yourselves!” — Swami Beyondananda

Sex trafficking – everyone agrees it’s bad, right?

Well, that depends on what you imagine “sex trafficking” to mean. If the term conjures up innocent women and children being sold into a life of sexual exploitation and slavery, then we all should be against it. But what if “sex trafficking” actually applies to ANY sex for money, with mutual consent?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki, Veronica Monet, is a one-time sex worker who is now a “sexual empowerment change agent” whose website, “The Shame Free Zone” offers “a safe place to explore feelings of shame without being judged.” As someone who sees her own career as a highly paid escort as an expression of self-empowerment, she has a unique and enlightening perspective on how what we imagine “sex trafficking” to be has created more repression, confusion and shame – and doesn’t really address where sexual abuse (and pedophilia) originate: inside the family structure.

Having grown up in a right-wing Christian cult, herself an incest and rape survivor, Veronica brings a rich history and perspective to the highly-politicized and highly-charged issues that involve all aspects of sexuality. Veronica Monet has appeared on CNN, FOX, Politically Incorrect, and presented at Yale, Stanford and UC Berkeley. She is the author of Sex Secrets of Escorts and the soon to be published Love, Lust and Romance in the Wake of #MeToo, and she is creator of the Exquisite Partnership Formula, a program designed to turn conflict into connection and sex that gets better with each passing year.

Regarding her own choice to become a sex worker, Veronica writes:

I didn’t enter into becoming a high-end escort lightly. As a college graduate who spent seven years working in corporate settings, and as someone who had been clean and sober for a number of years, I questioned whether this was in integrity with my spiritual path. Rather than refer to conventional thinking on the matter, I turned to my innermost knowing and quite frankly prayed my ass off. As well, a great deal of research and training went into my decision and because of this deliberate planning I enjoyed a very successful fourteen years in the profession.

If you’re curious about how an intelligent and spiritually-aware woman chose to become a sex worker, and are ready to explore how the public is being manipulated and misled by both religious and secular institutions, please join us this Tuesday, March 10th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

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#VeronicaMonet #SexTrafficking #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/2a499169-287b-5970-bdac-652bb9e6d746Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:55:16 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesVeronica Monet – The Surprising Truth About “Sex Trafficking” How Our “Myth-Perceptions” May Be Leading Us Down the Wrong Track Aired Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Sexologist, Coach and Author Veronica Monet...
How Our “Myth-Perceptions” May Be Leading Us Down the Wrong Track

Aired Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Sexologist, Coach and Author Veronica Monet

“You people who insist on shaming people because of their sexual practices – you should be ashamed of yourselves!” — Swami Beyondananda

Sex trafficking – everyone agrees it’s bad, right?

Well, that depends on what you imagine “sex trafficking” to mean. If the term conjures up innocent women and children being sold into a life of sexual exploitation and slavery, then we all should be against it. But what if “sex trafficking” actually applies to ANY sex for money, with mutual consent?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki, Veronica Monet, is a one-time sex worker who is now a “sexual empowerment change agent” whose website, “The Shame Free Zone” offers “a safe place to explore feelings of shame without being judged.” As someone who sees her own career as a highly paid escort as an expression of self-empowerment, she has a unique and enlightening perspective on how what we imagine “sex trafficking” to be has created more repression, confusion and shame – and doesn’t really address where sexual abuse (and pedophilia) originate: inside the family structure.

Having grown up in a right-wing Christian cult, herself an incest and rape survivor, Veronica brings a rich history and perspective to the highly-politicized and highly-charged issues that involve all aspects of sexuality. Veronica Monet has appeared on CNN, FOX, Politically Incorrect, and presented at Yale, Stanford and UC Berkeley. She is the author of Sex Secrets of Escorts and the soon to be published Love, Lust and Romance in the Wake of #MeToo, and she is creator of the Exquisite Partnership Formula, a program designed to turn conflict into connection and sex that gets better with each passing year.

Regarding her own choice to become a sex worker, Veronica writes:

I didn’t enter into becoming a high-end escort lightly. As a college graduate who spent seven years working in corporate settings, and as someone who had been clean and sober for a number of years, I questioned whether this was in integrity with my spiritual path. Rather than refer to conventional thinking on the matter, I turned to my innermost knowing and quite frankly prayed my ass off. As well, a great deal of research and training went into my decision and because of this deliberate planning I enjoyed a very successful fourteen years in the profession.

If you’re curious about how an intelligent and spiritually-aware woman chose to become a sex worker, and are ready to explore how the public is being manipulated and misled by both religious and secular institutions, please join us this Tuesday, March 10th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Veronica Monet please go here: https://theshamefreezone.com/about-veronica/

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A Middle East Expert Weighs in On the Conflict in the “Middle West”

Aired Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with USF Professor and Middle East Scholar Stephen Zunes

“It’s time for the Democratic Party to become democratic.” — Swami Beyondananda

With Bernie Sanders surging into the lead as we come to Super Tuesday, the “stop Bernie” forces on the moderate side insist that Bernie can’t win in November. But, what if he is the ONLY candidate who can truly overwhelm Trump?

Can his movement of young people inspired to vote counterbalance those “moderate Republicans” who might switch from Trump to either a Biden or a Bloomberg?

Weighing in on this issue on Wiki Politiki Radio is scholar and Middle East scholar Stephen Zunes, who recently wrote a piece for Truthout debunking the idea that a progressive candidate cannot win the general election. Zunes, who as a teenager worked for the George McGovern campaign, insists the comparison between McGovern, who lost in a landslide, and Sanders holds no water.

Dr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he serves as coordinator of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country’s leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolent action, Professor Zunes serves as a senior policy analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associate editor of Peace Review, and a contributing editor of Tikkun.



And speaking of the Middle East, I’m sure our guest will have something to say about Bernie’s approach to Israel and Palestine – in sharp contrast to the other leading candidates.

If you want to go deeper into Bernie’s appeal, U.S. policy on the Middle East, and why the Democratic Party establishment is so hell-bent against Bernie please tune in this Tuesday, March 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Stephen Zunes please go here: https://stephenzunes.org/

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#StephenZunes #USFProfessor #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/ee5eb01b-6687-5eaf-b4a1-40b5ce95a1f0Wed, 04 Mar 2020 01:24:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesStephen Zunes – Can “Socialist” Bernie Prevail Over “Antisocialist” Trump? A Middle East Expert Weighs in On the Conflict in the “Middle West” Aired Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with USF Professor and Middle East...
A Middle East Expert Weighs in On the Conflict in the “Middle West”

Aired Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with USF Professor and Middle East Scholar Stephen Zunes

“It’s time for the Democratic Party to become democratic.” — Swami Beyondananda

With Bernie Sanders surging into the lead as we come to Super Tuesday, the “stop Bernie” forces on the moderate side insist that Bernie can’t win in November. But, what if he is the ONLY candidate who can truly overwhelm Trump?

Can his movement of young people inspired to vote counterbalance those “moderate Republicans” who might switch from Trump to either a Biden or a Bloomberg?

Weighing in on this issue on Wiki Politiki Radio is scholar and Middle East scholar Stephen Zunes, who recently wrote a piece for Truthout debunking the idea that a progressive candidate cannot win the general election. Zunes, who as a teenager worked for the George McGovern campaign, insists the comparison between McGovern, who lost in a landslide, and Sanders holds no water.

Dr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he serves as coordinator of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country’s leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolent action, Professor Zunes serves as a senior policy analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associate editor of Peace Review, and a contributing editor of Tikkun.



And speaking of the Middle East, I’m sure our guest will have something to say about Bernie’s approach to Israel and Palestine – in sharp contrast to the other leading candidates.

If you want to go deeper into Bernie’s appeal, U.S. policy on the Middle East, and why the Democratic Party establishment is so hell-bent against Bernie please tune in this Tuesday, March 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Stephen Zunes please go here: https://stephenzunes.org/

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#StephenZunes #USFProfessor #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>2993consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carol-smaldino-is-political-climate-change-an-inside-job--23207605
Aired Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Carol Smaldino, Psychotherapist and Author of “The Human Climate: Facing the Divisions Inside Us and Between Us”

“There are no sides, only angles. And when we see it from the right angle, we’re all on the same side.” — Swami Beyondananda

With political discourse and political discord nearly synonymous, and with the phenomenon of “fake news” – where facts take a backseat to emotionally-fueled beliefs — maybe it’s time we look at the fact that feelings make more of a difference than facts do. Might this highly-charged politics “out there” have something to do with the emotional terrain “in here”?

Our guest this week, psychotherapist Carol Smaldino thinks so … she has written a book that speaks directly to the stormy political climate, “The Human Climate: Facing the Divisions Inside Us and Between Us”, that examines the role of emotions in our political landscape, both in politicians and in the diverse populations and issues that make up this landscape.

As someone who speaks with and listens to “both” sides, what’s clear to me is that for the most part, each side sees the other side’s shadow – but not its own. Combine this with each side constantly receiving, embracing, and absorbing information that reinforces what they already “know” to be true. I know, I know. The other side is much more that way than we are. (Exactly what the other side is saying about us.)

All of which means it’s time for a “meta-conversation” where we become aware of and integrate our feelings so we don’t have to project them on to the other, and we become more aware of what pushes our buttons – and how to stay less susceptible to manipulation.

Carol Smaldino, is a social work psychotherapist, and has been a Huffington Post Contributor from 2008 through 2017. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York; she attended Madison High School, Brooklyn College and Wurzweiler (Yeshiva University) School of Social Work. She has also done coursework at NPAP (National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis). Before graduate school, she worked at the Bureau of Child Welfare, Roosevelt Hospital Child and Youth Project. After social work school, she spent five years working at a residential treatment center. She was a therapist and supervisor and student at the New Hope Guild, and developed a private practice in NYC and then Port Washington, NY. She presently lives and works between Fort Collins, Colorado and Lucca, Italy.

If you’re curious about the EMOTIONAL story and storm behind the news – and the newsmakers — please tune in this Tuesday, February 25th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Carol Smaldino and “The Human Climate”, please go here: https://thehumanclimate.wordpress.com/

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#CarolSmaldino #TheHumanClimate #ClimateChange #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/ac913d95-d99b-574a-8a93-7d8817833f6cWed, 26 Feb 2020 01:17:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesCarol Smaldino – Is Political Climate Change An Inside Job? – How Our “Human Climate” Feeds Political Discourse … and Discord Aired Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Carol Smaldino, Psychotherapist and Author of...
Aired Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Carol Smaldino, Psychotherapist and Author of “The Human Climate: Facing the Divisions Inside Us and Between Us”

“There are no sides, only angles. And when we see it from the right angle, we’re all on the same side.” — Swami Beyondananda

With political discourse and political discord nearly synonymous, and with the phenomenon of “fake news” – where facts take a backseat to emotionally-fueled beliefs — maybe it’s time we look at the fact that feelings make more of a difference than facts do. Might this highly-charged politics “out there” have something to do with the emotional terrain “in here”?

Our guest this week, psychotherapist Carol Smaldino thinks so … she has written a book that speaks directly to the stormy political climate, “The Human Climate: Facing the Divisions Inside Us and Between Us”, that examines the role of emotions in our political landscape, both in politicians and in the diverse populations and issues that make up this landscape.

As someone who speaks with and listens to “both” sides, what’s clear to me is that for the most part, each side sees the other side’s shadow – but not its own. Combine this with each side constantly receiving, embracing, and absorbing information that reinforces what they already “know” to be true. I know, I know. The other side is much more that way than we are. (Exactly what the other side is saying about us.)

All of which means it’s time for a “meta-conversation” where we become aware of and integrate our feelings so we don’t have to project them on to the other, and we become more aware of what pushes our buttons – and how to stay less susceptible to manipulation.

Carol Smaldino, is a social work psychotherapist, and has been a Huffington Post Contributor from 2008 through 2017. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York; she attended Madison High School, Brooklyn College and Wurzweiler (Yeshiva University) School of Social Work. She has also done coursework at NPAP (National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis). Before graduate school, she worked at the Bureau of Child Welfare, Roosevelt Hospital Child and Youth Project. After social work school, she spent five years working at a residential treatment center. She was a therapist and supervisor and student at the New Hope Guild, and developed a private practice in NYC and then Port Washington, NY. She presently lives and works between Fort Collins, Colorado and Lucca, Italy.

If you’re curious about the EMOTIONAL story and storm behind the news – and the newsmakers — please tune in this Tuesday, February 25th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Carol Smaldino and “The Human Climate”, please go here: https://thehumanclimate.wordpress.com/

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Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page 3390consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chase-palmieri-crowd-sourcing-the-news--22939391
Airing Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Chase Palmieri, Co-Founder of Credder

“Love lives in our heart, beliefs lie in our head.” — Swami Beyondananda

At a time when disinformation, misinformation and missing information characterizes much of the news, and the trust in media is at an all-time low, might it be time to access the “wisdom of crowds”?

Our Wiki Politiki guest this week, Chase Palmieri, thinks so. He and his partner, Austin Walter, have founded a new platform, Credder, that they’ve branded “Rotten Tomatoes” for the news. Credder – rooted obviously in the word “credibility” — allows readers to review articles for veracity and bias, and then post these reviews on the Credder site. Writers are then rated on these criteria, and reviewers too are held accountable by THEIR ratings.

The site says:

We believe news should compete for credibility, not clicks. Together on Credder’s news review platform, we can hold media accountable and accelerate the news industry’s transition from clicks to credibility. Credder works by allowing journalists and the public to review articles, creating credibility ratings for every article, author, and outlet. We believe this is the only way, without censoring content, to establish a clear incentive for quality in online news.

Chase Palmieri is CEO and Cofounder of the news review site Credder.com. and is also CoHost of the nonpartisan media watchdog Project Censored’s national radio show and podcast. He has a degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management from Chico State University, and he and his father own Risibisi Restaurant in Petaluma, California- winner of 12 straight Michelin Guide awards. His focus is on growing Credder and bringing their “Rotten Tomatoes for news” service to readers everywhere.



Can Credder bring credibility to news? How do they plan to deal with “confirmation bias” in readers, and folks who simply won’t believe anything that they don’t already agree with? Will they help empower and fund a new breed of truly independent journalists who won’t need to work for corporate news sources? Will they help create a more discerning and intelligent readership?

If you’re curious, please tune in this Tuesday, February 18th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Credder, please go here: https://credder.com/

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#ChasePalmieri #Credder #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/3672468f-515b-5dbe-a5f1-4a52c107bc20Wed, 19 Feb 2020 01:26:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesChase Palmieri – Crowd-Sourcing the News: Start-Up “Credder” Turns Readers Into Reviewers Airing Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Chase Palmieri, Co-Founder of Credder “Love lives in our heart, beliefs lie in...
Airing Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Chase Palmieri, Co-Founder of Credder

“Love lives in our heart, beliefs lie in our head.” — Swami Beyondananda

At a time when disinformation, misinformation and missing information characterizes much of the news, and the trust in media is at an all-time low, might it be time to access the “wisdom of crowds”?

Our Wiki Politiki guest this week, Chase Palmieri, thinks so. He and his partner, Austin Walter, have founded a new platform, Credder, that they’ve branded “Rotten Tomatoes” for the news. Credder – rooted obviously in the word “credibility” — allows readers to review articles for veracity and bias, and then post these reviews on the Credder site. Writers are then rated on these criteria, and reviewers too are held accountable by THEIR ratings.

The site says:

We believe news should compete for credibility, not clicks. Together on Credder’s news review platform, we can hold media accountable and accelerate the news industry’s transition from clicks to credibility. Credder works by allowing journalists and the public to review articles, creating credibility ratings for every article, author, and outlet. We believe this is the only way, without censoring content, to establish a clear incentive for quality in online news.

Chase Palmieri is CEO and Cofounder of the news review site Credder.com. and is also CoHost of the nonpartisan media watchdog Project Censored’s national radio show and podcast. He has a degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management from Chico State University, and he and his father own Risibisi Restaurant in Petaluma, California- winner of 12 straight Michelin Guide awards. His focus is on growing Credder and bringing their “Rotten Tomatoes for news” service to readers everywhere.



Can Credder bring credibility to news? How do they plan to deal with “confirmation bias” in readers, and folks who simply won’t believe anything that they don’t already agree with? Will they help empower and fund a new breed of truly independent journalists who won’t need to work for corporate news sources? Will they help create a more discerning and intelligent readership?

If you’re curious, please tune in this Tuesday, February 18th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Credder, please go here: https://credder.com/

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#ChasePalmieri #Credder #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>3399consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-wagner-all-you-need-is-myth--22677392
Aired Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Music Mythologist Steve Wagner, author of “All You Need Is Myth: The Beatles and the Gods of Rock”

“Of course love is more powerful than fear. Otherwise we’d be singing ‘All You Need is Fear.” — Swami Beyondananda

In his study of “spontaneous remission,” Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona suggested that these unexplained anomalous healings were often accompanied by what he called a “change of story.” Given the dire “shituation” we as a civilization, a species and a world find ourselves in, maybe we need a collective change of story, a “spontaneous remissioning” so to speak.

So … where might we go to find such a story?

Hint: All you need is love.

Our guest this week, “music mythologist” Steve Wagner offers an interesting and compelling thesis: That during the latter half of the 20th century, mythology “came alive” as the ancient archetypes cited by Joseph Campbell emerged through the Beatles, and other rock icons like the Stones, Elvis, Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Jim Morrison, the Who, and Brian Wilson.

Unlike ancient and traditional mythologies, based on story and faith, here were real flesh-and-blood contemporaries who brought these archetypes to life, and gave us purpose and meaning. Consider that Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign song was Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow.” (I suppose if the current administration had to pick a Fleetwood Mac theme, it would have to be “Tell Me Lies”, right?)

Mythology – from Greek to Nordic to Celtic to Indigenous – has always provided a stage for darkness and light to dance together. Can the modern mythos of rock culture help us shine a light on the current darkness?

Join us and find out!

Steve Wagner is a veteran San Francisco media personality, and member of the San Francisco Film Critic’s Circle. He was co-host, writer, and executive producer of the Bay Area television programs Reel Life and Filmtrip, reviewing over 1,000 films and interviewing over 300 actors, directors, writers, and musicians. In the 1980s, he was singer and guitarist of the Backsliders, a touring rock band that performed over eight hundred shows and opened for numerous national acts. For a decade, Steve Wagner was a director of the San Francisco Art Exchange, a gallery specializing in rock & roll photography and original album cover art. He brokered sales of many of the world’s most famous album cover original artworks, including Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.

Steve Wagner has ghostwritten or collaborated on several published books, contributed articles on music, film, and popular culture to numerous publications, and presented lectures and workshops on music, art, and mythology in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, and Boston. His book All You Need is Myth: The Beatles and Gods of Rock (Waterside, 2019), a study of the classic rock era through the lens of classical mythology, is the product of ten years of research and composition.

If you’re curious how the Beatles and other “Gods of Rock” brought ancient mythology to life – and how this living mythology can inform our purpose in challenging times, please tune in this Tuesday, February 11th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about All You Need Is Myth, please go here: http://allyouneedismyth.com/

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#SteveWagner #MusicMythology #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki]]>omtimes.podbean.com/000c4b2f-5886-5bbe-8a45-5ed7e28054eaWed, 12 Feb 2020 01:58:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesSteve Wagner – All You Need Is Myth – Can the “Soundtrack of Our Time” Help Us Heal the Shadow and See the Light? Aired Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Music Mythologist Steve Wagner, author of “All You Need Is...
Aired Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Music Mythologist Steve Wagner, author of “All You Need Is Myth: The Beatles and the Gods of Rock”

“Of course love is more powerful than fear. Otherwise we’d be singing ‘All You Need is Fear.” — Swami Beyondananda

In his study of “spontaneous remission,” Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona suggested that these unexplained anomalous healings were often accompanied by what he called a “change of story.” Given the dire “shituation” we as a civilization, a species and a world find ourselves in, maybe we need a collective change of story, a “spontaneous remissioning” so to speak.

So … where might we go to find such a story?

Hint: All you need is love.

Our guest this week, “music mythologist” Steve Wagner offers an interesting and compelling thesis: That during the latter half of the 20th century, mythology “came alive” as the ancient archetypes cited by Joseph Campbell emerged through the Beatles, and other rock icons like the Stones, Elvis, Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Jim Morrison, the Who, and Brian Wilson.

Unlike ancient and traditional mythologies, based on story and faith, here were real flesh-and-blood contemporaries who brought these archetypes to life, and gave us purpose and meaning. Consider that Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign song was Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow.” (I suppose if the current administration had to pick a Fleetwood Mac theme, it would have to be “Tell Me Lies”, right?)

Mythology – from Greek to Nordic to Celtic to Indigenous – has always provided a stage for darkness and light to dance together. Can the modern mythos of rock culture help us shine a light on the current darkness?

Join us and find out!

Steve Wagner is a veteran San Francisco media personality, and member of the San Francisco Film Critic’s Circle. He was co-host, writer, and executive producer of the Bay Area television programs Reel Life and Filmtrip, reviewing over 1,000 films and interviewing over 300 actors, directors, writers, and musicians. In the 1980s, he was singer and guitarist of the Backsliders, a touring rock band that performed over eight hundred shows and opened for numerous national acts. For a decade, Steve Wagner was a director of the San Francisco Art Exchange, a gallery specializing in rock & roll photography and original album cover art. He brokered sales of many of the world’s most famous album cover original artworks, including Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.

Steve Wagner has ghostwritten or collaborated on several published books, contributed articles on music, film, and popular culture to numerous publications, and presented lectures and workshops on music, art, and mythology in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, and Boston. His book All You Need is Myth: The Beatles and Gods of Rock (Waterside, 2019), a study of the classic rock era through the lens of classical mythology, is the product of ten years of research and composition.

If you’re curious how the Beatles and other “Gods of Rock” brought ancient mythology to life – and how this living mythology can inform our purpose in challenging times, please tune in this Tuesday, February 11th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about All You Need Is Myth, please go here: http://allyouneedismyth.com/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and...]]>3403consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-margolies-visioning-a-better-america--22428444
Aired Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Consultant and Conference Convener Richard Margolies

“If you don’t like the current programming, turn off your TV and tell-a-vision instead.” — Swami Beyondananda

In these most contentious times, what if there were a way for “we the people” to gather above and beyond the battlefield conversation and focus on the common purpose we share?

The Bible says where there is no vision, the people perish. And at this moment, our democratic republic looks awfully perishable. Fortunately, a paradigm-breaking conference happening in Washington, D.C. this April looks to – in the Swami’s words – “bring left and right front and center to face the music and dance together.”

As the conference website says, only citizens can change society:

“The purpose of the conference is to create a conversation about what we as a people and as a nation can become.”

Another quote:

“Politicians offer policies that are like medication to cure fears of the future, but these policies only address symptoms. The cure requires a vision of an America based on the values of the Declaration and the Constitution designed for the new reality that is radically different from anything imagined by Jefferson or Hamilton.”

Bringing together solutionaries and evolutionaries to “tell a vision” and ground that vision in reality, this conference reflects the “evolution of revolution” from something led by a charismatic leader to something that emerges from the grassroots up and brings forth the uncommon wisdom of common people.

Our guest this week is Richard Margolies, conference convener, who has spent more than a half-century as psychologist, political activist, researcher and consultant.

Richard Margolies, PhD is a clinical psychologist and leadership consultant. He has worked on numerous research and consulting projects in the US and Europe with Michael Maccoby and other associates over 45 years. Richard consulted to the senior military and civilian leadership of the US Army Corps of Engineers for 15 years. He wrote the Corps’ Learning Organization Doctrine, based on the thinking of the Maccoby Group and Gen. David Petraeus’ Counterinsurgency Doctrine. He designed and taught the Corps’ Leadership Course in Districts of the Corps around the US. He has consulted with public, private, and international organizations in the US, Sweden, and Ireland. He worked with Michael Maccoby and associates on the Robert Wood Johnson-funded research on leadership in exemplary healthcare systems. This research was the basis of the Jossey-Bass 2013 book, Transforming Healthcare Leadership, authored by Michael Maccoby, Cliff and Jane Norman, and Richard. He is on the Board of the Lincoln Group of DC, and leads its Lincoln Study Group.

If you want to find out how Americans can discover common purpose and then use that purpose to enact policies for the betterment of all, please tune in this Tuesday, February 4th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Visioning A Better America, please go here: https://www.visioningabetteramerica.com/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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#RichardMargolies #TransformingHealthcareLeadership #BetterAmerica #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki #Lifestyle]]>omtimes.podbean.com/04a5b267-4ef6-5dcb-9ebf-96fdb6727183Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:52:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesVisioning A Better America – A Citizens Conference Held in the Halls of Congress April 6th-10th, 2020 Aired Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Consultant and Conference Convener Richard Margolies “If you don’t...
Aired Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Consultant and Conference Convener Richard Margolies

“If you don’t like the current programming, turn off your TV and tell-a-vision instead.” — Swami Beyondananda

In these most contentious times, what if there were a way for “we the people” to gather above and beyond the battlefield conversation and focus on the common purpose we share?

The Bible says where there is no vision, the people perish. And at this moment, our democratic republic looks awfully perishable. Fortunately, a paradigm-breaking conference happening in Washington, D.C. this April looks to – in the Swami’s words – “bring left and right front and center to face the music and dance together.”

As the conference website says, only citizens can change society:

“The purpose of the conference is to create a conversation about what we as a people and as a nation can become.”

Another quote:

“Politicians offer policies that are like medication to cure fears of the future, but these policies only address symptoms. The cure requires a vision of an America based on the values of the Declaration and the Constitution designed for the new reality that is radically different from anything imagined by Jefferson or Hamilton.”

Bringing together solutionaries and evolutionaries to “tell a vision” and ground that vision in reality, this conference reflects the “evolution of revolution” from something led by a charismatic leader to something that emerges from the grassroots up and brings forth the uncommon wisdom of common people.

Our guest this week is Richard Margolies, conference convener, who has spent more than a half-century as psychologist, political activist, researcher and consultant.

Richard Margolies, PhD is a clinical psychologist and leadership consultant. He has worked on numerous research and consulting projects in the US and Europe with Michael Maccoby and other associates over 45 years. Richard consulted to the senior military and civilian leadership of the US Army Corps of Engineers for 15 years. He wrote the Corps’ Learning Organization Doctrine, based on the thinking of the Maccoby Group and Gen. David Petraeus’ Counterinsurgency Doctrine. He designed and taught the Corps’ Leadership Course in Districts of the Corps around the US. He has consulted with public, private, and international organizations in the US, Sweden, and Ireland. He worked with Michael Maccoby and associates on the Robert Wood Johnson-funded research on leadership in exemplary healthcare systems. This research was the basis of the Jossey-Bass 2013 book, Transforming Healthcare Leadership, authored by Michael Maccoby, Cliff and Jane Norman, and Richard. He is on the Board of the Lincoln Group of DC, and leads its Lincoln Study Group.

If you want to find out how Americans can discover common purpose and then use that purpose to enact policies for the betterment of all, please tune in this Tuesday, February 4th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Visioning A Better America, please go here: https://www.visioningabetteramerica.com/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your...]]>3398consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-strock-awareness-that-heals--22181959
Aired Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Psychologist and Educator Robert Strock, Author of “Awareness That Heals”

“We all have the wherewithal for change. Having the aware-with-all is the all-important first step.” — Swami Beyondananda

One of my favorite cartoons of all time is a two-panel piece that I first saw in a psychotherapist’s waiting room. In the first panel, a boy being swept under in a raging river calls out to his dog, “Lassie, get help!”

In the second panel we see Lassie on a psychiatrist’s couch.

We are living in the “self-help” generation, and yet so much of this self-help comes from outside ourselves. Well, what if we actually DID develop the inner resources to be truly helpful to ourselves? What if we able to find and cultivate an inner voice that is wise and loving, gentle yet firm, that speaks softly yet with authority? And what if this voice can provide comfort and wisdom, not just for our internal crises, but in dealing with the external ones as well?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week Robert Strock, a psychotherapist in practice for half a century, developed what he calls “awareness that heals” while dealing with a dire personal crisis. 25 years ago, a hereditary condition required him undergo a kidney transplant. The medications he had to take to prevent the new organ from being rejected by his system created a chemical and emotional imbalance that left him alienated from his own emotions and own self. “It was as though I had a ‘heart-ectomy’. I felt as if my heart had been taken away.”

In response to his crisis, he was able to find an inner guide that allowed him to accept his feelings and hear the messages clearly from the intuitive intelligence of his own heart. (Or as Chris Padgett put it in his book of the same name, “I’m not okay, you’re not okay … but it’s okay!”) By cultivating what he terms “the friendly mind”, Robert Strock saw his way through his own crisis, and found similar heartening results with his therapy clients.

Robert Strock, L.M.F.T. has been in private practice for nearly 50 years, and is the originator of “Humanistic Spirituality”, a way to access “invisible” resources without the burden of religious dogma. He has co-f0unded the Global Bridge Foundation whose purpose is to “contribute to the creation of a more compassionate, just, and peaceful world that honors the dignity of all beings.” He is also the originator or “Psycho-Economics” (not to be confused with the “psycho economics” that seems to have been in charge of our system for the past two generations) and more recently “Psycho-Politics”, both of which help us use our inner resources to face and transform global challenges.



If you’re ready to discover and cultivate an inner resource you probably didn’t know you had, please tune in this Tuesday, January 28th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Robert Strock and Awareness That Heals, please go here. https://www.awarenessthatheals.org/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!

Visit the Wiki Politiki show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/

#RobertStrock #AwarenessThatHeals #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki #Lifestyle]]>omtimes.podbean.com/78ac13ad-d2af-5b52-9214-105b32269515Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:13:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesRobert Strock – Awareness That Heals – Cultivating the Internal Resources For External Challenges Aired Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Psychologist and Educator Robert Strock, Author of “Awareness That Heals”...
Aired Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Psychologist and Educator Robert Strock, Author of “Awareness That Heals”

“We all have the wherewithal for change. Having the aware-with-all is the all-important first step.” — Swami Beyondananda

One of my favorite cartoons of all time is a two-panel piece that I first saw in a psychotherapist’s waiting room. In the first panel, a boy being swept under in a raging river calls out to his dog, “Lassie, get help!”

In the second panel we see Lassie on a psychiatrist’s couch.

We are living in the “self-help” generation, and yet so much of this self-help comes from outside ourselves. Well, what if we actually DID develop the inner resources to be truly helpful to ourselves? What if we able to find and cultivate an inner voice that is wise and loving, gentle yet firm, that speaks softly yet with authority? And what if this voice can provide comfort and wisdom, not just for our internal crises, but in dealing with the external ones as well?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week Robert Strock, a psychotherapist in practice for half a century, developed what he calls “awareness that heals” while dealing with a dire personal crisis. 25 years ago, a hereditary condition required him undergo a kidney transplant. The medications he had to take to prevent the new organ from being rejected by his system created a chemical and emotional imbalance that left him alienated from his own emotions and own self. “It was as though I had a ‘heart-ectomy’. I felt as if my heart had been taken away.”

In response to his crisis, he was able to find an inner guide that allowed him to accept his feelings and hear the messages clearly from the intuitive intelligence of his own heart. (Or as Chris Padgett put it in his book of the same name, “I’m not okay, you’re not okay … but it’s okay!”) By cultivating what he terms “the friendly mind”, Robert Strock saw his way through his own crisis, and found similar heartening results with his therapy clients.

Robert Strock, L.M.F.T. has been in private practice for nearly 50 years, and is the originator of “Humanistic Spirituality”, a way to access “invisible” resources without the burden of religious dogma. He has co-f0unded the Global Bridge Foundation whose purpose is to “contribute to the creation of a more compassionate, just, and peaceful world that honors the dignity of all beings.” He is also the originator or “Psycho-Economics” (not to be confused with the “psycho economics” that seems to have been in charge of our system for the past two generations) and more recently “Psycho-Politics”, both of which help us use our inner resources to face and transform global challenges.



If you’re ready to discover and cultivate an inner resource you probably didn’t know you had, please tune in this Tuesday, January 28th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Robert Strock and Awareness That Heals, please go here. https://www.awarenessthatheals.org/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready...]]>3302consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/norman-solomon-the-oligarchs-among-us--21938128
Aired Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Journalist, Author and Media Critic Norman Solomon

“We have two political parties in this country – the Democratic Party and the un-democratic party.” — Swami Beyondananda

If they saw what the Republican Party has devolved to, Republican icons like Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, and even Barry Goldwater would flip in their crypts. The blatant heartlessness, self-centered short-sightedness, and downright insanity of a political party that has become a toxic cult, would certainly make the Democrats seem like a sane and viable alternative, right?

Well, here’s the elephant – and donkey – in the living room. In a political system where it costs the average Senator $14,000 to finance their re-election campaign, the oligarchs have a well-established foothold in that party too.

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, journalist, activist and author Norman Solomon has been involved with progressive politics for decades, working to move the Democratic Party beyond the “identity issues” that they have used to cobble coalitions, to addressing the “identical issues” we all face – like a clean environment and economic justice.

Norman Solomon is an American journalist, media critic, author and activist. His dozen books include “War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death.” A full-length documentary film, narrated by Sean Penn, was based on “War Made Easy.” The New York Times review called the film “ultimately persuasive” and said: “Many of its arguments have been made before but Mr. Solomon digs deeper and hammers harder.”

Solomon is the founder of the Institute for Public Accuracy, a consortium of policy researchers and analysts. He is IPA’s executive director and the coordinator of its ExposeFacts program.

He is co-founder and national coordinator of the online organization RootsAction.org, which now has 1.5 million active supporters. In 2016, Solomon was elected as a Bernie Sanders delegate to the Democratic National Convention, where he was the coordinator of the independent Bernie Delegates Network. In 2012, running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from California’s 2nd Congressional District, he came within 0.1 percent of getting through the primary. Solomon wrote the nationally syndicated “Media Beat” weekly column from 1992 to 2009. He is a longtime associate of the media watch group FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting).

Solomon has appeared as a guest on many media outlets including the “PBS News Hour,” CNN, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, “Democracy Now,” C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” public radio’s “Marketplace,” and NPR’s “All Things Considered.” His op-ed articles have appeared in a range of newspapers including the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsday, New York Times, Boston Globe, Miami Herald, USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun and The Hill. His articles have also appeared in the International Herald Tribune, Canada’s Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star.

Solomon’s books include “Made Love, Got War,” “Target Iraq,” “Wizards of Media Oz: Behind the Curtain of Mainstream News,” “The Trouble With Dilbert: How Corporate Culture Gets the Last Laugh,” “False Hope: The Politics of Illusion in the Clinton Era,” “The Power of Babble: The Politician’s Dictionary of Buzzwords and Doubletalk for Every Occasion,” and “Killing Our Own: The Disaster of America’s Experience With Atomic Radiation.”

If you’re interested in learning how we can put the “democratic” in Democratic Party, and not just take America back, but take her forward, please tune in this Tuesday, January 21th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Norman Solomon, please go here: https://www.normansolomon.com/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!

Visit the Wiki Politiki show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/

#NormanSolomon #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki #Lifestyle]]>omtimes.podbean.com/c3eaba21-1a33-52aa-9c12-2013bbccb8e3Wed, 22 Jan 2020 01:45:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesNorman Solomon – The Oligarchs Among Us – The Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party Aired Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Journalist, Author and Media Critic Norman Solomon “We have two political parties...
Aired Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Journalist, Author and Media Critic Norman Solomon

“We have two political parties in this country – the Democratic Party and the un-democratic party.” — Swami Beyondananda

If they saw what the Republican Party has devolved to, Republican icons like Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, and even Barry Goldwater would flip in their crypts. The blatant heartlessness, self-centered short-sightedness, and downright insanity of a political party that has become a toxic cult, would certainly make the Democrats seem like a sane and viable alternative, right?

Well, here’s the elephant – and donkey – in the living room. In a political system where it costs the average Senator $14,000 to finance their re-election campaign, the oligarchs have a well-established foothold in that party too.

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, journalist, activist and author Norman Solomon has been involved with progressive politics for decades, working to move the Democratic Party beyond the “identity issues” that they have used to cobble coalitions, to addressing the “identical issues” we all face – like a clean environment and economic justice.

Norman Solomon is an American journalist, media critic, author and activist. His dozen books include “War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death.” A full-length documentary film, narrated by Sean Penn, was based on “War Made Easy.” The New York Times review called the film “ultimately persuasive” and said: “Many of its arguments have been made before but Mr. Solomon digs deeper and hammers harder.”

Solomon is the founder of the Institute for Public Accuracy, a consortium of policy researchers and analysts. He is IPA’s executive director and the coordinator of its ExposeFacts program.

He is co-founder and national coordinator of the online organization RootsAction.org, which now has 1.5 million active supporters. In 2016, Solomon was elected as a Bernie Sanders delegate to the Democratic National Convention, where he was the coordinator of the independent Bernie Delegates Network. In 2012, running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from California’s 2nd Congressional District, he came within 0.1 percent of getting through the primary. Solomon wrote the nationally syndicated “Media Beat” weekly column from 1992 to 2009. He is a longtime associate of the media watch group FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting).

Solomon has appeared as a guest on many media outlets including the “PBS News Hour,” CNN, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, “Democracy Now,” C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” public radio’s “Marketplace,” and NPR’s “All Things Considered.” His op-ed articles have appeared in a range of newspapers including the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsday, New York Times, Boston Globe, Miami Herald, USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun and The Hill. His articles have also appeared in the International Herald Tribune, Canada’s Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star.

Solomon’s books include “Made Love, Got War,” “Target Iraq,” “Wizards of Media Oz: Behind the Curtain of Mainstream News,” “The Trouble With Dilbert: How Corporate Culture Gets the Last Laugh,” “False Hope: The Politics of Illusion in the Clinton Era,” “The Power of Babble: The Politician’s Dictionary of Buzzwords and Doubletalk for Every Occasion,” and “Killing Our Own: The Disaster of America’s Experience With Atomic Radiation.”

If you’re interested in learning how we can put the “democratic” in Democratic Party, and not just take America back, but take her forward, please tune in this Tuesday, January 21th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. 3401consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lenore-goldman-how-to-get-off-the-battlefield--21696323
Aired Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Activist and Campaign Consultant Lenore Goldman

“It’s time to get off the old battlefield and on to a new playing field.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the wake of the 2016 elections, millions of Americans were awakened to what they perceived as a battle for the heart and soul of America. Many became politically active for the first time, joining in the various “resist” movements, and becoming involved in supporting “battleground state” campaigns in the 2018 Midterm elections.

This being a Presidential election year, everyone is focused on the national election and the national issues – but maybe there is a more fertile field to cultivate. Our guest this week, veteran activist and consultant Lenore Goldman, shows us where the REAL change takes place – the grassroots, particularly statehouse elections.

At a time when the power of money overwhelmingly controls the airwaves, the new playing field is “on the ground”, the door-to-door campaigns where real people talk with real people, and where people who have been disenfranchised by and are cynical about the system can be motivated to vote.

Consider how much energy is wasted on social media, throwing slings and barbs at folks on the other side who will never be convinced. What if that energy was used in a focused way to bring new voters to the polls and swing the swing states from the grassroots up? What if instead of arguing with folks who don’t agree with us, we spent that time encouraging voters who do?

Lenore Goldman will tell us why and how to get off that old battlefield, and mobilize the power of people to prevail over the power of money.

Lenore Goldman has consulted on strategy, capacity, sustainability and social impact with diverse organizations, coalitions, campaigns and initiatives for over 20 years. She was Operations Director for the 2018 Michigan ballot initiative that ended gerrymandering. She has worked on battleground state election and voter mobilization strategies with such groups as Indivisible, Sister District, Swing Left, East Bay Activist Alliance and Fems for Dems. From the grassroots to the boardroom, Lenore’s experience across race, class, gender and culture enables her to build leadership at all levels and identify opportunities for greater impact.

If you’re ready to make a REAL difference in creating “political climate change” that will bring about “heartland security”, please tune in this Tuesday, January 14th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Lenore’s work, please go here: https://www.lenoregoldman.com/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!

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#LenoreGoldman #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki #Lifestyle]]>omtimes.podbean.com/3923db9a-a335-5463-88eb-a2d5d702c907Wed, 15 Jan 2020 01:07:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesLenore Goldman – How to Get Off the Battlefield – And WIN the Battleground States Aired Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Activist and Campaign Consultant Lenore Goldman “It’s time to get off the old battlefield...
Aired Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Activist and Campaign Consultant Lenore Goldman

“It’s time to get off the old battlefield and on to a new playing field.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the wake of the 2016 elections, millions of Americans were awakened to what they perceived as a battle for the heart and soul of America. Many became politically active for the first time, joining in the various “resist” movements, and becoming involved in supporting “battleground state” campaigns in the 2018 Midterm elections.

This being a Presidential election year, everyone is focused on the national election and the national issues – but maybe there is a more fertile field to cultivate. Our guest this week, veteran activist and consultant Lenore Goldman, shows us where the REAL change takes place – the grassroots, particularly statehouse elections.

At a time when the power of money overwhelmingly controls the airwaves, the new playing field is “on the ground”, the door-to-door campaigns where real people talk with real people, and where people who have been disenfranchised by and are cynical about the system can be motivated to vote.

Consider how much energy is wasted on social media, throwing slings and barbs at folks on the other side who will never be convinced. What if that energy was used in a focused way to bring new voters to the polls and swing the swing states from the grassroots up? What if instead of arguing with folks who don’t agree with us, we spent that time encouraging voters who do?

Lenore Goldman will tell us why and how to get off that old battlefield, and mobilize the power of people to prevail over the power of money.

Lenore Goldman has consulted on strategy, capacity, sustainability and social impact with diverse organizations, coalitions, campaigns and initiatives for over 20 years. She was Operations Director for the 2018 Michigan ballot initiative that ended gerrymandering. She has worked on battleground state election and voter mobilization strategies with such groups as Indivisible, Sister District, Swing Left, East Bay Activist Alliance and Fems for Dems. From the grassroots to the boardroom, Lenore’s experience across race, class, gender and culture enables her to build leadership at all levels and identify opportunities for greater impact.

If you’re ready to make a REAL difference in creating “political climate change” that will bring about “heartland security”, please tune in this Tuesday, January 14th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Lenore’s work, please go here: https://www.lenoregoldman.com/

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Visit the Wiki Politiki show page 3398consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/judah-freed-making-global-sense--21457668
Aired Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Journalist and Activist Judah Freed, Author of “Making Global Sense”

“Imagine … we the people of the world coming to a commonly-sensed, uncommonly sensible consensus – we would rather live by the Golden Rule than die by the rule of gold.” — Swami Beyondananda

What would happen if a billion people worldwide took a stand in recognition that we humans are indeed cells in a larger super-organism called Humanity, and then began to live their lives as if that were true?

Our Wiki Politiki guest two weeks ago, Stephan Schwartz – a lifelong student of social change movements (How to Change History BEFORE it Happens https://wikipolitiki.com/how-to-change-history-before-it-happens) — asserts that when 10% of any population has agreement around an idea, adoption of that idea becomes inevitable. And while it seems like gathering one billion people under “one big intent” is virtually impossible, it is actually VIRTUALLY more possible than ever before. We now have the technological ability to connect billions of people on the Internet at one time … and now if we cultivate the spiritual, psychological and political coherence, we may be able to achieve something that cellular biologist Bruce Lipton says is necessary for survival at this point – conscious evolution.

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week is Judah Freed, whose forthcoming book, Making Global Sense, reports on a dozen world social trends that prove more than a billion people on earth — acting alone and together, spiritually and politically — are forming the “global sense movement,” already gathering momentum for a quantum shift in human consciousness that transforms all life on our planet. He also is updating his prior book, Global Sense, inspired by Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, which revives the ideas and ideals of the 18th century Enlightenment to champion 21st century enlightenment. His earlier editions of Global Sense won the 2005 Colorado CIPA award for the Best Personal Growth Book along with 2007 and 2012 Nautilus Awards for the Best Social Change Book.

An award-winning author and international journalist, speaker, and activist, Judah pioneered trade press coverage of new media, digital television and the Internet. His groundbreaking essays on network democracy and the social effect of interactivity itself drew invitations to speak on four continents. He currently works as Director of Publishing for RIP Medical Debt, the New York-based charity that’s abolished $1 billion in unpayable medical bills. Judah is a member of the Authors Guild, American Association of Journalists and Authors (First Amendment committee), Society of Professional Journalists, National Society of Newspaper Columnists, Independent Book Publishers Association, and the Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR), the trade association for the Mind Body Spirit industry.

At a time when “news” (not really “news”, more like “olds”) is all about division, and groups of humans “at odds” bent on “getting even”, Judah points to unmistakable and heartening “signs of the upwising.”

If you’re ready to be encouraged and inspired, please tune in this Tuesday, January 7 at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Judah Freed and Making Global Sense, please go here. https://hokuhouse.com/making-global-sense/



And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”



If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/a1208125-3d5b-56b3-8acc-82567b4d07caWed, 08 Jan 2020 01:06:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesJudah Freed – Making Global Sense – A New “Common Sense” For the People of the World Aired Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Journalist and Activist Judah Freed, Author of “Making Global Sense” “Imagine … we the...
Aired Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Journalist and Activist Judah Freed, Author of “Making Global Sense”

“Imagine … we the people of the world coming to a commonly-sensed, uncommonly sensible consensus – we would rather live by the Golden Rule than die by the rule of gold.” — Swami Beyondananda

What would happen if a billion people worldwide took a stand in recognition that we humans are indeed cells in a larger super-organism called Humanity, and then began to live their lives as if that were true?

Our Wiki Politiki guest two weeks ago, Stephan Schwartz – a lifelong student of social change movements (How to Change History BEFORE it Happens https://wikipolitiki.com/how-to-change-history-before-it-happens) — asserts that when 10% of any population has agreement around an idea, adoption of that idea becomes inevitable. And while it seems like gathering one billion people under “one big intent” is virtually impossible, it is actually VIRTUALLY more possible than ever before. We now have the technological ability to connect billions of people on the Internet at one time … and now if we cultivate the spiritual, psychological and political coherence, we may be able to achieve something that cellular biologist Bruce Lipton says is necessary for survival at this point – conscious evolution.

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week is Judah Freed, whose forthcoming book, Making Global Sense, reports on a dozen world social trends that prove more than a billion people on earth — acting alone and together, spiritually and politically — are forming the “global sense movement,” already gathering momentum for a quantum shift in human consciousness that transforms all life on our planet. He also is updating his prior book, Global Sense, inspired by Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, which revives the ideas and ideals of the 18th century Enlightenment to champion 21st century enlightenment. His earlier editions of Global Sense won the 2005 Colorado CIPA award for the Best Personal Growth Book along with 2007 and 2012 Nautilus Awards for the Best Social Change Book.

An award-winning author and international journalist, speaker, and activist, Judah pioneered trade press coverage of new media, digital television and the Internet. His groundbreaking essays on network democracy and the social effect of interactivity itself drew invitations to speak on four continents. He currently works as Director of Publishing for RIP Medical Debt, the New York-based charity that’s abolished $1 billion in unpayable medical bills. Judah is a member of the Authors Guild, American Association of Journalists and Authors (First Amendment committee), Society of Professional Journalists, National Society of Newspaper Columnists, Independent Book Publishers Association, and the Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR), the trade association for the Mind Body Spirit industry.

At a time when “news” (not really “news”, more like “olds”) is all about division, and groups of humans “at odds” bent on “getting even”, Judah points to unmistakable and heartening “signs of the upwising.”

If you’re ready to be encouraged and inspired, please tune in this Tuesday, January 7 at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Judah Freed and Making Global Sense, please go here. https://hokuhouse.com/making-global-sense/



And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to...]]>3399consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marianne-williamson-s-2020-vision--21238164
Aired Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with Author, Teacher and Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson

“If we want to heal the cancer on the body politic, we must first address the heart disease.” — Swami Beyondananda

Four years ago, rank and file Republican voters had the courage to follow their convictions and choose an outside-the-box, non-politician candidate who they felt best represented their world view. Establishment candidates like Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, and even Ted Cruz fell by the wayside, and the Republican establishment had to fall in line behind the people’s choice, Donald Trump.

As MIT professor Otto Scharmer (http://mitsloanexperts.mit.edu/on-the-making-of-trump-the-blind-spot-that-created-him-otto-scharmer/) pointed out after the election, American voters had three choices in 2016: Move forward together, stay with the status quo, or move backward. Bernie represented moving forward together, but there is plenty of evidence that he was cheated out of the nomination (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/11/democrat-primary-elections-need-reform) by the Hillary forces. Hillary, according to Scharmer, represented the status quo.

And we all know what happened. The status quo was rejected, and America took a giant step backward.

Now, here we are again, and the powers-that-be in the Democratic (sic) Party have been using their influence to marginalize and discredit the one truly “radical” candidate in the campaign, Marianne Williamson. Now by radical, I don’t mean Bernie Sanders radical or even AOC radical – I mean radical in its original meaning, getting to the root cause. Unlike any other candidate, with the possible exception of Tulsi Gabbard, Marianne’s platform – go here (https://www.marianne2020.com/) to see it for yourself – is the only one that gets to the ROOT of the “shituation”, the absence of a sane and sacred center. Consequently, the unchecked and unbalanced power of money has ruled, leaving we the people at the non-mercy of a heartless system.

And while I have always liked and admired Marianne, it wasn’t until I saw her in the second Presidential debate last summer that I appreciated the power of her voice being heard. She received genuine and heartfelt applause when she broke through fog of political clichés and challenged the Democratic Party not just to provide universal health care but to get to the root of what has been making us sick – industries putting toxins in the air, water and food, depleted soil, and a toxic economic environment where 40% of us live from paycheck to paycheck, all too often without the paycheck.

I originally envisioned this interview with Marianne as a way for her to present her platform as a vision for the coming decade that should inform the Democratic platform regardless of the candidate. Instead, she issued a challenge: If Republican voters had the courage and political will to support someone who spoke to their true agenda, how about progressives? Will progressives take up the challenge to move ahead – or fall back into some “safe” candidate who might or might not be able to defeat Donald Trump? And if by some stroke of grace, that “cancer” is excised, how about the underlying heart disease?

Half a century ago, John Lennon offered a similar challenge (https://youtu.be/CbKsgaXQy2k)

“War is over … if you want it.” Now the evolution is here … if we want it. Will we settle for a lesser evil … or stand for a greater good? If we have the courage and will and yes, faith to stand together we may never need to march again.

If you’ve written off Marianne Williamson as “unelectable” or if you are still undecided, go read her platform and see the depth of her ideas. More importantly, understand she will stand behind those ideas. Remember, Donald Trump was also “unelectable” … and if a miracle is indeed needed, who better to bring it about than a Course In Miracles teacher? Decide for yourself. Please tune in this Tuesday, December 31st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/



And if you can’t tune in live, catch the replay this Thursday, January 2nd on our Wiki Politiki home site (https://wikipolitiki.com/)

And speaking of Wiki Politiki …

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/8a6e87b7-32dd-5541-a37f-0aa9657f22bdWed, 01 Jan 2020 01:47:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMarianne Williamson’s 2020 Vision – The Evolution Is Here … If We Want It Aired Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Author, Teacher and Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson “If we want to heal the cancer...
Aired Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with Author, Teacher and Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson

“If we want to heal the cancer on the body politic, we must first address the heart disease.” — Swami Beyondananda

Four years ago, rank and file Republican voters had the courage to follow their convictions and choose an outside-the-box, non-politician candidate who they felt best represented their world view. Establishment candidates like Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, and even Ted Cruz fell by the wayside, and the Republican establishment had to fall in line behind the people’s choice, Donald Trump.

As MIT professor Otto Scharmer (http://mitsloanexperts.mit.edu/on-the-making-of-trump-the-blind-spot-that-created-him-otto-scharmer/) pointed out after the election, American voters had three choices in 2016: Move forward together, stay with the status quo, or move backward. Bernie represented moving forward together, but there is plenty of evidence that he was cheated out of the nomination (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/11/democrat-primary-elections-need-reform) by the Hillary forces. Hillary, according to Scharmer, represented the status quo.

And we all know what happened. The status quo was rejected, and America took a giant step backward.

Now, here we are again, and the powers-that-be in the Democratic (sic) Party have been using their influence to marginalize and discredit the one truly “radical” candidate in the campaign, Marianne Williamson. Now by radical, I don’t mean Bernie Sanders radical or even AOC radical – I mean radical in its original meaning, getting to the root cause. Unlike any other candidate, with the possible exception of Tulsi Gabbard, Marianne’s platform – go here (https://www.marianne2020.com/) to see it for yourself – is the only one that gets to the ROOT of the “shituation”, the absence of a sane and sacred center. Consequently, the unchecked and unbalanced power of money has ruled, leaving we the people at the non-mercy of a heartless system.

And while I have always liked and admired Marianne, it wasn’t until I saw her in the second Presidential debate last summer that I appreciated the power of her voice being heard. She received genuine and heartfelt applause when she broke through fog of political clichés and challenged the Democratic Party not just to provide universal health care but to get to the root of what has been making us sick – industries putting toxins in the air, water and food, depleted soil, and a toxic economic environment where 40% of us live from paycheck to paycheck, all too often without the paycheck.

I originally envisioned this interview with Marianne as a way for her to present her platform as a vision for the coming decade that should inform the Democratic platform regardless of the candidate. Instead, she issued a challenge: If Republican voters had the courage and political will to support someone who spoke to their true agenda, how about progressives? Will progressives take up the challenge to move ahead – or fall back into some “safe” candidate who might or might not be able to defeat Donald Trump? And if by some stroke of grace, that “cancer” is excised, how about the underlying heart disease?

Half a century ago, John Lennon offered a similar challenge (https://youtu.be/CbKsgaXQy2k)

“War is over … if you want it.” Now the evolution is here … if we...]]>3399consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-dowd-post-doom--21047254
Aired Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Michael Dowd, Eco-Theologian and Author of “Thank God For Evolution”

“The most dangerous predator on Earth, “Humanisaurus Wrecks” is on the brink of extinction.” — Swami Beyondananda

Sometimes I think we have created the political polarization and paralysis, the toxic culture wars, the fixations on “the pedophile elite”, and the arguments about how many sexes there are, so that we can distract ourselves from the elephant and donkey in the living room – what scientists are calling the Sixth Great Extinction.

The foreboding symptoms include climate chaos that seems to be spiraling out of control, dying oceans, societal unrest, and species loss. And at the top of the endangered species list, whether we accept it or not, is our own species. And yet we want to imagine that life will go on “as usual.”

Meanwhile, the two sides have retreated to their respective corners and are indulging in the two drugs more popular – and dangerous – than the opioids: Hopium and Deniatol. We have one force strung out on hopium – hoping that technology will save us, and another addicted to Deniatol, denying any problem exists. And many of those who have been addressing the issue for decades have all but given up.

My guest this week on Wiki Politiki, Michael Dowd offers a way through and past the denial and despair with a powerful re-frame he calls Post Doom. Writes Michael:

Doom is the mid-point between denial and regeneration…with or without us.

Post-doom is what opens up when we remember who we are, accept what is inevitable, honor our grief, and invest in what is pro-future and soul-nourishing.

A post-doom heart and mindset means living, loving, and relating honorably with full awareness that…

• There are dimensions of abrupt climate change beyond human control.
• Our ecological predicament encompasses all aspects of life.
• Climate is not our biggest problem; overshoot is (climate chaos is but a symptom).
• Human-centered measures of progress and wellbeing are ecocidal and self-terminating.
• Human-centered technology and the market are false gods, creating hell on Earth.
• The extinction of Homo colossus (rapacious industrial humanity) is both inevitable and necessary.
• The extinction of Homo sapiens this century or next cannot be ruled out.

Rev. Michael Dowd is a bestselling author, eco-theologian, sustainability activist, and TEDx speaker whose book, Thank God for Evolution, was endorsed by 6 Nobel Prize-winning scientists, noted skeptics, and by religious leaders across the spectrum.

Michael and his science writer, evolutionary educator, and eco-centric activist wife, Connie Barlow, have spoken to some 2,700 groups throughout North America since 2002. Their work provides audiences with applications of evolutionary and ecological wisdom that break through the confusions of these rapidly shifting times. Michael’s passion and legacy work is most fully expressed in his recent sermons, his 2019 video discussion course, “Pro-Future Faith: The Prodigal Species Comes Home”, and new podcast: “Post-doom: conversations exploring overshoot grief, grounding, and gratitude”.

If you’re ready to move past despair, denial and false hope, please tune in this Tuesday, December 24th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Rev. Michael Dowd and his sobering yet heartening Post-Doom vision please go here. https://www.postdoom.com/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/856b861e-a262-57b1-950d-567c68d463e3Wed, 25 Dec 2019 01:13:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMichael Dowd – Post-Doom: Confronting Climate Chaos, Beyond Denial and Despair Aired Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Michael Dowd, Eco-Theologian and Author of “Thank God For Evolution” “The most dangerous...
Aired Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Michael Dowd, Eco-Theologian and Author of “Thank God For Evolution”

“The most dangerous predator on Earth, “Humanisaurus Wrecks” is on the brink of extinction.” — Swami Beyondananda

Sometimes I think we have created the political polarization and paralysis, the toxic culture wars, the fixations on “the pedophile elite”, and the arguments about how many sexes there are, so that we can distract ourselves from the elephant and donkey in the living room – what scientists are calling the Sixth Great Extinction.

The foreboding symptoms include climate chaos that seems to be spiraling out of control, dying oceans, societal unrest, and species loss. And at the top of the endangered species list, whether we accept it or not, is our own species. And yet we want to imagine that life will go on “as usual.”

Meanwhile, the two sides have retreated to their respective corners and are indulging in the two drugs more popular – and dangerous – than the opioids: Hopium and Deniatol. We have one force strung out on hopium – hoping that technology will save us, and another addicted to Deniatol, denying any problem exists. And many of those who have been addressing the issue for decades have all but given up.

My guest this week on Wiki Politiki, Michael Dowd offers a way through and past the denial and despair with a powerful re-frame he calls Post Doom. Writes Michael:

Doom is the mid-point between denial and regeneration…with or without us.

Post-doom is what opens up when we remember who we are, accept what is inevitable, honor our grief, and invest in what is pro-future and soul-nourishing.

A post-doom heart and mindset means living, loving, and relating honorably with full awareness that…

• There are dimensions of abrupt climate change beyond human control.
• Our ecological predicament encompasses all aspects of life.
• Climate is not our biggest problem; overshoot is (climate chaos is but a symptom).
• Human-centered measures of progress and wellbeing are ecocidal and self-terminating.
• Human-centered technology and the market are false gods, creating hell on Earth.
• The extinction of Homo colossus (rapacious industrial humanity) is both inevitable and necessary.
• The extinction of Homo sapiens this century or next cannot be ruled out.

Rev. Michael Dowd is a bestselling author, eco-theologian, sustainability activist, and TEDx speaker whose book, Thank God for Evolution, was endorsed by 6 Nobel Prize-winning scientists, noted skeptics, and by religious leaders across the spectrum.

Michael and his science writer, evolutionary educator, and eco-centric activist wife, Connie Barlow, have spoken to some 2,700 groups throughout North America since 2002. Their work provides audiences with applications of evolutionary and ecological wisdom that break through the confusions of these rapidly shifting times. Michael’s passion and legacy work is most fully expressed in his recent sermons, his 2019 video discussion course, “Pro-Future Faith: The Prodigal Species Comes Home”, and new podcast: “Post-doom: conversations exploring overshoot grief, grounding, and gratitude”.

If you’re ready to move past despair, denial and false hope, please tune in this Tuesday, December 24th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Rev. Michael Dowd and his sobering yet heartening Post-Doom vision please go here. https://www.postdoom.com/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after...]]>3388consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerry-ashton-ending-medical-debt--20841881
Aired Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with RIP Medical Debt Co-Founder Jerry Ashton, Co-Author of “End Medical Debt”

“It’s becoming all too common nowadays to thank a surgeon by saying, ‘I shall forever be indebted to you.’” — Swami Beyondananda

As a professional comedian, it’s my job to “pump ironies” so here is an irony supplement to munch on: Americans spent $3.65 trillion on healthcare in 2018, according to a report from Axios. The amount is larger than the GDPs of such countries as Brazil, the U.K., Mexico, Spain, and Canada. And yet, we rank 27th in the world in health. In a study of 11 countries, the U.S. ranked LAST for health outcomes, equity and quality, despite having the highest per capita health earnings. The U.S. also had the highest rate of mortality amenable to healthcare, meaning more Americans die from poor care quality than any other country involved in the study.

And, it gets worse.

Not only does our health care outcome fall far short of health industry income, but the fundamental inequity – and iniquity – of the current system has created another life-threatening metastasis in our body politic: $1 trillion in unpayable medical debt in America. Medical debt causes hardships for individuals, families, communities, and the nation as a whole.

Our guest this week, Jerry Ashton, along with his End Medical Debt co-authors Robert Goff and Craig Antico created a charity, RIP Medical Debt, the charity made famous by John Oliver on HBO for abolishing $15 million in medical debt. Since 2014, RIP has purchased and forgiven more than $750 million on medical debt. The charity recently reached the milestone of abolishing $1 billion in medical debt.

Jerry Ashton has more than 40 years of experience in the credit and collections industry. In 1995, to uplift the way debtors are treated, he formed CFO Advisors in New York. His teams serviced a half billion in receivables for Fortune 500 companies. Inspired by Occupy Wall Street’s debt forgiveness campaign, he joined with Craig Antico to found RIP Medical Debt. Jerry serves as RIP’s Director of Education and Outreach.

In our conversation today, we will look at the inner workings of our “too big to fail, too broken to succeed” health care system. Since the three authors of the book have three divergent political perspectives, we will have a chance to discuss what happens when diverse viewpoints converge and converse on one issue. The authors disagree on the solutions, but they all agree on their one simple act of charity — buying and forgiving medical debt.

If you’re interested in how we arrived at our current “faith-based” health care system (“pray you don’t get sick”) and ways we can create a system that works for each and all, please tune in this Tuesday, December 17rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about End Medical Debt, please go here. https://hokuhouse.com/endmedicaldebt/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?



If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

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Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/jerry-ashton-ending-medical-debt-5a66cefa993129a5ce03772857002e9fWed, 18 Dec 2019 01:04:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesJerry Ashton – Ending Medical Debt – And Creating A Healthy, Caring Health Care System Aired Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with RIP Medical Debt Co-Founder Jerry Ashton, Co-Author of “End Medical Debt” “It’s...
Aired Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST



Interview with RIP Medical Debt Co-Founder Jerry Ashton, Co-Author of “End Medical Debt”

“It’s becoming all too common nowadays to thank a surgeon by saying, ‘I shall forever be indebted to you.’” — Swami Beyondananda

As a professional comedian, it’s my job to “pump ironies” so here is an irony supplement to munch on: Americans spent $3.65 trillion on healthcare in 2018, according to a report from Axios. The amount is larger than the GDPs of such countries as Brazil, the U.K., Mexico, Spain, and Canada. And yet, we rank 27th in the world in health. In a study of 11 countries, the U.S. ranked LAST for health outcomes, equity and quality, despite having the highest per capita health earnings. The U.S. also had the highest rate of mortality amenable to healthcare, meaning more Americans die from poor care quality than any other country involved in the study.

And, it gets worse.

Not only does our health care outcome fall far short of health industry income, but the fundamental inequity – and iniquity – of the current system has created another life-threatening metastasis in our body politic: $1 trillion in unpayable medical debt in America. Medical debt causes hardships for individuals, families, communities, and the nation as a whole.

Our guest this week, Jerry Ashton, along with his End Medical Debt co-authors Robert Goff and Craig Antico created a charity, RIP Medical Debt, the charity made famous by John Oliver on HBO for abolishing $15 million in medical debt. Since 2014, RIP has purchased and forgiven more than $750 million on medical debt. The charity recently reached the milestone of abolishing $1 billion in medical debt.

Jerry Ashton has more than 40 years of experience in the credit and collections industry. In 1995, to uplift the way debtors are treated, he formed CFO Advisors in New York. His teams serviced a half billion in receivables for Fortune 500 companies. Inspired by Occupy Wall Street’s debt forgiveness campaign, he joined with Craig Antico to found RIP Medical Debt. Jerry serves as RIP’s Director of Education and Outreach.

In our conversation today, we will look at the inner workings of our “too big to fail, too broken to succeed” health care system. Since the three authors of the book have three divergent political perspectives, we will have a chance to discuss what happens when diverse viewpoints converge and converse on one issue. The authors disagree on the solutions, but they all agree on their one simple act of charity — buying and forgiving medical debt.

If you’re interested in how we arrived at our current “faith-based” health care system (“pray you don’t get sick”) and ways we can create a system that works for each and all, please tune in this Tuesday, December 17rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about End Medical Debt, please go here. https://hokuhouse.com/endmedicaldebt/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

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Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the...]]>3397consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jacque-fresco-a-world-worth-imagining--20467793
Aired Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Futurist Roxanne Meadows, Co-Founder of the Venus Project with Jacque Fresco

“I was a futurist in a past life.” — Swami Beyondananda

If you remember the Zeitgeist movie from a dozen years ago, then the name “Jacque Fresco” will seem familiar to you. Fresco – who was featured in the documentary — was a visionary futurist and designer dedicated to a “peaceful and sustainable global civilization”. Fresco died in 2017 at the age of 101, and his “work of heart”, the Venus Project lives on, the subject of a new documentary film, A World Worth Imagining: Jacque Fresco The Man With the Plan. https://www.thevenusproject.com/

We are pleased to welcome as our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Jacque Fresco’s partner and co-founder of the Venus Project, Roxanne Meadows. With Fresco, Ms. Meadows has also been featured in radio, television, documentaries, and film festivals. She has been interviewed or featured in Futurism.com, Bloomberg, New York Times, Huffington Post, Houston Chronicle, Miami Herald, Philadelphia Tribune, The Times of India, Herald de Paris, Horizon, BBC Two, Now this Future, GQ Italy and much more.

As a futurist presenting the aims of The Venus Project, Ms. Meadows, along with Mr. Fresco, has presented at conferences and seminars throughout the United States and in 27 countries around the world. Starting in 1985, Ms. Meadows supplied architectural renderings, models and design work to major developers and architects throughout the U.S. As president and founder of Architectural Arts Inc., her clients have included: Disney Development Corp., Trump Towers Tampa, The Lutgert Companies, Westinghouse Communities, and Santiesteban & Associates Architects. Ms. Meadows is well-known for her accomplishments in scale model production work, scientific, technical, medical, and architectural illustrations, as well as architectural design. She taught technical and fine arts and has worked as a professional computer animator. In pursuit of other interests, she is also a licensed private pilot.

As you will learn in this interview, Jacque Fresco was more than a visionary designer – he had a vision for the world where the Golden Rule overrules the rule of gold. Roxanne continues his work, and if you’re curious how the Venus Project can supersede the “martial plan” that currently dominates economics, please tune in this Tuesday, December 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Roxanne, the Venus Project, and the new documentary, please go here. https://www.thevenusproject.com/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

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Aired Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Futurist Roxanne Meadows, Co-Founder of the Venus Project with Jacque Fresco

“I was a futurist in a past life.” — Swami Beyondananda

If you remember the Zeitgeist movie from a dozen years ago, then the name “Jacque Fresco” will seem familiar to you. Fresco – who was featured in the documentary — was a visionary futurist and designer dedicated to a “peaceful and sustainable global civilization”. Fresco died in 2017 at the age of 101, and his “work of heart”, the Venus Project lives on, the subject of a new documentary film, A World Worth Imagining: Jacque Fresco The Man With the Plan. https://www.thevenusproject.com/

We are pleased to welcome as our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Jacque Fresco’s partner and co-founder of the Venus Project, Roxanne Meadows. With Fresco, Ms. Meadows has also been featured in radio, television, documentaries, and film festivals. She has been interviewed or featured in Futurism.com, Bloomberg, New York Times, Huffington Post, Houston Chronicle, Miami Herald, Philadelphia Tribune, The Times of India, Herald de Paris, Horizon, BBC Two, Now this Future, GQ Italy and much more.

As a futurist presenting the aims of The Venus Project, Ms. Meadows, along with Mr. Fresco, has presented at conferences and seminars throughout the United States and in 27 countries around the world. Starting in 1985, Ms. Meadows supplied architectural renderings, models and design work to major developers and architects throughout the U.S. As president and founder of Architectural Arts Inc., her clients have included: Disney Development Corp., Trump Towers Tampa, The Lutgert Companies, Westinghouse Communities, and Santiesteban & Associates Architects. Ms. Meadows is well-known for her accomplishments in scale model production work, scientific, technical, medical, and architectural illustrations, as well as architectural design. She taught technical and fine arts and has worked as a professional computer animator. In pursuit of other interests, she is also a licensed private pilot.

As you will learn in this interview, Jacque Fresco was more than a visionary designer – he had a vision for the world where the Golden Rule overrules the rule of gold. Roxanne continues his work, and if you’re curious how the Venus Project can supersede the “martial plan” that currently dominates economics, please tune in this Tuesday, December 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Roxanne, the Venus Project, and the new documentary, please go here. https://www.thevenusproject.com/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”
3399consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stephan-schwartz-how-to-change-history-before-it-happens--20299417
Aired Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Stephan Schwartz — Futurist, Researcher, and Author of “The 8 Laws of Change: How to Be an Agent of Personal and Social Transformation”

“There’s no need to change the world. There is a better way. I say let’s toilet change the world and we’ll never have to change it again.” — Swami Beyondananda

When sane and reverent people look at our current political, ecological “shituation”, it is understandable if they ask, “Is this the hand of God at work – or just the Middle Finger”?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Stephan A. Schwartz – who has spent a lifetime delving into physical and metaphysical reality – offers a deep perspective on the challenges we face individually, collectively and indeed as a species as we address the key questions for transformation: What’s so? So what? Now what?

Stephan A. Schwartz is an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction, a columnist for the journal Explore, and editor of the daily web publication Schwartzreport.net – where he covers trends that are affecting the future. He is a Distinguished Consulting Faculty of Saybrook University, and a BIAL fellow. His other academic and research appointments include: Senior Samueli Fellow for Brain, Mind and Healing of the Samueli Institute; founder and Research; Director of the Mobius laboratory; Director of Research of the Rhine Research Center; and Senior Fellow of The Philosophical Research Society. (And I can add from meeting him in person, he is a Jolly Good Fellow as well.) He has also worked with the US Navy as Special Assistant for Research and Analysis to the Chief of Naval Operations, and consultant to the Oceanographer of the Navy.

For 40 years he has been studying the nature of consciousness, particularly that aspect independent of space and time. Schwartz is part of the small group that founded modern Remote Viewing research, and is the principal researcher studying the use of Remote Viewing in archaeology.

His current work is exemplified by his daily Schwartz Report. He writes:

When I began Schwartz report my purpose was to produce an entirely fact-based daily publication in favor of the earth, the inter-connectedness and interdependence of all life, democracy, equality for all, liberty and things that are life affirming. Also, to warn my readers about actions, events, and trends which threaten those values. Our country now stands at a crossroads, indeed, the world stands at a crossroads where those values are very much at risk and it is up to each of us who care about wellbeing to do what we can to defend those principles.

Join us for an eye-opening, mind-expanding, heartful conversation that takes us beyond the “deep state” to a deeper state of awareness, and offers a simple and practical pathway for changing the future through our actions now. Along the way we will discuss the surprising secret behind Gandhi’s campaign for Indian independence, a first-hand view of Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, and adventures in the world of remote viewing. (No, that’s not how psychics find their remote when it is buried in the couch pillows.)

Seriously and humorously, this conversation will guide us beyond “baked-in” beliefs toward the “life-affirming integrity” that will help us evolve from children of God to adults of good – and get us through our awkward “addled-essence” phase.

Listen in this Tuesday, November 26th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Stephan Schwartz and the Schwartz Report, please go here: https://www.schwartzreport.net/

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?



If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/stephan-schwartz-how-to-change-history-before-it-happens-e9ec33de61330720335f1d6ca8b0ad4eWed, 27 Nov 2019 01:29:52 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesStephan Schwartz – How To Change History – BEFORE It Happens Aired Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with Stephan Schwartz — Futurist, Researcher, and Author of “The 8 Laws of Change: How to Be an Agent of Personal...
Aired Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with Stephan Schwartz — Futurist, Researcher, and Author of “The 8 Laws of Change: How to Be an Agent of Personal and Social Transformation”

“There’s no need to change the world. There is a better way. I say let’s toilet change the world and we’ll never have to change it again.” — Swami Beyondananda

When sane and reverent people look at our current political, ecological “shituation”, it is understandable if they ask, “Is this the hand of God at work – or just the Middle Finger”?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Stephan A. Schwartz – who has spent a lifetime delving into physical and metaphysical reality – offers a deep perspective on the challenges we face individually, collectively and indeed as a species as we address the key questions for transformation: What’s so? So what? Now what?

Stephan A. Schwartz is an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction, a columnist for the journal Explore, and editor of the daily web publication Schwartzreport.net – where he covers trends that are affecting the future. He is a Distinguished Consulting Faculty of Saybrook University, and a BIAL fellow. His other academic and research appointments include: Senior Samueli Fellow for Brain, Mind and Healing of the Samueli Institute; founder and Research; Director of the Mobius laboratory; Director of Research of the Rhine Research Center; and Senior Fellow of The Philosophical Research Society. (And I can add from meeting him in person, he is a Jolly Good Fellow as well.) He has also worked with the US Navy as Special Assistant for Research and Analysis to the Chief of Naval Operations, and consultant to the Oceanographer of the Navy.

For 40 years he has been studying the nature of consciousness, particularly that aspect independent of space and time. Schwartz is part of the small group that founded modern Remote Viewing research, and is the principal researcher studying the use of Remote Viewing in archaeology.

His current work is exemplified by his daily Schwartz Report. He writes:

When I began Schwartz report my purpose was to produce an entirely fact-based daily publication in favor of the earth, the inter-connectedness and interdependence of all life, democracy, equality for all, liberty and things that are life affirming. Also, to warn my readers about actions, events, and trends which threaten those values. Our country now stands at a crossroads, indeed, the world stands at a crossroads where those values are very much at risk and it is up to each of us who care about wellbeing to do what we can to defend those principles.

Join us for an eye-opening, mind-expanding, heartful conversation that takes us beyond the “deep state” to a deeper state of awareness, and offers a simple and practical pathway for changing the future through our actions now. Along the way we will discuss the surprising secret behind Gandhi’s campaign for Indian independence, a first-hand view of Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, and adventures in the world of remote viewing. (No, that’s not how psychics find their remote when it is buried in the couch pillows.)

Seriously and humorously, this conversation will guide us beyond “baked-in” beliefs toward the “life-affirming integrity” that will help us evolve from children of God to adults of good – and get us through our awkward “addled-essence” phase.

Listen in this Tuesday, November 26th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Stephan Schwartz and the Schwartz Report, please go here: https://www.schwartzreport.net/3398consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rob-kall-signs-of-the-upwising-the-bottom-up-revolution--20131380
Aired Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with journalist, inventor Rob Kall, author of “The Bottom-up Revolution: Mastering the Emerging World of Connectivity”

“The antidote to fake news that separates us to create real news that brings us together.” — Swami Beyondananda

After a two-month tour of the USA taking the pulse of the body politic (good news – we still have one), we are back with Wiki Politiki Radio more committed than ever to an “evolutionary upwising” to put love and wisdom in the driver’s seat as we collectively participate in the greatest reality show of all time – REALITY!

Those of us who recognize the patterns of evolution see that change is not imposed from the top down, but emerges from the bottom up. When we consider the “surprise” movements of the last decade – the Tea Party and Occupy, and even the Trump and Bernie Sanders campaigns, as well as the Yellow Vest movement in France – we see that when individuals coalesce voluntarily and spontaneously, history can be changed.

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Rob Kall, has been studying this phenomenon for years, and his new book, The Bottom-up Revolution; Mastering the Emerging World of Connectivity, offers interviews with innovators from all fields to show convincingly that this is how change DOES take place. More importantly, he offers pathways for cultivating this bottom-up approach and in the process offers a prescription for “overgrowing” our current dysfunctional systems.

Rob Kall is an award-winning journalist, inventor, software architect, connector and visionary. Articles by and about him have been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, ABC, The Huffington Post, Success, Discover and other media. He’s given talks and workshops to Fortune 500 execs and national medical and psychological organizations, and pioneered first-of-their-kind conferences in Positive Psychology, Brain Science, and Story. He hosts some of the world’s smartest, most interesting and powerful people on his Bottom up Radio Show. Rob founded and publishes one of the top Google- ranked progressive news and opinion sites, OpEdNews.com.

If you’re ready to be encouraged by what you are NOT reading in mainstream news, and finding ways to weave your own love, interests and mission into this movement of awakened awareness and functional activity, please join us this Tuesday, November 19th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Rob Kall, OpEd News and “The Bottom Up Revolution”, please go here: https://robkall.com/index.php

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/rob-kall-signs-of-the-upwising-the-bottom-up-revolution-687ed7af67dbb55d834a52558c7afa6aWed, 20 Nov 2019 01:17:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesRob Kall – Signs of the Upwising – The Bottom Up Revolution Aired Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Interview with journalist, inventor Rob Kall, author of “The Bottom-up Revolution: Mastering the Emerging World of...
Aired Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST

Interview with journalist, inventor Rob Kall, author of “The Bottom-up Revolution: Mastering the Emerging World of Connectivity”

“The antidote to fake news that separates us to create real news that brings us together.” — Swami Beyondananda

After a two-month tour of the USA taking the pulse of the body politic (good news – we still have one), we are back with Wiki Politiki Radio more committed than ever to an “evolutionary upwising” to put love and wisdom in the driver’s seat as we collectively participate in the greatest reality show of all time – REALITY!

Those of us who recognize the patterns of evolution see that change is not imposed from the top down, but emerges from the bottom up. When we consider the “surprise” movements of the last decade – the Tea Party and Occupy, and even the Trump and Bernie Sanders campaigns, as well as the Yellow Vest movement in France – we see that when individuals coalesce voluntarily and spontaneously, history can be changed.

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, Rob Kall, has been studying this phenomenon for years, and his new book, The Bottom-up Revolution; Mastering the Emerging World of Connectivity, offers interviews with innovators from all fields to show convincingly that this is how change DOES take place. More importantly, he offers pathways for cultivating this bottom-up approach and in the process offers a prescription for “overgrowing” our current dysfunctional systems.

Rob Kall is an award-winning journalist, inventor, software architect, connector and visionary. Articles by and about him have been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, ABC, The Huffington Post, Success, Discover and other media. He’s given talks and workshops to Fortune 500 execs and national medical and psychological organizations, and pioneered first-of-their-kind conferences in Positive Psychology, Brain Science, and Story. He hosts some of the world’s smartest, most interesting and powerful people on his Bottom up Radio Show. Rob founded and publishes one of the top Google- ranked progressive news and opinion sites, OpEdNews.com.

If you’re ready to be encouraged by what you are NOT reading in mainstream news, and finding ways to weave your own love, interests and mission into this movement of awakened awareness and functional activity, please join us this Tuesday, November 19th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Rob Kall, OpEd News and “The Bottom Up Revolution”, please go here: https://robkall.com/index.php

And now that we ARE back with new shows (and planning a Zoom video element after the first of the year), we invite you to help support Wiki Politiki and our mission to bring about “the great upwising” and functional politics! See below.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of...]]>3398consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/victor-tiffany-bernie-or-bust--18994637
Aired Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with activist Victor Tiffany, author of “Bernie Or Bust: Pioneers of Electoral Revolt”

“On class warfare: The war on poverty is over. The poor people all have surrendered.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the wake of Hillary’s DOA campaign for President in 2016, there were two conflicting “autopsy” reports. Those who supported Bernie maintain that Hillary was such a turn off that many disgusted young voters stayed home, voted for Jill Stein, or even switched teams to vote for Trump. (Yes, I do know some who voted for Bernie in the primaries, Trump in the general election.)

Then there are the Hillary supporters who are enraged at those who failed to rally behind Hillary, laying the atrocities of the Trump regime squarely at the feet of the “Bernie or bust” crowd.

Maybe instead of asking, “Who’s right?” we might want to ask, “What’s wrong?”

Berniecrats maintain that the 2016 election was a forum on the status q uo, and Hillary and neoliberalism represented the status quo that put 40% of Americans one paycheck away from financial disaster, and put the middle class on the endangered species list. These people maintain that Bernie could have and would have won in 2016, because he offered a welcome change. He stood for something, and he actually activated a movement. He represented those of us who were fed up with the corporatocracy and oligarchy.

And now, as we get ready for the 2020 primaries … the Bernie or Bust folks are out in full force. Our guest this week, Victor Tiffany, who calls himself a political revolutionary literally wrote the book on Bernie or bust … in fact the book is called “Bernie Or Bust: Pioneers of Electoral Revolt” and lays out what he calls IRIS (Independent Revolutionary Integrated Strategy) that explains why some key groups of voters would vote for Bernie, but not recycled Hillary, like Biden – or even Elizabeth Warren (who incidentally endorsed Hillary during the 2016 primaries).

Victor has an MA in the Social Sciences from Binghamton University, was active in the nuclear freeze campaign in the 1980s, and after the Citizens United v FEC decision he became active in the movement to amend the Constitution to overturn that and all related decisions. He became senior columnist for the Amendment Gazette, and wrote for the Syracuse (NY) Progressive Examiner. While studying the illegitimate Supreme Court decisions that granted the rights of individuals to associations and established the doctrine that money spent on electioneering is protected by the First Amendment, he became aware of how far from the Framers’ vision the United States has become. He resides in Danby, NY.

While most Democrats I talk to – and even some Republicans –say the most important goal of the 202o election is to remove Trump and Trumpism from office, Victor maintains that electing Bernie is more important than stopping Trump.

Whether you agree or disagree, or whether you’re agnostic on the topic, this will surely be a lively and enlightening conversation this Tuesday, September 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Victor Tiffany and Bernie or Bust, please go here: https://citizensagainstplutocracy.org

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/victor-tiffany-bernie-or-bust-bedf504e25b0285c836a91c8fc5d86d7Wed, 04 Sep 2019 01:55:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesVictor Tiffany – Bernie Or Bust: Will Berniecrats “Bust” the DNC? Aired Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST Interview with activist Victor Tiffany, author of “Bernie Or Bust: Pioneers of Electoral Revolt” “On class warfare: The war...
Aired Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with activist Victor Tiffany, author of “Bernie Or Bust: Pioneers of Electoral Revolt”

“On class warfare: The war on poverty is over. The poor people all have surrendered.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the wake of Hillary’s DOA campaign for President in 2016, there were two conflicting “autopsy” reports. Those who supported Bernie maintain that Hillary was such a turn off that many disgusted young voters stayed home, voted for Jill Stein, or even switched teams to vote for Trump. (Yes, I do know some who voted for Bernie in the primaries, Trump in the general election.)

Then there are the Hillary supporters who are enraged at those who failed to rally behind Hillary, laying the atrocities of the Trump regime squarely at the feet of the “Bernie or bust” crowd.

Maybe instead of asking, “Who’s right?” we might want to ask, “What’s wrong?”

Berniecrats maintain that the 2016 election was a forum on the status q uo, and Hillary and neoliberalism represented the status quo that put 40% of Americans one paycheck away from financial disaster, and put the middle class on the endangered species list. These people maintain that Bernie could have and would have won in 2016, because he offered a welcome change. He stood for something, and he actually activated a movement. He represented those of us who were fed up with the corporatocracy and oligarchy.

And now, as we get ready for the 2020 primaries … the Bernie or Bust folks are out in full force. Our guest this week, Victor Tiffany, who calls himself a political revolutionary literally wrote the book on Bernie or bust … in fact the book is called “Bernie Or Bust: Pioneers of Electoral Revolt” and lays out what he calls IRIS (Independent Revolutionary Integrated Strategy) that explains why some key groups of voters would vote for Bernie, but not recycled Hillary, like Biden – or even Elizabeth Warren (who incidentally endorsed Hillary during the 2016 primaries).

Victor has an MA in the Social Sciences from Binghamton University, was active in the nuclear freeze campaign in the 1980s, and after the Citizens United v FEC decision he became active in the movement to amend the Constitution to overturn that and all related decisions. He became senior columnist for the Amendment Gazette, and wrote for the Syracuse (NY) Progressive Examiner. While studying the illegitimate Supreme Court decisions that granted the rights of individuals to associations and established the doctrine that money spent on electioneering is protected by the First Amendment, he became aware of how far from the Framers’ vision the United States has become. He resides in Danby, NY.

While most Democrats I talk to – and even some Republicans –say the most important goal of the 202o election is to remove Trump and Trumpism from office, Victor maintains that electing Bernie is more important than stopping Trump.

Whether you agree or disagree, or whether you’re agnostic on the topic, this will surely be a lively and enlightening conversation this Tuesday, September 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Victor Tiffany and Bernie or Bust, please go here: https://citizensagainstplutocracy.org

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way”...]]>3294consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/josh-fox-the-truth-has-changed--18935386
Aired Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

A Front-Lines Account of the “War On the Truth”

Interview with Josh Fox, the Oscar-Nominated and Emmy-Winning filmmaker behind GASLAND

“Up against the wall, mother-frackers!” — Swami Beyondananda

If you’ve heard or used the word “fracking” in recent months or years, you have filmmaker Josh Fox to thank. His award-winning film Gasland (2010) exposed the “gaslighting” by the fossil fuel companies in their attempt to sell “fracking” — defined as “the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks, boreholes, etc. so as to force open existing fissures and extract oil or gas.”

Fox’s claims that fracking polluted ground water and caused earthquakes made him the target of a $100 million smear campaign on the part of the gas industry. Writes Josh, “This campaign of misinformation and slander was run by people we have heard quite a bit about in recent times: Steve Bannon, Andrew Breitbart, James O’Keefe and others.”

And what Steve Bannon and company did to Josh from 2010-2015, he did to the whole American electorate in 2016. Josh Fox was the beta test for the types of propaganda and smear the gang that created Cambridge Analytica is now known for worldwide. And Josh is telling his story in an uncompromising way like never before through a new film “The Truth Has Changed.”

Unlike most documentaries, “The Truth Has Changed” is the film version of a live performance by Josh relating how his personal story intertwines with America since 9/11. And, he and his team have created a crowd-funding campaign to support grassroots screenings and rallies to educate the public not just about fracking, but about the lengths the fossil fuel industry and their “fiends in high places” will go to destroy both the free press and democracy.

Josh Fox is best known as the Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning writer/director of GASLAND, Parts I and II. Earlier this year he was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a great honor for any filmmaker. He is internationally recognized as a spokesperson and leader on the issue of fracking and extreme energy development. His film How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016, won the Environmental Advocacy Award at the Washington DC Environmental Film Festival, and was released on HBO. As the Founder and Artistic Director of International WOW Company, Fox has established himself as a significant force in New York theatre. His work for the stage includes Surrender, an interactive war epic that was nominated for a 2009 Drama Desk Award and AUTO DA FE. The performance premiered in New York and toured to Japan in 2011.

Please join us for a first hand account of the “real story behind fake news” and help Josh spread the word and fund his campaign! Tune in this Tuesday, August 27th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Josh Fox and join his crowd-funding campaign for The Truth Has Changed, please go here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshfoxtthc/rally-the-truth-help-us-fund-the-truth-has-changed-tour

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/josh-fox-the-truth-has-changed-317bae272a5d2d3cfe906ee2635813e2Wed, 28 Aug 2019 01:45:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesJosh Fox – The Truth Has Changed Aired Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST A Front-Lines Account of the “War On the Truth” Interview with Josh Fox, the Oscar-Nominated and Emmy-Winning filmmaker behind GASLAND “Up against the wall,...
Aired Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

A Front-Lines Account of the “War On the Truth”

Interview with Josh Fox, the Oscar-Nominated and Emmy-Winning filmmaker behind GASLAND

“Up against the wall, mother-frackers!” — Swami Beyondananda

If you’ve heard or used the word “fracking” in recent months or years, you have filmmaker Josh Fox to thank. His award-winning film Gasland (2010) exposed the “gaslighting” by the fossil fuel companies in their attempt to sell “fracking” — defined as “the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks, boreholes, etc. so as to force open existing fissures and extract oil or gas.”

Fox’s claims that fracking polluted ground water and caused earthquakes made him the target of a $100 million smear campaign on the part of the gas industry. Writes Josh, “This campaign of misinformation and slander was run by people we have heard quite a bit about in recent times: Steve Bannon, Andrew Breitbart, James O’Keefe and others.”

And what Steve Bannon and company did to Josh from 2010-2015, he did to the whole American electorate in 2016. Josh Fox was the beta test for the types of propaganda and smear the gang that created Cambridge Analytica is now known for worldwide. And Josh is telling his story in an uncompromising way like never before through a new film “The Truth Has Changed.”

Unlike most documentaries, “The Truth Has Changed” is the film version of a live performance by Josh relating how his personal story intertwines with America since 9/11. And, he and his team have created a crowd-funding campaign to support grassroots screenings and rallies to educate the public not just about fracking, but about the lengths the fossil fuel industry and their “fiends in high places” will go to destroy both the free press and democracy.

Josh Fox is best known as the Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning writer/director of GASLAND, Parts I and II. Earlier this year he was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a great honor for any filmmaker. He is internationally recognized as a spokesperson and leader on the issue of fracking and extreme energy development. His film How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016, won the Environmental Advocacy Award at the Washington DC Environmental Film Festival, and was released on HBO. As the Founder and Artistic Director of International WOW Company, Fox has established himself as a significant force in New York theatre. His work for the stage includes Surrender, an interactive war epic that was nominated for a 2009 Drama Desk Award and AUTO DA FE. The performance premiered in New York and toured to Japan in 2011.

Please join us for a first hand account of the “real story behind fake news” and help Josh spread the word and fund his campaign! Tune in this Tuesday, August 27th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Josh Fox and join his crowd-funding campaign for The Truth Has Changed, please go here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshfoxtthc/rally-the-truth-help-us-fund-the-truth-has-changed-tour

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for …...]]>3397consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-levesque-5g-towering-health-crisis-or-nothing-burger--18870522
Time to “Clear the Air”

Aired Tuesday, 20 August 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Health Activist and EMF Expert Michael LeVesque

“Some people say fasting is good for our health, but I say everything is already too fast. So I recommend slowing instead.” — Swami Beyondananda

Ready or not, 5G is here.

5G stands for “fifth generation cellular technology” which promises to deliver data rates that are 10 to 100 times faster than current 4G. Not only does this mean much faster download rates, but 5G will also enable new technologies like self-driving cars and augmented reality. Mobile devices will be able to send and receive information in less than one-thousandth of a second, appearing instantaneous to the user.

Wow. Faster internet, faster downloads on our smart phones … Fast, fast, fast.

Well … not so fast, say some concerned citizens and scientists. As with cell phones, the radiation from this 5G technology is being linked to higher cancer rates. The cell phone providers and mainstream media insist all is safe, and there is no problem. Are they correct? Or is this just another issue where those with much to gain are railroading an untested technology?

Our guest this week Michael LeVesque, is a long-time health advocate, who opened his first health food store in Cortez, Colorado nearly fifty years ago. In 1982, he opened Vitamin Express, running five stores for 36 years. He is the author of the best-selling “BIG Vitamin Dictionary,” and has spent the past several years studying wireless technology and the “human voltage system”. Michael is a self-taught expert on EMF (electromagnetic field) radiation and their impact on the human body, and is the owner of Ray Guard Protect, a device to protect against EMF exposure.

So … is the cause for concern regarding 5G for real? Or is it just a bunch of conspiracy theorist, anti-science alarmists raining on the parade? Or something somewhere in between?

If you’ve been hearing about 5G, and want to “clear the air” please tune in this Tuesday, August 20th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Michael LeVesque and Ray Guard, please go here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rayguard-health-future-michael-levesque/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/michael-levesque-5g-towering-health-crisis-or-nothing-burger-8db4d3fc2314248a1d80a24f512dce94Wed, 21 Aug 2019 01:17:17 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesMichael LeVesque – 5G – Towering Health Crisis Or Nothing Burger? Time to “Clear the Air” Aired Tuesday, 20 August 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST Interview with Health Activist and EMF Expert Michael LeVesque “Some people say fasting is good for...
Time to “Clear the Air”

Aired Tuesday, 20 August 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Health Activist and EMF Expert Michael LeVesque

“Some people say fasting is good for our health, but I say everything is already too fast. So I recommend slowing instead.” — Swami Beyondananda

Ready or not, 5G is here.

5G stands for “fifth generation cellular technology” which promises to deliver data rates that are 10 to 100 times faster than current 4G. Not only does this mean much faster download rates, but 5G will also enable new technologies like self-driving cars and augmented reality. Mobile devices will be able to send and receive information in less than one-thousandth of a second, appearing instantaneous to the user.

Wow. Faster internet, faster downloads on our smart phones … Fast, fast, fast.

Well … not so fast, say some concerned citizens and scientists. As with cell phones, the radiation from this 5G technology is being linked to higher cancer rates. The cell phone providers and mainstream media insist all is safe, and there is no problem. Are they correct? Or is this just another issue where those with much to gain are railroading an untested technology?

Our guest this week Michael LeVesque, is a long-time health advocate, who opened his first health food store in Cortez, Colorado nearly fifty years ago. In 1982, he opened Vitamin Express, running five stores for 36 years. He is the author of the best-selling “BIG Vitamin Dictionary,” and has spent the past several years studying wireless technology and the “human voltage system”. Michael is a self-taught expert on EMF (electromagnetic field) radiation and their impact on the human body, and is the owner of Ray Guard Protect, a device to protect against EMF exposure.

So … is the cause for concern regarding 5G for real? Or is it just a bunch of conspiracy theorist, anti-science alarmists raining on the parade? Or something somewhere in between?

If you’ve been hearing about 5G, and want to “clear the air” please tune in this Tuesday, August 20th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Michael LeVesque and Ray Guard, please go here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rayguard-health-future-michael-levesque/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>3396consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/karen-and-henry-kimsey-house-co-active-leadership--18748226
Aired Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Karen and Henry Kimsey-House, Co-Founders of Co-Active Leadership and Co-Active Coaching

“It’s time for we the people to follow our hearts and lead our leaders.” — Swami Beyondananda

For most of us when we think of “leadership” – unless we identify as a “leader” – generally think of somebody else out there. And now at a time when dissatisfaction with our “leaders” is at an all-time high, we might consider that leadership must now evolve to activating many different varieties of leadership talents.

Our guests on Wiki Politiki this week, Karen and Henry Kimsey-House, have spent the past three decades coaching and teaching leadership that “harnesses the possibility of many rather than relying on the power of one.”

They write:

“Top-down, one-dimensional leadership models are hopelessly outmoded in today’s rapidly changing world, and they waste the leadership ability that is present throughout an organization. This revolutionary five-dimensional approach recognizes that leadership has to be fluid and flexible and that the roles leaders and followers play must shift to suit the situation. Co-Active Leadership invites all of us to share our expertise and allows collaborative solutions to emerge that would never have been possible otherwise.”

One of the first professional coaches in the 1980s and the co-founder and lead designer of Co-Active Training Institute’s provocative, experiential learning programs, Henry Kimsey-House is also the co-author of Co-Active Coaching and Co-Active Leadership. An actor since age 9, Henry honed his insights into human emotion and the narrative process through classical theatrical training and years of stage, television, and film experience. With deep conviction that education should be driven by immersive, contextually based learning and not dry information dumps, Henry is committed to creating richly engaging and transformative learning environments where retention approaches 80% rather than the traditional 20%.

One of the earliest recognized luminaries in the coaching profession, Karen Kimsey-House co-founded Co-Active Training Institute in 1992 with Laura Whitworth and her future husband, Henry. Together, they co-created the Co-Active philosophy of relationship that informs CTI’s world-renowned coaching and leadership programs. Karen is also the co-author of Co-Active Coaching and Co-Active Leadership. A successful entrepreneur, Karen founded and directed the Learning Annex San Francisco adult education program in 1986 and grew it into one of the most admired programs under the national Learning Annex brand.

If you’re curious about how new forms of collaboration using diverse leadership styles can impact the world at large and the world “at small”, please tune in this Tuesday, August 6th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Henry and Karen Kimsey-House and download a chapter of their Co-Leadership book, please go to: https://learn.coactive.com/co-active-leadership-5-ways-to-lead

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/karen-and-henry-kimsey-house-co-active-leadership-336aa02cae0afa3da431c27d677e6ba4Wed, 07 Aug 2019 01:28:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesKaren and Henry Kimsey-House – Co-Active Leadership: Activating the Leadership of All for the Benefit of All Aired Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST Interview with Karen and Henry Kimsey-House, Co-Founders of Co-Active Leadership and...
Aired Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Karen and Henry Kimsey-House, Co-Founders of Co-Active Leadership and Co-Active Coaching

“It’s time for we the people to follow our hearts and lead our leaders.” — Swami Beyondananda

For most of us when we think of “leadership” – unless we identify as a “leader” – generally think of somebody else out there. And now at a time when dissatisfaction with our “leaders” is at an all-time high, we might consider that leadership must now evolve to activating many different varieties of leadership talents.

Our guests on Wiki Politiki this week, Karen and Henry Kimsey-House, have spent the past three decades coaching and teaching leadership that “harnesses the possibility of many rather than relying on the power of one.”

They write:

“Top-down, one-dimensional leadership models are hopelessly outmoded in today’s rapidly changing world, and they waste the leadership ability that is present throughout an organization. This revolutionary five-dimensional approach recognizes that leadership has to be fluid and flexible and that the roles leaders and followers play must shift to suit the situation. Co-Active Leadership invites all of us to share our expertise and allows collaborative solutions to emerge that would never have been possible otherwise.”

One of the first professional coaches in the 1980s and the co-founder and lead designer of Co-Active Training Institute’s provocative, experiential learning programs, Henry Kimsey-House is also the co-author of Co-Active Coaching and Co-Active Leadership. An actor since age 9, Henry honed his insights into human emotion and the narrative process through classical theatrical training and years of stage, television, and film experience. With deep conviction that education should be driven by immersive, contextually based learning and not dry information dumps, Henry is committed to creating richly engaging and transformative learning environments where retention approaches 80% rather than the traditional 20%.

One of the earliest recognized luminaries in the coaching profession, Karen Kimsey-House co-founded Co-Active Training Institute in 1992 with Laura Whitworth and her future husband, Henry. Together, they co-created the Co-Active philosophy of relationship that informs CTI’s world-renowned coaching and leadership programs. Karen is also the co-author of Co-Active Coaching and Co-Active Leadership. A successful entrepreneur, Karen founded and directed the Learning Annex San Francisco adult education program in 1986 and grew it into one of the most admired programs under the national Learning Annex brand.

If you’re curious about how new forms of collaboration using diverse leadership styles can impact the world at large and the world “at small”, please tune in this Tuesday, August 6th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Henry and Karen Kimsey-House and download a chapter of their Co-Leadership book, please go to: https://learn.coactive.com/co-active-leadership-5-ways-to-lead

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out...]]>3397consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stephanie-james-contribution-and-consciousness--18682245
Aired Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Stephanie James, Author, Psychotherapist and Host of “The Spark” Radio Show and Podcast

“The best way to deal with the human condition is to recondition our inhuman conditioning.” — Swami Beyondananda

To many Americans, the 2016 election was a traumatic event.

The first gathering I attended that November was at a church in San Jose, where Mexican Americans expressed fearful concern about the disruption in their community, and the potential danger of being singled out and marginalized. Others – people of color, the LGBT community, women, those concerned about climate change – have seen some of their worst fears realized over the past two years. Beginning with the women’s march in January 2017, large numbers of people have been mobilized against Trumpism – and yet, there is still a feeling of powerlessness and despair.

Although resisting Trump seems “irresistible”, the pushing against seems to make him bigger and more powerful, as he and his ilk feed upon even the most negative publicity. The question is, how do we turn this rightful concern into generative action TOWARDS the future we want, and not just away from what we don’t want? How do we make a positive, healthy, helpful contribution to our world in these times of crisis, danger, and chaos?

Our guest this week Stephanie James, a therapist who has helped countless individuals heal from their personal trauma, has some exciting ideas for how we can continue to heal our personal issues … AND … use those insights and practices to shift “powerless and reactive” to “powerful and proactive”. That way, instead of buying into the fear-based narratives that put us in our “reptile brain”, feed the love-based ones that put us in the neo-cortex so we can be more creative, more present in our own lives, and consequently more helpful to others.

Stephanie James is a psychotherapist, public speaker, and published author with nearly 30 years experience in the mental health field. Nominated for Fort Collins (CO) Woman of The Year in 2014 and a graduate of Colorado State University and the University of Denver, Stephanie is committed to help others achieve their best lives and to become the best versions of themselves.

She has had vast experience in working with people of all ages and backgrounds – children and adolescents, adults and couples, as well as developmentally-disabled and seriously mentally ill individuals – and has a passionate mission to bring as much love and healing to the world as possible. She has been able to share her mission and passion with a wider audience on her weekly radio show and podcast, The Spark with Stephanie James; broadcast in 48 different countries Wednesday nights, 7:00 MST on Noco.fm and dropped as a podcast the following morning on thesparkpod.com and available on all podcast platforms.

She is the originator and host of The Spark Summit 2019, a summit integrating wisdom from thought leaders, national bestselling authors, and luminaries in psychology, science, and spirituality. The Spark summit offers and inspirational, interactive and transformational experience that will open people’s hearts, empower their lives, and awaken their inseparable connection with all of humanity.

If you’re ready to be genuinely heartened and empowered despite a “shituation” that many find disheartening and disempowering, please tune in this Tuesday, July 30th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Stephanie James and The Spark, please go to: https://www.thesparkpod.com/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

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Aired Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Stephanie James, Author, Psychotherapist and Host of “The Spark” Radio Show and Podcast

“The best way to deal with the human condition is to recondition our inhuman conditioning.” — Swami Beyondananda

To many Americans, the 2016 election was a traumatic event.

The first gathering I attended that November was at a church in San Jose, where Mexican Americans expressed fearful concern about the disruption in their community, and the potential danger of being singled out and marginalized. Others – people of color, the LGBT community, women, those concerned about climate change – have seen some of their worst fears realized over the past two years. Beginning with the women’s march in January 2017, large numbers of people have been mobilized against Trumpism – and yet, there is still a feeling of powerlessness and despair.

Although resisting Trump seems “irresistible”, the pushing against seems to make him bigger and more powerful, as he and his ilk feed upon even the most negative publicity. The question is, how do we turn this rightful concern into generative action TOWARDS the future we want, and not just away from what we don’t want? How do we make a positive, healthy, helpful contribution to our world in these times of crisis, danger, and chaos?

Our guest this week Stephanie James, a therapist who has helped countless individuals heal from their personal trauma, has some exciting ideas for how we can continue to heal our personal issues … AND … use those insights and practices to shift “powerless and reactive” to “powerful and proactive”. That way, instead of buying into the fear-based narratives that put us in our “reptile brain”, feed the love-based ones that put us in the neo-cortex so we can be more creative, more present in our own lives, and consequently more helpful to others.

Stephanie James is a psychotherapist, public speaker, and published author with nearly 30 years experience in the mental health field. Nominated for Fort Collins (CO) Woman of The Year in 2014 and a graduate of Colorado State University and the University of Denver, Stephanie is committed to help others achieve their best lives and to become the best versions of themselves.

She has had vast experience in working with people of all ages and backgrounds – children and adolescents, adults and couples, as well as developmentally-disabled and seriously mentally ill individuals – and has a passionate mission to bring as much love and healing to the world as possible. She has been able to share her mission and passion with a wider audience on her weekly radio show and podcast, The Spark with Stephanie James; broadcast in 48 different countries Wednesday nights, 7:00 MST on Noco.fm and dropped as a podcast the following morning on thesparkpod.com and available on all podcast platforms.

She is the originator and host of The Spark Summit 2019, a summit integrating wisdom from thought leaders, national bestselling authors, and luminaries in psychology, science, and spirituality. The Spark summit offers and inspirational, interactive and transformational experience that will open people’s hearts, empower their lives, and awaken their inseparable connection with all of humanity.

If you’re ready to be genuinely heartened and empowered despite a “shituation” that many find disheartening and disempowering, please tune in this Tuesday, July 30th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Stephanie James and The Spark, please go to: 3302consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ellen-brown-banks-for-people-is-not-an-oxymoron--18626510
Aired Tuesday, 23 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Shifting Financial Power From Wall Street to Main Street

Interview with Ellen Brown, Author of “Banking On the People: Democratizing Money In the Digital Age”

“I don’t know about you, but I am nostalgic for the good old days, when PEOPLE robbed BANKS.” — Swami Beyondananda

Economics, and particularly the banking industry and monetary policy seems to be a mysterious black box to most people – our guest this week, Ellen Brown, characterizes it as a “sausage factory.” She is obviously referring to the quote attributed to Otto von Bismarck: “Laws are like sausages. You should never see them made.”

In other words, if we actually understood how and why banks do what they do, and how monetary policy is made – we’d never “swallow it”. Ellen Brown, author of the classic “Web of Debt,” a follow up book, “The Public Bank Solution”, and her latest in the trilogy, “Banking On the People: Democratizing Money In the Digital Age”, sprays the issue with “demystifier” and offers thoughtful, breakthrough solutions that will shift financial power and wellbeing from Wall Street to Main Street.

When I traveled to Washington, D.C. a week or two after the 2008 election, there was literally dancing in the streets. The mood felt like the liberation of Paris or the fall of the Berlin Wall.

But a lad and a lack. For many complex reasons, Obama bailed out Wall Street but not Main Street, and in the past decade we’ve come to recognize that the financial institutions that were “too big to fail” were not too big to fail the American people. As a result, the American middle class seems to have gone the way of the typewriter and slide rule, as the gap between rich and poor actually grew during the Obama administration. Bank loans for new businesses have been replaced with credit card debt that has further impoverished local enterprise, while the mega-banks continue to make mega-profits.

This week’s guest Ellen Brown is the founder of the Public Banking Institute and the author of a dozen books and hundreds of articles. She developed her research skills as an attorney practicing civil litigation in Los Angeles. In the best-selling “Web of Debt”, she turned those skills to an analysis of the Federal Reserve and “the money trust,” showing how this private cartel has usurped the power to create money from the people themselves and how we the people can get it back.

She developed an interest in the developing world and its problems while living abroad for eleven years in Kenya, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua. She returned to practicing law when she was asked to join the legal team of a popular Tijuana healer with an innovative cancer therapy, who was targeted by the chemotherapy industry in the 1990s. That experience produced her book “Forbidden Medicine”, which traces the suppression of natural health treatments to the same corrupting influences that have captured the money system. She also co-authored the bestselling “Nature’s Pharmacy”, which has sold 285,000 copies.

Today most of our money is created, not by governments, but by banks when they make loans. “Banking On the People” takes the reader step by step through the sausage factory of modern money creation, explores improvements made possible by advances in digital technology, and proposes upgrades that could transform our outmoded nineteenth century system into one that is democratic, sustainable, and serves the needs of the twenty-first century.

If you’d like a simple understanding of a complex financial “shituation” along with outside-the-box and inside-the-box functional solutions, please tune in this Tuesday, July 23rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

To find out more about Ellen Brown and her work, please go to: https://ellenbrown.com/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

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Aired Tuesday, 23 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Shifting Financial Power From Wall Street to Main Street

Interview with Ellen Brown, Author of “Banking On the People: Democratizing Money In the Digital Age”

“I don’t know about you, but I am nostalgic for the good old days, when PEOPLE robbed BANKS.” — Swami Beyondananda

Economics, and particularly the banking industry and monetary policy seems to be a mysterious black box to most people – our guest this week, Ellen Brown, characterizes it as a “sausage factory.” She is obviously referring to the quote attributed to Otto von Bismarck: “Laws are like sausages. You should never see them made.”

In other words, if we actually understood how and why banks do what they do, and how monetary policy is made – we’d never “swallow it”. Ellen Brown, author of the classic “Web of Debt,” a follow up book, “The Public Bank Solution”, and her latest in the trilogy, “Banking On the People: Democratizing Money In the Digital Age”, sprays the issue with “demystifier” and offers thoughtful, breakthrough solutions that will shift financial power and wellbeing from Wall Street to Main Street.

When I traveled to Washington, D.C. a week or two after the 2008 election, there was literally dancing in the streets. The mood felt like the liberation of Paris or the fall of the Berlin Wall.

But a lad and a lack. For many complex reasons, Obama bailed out Wall Street but not Main Street, and in the past decade we’ve come to recognize that the financial institutions that were “too big to fail” were not too big to fail the American people. As a result, the American middle class seems to have gone the way of the typewriter and slide rule, as the gap between rich and poor actually grew during the Obama administration. Bank loans for new businesses have been replaced with credit card debt that has further impoverished local enterprise, while the mega-banks continue to make mega-profits.

This week’s guest Ellen Brown is the founder of the Public Banking Institute and the author of a dozen books and hundreds of articles. She developed her research skills as an attorney practicing civil litigation in Los Angeles. In the best-selling “Web of Debt”, she turned those skills to an analysis of the Federal Reserve and “the money trust,” showing how this private cartel has usurped the power to create money from the people themselves and how we the people can get it back.

She developed an interest in the developing world and its problems while living abroad for eleven years in Kenya, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua. She returned to practicing law when she was asked to join the legal team of a popular Tijuana healer with an innovative cancer therapy, who was targeted by the chemotherapy industry in the 1990s. That experience produced her book “Forbidden Medicine”, which traces the suppression of natural health treatments to the same corrupting influences that have captured the money system. She also co-authored the bestselling “Nature’s Pharmacy”, which has sold 285,000 copies.

Today most of our money is created, not by governments, but by banks when they make loans. “Banking On the People” takes the reader step by step through the sausage factory of modern money creation, explores improvements made possible by advances in digital technology, and proposes upgrades that could transform our outmoded nineteenth century system into one that is democratic, sustainable, and serves the needs of the twenty-first century.

If you’d like a simple understanding of a complex financial “shituation” along with outside-the-box and inside-the-box functional solutions, please tune in this Tuesday, July 23rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. 3400consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/connie-baxter-marlow-and-andrew-cameron-revising-revisionist-history--18568612
Aired Tuesday, 16 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey, Researchers and Makers of the Film “Seeds of Freedom”

“Instead of pulling apart in a tug-of-war, we need to pull together in a tug of peace.” — Swami Beyondananda

My favorite pleasantly provocative and curiosity-inducing question is … “Did you know?”

Did you know … that there were fifty-four years of peace and friendship between the Mayflower Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians in Plymouth Colony between 1621 and 1675?

You didn’t? Neither did I until I met this week’s guests Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey some years ago, and they told me the inspiring story of how visionary leaders of two radically different cultures met and worked together to maintain an inter-cultural exchange that became what Bailey and Marlow call the “First Great Synthesis” between Europeans and American Indians. While many – including my own book Spontaneous Evolution credit the Iroquois Nation with the ideals and structures of governance that inspired our Constitution – Marlow and Cameron offer compelling evidence that many of these “seeds of freedom” came from the Pilgrims themselves.

Connie Baxter Marlow is a descendant of Mayflower Pilgrims John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, known as America’s First Couple, made famous by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem. Her great-great-grandfather James Phinney Baxter, a pre-eminent historian of early New England, was President of the New England Historical Genealogical Society for 20 years. Connie brings a unique perspective to her ancestors’ dreams for humanity, in that she has spent 30 years in close association with visionary Native American elders throughout the United States and Mexico, and has been creating forums for them to share their understanding of the nature of the Universe for over 20 years.

Andrew Cameron Bailey calls himself a “latter-day pilgrim.” He sailed across the Atlantic and arrived in America on Thanksgiving Day, 1969. He was born in England and grew up in South Africa amongst the Zulus, holds degrees in science, English and social anthropology, and was a chemistry professor before emigrating to the United States. After meeting Connie in 2003 he became disturbed at the level of misinformation in the American psyche surrounding the settling of New England, and the ongoing deprecation and denigration of the Pilgrims and the Puritans in present-day America. Andrew is the author of the 21st Century historical mystery novel/screenplay “The Mayflower Revelations,” that sets the historical record straight in an entertaining, enlightening and inspiring way.

If you’re ready to entertain a more complete and holistic view of the founding of our country, please tune in this Tuesday, July 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Aired Tuesday, 16 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey, Researchers and Makers of the Film “Seeds of Freedom”

“Instead of pulling apart in a tug-of-war, we need to pull together in a tug of peace.” — Swami Beyondananda

My favorite pleasantly provocative and curiosity-inducing question is … “Did you know?”

Did you know … that there were fifty-four years of peace and friendship between the Mayflower Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians in Plymouth Colony between 1621 and 1675?

You didn’t? Neither did I until I met this week’s guests Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey some years ago, and they told me the inspiring story of how visionary leaders of two radically different cultures met and worked together to maintain an inter-cultural exchange that became what Bailey and Marlow call the “First Great Synthesis” between Europeans and American Indians. While many – including my own book Spontaneous Evolution credit the Iroquois Nation with the ideals and structures of governance that inspired our Constitution – Marlow and Cameron offer compelling evidence that many of these “seeds of freedom” came from the Pilgrims themselves.

Connie Baxter Marlow is a descendant of Mayflower Pilgrims John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, known as America’s First Couple, made famous by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem. Her great-great-grandfather James Phinney Baxter, a pre-eminent historian of early New England, was President of the New England Historical Genealogical Society for 20 years. Connie brings a unique perspective to her ancestors’ dreams for humanity, in that she has spent 30 years in close association with visionary Native American elders throughout the United States and Mexico, and has been creating forums for them to share their understanding of the nature of the Universe for over 20 years.

Andrew Cameron Bailey calls himself a “latter-day pilgrim.” He sailed across the Atlantic and arrived in America on Thanksgiving Day, 1969. He was born in England and grew up in South Africa amongst the Zulus, holds degrees in science, English and social anthropology, and was a chemistry professor before emigrating to the United States. After meeting Connie in 2003 he became disturbed at the level of misinformation in the American psyche surrounding the settling of New England, and the ongoing deprecation and denigration of the Pilgrims and the Puritans in present-day America. Andrew is the author of the 21st Century historical mystery novel/screenplay “The Mayflower Revelations,” that sets the historical record straight in an entertaining, enlightening and inspiring way.

If you’re ready to entertain a more complete and holistic view of the founding of our country, please tune in this Tuesday, July 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse...]]>3340consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-larry-dossey-from-the-illusion-of-separation-to-the-truth-of-unity--18508739
Aired Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

It’s “One Mind” Over All Matters

Interview with Dr. Larry Dossey, Author of “One Mind: How Our Individual Mind is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why it Matters”

“Sadly, the biggest threat to the planetary eco-system is the human ego-system.” — Swami Beyondananda

There is nothing wrong with the human ego. Who would we be without an ego? Nobody, that’s who!

But … what if in addition to being “somebody” we were also “everybody”? What if we were connected in ways that seem outlandish to the ordinary mind? What if, in fact, there was no such thing as the “ordinary mind” and that we were all part of one big “extraordinary mind”?

Our guest this week, Dr. Larry Dossey, has been a pioneer in complementary and alternative medicine. He has written books that offer both empirical and anecdotal evidence of the healing power of prayer, and his latest book offers the best antidote yet to the unbalanced “individualism” that has woven us dangerously outside the web of life.

As to what this metaphysical issue has to do with healing the body politic, Larry says: “Only by realizing, at the deepest emotional level, our connections with one another and the Earth itself can we summon the courage necessary to make the tough choices that are required in order to survive. So, this book is also about staying alive — saving the Earth and our own skins.”

Dr. Larry Dossey has long been recognized as influential advocate of the role of the mind in health and the role of spirituality in healthcare. A graduate of University of Texas and Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, he also served as a battalion surgeon in Vietnam, and Chief of Staff of Medical City Dallas Hospital. The author of nine books and numerous articles, Dr. Dossey is the former Executive Editor of the peer-reviewed journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, the most widely subscribed-to journal in its field. In his 1989 book Recovering the Soul, he introduced the concept of “nonlocal mind” — mind unconfined to the brain and body, mind spread infinitely throughout space and time. Since then, “nonlocal mind” has been adopted by many leading scientists as an emerging image of consciousness. He is also the author of Healing Words : The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine as well as Prayer is Good Medicine : How to Reap the Healing Benefits of Prayer, pioneering and controversial books about the effect of mind on medicine.

While mainstream science – in its unwillingness to even look at phenomena it can’t explain through current knowledge – has resisted Dr. Dossey’s idea, evidence from as far afield as quantum physics seems to support his view of “one mind”.

If you’re curious how his work informs and impacts our current political, cultural, and ecological “shituation”, please tune in this Tuesday, July 9th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/dr-larry-dossey-from-the-illusion-of-separation-to-the-truth-of-unity-e3077f79f9b18b1ef24a820089d2f5a5Wed, 10 Jul 2019 02:52:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDr. Larry Dossey – From the Illusion of Separation to the Truth of Unity Aired Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST It’s “One Mind” Over All Matters Interview with Dr. Larry Dossey, Author of “One Mind: How Our Individual Mind is Part of...
Aired Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

It’s “One Mind” Over All Matters

Interview with Dr. Larry Dossey, Author of “One Mind: How Our Individual Mind is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why it Matters”

“Sadly, the biggest threat to the planetary eco-system is the human ego-system.” — Swami Beyondananda

There is nothing wrong with the human ego. Who would we be without an ego? Nobody, that’s who!

But … what if in addition to being “somebody” we were also “everybody”? What if we were connected in ways that seem outlandish to the ordinary mind? What if, in fact, there was no such thing as the “ordinary mind” and that we were all part of one big “extraordinary mind”?

Our guest this week, Dr. Larry Dossey, has been a pioneer in complementary and alternative medicine. He has written books that offer both empirical and anecdotal evidence of the healing power of prayer, and his latest book offers the best antidote yet to the unbalanced “individualism” that has woven us dangerously outside the web of life.

As to what this metaphysical issue has to do with healing the body politic, Larry says: “Only by realizing, at the deepest emotional level, our connections with one another and the Earth itself can we summon the courage necessary to make the tough choices that are required in order to survive. So, this book is also about staying alive — saving the Earth and our own skins.”

Dr. Larry Dossey has long been recognized as influential advocate of the role of the mind in health and the role of spirituality in healthcare. A graduate of University of Texas and Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, he also served as a battalion surgeon in Vietnam, and Chief of Staff of Medical City Dallas Hospital. The author of nine books and numerous articles, Dr. Dossey is the former Executive Editor of the peer-reviewed journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, the most widely subscribed-to journal in its field. In his 1989 book Recovering the Soul, he introduced the concept of “nonlocal mind” — mind unconfined to the brain and body, mind spread infinitely throughout space and time. Since then, “nonlocal mind” has been adopted by many leading scientists as an emerging image of consciousness. He is also the author of Healing Words : The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine as well as Prayer is Good Medicine : How to Reap the Healing Benefits of Prayer, pioneering and controversial books about the effect of mind on medicine.

While mainstream science – in its unwillingness to even look at phenomena it can’t explain through current knowledge – has resisted Dr. Dossey’s idea, evidence from as far afield as quantum physics seems to support his view of “one mind”.

If you’re curious how his work informs and impacts our current political, cultural, and ecological “shituation”, please tune in this Tuesday, July 9th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE...]]>3396consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thom-hartmann-the-hidden-history-of-guns-and-the-second-amendment--18447694
Aired Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Slavery, the “Doctrine of Discovery” and America’s Gun Culture

Interview with Thom Hartmann, Radio Host and Author of “The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment”

“Those who fail to learn the lessons of history condemn THE REST OF US to repeat it.” — Swami Beyondananda

Back in the 1960s, black power activist H. Rap Brown famously proclaimed, “violence is as American as cherry pie.” This week’s guest on Wiki Politiki, Thom Hartmann, shows us how and why this is true, so true.

At a time when the gun issue in the United States is front-and-center, and two competing narratives contradict each other, Thom Hartmann – a political “uncommontator” and contextualizer extraordinaire has sprayed the issue with “de-mystifier” in his latest book, “The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment”.

Guns were part of our political legacy since the day Columbus landed, and since the first slaves were bought to the new world from Africa. As part of the “doctrine of discovery” (https://wikipolitiki.com/revealing-and-revoking-the-doctrine-of-discovery-from-domination-to-reverence/), the conquistadors were given carte blanche by Pope Alexander to kill, rape, exploit and plunder non-Christian people who were deemed less than human. In his second visit to Hispaniola, Columbus made 1,600 local villagers slaves at the point of a gun. In 1992, historian David Stannard estimated that some 100 million Native peoples had been killed through murder, disease and starvation since they had been “discovered”.

Likewise, as Thom points out in great detail, guns were used – arming whites and disarming blacks – to guard against slave rebellions, and then after the Civil War, to take power away from blacks and restore white supremacy. In modern times, when Obama was elected in 2008, there was a run on ammunition, as the rumor spread that this black man was going to take away the white man’s guns.

Join us for a lively conversation that unwraps and unravels America’s love affair with guns, and how we’ve become armed and dangerous – to ourselves, mostly. Thom also has some practical and uncommonly commonsensical solutions that bring clarity out of obfuscation.

For those who don’t know Thom Hartmann, he is a lifelong learner and wise teacher, whose books range from fossil fuels (“The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight”) to Thomas Jefferson and the founders of America, to “attention deficit disorder”. He is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host. Talkers magazine named him America’s most important progressive host and has named his show one of the top ten talk radio shows in the country every year for over a decade. A four-time recipient of the Project Censored Award, Hartmann is also a New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four books, translated into multiple languages.

Our conversation will touch on many issues – including how to “overgrow” the influence of money in politics, and how best to frame the gun issue so that we the people can successfully “fire the first Big Shot” in 2020. Tune in this Tuesday, July 1st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

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Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/thom-hartmann-the-hidden-history-of-guns-and-the-second-amendment-eefbb6687e7667e2c027596f2e833dc8Wed, 03 Jul 2019 01:55:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesThom Hartmann – The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment Aired Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST Slavery, the “Doctrine of Discovery” and America’s Gun Culture Interview with Thom Hartmann, Radio Host and Author of “The...
Aired Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Slavery, the “Doctrine of Discovery” and America’s Gun Culture

Interview with Thom Hartmann, Radio Host and Author of “The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment”

“Those who fail to learn the lessons of history condemn THE REST OF US to repeat it.” — Swami Beyondananda

Back in the 1960s, black power activist H. Rap Brown famously proclaimed, “violence is as American as cherry pie.” This week’s guest on Wiki Politiki, Thom Hartmann, shows us how and why this is true, so true.

At a time when the gun issue in the United States is front-and-center, and two competing narratives contradict each other, Thom Hartmann – a political “uncommontator” and contextualizer extraordinaire has sprayed the issue with “de-mystifier” in his latest book, “The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment”.

Guns were part of our political legacy since the day Columbus landed, and since the first slaves were bought to the new world from Africa. As part of the “doctrine of discovery” (https://wikipolitiki.com/revealing-and-revoking-the-doctrine-of-discovery-from-domination-to-reverence/), the conquistadors were given carte blanche by Pope Alexander to kill, rape, exploit and plunder non-Christian people who were deemed less than human. In his second visit to Hispaniola, Columbus made 1,600 local villagers slaves at the point of a gun. In 1992, historian David Stannard estimated that some 100 million Native peoples had been killed through murder, disease and starvation since they had been “discovered”.

Likewise, as Thom points out in great detail, guns were used – arming whites and disarming blacks – to guard against slave rebellions, and then after the Civil War, to take power away from blacks and restore white supremacy. In modern times, when Obama was elected in 2008, there was a run on ammunition, as the rumor spread that this black man was going to take away the white man’s guns.

Join us for a lively conversation that unwraps and unravels America’s love affair with guns, and how we’ve become armed and dangerous – to ourselves, mostly. Thom also has some practical and uncommonly commonsensical solutions that bring clarity out of obfuscation.

For those who don’t know Thom Hartmann, he is a lifelong learner and wise teacher, whose books range from fossil fuels (“The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight”) to Thomas Jefferson and the founders of America, to “attention deficit disorder”. He is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host. Talkers magazine named him America’s most important progressive host and has named his show one of the top ten talk radio shows in the country every year for over a decade. A four-time recipient of the Project Censored Award, Hartmann is also a New York Times bestselling author of twenty-four books, translated into multiple languages.

Our conversation will touch on many issues – including how to “overgrow” the influence of money in politics, and how best to frame the gun issue so that we the people can successfully “fire the first Big Shot” in 2020. Tune in this Tuesday, July 1st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can...]]>3455consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaac-bentwich-md-the-battlefield-of-the-soul-and-the-challenges-of-the-modern-world--18381002
Aired Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

How the Baghvad Gita Can Turn Our World Outside In

Interview with Isaac Bentwich, M.D. Author of “Gita: A Timeless Guide for Our Times”

“Ancient wisdom never gets old.” — Swami Beyondananda

The Bible … the Koran … the I Ching … for millennia scholars have gone through these “fine couth tomes” with a fine tooth comb, seeking practical wisdom, and timeless perspective.

This week on Wiki Politiki, we will be featuring one of the most heralded and widely-read ancient texts of all, the Baghvad Gita. Written more than 2,000 years ago, the Gita (meaning Divine Song), speaks to and accesses the “perennial wisdom” at the foundation of every spiritual path and practice. As Deepak Chopra has said, “Gita is the ultimate guide for your spiritual- journey.”

It has been called the “foundation of yoga.” Yet, many western yoga students want to focus on the physical aspects of yoga, and grow impatient with this story that has been foundational for those who brought yoga to the west — from Yogananda to Vivekananda to Iyengar to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It has also captivated and inspired many of the world’s greatest creative minds — scientists, thinkers, musicians, poets, and spiritual teachers: From Beethoven to Leonard Cohen, from Gandhi to Deepak Chopra, from Carl Jung to Robert Oppenheimer (‘father’ of the atomic bomb), from Emerson and Thoreau to Will Smith and Julia Roberts.

Our guest this week, Isaac Bentwich M.D. is a longtime practitioner and teacher of Yoga and Meditation. Trained as a physician and a scientist, he has founded three life-science technology companies, leading revolutions in medicine, genomics, and environment conservation, and he now heads Innovation Center at Technion, recognized as one of the top-ten innovative universities in the world. The vision and innovations that underlie the companies he founded came through periods of silent meditation retreats at the foothills of the Himalayas and in the Galilee. His path is one of reverence to the Wisdom teachings that shine through different traditions and religions. The study and practice of Gita’s Wisdom teachings has profoundly touched his life, and he is passionate about sharing this with others. His work on this translation of the Gita spanned twelve years.

For those not familiar with the book, the Gita is a dialogue between an Indian prince, Arjuna, and Krishna—his friend, master, and God incarnate. In the midst of a dramatic battle and deep moral dilemma, Krishna guides the prince from “worldly despondency to a brilliantly clear account of the meaning of life, the source of suffering, and the paths to happiness and self-fulfillment.”

Just as Arjuna and Krishna inhabit the “battlefield of the soul,” Bentwich suggests that this “ancient inner guide is more relevant than ever in addressing the unique challenges we face in the modern world.” With the purpose of making the Bhagavad Gita more accessible and relevant to contemporary readers, Bentwich’s new translation is unique in three ways:

1. It is the only translation that recreates in English the mesmerizing melody, meter, and rhyme of the Sanskrit original.
2. Gita is “women empowering,” crafted for both men and women.
3. Bentwich crystalizes the key messages of each verse to create a simple, practical guide to inner growth.

If you’re curious how something written 2,000 years ago is uniquely applicable today, join us for a deep conversation this Tuesday, June 25th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/isaac-bentwich-md-the-battlefield-of-the-soul-and-the-challenges-of-the-modern-world-c18041b5e53fac08f361cb466b716752Wed, 26 Jun 2019 01:07:25 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesIsaac Bentwich MD – The Battlefield of the Soul and the Challenges of the Modern World Aired Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST How the Baghvad Gita Can Turn Our World Outside In Interview with Isaac Bentwich, M.D. Author of “Gita: A...
Aired Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

How the Baghvad Gita Can Turn Our World Outside In

Interview with Isaac Bentwich, M.D. Author of “Gita: A Timeless Guide for Our Times”

“Ancient wisdom never gets old.” — Swami Beyondananda

The Bible … the Koran … the I Ching … for millennia scholars have gone through these “fine couth tomes” with a fine tooth comb, seeking practical wisdom, and timeless perspective.

This week on Wiki Politiki, we will be featuring one of the most heralded and widely-read ancient texts of all, the Baghvad Gita. Written more than 2,000 years ago, the Gita (meaning Divine Song), speaks to and accesses the “perennial wisdom” at the foundation of every spiritual path and practice. As Deepak Chopra has said, “Gita is the ultimate guide for your spiritual- journey.”

It has been called the “foundation of yoga.” Yet, many western yoga students want to focus on the physical aspects of yoga, and grow impatient with this story that has been foundational for those who brought yoga to the west — from Yogananda to Vivekananda to Iyengar to the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. It has also captivated and inspired many of the world’s greatest creative minds — scientists, thinkers, musicians, poets, and spiritual teachers: From Beethoven to Leonard Cohen, from Gandhi to Deepak Chopra, from Carl Jung to Robert Oppenheimer (‘father’ of the atomic bomb), from Emerson and Thoreau to Will Smith and Julia Roberts.

Our guest this week, Isaac Bentwich M.D. is a longtime practitioner and teacher of Yoga and Meditation. Trained as a physician and a scientist, he has founded three life-science technology companies, leading revolutions in medicine, genomics, and environment conservation, and he now heads Innovation Center at Technion, recognized as one of the top-ten innovative universities in the world. The vision and innovations that underlie the companies he founded came through periods of silent meditation retreats at the foothills of the Himalayas and in the Galilee. His path is one of reverence to the Wisdom teachings that shine through different traditions and religions. The study and practice of Gita’s Wisdom teachings has profoundly touched his life, and he is passionate about sharing this with others. His work on this translation of the Gita spanned twelve years.

For those not familiar with the book, the Gita is a dialogue between an Indian prince, Arjuna, and Krishna—his friend, master, and God incarnate. In the midst of a dramatic battle and deep moral dilemma, Krishna guides the prince from “worldly despondency to a brilliantly clear account of the meaning of life, the source of suffering, and the paths to happiness and self-fulfillment.”

Just as Arjuna and Krishna inhabit the “battlefield of the soul,” Bentwich suggests that this “ancient inner guide is more relevant than ever in addressing the unique challenges we face in the modern world.” With the purpose of making the Bhagavad Gita more accessible and relevant to contemporary readers, Bentwich’s new translation is unique in three ways:

1. It is the only translation that recreates in English the mesmerizing melody, meter, and rhyme of the Sanskrit original.
2. Gita is “women empowering,” crafted for both men and women.
3. Bentwich crystalizes the key messages of each verse to create a simple, practical guide to inner growth.

If you’re curious how something written 2,000 years ago is uniquely applicable today, join us for a deep conversation this Tuesday, June 25th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of...]]>3397consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rabbi-rami-shapiro-the-future-of-religion-the-future-of-humanity--18809289www.spiritualityhealth.com). Rabbi Rami also considers himself a “holy rascal” whom he defines as, “spiritual culture jammers who playfully pull back the curtain on the great and terrible wizards of parochial piety and shallow spirituality to free religion from hucksterism and pious pabulum.” So… how can accessing what Rabbi Rami calls “the mystic heart of the world’s religions” get us through the dystopian desert we seem stuck in to the Promised Land of thrival for each and all? Join us for a seriously humorous and humorously serious conversation this Tuesday, June 18th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS? If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/ Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness” If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse]]>omtimes.podbean.com/rabbi-rami-shapiro-the-future-of-religion-the-future-of-humanity-a36968cd58c5145fcf11c11f43ced783Wed, 19 Jun 2019 01:34:23 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesRabbi Rami Shapiro – The Future of Religion = The Future of Humanity Aired Tuesday, 18 June 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST From Parochial Dogma to Perennial Wisdom Interview with Rabbi Rami Shapiro – Author, Holy Rascal, and “Perennial Wise Guy”...www.spiritualityhealth.com). Rabbi Rami also considers himself a “holy rascal” whom he defines as, “spiritual culture jammers who playfully pull back the curtain on the great and terrible wizards of parochial piety and shallow spirituality to free religion from hucksterism and pious pabulum.” So… how can accessing what Rabbi Rami calls “the mystic heart of the world’s religions” get us through the dystopian desert we seem stuck in to the Promised Land of thrival for each and all? Join us for a seriously humorous and humorously serious conversation this Tuesday, June 18th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS? If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/ Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness” If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse]]>3342falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tarek-mounib-guess-who-s-coming-to-dinner-2019-style--18245141
Aired Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

“Free Trip to Egypt” A Journey From the Illusion of Separation to the Truth of Oneness

Interview with Tarek Mounib, Producer of the Documentary “Free Trip to Egypt”

“The one thing that will save humankind is human kindness.” — Swami Beyondananda

It was more than 50 years ago that an envelope-pushing motion picture broke the issue of interracial marriage into mainstream consciousness. In “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” starring Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier and Katherine Houghton, two families get to confront societal taboos and personal conflicts as an interracial couple announce their pending marriage. The movie ends with mutual acceptance and both families sitting down to dinner together.

Note that the movie wasn’t called “Guess Who’s Coming for Coffee?”

There is something about the ritual of sharing food, company and conversation that can transform the illusion of separation into the truth of oneness. And just as the aforementioned movie opened doors and possibilities half a century ago, perhaps a new film can help heal the misunderstandings and conflicts between Americans and the Muslim world.

Tarek Mounib, a Canadian-Egyptian entrepreneur living in Switzerland was troubled by a world that seemed ever more divided and polarized. In response to increasing levels of anger and hatred towards “the other” on American social and broadcast media, he resolved to reach out to the very people who fear his culture, with an intriguing idea. With the aim of trying to build mutual understanding, Tarek traveled across the United States in order to find Americans who feel threatened by Islam and offered them a Free Trip to Egypt. (Spoiler: He goes to Donald Trump rallies to find these people.)

The resulting documentary by the same name is the story of those who had the courage – despite their preconceptions – to take Tarek up on the offer. You’ll have to see the movie to get the full picture, but I predict you will be moved, transformed and encouraged about our potential to “re-humanize” the other. (See below for special screening information)

I am thrilled and honored to have Tarek as my guest on Wiki Politiki this week in particular, because the film will be specially screened in 500 theaters nationwide this Wednesday, June 12th. You can click on the site below to find out where it is playing near you. (https://www.freetriptoegypt.com/watch#event_summary)

The filmmakers have even included a downloadable Discussion Guide which includes my article “Hearty Laughter –A Heart-to-Heart Connection That Builds Bridges,” along with many other talking points, interviews with the film makers, and suggestions for engaging around the movie.

Again, please go here to find out more (https://www.freetriptoegypt.com/about) and make plans to see the movie and participate in the live streamed discussion this Wednesday.

Meanwhile, enjoy the interview live this Tuesday, June 11th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You’ll also be able to listen to it in our archives. Go here on Thursday the 13th (https://wikipolitiki.com/) and scroll down to Latest Wiki Podcast.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/tarek-mounib-guess-who-s-coming-to-dinner-2019-style-a93a6c130cd78c992749462ff75805d3Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:44:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesTarek Mounib – Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner – 2019 Style Aired Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST “Free Trip to Egypt” A Journey From the Illusion of Separation to the Truth of Oneness Interview with Tarek Mounib, Producer of the...
Aired Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

“Free Trip to Egypt” A Journey From the Illusion of Separation to the Truth of Oneness

Interview with Tarek Mounib, Producer of the Documentary “Free Trip to Egypt”

“The one thing that will save humankind is human kindness.” — Swami Beyondananda

It was more than 50 years ago that an envelope-pushing motion picture broke the issue of interracial marriage into mainstream consciousness. In “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” starring Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier and Katherine Houghton, two families get to confront societal taboos and personal conflicts as an interracial couple announce their pending marriage. The movie ends with mutual acceptance and both families sitting down to dinner together.

Note that the movie wasn’t called “Guess Who’s Coming for Coffee?”

There is something about the ritual of sharing food, company and conversation that can transform the illusion of separation into the truth of oneness. And just as the aforementioned movie opened doors and possibilities half a century ago, perhaps a new film can help heal the misunderstandings and conflicts between Americans and the Muslim world.

Tarek Mounib, a Canadian-Egyptian entrepreneur living in Switzerland was troubled by a world that seemed ever more divided and polarized. In response to increasing levels of anger and hatred towards “the other” on American social and broadcast media, he resolved to reach out to the very people who fear his culture, with an intriguing idea. With the aim of trying to build mutual understanding, Tarek traveled across the United States in order to find Americans who feel threatened by Islam and offered them a Free Trip to Egypt. (Spoiler: He goes to Donald Trump rallies to find these people.)

The resulting documentary by the same name is the story of those who had the courage – despite their preconceptions – to take Tarek up on the offer. You’ll have to see the movie to get the full picture, but I predict you will be moved, transformed and encouraged about our potential to “re-humanize” the other. (See below for special screening information)

I am thrilled and honored to have Tarek as my guest on Wiki Politiki this week in particular, because the film will be specially screened in 500 theaters nationwide this Wednesday, June 12th. You can click on the site below to find out where it is playing near you. (https://www.freetriptoegypt.com/watch#event_summary)

The filmmakers have even included a downloadable Discussion Guide which includes my article “Hearty Laughter –A Heart-to-Heart Connection That Builds Bridges,” along with many other talking points, interviews with the film makers, and suggestions for engaging around the movie.

Again, please go here to find out more (https://www.freetriptoegypt.com/about) and make plans to see the movie and participate in the live streamed discussion this Wednesday.

Meanwhile, enjoy the interview live this Tuesday, June 11th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You’ll also be able to listen to it in our archives. Go here on Thursday the 13th (https://wikipolitiki.com/) and scroll down to Latest Wiki Podcast.

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the...]]>3317consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jill-cody-seduced-and-abandoned--18175199
Aired Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

The “Velvet Coup” That Cost Us Our Democracy, and How We Get It Back

Interview with Jill Cody, Radio Host and Author of “America Abandoned”

“Our commonwealth has been hijacked by a small percentage of the uncommonly wealthy and now we the people must ‘higher-jack” it.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the early 2000s, my friend and colleague Joseph McCormick was going through a dark night of the soul. A hardline conservative, former Army Ranger and a Christian Coalition member, he had just lost a Congressional race in Georgia, and he found himself on a spiritual retreat in a cabin in rural Virginia. While there, he was “adopted” by a band of hippies, and he had an epiphany — that fundamentally, all of us really want the same things, except we’ve been divided by habit and tribalism. He decided his mission was to “reunite America.” He got a grant and set about to interview luminaries across the political spectrum, asking one question: What ails America, and how do we fix it?

His interviewees, ranging from Ralph Nader and Noam Chomsky on the left, to Ross Perot and Grover Norquist on the right, pretty much all said the same thing: Citizen engagement. We the people have become disengaged from the political process, and only by re-engaging can we rebalance the balance of power.

Well, here we are fifteen or so years later, and we seem more divided than ever. Those who are engaged, tend to be polarized to one side or the other. The media accentuates the polarities so that political conversations tend to create a lot of heat, and very little light.

The good news is that more and more Americans are awakening from the dueling dualities puppet show, and recognizing that we now need to engage in an entirely new way, independent of the two political parties. Instead of “following” parties or candidates, we the people need to LEAD the conversation.

Our guest this week, Jill Cody is a citizen advocate, award-winning author, and radio host. She’s held a life-long passion for knowledge and a will to inspire change in politics, the environment, higher education, and organizational development. During Jill’s 31-year career in public service, she saw our democracy slipping away in slow motion. This observation inspired her to research what happened that ended up explained in her international award-winning book, America Abandoned: The Secret Velvet Coup That Cost Us Our Democracy.

Prior to that Jill was personally trained and authorized by vice president Al Gore to share his “An Inconvenient Truth” presentation with schools and community groups across Silicon Valley. Her passion for educating anyone who would listen, led her to write Climate Abandoned: We’re on the Endangered Species List published this past Earth Day and became a #1 Amazon Bestseller.

Currently Jill hosts a bi-weekly radio show “Be Bold America!” on KSQD 90.7FM serving the Monterey Bay and the world, to discuss ideas on how to reunite this country and save our democracy.

As Jill examined her own family history and the role “abandonment” played, she recognized that the American people have been seduced by the American dream, and then abandoned by those who hold the real power. And now, we must re-engage as a more awakened and wiser body politic. Hence, the “Great Upwising”…

Instead of being divided and conquered, how DO we “unite and prevail”?

If you’re ready to engage in this new and fruitful conversation, please tune in this Tuesday, June 4th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/jill-cody-seduced-and-abandoned-b4e8e605970020480d7a3bb2dfd56498Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:44:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesJill Cody – Seduced and Abandoned Aired Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST The “Velvet Coup” That Cost Us Our Democracy, and How We Get It Back Interview with Jill Cody, Radio Host and Author of “America Abandoned” “Our commonwealth...
Aired Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

The “Velvet Coup” That Cost Us Our Democracy, and How We Get It Back

Interview with Jill Cody, Radio Host and Author of “America Abandoned”

“Our commonwealth has been hijacked by a small percentage of the uncommonly wealthy and now we the people must ‘higher-jack” it.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the early 2000s, my friend and colleague Joseph McCormick was going through a dark night of the soul. A hardline conservative, former Army Ranger and a Christian Coalition member, he had just lost a Congressional race in Georgia, and he found himself on a spiritual retreat in a cabin in rural Virginia. While there, he was “adopted” by a band of hippies, and he had an epiphany — that fundamentally, all of us really want the same things, except we’ve been divided by habit and tribalism. He decided his mission was to “reunite America.” He got a grant and set about to interview luminaries across the political spectrum, asking one question: What ails America, and how do we fix it?

His interviewees, ranging from Ralph Nader and Noam Chomsky on the left, to Ross Perot and Grover Norquist on the right, pretty much all said the same thing: Citizen engagement. We the people have become disengaged from the political process, and only by re-engaging can we rebalance the balance of power.

Well, here we are fifteen or so years later, and we seem more divided than ever. Those who are engaged, tend to be polarized to one side or the other. The media accentuates the polarities so that political conversations tend to create a lot of heat, and very little light.

The good news is that more and more Americans are awakening from the dueling dualities puppet show, and recognizing that we now need to engage in an entirely new way, independent of the two political parties. Instead of “following” parties or candidates, we the people need to LEAD the conversation.

Our guest this week, Jill Cody is a citizen advocate, award-winning author, and radio host. She’s held a life-long passion for knowledge and a will to inspire change in politics, the environment, higher education, and organizational development. During Jill’s 31-year career in public service, she saw our democracy slipping away in slow motion. This observation inspired her to research what happened that ended up explained in her international award-winning book, America Abandoned: The Secret Velvet Coup That Cost Us Our Democracy.

Prior to that Jill was personally trained and authorized by vice president Al Gore to share his “An Inconvenient Truth” presentation with schools and community groups across Silicon Valley. Her passion for educating anyone who would listen, led her to write Climate Abandoned: We’re on the Endangered Species List published this past Earth Day and became a #1 Amazon Bestseller.

Currently Jill hosts a bi-weekly radio show “Be Bold America!” on KSQD 90.7FM serving the Monterey Bay and the world, to discuss ideas on how to reunite this country and save our democracy.

As Jill examined her own family history and the role “abandonment” played, she recognized that the American people have been seduced by the American dream, and then abandoned by those who hold the real power. And now, we must re-engage as a more awakened and wiser body politic. Hence, the “Great Upwising”…

Instead of being divided and conquered, how DO we “unite and prevail”?

If you’re ready to engage in this new and fruitful conversation, please tune in this Tuesday, June 4th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties...]]>3361consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/del-bigtree-the-real-story-behind-vaxxed--18112245
Aired Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Del Bigtree, Producer of “Vaxxed”

“The truth shall UPSET you free.” — Swami Beyondananda

My cosmic comic cohorts in the Firesign Theatre said it in their 1974 comedy record: Everything You Know Is Wrong.

Boy, were they right.

And that’s even truer when you are convinced everything you know is right. Take the “anti-vaccination” movement — or rather the anti-anti-vaccination movement. A couple of months ago, a “progressive” audience pretty much booed me off the stage when I made a peripheral reference to mandatory vaccinations maybe not being such a good idea.

I might have been one of those booing boors, had it not been for a posting by my esteemed colleague, Mark Crispin Miller, in 2016. Mark had his own “upwising” after the 2004 election when he published his book, Fooled Again: The Real Case For Electoral Reform.

The book offered ample evidence of electoral fixes in 2000 and 2004, including hacked voting machines. Mark eagerly awaited the positive reviews that would come from left stalwarts like Democracy Now and Mother Jones. But they never came. The response from the progressive press and the Democratic Party was deafening silence.

They were simply unwilling to take on the established order, where apparently the Democrats were supposed to lose. And while that party seemed willing to accept that fated role, Mark was not willing to go along with it. And he has become one of the few “alt left” journalists willing to call out the establishment on issues that are conveniently dismissed as “conspiracy theories.”

So when I read his post on the controversial movie, Vaxxed. dated April 2, 2016 my eyes were opened. Subsequently, I’ve watched the Truth About Vaccines video series, and was surprised to find that most of the doctors interviewed favored vaccines — but were alarmed at how many were given at once to young babies primarily for financial gain, how much money Big Pharma was making on the vaccines, how studies linking vaccines to autism and other conditions were suppressed, and how doctors who had any objections have been marginalized, ostracized, and worse.

Perhaps now that the pharmaceutical industry is being held accountable for the opioid crisis, there is the perfect opportunity to break the vaccination issue through the “soundless barrier.”

That’s why I am thrilled and honored to have as my guest on Wiki Politiki this week Del Bigtree, the producer of the aforementioned Vaxxed movie, which was supposed to air at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2016 but was withdrawn. You can read the “official” story in Wikipedia where you will notice they use loaded words like “pseudoscience” … “discredited” … “anti-vaccine propaganda film”, etc. Speaking of “discredited”, if reading this entry doesn’t evoke Pravda (the Russian word for “truth” that the Russian people recognized to mean “lies”) then … well, might as well leave Orwell enough alone.

Del Bigtree’s foray into the vaccine issue was anything but intentional. After spending a decade celebrating great doctors, cutting edge surgeries and medical breakthroughs as a producer on The Dr. Phil Show and the CBS medical talk show, The Doctors, it was a routine investigation into the story of a whistleblower at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that catapulted Del into the vaccine debate. When every news agency in television, including The Doctors, refused to cover the story of Dr. William Thompson, a senior scientist at the CDC who had provided over 10,000 documents to support his claim that the agency had destroyed scientific evidence proving a connection between vaccines and autism, Del put his career on the line and left network television to make one of the most controversial documentaries in history: Vaxxed: From Cover-Up To Catastrophe. The film made worldwide news when it was abruptly removed from the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival lineup under unprecedented pressure by the festival’s medical sponsor, The Sloan Foundation.

Del has since become one of the preeminent voices of the vaccine risk awareness movement around the world. He is the founder of the non-profit, Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), and host of a rapidly growing internet talk show The HighWire, boasting over 33 million views to date.

You can find out more about ICAN here. https://icandecide.org/

If you’re ready to have the veils lifted on the vexing issue of vaccinations, please tune in this Tuesday, May 28th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/del-bigtree-the-real-story-behind-vaxxed-16d1b7a83d116c56032fd82e17d2f3afWed, 29 May 2019 01:26:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesThe Real Story Behind “Vaxxed” – How the Body Politic Can Emerge From a “Pharmaceutically Induced Coma” Aired Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST Interview with Del Bigtree, Producer of “Vaxxed” “The truth shall UPSET you free.” — Swami...
Aired Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Del Bigtree, Producer of “Vaxxed”

“The truth shall UPSET you free.” — Swami Beyondananda

My cosmic comic cohorts in the Firesign Theatre said it in their 1974 comedy record: Everything You Know Is Wrong.

Boy, were they right.

And that’s even truer when you are convinced everything you know is right. Take the “anti-vaccination” movement — or rather the anti-anti-vaccination movement. A couple of months ago, a “progressive” audience pretty much booed me off the stage when I made a peripheral reference to mandatory vaccinations maybe not being such a good idea.

I might have been one of those booing boors, had it not been for a posting by my esteemed colleague, Mark Crispin Miller, in 2016. Mark had his own “upwising” after the 2004 election when he published his book, Fooled Again: The Real Case For Electoral Reform.

The book offered ample evidence of electoral fixes in 2000 and 2004, including hacked voting machines. Mark eagerly awaited the positive reviews that would come from left stalwarts like Democracy Now and Mother Jones. But they never came. The response from the progressive press and the Democratic Party was deafening silence.

They were simply unwilling to take on the established order, where apparently the Democrats were supposed to lose. And while that party seemed willing to accept that fated role, Mark was not willing to go along with it. And he has become one of the few “alt left” journalists willing to call out the establishment on issues that are conveniently dismissed as “conspiracy theories.”

So when I read his post on the controversial movie, Vaxxed. dated April 2, 2016 my eyes were opened. Subsequently, I’ve watched the Truth About Vaccines video series, and was surprised to find that most of the doctors interviewed favored vaccines — but were alarmed at how many were given at once to young babies primarily for financial gain, how much money Big Pharma was making on the vaccines, how studies linking vaccines to autism and other conditions were suppressed, and how doctors who had any objections have been marginalized, ostracized, and worse.

Perhaps now that the pharmaceutical industry is being held accountable for the opioid crisis, there is the perfect opportunity to break the vaccination issue through the “soundless barrier.”

That’s why I am thrilled and honored to have as my guest on Wiki Politiki this week Del Bigtree, the producer of the aforementioned Vaxxed movie, which was supposed to air at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2016 but was withdrawn. You can read the “official” story in Wikipedia where you will notice they use loaded words like “pseudoscience” … “discredited” … “anti-vaccine propaganda film”, etc. Speaking of “discredited”, if reading this entry doesn’t evoke Pravda (the Russian word for “truth” that the Russian people recognized to mean “lies”) then … well, might as well leave Orwell enough alone.

Del Bigtree’s foray into the vaccine issue was anything but intentional. After spending a decade celebrating great doctors, cutting edge surgeries and medical breakthroughs as a producer on The Dr. Phil Show and the CBS medical talk show, The Doctors, it was a routine investigation into the story of a whistleblower at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that catapulted Del into the vaccine debate. When every news agency in television, including The Doctors, refused to cover the story of Dr. William Thompson, a senior scientist at the CDC who had provided over 10,000 documents to support his claim that the agency had destroyed scientific evidence proving a connection between vaccines and autism, Del put his career on the line and left network television to make one of...]]>3260consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harvey-stone-the-next-ten-years--18040021
Aired Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Writer, Speaker, and Optimist Harvey Stone

“We live on a shrinking planet that could definitely use a good shrink.” — Swami Beyondananda

Back in my teaching days, I had a hilarious colleague who loved to channel Mel Brooks’ 2000-year-old man character, who naturally — or unnaturally — spoke with a Yiddish accent. I knew my friend was considering changing schools so when I ran into him, I asked him “So, what are you doing next year?”

And he answered in that perfect Yiddish inflection, “Oh? They’re having ANOTHER ONE?”

Apparently we are too — years, that is. And given how stressful years have been in recent years, looking into the future feels a bit like watching previews for the next dystopian epic. From a higher perspective of course, we recognize that chaos is a necessary phase of evolution.

This week’s guest, Harvey Stone — a corporate trainer, sustainability expert, and self-proclaimed optimist — has a coherent and compelling take on where we might be headed over the next decade, and has some surprising insights to help us anticipate and navigate the changes, which he calls “Disruption, Democratization, Demonetization, and Depolarization.”

He writes, “If you think the last decade was a blur, don’t blink during the next one. In fact, take a lot of photos of your world today because you may not recognize it when we welcome in 2030. Along the way, a ton of norms will be disrupted. But we’ve also got a moonshot at democratizing our world, demonetizing our costs, beginning to stabilize our climate, taking several giant steps forwards towards a more sustainable world and (hardest to believe) depolarizing out national politics.”

Harvey has been an executive speechwriter for Apple, IBM, Sony and other firms, and has consulted with companies and international agencies on sustainability and its impacts. He has written a video script for the World Bank on carbon-pricing strategies, as well as a “Climate Change and Development” training program for its internal staff and its economically-developing client countries. He has also hosted a radio show highlighting sustainability and published an action-thriller novel, “Melting Down”, to reach a broader audience with climate issues.

If you’re looking to see beyond our current “shituation” to find a likelier story — and a future more to your liking, please tune in this Tuesday, May 14th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/harvey-stone-the-next-ten-years-c7379f2be30a68a03fe18da704e38b2dWed, 22 May 2019 01:30:33 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesHarvey Stone – The Next Ten Years: Breakdown, Breakthrough and Breakaway Aired Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST Interview with Writer, Speaker, and Optimist Harvey Stone “We live on a shrinking planet that could definitely use a good...
Aired Tuesday, 21 May 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Writer, Speaker, and Optimist Harvey Stone

“We live on a shrinking planet that could definitely use a good shrink.” — Swami Beyondananda

Back in my teaching days, I had a hilarious colleague who loved to channel Mel Brooks’ 2000-year-old man character, who naturally — or unnaturally — spoke with a Yiddish accent. I knew my friend was considering changing schools so when I ran into him, I asked him “So, what are you doing next year?”

And he answered in that perfect Yiddish inflection, “Oh? They’re having ANOTHER ONE?”

Apparently we are too — years, that is. And given how stressful years have been in recent years, looking into the future feels a bit like watching previews for the next dystopian epic. From a higher perspective of course, we recognize that chaos is a necessary phase of evolution.

This week’s guest, Harvey Stone — a corporate trainer, sustainability expert, and self-proclaimed optimist — has a coherent and compelling take on where we might be headed over the next decade, and has some surprising insights to help us anticipate and navigate the changes, which he calls “Disruption, Democratization, Demonetization, and Depolarization.”

He writes, “If you think the last decade was a blur, don’t blink during the next one. In fact, take a lot of photos of your world today because you may not recognize it when we welcome in 2030. Along the way, a ton of norms will be disrupted. But we’ve also got a moonshot at democratizing our world, demonetizing our costs, beginning to stabilize our climate, taking several giant steps forwards towards a more sustainable world and (hardest to believe) depolarizing out national politics.”

Harvey has been an executive speechwriter for Apple, IBM, Sony and other firms, and has consulted with companies and international agencies on sustainability and its impacts. He has written a video script for the World Bank on carbon-pricing strategies, as well as a “Climate Change and Development” training program for its internal staff and its economically-developing client countries. He has also hosted a radio show highlighting sustainability and published an action-thriller novel, “Melting Down”, to reach a broader audience with climate issues.

If you’re looking to see beyond our current “shituation” to find a likelier story — and a future more to your liking, please tune in this Tuesday, May 14th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/
3400consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leah-lamb-spontaneous-remission-through-spontaneous-remissioning--17801367
Aired Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Bringing Grace, Beauty, and Love Into Our Times Through Sacred Storytelling

Interview with Author and Storyteller Leah Lamb

“Stick to your old story, and you’re stuck with it.” — Swami Beyondananda

Cellular biologist Bruce Lipton says crisis precipitates evolution and if we look at the current crises we face — ecologic, economic, political and spiritual — we can conclude that the chances of precipitation are 100%.

Those who are paying attention are alarmed and concerned. Those paying even closer attention recognize that not just our civilization, but the web of life itself is at stake. Sadly, some of those who’ve been active for years have given up in frustration. We’re on track for a train wreck they say, and only a miracle can save us.

But … did you know, there is actually a template for miracles?

We can begin with the phenomenon called spontaneous remission. We read about these seemingly anomalous healings all the time, or perhaps we know someone who has had one. One day, the individual is on death’s door with a “fatal illness.” The next day, they are inexplicably symptom free. This kind of miraculous change that cannot be explained through ordinary science is often deemed a Divine intervention, part of the unknowable mystery.

But there might be more to it.

Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, author of Coyote Medicine, tells us that spontaneous remission is often preceded by “a change of story.” In other words, our feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and the meaning we attribute to our situation may actually change the “field” in such a way that it impacts our physical reality. Can this also be true of our collective story and beliefs, and our collective reality? That’s what my book with Bruce Lipton, Spontaneous Evolution, is all about. As we say in the book:

The spontaneous remission we seek appears to be contingent upon a spontaneous re-missioning of civilization through which we change our mission from one based on survival of the individual to one that encompasses survival of the species.

Our guest this week, Leah Lamb, calls herself a “sacred storyteller” and our conversation will focus on how we “unravel” the old yarn, the one that doesn’t serve our evolution, and weave ourselves a new one. The Bible says, “In the beginning was the word.” Leah reiterates that every origin story in every culture tells us, “the world is sung, spoken or chanted into existence.”

Leah Lamb, MSW, works with story as a tool for personal transformation and social change. Leah has authored short stories, documentaries, and award winning PSA’s about the environment. She produced and hosted The Green Channel at Current TV.

Her articles have been featured in Fast Company, Spirituality & Health Magazine, and National Geographic News Watch. She now produces an online school for sacred storytelling called Speak the Spark, and is about to release her first guide to storytelling: A REBEL TELL: A Guide Book To Seeing, Hearing, and Creating Stories In Transition Times.

If you’re ready to deconstruct stories that no longer work, and build the stories that will bring us to a truly new future, please tune in this Tuesday, April 30th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Leah Lamb and her work, please go here: https://www.leahlamb.com/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/leah-lamb-spontaneous-remission-through-spontaneous-remissioning-247855c346330740fc6f8631a24f3242Wed, 01 May 2019 01:33:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesLeah Lamb – Spontaneous Remission Through Spontaneous Remissioning Aired Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST Bringing Grace, Beauty, and Love Into Our Times Through Sacred Storytelling Interview with Author and Storyteller Leah Lamb...
Aired Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Bringing Grace, Beauty, and Love Into Our Times Through Sacred Storytelling

Interview with Author and Storyteller Leah Lamb

“Stick to your old story, and you’re stuck with it.” — Swami Beyondananda

Cellular biologist Bruce Lipton says crisis precipitates evolution and if we look at the current crises we face — ecologic, economic, political and spiritual — we can conclude that the chances of precipitation are 100%.

Those who are paying attention are alarmed and concerned. Those paying even closer attention recognize that not just our civilization, but the web of life itself is at stake. Sadly, some of those who’ve been active for years have given up in frustration. We’re on track for a train wreck they say, and only a miracle can save us.

But … did you know, there is actually a template for miracles?

We can begin with the phenomenon called spontaneous remission. We read about these seemingly anomalous healings all the time, or perhaps we know someone who has had one. One day, the individual is on death’s door with a “fatal illness.” The next day, they are inexplicably symptom free. This kind of miraculous change that cannot be explained through ordinary science is often deemed a Divine intervention, part of the unknowable mystery.

But there might be more to it.

Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, author of Coyote Medicine, tells us that spontaneous remission is often preceded by “a change of story.” In other words, our feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and the meaning we attribute to our situation may actually change the “field” in such a way that it impacts our physical reality. Can this also be true of our collective story and beliefs, and our collective reality? That’s what my book with Bruce Lipton, Spontaneous Evolution, is all about. As we say in the book:

The spontaneous remission we seek appears to be contingent upon a spontaneous re-missioning of civilization through which we change our mission from one based on survival of the individual to one that encompasses survival of the species.

Our guest this week, Leah Lamb, calls herself a “sacred storyteller” and our conversation will focus on how we “unravel” the old yarn, the one that doesn’t serve our evolution, and weave ourselves a new one. The Bible says, “In the beginning was the word.” Leah reiterates that every origin story in every culture tells us, “the world is sung, spoken or chanted into existence.”

Leah Lamb, MSW, works with story as a tool for personal transformation and social change. Leah has authored short stories, documentaries, and award winning PSA’s about the environment. She produced and hosted The Green Channel at Current TV.

Her articles have been featured in Fast Company, Spirituality & Health Magazine, and National Geographic News Watch. She now produces an online school for sacred storytelling called Speak the Spark, and is about to release her first guide to storytelling: A REBEL TELL: A Guide Book To Seeing, Hearing, and Creating Stories In Transition Times.

If you’re ready to deconstruct stories that no longer work, and build the stories that will bring us to a truly new future, please tune in this Tuesday, April 30th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Leah Lamb and her work, please go here: https://www.leahlamb.com/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of...]]>3403consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eleanor-lecain-from-trauma-to-transformation--17729115
Aired Tuesday, 23 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Author and Political Consultant Eleanor LeCain

“If crisis precipitates evolution, the chances of precipitation are 100%.” — Swami Beyondananda

My comedian colleague Will Durst proclaims that the body politic is suffering from PTSD — President Trump Stress Disorder. While the trauma is palpable, it’s also important to recognize — as one of my correspondents recently shared — “beneath every festering pus hole is a deeper infection.”

In this next phase of the seemingly never-ending election season, we are once again being diverted to personalities and surface issues — when the deeper crisis is demanding to be addressed. From climate change to political climate change, we are called upon to move past divisive rhetoric to a unifying vision. As Van Jones pointed out several years ago, Martin Luther King’s famed speech was “I have a dream” not “I have a complaint.”

So other than wanting Trumpty Dumpty to have a great fall, what DO the sane and reverent majority want? What is our dream, our vision for a healthy future? Where is the opportunity in the crisis, and how do we unify to bring it forth?

Our guest this week, Eleanor LeCain, is particularly suited for this conversation. She is both a visionary and political strategist, who advises candidates on all areas of domestic policy and campaign strategy. She has extensive experience in successfully electing progressives at the federal, state and local level. She currently serves as the top Issues advisor to the presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. In 2016, she was the National Director of the She Wins We Win campaign to elect Democratic women to Congress. In 2014, she was campaign manager for Marianne Williamson for Congress in Los Angeles. In 2012, she helped Elizabeth Warren win a seat in the US Senate.

Her book, Breakthrough Solutions: How to Improve Your Life and Change the World by Building on What Works, has an Introduction by the Dalai Lama. The book profiles key innovations in areas such as education, crime, green jobs, and ending poverty. Her articles are published widely from the New York Times to the Boston Business Journal to Le Monde in Paris, France. She hosts her own show, All Together Now, on PRN radio.

If you’re seeking a visionary yet grounded approach to a unifying and forward-thinking movement, please tune in this Tuesday, April 23rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET if you’re ready to be educated, inspired and activated! http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Eleanor LeCain and her radio show, please go here: http://prn.fm/hosts-ellen-kamhi-2

To read her most recent article, go here: https://prospect.org/authors/eleanor-lecain

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/eleanor-lecain-from-trauma-to-transformation-c9ea15b620f944dec817125affe3fec2Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:11:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesFrom Trauma to Transformation – How To Make Our Political Crisis A Rebirth Aired Tuesday, 23 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST Interview with Author and Political Consultant Eleanor LeCain “If crisis precipitates evolution, the chances of...
Aired Tuesday, 23 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Author and Political Consultant Eleanor LeCain

“If crisis precipitates evolution, the chances of precipitation are 100%.” — Swami Beyondananda

My comedian colleague Will Durst proclaims that the body politic is suffering from PTSD — President Trump Stress Disorder. While the trauma is palpable, it’s also important to recognize — as one of my correspondents recently shared — “beneath every festering pus hole is a deeper infection.”

In this next phase of the seemingly never-ending election season, we are once again being diverted to personalities and surface issues — when the deeper crisis is demanding to be addressed. From climate change to political climate change, we are called upon to move past divisive rhetoric to a unifying vision. As Van Jones pointed out several years ago, Martin Luther King’s famed speech was “I have a dream” not “I have a complaint.”

So other than wanting Trumpty Dumpty to have a great fall, what DO the sane and reverent majority want? What is our dream, our vision for a healthy future? Where is the opportunity in the crisis, and how do we unify to bring it forth?

Our guest this week, Eleanor LeCain, is particularly suited for this conversation. She is both a visionary and political strategist, who advises candidates on all areas of domestic policy and campaign strategy. She has extensive experience in successfully electing progressives at the federal, state and local level. She currently serves as the top Issues advisor to the presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. In 2016, she was the National Director of the She Wins We Win campaign to elect Democratic women to Congress. In 2014, she was campaign manager for Marianne Williamson for Congress in Los Angeles. In 2012, she helped Elizabeth Warren win a seat in the US Senate.

Her book, Breakthrough Solutions: How to Improve Your Life and Change the World by Building on What Works, has an Introduction by the Dalai Lama. The book profiles key innovations in areas such as education, crime, green jobs, and ending poverty. Her articles are published widely from the New York Times to the Boston Business Journal to Le Monde in Paris, France. She hosts her own show, All Together Now, on PRN radio.

If you’re seeking a visionary yet grounded approach to a unifying and forward-thinking movement, please tune in this Tuesday, April 23rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET if you’re ready to be educated, inspired and activated! http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Eleanor LeCain and her radio show, please go here: http://prn.fm/hosts-ellen-kamhi-2

To read her most recent article, go here: https://prospect.org/authors/eleanor-lecain

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki...]]>3404consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zen-honeycutt-unstoppable--17662166
Aired Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Author and Moms Across America Founder Zen Honeycutt

“Just because glyphosates have toxified our soil, our crops and our microbiome don’t mean we should take it poisonally.” — Swami Beyondananda

It has long been said that necessity is the mother of invention. But … sometimes it is motherhood that makes invention necessary.

Moms Across America grew out of one mother’s concern about her children’s health. Several years ago, Zen Honeycutt’s boys were suffering from chronic health issues — allergies, asthma, autoimmune issues and even autism. She writes, “It was overwhelming- I felt terrified and helpless. Then I learned about the food supply and the toxins our children are exposed to, started Moms Across America and connected with thousands of people dedicated to health.”

That one decision to educate herself and take charge of her family’s health has sparked an “upwising” that has impacted thousands of other families and moved the dial:

• 600+ Mothers Against America volunteers have hosted 1000+ events nationwide.
• Organic food products are growing 3 times faster than conventional
• 82% of America households now buy some form of organic food – Organic Trade Association
• Over 200 locations have restricted or banned glyphosate.
• There are now countless healthy children whose families hope for the future has been restored.

Having immersed myself in this conversation in recent months, I’ve concluded that when it comes to glyphosates (the key ingredient in Monsanto’s Round-Up and other herbicides), there are two kinds of people: The kind who are concerned if not alarmed … and those who haven’t looked into the issue.

Meanwhile, Monsanto — now part of Bayer, those wonderful folks who brought us Auschwitz — and their minions continue to spread disinformation disguised as “science”, in spite of the recent successful lawsuits affirming the link between glyphosate exposure and cancer.

If you would like to find out more about Round-Up, glyphosates and GMOs — and how to mitigate the harm they do, and inform others — tune in for this inspiring story of how one concerned mother moved the dial.

Tune in this Tuesday, April 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET if you’re ready to be educated, inspired and activated! http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about the Unstoppable and Moms Across America, please go here: https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/zen-honeycutt-unstoppable-edd0baca4e94a1ddb910f927e92b34f5Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:52:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesUnstoppable! – How A Concerned Mother Launched a Movement to Free the World of GMOs and Glyphosates Aired Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST Interview with Author and Moms Across America Founder Zen Honeycutt “Just because...
Aired Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Author and Moms Across America Founder Zen Honeycutt

“Just because glyphosates have toxified our soil, our crops and our microbiome don’t mean we should take it poisonally.” — Swami Beyondananda

It has long been said that necessity is the mother of invention. But … sometimes it is motherhood that makes invention necessary.

Moms Across America grew out of one mother’s concern about her children’s health. Several years ago, Zen Honeycutt’s boys were suffering from chronic health issues — allergies, asthma, autoimmune issues and even autism. She writes, “It was overwhelming- I felt terrified and helpless. Then I learned about the food supply and the toxins our children are exposed to, started Moms Across America and connected with thousands of people dedicated to health.”

That one decision to educate herself and take charge of her family’s health has sparked an “upwising” that has impacted thousands of other families and moved the dial:

• 600+ Mothers Against America volunteers have hosted 1000+ events nationwide.
• Organic food products are growing 3 times faster than conventional
• 82% of America households now buy some form of organic food – Organic Trade Association
• Over 200 locations have restricted or banned glyphosate.
• There are now countless healthy children whose families hope for the future has been restored.

Having immersed myself in this conversation in recent months, I’ve concluded that when it comes to glyphosates (the key ingredient in Monsanto’s Round-Up and other herbicides), there are two kinds of people: The kind who are concerned if not alarmed … and those who haven’t looked into the issue.

Meanwhile, Monsanto — now part of Bayer, those wonderful folks who brought us Auschwitz — and their minions continue to spread disinformation disguised as “science”, in spite of the recent successful lawsuits affirming the link between glyphosate exposure and cancer.

If you would like to find out more about Round-Up, glyphosates and GMOs — and how to mitigate the harm they do, and inform others — tune in for this inspiring story of how one concerned mother moved the dial.

Tune in this Tuesday, April 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET if you’re ready to be educated, inspired and activated! http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about the Unstoppable and Moms Across America, please go here: https://www.momsacrossamerica.com/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: 3403consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-smith-the-financial-freedom-act--17592342
Aired Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Author and Entrepreneur Scott Smith, Founder of the Foundation for a Better Economy

“If we are going to have a casino economy, let’s at least make sure we the people are the ‘house’.” — Swami Beyondananda

Ready to stretch your imagination?

You sure?

OK … Imagine as if by magic, there is no more income tax, no more sales tax, or property tax. Then imagine we find a way to magically pay for everything the government currently spends money on … plus free health care for all, social security that is “secure” forever, and a guaranteed income of about $24,000 a year for every adult American. Oh, and then imagine all of this, AND we pay off the national debt.

Our guest this week, Scott Smith, an economic visionary with feet-on-the-ground experience has a plan to do just that. He calls his proposed legislation the Financial Freedom Act … and by taxing the $5 quadrillion in financial transactions that take place every year instead of the mere $16 trillion in income, we can finance the world of our dreams.

Over the past several generations our economy has shifted from the “material economy” (the part of the economy that is about making “things”) to the “monetary economy” (the part of the economy that is about making money). With factories closing and production jobs going offshore, an entirely new industry has become the way to create wealth. Our tax system that was created more than a century ago reflects a time when most of the money in the economy has given way to what is called “financialization”. Our economy is basically centered on making money rather than producing value. Meanwhile the financial economy — the world of interest, speculation, mergers and acquisitions — expands unfettered, while those who produce and provide “income” is forced to bear the burden.

I read the shortened version of Scott Smith’s book, and I find it one of the most promising, heartening, transformational and doable proposals I have ever seen. Sure, the financial institutions and reified powers in power will fight the idea tooth and nail. But as what the Swami would call “a critical mass of the heretofore uncritical masses” hear about it, the movement to enact it will make the Tea Party and Occupy movements seem like sewing circles.

Scott Smith was an early pioneer in structured finance, launching the first mixed-property commercial mortgage conduit and securing a billion-dollar line of credit from Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ). Scott also helped structure financing for President Nelson Mandela’s Redevelopment Program for affordable housing.

He is founder and former publisher of Kidz Magazine, which invited young readers to submit content. The publication grew from a local magazine to an international media channel, with a circulation that spanned 30 nations. Scott also is the co-founder of two Colorado charter schools, Summit Middle School and Peak-to-Peak Charter School, the latter of which is ranked among the nation’s top schools by Time Magazine and U.S. News & World Report.

Seriously and humorously, this might be one of the MOST IMPORTANT INTERVIEWS I have ever done!

Tune in this Tuesday, April 9th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET if you’re ready for REAL economic change in this country. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about the Financial Freedom Act, please go here: https://abettereconomy.org/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/scott-smith-the-financial-freedom-act-a9f7045a08d3e6ad2fa75e56f9a12b08Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:33:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesThe Financial Freedom Act – How to Eliminate the Income Tax and Pay For All We Need… And More Aired Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST Interview with Author and Entrepreneur Scott Smith, Founder of the Foundation for a Better Economy...
Aired Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Interview with Author and Entrepreneur Scott Smith, Founder of the Foundation for a Better Economy

“If we are going to have a casino economy, let’s at least make sure we the people are the ‘house’.” — Swami Beyondananda

Ready to stretch your imagination?

You sure?

OK … Imagine as if by magic, there is no more income tax, no more sales tax, or property tax. Then imagine we find a way to magically pay for everything the government currently spends money on … plus free health care for all, social security that is “secure” forever, and a guaranteed income of about $24,000 a year for every adult American. Oh, and then imagine all of this, AND we pay off the national debt.

Our guest this week, Scott Smith, an economic visionary with feet-on-the-ground experience has a plan to do just that. He calls his proposed legislation the Financial Freedom Act … and by taxing the $5 quadrillion in financial transactions that take place every year instead of the mere $16 trillion in income, we can finance the world of our dreams.

Over the past several generations our economy has shifted from the “material economy” (the part of the economy that is about making “things”) to the “monetary economy” (the part of the economy that is about making money). With factories closing and production jobs going offshore, an entirely new industry has become the way to create wealth. Our tax system that was created more than a century ago reflects a time when most of the money in the economy has given way to what is called “financialization”. Our economy is basically centered on making money rather than producing value. Meanwhile the financial economy — the world of interest, speculation, mergers and acquisitions — expands unfettered, while those who produce and provide “income” is forced to bear the burden.

I read the shortened version of Scott Smith’s book, and I find it one of the most promising, heartening, transformational and doable proposals I have ever seen. Sure, the financial institutions and reified powers in power will fight the idea tooth and nail. But as what the Swami would call “a critical mass of the heretofore uncritical masses” hear about it, the movement to enact it will make the Tea Party and Occupy movements seem like sewing circles.

Scott Smith was an early pioneer in structured finance, launching the first mixed-property commercial mortgage conduit and securing a billion-dollar line of credit from Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ). Scott also helped structure financing for President Nelson Mandela’s Redevelopment Program for affordable housing.

He is founder and former publisher of Kidz Magazine, which invited young readers to submit content. The publication grew from a local magazine to an international media channel, with a circulation that spanned 30 nations. Scott also is the co-founder of two Colorado charter schools, Summit Middle School and Peak-to-Peak Charter School, the latter of which is ranked among the nation’s top schools by Time Magazine and U.S. News & World Report.

Seriously and humorously, this might be one of the MOST IMPORTANT INTERVIEWS I have ever done!

Tune in this Tuesday, April 9th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET if you’re ready for REAL economic change in this country. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about the Financial Freedom Act, please go here: https://abettereconomy.org/

One more thing… How YOU...]]>3403consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/candidate-tulsi-gabbard-focuses-on-identical-issues-not-identity-issues--17450531
Aired Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) Speaks At University of San Francisco

“There has been a key missing element in government of, by and for the people — the people!” — Swami Beyondananda

Once again it’s time for the (bad) dog and (lame) pony show called “electoral politics” which seems to be designed to keep the American people occupied fighting over “identity issues” instead of gathering around the IDENTICAL ISSUES we all face, cultivating the virtues and values that 90% of us share, and using those to set a standard for governance.

While Presidential campaigns have long been called out as “beauty pageants” and “popularity contests,” the 2016 campaign stood out in stark contrast. It was an “ugly pageant” and “unpopularity contest”, as people rushed to the polls to vote against the candidate they hated more. The results were conclusive: “None-of-the-above” would have won in a landslide.

And here we are once again, with the Democratic (sic) Party establishment set on going back to what the voters didn’t want in 2016, and polishing their image as “we’re not as bad as the other guys”, while a Democratic socialist insurgency seeks to “fight the power” and pull the party leftward.

In the midst of this replay of a scenario that handed Trumpism a victory in 2016, there is one candidate who stands out as sane … coherent … courageous … qualified, and on the scene to be of service, and who is ready to bust the divide-and-conquer game that “pits one group of us against the other for their own gain.”

That candidate is Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), who served as Bernie Sanders’ campaign manager in her home state, and then resigned her position at the Democratic National Committee over how she perceived Bernie to be cheated out of delegates by the DNC.

We had the opportunity to meet her when she came to speak at the University of San Francisco on March 16th … and we were not disappointed. In addition to calling our corruption that is kept in place by both major parties, she announced herself ready, willing and able to stand up to the military industrial complex, and re-purpose billions of dollars toward the wellbeing of the American people, and not the American empire. Unlike every President since Bush Senior, Tulsi actually served in the military during the Iraq War. Consequently, she has no illusions what war looks like, and she is decidedly against “wars of regime change” and “not intimidated by stars on the shoulder”.

She is better than “plainspoken” — she is “real spoken”, forthcoming about her Hindu faith and the “spirit of aloha” that unites us. Yes, yes, yes. George Burns the cynic put it well: “Sincerity and honesty. If you can fake those, you got it made.”

My BS detector says Tulsi is real — a real person, taking on this mission to be in service to our country and its people, not her ego. I am enrolled in seeing her get the 65,000 individual donations that will qualify her for the debates. I’m betting that if you listen in, you will too.

Tune in this Tuesday, March 26th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET if you want to be inspired about the REAL future of politics in this country. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Tulsi Gabbard’s Presidential campaign,please go here: https://www.tulsi2020.com/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/candidate-tulsi-gabbard-focuses-on-identical-issues-not-identity-issues-77b37f8e51c5b2da8ad6171f87a5f6f3Wed, 27 Mar 2019 01:15:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesCandidate Tulsi Gabbard Focuses on IDENTICAL Issues, Not Identity Issues Aired Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) Speaks At University of San Francisco “There has been a key missing element in government...
Aired Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) Speaks At University of San Francisco

“There has been a key missing element in government of, by and for the people — the people!” — Swami Beyondananda

Once again it’s time for the (bad) dog and (lame) pony show called “electoral politics” which seems to be designed to keep the American people occupied fighting over “identity issues” instead of gathering around the IDENTICAL ISSUES we all face, cultivating the virtues and values that 90% of us share, and using those to set a standard for governance.

While Presidential campaigns have long been called out as “beauty pageants” and “popularity contests,” the 2016 campaign stood out in stark contrast. It was an “ugly pageant” and “unpopularity contest”, as people rushed to the polls to vote against the candidate they hated more. The results were conclusive: “None-of-the-above” would have won in a landslide.

And here we are once again, with the Democratic (sic) Party establishment set on going back to what the voters didn’t want in 2016, and polishing their image as “we’re not as bad as the other guys”, while a Democratic socialist insurgency seeks to “fight the power” and pull the party leftward.

In the midst of this replay of a scenario that handed Trumpism a victory in 2016, there is one candidate who stands out as sane … coherent … courageous … qualified, and on the scene to be of service, and who is ready to bust the divide-and-conquer game that “pits one group of us against the other for their own gain.”

That candidate is Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), who served as Bernie Sanders’ campaign manager in her home state, and then resigned her position at the Democratic National Committee over how she perceived Bernie to be cheated out of delegates by the DNC.

We had the opportunity to meet her when she came to speak at the University of San Francisco on March 16th … and we were not disappointed. In addition to calling our corruption that is kept in place by both major parties, she announced herself ready, willing and able to stand up to the military industrial complex, and re-purpose billions of dollars toward the wellbeing of the American people, and not the American empire. Unlike every President since Bush Senior, Tulsi actually served in the military during the Iraq War. Consequently, she has no illusions what war looks like, and she is decidedly against “wars of regime change” and “not intimidated by stars on the shoulder”.

She is better than “plainspoken” — she is “real spoken”, forthcoming about her Hindu faith and the “spirit of aloha” that unites us. Yes, yes, yes. George Burns the cynic put it well: “Sincerity and honesty. If you can fake those, you got it made.”

My BS detector says Tulsi is real — a real person, taking on this mission to be in service to our country and its people, not her ego. I am enrolled in seeing her get the 65,000 individual donations that will qualify her for the debates. I’m betting that if you listen in, you will too.

Tune in this Tuesday, March 26th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET if you want to be inspired about the REAL future of politics in this country. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Tulsi Gabbard’s Presidential campaign,please go here: https://www.tulsi2020.com/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of...]]>3397consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emmanuel-itier-documentaries-for-a-conscious-humanity--17377381
Aired Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

An Interview with Filmmaker Emmanuel Itier

“If you don’t like the current programming, turn off your TV and tell-a-vision instead.” — Swami Beyondananda

Movies move us.

Sure they were originally called “movies” because they were “motion pictures”. And there is something about the total immersion in a darkened theater watching a large screen that “puts us in the picture” and creates a totality of experience that is not just intellectual, but visceral and all-encompassing. That’s why movies move us.

Can movies move us toward an actual movement that moves the world?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, filmmaker Emmanuel Itier thinks so. Born in France, Itier moved to the US 30 years ago and has used his platform in recent years to promote consciousness, and political and spiritual transformation.

His most recent film — created in collaboration with Executive Producer Sharon Stone, is called WE THE PEOPLE — a worldwide exploration of the notions of politics and economics with the likes of Robert Reich, Deepak Chopra, Sharon Stone, Michael Beckwith, Nobel Peace Laureates Mairead Maguire and Tawakkol Karman, Vandana Shiva, Mark Wahlberg, and many others. Says Emmanuel, “If we cultivate caring economies and politics maybe we can build a sustainable planet full of peace, justice and love for everybody. When you watch WE THE PEOPLE you will realize we are not focusing at putting anyone, any party, down but we are focusing on the possible solution to better our Humanity and use the tools of politics and economics to build a sustainable future.”

In the subtitle, Emmanuel uses a compelling and “swami-esque” phrase, “Re-evolution” to cite the need to move beyond the old paradigm “revolution” to the far more constructive and generative “evolution” to describe the passage in front of us.

He says, “This is a re-evolution of peace and love. How can we re-invent ourselves as one humanity, all interconnected, all interdependent from each other? Yes, we need a real change, a real shift of mind set and start looking again as collaborative forces and not as competitors, a peaceful neighbors and not segregated individuals. We need also a leadership inviting us to unite beyond our difference of opinion because we share the same land under the same sky.”

Emmanuel Itier has enjoyed more than two decades of film success prior to this documentary. He directed: Tell Me No Lies (2000), Scarecrow (2002), The Invocation (featuring Deepak Chopra, Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama) and Bermuda Femme (2013). He also produced: Wildflower (1999) and Scarecrow Slayer (2003). In addition, he acted as a co-producer and financing consultant for Johnny Mnemonic, Another 9½ Weeks, Shattered Image (1998), The Dentist (1996), and Progeny (1999). Itier has also been a successful music and film journalist for rock magazines, French TV networks and the Internet for over twenty years. Finally Mr. Itier was a recipient of the 2018 Global Citizen Award from the prestigious United Nation Association, and was named President of The Year 2018 by the Rotary E- Club of World Peace.

Can movies “move us” to massively mobilize and move?

Tune in this Tuesday, March 19th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET and hear what a “new edge” filmmaker has to say. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Emmanuel Itier and We the People please go here: https://www.firstshowing.net/2018/trailer-for-doc-we-the-people-questioning-global-politics-economics/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/emmanuel-itier-documentaries-for-a-conscious-humanity-14085c2dd779e5766290a117d793cab2Wed, 20 Mar 2019 01:15:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesDocumentaries For A Conscious Humanity — Making Peace, One Movie at a Time Aired Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST An Interview with Filmmaker Emmanuel Itier “If you don’t like the current programming, turn off your TV and...
Aired Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

An Interview with Filmmaker Emmanuel Itier

“If you don’t like the current programming, turn off your TV and tell-a-vision instead.” — Swami Beyondananda

Movies move us.

Sure they were originally called “movies” because they were “motion pictures”. And there is something about the total immersion in a darkened theater watching a large screen that “puts us in the picture” and creates a totality of experience that is not just intellectual, but visceral and all-encompassing. That’s why movies move us.

Can movies move us toward an actual movement that moves the world?

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week, filmmaker Emmanuel Itier thinks so. Born in France, Itier moved to the US 30 years ago and has used his platform in recent years to promote consciousness, and political and spiritual transformation.

His most recent film — created in collaboration with Executive Producer Sharon Stone, is called WE THE PEOPLE — a worldwide exploration of the notions of politics and economics with the likes of Robert Reich, Deepak Chopra, Sharon Stone, Michael Beckwith, Nobel Peace Laureates Mairead Maguire and Tawakkol Karman, Vandana Shiva, Mark Wahlberg, and many others. Says Emmanuel, “If we cultivate caring economies and politics maybe we can build a sustainable planet full of peace, justice and love for everybody. When you watch WE THE PEOPLE you will realize we are not focusing at putting anyone, any party, down but we are focusing on the possible solution to better our Humanity and use the tools of politics and economics to build a sustainable future.”

In the subtitle, Emmanuel uses a compelling and “swami-esque” phrase, “Re-evolution” to cite the need to move beyond the old paradigm “revolution” to the far more constructive and generative “evolution” to describe the passage in front of us.

He says, “This is a re-evolution of peace and love. How can we re-invent ourselves as one humanity, all interconnected, all interdependent from each other? Yes, we need a real change, a real shift of mind set and start looking again as collaborative forces and not as competitors, a peaceful neighbors and not segregated individuals. We need also a leadership inviting us to unite beyond our difference of opinion because we share the same land under the same sky.”

Emmanuel Itier has enjoyed more than two decades of film success prior to this documentary. He directed: Tell Me No Lies (2000), Scarecrow (2002), The Invocation (featuring Deepak Chopra, Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama) and Bermuda Femme (2013). He also produced: Wildflower (1999) and Scarecrow Slayer (2003). In addition, he acted as a co-producer and financing consultant for Johnny Mnemonic, Another 9½ Weeks, Shattered Image (1998), The Dentist (1996), and Progeny (1999). Itier has also been a successful music and film journalist for rock magazines, French TV networks and the Internet for over twenty years. Finally Mr. Itier was a recipient of the 2018 Global Citizen Award from the prestigious United Nation Association, and was named President of The Year 2018 by the Rotary E- Club of World Peace.

Can movies “move us” to massively mobilize and move?

Tune in this Tuesday, March 19th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET and hear what a “new edge” filmmaker has to say. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Emmanuel Itier and We the People please go here: 3385consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-b-collins-progressive-journalism-in-regressive-times--17305673
Aired Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

An Interview with Talk Show Host and Uncommontator Peter B. Collins

“Forget taking America back. Let’s take her forward.” — Swami Beyondananda

Tom Paine would have called these soul-trying times. And anyone with soul would call these “paine-ful” times. We have a president who is a bold-faced liar, and a mainstream press that prefers lying by omission and nuance. What a choice. Covert skullduggery, or overt scumbaggery. Caught between the devil and the deep blue state.

So how does one navigate these waters, when it’s hard to tell fake real news from real fake news?

Wonder no more. Our guest this week Peter B. Collins, is here to disabuse the politically abused, and hold the line for sanity and wisdom at a time when both are in short supply.

Peter B. grew up in Cincinnati, and in high school he and his buddies built a closed-circuit campus radio station. He went to Northwestern in Chicago, and a few years later he was hosting the late-night talk show on WLS-FM (WDAI), which rose to #1. He moved to the Bay Area in 1976 as a DJ and talk show host on KOME in San Jose. In the late 1970s he was a weekend talk host at KGO in San Francisco, the market leader. For most of the 1980s he was morning personality at KRQR, The Rocker.

In 1989, he returned to talk radio at KNBR, where he was the token liberal and followed Rush each day. He followed that with an afternoon stint on KSFO, before it was sold into right-wing demagoguery. He was a satellite radio pioneer on Sirius 2003-2004, and hosted the syndicated Peter B. Collins Show from 2005-2009. He was part owner of progressive talk station KRXA in Monterey, California, which was sold in 2014.

He currently produces a daily podcast, PBC News & Comment where he covers issues that mainstream media give “blanket coverage” — meaning they cover them up with a blanket to make sure everyone is left in the dark.

Writes Peter about himself:

Peter B. Collins is burdened with too many opinions. He follows news and politics to a degree that one friend calls “borderline obsessive” and the Peter B. Collins Show is his therapy. From San Francisco, he brings you his views and analysis on important national and international issues, and interviews political leaders, journalists, authors and others who know more than he does.

If you’re curious about how a truth-telling progressive walks the line — or is it “the lyin'” — between two incomplete narratives, tune in this Tuesday, March 12th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out about Peter’s podcast, please go here: https://www.peterbcollins.com/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/peter-b-collins-progressive-journalism-in-regressive-times-dd98f5b0b0108e26a3c6e07296bcd7aaWed, 13 Mar 2019 01:31:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesPeter B. Collins – Progressive Journalism in Regressive Times Aired Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST An Interview with Talk Show Host and Uncommontator Peter B. Collins “Forget taking America back. Let’s take her forward.” — Swami...
Aired Tuesday, 12 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

An Interview with Talk Show Host and Uncommontator Peter B. Collins

“Forget taking America back. Let’s take her forward.” — Swami Beyondananda

Tom Paine would have called these soul-trying times. And anyone with soul would call these “paine-ful” times. We have a president who is a bold-faced liar, and a mainstream press that prefers lying by omission and nuance. What a choice. Covert skullduggery, or overt scumbaggery. Caught between the devil and the deep blue state.

So how does one navigate these waters, when it’s hard to tell fake real news from real fake news?

Wonder no more. Our guest this week Peter B. Collins, is here to disabuse the politically abused, and hold the line for sanity and wisdom at a time when both are in short supply.

Peter B. grew up in Cincinnati, and in high school he and his buddies built a closed-circuit campus radio station. He went to Northwestern in Chicago, and a few years later he was hosting the late-night talk show on WLS-FM (WDAI), which rose to #1. He moved to the Bay Area in 1976 as a DJ and talk show host on KOME in San Jose. In the late 1970s he was a weekend talk host at KGO in San Francisco, the market leader. For most of the 1980s he was morning personality at KRQR, The Rocker.

In 1989, he returned to talk radio at KNBR, where he was the token liberal and followed Rush each day. He followed that with an afternoon stint on KSFO, before it was sold into right-wing demagoguery. He was a satellite radio pioneer on Sirius 2003-2004, and hosted the syndicated Peter B. Collins Show from 2005-2009. He was part owner of progressive talk station KRXA in Monterey, California, which was sold in 2014.

He currently produces a daily podcast, PBC News & Comment where he covers issues that mainstream media give “blanket coverage” — meaning they cover them up with a blanket to make sure everyone is left in the dark.

Writes Peter about himself:

Peter B. Collins is burdened with too many opinions. He follows news and politics to a degree that one friend calls “borderline obsessive” and the Peter B. Collins Show is his therapy. From San Francisco, he brings you his views and analysis on important national and international issues, and interviews political leaders, journalists, authors and others who know more than he does.

If you’re curious about how a truth-telling progressive walks the line — or is it “the lyin'” — between two incomplete narratives, tune in this Tuesday, March 12th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out about Peter’s podcast, please go here: https://www.peterbcollins.com/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money...]]>3404consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-rough-wise-democracy--17235392
Aired Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

An Interview with Author and Wisdom Council Convener Jim Rough

“If we want peace in the Middle East, first we need to create peace in the Middle West.” — Swami Beyondananda

As my colleague Bruce Lipton points out, when we are adrenalized by anger and outrage, we go into “fight or flight”. In other words, our energy flows from our cerebral cortex to our hindbrain. We become more reactive, less creative. And when we are in a political climate where outrage against the other is carefully and continually cultivated, we become downright stupid.

As many progressives can see, this “stupidization” process had culminated in Donald Trump as President. However, what many progressives cannot see is that their own blind outrage has fueled the flames of misunderstanding and taken us further from the awareness we will collectively need to “overgrow” our current corrupt political “shituation.”

Consider this quote from a New York Times OpEd piece on our “Culture of Contempt” by Arthur C. Brooks of the American Enterprise Institute: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/02/opinion/sunday/political-polarization.html

This “outrage industrial complex” works by catering to just one ideological side, creating a species of addiction by feeding our desire to believe that we are completely right and that the other side is made up of knaves and fools. It strokes our own biases while affirming our worst assumptions about those who disagree with us.

Fortunately, there are some excellent tools available for we the people to not just listen to and hear one another, but to collaborate on bringing forth breakthrough solutions and “political climate change.” This week’s show is about one such tool.

In Spontaneous Evolution, in our chapter “Healing the Body Politic”, Bruce Lipton and I explored what author James Surowiecki called “the wisdom of crowds” and Tom Atlee calls “co-intelligence” as we offer example after example of how ordinary people can collectively access extraordinary wisdom. One of the specific examples we gave was the work of Jim Rough, author of Society’s Breakthrough! Releasing Essential Wisdom and Virtue in All the People. Jim is the developer of Dynamic Facilitation and exciting strategy called the Wisdom Council Process, that has been practiced widely around the world and has actually been incorporated into the Constitutions of two states of Austria.

Writes Jim:

Dynamic Facilitation is a way to spark people to achieve breakthrough progress on impossible-to-solve issues. In my seminars teaching Dynamic Facilitation participants often practice their new skills by facing impossible-seeming issues from society like climate change, partisan gridlock, threats of authoritarianism, etc. More than 25 years ago, this led to the development of the Wisdom Council Process.

Today our society is like a supertanker heading in a direction no one wants to go—trashing the planet, our democratic institutions and our people. But the “Wisdom Council Process” offers a way to quickly turn things around. It’s a way to educate the people, create shared vision, heal the partisan divide, establish new legislation, generate new technologies, etc.

Jim Rough is a social innovator and Director of the Center for Wise Democracy. As a business consultant he developed “Dynamic Facilitation” and “The Wisdom Council Process,” new tools which are used all over the world to bring transformational change to individuals and organizations. He is also a speaker, seminar leader and author of the book, “Society’s Breakthrough! Releasing Essential Wisdom and Virtue in All the People.”(2002)

If you’re ready to discover how seemingly opposite polarities can transcend the current “tug-of-war” and pull together in a “tug of peace”, tune in this Tuesday, March 5th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out about Jim Rough’s work and the Wisdom Councils, please go here: www.WiseDemocracy.org

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17235392Wed, 06 Mar 2019 02:20:20 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesWise Democracy: Accessing the Wisdom of We the People to Create Political Climate Change Aired Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST An Interview with Author and Wisdom Council Convener Jim Rough “If we want peace in the Middle East,...
Aired Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

An Interview with Author and Wisdom Council Convener Jim Rough

“If we want peace in the Middle East, first we need to create peace in the Middle West.” — Swami Beyondananda

As my colleague Bruce Lipton points out, when we are adrenalized by anger and outrage, we go into “fight or flight”. In other words, our energy flows from our cerebral cortex to our hindbrain. We become more reactive, less creative. And when we are in a political climate where outrage against the other is carefully and continually cultivated, we become downright stupid.

As many progressives can see, this “stupidization” process had culminated in Donald Trump as President. However, what many progressives cannot see is that their own blind outrage has fueled the flames of misunderstanding and taken us further from the awareness we will collectively need to “overgrow” our current corrupt political “shituation.”

Consider this quote from a New York Times OpEd piece on our “Culture of Contempt” by Arthur C. Brooks of the American Enterprise Institute: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/02/opinion/sunday/political-polarization.html

This “outrage industrial complex” works by catering to just one ideological side, creating a species of addiction by feeding our desire to believe that we are completely right and that the other side is made up of knaves and fools. It strokes our own biases while affirming our worst assumptions about those who disagree with us.

Fortunately, there are some excellent tools available for we the people to not just listen to and hear one another, but to collaborate on bringing forth breakthrough solutions and “political climate change.” This week’s show is about one such tool.

In Spontaneous Evolution, in our chapter “Healing the Body Politic”, Bruce Lipton and I explored what author James Surowiecki called “the wisdom of crowds” and Tom Atlee calls “co-intelligence” as we offer example after example of how ordinary people can collectively access extraordinary wisdom. One of the specific examples we gave was the work of Jim Rough, author of Society’s Breakthrough! Releasing Essential Wisdom and Virtue in All the People. Jim is the developer of Dynamic Facilitation and exciting strategy called the Wisdom Council Process, that has been practiced widely around the world and has actually been incorporated into the Constitutions of two states of Austria.

Writes Jim:

Dynamic Facilitation is a way to spark people to achieve breakthrough progress on impossible-to-solve issues. In my seminars teaching Dynamic Facilitation participants often practice their new skills by facing impossible-seeming issues from society like climate change, partisan gridlock, threats of authoritarianism, etc. More than 25 years ago, this led to the development of the Wisdom Council Process.

Today our society is like a supertanker heading in a direction no one wants to go—trashing the planet, our democratic institutions and our people. But the “Wisdom Council Process” offers a way to quickly turn things around. It’s a way to educate the people, create shared vision, heal the partisan divide, establish new legislation, generate new technologies, etc.

Jim Rough is a social innovator and Director of the Center for Wise Democracy. As a business consultant he developed “Dynamic Facilitation” and “The Wisdom Council Process,” new tools which are used all over the world to bring transformational change to individuals and organizations. He is also a speaker, seminar leader and author of the book, “Society’s Breakthrough! Releasing Essential Wisdom and Virtue in All the People.”(2002)
3400consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stephen-poplin-inner-journeys-cosmic-sojourns--17165099
Aired Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and Author Stephen Poplin

“Past lives? Been there, done that.” — Swami Beyondananda

At a time when being in the here and now can feel quite challenging, perhaps being in the “there and then” can offer us some perspective. On this week’s Wiki Politiki, we take a detour to look at the long, long, long view.

How long? Lifetimes … eons … beyond time, and what you or I would consider “reality.”

Our guest this week, Stephen Poplin, has worn many hats: political philosopher, astrologer, transpersonal hypnotherapist. It was while practicing hypnotic regression with his clients that he uncovered not just the world of past lives, but life between lives. Following in the footsteps of hypnotherapist Michael Newton, Stephen “interviewed” thousands of people in deep trance, and heard remarkable past life stories that shed light on their present life issues. His book, Inner Journeys, Cosmic Sojourns, is a fascinating chronicle of these stories.

So, one might ask, what in the world has this to do with Wiki Politiki?

In Stephen’s words, it’s a chance to “step back and view the big picture, and check out the cosmic map.” If you accept the possibility of reincarnation (Swami says, “if you don’t believe in reincarnation, don’t worry … you will in your next lifetime”), it means over many lifetimes, we’ve been nearly everywhere and seen it all. We’ve been men and women, many races and religions, and we have “done unto” just as surely as it has been “done unto” us.

The fascinating stories in his book speak to the breadth and universality of human experience, and suggest that the political tribulations we seem to be undergoing today are part of a much larger learning arc.

A lifelong learner, Stephen Poplin attended six universities in three countries, earning degrees in philosophy and humanities (his graduate work concerned inter-cultural studies, utopian literature, and comparative religions). He also studied drama therapy and psychodrama, history and civilization.

He moved to Virginia Beach, VA to study the Edgar Cayce readings, where he years gave talks at the A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment) and saw patients and taught courses at the Center for Integrative Medicine – a part of the George Washington University Medical Center, Washington DC. He also trained with Dr. Michael Newton, and is the former International Director of The Michael Newton Institute for Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy. He currently lives in Ames, Iowa and travels frequently to Europe.

Guaranteed you will find this an intriguing, mind-bending conversation — and it may well give you some long, long distance perspective on your life, and our world.

Tune in this Tuesday, February 26th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Stephen Poplin’s work go here: http://www.transpersonal.us/bio.html

And his Inner Journey Cosmic Sojourns book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Journeys-Cosmic-Sojourns-hypnotherapists/dp/0998896934

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/stephen-poplin-inner-journeys-cosmic-sojourns-a242b666408985fc483f98fbc8e95259Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:44:41 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesInner Journeys, Cosmic Sojourns Aired Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 5:00 PM EST An Interview with Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and Author Stephen Poplin “Past lives? Been there, done that.” — Swami Beyondananda At a time when being in the here and...
Aired Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and Author Stephen Poplin

“Past lives? Been there, done that.” — Swami Beyondananda

At a time when being in the here and now can feel quite challenging, perhaps being in the “there and then” can offer us some perspective. On this week’s Wiki Politiki, we take a detour to look at the long, long, long view.

How long? Lifetimes … eons … beyond time, and what you or I would consider “reality.”

Our guest this week, Stephen Poplin, has worn many hats: political philosopher, astrologer, transpersonal hypnotherapist. It was while practicing hypnotic regression with his clients that he uncovered not just the world of past lives, but life between lives. Following in the footsteps of hypnotherapist Michael Newton, Stephen “interviewed” thousands of people in deep trance, and heard remarkable past life stories that shed light on their present life issues. His book, Inner Journeys, Cosmic Sojourns, is a fascinating chronicle of these stories.

So, one might ask, what in the world has this to do with Wiki Politiki?

In Stephen’s words, it’s a chance to “step back and view the big picture, and check out the cosmic map.” If you accept the possibility of reincarnation (Swami says, “if you don’t believe in reincarnation, don’t worry … you will in your next lifetime”), it means over many lifetimes, we’ve been nearly everywhere and seen it all. We’ve been men and women, many races and religions, and we have “done unto” just as surely as it has been “done unto” us.

The fascinating stories in his book speak to the breadth and universality of human experience, and suggest that the political tribulations we seem to be undergoing today are part of a much larger learning arc.

A lifelong learner, Stephen Poplin attended six universities in three countries, earning degrees in philosophy and humanities (his graduate work concerned inter-cultural studies, utopian literature, and comparative religions). He also studied drama therapy and psychodrama, history and civilization.

He moved to Virginia Beach, VA to study the Edgar Cayce readings, where he years gave talks at the A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment) and saw patients and taught courses at the Center for Integrative Medicine – a part of the George Washington University Medical Center, Washington DC. He also trained with Dr. Michael Newton, and is the former International Director of The Michael Newton Institute for Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy. He currently lives in Ames, Iowa and travels frequently to Europe.

Guaranteed you will find this an intriguing, mind-bending conversation — and it may well give you some long, long distance perspective on your life, and our world.

Tune in this Tuesday, February 26th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Stephen Poplin’s work go here: http://www.transpersonal.us/bio.html

And his Inner Journey Cosmic Sojourns book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Journeys-Cosmic-Sojourns-hypnotherapists/dp/0998896934

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the...]]>3402consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mauricio-miller-most-of-what-you-believe-about-poverty-is-wrong--17091616
Aired Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Mauricio Miller, Founder of The Alternative Project

“The war on poverty? It’s over. The poor people have surrendered.” — Swami Beyondananda

At a time when the gap between rich and poor is the widest in ninety years, we need more funding for poverty programs, right?

Well … maybe and maybe not. This week’s guest, Mauricio Miller, author of The Alternative, points out that poverty programs over the past 50 years haven’t really moved the dial. What if the poverty programs themselves kept the conditions in place? What if the real beneficiaries have been those who have SERVED the underserved community? What if these programs promote dependency and not self-reliance?

What if the current way of giving help has left people helpless, and actually created a “industry” that makes sure the problem stays in place, largely unsolved?

Here is a quote from The Alternative that may shed some light on the “shadow” of anti-poverty programs:

In a letter to pastors, while in the Birmingham jail, Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote:

“I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro’s great stumbling block in his stride toward freedom is not the White Citizens Counciler or the Ku Klux Klanner, but the white moderate.” Noting their paternalism, he continued, “Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill.”

Mauricio’s understanding comes from his own upbringing in a single-parent family. His mother — proud, resourceful, independent and smart — found herself up against stereotyped images of who people thought she was, and a social welfare system that discouraged all of those things!

After years of watching that same system disempower and fail to serve the next generation, he presented California’s then-Governor Jerry Brown with a radical plan to encourage poor communities to cultivate their own resources and find their own solutions. He founded the Family Independence Initiative (FII) in 2001, to capture the stories and data which demonstrate that low-income families, when working together, have the capacity to help themselves and help one another towards sustained upward mobility. Now working independently on the “Alternative Project”, Mauricio seeks to utilize those proof points to challenge the negative stereotype that low income families are “takers” from society. The project advocates for investing directly in family and group self-determined efforts, increasing mobility and their contributions to society.

In recognition of his unconventional approach to generating economic mobility among low-income families, Mauricio was awarded a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship in 2012. He was appointed by President Obama to the White House Council for Community Solutions, is an Ashoka Fellow, a Prime Mover Fellow and a Purpose Prize winner among other awards. He was honored with an invitation to President Clinton’s 1999 State of the Union address, has served on bank and philanthropic boards and started small businesses. He is the author of “The Alternative: Most of what you believe about poverty is wrong” among other publications.

If you’ve wondered why the issue of “poverty” has been so intractable this past half-century, you’ll definitely want to catch this lively discussion. Tune in this Tuesday, February 19th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Maurico Miller and The Alternative please go here: https://www.thealternativebook.org/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Aired Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 5:00 PM EST

An Interview with Mauricio Miller, Founder of The Alternative Project

“The war on poverty? It’s over. The poor people have surrendered.” — Swami Beyondananda

At a time when the gap between rich and poor is the widest in ninety years, we need more funding for poverty programs, right?

Well … maybe and maybe not. This week’s guest, Mauricio Miller, author of The Alternative, points out that poverty programs over the past 50 years haven’t really moved the dial. What if the poverty programs themselves kept the conditions in place? What if the real beneficiaries have been those who have SERVED the underserved community? What if these programs promote dependency and not self-reliance?

What if the current way of giving help has left people helpless, and actually created a “industry” that makes sure the problem stays in place, largely unsolved?

Here is a quote from The Alternative that may shed some light on the “shadow” of anti-poverty programs:

In a letter to pastors, while in the Birmingham jail, Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote:

“I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro’s great stumbling block in his stride toward freedom is not the White Citizens Counciler or the Ku Klux Klanner, but the white moderate.” Noting their paternalism, he continued, “Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill.”

Mauricio’s understanding comes from his own upbringing in a single-parent family. His mother — proud, resourceful, independent and smart — found herself up against stereotyped images of who people thought she was, and a social welfare system that discouraged all of those things!

After years of watching that same system disempower and fail to serve the next generation, he presented California’s then-Governor Jerry Brown with a radical plan to encourage poor communities to cultivate their own resources and find their own solutions. He founded the Family Independence Initiative (FII) in 2001, to capture the stories and data which demonstrate that low-income families, when working together, have the capacity to help themselves and help one another towards sustained upward mobility. Now working independently on the “Alternative Project”, Mauricio seeks to utilize those proof points to challenge the negative stereotype that low income families are “takers” from society. The project advocates for investing directly in family and group self-determined efforts, increasing mobility and their contributions to society.

In recognition of his unconventional approach to generating economic mobility among low-income families, Mauricio was awarded a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship in 2012. He was appointed by President Obama to the White House Council for Community Solutions, is an Ashoka Fellow, a Prime Mover Fellow and a Purpose Prize winner among other awards. He was honored with an invitation to President Clinton’s 1999 State of the Union address, has served on bank and philanthropic boards and started small businesses. He is the author of “The Alternative: Most of what you believe about poverty is wrong” among other publications.

If you’ve wondered why the issue of “poverty” has been so intractable this past half-century, you’ll definitely want to catch this lively discussion. Tune in this Tuesday, February 19th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

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The “Green Economy” In Action

An Interview Purium Co-Founder Dave Sandoval

“We don’t need to save the planet, just spend it more wisely.” — Swami Beyondananda

There’s been a lot of buzz recently about “green jobs” and the Green New Deal as a way of restoring the ecology and renewing the economy. However, the overall plan seems to gloss over the inconvenient truth that we must restore the soil and microbiome, and “overgrow” chemical farming and glyphosates (Round-Up) that depletes our soil.

Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki is Dave Sandoval, co-founder of Purium, provider of plant-based nutritional products since 1994, and a successful “green” entrepreneur who DOES care about the soil. As Swami has said, “Going green can get us out of the red and keep us in the pink.”

Dave Sandoval, has made it his life’s mission to change the world for the better. From nutrition and the environment to domestic violence and poverty, Dave has advocated on behalf of many causes. He’s invited people into his home to personally help them get healthy, lose weight or achieve their goals. And, through his mentorship program, he has inspired all kinds of people, including celebrities, to get out into the world and make a difference. Dave founded Purium in post-riot Long Beach with Gandhi’s philosophy, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

That’s when he started making 100% pure products out of his home in 1994, and he now has 100 pharmacists and almost 30,000 salespeople around the world working for his company Purium Health Products, which hit $47 million in revenue last year and is expecting to hit $75 million in revenue this year — a 276% growth in just three years.

If you’re curious how your buying choices can enrich the soil as well as your own microbiome, and wondering how and what you eat impact your wellbeing, please tune in for this discussion with a leading edge business person with top-line products and a triple bottom line, tune in this Tuesday, February 12th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET – http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Dave and Purium, please go here: http://www.purehealthnetwork.com/page3/page3.html

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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The “Green Economy” In Action

An Interview Purium Co-Founder Dave Sandoval

“We don’t need to save the planet, just spend it more wisely.” — Swami Beyondananda

There’s been a lot of buzz recently about “green jobs” and the Green New Deal as a way of restoring the ecology and renewing the economy. However, the overall plan seems to gloss over the inconvenient truth that we must restore the soil and microbiome, and “overgrow” chemical farming and glyphosates (Round-Up) that depletes our soil.

Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki is Dave Sandoval, co-founder of Purium, provider of plant-based nutritional products since 1994, and a successful “green” entrepreneur who DOES care about the soil. As Swami has said, “Going green can get us out of the red and keep us in the pink.”

Dave Sandoval, has made it his life’s mission to change the world for the better. From nutrition and the environment to domestic violence and poverty, Dave has advocated on behalf of many causes. He’s invited people into his home to personally help them get healthy, lose weight or achieve their goals. And, through his mentorship program, he has inspired all kinds of people, including celebrities, to get out into the world and make a difference. Dave founded Purium in post-riot Long Beach with Gandhi’s philosophy, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

That’s when he started making 100% pure products out of his home in 1994, and he now has 100 pharmacists and almost 30,000 salespeople around the world working for his company Purium Health Products, which hit $47 million in revenue last year and is expecting to hit $75 million in revenue this year — a 276% growth in just three years.

If you’re curious how your buying choices can enrich the soil as well as your own microbiome, and wondering how and what you eat impact your wellbeing, please tune in for this discussion with a leading edge business person with top-line products and a triple bottom line, tune in this Tuesday, February 12th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET – http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Dave and Purium, please go here: http://www.purehealthnetwork.com/page3/page3.html

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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The Yellow Vests vs. Vested Interests – A People’s Upwising

An Interview with American Ex-Pat and Marxist-Humanist Scholar Richard Greeman

“We have a deeply-divided body politic. Half the people believe our system is broken, the other half believe it is fixed.” — Swami Beyondananda

We are living in what Tom Paine would have called “soul-trying” times.

While progressives are still baffled as to how Donald Trump became President and continue to be pulled into the very “resistance” that energizes Trumpism, a growing number of Americans are awakening to the political “shell” game. Regardless of which party wins, when it comes to the fundamental focus and rules of governance, those who already have too much money, power and influence seem to have the final say.

Consider that under Obama (and Hillary as Secretary of State) we had the same neocon / neoliberal foreign policy as under Bush and Cheney. And even the Huffington Post has had to admit that income inequality became worse under Obama than it was under George W. Bush.

The narrative playing on the mainstream is still about the growing list of “hopefuls” for the 2020 Presidential campaign, while the condition of the body politic remains “hopeless” unless we do a mass detox off of “hopium” and “deniatol.” What is needed is a true “2020 vision” to help we the people overgrow our corrupt and dysfunctional system, from the grassroots up instead of the top down.

Fortunately, there is true hope on the horizon and it comes from the folks who helped us with the first American Revolution — France. You’ve probably been hearing about the Yellow Vest movement, which has been presented as one of those nationalistic, xenophobic “right wing” movements that seem to be sweeping Europe and the rest of the world.

Not so fast, says my Wiki guest this week, Richard Greeman, an American expatriate living in France and a bona fide leftist. What he has observed first-hand is a movement of ordinary people tired of being told, “Let them eat cake” by a Marie Antoinette sound-alike Emmanuel Macron, who is an investment banker disguised as a “socialist.” As Greeman tells us in the interview, this is a from-the-ground-up movement that has rejected any affiliation with any party, right and left. This is the true “peoples upwising.”

Richard Greeman is a self-described “Marxist-humanist, libertarian socialist and anarchist revolutionary”. He calls himself a red diaper grandbaby because his maternal grandfather was an admirer and follower of socialist presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs. When labeled a communist by a classmate as a child, Richard replied, “I’m a commonist — I am for the common people”. A graduate of Yale, Richard was one of the founders of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). After the fall of the Soviet Union, he traveled to Russia where he deepened his studies of Victor Serge, a Marxist anarchist internationalist novelist. In 1997, he helped establish the Victor Serge Public Library in Moscow and in 1998 co-founded the Praxis Research and Education Center in Moscow. Long story short, he brings a lifetime of awareness and perspective to a vexing movement … the Yellow Vest uprising in France … and the “vested interests” that are looking to dis-inform and misinform us on that topic.

The mainstream press has painted it as a right wing movement, and indeed the press has cherry-picked right wing extremists to interview to “represent” the movement. Tune in this Tuesday, and get a more balanced picture of what is happening in France — and what COULD happen hear if progressives and populists ever got together for a generative conversation.

If you’re feeling that currently the American body politic is stuck inside an unworkable system called “Futilism,” please catch this broadcast to discover how an angry uprising has led to an “upwising” where French citizens are working together for a change, to challenge a toxic and unworkable system that makes the elites richer and richer and the rest of us … not so much.

Tune in this Tuesday, February 5th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

You can listen right here: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Richard, please go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Greeman

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/the-yellow-vests-vs-vested-interests-a-people%e2%80%99s-upwising-d1d63f77764567fe6f5a5a15f115ad7dWed, 06 Feb 2019 01:19:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 5 February 2019, 5:00 PM EST The Yellow Vests vs. Vested Interests – A People’s Upwising An Interview with American Ex-Pat and Marxist-Humanist Scholar Richard Greeman “We have a deeply-divided body politic. Half the people believe...
The Yellow Vests vs. Vested Interests – A People’s Upwising

An Interview with American Ex-Pat and Marxist-Humanist Scholar Richard Greeman

“We have a deeply-divided body politic. Half the people believe our system is broken, the other half believe it is fixed.” — Swami Beyondananda

We are living in what Tom Paine would have called “soul-trying” times.

While progressives are still baffled as to how Donald Trump became President and continue to be pulled into the very “resistance” that energizes Trumpism, a growing number of Americans are awakening to the political “shell” game. Regardless of which party wins, when it comes to the fundamental focus and rules of governance, those who already have too much money, power and influence seem to have the final say.

Consider that under Obama (and Hillary as Secretary of State) we had the same neocon / neoliberal foreign policy as under Bush and Cheney. And even the Huffington Post has had to admit that income inequality became worse under Obama than it was under George W. Bush.

The narrative playing on the mainstream is still about the growing list of “hopefuls” for the 2020 Presidential campaign, while the condition of the body politic remains “hopeless” unless we do a mass detox off of “hopium” and “deniatol.” What is needed is a true “2020 vision” to help we the people overgrow our corrupt and dysfunctional system, from the grassroots up instead of the top down.

Fortunately, there is true hope on the horizon and it comes from the folks who helped us with the first American Revolution — France. You’ve probably been hearing about the Yellow Vest movement, which has been presented as one of those nationalistic, xenophobic “right wing” movements that seem to be sweeping Europe and the rest of the world.

Not so fast, says my Wiki guest this week, Richard Greeman, an American expatriate living in France and a bona fide leftist. What he has observed first-hand is a movement of ordinary people tired of being told, “Let them eat cake” by a Marie Antoinette sound-alike Emmanuel Macron, who is an investment banker disguised as a “socialist.” As Greeman tells us in the interview, this is a from-the-ground-up movement that has rejected any affiliation with any party, right and left. This is the true “peoples upwising.”

Richard Greeman is a self-described “Marxist-humanist, libertarian socialist and anarchist revolutionary”. He calls himself a red diaper grandbaby because his maternal grandfather was an admirer and follower of socialist presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs. When labeled a communist by a classmate as a child, Richard replied, “I’m a commonist — I am for the common people”. A graduate of Yale, Richard was one of the founders of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). After the fall of the Soviet Union, he traveled to Russia where he deepened his studies of Victor Serge, a Marxist anarchist internationalist novelist. In 1997, he helped establish the Victor Serge Public Library in Moscow and in 1998 co-founded the Praxis Research and Education Center in Moscow. Long story short, he brings a lifetime of awareness and perspective to a vexing movement … the Yellow Vest uprising in France … and the “vested interests” that are looking to dis-inform and misinform us on that topic.

The mainstream press has painted it as a right wing movement, and indeed the press has cherry-picked right wing extremists to interview to “represent” the movement. Tune in this Tuesday, and get a more balanced picture of what is happening in France — and what COULD happen hear if progressives and populists ever got together for a generative conversation.

If you’re feeling that currently the American body politic is stuck inside an unworkable system called “Futilism,” please catch this broadcast to discover how an angry uprising has...]]>3403consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-time-for-right-and-left-to-come-front-and-center-to-unrig-the-system--16879419
It’s Time For Right and Left to Come Front and Center to UNRIG the System

An Interview with Represent.Us National Organizing Manager James Jameson

“It seems that government of, by and for the people is missing a key component — the PEOPLE.” — Swami Beyondananda

I’ve said it before, and it is worth repeating.

In these times of intense political polarization, we have a DEEPLY UNITED body politic. More than 90% of us agree — we aren’t being represented … the two-party system is rigged … we need to make sure that the “free speech” of unbridled campaign spending doesn’t drown out the free speech that points us beyond the status quo.

Consider the 2014 study by Princeton University Professor Martin Gilens and Northwestern University Professor Benjamin Page that concluded that the USA is for all intents and purposes an “oligarchy” because the views of the general public have very little sway over what legislation does or doesn’t get passed — particularly when the public will is in conflict with the special interests who “own” the politicians. Consider this mind-blowing statistic: On average, a US Senator must raise $14,000 a month for six years to pay for her or his re-election campaign. That’s some $30.6 million! Do the math … do the aftermath!

Meanwhile, according to CBS News some $6.8 billion was spent on the 2016 Presidential election, while just 31% of the people thought the election process “was working as well as it could.”

If we consider that $6.8 billion is larger than the economies of Argentina and Poland, that’s a lot of money to spend on a campaign that leaves 70% of us unsatisfied!

Fortunately, my guest today James Jameson, the National Organizing Director of Represent.Us, is here with some good news for a change — anti-corruption and election reform activists from across the political spectrum are uniting to “unrig the system” — and are planning their second annual Unrig the System Summit in Nashville at the end of March.

James Jameson is an experienced political activist, who has worked on several successful campaigns in New England. Starting off with fundraising for the 2012 Marriage Equality campaign in Maine, James has led canvas efforts in three states and field efforts in two. During the 2016 election cycle, James was the New Hampshire Out-of-State Director for Bernie Sanders before joining his National Advance Team, traveling to 27 states, and building rallies of thousands of people. Since first getting into political campaigning, James has been passionate about electoral reform, and was involved with Maine’s Ranked Choice Voting victory.

Represent.us has as its key platform piece the American Anti-Corruption Act, whose intention it is to:

* Stop political bribery by making it illegal for lobbyists to lobby a politician and donate to their campaign. You can lobby, or you can donate, but you can’t do both.
* End secret money so Americans know who is buying political power.
* Fix our broken elections so the people, not the political establishment, are the ones in control.

If you’re tired of the “dogma-eat-dogma” battle of the two political sides, you will find this conversation quite refreshing, as James discusses the American Anti- Corruption Act, and the dozens and dozens of successful state and local campaigns to end gerrymandering, install “ranked-choice voting” and other voting reforms, and establish public financing of elections. Check out the “explainer videos” on the Represent.us site below … and join the campaign and “upwising” if you can!

Tune in this Tuesday, January 29th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Represent.us, please go here: https://represent.us/

And to find out about the Unrig the System Summit, go here: https://unrigsummit.com/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/it%e2%80%99s-time-for-right-and-left-to-come-front-and-center-to-unrig-the-system-51498a6e457665eca0422dd6c3ce6029Wed, 30 Jan 2019 01:45:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 5:00 PM EST It’s Time For Right and Left to Come Front and Center to UNRIG the System An Interview with Represent.Us National Organizing Manager James Jameson “It seems that government of, by and for the people is...
It’s Time For Right and Left to Come Front and Center to UNRIG the System

An Interview with Represent.Us National Organizing Manager James Jameson

“It seems that government of, by and for the people is missing a key component — the PEOPLE.” — Swami Beyondananda

I’ve said it before, and it is worth repeating.

In these times of intense political polarization, we have a DEEPLY UNITED body politic. More than 90% of us agree — we aren’t being represented … the two-party system is rigged … we need to make sure that the “free speech” of unbridled campaign spending doesn’t drown out the free speech that points us beyond the status quo.

Consider the 2014 study by Princeton University Professor Martin Gilens and Northwestern University Professor Benjamin Page that concluded that the USA is for all intents and purposes an “oligarchy” because the views of the general public have very little sway over what legislation does or doesn’t get passed — particularly when the public will is in conflict with the special interests who “own” the politicians. Consider this mind-blowing statistic: On average, a US Senator must raise $14,000 a month for six years to pay for her or his re-election campaign. That’s some $30.6 million! Do the math … do the aftermath!

Meanwhile, according to CBS News some $6.8 billion was spent on the 2016 Presidential election, while just 31% of the people thought the election process “was working as well as it could.”

If we consider that $6.8 billion is larger than the economies of Argentina and Poland, that’s a lot of money to spend on a campaign that leaves 70% of us unsatisfied!

Fortunately, my guest today James Jameson, the National Organizing Director of Represent.Us, is here with some good news for a change — anti-corruption and election reform activists from across the political spectrum are uniting to “unrig the system” — and are planning their second annual Unrig the System Summit in Nashville at the end of March.

James Jameson is an experienced political activist, who has worked on several successful campaigns in New England. Starting off with fundraising for the 2012 Marriage Equality campaign in Maine, James has led canvas efforts in three states and field efforts in two. During the 2016 election cycle, James was the New Hampshire Out-of-State Director for Bernie Sanders before joining his National Advance Team, traveling to 27 states, and building rallies of thousands of people. Since first getting into political campaigning, James has been passionate about electoral reform, and was involved with Maine’s Ranked Choice Voting victory.

Represent.us has as its key platform piece the American Anti-Corruption Act, whose intention it is to:

* Stop political bribery by making it illegal for lobbyists to lobby a politician and donate to their campaign. You can lobby, or you can donate, but you can’t do both.
* End secret money so Americans know who is buying political power.
* Fix our broken elections so the people, not the political establishment, are the ones in control.

If you’re tired of the “dogma-eat-dogma” battle of the two political sides, you will find this conversation quite refreshing, as James discusses the American Anti- Corruption Act, and the dozens and dozens of successful state and local campaigns to end gerrymandering, install “ranked-choice voting” and other voting reforms, and establish public financing of elections. Check out the “explainer videos” on the Represent.us site below … and join the campaign and “upwising” if you can!

Tune in this Tuesday, January 29th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: 3404consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enlightened-capitalism-it-s-not-an-oxymoron--16817555
Enlightened Capitalism – It’s NOT An Oxymoron

An Interview with B Corporation Pioneer John Montgomery

“It’s time for the Golden Rule to overrule the rule of gold.”– Swami Beyondananda

Our show today is about Enlightened Capitalism and NO that is not an oxymoron, at least not according to today’s guest. At the same time we have to acknowledge that UNENLIGHTENED CAPITALISM has been allowed to run rampant, and people are starting to notice, particularly young people.

Last October, an astounding public opinion poll came out indicating that one third of Millennials identified as socialists.

Might this be seen as a sign that capitalism as it has been practiced has failed us? Thanks to a meme cultivated by economist Milton Friedman over 40 years ago, the ONLY purpose of a corporation is to make profit for its shareholders, and since the Citizens United Supreme Court decision nine years ago, it seems that corporations have taken upon themselves the right to extract and exploit in perpetuity, and send the cleaning bill to future generations.

More and more awakening individuals are recognizing that this form of extractor capitalism — what Naomi Klein calls “disaster capitalism” — is not only obsolete but obsolethal. This old form of capitalism is doomed, and the question is can it evolve? Or will it die, possibly taking Western Civilization with it?

Our guest today John Montgomery is a champion of a new form of enlightened capitalism called the B Corporation, B standing for benefit … as in benefitting the world at large and not just the shareholders “at small.”

An attorney in practice for 35 years, John founded a successful Silicon Valley law firm, now Montgomery & Hansen, LLP, in 2003 and was previously a partner or attorney at prominent Bay Area law firms. In recent years, he’s been working with socially and environmentally oriented entrepreneurs to design new forms of governance to add conscience and consciousness above and beyond just profit. He was the co-chair of the legal working group behind California’s benefit corporation legislation, which became law in 2012, and was a California Bar Association Magazine lawyer of the year and B Lab MVP and Champion awards winner for this work.

He has since become a leading authority on the benefit corporation. He is the President-Elect of the Benefit Company Bar Association, and serves on the advisory boards of B Lab Europe, the Purpose of the Corporation project and several benefit corporations. John’s work as an international advocate for the benefit corporation and the emergent impact economy inspired him to incorporate Lex Ultima in 2017.

As John will tell you, “Lex Ultima” refers to what he considers the ultimate law of the Universe — universal love. Indeed, his experience tells him that companies that “lead from the heart” are more successful in every way — more profitable, more efficient, and have happier employees who stay with the company longer.

Can more companies be inspired to do business “for the benefit of all”?

Tune in this Tuesday, January 22nd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ for a truly encouraging take on how the power of love can counterbalance the power of money.

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about John Montgomery and his work please go here: https://www.lexultima.com/people-1/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of them seem to be willing to confront Monsanto and agribusiness? Are you disgusted and frustrated by the stonewalling by the two-party duopoly? Are you ready to empower a truly effective “third-way” movement that can move the dial? Are you ready for … oxymoron alert … FUNCTIONAL POLITICS?

If so, go here to find out more: https://wikipolitiki.com/functional-politics-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/

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Enlightened Capitalism – It’s NOT An Oxymoron

An Interview with B Corporation Pioneer John Montgomery

“It’s time for the Golden Rule to overrule the rule of gold.”– Swami Beyondananda

Our show today is about Enlightened Capitalism and NO that is not an oxymoron, at least not according to today’s guest. At the same time we have to acknowledge that UNENLIGHTENED CAPITALISM has been allowed to run rampant, and people are starting to notice, particularly young people.

Last October, an astounding public opinion poll came out indicating that one third of Millennials identified as socialists.

Might this be seen as a sign that capitalism as it has been practiced has failed us? Thanks to a meme cultivated by economist Milton Friedman over 40 years ago, the ONLY purpose of a corporation is to make profit for its shareholders, and since the Citizens United Supreme Court decision nine years ago, it seems that corporations have taken upon themselves the right to extract and exploit in perpetuity, and send the cleaning bill to future generations.

More and more awakening individuals are recognizing that this form of extractor capitalism — what Naomi Klein calls “disaster capitalism” — is not only obsolete but obsolethal. This old form of capitalism is doomed, and the question is can it evolve? Or will it die, possibly taking Western Civilization with it?

Our guest today John Montgomery is a champion of a new form of enlightened capitalism called the B Corporation, B standing for benefit … as in benefitting the world at large and not just the shareholders “at small.”

An attorney in practice for 35 years, John founded a successful Silicon Valley law firm, now Montgomery & Hansen, LLP, in 2003 and was previously a partner or attorney at prominent Bay Area law firms. In recent years, he’s been working with socially and environmentally oriented entrepreneurs to design new forms of governance to add conscience and consciousness above and beyond just profit. He was the co-chair of the legal working group behind California’s benefit corporation legislation, which became law in 2012, and was a California Bar Association Magazine lawyer of the year and B Lab MVP and Champion awards winner for this work.

He has since become a leading authority on the benefit corporation. He is the President-Elect of the Benefit Company Bar Association, and serves on the advisory boards of B Lab Europe, the Purpose of the Corporation project and several benefit corporations. John’s work as an international advocate for the benefit corporation and the emergent impact economy inspired him to incorporate Lex Ultima in 2017.

As John will tell you, “Lex Ultima” refers to what he considers the ultimate law of the Universe — universal love. Indeed, his experience tells him that companies that “lead from the heart” are more successful in every way — more profitable, more efficient, and have happier employees who stay with the company longer.

Can more companies be inspired to do business “for the benefit of all”?

Tune in this Tuesday, January 22nd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ for a truly encouraging take on how the power of love can counterbalance the power of money.

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about John Montgomery and his work please go here: https://www.lexultima.com/people-1/

One more thing… How YOU and WE Can Make a Difference

Have you noticed that regardless of which of the two political parties you vote for, neither of...]]>3403consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-monsanto-to-nonsanto-why-avoiding-gmos-improves-your-health--16724510
From Monsanto to “Nonsanto” – Why Avoiding GMOs Improves Your Health

An Interview with Author, Researcher and GMO Expert Jeffrey Smith

“Weed killer is a chemical substance that kills living things, some of which are weeds.” — Swami Beyondananda

When Bruce Lipton and I published Spontaneous Evolution nearly ten years ago, in a chapter on our current economic / ecological / political dysfunction, we had a section called “Moneychangers In the Temple — Monsanto Clause Is Coming to Town”, where we talked about the lengths Monsanto (now part of Bayer — those wonderful folks who brought us Auschwitz) has gone to “own” life forms.

Short-form, they have developed genetically-modified seeds they call “Round Up ready” because they and they alone can resist the toxic herbicide in Round Up, glyphosate. The idea is to poison the soil and all non-Monsanto plants, and then sell the “remedy” so that eventually Monsanto will own the keys to life.

Despite convincing evidence glyphosate is a carcinogen, thanks to the cozy relationship between the agrichemical industry and the agencies set up to regulate it — and complicity of the mainstream press — authorities continue to say with a straight-face that glyphosate is “safe.”

Our guest this week, Jeffrey Smith, literally “wrote the book” on GMOs.

The leading consumer advocate promoting healthier non-GMO choices, Jeffrey Smith was named the 2017 “Person of the Year” by Masters of Health Magazine. For more than two decades, his research has exposed how biotech companies mislead policy makers and the public, and put the health of society and environment at risk.

Mr. Smith’s feature-length documentary Genetic Roulette — The Gamble of Our Lives was awarded the 2012 Movie of the Year (Solari Report) and the Transformational Film of the Year (Aware Guide). Seen by millions world-wide, the film links genetically engineered food to toxic and allergic reactions, infertility, digestive disorders, and numerous other problems that have been on the rise in the US population since genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were introduced. His books include: Seeds of Deception, the world’s bestseller on GMOs; and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods. They expertly demonstrate why the safety assessments by the FDA and regulators worldwide are based on outdated science and false assumptions, and why genetically engineered foods must urgently become our top food safety priority.

Mr. Smith has lectured in 45 countries, counseled leaders from every continent, and has been quoted by thousands of news outlets including: The New York Times, Washington Post, The Times (London), Associated Press, Reuters, LA Times, and Time Magazine. He regularly appears on influential radio and television programs, including the BBC, NPR, Fox News, Democracy Now, The Doctors, and the Dr. Oz Show.

He is the founding executive director of The Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), a leading source of GMO health risk information for consumers, policy makers, and healthcare professionals. IRT’s educational programs are driving the tipping point of consumer rejection against GMOs, which is already starting to push genetically engineered ingredients out of the market in the US.

Our interview this week revolves around his soon-to-be-released documentary with Amy Hart, Secret Ingredients, which highlights how numerous individuals and families that healed from serious conditions after switching to an organic, non-GMO diet.

If you’d like to learn how YOU can take charge of your own and your family’s health, tune in for this enlightening and encouraging conversation this Tuesday, January 15th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Jeffrey and his work please go here: https://responsibletechnology.org/

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From Monsanto to “Nonsanto” – Why Avoiding GMOs Improves Your Health

An Interview with Author, Researcher and GMO Expert Jeffrey Smith

“Weed killer is a chemical substance that kills living things, some of which are weeds.” — Swami Beyondananda

When Bruce Lipton and I published Spontaneous Evolution nearly ten years ago, in a chapter on our current economic / ecological / political dysfunction, we had a section called “Moneychangers In the Temple — Monsanto Clause Is Coming to Town”, where we talked about the lengths Monsanto (now part of Bayer — those wonderful folks who brought us Auschwitz) has gone to “own” life forms.

Short-form, they have developed genetically-modified seeds they call “Round Up ready” because they and they alone can resist the toxic herbicide in Round Up, glyphosate. The idea is to poison the soil and all non-Monsanto plants, and then sell the “remedy” so that eventually Monsanto will own the keys to life.

Despite convincing evidence glyphosate is a carcinogen, thanks to the cozy relationship between the agrichemical industry and the agencies set up to regulate it — and complicity of the mainstream press — authorities continue to say with a straight-face that glyphosate is “safe.”

Our guest this week, Jeffrey Smith, literally “wrote the book” on GMOs.

The leading consumer advocate promoting healthier non-GMO choices, Jeffrey Smith was named the 2017 “Person of the Year” by Masters of Health Magazine. For more than two decades, his research has exposed how biotech companies mislead policy makers and the public, and put the health of society and environment at risk.

Mr. Smith’s feature-length documentary Genetic Roulette — The Gamble of Our Lives was awarded the 2012 Movie of the Year (Solari Report) and the Transformational Film of the Year (Aware Guide). Seen by millions world-wide, the film links genetically engineered food to toxic and allergic reactions, infertility, digestive disorders, and numerous other problems that have been on the rise in the US population since genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were introduced. His books include: Seeds of Deception, the world’s bestseller on GMOs; and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods. They expertly demonstrate why the safety assessments by the FDA and regulators worldwide are based on outdated science and false assumptions, and why genetically engineered foods must urgently become our top food safety priority.

Mr. Smith has lectured in 45 countries, counseled leaders from every continent, and has been quoted by thousands of news outlets including: The New York Times, Washington Post, The Times (London), Associated Press, Reuters, LA Times, and Time Magazine. He regularly appears on influential radio and television programs, including the BBC, NPR, Fox News, Democracy Now, The Doctors, and the Dr. Oz Show.

He is the founding executive director of The Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), a leading source of GMO health risk information for consumers, policy makers, and healthcare professionals. IRT’s educational programs are driving the tipping point of consumer rejection against GMOs, which is already starting to push genetically engineered ingredients out of the market in the US.

Our interview this week revolves around his soon-to-be-released documentary with Amy Hart, Secret Ingredients, which highlights how numerous individuals and families that healed from serious conditions after switching to an organic, non-GMO diet.

If you’d like to learn how YOU can take charge of your own and your family’s health, tune in for this enlightening and encouraging conversation this Tuesday, January 15th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET 3399consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unity-earth-festival-focuses-on-culture-youth-and-regeneration-of-the-earth--16665488
Unity Earth Festival Focuses On Culture, Youth and Regeneration of the Earth

An Interview with Adam Collett, Project Manager of Unity Earth Lift Off

“We are all one with the same One, each of us totally unique just like everybody else.” — Swami Beyondananda

It’s fitting that in 2019, fifty years after Woodstock a new festival has emerged to bring together the “imaginal cells” of a new generation, at a time when humankind (without the “kindness”) sits atop the endangered — and endangering species list.

And this time — unlike Woodstock — there is a worldwide movement, an “upwising” if you will, seeking to bring together awakening youth and indigenous people to bring unity out of diversity. Instead of focusing on the “identity” issues that tend to keep us separate, this festival focused on working together around the IDENTICAL ISSUES that unite us — clean air, clean water, clean food, and clean government.

The actual event, Unity Earth Lift Off is being billed as a “multigenerational, intercultural, interactive concert in celebration of UN World Interfaith Harmony Week” and will be held on February 2, 2019 at the United Palace in New York City.

How fitting that organizers have picked Ground Hog Day, which in our turbulent times we have renamed Man Hog Day… if we fail to see our own shadow, two more years of darkness.

Seriously and humorously, our guest this week is Adam Collett, an Australian native who is the project manager for Unity Earth Lift Off, and who shares a compelling and much-needed vision to unite indigenous elders and the young people who will inherit this world to create a “movement of movements” to unify and mobilize those who are ready for a partnership (as opposed to a dominator) civilization.

Adam is an event producer, cultural liaison and social impact designer from Byron Bay, Australia. Inspired by his mother’s stories from the 1969 Woodstock Festival, Adam has been on a lifelong pursuit to inspire change through transformative events and community initiatives that have the power to deliver tangible outcomes on a local and global scale. Working closely with First Nations elders, global youth leaders, and earth regenerators, Adam is dedicated to combining innovative models and technologies with a deep respect for the culture of local people and places. He is the Project Manager for the UNITY EARTH LIFT OFF on February 2nd, 2019 in New York City.

If you live near New York City, go to the event live. Otherwise, join us for a lively discussion on how this celebration might actually “move the dial” for worldwide change for the better, this Tuesday, January 8th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Unity Earth please go here: https://unity.earth/

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Unity Earth Festival Focuses On Culture, Youth and Regeneration of the Earth

An Interview with Adam Collett, Project Manager of Unity Earth Lift Off

“We are all one with the same One, each of us totally unique just like everybody else.” — Swami Beyondananda

It’s fitting that in 2019, fifty years after Woodstock a new festival has emerged to bring together the “imaginal cells” of a new generation, at a time when humankind (without the “kindness”) sits atop the endangered — and endangering species list.

And this time — unlike Woodstock — there is a worldwide movement, an “upwising” if you will, seeking to bring together awakening youth and indigenous people to bring unity out of diversity. Instead of focusing on the “identity” issues that tend to keep us separate, this festival focused on working together around the IDENTICAL ISSUES that unite us — clean air, clean water, clean food, and clean government.

The actual event, Unity Earth Lift Off is being billed as a “multigenerational, intercultural, interactive concert in celebration of UN World Interfaith Harmony Week” and will be held on February 2, 2019 at the United Palace in New York City.

How fitting that organizers have picked Ground Hog Day, which in our turbulent times we have renamed Man Hog Day… if we fail to see our own shadow, two more years of darkness.

Seriously and humorously, our guest this week is Adam Collett, an Australian native who is the project manager for Unity Earth Lift Off, and who shares a compelling and much-needed vision to unite indigenous elders and the young people who will inherit this world to create a “movement of movements” to unify and mobilize those who are ready for a partnership (as opposed to a dominator) civilization.

Adam is an event producer, cultural liaison and social impact designer from Byron Bay, Australia. Inspired by his mother’s stories from the 1969 Woodstock Festival, Adam has been on a lifelong pursuit to inspire change through transformative events and community initiatives that have the power to deliver tangible outcomes on a local and global scale. Working closely with First Nations elders, global youth leaders, and earth regenerators, Adam is dedicated to combining innovative models and technologies with a deep respect for the culture of local people and places. He is the Project Manager for the UNITY EARTH LIFT OFF on February 2nd, 2019 in New York City.

If you live near New York City, go to the event live. Otherwise, join us for a lively discussion on how this celebration might actually “move the dial” for worldwide change for the better, this Tuesday, January 8th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Unity Earth please go here: https://unity.earth/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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2019 – A Year of Luminosity

The Re-Evolution of Politics and Economics

An Interview with Visionary Success Strategist Jeanine Just

“It’s time for ALL OF US to become interdependently wealthy.” — Swami Beyondananda

Many years ago, when I was a teacher in Washington, D.C. I had a wonderful colleague who loved channeling Mel Brooks’ 2000-year-old man, who for some reason spoke with a Yiddish accent. One day I ran into my friend, and knowing he was considering switching schools, I asked, “So what are you doing next year?”

And he replied — with that exaggerated Yiddish accent — “Oh, they’re having another one?”

So as we come to the end of another intense and challenging year where you can say both it was the best of times and worst of times… YES… we are having another one!

Our New Year’s Day guest is my long-time friend and colleague Jeanine Just. She came on my radar when I watched an intriguing and inspiring movie, We The People: Re-Evolution of Politics and Economics, co-produced by Sharon Stone. I saw Jeanine was one of the featured luminaries, so I decided to reach out to her.

Jeanine is a Visionary Success Strategist and describes herself as a practical futurist with common sense approaches to today’s complex issues. With over 35 years experience working with thousands of clients, the LA Times called her “a trailblazer—a catalyst for change.”

Each year she creates her Luminosity Vision to help guide people through the New Year so they achieve maximum joy, success and service. Since this is a new year, we’ll be talking about this coming year — not so much predictions as preparations. She does have one “prediction”: “In 2019 billions of people will download a new integrated OS (operating system) to shift from “brain-power creation” to “heart-based co-creation.”

We will also be talking about economics as a “state of consciousness” — the “WE-distribution of wealth and wellbeing, finding one’s “vocation of destiny”, evolving from domination to partnership, and why the law of supply and demand has it backward. The new view? Demand, and it will be supplied. The new economics — she uses the term “equanomics” — takes us beyond socialism and capitalism to a regenerative system, where all is reused, and every participating human “cell” is nourished.

If this sounds utopian — consider the alternative. All you have to do is watch “the news.” If you’re ready for some new news, please join us this Tuesday, January 1st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Jeanine and her work please go here: https://www.visionariesuniversity.org/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/2019-a-year-of-luminosity-6df5a7a5a3a3c081b033d7d855395c5dWed, 02 Jan 2019 01:21:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 1 January 2019, 5:00 PM EST 2019 – A Year of Luminosity The Re-Evolution of Politics and Economics An Interview with Visionary Success Strategist Jeanine Just “It’s time for ALL OF US to become interdependently wealthy.” — Swami...
2019 – A Year of Luminosity

The Re-Evolution of Politics and Economics

An Interview with Visionary Success Strategist Jeanine Just

“It’s time for ALL OF US to become interdependently wealthy.” — Swami Beyondananda

Many years ago, when I was a teacher in Washington, D.C. I had a wonderful colleague who loved channeling Mel Brooks’ 2000-year-old man, who for some reason spoke with a Yiddish accent. One day I ran into my friend, and knowing he was considering switching schools, I asked, “So what are you doing next year?”

And he replied — with that exaggerated Yiddish accent — “Oh, they’re having another one?”

So as we come to the end of another intense and challenging year where you can say both it was the best of times and worst of times… YES… we are having another one!

Our New Year’s Day guest is my long-time friend and colleague Jeanine Just. She came on my radar when I watched an intriguing and inspiring movie, We The People: Re-Evolution of Politics and Economics, co-produced by Sharon Stone. I saw Jeanine was one of the featured luminaries, so I decided to reach out to her.

Jeanine is a Visionary Success Strategist and describes herself as a practical futurist with common sense approaches to today’s complex issues. With over 35 years experience working with thousands of clients, the LA Times called her “a trailblazer—a catalyst for change.”

Each year she creates her Luminosity Vision to help guide people through the New Year so they achieve maximum joy, success and service. Since this is a new year, we’ll be talking about this coming year — not so much predictions as preparations. She does have one “prediction”: “In 2019 billions of people will download a new integrated OS (operating system) to shift from “brain-power creation” to “heart-based co-creation.”

We will also be talking about economics as a “state of consciousness” — the “WE-distribution of wealth and wellbeing, finding one’s “vocation of destiny”, evolving from domination to partnership, and why the law of supply and demand has it backward. The new view? Demand, and it will be supplied. The new economics — she uses the term “equanomics” — takes us beyond socialism and capitalism to a regenerative system, where all is reused, and every participating human “cell” is nourished.

If this sounds utopian — consider the alternative. All you have to do is watch “the news.” If you’re ready for some new news, please join us this Tuesday, January 1st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Jeanine and her work please go here: https://www.visionariesuniversity.org/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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The Latest REAL News on the 9/11 Attacks and Finding Truth in a Sea of Lies

An Interview with Andrew Kreig, Author, Attorney, Broadcaster and Founder of the Justice Integrity Project

“Fake news is a ‘Colonel’ of truth, outflanked by Major Distortion and General Bullshit .” — Swami Beyondananda

Did you know that In a letter dated November 7, 2018, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York notified the Lawyers’ Committee for 9/11 Inquiry that he would comply with the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 3332 requiring him to present to a special grand jury the Lawyers’ Committee’s reports filed earlier this year of unprosecuted federal crimes at the World Trade Center?

You didn’t? That’s because mainstream media makes it its business to insure that anything that points to the nefarious doings of the real deep state is “none of its business.” The misinformation, disinformation and missing information that pollute corporate news have created the perfect field for “real” fake news to flourish.

Which is why this latest development might be a genuine breakthrough. It means a 23-member grand jury, vested with subpoena power and the authority to take sworn testimony, will hear the voluminous evidence of the World Trade Center’s demolition and will have the ability to conduct a thorough investigation that could result in indictments against suspected individuals — in other words, what the 9/11 Truth Movement has been working toward for 17 years.

Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki, journalist and author Andrew Kreig (pronounced “Craig”) will discuss his own involvement with the Lawyers Committee, as well as his work through his own organization, the Justice Integrity Project.

Visit Justice Integrity, and you will find are freshingly broad, transpartisan and bluntly truthful site that isn’t afraid to take on both the deep state and the Trumpist disinfo machine. Their mission is “to report misconduct,primarily in the justice and political systems, that harms individuals,communities and democratic values. The project is non-partisan and supported by advertising revenue and paid subscriptions.”

Andrew Kreig’s background includes 14 years as a metro newspaper reporter, plus degrees from Yale Law School, the University of Chicago Law School, and Cornell. He has lectured on five continents and appeared on hundreds of broadcast interviews. Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World have listed him continuously since the mid-1990s. He is the author of Presidential Puppetry:Obama, Romney and Their Masters. The first book on the Obama second term reveals devastating hidden histories about the top two Republican and Democratic candidates in 2012 and their aides.

Tune in for a lively discussion on how to glean the truth in the “post truth” era, as well as insights about the late George H. W. Bush, Obama and Romney, and of course the story of how the Lawyers Committee helped break 9/11 truth through the”soundless barrier.”

That’s this Tuesday, December 18th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about The Integrity Justice Project, please go here: https://www.justice-integrity.org/

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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The Latest REAL News on the 9/11 Attacks and Finding Truth in a Sea of Lies

An Interview with Andrew Kreig, Author, Attorney, Broadcaster and Founder of the Justice Integrity Project

“Fake news is a ‘Colonel’ of truth, outflanked by Major Distortion and General Bullshit .” — Swami Beyondananda

Did you know that In a letter dated November 7, 2018, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York notified the Lawyers’ Committee for 9/11 Inquiry that he would comply with the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 3332 requiring him to present to a special grand jury the Lawyers’ Committee’s reports filed earlier this year of unprosecuted federal crimes at the World Trade Center?

You didn’t? That’s because mainstream media makes it its business to insure that anything that points to the nefarious doings of the real deep state is “none of its business.” The misinformation, disinformation and missing information that pollute corporate news have created the perfect field for “real” fake news to flourish.

Which is why this latest development might be a genuine breakthrough. It means a 23-member grand jury, vested with subpoena power and the authority to take sworn testimony, will hear the voluminous evidence of the World Trade Center’s demolition and will have the ability to conduct a thorough investigation that could result in indictments against suspected individuals — in other words, what the 9/11 Truth Movement has been working toward for 17 years.

Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki, journalist and author Andrew Kreig (pronounced “Craig”) will discuss his own involvement with the Lawyers Committee, as well as his work through his own organization, the Justice Integrity Project.

Visit Justice Integrity, and you will find are freshingly broad, transpartisan and bluntly truthful site that isn’t afraid to take on both the deep state and the Trumpist disinfo machine. Their mission is “to report misconduct,primarily in the justice and political systems, that harms individuals,communities and democratic values. The project is non-partisan and supported by advertising revenue and paid subscriptions.”

Andrew Kreig’s background includes 14 years as a metro newspaper reporter, plus degrees from Yale Law School, the University of Chicago Law School, and Cornell. He has lectured on five continents and appeared on hundreds of broadcast interviews. Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World have listed him continuously since the mid-1990s. He is the author of Presidential Puppetry:Obama, Romney and Their Masters. The first book on the Obama second term reveals devastating hidden histories about the top two Republican and Democratic candidates in 2012 and their aides.

Tune in for a lively discussion on how to glean the truth in the “post truth” era, as well as insights about the late George H. W. Bush, Obama and Romney, and of course the story of how the Lawyers Committee helped break 9/11 truth through the”soundless barrier.”

That’s this Tuesday, December 18th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

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To find out more about The Integrity Justice Project, please go here: https://www.justice-integrity.org/

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The Backbone Campaign Combines the Art of War and the Art of Play

An Interview with Bill Moyer, Founder of the Backbone Campaign

“We have one political party with not enough backbone and another with way too much front-bone.” — Swami Beyondananda

Today’s show is about activism — in a time of reactivism.

With so much of the political discourse these days either “pro-Trump” or “anti-Trump” the one common denominator in either conversation is … Trump. As someone who feeds on media attention, he is paradoxically empowered by all the resistance and anti-Trump rhetoric.

Which leads to the question … how DOES the body politic express itself when both electoral politics and the mainstream media seems so shut down to non-corporate views? How do we assert our political will in a way that gets noticed? And how do we influence our elected officials to follow when they are unable to lead?

Our guest this week Bill Moyer, co-founder of the Backbone Campaign is a master of what he calls “artful activism”designed not just to help the Democratic Party “get some backbone”,but to empower citizens to act strategically and change the “politicalcalculus” — i.e., to change the game from reactive to proactive. When we get ourselves off of the battlefield our opponents have already “fixed” and on to a new playing field,breakthrough can occur.

BILL MOYER is a fourth generation Washingtonian who lives with his wife and daughter in the woods of Vashon Island near Seattle. He co-founded the Backbone Campaign and has served as executive director since 2004. A leader in the theory and practice of artful activism, Backbone combines lessons of the performing arts with grand strategic principles from the Art of War to invigorate nonviolent social change movements. Bill and his Backbone colleagues have designed and produced hundreds of creative protests and trained thousands of change agents. They have helped transform mundane demonstrations into cultural happenings with innovative tactics like spotlights to project messages onto buildings, and helped introduce the world to kayaktivism during the sHellNo! campaign to stop Arctic drilling.

Bill also directs the Solutionary Rail project to plot a path for the US to transform a broken and dangerous railroad business model into a catalyst for social and environmental solutions that can act as an integral component of a just transition to sustainable society. Bill is proud to provide this strategic tool to bring together unlikely allies in otherwise divisive times.

Not only does the “backbone” represent steadfast courage, it also represents the nervous system that potentially unites the body politic to become “upstanding citizens.”

If your curious as to how ordinary citizens can act locally — playfully and effectively — to create change at the national level,tune in this Tuesday, December 11th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ to find out.

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about The Backbone Campaign, please go here. https://www.backbonecampaign.org/

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The Backbone Campaign Combines the Art of War and the Art of Play

An Interview with Bill Moyer, Founder of the Backbone Campaign

“We have one political party with not enough backbone and another with way too much front-bone.” — Swami Beyondananda

Today’s show is about activism — in a time of reactivism.

With so much of the political discourse these days either “pro-Trump” or “anti-Trump” the one common denominator in either conversation is … Trump. As someone who feeds on media attention, he is paradoxically empowered by all the resistance and anti-Trump rhetoric.

Which leads to the question … how DOES the body politic express itself when both electoral politics and the mainstream media seems so shut down to non-corporate views? How do we assert our political will in a way that gets noticed? And how do we influence our elected officials to follow when they are unable to lead?

Our guest this week Bill Moyer, co-founder of the Backbone Campaign is a master of what he calls “artful activism”designed not just to help the Democratic Party “get some backbone”,but to empower citizens to act strategically and change the “politicalcalculus” — i.e., to change the game from reactive to proactive. When we get ourselves off of the battlefield our opponents have already “fixed” and on to a new playing field,breakthrough can occur.

BILL MOYER is a fourth generation Washingtonian who lives with his wife and daughter in the woods of Vashon Island near Seattle. He co-founded the Backbone Campaign and has served as executive director since 2004. A leader in the theory and practice of artful activism, Backbone combines lessons of the performing arts with grand strategic principles from the Art of War to invigorate nonviolent social change movements. Bill and his Backbone colleagues have designed and produced hundreds of creative protests and trained thousands of change agents. They have helped transform mundane demonstrations into cultural happenings with innovative tactics like spotlights to project messages onto buildings, and helped introduce the world to kayaktivism during the sHellNo! campaign to stop Arctic drilling.

Bill also directs the Solutionary Rail project to plot a path for the US to transform a broken and dangerous railroad business model into a catalyst for social and environmental solutions that can act as an integral component of a just transition to sustainable society. Bill is proud to provide this strategic tool to bring together unlikely allies in otherwise divisive times.

Not only does the “backbone” represent steadfast courage, it also represents the nervous system that potentially unites the body politic to become “upstanding citizens.”

If your curious as to how ordinary citizens can act locally — playfully and effectively — to create change at the national level,tune in this Tuesday, December 11th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ to find out.

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about The Backbone Campaign, please go here. https://www.backbonecampaign.org/

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The Eisenhower Moment – Part II

An Interview with Simon Anholt, Founder of “Good Country”

“It’s time to evolve from children of God to adults of Good.” — Swami Beyondananda

Nearly 60 years ago, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out of the way and let them have it.”

I’ve been calling the times at hand “the Eisenhower moment” because we the people finally have the technological capability to communicate instantly and speak in one voice.

Last week we spoke with Australian visionary activist Andrew Gaines about what he calls the Great Transition Initiative – a citizen led educational “movement of movements” to inspire mainstream commitment to transitioning to a life-affirming culture.

A worthy intention, and a great beginning…

And, the next question is, how will this intention be manifested, populated, and turned into a tangible movement for transformation?

My guest this week, Simon Anholt, introduces a new worldwide platform called Good Country which has the ambitious intention of creating and populating the world’s next super-power — the awakening population of the world acting in one accord as one “virtual country”.

Simon Anholt is an independent policy advisor based in the UK who has worked to help develop and implement strategies for enhanced economic, political and cultural engagement with many countries around the world. His TED talk on the “Good Country Index” has 5.5 million views, and as he will tell you has led to this exciting new platform.

After receiving some 20,000 emails from around the world from people who identified with a “good” country — i.e., one who collaborates to bring goodness to the world — Simon and his colleague Madeline Hung set about to find out how many other people around the world felt the same way. After two years of research they determined about 10% of the world’s population — some 700 million people — shared this global view. While 10% might seem like a modest figure, a country with a population of 700 million would be the third most populous country in the world, behind China and India and ahead of the U.S.

That’s when the idea emerged … why don’t we start a “virtual country”? As their website overview says: “We’re starting a new country. A country defined not by borders but by values. A country made up of hundreds of millions of people around the world, all motivated by a shared desire to make the world work better. A country with the power to bring about real change in the international community.”

Can a new virtual country with millions of awakened citizens actually spark collaboration among nations? How is this potentially world-changing institution being created, and how can you become a part of it?

If you’re curious, tune in this Tuesday, December 4th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ to find out.

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about The Good Country, please go here. https://goodcountry.org/

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The Eisenhower Moment – Part II

An Interview with Simon Anholt, Founder of “Good Country”

“It’s time to evolve from children of God to adults of Good.” — Swami Beyondananda

Nearly 60 years ago, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out of the way and let them have it.”

I’ve been calling the times at hand “the Eisenhower moment” because we the people finally have the technological capability to communicate instantly and speak in one voice.

Last week we spoke with Australian visionary activist Andrew Gaines about what he calls the Great Transition Initiative – a citizen led educational “movement of movements” to inspire mainstream commitment to transitioning to a life-affirming culture.

A worthy intention, and a great beginning…

And, the next question is, how will this intention be manifested, populated, and turned into a tangible movement for transformation?

My guest this week, Simon Anholt, introduces a new worldwide platform called Good Country which has the ambitious intention of creating and populating the world’s next super-power — the awakening population of the world acting in one accord as one “virtual country”.

Simon Anholt is an independent policy advisor based in the UK who has worked to help develop and implement strategies for enhanced economic, political and cultural engagement with many countries around the world. His TED talk on the “Good Country Index” has 5.5 million views, and as he will tell you has led to this exciting new platform.

After receiving some 20,000 emails from around the world from people who identified with a “good” country — i.e., one who collaborates to bring goodness to the world — Simon and his colleague Madeline Hung set about to find out how many other people around the world felt the same way. After two years of research they determined about 10% of the world’s population — some 700 million people — shared this global view. While 10% might seem like a modest figure, a country with a population of 700 million would be the third most populous country in the world, behind China and India and ahead of the U.S.

That’s when the idea emerged … why don’t we start a “virtual country”? As their website overview says: “We’re starting a new country. A country defined not by borders but by values. A country made up of hundreds of millions of people around the world, all motivated by a shared desire to make the world work better. A country with the power to bring about real change in the international community.”

Can a new virtual country with millions of awakened citizens actually spark collaboration among nations? How is this potentially world-changing institution being created, and how can you become a part of it?

If you’re curious, tune in this Tuesday, December 4th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ to find out.

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about The Good Country, please go here. https://goodcountry.org/

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The Eisenhower Moment – Part I

The Great Transition To A Life-Affirming Culture

An Interview with Andrew Gaines, Founder of The Great Transition Initiative

“Either we will have an awakening or we will have a wake.” — Swami Beyondananda

In these times of great crisis and opportunity, there’s an idea that has gotten ahold of me that I call “The Eisenhower Moment”. Nearly 60 years ago, President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out of the way and let them have it.”

As more and more of us are coming to understand, “peace” means more than an absence of war — although that would be a terrific beginning. Peace means the end of domination, one over the other. It means fundamentally adopting and applying the Golden Rule. And more apparently than ever before, it means living in harmony with the natural world.

As the crises — ecological, economic, political, social and spiritual — seem to all be arising at once, maybe we are at that moment where a critical mass of the heretofore uncritical masses can speak in one coherent voice and say, “We want THIS.”

Certainly we have the means to communicate ideas and memes instantly across the globe, and nearly two thirds of the humans on the planet have a cell phone or personal device. That means that “humanity” can be mobilized around an idea or issue almost instantly…

Would it make a difference?

Perhaps it’s the only thing that will.

Our guest this week, Andrew Gaines, an Australian visionary, activist and systems thinker has dedicated his life to bringing about such a “movement of movements.”

He is a co-leader in the Great Transition Initiative – a citizen led educational movement to inspire mainstream commitment to transitioning to a life-affirming culture. Through a personal epiphany he became committed to the wellbeing of coming generations. Andrew recognizes that the long-term survival of humanity is in jeopardy, and he embraces the adage to change the system, change the thinking. As a Feldenkrais practitioner, psychotherapist and creativity trainer he is well-positioned to act on this adage. He sometimes says, “I help good brains work better.” His books include Kitchen Table Conversations, The Witness: Gateway to Self-Development, and Creative Conversations. He is trained in improvisational acting, Aikido, Tai Chi, and The Natural Step, a way of working out whether a business or a country is ecologically sustainable. He is a former naval officer with a degree in philosophy.

One of the problems in addressing climate change — and other massive issues confronting our entire species — is that our tendency is to try to fix things around the edges, so that we can keep things “normal.” The problem is, that things are changing so rapidly that we cannot go backward to previous ideas of normal. We are being pulled forward into the unknown, like it or not. As Andrew points out, the climate crisis cannot be addressed, let alone resolved, by tweaking things around the edges. A systemic transformation is needed.

So… how can that transformation come about — other than by utter collapse of the system as it is?

How can the people of the world be mobilized, not just to rail in anger but to work together toward practical, breakthrough solutions?

How do climate change educators break through the walls created by the two “drugs” of “hopium” (imagining things will just get better on their own) and “deniatol” (problem? what problem?) to mobilize our individual and collective creativity and focus?

If you’re curious, tune in this Tuesday, November 27th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ to find out.

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about The Great Transition Initiative, please go here: http://www.inspiringtransition.net/about-gti

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The Eisenhower Moment – Part I

The Great Transition To A Life-Affirming Culture

An Interview with Andrew Gaines, Founder of The Great Transition Initiative

“Either we will have an awakening or we will have a wake.” — Swami Beyondananda

In these times of great crisis and opportunity, there’s an idea that has gotten ahold of me that I call “The Eisenhower Moment”. Nearly 60 years ago, President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out of the way and let them have it.”

As more and more of us are coming to understand, “peace” means more than an absence of war — although that would be a terrific beginning. Peace means the end of domination, one over the other. It means fundamentally adopting and applying the Golden Rule. And more apparently than ever before, it means living in harmony with the natural world.

As the crises — ecological, economic, political, social and spiritual — seem to all be arising at once, maybe we are at that moment where a critical mass of the heretofore uncritical masses can speak in one coherent voice and say, “We want THIS.”

Certainly we have the means to communicate ideas and memes instantly across the globe, and nearly two thirds of the humans on the planet have a cell phone or personal device. That means that “humanity” can be mobilized around an idea or issue almost instantly…

Would it make a difference?

Perhaps it’s the only thing that will.

Our guest this week, Andrew Gaines, an Australian visionary, activist and systems thinker has dedicated his life to bringing about such a “movement of movements.”

He is a co-leader in the Great Transition Initiative – a citizen led educational movement to inspire mainstream commitment to transitioning to a life-affirming culture. Through a personal epiphany he became committed to the wellbeing of coming generations. Andrew recognizes that the long-term survival of humanity is in jeopardy, and he embraces the adage to change the system, change the thinking. As a Feldenkrais practitioner, psychotherapist and creativity trainer he is well-positioned to act on this adage. He sometimes says, “I help good brains work better.” His books include Kitchen Table Conversations, The Witness: Gateway to Self-Development, and Creative Conversations. He is trained in improvisational acting, Aikido, Tai Chi, and The Natural Step, a way of working out whether a business or a country is ecologically sustainable. He is a former naval officer with a degree in philosophy.

One of the problems in addressing climate change — and other massive issues confronting our entire species — is that our tendency is to try to fix things around the edges, so that we can keep things “normal.” The problem is, that things are changing so rapidly that we cannot go backward to previous ideas of normal. We are being pulled forward into the unknown, like it or not. As Andrew points out, the climate crisis cannot be addressed, let alone resolved, by tweaking things around the edges. A systemic transformation is needed.

So… how can that transformation come about — other than by utter collapse of the system as it is?

How can the people of the world be mobilized, not just to rail in anger but to work together toward practical, breakthrough solutions?

How do climate change educators break through the walls created by the two “drugs” of “hopium” (imagining things will just get better on their own) and “deniatol” (problem? what problem?) to mobilize our individual and collective creativity and focus?

If you’re curious, tune in this Tuesday, November 27th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET : 3403consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/radical-honesty-in-a-time-of-fake-news-and-real-lies--16274320
Radical Honesty in a Time of Fake News and Real Lies

An Interview with Psychotherapist Brad Blanton, Author of Radical Honesty

“The truth shall UPSET you free.” — Swami Beyondananda

I first met Brad Blanton nearly 25 years ago, when his controversial book Radical Honesty: How To Transform Your Life By Telling The Truth, was first published. Our joke at that time was that our President, Bill “I-did-not-have-sex-with-that-woman” Clinton was a practitioner of “sporadical honesty.”

We have now collectively evolved (or devolved) to a place where our current president practices “radical dishonesty”, and where paradoxically his followers consider him trustworthy because he is “honest” about being a liar. Think about it. What other politician in recent memory has been celebrated for “telling it like it is” while so blatantly telling it like it isn’t?

My guest this week, Brad Blanton will offer his “radically honest” perspective on the “shituation”, and — knowing Brad — you can expect a wild ride that will leave you both elevated but with “feet on the ground.”

Brad Blanton, Ph.D is a psychotherapist, author, workshop leader, speaker, and the founder of Radical Honesty Enterprises. Dr. Brad Blanton describes himself as “white trash with a Ph.D.” Armed with quick wit and an engaging Southern accent, he speaks with an unwavering honesty that is both disarming and challenging, a quality that has earned him admirers as well as detractors.

His first book, Radical Honesty: How To Transform Your Life By Telling The Truth, became a nationwide best seller in 1996 and has been translated into twelve languages and published around the world. The revised edition was released by Sparrowhawk Publications in April, 2005.

His second book, Practicing Radical Honesty: How to Complete the Past, Live in the Present and Build a Future with A Little Help From Your Friends, is about the relationship between personal transformation and social transformation. In 2002, consistent with that same theme, he published Honest to God: A Change of Heart that Can Change the World (with Neale Donald Walsch). Also in 2002, he published Radical Parenting: Seven Steps to a Functional Family in a Dysfunctional World, which is about child rearing, and Brad says it is the most radical book he has ever written.

Brad has twice been an independent candidate for Congress from his rural home district in Virginia, running against Republican Eric Cantor, who later served as House Minority Whip.

If you’re wondering how to discern deep truth in a time of shallow lies — both personally and politically — tune in thisTuesday, November 20th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ to find out.

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To find out more about Brad and Radical Honesty, please go here: https://www.radicalhonesty.com/start-here/

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Radical Honesty in a Time of Fake News and Real Lies

An Interview with Psychotherapist Brad Blanton, Author of Radical Honesty

“The truth shall UPSET you free.” — Swami Beyondananda

I first met Brad Blanton nearly 25 years ago, when his controversial book Radical Honesty: How To Transform Your Life By Telling The Truth, was first published. Our joke at that time was that our President, Bill “I-did-not-have-sex-with-that-woman” Clinton was a practitioner of “sporadical honesty.”

We have now collectively evolved (or devolved) to a place where our current president practices “radical dishonesty”, and where paradoxically his followers consider him trustworthy because he is “honest” about being a liar. Think about it. What other politician in recent memory has been celebrated for “telling it like it is” while so blatantly telling it like it isn’t?

My guest this week, Brad Blanton will offer his “radically honest” perspective on the “shituation”, and — knowing Brad — you can expect a wild ride that will leave you both elevated but with “feet on the ground.”

Brad Blanton, Ph.D is a psychotherapist, author, workshop leader, speaker, and the founder of Radical Honesty Enterprises. Dr. Brad Blanton describes himself as “white trash with a Ph.D.” Armed with quick wit and an engaging Southern accent, he speaks with an unwavering honesty that is both disarming and challenging, a quality that has earned him admirers as well as detractors.

His first book, Radical Honesty: How To Transform Your Life By Telling The Truth, became a nationwide best seller in 1996 and has been translated into twelve languages and published around the world. The revised edition was released by Sparrowhawk Publications in April, 2005.

His second book, Practicing Radical Honesty: How to Complete the Past, Live in the Present and Build a Future with A Little Help From Your Friends, is about the relationship between personal transformation and social transformation. In 2002, consistent with that same theme, he published Honest to God: A Change of Heart that Can Change the World (with Neale Donald Walsch). Also in 2002, he published Radical Parenting: Seven Steps to a Functional Family in a Dysfunctional World, which is about child rearing, and Brad says it is the most radical book he has ever written.

Brad has twice been an independent candidate for Congress from his rural home district in Virginia, running against Republican Eric Cantor, who later served as House Minority Whip.

If you’re wondering how to discern deep truth in a time of shallow lies — both personally and politically — tune in thisTuesday, November 20th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ to find out.

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Brad and Radical Honesty, please go here: https://www.radicalhonesty.com/start-here/

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The Order of the Sacred Earth – A Truly NEW World Order to Help Us Overgrow the “Old World Odor”

An Interview with Sacred Order Co-Founders Skylar Wilson and Jennifer Berit Listug

“Earth — love it or leave it.” — Swami Beyondananda

“I promise to be the best lover and defender of the Earth that I can be.”

Can taking such a vow make a difference?

Skylar Wilson and Jennifer Berit Listug, our guests on Wiki Politiki this week think so. They, along with Matthew Fox, the noted priest and father of Creation Spirituality, have founded a “spiritual order” for our times, the Order of the Sacred Earth.

I am reminded of a famous Gandhi quote. When asked what he thought of Western Civilization, he replied, “I think it would be a very good idea.”

While our civilization has excelled at science, technology, and the gleaning of material knowledge, we seem to be on the verge of flunking Wisdom 1.1. Ever since we put Descartes before the horse nearly four centuries ago, society has focused its attention on the material world as the be-all and end-all. And the “end-all” idea may be exactly where we are headed.

Thanks to focus on the rational mind at the expense of the intuitive, and the patriarchal notion of man “dominating” nature, we have continued to act as if that’s true, at our peril. As Paul Ehrlich famously said, “Nature bats last,” and she has some heavy hitters coming up — fire, tornadoes, hurricanes and floods. At a time when precious little is considered sacred anymore, and when we humans have spiraled dangerously outside the web of life, the intention of the Order of the Sacred Earth is to unite spirit and matter in one movement. As they write:

At this critical time in human and planetary history, the world does not need a new religion or even a reshuffling of our old religions. It does not need a new church either. What it needs is a new Order: a community and movement of people of varied belief systems (or non-belief systems) who share one sacred vow: to preserve Mother Earth and to become the best lovers (mystics) and defenders (warriors) they can be on behalf of Mother Earth. A post-denominational Order and a post-religious Order. Therefore, a Spiritual Order.

And yet another quote, this one from Albert Einstein: “The field is the sole governing agency over the particle.” Most social change movements have been about moving the “particle” — working on the symptoms of issues rather than facing and confronting the “field” — of beliefs, misperceptions and institutions — that “move” the particles of our every day activity.

If a spiritual order that holds Earth sacred seems like a “tall order”, it may be the one thing to cohere a movement of movements so that collectively we shift from “takers” to “givers”, from exploiters to stewards, from alienated individuals to loving community.

Can a “spiritual order” help spark and empower a truly NEW world order? Join us this Tuesday, November 13th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ to find out.

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about the Order of the Sacred Earth, please go here: https://www.orderofthesacredearth.org/

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The Order of the Sacred Earth – A Truly NEW World Order to Help Us Overgrow the “Old World Odor”

An Interview with Sacred Order Co-Founders Skylar Wilson and Jennifer Berit Listug

“Earth — love it or leave it.” — Swami Beyondananda

“I promise to be the best lover and defender of the Earth that I can be.”

Can taking such a vow make a difference?

Skylar Wilson and Jennifer Berit Listug, our guests on Wiki Politiki this week think so. They, along with Matthew Fox, the noted priest and father of Creation Spirituality, have founded a “spiritual order” for our times, the Order of the Sacred Earth.

I am reminded of a famous Gandhi quote. When asked what he thought of Western Civilization, he replied, “I think it would be a very good idea.”

While our civilization has excelled at science, technology, and the gleaning of material knowledge, we seem to be on the verge of flunking Wisdom 1.1. Ever since we put Descartes before the horse nearly four centuries ago, society has focused its attention on the material world as the be-all and end-all. And the “end-all” idea may be exactly where we are headed.

Thanks to focus on the rational mind at the expense of the intuitive, and the patriarchal notion of man “dominating” nature, we have continued to act as if that’s true, at our peril. As Paul Ehrlich famously said, “Nature bats last,” and she has some heavy hitters coming up — fire, tornadoes, hurricanes and floods. At a time when precious little is considered sacred anymore, and when we humans have spiraled dangerously outside the web of life, the intention of the Order of the Sacred Earth is to unite spirit and matter in one movement. As they write:

At this critical time in human and planetary history, the world does not need a new religion or even a reshuffling of our old religions. It does not need a new church either. What it needs is a new Order: a community and movement of people of varied belief systems (or non-belief systems) who share one sacred vow: to preserve Mother Earth and to become the best lovers (mystics) and defenders (warriors) they can be on behalf of Mother Earth. A post-denominational Order and a post-religious Order. Therefore, a Spiritual Order.

And yet another quote, this one from Albert Einstein: “The field is the sole governing agency over the particle.” Most social change movements have been about moving the “particle” — working on the symptoms of issues rather than facing and confronting the “field” — of beliefs, misperceptions and institutions — that “move” the particles of our every day activity.

If a spiritual order that holds Earth sacred seems like a “tall order”, it may be the one thing to cohere a movement of movements so that collectively we shift from “takers” to “givers”, from exploiters to stewards, from alienated individuals to loving community.

Can a “spiritual order” help spark and empower a truly NEW world order? Join us this Tuesday, November 13th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ to find out.

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about the Order of the Sacred Earth, please go here: https://www.orderofthesacredearth.org/

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Donald Trump Is Awakening People, Left and Right

An Interview with Dr. Chuck Baldwin, Moral Majority and Christian Coalition Pioneer, and Constitutional Party Presidential Candidate in 2008

“Either we will have an awakening — or a wake.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the summer of 2015, I was waiting to board the Larkspur Ferry to take me to San Francisco for a Giants game. In the waiting area, there was a huge TV screen tuned to CNN. Donald Trump was on, and the sound was off.

As I watched Trump’s gesticulation, facial expressions, and fist pumping, I looked at a fellow passenger, and we both said it at the same time — Adolf Hitler.

Now more than three years later, I have seen nothing to make me think otherwise. What was clear to me then is even clearer now. What I was looking at was a megalomaniacal sociopath, who would do anything and say anything to benefit himself, and who would ultimately destroy whatever he touched. I saw a pathological liar and demagogue, with no respect for the rule of law — or the rule of love.

While we have seen “dishonest” politicians before, and those involved in deep, dark misdoings, what I was looking at was someone entirely different and more sinister — someone who had the mindset and the chutzpah to make himself dictator. You might laugh at this individual who has been parodied and caricatured as a bumbling fool. They laughed at Hitler too. While Donald Trump is no “Hitler” in the sense that he has no overriding mission or ideology, his rhetoric landed with the same kinds of ordinary folks who supported Hitler.

At the Unrig the System conference in New Orleans this past February, I met a number of (oxymoron alert) “moderate Republicans” who saw the clear and present danger not just in Trump, but in the Vichy Republicans in Congress blindly following him. I met Richard Painter, a former Bush administration official who has officially changed parties and became a Democrat running for the Senate in Minnesota. Since that time he has been joined by Republicans Steve Schmidt and most recently Max Boot, who exhorted moderate Republicans to vote Democrat this year in an attempt to stop that other “boot” — Jack Boot — from having control of all three branches of government and establishing a de facto fascist regime.

Something that has been both puzzling and vexing to most observers, however, is how so many Evangelical Christians have fallen into lockstep behind Trump, despite the man’s — to put it too gently — “moral failings.”

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week has the perspective and background to speak to this issue. Dr. Chuck Baldwin is a conservative Christian minister, a disciple of Jerry Falwell and a founder of the Christian Coalition. After becoming a Republican in 1980 to support Ronald Reagan, he left the party during the George W. Bush presidency to join Ron Paul’s Constitution Party. Without compromising his conservative ideas — he is a Second Amendment advocate who believes in “open carry” — he offers his view of how and why the majority of his cohorts have taken the wrong road, and have become in his words “infatuated with” Donald Trump, whom he sees as an enemy of freedom, and everything the United States stands for.

On this very significant Election Day, which will — rightly or not — be an up or down vote for Donald Trump, tune into this highly-unusual interview and you’ll be encouraged that the “great upwising” and awakening is occurring on all sides.

Tuesday, November 6th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Dr. Chuck Baldwin and his work, please go here: https://chuckbaldwinlive.com/Home.aspx

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Donald Trump Is Awakening People, Left and Right

An Interview with Dr. Chuck Baldwin, Moral Majority and Christian Coalition Pioneer, and Constitutional Party Presidential Candidate in 2008

“Either we will have an awakening — or a wake.” — Swami Beyondananda

In the summer of 2015, I was waiting to board the Larkspur Ferry to take me to San Francisco for a Giants game. In the waiting area, there was a huge TV screen tuned to CNN. Donald Trump was on, and the sound was off.

As I watched Trump’s gesticulation, facial expressions, and fist pumping, I looked at a fellow passenger, and we both said it at the same time — Adolf Hitler.

Now more than three years later, I have seen nothing to make me think otherwise. What was clear to me then is even clearer now. What I was looking at was a megalomaniacal sociopath, who would do anything and say anything to benefit himself, and who would ultimately destroy whatever he touched. I saw a pathological liar and demagogue, with no respect for the rule of law — or the rule of love.

While we have seen “dishonest” politicians before, and those involved in deep, dark misdoings, what I was looking at was someone entirely different and more sinister — someone who had the mindset and the chutzpah to make himself dictator. You might laugh at this individual who has been parodied and caricatured as a bumbling fool. They laughed at Hitler too. While Donald Trump is no “Hitler” in the sense that he has no overriding mission or ideology, his rhetoric landed with the same kinds of ordinary folks who supported Hitler.

At the Unrig the System conference in New Orleans this past February, I met a number of (oxymoron alert) “moderate Republicans” who saw the clear and present danger not just in Trump, but in the Vichy Republicans in Congress blindly following him. I met Richard Painter, a former Bush administration official who has officially changed parties and became a Democrat running for the Senate in Minnesota. Since that time he has been joined by Republicans Steve Schmidt and most recently Max Boot, who exhorted moderate Republicans to vote Democrat this year in an attempt to stop that other “boot” — Jack Boot — from having control of all three branches of government and establishing a de facto fascist regime.

Something that has been both puzzling and vexing to most observers, however, is how so many Evangelical Christians have fallen into lockstep behind Trump, despite the man’s — to put it too gently — “moral failings.”

Our guest on Wiki Politiki this week has the perspective and background to speak to this issue. Dr. Chuck Baldwin is a conservative Christian minister, a disciple of Jerry Falwell and a founder of the Christian Coalition. After becoming a Republican in 1980 to support Ronald Reagan, he left the party during the George W. Bush presidency to join Ron Paul’s Constitution Party. Without compromising his conservative ideas — he is a Second Amendment advocate who believes in “open carry” — he offers his view of how and why the majority of his cohorts have taken the wrong road, and have become in his words “infatuated with” Donald Trump, whom he sees as an enemy of freedom, and everything the United States stands for.

On this very significant Election Day, which will — rightly or not — be an up or down vote for Donald Trump, tune into this highly-unusual interview and you’ll be encouraged that the “great upwising” and awakening is occurring on all sides.

Tuesday, November 6th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more...]]>3405consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-the-heart-of-the-goddess-help-us-overgrow-the-dark-of-heartlessness--16098511
Can The Heart of the Goddess Help Us Overgrow the Dark of Heartlessness?

An Interview with Hallie Igelhart Austen, Author of The Heart of the Goddess: Art, Myth and Meditations of the World’s Sacred Feminine

“Time to replace rule by the scared masculine with the sacred feminine.” — Swami Beyondananda

If there’s been any awakening in the wake of the 2016 election, it’s been the awakening of women’s power, and more recently, the Sacred Feminine. As we are more and more coming to understand, this is not just about boys and girls, boys and girls.

The sacred feminine — as with matriarchal societies in the ancient world — is not about the feminine dominating over the masculine, but rather a co-equal partnership where there IS NO domination, bullying, violence or exploitation.

And, the dominate-or-be-dominated meme that has characterized Western so-called civilization for millennia is a direct result of the absence of the sacred feminine. Consider how different our nation (and world) would be if our Founding Fathers had including Founding Mothers, if in adapting and adopting the Iroquois Nations’ political system, they had included the Council of Grandmothers along with balance of powers and a federal system?

In the Iroquois Nation, after all, it was the elder women who decided if and when the nation went to war, and they also could impeach an unscrupulous or incompetent chief. But because in 1787 it was culturally impossible to give Martha, Abigail, Dolley or Betsy a seat at the council, we are paying the price today. We have a heartless, mechanistic system that utterly discounts and misunderstands the feminine, and is bent on the four E’s of Evil — extraction, exploitation, extortion and extinction.

No individual is to blame for any of this. Most humans on the planet want the same things — clean air, clean water, clean food, clean government, respect for one another and the natural world. But because there is no over-arching context or movement speaking to this one fundamental issue, we have been at the merciless mercy of “might makes right.”

Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki, Hallie Igelhart Austen, author of The Heart of the Goddess: Art, Myth and Meditations of the World’s Sacred Feminine, offers insight and encouragement for renewing and re-establishing the wisdom of the Goddess in our lives and world.

Hallie Iglehart Austen grew up on a farm and has lived close to the earth for most of her life. Her lifelong interest in goddesses began at the age of twelve when she started studying ancient Greek language and mythology at Bryn Mawr School. After graduating from Brown University, she drove from England to Nepal and back again over the course of a year. This journey, described in her book, Womanspirit, led to her synthesis of spirituality and feminism, which she first started teaching in 1974. She has led workshops, rituals and conferences at the University of California, United Nations International Women’s Conference, and Graduate Theological Union among others. She created Womanspirit Meditations and collected worldwide Goddess art, myth and meditations in her book, The Heart of the Goddess.

What can we learn from the ancient art depicting the Goddess and life in a matriarchal culture? How can men relate to and use this wisdom? How do we bring these understandings to the here-and-now, to inspire and unite us at a critical time?

Tune in this Tuesday, October 30th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET and find out! http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Hallie and her book, please go here (https://heartgoddess.net/ and https://heartgoddess.net/goddesses-origins/)

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Can The Heart of the Goddess Help Us Overgrow the Dark of Heartlessness?

An Interview with Hallie Igelhart Austen, Author of The Heart of the Goddess: Art, Myth and Meditations of the World’s Sacred Feminine

“Time to replace rule by the scared masculine with the sacred feminine.” — Swami Beyondananda

If there’s been any awakening in the wake of the 2016 election, it’s been the awakening of women’s power, and more recently, the Sacred Feminine. As we are more and more coming to understand, this is not just about boys and girls, boys and girls.

The sacred feminine — as with matriarchal societies in the ancient world — is not about the feminine dominating over the masculine, but rather a co-equal partnership where there IS NO domination, bullying, violence or exploitation.

And, the dominate-or-be-dominated meme that has characterized Western so-called civilization for millennia is a direct result of the absence of the sacred feminine. Consider how different our nation (and world) would be if our Founding Fathers had including Founding Mothers, if in adapting and adopting the Iroquois Nations’ political system, they had included the Council of Grandmothers along with balance of powers and a federal system?

In the Iroquois Nation, after all, it was the elder women who decided if and when the nation went to war, and they also could impeach an unscrupulous or incompetent chief. But because in 1787 it was culturally impossible to give Martha, Abigail, Dolley or Betsy a seat at the council, we are paying the price today. We have a heartless, mechanistic system that utterly discounts and misunderstands the feminine, and is bent on the four E’s of Evil — extraction, exploitation, extortion and extinction.

No individual is to blame for any of this. Most humans on the planet want the same things — clean air, clean water, clean food, clean government, respect for one another and the natural world. But because there is no over-arching context or movement speaking to this one fundamental issue, we have been at the merciless mercy of “might makes right.”

Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki, Hallie Igelhart Austen, author of The Heart of the Goddess: Art, Myth and Meditations of the World’s Sacred Feminine, offers insight and encouragement for renewing and re-establishing the wisdom of the Goddess in our lives and world.

Hallie Iglehart Austen grew up on a farm and has lived close to the earth for most of her life. Her lifelong interest in goddesses began at the age of twelve when she started studying ancient Greek language and mythology at Bryn Mawr School. After graduating from Brown University, she drove from England to Nepal and back again over the course of a year. This journey, described in her book, Womanspirit, led to her synthesis of spirituality and feminism, which she first started teaching in 1974. She has led workshops, rituals and conferences at the University of California, United Nations International Women’s Conference, and Graduate Theological Union among others. She created Womanspirit Meditations and collected worldwide Goddess art, myth and meditations in her book, The Heart of the Goddess.

What can we learn from the ancient art depicting the Goddess and life in a matriarchal culture? How can men relate to and use this wisdom? How do we bring these understandings to the here-and-now, to inspire and unite us at a critical time?

Tune in this Tuesday, October 30th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET and find out! http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Hallie and her book, please...]]>3404consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/de-programming-and-re-programming-the-hidden-brain--16038394
De-Programming and Re-Programming the Hidden Brain – From Hopelessness and Helplessness to Wisdom and Compassion

An Interview with Barry and Gayla Gordon, Authors of “Scientific Shamanic Healing”

“The sociopathogens in our body politic are trying to convince us that their inhuman nature is our ‘human nature’.” — Swami Beyondananda

What our friend and colleague Caroline Casey calls “the dementors of doom” seem to be able to access the inner psyche of the masses to create fear, suspicion and chaos. “Thanks” to the work Edward Bernays began a century ago (Bernays, the nephew of Sigmund Freud was known as the “Father of Public Relations” and wrote a book titled simply “Propaganda”) those who wish to program our minds to serve their own ends, now have more sophisticated ways than ever to do so.

No wonder so many people who can envision what Charles Eisenstein calls “the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible” are disheartened and alarmed by “the more ugly world” the current political order is making possible.

Our guests this week, Barry and Gayla Gordon are lifetime students of consciousness, energy medicine, and our true “human potential. Barry is a physicist, metaphysicist, Feng Shui Master, senior Buddhist teacher in the Tibetan/Chinese Bon tradition, and advanced Energy Psychology coach. Gayla Gordon is a creative visionary, Feng Shui master, Sufi Cheraga, Doctor of Divinity, “minister of mirth” and advanced Energy Psychology coach. They are world travelers, who have studied and immersed themselves in a variety of spiritual traditions. Barry is a former US Navy officer whose near-death experience as a diver transformed his life, and has given him the tools to help others with PTSD.

This enlightening and empowering conversation will not only offer insight into our current political crisis, it will offer us creative ways to take advantage of the opportunity. You’ll also discover ways to re-program your own “hidden brain”, resolve inner conflicts and move beyond hopelessness and helplessness to find your own purpose and power. You’ll also gain insight and perspective as to how to “respond” to current events rather than “react” to them.

Someone once said that all politics is personal, and someone else said, “the personal is political”. This conversation will prove both of them right.

If you’re ready to empower yourself in challenging times, please join us this Tuesday, October 23rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Barry and Gayla’s current workshop offerings, please go here: https://www.transformationonline.org/users/express_signin?email=swamib@saber.net

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De-Programming and Re-Programming the Hidden Brain – From Hopelessness and Helplessness to Wisdom and Compassion

An Interview with Barry and Gayla Gordon, Authors of “Scientific Shamanic Healing”

“The sociopathogens in our body politic are trying to convince us that their inhuman nature is our ‘human nature’.” — Swami Beyondananda

What our friend and colleague Caroline Casey calls “the dementors of doom” seem to be able to access the inner psyche of the masses to create fear, suspicion and chaos. “Thanks” to the work Edward Bernays began a century ago (Bernays, the nephew of Sigmund Freud was known as the “Father of Public Relations” and wrote a book titled simply “Propaganda”) those who wish to program our minds to serve their own ends, now have more sophisticated ways than ever to do so.

No wonder so many people who can envision what Charles Eisenstein calls “the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible” are disheartened and alarmed by “the more ugly world” the current political order is making possible.

Our guests this week, Barry and Gayla Gordon are lifetime students of consciousness, energy medicine, and our true “human potential. Barry is a physicist, metaphysicist, Feng Shui Master, senior Buddhist teacher in the Tibetan/Chinese Bon tradition, and advanced Energy Psychology coach. Gayla Gordon is a creative visionary, Feng Shui master, Sufi Cheraga, Doctor of Divinity, “minister of mirth” and advanced Energy Psychology coach. They are world travelers, who have studied and immersed themselves in a variety of spiritual traditions. Barry is a former US Navy officer whose near-death experience as a diver transformed his life, and has given him the tools to help others with PTSD.

This enlightening and empowering conversation will not only offer insight into our current political crisis, it will offer us creative ways to take advantage of the opportunity. You’ll also discover ways to re-program your own “hidden brain”, resolve inner conflicts and move beyond hopelessness and helplessness to find your own purpose and power. You’ll also gain insight and perspective as to how to “respond” to current events rather than “react” to them.

Someone once said that all politics is personal, and someone else said, “the personal is political”. This conversation will prove both of them right.

If you’re ready to empower yourself in challenging times, please join us this Tuesday, October 23rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

To find out more about Barry and Gayla’s current workshop offerings, please go here: https://www.transformationonline.org/users/express_signin?email=swamib@saber.net

Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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From #METOO To #WETOO – Turning Sacred Feminine and Sacred Masculine Into Dynamic Duo Dance Partners

An Interview with “Sacred Feminine Awakening” Author Misa Hopkins

“We need to shift focus from the ‘identity issues’ that keep us separate to the IDENTICAL ISSUES that unite us — clean air, clean water, clean food and clean government.” — Swami Beyondananda

While Brett Kavanaugh was rightfully outed as a privileged, self-entitled, frat-rat sexual predator, as usual the Democrats stopped short of seeing the big, big picture — that the abuse of women, abuse of power, abuse of wealth and abuse of the natural world is all traceable to a Papal Bull issued in the 1450’s known as the “Doctrine of Discovery“.

This document (you can hear more in the Wiki interview with Steven Newcomb and Shawna Bluestar linked above) essentially gave “white male Christians” the “official” MANdate to dominate, exploit, subjugate, enslave and kill all nonwhite non-“Christians” and take their lands. Hard as it is to believe, this document that is more than 500 years old has been used by our own US Supreme Court to justify abrogating treaties with Native peoples!

Our guest this week, Misa Hopkins is an advocate for the “sacred feminine” who appreciates — thanks to her own Native American ancestry and connections with indigenous peoples worldwide — not just the exploitation and domination of women and women’s wisdom, but the exploitation of and extraction from the natural world.

Misa Hopkins is the author of the bestselling book series, Sacred Feminine Awakening, and is the Spiritual Director at SacredFeminineAwakening.com. The Guardian of a Sacred Native Path in the Feminine, she has had mystical initiations in feminine and masculine energies, and has been given the sacred names Amma (Mother) and Morning Star (Venus). Misa’s life and work is dedicated to facilitating the personal and planetary healing that comes with Sacred Feminine awareness.

Her mission is to help women find their sacred feminine AND facilitate men finding their own spiritual identity so that instead of the “he said / she said” yelling matches on the battlefield, the sacred feminine and sacred masculine work together as dynamic duo dance partners.

Misa offers insight into how women are awakening to a deeper identity than is offered by contemporary feminism, and how these new ways of thinking, feeling and experiencing are impacting relationships with men. This awakening has led women to embrace new priorities that go far beyond the #METOO domain.

She and her partner Jeff Burger were living in Charlottesville at the time of the protest riots last year, and she has a unique and comprehensive perspective on what really happened — and the misunderstandings that led to the death of Heather Heyer, who was protesting the alt right rally.

If you’re curious as to how a new sacred feminism is informing a new generation, please join us this Tuesday, October 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Misa Hopkins can be found online at: https://sacredfeminineawakening.com/

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From #METOO To #WETOO – Turning Sacred Feminine and Sacred Masculine Into Dynamic Duo Dance Partners

An Interview with “Sacred Feminine Awakening” Author Misa Hopkins

“We need to shift focus from the ‘identity issues’ that keep us separate to the IDENTICAL ISSUES that unite us — clean air, clean water, clean food and clean government.” — Swami Beyondananda

While Brett Kavanaugh was rightfully outed as a privileged, self-entitled, frat-rat sexual predator, as usual the Democrats stopped short of seeing the big, big picture — that the abuse of women, abuse of power, abuse of wealth and abuse of the natural world is all traceable to a Papal Bull issued in the 1450’s known as the “Doctrine of Discovery“.

This document (you can hear more in the Wiki interview with Steven Newcomb and Shawna Bluestar linked above) essentially gave “white male Christians” the “official” MANdate to dominate, exploit, subjugate, enslave and kill all nonwhite non-“Christians” and take their lands. Hard as it is to believe, this document that is more than 500 years old has been used by our own US Supreme Court to justify abrogating treaties with Native peoples!

Our guest this week, Misa Hopkins is an advocate for the “sacred feminine” who appreciates — thanks to her own Native American ancestry and connections with indigenous peoples worldwide — not just the exploitation and domination of women and women’s wisdom, but the exploitation of and extraction from the natural world.

Misa Hopkins is the author of the bestselling book series, Sacred Feminine Awakening, and is the Spiritual Director at SacredFeminineAwakening.com. The Guardian of a Sacred Native Path in the Feminine, she has had mystical initiations in feminine and masculine energies, and has been given the sacred names Amma (Mother) and Morning Star (Venus). Misa’s life and work is dedicated to facilitating the personal and planetary healing that comes with Sacred Feminine awareness.

Her mission is to help women find their sacred feminine AND facilitate men finding their own spiritual identity so that instead of the “he said / she said” yelling matches on the battlefield, the sacred feminine and sacred masculine work together as dynamic duo dance partners.

Misa offers insight into how women are awakening to a deeper identity than is offered by contemporary feminism, and how these new ways of thinking, feeling and experiencing are impacting relationships with men. This awakening has led women to embrace new priorities that go far beyond the #METOO domain.

She and her partner Jeff Burger were living in Charlottesville at the time of the protest riots last year, and she has a unique and comprehensive perspective on what really happened — and the misunderstandings that led to the death of Heather Heyer, who was protesting the alt right rally.

If you’re curious as to how a new sacred feminism is informing a new generation, please join us this Tuesday, October 16th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Misa Hopkins can be found online at: https://sacredfeminineawakening.com/

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Cultivating BOLD HUMILITY Hope, Democracy and Rethinking Fear and Courage

An Interview with Author and “Daring Democracy” Advocate Frances Moore Lappé

“Of course love is more powerful than fear. Otherwise we’d be singing ‘All You Need is Fear’.” — Swami Beyondananda

Ever since the disillusionment of Obama’s failed promise, hope has been given a bad rap. Hope has been considered a form of passivity, as a substitute for intention, activism, hard choices. Our guest this week, noted author Frances Moore Lappé believes that cultivating hope also cultivates grace and possibility.

Frances Moore Lappé first gained worldwide fame with the release of her three-million copy Diet for a Small Planet, which the Smithsonian has described as “one of the most influential political tracts of the times.” Her nineteenth book, Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning, and Connection for the America We Want, coauthored with Adam Eichen, “extends concrete hope to those who feel politically helpless,” notes the American Library Association’s Booklist. She speaks widely on campuses from Harvard to UC Berkeley, as well as to professional organizations.

Frances enables us to shift our “mental maps” so we can each experience a sense of agency, meaning and connection with others, as together we bring democratic values to life. She offers hope by sharing solution stories in which regular citizens are helping to meet our biggest social and environmental challenges.

In 1987, Frances became the fourth American to receive the international Right Livelihood Award, often called the “Alternative Nobel”; and Gourmet Magazine named her one of 25 people, including Thomas Jefferson, Upton Sinclair, and Julia Child, whose work has changed the way America eats. Frances’ books have been translated into 15 languages and are used widely in university courses. Her visiting-scholar positions include those at MIT, UC Berkeley, Suffolk University, and Colby College.

Her writings have appeared in O: The Oprah Magazine, Harper’s, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Nation, People, and more. She is a contributing editor at Yes! Magazine, and Solutions Journal. Her blogs have appeared in Huffington Post, AlterNet, Common Dreams, and more.

Frances currently leads the Small Planet Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2002 with her daughter Anna Lappé. The two also cofounded the Small Planet Fund.

Please join us for this lively, informative and encouraging conversation that will have you thinking differently about hope, fear, courage and humility. “Frankie” will be talking about her recent book, Daring Democracy, and the tools people have been developing and cultivating “under the radar” … as well as the hidden energy in fear and how to use it constructively. At a time when we as individuals and a species face the unknown, she offers compelling evidence of how “not knowing” may be the key to our survival.

If you were inspired by Diet For A Small Planet, and want more nourishing “food for thought” from its author, please join us this Tuesday, October 9th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Frances Moore Lappé can be found online at: https://www.smallplanet.org/frances-moore-lappe

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Cultivating BOLD HUMILITY Hope, Democracy and Rethinking Fear and Courage

An Interview with Author and “Daring Democracy” Advocate Frances Moore Lappé

“Of course love is more powerful than fear. Otherwise we’d be singing ‘All You Need is Fear’.” — Swami Beyondananda

Ever since the disillusionment of Obama’s failed promise, hope has been given a bad rap. Hope has been considered a form of passivity, as a substitute for intention, activism, hard choices. Our guest this week, noted author Frances Moore Lappé believes that cultivating hope also cultivates grace and possibility.

Frances Moore Lappé first gained worldwide fame with the release of her three-million copy Diet for a Small Planet, which the Smithsonian has described as “one of the most influential political tracts of the times.” Her nineteenth book, Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning, and Connection for the America We Want, coauthored with Adam Eichen, “extends concrete hope to those who feel politically helpless,” notes the American Library Association’s Booklist. She speaks widely on campuses from Harvard to UC Berkeley, as well as to professional organizations.

Frances enables us to shift our “mental maps” so we can each experience a sense of agency, meaning and connection with others, as together we bring democratic values to life. She offers hope by sharing solution stories in which regular citizens are helping to meet our biggest social and environmental challenges.

In 1987, Frances became the fourth American to receive the international Right Livelihood Award, often called the “Alternative Nobel”; and Gourmet Magazine named her one of 25 people, including Thomas Jefferson, Upton Sinclair, and Julia Child, whose work has changed the way America eats. Frances’ books have been translated into 15 languages and are used widely in university courses. Her visiting-scholar positions include those at MIT, UC Berkeley, Suffolk University, and Colby College.

Her writings have appeared in O: The Oprah Magazine, Harper’s, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Nation, People, and more. She is a contributing editor at Yes! Magazine, and Solutions Journal. Her blogs have appeared in Huffington Post, AlterNet, Common Dreams, and more.

Frances currently leads the Small Planet Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2002 with her daughter Anna Lappé. The two also cofounded the Small Planet Fund.

Please join us for this lively, informative and encouraging conversation that will have you thinking differently about hope, fear, courage and humility. “Frankie” will be talking about her recent book, Daring Democracy, and the tools people have been developing and cultivating “under the radar” … as well as the hidden energy in fear and how to use it constructively. At a time when we as individuals and a species face the unknown, she offers compelling evidence of how “not knowing” may be the key to our survival.

If you were inspired by Diet For A Small Planet, and want more nourishing “food for thought” from its author, please join us this Tuesday, October 9th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Frances Moore Lappé can be found online at: https://www.smallplanet.org/frances-moore-lappe

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Eastern Spirituality and Political Evolution

An Interview with Meditation Teacher and Author Philip Goldberg

“Bob Dylan was wrong. You DO need a Veda man to know which way the wind blows.” — Swami Beyondananda

Ever since the era of the “moral majority” and the Christian Coalition, we have seen how religion can impact our political conversations, and national destiny. But what about those “other” religions that come from the East? Our guest this week, Philip Goldberg, is an expert on how and why Americans have flocked to Eastern religions over the past half-century, and the impact this migration has had on our national consciousness.

He speaks from experience. Growing up in a non-religious Jewish-Marxist household, Philip found his own way to spirituality by becoming a student of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and a teacher of Transcendental Meditation. His book American Veda: From Emerson and the Beatles to Yoga and Meditation, How Indian Spirituality Changed the West offers a rich account of his own spiritual development, and an enlightening history of how the Vedic tradition and “perennial wisdom” developed in the wake of the transcendentalist movement in the 1800s.

His latest book is a comprehensive biography of Paramahansa Yogananda titled The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru. Philip is also a meditation teacher and ordained Interfaith Minister, and also the cohost of the popular Spirit Matters podcast and leads American Veda Tours to India.

Philip and I have another interesting connection that dates back to before we knew one another. We both attended John Marshall Junior High in Brooklyn, a school notorious as one of the “worst” in New York City, where the principal actually took his own life in despair about crime at his school. He and I also share a common spiritual tradition from our childhood. No, not Judaism — the Brooklyn Dodgers. In addition to his well-researched works on Eastern spirituality in America, he is the author of an autobiographical novel about the year the Brooklyn Dodgers won the World Series, “This Is Next Year.”

If you’re curious about how Eastern wisdom can inform our current political “shituation” and enjoyed reading Autobiography of a Yogi back in the day, you’ll appreciate Philip going deeper into how and why Yogananda came to the U.S., his reception here, and his enduring influence.

As an indication of where Philip is coming from, here is a quote from his website:

“American democracy can flourish only when citizens are united, at a deep level that transcends ideology, race, and class, to a shared spiritual and moral vision of what America should be.”

If you recognize that the heart and soul of who we are includes and transcends both religion and non-religion, please join us this Tuesday, October 2nd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Philip Goldberg can be found online at: http://philipgoldberg.com/

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Eastern Spirituality and Political Evolution

An Interview with Meditation Teacher and Author Philip Goldberg

“Bob Dylan was wrong. You DO need a Veda man to know which way the wind blows.” — Swami Beyondananda

Ever since the era of the “moral majority” and the Christian Coalition, we have seen how religion can impact our political conversations, and national destiny. But what about those “other” religions that come from the East? Our guest this week, Philip Goldberg, is an expert on how and why Americans have flocked to Eastern religions over the past half-century, and the impact this migration has had on our national consciousness.

He speaks from experience. Growing up in a non-religious Jewish-Marxist household, Philip found his own way to spirituality by becoming a student of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and a teacher of Transcendental Meditation. His book American Veda: From Emerson and the Beatles to Yoga and Meditation, How Indian Spirituality Changed the West offers a rich account of his own spiritual development, and an enlightening history of how the Vedic tradition and “perennial wisdom” developed in the wake of the transcendentalist movement in the 1800s.

His latest book is a comprehensive biography of Paramahansa Yogananda titled The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru. Philip is also a meditation teacher and ordained Interfaith Minister, and also the cohost of the popular Spirit Matters podcast and leads American Veda Tours to India.

Philip and I have another interesting connection that dates back to before we knew one another. We both attended John Marshall Junior High in Brooklyn, a school notorious as one of the “worst” in New York City, where the principal actually took his own life in despair about crime at his school. He and I also share a common spiritual tradition from our childhood. No, not Judaism — the Brooklyn Dodgers. In addition to his well-researched works on Eastern spirituality in America, he is the author of an autobiographical novel about the year the Brooklyn Dodgers won the World Series, “This Is Next Year.”

If you’re curious about how Eastern wisdom can inform our current political “shituation” and enjoyed reading Autobiography of a Yogi back in the day, you’ll appreciate Philip going deeper into how and why Yogananda came to the U.S., his reception here, and his enduring influence.

As an indication of where Philip is coming from, here is a quote from his website:

“American democracy can flourish only when citizens are united, at a deep level that transcends ideology, race, and class, to a shared spiritual and moral vision of what America should be.”

If you recognize that the heart and soul of who we are includes and transcends both religion and non-religion, please join us this Tuesday, October 2nd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Philip Goldberg can be found online at: http://philipgoldberg.com/

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The “Self-Health” Movement

From Conventional to “Preventional” Medicine An Interview with Author and Holistic Medical Pioneer Dr. Elson Haas

“Our entire body politic suffers from irony deficiency. Seeing a doctor won’t help, but seeing a paradox will. So here’s an irony supplement to munch on. The third leading cause of death in the US is medicine itself.” — Swami Beyondananda

In these strange times when it’s hard to tell real fake news from fake real news, there are a lot of mixed messages coming from the health care domain. On one hand, we have big pharma and mainstream medicine promoting drugs and surgery. On the other, there are countless old and new ways to impact not just the linear activity of our cells, but also the “field” that determines how our cells behave.

Getting the right distinctions can be literally a life or death decision.

Our guest this week, Dr. Elson Haas, helps us sort through the hype and mythology and find out which approaches are best for you. With over 40 years of experience pursuing both mainstream and complementary medicine, Dr. Haas has been a pioneer in the “self-health” movement that helps individuals take charge of their own wellbeing.

Dr. Elson Haas has been bridging the worlds of mainstream and alternative medicine his entire career. He is an integrative family medicine practitioner with more than 40 years of experience as a physician. He is founder and director of Preventive Medical Center of Marin, an integrative healthcare clinic in San Rafael, California. Dr. Haas is author of a dozen popular books on health and nutrition, including Staying Healthy with the Seasons, Staying Healthy with Nutrition, The Detox Diet, Ultimate Immunity and, most recently, Staying Healthy with NEW Medicine.

As more of us are coming to realize, there is more to health than treating illness, and that the proverbial ounce of prevention — wellness assurance — is ultimately more efficient than health care insurance. In this lively and informative interview, Dr. Haas offers five simple and practical things that ANYONE can do to help move the dial toward wellness. You’ll also find out how a mainstream physician discovered and applied Eastern medicine, and how being in harmony with the seasons and our environment creates a healthier field.

If you’d like to be more confident and discerning when it comes to being in charge of your own health, please join us this Tuesday, September 25th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Dr. Elson Haas can be found online at: https://elsonhaasmd.com/

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The “Self-Health” Movement

From Conventional to “Preventional” Medicine An Interview with Author and Holistic Medical Pioneer Dr. Elson Haas

“Our entire body politic suffers from irony deficiency. Seeing a doctor won’t help, but seeing a paradox will. So here’s an irony supplement to munch on. The third leading cause of death in the US is medicine itself.” — Swami Beyondananda

In these strange times when it’s hard to tell real fake news from fake real news, there are a lot of mixed messages coming from the health care domain. On one hand, we have big pharma and mainstream medicine promoting drugs and surgery. On the other, there are countless old and new ways to impact not just the linear activity of our cells, but also the “field” that determines how our cells behave.

Getting the right distinctions can be literally a life or death decision.

Our guest this week, Dr. Elson Haas, helps us sort through the hype and mythology and find out which approaches are best for you. With over 40 years of experience pursuing both mainstream and complementary medicine, Dr. Haas has been a pioneer in the “self-health” movement that helps individuals take charge of their own wellbeing.

Dr. Elson Haas has been bridging the worlds of mainstream and alternative medicine his entire career. He is an integrative family medicine practitioner with more than 40 years of experience as a physician. He is founder and director of Preventive Medical Center of Marin, an integrative healthcare clinic in San Rafael, California. Dr. Haas is author of a dozen popular books on health and nutrition, including Staying Healthy with the Seasons, Staying Healthy with Nutrition, The Detox Diet, Ultimate Immunity and, most recently, Staying Healthy with NEW Medicine.

As more of us are coming to realize, there is more to health than treating illness, and that the proverbial ounce of prevention — wellness assurance — is ultimately more efficient than health care insurance. In this lively and informative interview, Dr. Haas offers five simple and practical things that ANYONE can do to help move the dial toward wellness. You’ll also find out how a mainstream physician discovered and applied Eastern medicine, and how being in harmony with the seasons and our environment creates a healthier field.

If you’d like to be more confident and discerning when it comes to being in charge of your own health, please join us this Tuesday, September 25th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Dr. Elson Haas can be found online at: https://elsonhaasmd.com/

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Waking Up to “WE-ality” – We NEED Each Other

An Interview with Intentional Community Advocates and Activists Bill Kauth and Zoe Alowan

“We’re all one with the same One, totally unique just like everyone else.” — Swami Beyondananda

When I lived in Washington, D.C. in the 1970s, I knew someone who was a world-renowned expert on communal living.

Unfortunately, no one could stand to live with him.

As anyone who was part of the intentional community movement 40 or 50 years ago can attest, the challenge back then was to align the utopian ideal with the down-to-earth “real deal”. Not only were there the issues of many (often immature) egos, but the cultural changes as we’ve moved from a more communal rural existence to a more impersonal urban / suburban one.

However, these days there is a growing awareness that the ability to connect, cooperate and collaborate with each other is an evolutionary trait, key to our survival and thrival.

Our guests this week, Bill Kauth and Zoe Alowan, have spent the better part of their lifetimes in creative endeavor and service, and seeking to find elegant and effective ways to facilitate functional and nourishing community. Bill and Zoe are co-creators of the committed, non-residential Community they call “Tribe”. Together they have delivered more than 65 seminars around the world and co-authored the book “We Need Each Other”.

In 1984, Bill co-founded the New Warrior Training Adventure of the ManKind Project, which has initiated 80,000 men into healthy masculinity, all around the world.

He is the author of “A Circle of Men”, published by St. Martins Press, and now has the emeritus role of “Visionary-at-large” with ManKindProject, and sees the profound need for human reconnection.

Zoe has lived in community and been deeply engaged in sacred art for decades. As painter, dancer, songstress and storyteller, her work in women’s circles reclaims beauty and wisdom. She facilitates with humor, co-honoring the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine.

In this fast-paced and humorful conversation, Bill and Zoe explain why their community is intentional but NOT residential, and they speak frankly to the challenges of creating lasting community. You’ll find out what Bill discovered as a psychotherapist and how each has addressed and healed their “father wound” and “mother wound”. You’ll learn about the power of the “gift culture” in contrast to the extractor economy, and discover how community and service might be the most effective “anti-depressant” of all.

If you’re curious how you can bring this kind of community into your locale, please join us this Tuesday, September 18th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Bill and Zoe can be found online at: http://timefortribe.com/

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Waking Up to “WE-ality” – We NEED Each Other

An Interview with Intentional Community Advocates and Activists Bill Kauth and Zoe Alowan

“We’re all one with the same One, totally unique just like everyone else.” — Swami Beyondananda

When I lived in Washington, D.C. in the 1970s, I knew someone who was a world-renowned expert on communal living.

Unfortunately, no one could stand to live with him.

As anyone who was part of the intentional community movement 40 or 50 years ago can attest, the challenge back then was to align the utopian ideal with the down-to-earth “real deal”. Not only were there the issues of many (often immature) egos, but the cultural changes as we’ve moved from a more communal rural existence to a more impersonal urban / suburban one.

However, these days there is a growing awareness that the ability to connect, cooperate and collaborate with each other is an evolutionary trait, key to our survival and thrival.

Our guests this week, Bill Kauth and Zoe Alowan, have spent the better part of their lifetimes in creative endeavor and service, and seeking to find elegant and effective ways to facilitate functional and nourishing community. Bill and Zoe are co-creators of the committed, non-residential Community they call “Tribe”. Together they have delivered more than 65 seminars around the world and co-authored the book “We Need Each Other”.

In 1984, Bill co-founded the New Warrior Training Adventure of the ManKind Project, which has initiated 80,000 men into healthy masculinity, all around the world.

He is the author of “A Circle of Men”, published by St. Martins Press, and now has the emeritus role of “Visionary-at-large” with ManKindProject, and sees the profound need for human reconnection.

Zoe has lived in community and been deeply engaged in sacred art for decades. As painter, dancer, songstress and storyteller, her work in women’s circles reclaims beauty and wisdom. She facilitates with humor, co-honoring the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine.

In this fast-paced and humorful conversation, Bill and Zoe explain why their community is intentional but NOT residential, and they speak frankly to the challenges of creating lasting community. You’ll find out what Bill discovered as a psychotherapist and how each has addressed and healed their “father wound” and “mother wound”. You’ll learn about the power of the “gift culture” in contrast to the extractor economy, and discover how community and service might be the most effective “anti-depressant” of all.

If you’re curious how you can bring this kind of community into your locale, please join us this Tuesday, September 18th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

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Bill and Zoe can be found online at: http://timefortribe.com/

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Political Prisoner! – Would YOU Go to Prison for Your Beliefs?

An Interview with Johnny Light aka Johnny Liberty, One-Time Leader of the Sovereignty Movement

“Here’s an irony supplement to munch on — we need a police state to protect our freedom.” — Swami Beyondananda

Over the past couple of years, we’ve been hearing a lot about the “deep state”, and a “secret government” that really runs things beneath the polarizing puppet show we watch on the news.

On one end of the spectrum, we have authors like Mike Lofgren who acknowledge the interlocking directorate between corporations, the military industrial complex, the intelligence community, and government that has rendered the will of the people largely irrelevant.

On the other — and particularly since the advent of Trumpism — we have the “deep state” as the secret government that will enslave us through the “new world order”. There are even people I know who voted for Bernie Sanders in the primaries, and then for Donald Trump in the election because they fervently believed he was our last hope in liberating us from this “deep state.”

So, what’s true? Who’s right? Is there a deep state — and is it a threat to you and me, and to our freedom?

This week on Wiki Politiki, we interview Johnny Light aka Johnny Liberty, a one-time leader of the Sovereignty movement who spent two years in prison and three more on probation because his ideas and work ran afoul of the federal government.

Author of the bestseller “Global Sovereign’s Handbook”, Johnny Liberty is an innovative systems thinker, researcher, educator and speaker on individual sovereignty, freedom and liberty as well as history, law, economics, financial and business structures, and the nature of the global power structure. He has presented over 250 workshops and is known for his “Granada Forum” and Vision for a New America series of videos on YouTube.

You’ll hear for yourself his complete story of being hounded, isolated and finally imprisoned by the Federal Government, and of the plea bargain process that insures that justice is rarely done. And you’ll get to decide for yourself whether the punishment fit the crime.

Meanwhile, you will hear a compelling story of a creative pioneer looking to make a positive difference in the world, the corruption and hypocrisy he discovered, his lessons learned, and how he has reassembled a life of creativity and service.

Johnny’s latest work can be found here: https://www.heavenonearthretreat.com/

Please join us this Tuesday, September 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

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Political Prisoner! – Would YOU Go to Prison for Your Beliefs?

An Interview with Johnny Light aka Johnny Liberty, One-Time Leader of the Sovereignty Movement

“Here’s an irony supplement to munch on — we need a police state to protect our freedom.” — Swami Beyondananda

Over the past couple of years, we’ve been hearing a lot about the “deep state”, and a “secret government” that really runs things beneath the polarizing puppet show we watch on the news.

On one end of the spectrum, we have authors like Mike Lofgren who acknowledge the interlocking directorate between corporations, the military industrial complex, the intelligence community, and government that has rendered the will of the people largely irrelevant.

On the other — and particularly since the advent of Trumpism — we have the “deep state” as the secret government that will enslave us through the “new world order”. There are even people I know who voted for Bernie Sanders in the primaries, and then for Donald Trump in the election because they fervently believed he was our last hope in liberating us from this “deep state.”

So, what’s true? Who’s right? Is there a deep state — and is it a threat to you and me, and to our freedom?

This week on Wiki Politiki, we interview Johnny Light aka Johnny Liberty, a one-time leader of the Sovereignty movement who spent two years in prison and three more on probation because his ideas and work ran afoul of the federal government.

Author of the bestseller “Global Sovereign’s Handbook”, Johnny Liberty is an innovative systems thinker, researcher, educator and speaker on individual sovereignty, freedom and liberty as well as history, law, economics, financial and business structures, and the nature of the global power structure. He has presented over 250 workshops and is known for his “Granada Forum” and Vision for a New America series of videos on YouTube.

You’ll hear for yourself his complete story of being hounded, isolated and finally imprisoned by the Federal Government, and of the plea bargain process that insures that justice is rarely done. And you’ll get to decide for yourself whether the punishment fit the crime.

Meanwhile, you will hear a compelling story of a creative pioneer looking to make a positive difference in the world, the corruption and hypocrisy he discovered, his lessons learned, and how he has reassembled a life of creativity and service.

Johnny’s latest work can be found here: https://www.heavenonearthretreat.com/

Please join us this Tuesday, September 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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Money For People with Ellen Brown

How Public Banking Can Liberate Us From the Web of Debt

An Interview with Ellen Brown, author of “Web of Debt” and President of the Public Banking Institute

“I am nostalgic for the good old days … remember when PEOPLE robbed BANKS?” — Swami Beyondananda

Our guest this week, Ellen Brown, has looked at money from “both sides now.” Her book, “Web of Debt” is a deep, thoughtful and sometimes playful analysis of how the banking interests have created metastasizing debt that ends up enslaving the people of the world rather than helping them thrive. “Web of Debt” enjoys another distinction as well. In the past, the notion that the Federal Reserve is a tool of the bankers and NOT even a federal institution was proliferated primarily by right wing libertarians. Thanks to Ellen Brown, progressives are now aware of the Federal Reserve’s dark history, including the secret meetings where a small group of bankers persuaded then President Woodrow Wilson to promote the Federal Reserve Act in 1913, a decision Wilson came to deeply regret.

Fortunately, there is another side of money as well.

Since publishing Web of Debt in 2007, Ellen Brown has gone on to found the Public Banking Institute, dedicated to establishing and proliferating state and community banks, like the one that has been thriving in North Dakota since a coalition of farmers and laborers helped establish it nearly 100 years ago.

Public banks would not only be in competition with the “banking industry”, but can help fund the enterprises that can lead to local self-sufficiency and a genuinely sustainable economy. Even more exciting, Ellen makes a credible case for public ownership of our banking system and even turning the Federal Reserve into a public utility.

If you’re ready to be enlightened about money’s past, and inspired about its future, join us this Tuesday, September 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Oh, one more thing. As Ellen will tell you, Frank Baum’s “Wizard of Oz” was really an allegory about the money system in the 1890s, when farmers and laborers wanted “greenbacks” and silver currency so that more money would be circulating, and bankers wanted “tight money” so they could tighten the clamps on working people and farmers, making it easier for them to foreclose.

In 2011, when California was considering a public banking law, videographer Mary Cary and I used the “Wizard of Oz” to promote the initiative. Watch our video here:

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Money For People with Ellen Brown

How Public Banking Can Liberate Us From the Web of Debt

An Interview with Ellen Brown, author of “Web of Debt” and President of the Public Banking Institute

“I am nostalgic for the good old days … remember when PEOPLE robbed BANKS?” — Swami Beyondananda

Our guest this week, Ellen Brown, has looked at money from “both sides now.” Her book, “Web of Debt” is a deep, thoughtful and sometimes playful analysis of how the banking interests have created metastasizing debt that ends up enslaving the people of the world rather than helping them thrive. “Web of Debt” enjoys another distinction as well. In the past, the notion that the Federal Reserve is a tool of the bankers and NOT even a federal institution was proliferated primarily by right wing libertarians. Thanks to Ellen Brown, progressives are now aware of the Federal Reserve’s dark history, including the secret meetings where a small group of bankers persuaded then President Woodrow Wilson to promote the Federal Reserve Act in 1913, a decision Wilson came to deeply regret.

Fortunately, there is another side of money as well.

Since publishing Web of Debt in 2007, Ellen Brown has gone on to found the Public Banking Institute, dedicated to establishing and proliferating state and community banks, like the one that has been thriving in North Dakota since a coalition of farmers and laborers helped establish it nearly 100 years ago.

Public banks would not only be in competition with the “banking industry”, but can help fund the enterprises that can lead to local self-sufficiency and a genuinely sustainable economy. Even more exciting, Ellen makes a credible case for public ownership of our banking system and even turning the Federal Reserve into a public utility.

If you’re ready to be enlightened about money’s past, and inspired about its future, join us this Tuesday, September 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Oh, one more thing. As Ellen will tell you, Frank Baum’s “Wizard of Oz” was really an allegory about the money system in the 1890s, when farmers and laborers wanted “greenbacks” and silver currency so that more money would be circulating, and bankers wanted “tight money” so they could tighten the clamps on working people and farmers, making it easier for them to foreclose.

In 2011, when California was considering a public banking law, videographer Mary Cary and I used the “Wizard of Oz” to promote the initiative. Watch our video here:

How you can support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Hemp Is For Everyone!

Agricultural Industrial Hemp Will Restore the Ecology and the Economy

An Interview with Wellbeing “Maven” Trudy Siewert Bhaerman

“It’s time to re-grow our economy from the grassroots up.” — Swami Beyondananda

In these times that portend both economic and ecologic collapse, what if there were one simple thing that could help us shift course to a life-affirming civilization living and thriving inside the web of life?

Turns out that there IS such a thing, and when people hear about it, they usually have two immediate responses:

1. Wow! It’s hard to imagine that this ONE THING can do all of that.

2. Why didn’t I know this before now?

We are talking about agricultural industrial hemp, not to be confused with smokeable cannabis. In recent years, medical cannabis has become legal in a number of states, and “recreational” use of cannabis is now legal in a few places as well. Not to detract from the medical or even “entheogenic” uses of smokeable herb — but in the long run, it will be hemp itself that will have the most lasting impact.

My guest this week is someone I’ve known for many years — my wife Trudy Bhaerman. Starting with her own initiation into healthy foods nearly 50 years ago, and then her background in holistic health and nutritional healing, Trudy is a brilliant synthesizer of diverse information, mainly focused on the health and well being of each and all. In the early 1980s, she worked at a nutritional clinic in Detroit that routinely “cured” conditions such as diabetes, cancer and MS. Later, she professionally recorded holistic health seminars, and became a health educator in her own right.

A few years ago, she began to notice the burgeoning hemp industry — and the wide variety of products that can be manufactured from hemp, some 25,000 in all! She also was reminded that growing hemp has been illegal in this country for 80 years, and that the hemp products industry here was spending some $3 billion a year to import hemp. Fortunately, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) and his colleague Rand Paul both are eager to make it legal to grow hemp in the U.S., as they see it as a replacement for the tobacco currently being grown. The current Senate Farm Bill includes a provision that will take agricultural hemp off the drug schedule so that farmers here can grow it.

No guarantees, but things are heading in this direction.

That’s why it’s so important that EVERYONE educate themselves on the benefits of hemp. It restores the soil, and grows so tall so fast that it naturally chokes out weeds. It can be used to make rope and sturdy fabric, and even hempcrete buildings. Hemp is food, medicine and biofuel. Hemp paper can replace paper made from wood, and hemp-based composites are already being used in auto construction.

And… in learning the full story of how hemp was outlawed along with marijuana, we get an object lesson in how powerful money interests thwart the well being of us all.

I’ll say no more, because Trudy says it so much better.

Tune in for this informative and inspiring conversation this Tuesday, August 28th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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Hemp Is For Everyone!

Agricultural Industrial Hemp Will Restore the Ecology and the Economy

An Interview with Wellbeing “Maven” Trudy Siewert Bhaerman

“It’s time to re-grow our economy from the grassroots up.” — Swami Beyondananda

In these times that portend both economic and ecologic collapse, what if there were one simple thing that could help us shift course to a life-affirming civilization living and thriving inside the web of life?

Turns out that there IS such a thing, and when people hear about it, they usually have two immediate responses:

1. Wow! It’s hard to imagine that this ONE THING can do all of that.

2. Why didn’t I know this before now?

We are talking about agricultural industrial hemp, not to be confused with smokeable cannabis. In recent years, medical cannabis has become legal in a number of states, and “recreational” use of cannabis is now legal in a few places as well. Not to detract from the medical or even “entheogenic” uses of smokeable herb — but in the long run, it will be hemp itself that will have the most lasting impact.

My guest this week is someone I’ve known for many years — my wife Trudy Bhaerman. Starting with her own initiation into healthy foods nearly 50 years ago, and then her background in holistic health and nutritional healing, Trudy is a brilliant synthesizer of diverse information, mainly focused on the health and well being of each and all. In the early 1980s, she worked at a nutritional clinic in Detroit that routinely “cured” conditions such as diabetes, cancer and MS. Later, she professionally recorded holistic health seminars, and became a health educator in her own right.

A few years ago, she began to notice the burgeoning hemp industry — and the wide variety of products that can be manufactured from hemp, some 25,000 in all! She also was reminded that growing hemp has been illegal in this country for 80 years, and that the hemp products industry here was spending some $3 billion a year to import hemp. Fortunately, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) and his colleague Rand Paul both are eager to make it legal to grow hemp in the U.S., as they see it as a replacement for the tobacco currently being grown. The current Senate Farm Bill includes a provision that will take agricultural hemp off the drug schedule so that farmers here can grow it.

No guarantees, but things are heading in this direction.

That’s why it’s so important that EVERYONE educate themselves on the benefits of hemp. It restores the soil, and grows so tall so fast that it naturally chokes out weeds. It can be used to make rope and sturdy fabric, and even hempcrete buildings. Hemp is food, medicine and biofuel. Hemp paper can replace paper made from wood, and hemp-based composites are already being used in auto construction.

And… in learning the full story of how hemp was outlawed along with marijuana, we get an object lesson in how powerful money interests thwart the well being of us all.

I’ll say no more, because Trudy says it so much better.

Tune in for this informative and inspiring conversation this Tuesday, August 28th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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Cultural Evolution As Inevitable Reality – Hope Without “Hopium”

An Interview with Jim Kenney, Author of “Thriving In the Cross-Current”

“Of course Jesus believed in evolution. Otherwise he would have said, ‘Now don’t do a thing until I get back’.” — Swami Beyondananda

There’s a famous quote from Martin Luther King inspired by the writings of the American minister and transcendentalist Theodore Parker, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”

Of course in these days where the very present arc of the immoral universe seems bent on injustice, some skepticism is understandable. This week’s Wiki Politiki guest, author and cultural educator Jim Kenney would say that his studies of cultural evolution indicate that our current “shituation” is an eddy in a river flowing relentlessly toward greater awareness and interdependence, a “cross-current” in the course of evolution, which ultimately only flows in one direction.

Kenney, who’s been recognized for decades as a leader in the global movement for intercultural understanding, calls his stance “reality-based hope” that the arc of our cultural (and spiritual) evolution is moving us closer to the Golden Rule, and further from the “rule of gold”.

As an activist promoting and cooperative action among the world’s religious communities, he had a major role in the two largest interreligious gatherings ever held, the 1993 and 1999 Parliaments of the World’s Religions (Chicago and Cape Town). He was global director of the Parliament from 1995 to 2002; and, in 2002, he founded the Interreligious Engagement Project, helping global interreligious communities address critical planetary issues.

Kenney is also the co-founder and executive director of Common Ground, an adult educational center offering a wide range of programs on the great cultural, religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions and their implications for every dimension of human experience. He is also co-founder and coeditor of Interreligious Insight: A Journal of Dialogue and Engagement and, from 1988 to 2009, was consulting editor and a regular contributor to Conscious Choice, an alternative-living magazine based in Chicago.

For over thirty years, Jim has lectured widely on political, social, religious, and cultural issues. Over the past decade, his research and writing have focused on cultural evolution: how human societies adapt—sometimes dramatically—to a changing world. Thriving in the Crosscurrent is the pinnacle of that work.

As we come to realize that the attention-grabbing “current events” are really “cross-current events” in a much longer and deeper narrative, we can take actions today that will release our ship of state from the current dangerous eddy, and empower the “sea change” that will help us SEE CHANGE in our lifetimes.

Please join us for this surprising and inspiring conversation about our evolutionary “humanifest destiny” this Tuesday, August 21st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

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Cultural Evolution As Inevitable Reality – Hope Without “Hopium”

An Interview with Jim Kenney, Author of “Thriving In the Cross-Current”

“Of course Jesus believed in evolution. Otherwise he would have said, ‘Now don’t do a thing until I get back’.” — Swami Beyondananda

There’s a famous quote from Martin Luther King inspired by the writings of the American minister and transcendentalist Theodore Parker, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”

Of course in these days where the very present arc of the immoral universe seems bent on injustice, some skepticism is understandable. This week’s Wiki Politiki guest, author and cultural educator Jim Kenney would say that his studies of cultural evolution indicate that our current “shituation” is an eddy in a river flowing relentlessly toward greater awareness and interdependence, a “cross-current” in the course of evolution, which ultimately only flows in one direction.

Kenney, who’s been recognized for decades as a leader in the global movement for intercultural understanding, calls his stance “reality-based hope” that the arc of our cultural (and spiritual) evolution is moving us closer to the Golden Rule, and further from the “rule of gold”.

As an activist promoting and cooperative action among the world’s religious communities, he had a major role in the two largest interreligious gatherings ever held, the 1993 and 1999 Parliaments of the World’s Religions (Chicago and Cape Town). He was global director of the Parliament from 1995 to 2002; and, in 2002, he founded the Interreligious Engagement Project, helping global interreligious communities address critical planetary issues.

Kenney is also the co-founder and executive director of Common Ground, an adult educational center offering a wide range of programs on the great cultural, religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions and their implications for every dimension of human experience. He is also co-founder and coeditor of Interreligious Insight: A Journal of Dialogue and Engagement and, from 1988 to 2009, was consulting editor and a regular contributor to Conscious Choice, an alternative-living magazine based in Chicago.

For over thirty years, Jim has lectured widely on political, social, religious, and cultural issues. Over the past decade, his research and writing have focused on cultural evolution: how human societies adapt—sometimes dramatically—to a changing world. Thriving in the Crosscurrent is the pinnacle of that work.

As we come to realize that the attention-grabbing “current events” are really “cross-current events” in a much longer and deeper narrative, we can take actions today that will release our ship of state from the current dangerous eddy, and empower the “sea change” that will help us SEE CHANGE in our lifetimes.

Please join us for this surprising and inspiring conversation about our evolutionary “humanifest destiny” this Tuesday, August 21st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Revealing and Revoking the Doctrine of “Discovery” – From Domination to Reverence

An Interview with Native American Scholar and Activist Steven Newcomb and Activist Visionary Shawna Bluestar

“If Columbus ‘discovered’ America then Willie Sutton was the greatest ‘discoverer’ of banks in history.” — Swami Beyondananda

The Doctrine of Discovery… it sounds so official, so scholarly.

And yet, it has been the blueprint for not just colonization of the Americas, but for the exploitation, domination and genocide of its peoples. Did you know … that the Inter Caetera papal bull issued by Pope Alexander VI May 4, 1493 called for non-Christian nations to be reduced and subjugated (“barbare nationes deprimantur”)?

Not only did this innocuous-sounding “doctrine of discovery” justify and fuel the destruction of the Native cultures in the Americas and the pillaging of its resources, but the abrogation of treaties with the Native American peoples has been justified by our U.S. Supreme Court based on that same 500-year-old doctrine?

Our guests this week, Native American scholar and activist Steven Newcomb, and his daughter Shawna, share the awful truth of what the dominator worldview has wrought (Donald Trump seems like the cherry on the whip cream when you learn this deep history) and then point us to the awesome opportunity to heal and rise from the ashes.

Steven Newcomb (Shawnee, Lenape) is one of the world’s leading scholars on the Doctrine of Discovery and Domination, as well as the author of the best-selling book Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery (Fulcrum, 2008). He is a co-producer of the documentary movie, “The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code,” directed and produced by Sheldon Wolfchild (Dakota), with narration by Buffy Sainte-Marie (Cree). In 1992, Newcomb, along with Birgil Kills Straight (Oglala Lakota) founded the Indigenous Law Institute and began a global campaign to call upon the Holy See to revoke the Vatican papal bull of discovery and domination of May 4, 1493. That campaign has developed into a worldwide movement.

Website: www.originalfreenations.com

Here is a photo of him face to face with Pope Francis, asking him to revoke the bull.

Shawna Bluestar (Shawnee, Lenape, Azteca) is an international speaker and visionary women’s leadership and business consultant, with a focus on holistic wellbeing and spirituality. She is passionate about helping people find greater meaning by living their purpose, and sharing their unique gifts and voice to help make a positive difference on the planet. Shawna has joined with her father to lead a global movement for conscious change. Together they speak about the negative effects of The Doctrine of Discovery, unmasking The Domination Code and a how to find balance and with healing The Reverence Code, based on ancient and Indigenous wisdom. Shawna shares profound spiritual messages of inspiration and has dedicated her life and work to bring healing for humanity, the planet and future generations.

Website: www.shawnabluestar.com

Evolving from domination to reverence will take our own species off the Endangered (and Endangering) Species list … and, by getting an understanding of the “invisible” beliefs that perpetuate exploitation of the natural world and other humans, we can create the awareness and acknowledgment that will help us redress and heal the condition. Our species’ life depends on it!

Please join us for this sobering, and yet ultimately inspiring conversation about our past, present and future this Tuesday, August 14th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/revealing-and-revoking-the-doctrine-of-%e2%80%9cdiscovery%e2%80%9d-981795b2ceb4d2c972ff4e23a25295ddWed, 15 Aug 2018 02:56:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 14 August 2018, 5:00 PM EST Revealing and Revoking the Doctrine of “Discovery” – From Domination to Reverence An Interview with Native American Scholar and Activist Steven Newcomb and Activist Visionary Shawna Bluestar “If...
Revealing and Revoking the Doctrine of “Discovery” – From Domination to Reverence

An Interview with Native American Scholar and Activist Steven Newcomb and Activist Visionary Shawna Bluestar

“If Columbus ‘discovered’ America then Willie Sutton was the greatest ‘discoverer’ of banks in history.” — Swami Beyondananda

The Doctrine of Discovery… it sounds so official, so scholarly.

And yet, it has been the blueprint for not just colonization of the Americas, but for the exploitation, domination and genocide of its peoples. Did you know … that the Inter Caetera papal bull issued by Pope Alexander VI May 4, 1493 called for non-Christian nations to be reduced and subjugated (“barbare nationes deprimantur”)?

Not only did this innocuous-sounding “doctrine of discovery” justify and fuel the destruction of the Native cultures in the Americas and the pillaging of its resources, but the abrogation of treaties with the Native American peoples has been justified by our U.S. Supreme Court based on that same 500-year-old doctrine?

Our guests this week, Native American scholar and activist Steven Newcomb, and his daughter Shawna, share the awful truth of what the dominator worldview has wrought (Donald Trump seems like the cherry on the whip cream when you learn this deep history) and then point us to the awesome opportunity to heal and rise from the ashes.

Steven Newcomb (Shawnee, Lenape) is one of the world’s leading scholars on the Doctrine of Discovery and Domination, as well as the author of the best-selling book Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery (Fulcrum, 2008). He is a co-producer of the documentary movie, “The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code,” directed and produced by Sheldon Wolfchild (Dakota), with narration by Buffy Sainte-Marie (Cree). In 1992, Newcomb, along with Birgil Kills Straight (Oglala Lakota) founded the Indigenous Law Institute and began a global campaign to call upon the Holy See to revoke the Vatican papal bull of discovery and domination of May 4, 1493. That campaign has developed into a worldwide movement.

Website: www.originalfreenations.com

Here is a photo of him face to face with Pope Francis, asking him to revoke the bull.

Shawna Bluestar (Shawnee, Lenape, Azteca) is an international speaker and visionary women’s leadership and business consultant, with a focus on holistic wellbeing and spirituality. She is passionate about helping people find greater meaning by living their purpose, and sharing their unique gifts and voice to help make a positive difference on the planet. Shawna has joined with her father to lead a global movement for conscious change. Together they speak about the negative effects of The Doctrine of Discovery, unmasking The Domination Code and a how to find balance and with healing The Reverence Code, based on ancient and Indigenous wisdom. Shawna shares profound spiritual messages of inspiration and has dedicated her life and work to bring healing for humanity, the planet and future generations.

Website: www.shawnabluestar.com

Evolving from domination to reverence will take our own species off the Endangered (and Endangering) Species list … and, by getting an understanding of the “invisible” beliefs that perpetuate exploitation of the natural world and other humans, we can create the awareness and acknowledgment that will help us redress and heal the condition. Our species’ life depends on it!

Please join us for this sobering, and yet ultimately inspiring conversation about our past, present and future this Tuesday, August 14th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. : 3404consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-scared-to-sacred--15445046
From Scared to Sacred – How We “Shift” Our Karma Into Higher Gear An Interview with Stephen Dinan, Author and CEO of Shift Network

“The only way to overgrow the ‘deep state’ is by cultivating a deeper state.” — Swami Beyondananda

Once again on this week’s Wiki Politiki, we look to shift our focus from the fear and anger generated by Donald Trump (and those who oppose him) to creating a movement that gathers all good intentions under “one big intent” — a world that works for all.

Bucky Fuller called this “the World Game” and it sure beats the alternative, the “end-of-the-world game.” Indeed, our nation and our entire species is going through an existential crisis — where we choose if we want to continue to exist, or follow our reptile brain down the path of the dinosaur. (Just think … millions of years from now, whoever is around could be running their vehicles on OUR blood!)

However, if we want to be driving our own cars, and our own karma, we need to restore the missing piece — actually, the missing peace — at the center of our society, a sense of “the sacred”.

This week’s guest, Stephen Dinan, is the author of Sacred America, Sacred World: Fulfilling Our Mission in Service to All, where he suggests that a miraculous spontaneous remission for our species is possible, provided we undertake a “spontaneous re-missioning,” as we shift our mission from “everyone in it for themselves” to “we’re all in it together”, or as Swami would say, “from the rule of gold to the Golden Rule.”

Stephen Dinan is also President and CEO of The Shift Network, an educational platform that delivers virtual summits, courses, and trainings featuring over 1,000 thought leaders in domains as diverse as spirituality, peace, holistic health, psychology, parenting, enlightened business, shamanism, indigenous wisdom, and sustainability. The Shift Network has served over 1.5 million people worldwide, with customers in 170 countries.

Dinan is a graduate of Stanford University (Human Biology) and the California Institute of Integral Studies (East-West Psychology). He helped create and directed the Esalen Institute’s Center for Theory & Research, a think tank for leading scholars, researchers, and teachers to explore human potential frontiers. As the former director of membership and marketing at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, he was the driving force behind the Shift in Action program and the One Minute Shift media series.

If you’re looking to discover how we turn the ideal into the real deal, tune in this Tuesday, August 7th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET as we discuss how we can collectively “go sane”. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/from-scared-to-sacred-f1b695c3bf7b7d9de3bff9ee558876bcWed, 08 Aug 2018 01:58:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 7 August 2018, 5:00 PM EST From Scared to Sacred – How We “Shift” Our Karma Into Higher Gear An Interview with Stephen Dinan, Author and CEO of Shift Network “The only way to overgrow the ‘deep state’ is by cultivating a deeper...
From Scared to Sacred – How We “Shift” Our Karma Into Higher Gear An Interview with Stephen Dinan, Author and CEO of Shift Network

“The only way to overgrow the ‘deep state’ is by cultivating a deeper state.” — Swami Beyondananda

Once again on this week’s Wiki Politiki, we look to shift our focus from the fear and anger generated by Donald Trump (and those who oppose him) to creating a movement that gathers all good intentions under “one big intent” — a world that works for all.

Bucky Fuller called this “the World Game” and it sure beats the alternative, the “end-of-the-world game.” Indeed, our nation and our entire species is going through an existential crisis — where we choose if we want to continue to exist, or follow our reptile brain down the path of the dinosaur. (Just think … millions of years from now, whoever is around could be running their vehicles on OUR blood!)

However, if we want to be driving our own cars, and our own karma, we need to restore the missing piece — actually, the missing peace — at the center of our society, a sense of “the sacred”.

This week’s guest, Stephen Dinan, is the author of Sacred America, Sacred World: Fulfilling Our Mission in Service to All, where he suggests that a miraculous spontaneous remission for our species is possible, provided we undertake a “spontaneous re-missioning,” as we shift our mission from “everyone in it for themselves” to “we’re all in it together”, or as Swami would say, “from the rule of gold to the Golden Rule.”

Stephen Dinan is also President and CEO of The Shift Network, an educational platform that delivers virtual summits, courses, and trainings featuring over 1,000 thought leaders in domains as diverse as spirituality, peace, holistic health, psychology, parenting, enlightened business, shamanism, indigenous wisdom, and sustainability. The Shift Network has served over 1.5 million people worldwide, with customers in 170 countries.

Dinan is a graduate of Stanford University (Human Biology) and the California Institute of Integral Studies (East-West Psychology). He helped create and directed the Esalen Institute’s Center for Theory & Research, a think tank for leading scholars, researchers, and teachers to explore human potential frontiers. As the former director of membership and marketing at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, he was the driving force behind the Shift in Action program and the One Minute Shift media series.

If you’re looking to discover how we turn the ideal into the real deal, tune in this Tuesday, August 7th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET as we discuss how we can collectively “go sane”. : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>3405consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heartland-security-and-a-newer-world-order--15394488
Heartland Security and a NEWER World Order – The International Rule of Law and the “Eisenhower Moment”

An Interview with Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute

“If war is a ‘necessary evil’ why not establish peace as a necessary good?” — Swami Beyondananda

Globalism.

Over the past two decades, the word has devolved from the ideal of a “Spaceship Earth” where the peoples of the world transcend national borders to work and act for the common good of all, to a nefarious totalitarian “new world order” imposed by the ruling elite.

Indeed, the neo-conservatism of the Bush-Cheney years, and the neo-liberalism of Obama and the Clintons certainly seem to have institutionalized corporatism as our planetary ruler. Playing on the understandable mistrust of the corporate state, Donald Trump vowed to liberate America from non-beneficial agreements globally, and “drain the swamp” at home.

Drain the swamp he has, and now the liberated alligators are everywhere.

Meanwhile, Trump’s National (In)Security Advisor, John Bolton has taken on the task of abrogating the Iran Nuclear Treaty and setting us on a path toward war.

Our guest this week Jonathan Granoff is an attorney, author and international advocate emphasizing the legal and ethical dimensions of human development and security, with a specific focus on advancing the rule of law to address international security and the threats posed by nuclear weapons. He serves on numerous governing and advisory boards including: Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, Fortune Forum, Jane Goodall Institute, the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament, and Middle Powers Initiative. He is a recipient of the Rutgers University School of Law’s Arthur E. Armitage Distinguished Alumni Award and a 2014 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.

His most recent article (http://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/386913-trump-us-dont-have-the-legal-right-to-violate-iran-nuclear-deal#) is about the illegality of our withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear deal.

Our conversation will be about how to take the word “globalism” back, and take the cause of global peace forward. Many years ago, Dwight D. Eisenhower famously said, “I think that people want peace so much that one of these days government had better get out of their way and let them have it.”

Have we finally reached that “Eisenhower moment” where the truth of unity will overgrow the illusion of separation, and where we can evolve past tribalism to recognize ourselves as cells in a super-organism called “humankind”? And … how can what our colleague Caroline Casey calls “the sane and reverent” among us create a spiritual firewall to overgrow Trumpism AND the corporate state?

Tune in this Tuesday, July 31st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET as we discuss how we can collectively “go sane” : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/heartland-security-and-a-newer-world-order-d067015fd7ff5b90b12933390c691567Wed, 01 Aug 2018 01:37:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 5:00 PM EST Heartland Security and a NEWER World Order – The International Rule of Law and the “Eisenhower Moment” An Interview with Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute “If war is a...
Heartland Security and a NEWER World Order – The International Rule of Law and the “Eisenhower Moment”

An Interview with Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute

“If war is a ‘necessary evil’ why not establish peace as a necessary good?” — Swami Beyondananda

Globalism.

Over the past two decades, the word has devolved from the ideal of a “Spaceship Earth” where the peoples of the world transcend national borders to work and act for the common good of all, to a nefarious totalitarian “new world order” imposed by the ruling elite.

Indeed, the neo-conservatism of the Bush-Cheney years, and the neo-liberalism of Obama and the Clintons certainly seem to have institutionalized corporatism as our planetary ruler. Playing on the understandable mistrust of the corporate state, Donald Trump vowed to liberate America from non-beneficial agreements globally, and “drain the swamp” at home.

Drain the swamp he has, and now the liberated alligators are everywhere.

Meanwhile, Trump’s National (In)Security Advisor, John Bolton has taken on the task of abrogating the Iran Nuclear Treaty and setting us on a path toward war.

Our guest this week Jonathan Granoff is an attorney, author and international advocate emphasizing the legal and ethical dimensions of human development and security, with a specific focus on advancing the rule of law to address international security and the threats posed by nuclear weapons. He serves on numerous governing and advisory boards including: Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, Fortune Forum, Jane Goodall Institute, the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament, and Middle Powers Initiative. He is a recipient of the Rutgers University School of Law’s Arthur E. Armitage Distinguished Alumni Award and a 2014 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.

His most recent article (http://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/386913-trump-us-dont-have-the-legal-right-to-violate-iran-nuclear-deal#) is about the illegality of our withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear deal.

Our conversation will be about how to take the word “globalism” back, and take the cause of global peace forward. Many years ago, Dwight D. Eisenhower famously said, “I think that people want peace so much that one of these days government had better get out of their way and let them have it.”

Have we finally reached that “Eisenhower moment” where the truth of unity will overgrow the illusion of separation, and where we can evolve past tribalism to recognize ourselves as cells in a super-organism called “humankind”? And … how can what our colleague Caroline Casey calls “the sane and reverent” among us create a spiritual firewall to overgrow Trumpism AND the corporate state?

Tune in this Tuesday, July 31st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET as we discuss how we can collectively “go sane” : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>3418consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-upwising-and-the-new-common-sense--15322976
The Great Upwising and the New Common Sense

How to Establish Government By the People By Creating an Ecosystem for Civic Engagement An Interview with… Me!

“We’re all in the same boat. The Titanic is sinking. And the lifeboat is the Love Boat.” — Swami Beyondananda

As I notice how easy it is to get caught up in the drama of Trump vs. anti-Trump, and how important it is for us to hold a meta-conversation about politics, I have sometimes felt I have been talking to myself.

Well, fair enough.

This week I WILL be talking to myself. My interview is with me, as I look to glean what I have learned in nine months of interviewing solutionaries on Wiki Politiki Radio, and particularly my work with Richard Lang and Lupton Abshire to bring about a National Town Square as “freedom of assembly 3.0.”

As a political scientist by training — and no, I never did get to actually dissect a politician in poly sci lab — I recognize three meta-principles of politics at play:

1. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
2. Divide and conquer is a time-tested way to keep the populace from uniting around common interests.
3. Qui bono — who benefits? … or as we say these days, “follow the money.”

Seen from this meta-view, we have a political puppet show designed to usurp our creative energy and keep us divided as the unchecked, unbalanced, unmitigated power of money and domination consolidates its influence and strangles off the last vestiges of democracy.

Unless of course, we awaken together and change course.

I’m calling this awakening — which is already happening on many fronts — the Great Upwising as we the people cultivate a new common sense: a commonly-sensed consensus that moves above and beyond left and right to the heart and soul of who we are.

If you’re ready to see beyond anger and fear to a functional, sane, coherent and generative vision for our future, please tune in this Tuesday, July 24th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/the-great-upwising-and-the-new-common-sense-cca228d8d78d06ec620b9a7a49a0aef7Wed, 25 Jul 2018 01:05:20 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 5:00 PM EST The Great Upwising and the New Common Sense How to Establish Government By the People By Creating an Ecosystem for Civic Engagement An Interview with… Me! “We’re all in the same boat. The Titanic is...
The Great Upwising and the New Common Sense

How to Establish Government By the People By Creating an Ecosystem for Civic Engagement An Interview with… Me!

“We’re all in the same boat. The Titanic is sinking. And the lifeboat is the Love Boat.” — Swami Beyondananda

As I notice how easy it is to get caught up in the drama of Trump vs. anti-Trump, and how important it is for us to hold a meta-conversation about politics, I have sometimes felt I have been talking to myself.

Well, fair enough.

This week I WILL be talking to myself. My interview is with me, as I look to glean what I have learned in nine months of interviewing solutionaries on Wiki Politiki Radio, and particularly my work with Richard Lang and Lupton Abshire to bring about a National Town Square as “freedom of assembly 3.0.”

As a political scientist by training — and no, I never did get to actually dissect a politician in poly sci lab — I recognize three meta-principles of politics at play:

1. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
2. Divide and conquer is a time-tested way to keep the populace from uniting around common interests.
3. Qui bono — who benefits? … or as we say these days, “follow the money.”

Seen from this meta-view, we have a political puppet show designed to usurp our creative energy and keep us divided as the unchecked, unbalanced, unmitigated power of money and domination consolidates its influence and strangles off the last vestiges of democracy.

Unless of course, we awaken together and change course.

I’m calling this awakening — which is already happening on many fronts — the Great Upwising as we the people cultivate a new common sense: a commonly-sensed consensus that moves above and beyond left and right to the heart and soul of who we are.

If you’re ready to see beyond anger and fear to a functional, sane, coherent and generative vision for our future, please tune in this Tuesday, July 24th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>3402consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/common-ground-in-the-age-of-trump-from-resistance-to-pro-activism--15276744
Common Ground in the Age of Trump – From Resistance to Pro-activism

A Conversation with Author and Activist Shariff Abdullah

“There are no sides, only angles. And when we see it from the right angle, we are all on the same side.” — Swami Beyondananda

At a time when resistance seems “irresistible” and Trumpism and anti-Trumpism have dominated the conversation, is there a way to create a proactive, unifying vision and a movement that activates and accelerates that vision?

Our guest this week, Shariff Abdullah, says yes, there is. And that pathway is a world designed to work for all.

Shariff knows all about conflict and gang rivalry… he grew up in a rough neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey where teenagers who would have been best off working together for the betterment of all joined gangs that fought one another. Out of this potentially “down-bringing” upbringing, Shariff got his law degree, and has spent the better part of his lifetime working on behalf of mutual understanding, inclusivity and turning the ideal of “oneness” into the real deal of creating systems and situations where we can indeed create a world that works for all beings.

As an author, Shariff has written several paradigm-shifting books, including: The Power of One: Authentic Leadership in Turbulent Times; Creating a World That Works for All; Seven Seeds for a New Society; Practicing Inclusivity; and The Chronicles of the Upheavals.

In this week’s conversation, we will discuss a proactive rather than reactive way to trump Trumpism by stepping off the battlefield and “daring” to speak, stand for, and work for what we all know is possible. We’ll address those classic questions, “what’s so, so what and now what?” as we learn some key distinctions between reactive activism and “proactivism” where we design a new game, rather than playing by the rules of a fixed game.

For Shariff’s ideas for what won’t work, watch this: https://youtu.be/hhWgIxSzK4c

For his ideas about what will, watch this video: https://youtu.be/qTy8RJLv3J0

Shariff Abdullah can be found at: http://shariff.commonway.org/

If you’re wondering how we can not only “take our country back” but take it forward, please tune in this Tuesday, July 10th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, "put your money where your mouse is" ... Join the "upwising" -- join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/common-ground-in-the-age-of-trump-from-resistance-to-pro-activism-cf3d0e20ba7f4a4fa59bf92bcaacf3cfWed, 18 Jul 2018 01:52:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 5:00 PM EST Common Ground in the Age of Trump – From Resistance to Pro-activism A Conversation with Author and Activist Shariff Abdullah “There are no sides, only angles. And when we see it from the right angle,...
Common Ground in the Age of Trump – From Resistance to Pro-activism

A Conversation with Author and Activist Shariff Abdullah

“There are no sides, only angles. And when we see it from the right angle, we are all on the same side.” — Swami Beyondananda

At a time when resistance seems “irresistible” and Trumpism and anti-Trumpism have dominated the conversation, is there a way to create a proactive, unifying vision and a movement that activates and accelerates that vision?

Our guest this week, Shariff Abdullah, says yes, there is. And that pathway is a world designed to work for all.

Shariff knows all about conflict and gang rivalry… he grew up in a rough neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey where teenagers who would have been best off working together for the betterment of all joined gangs that fought one another. Out of this potentially “down-bringing” upbringing, Shariff got his law degree, and has spent the better part of his lifetime working on behalf of mutual understanding, inclusivity and turning the ideal of “oneness” into the real deal of creating systems and situations where we can indeed create a world that works for all beings.

As an author, Shariff has written several paradigm-shifting books, including: The Power of One: Authentic Leadership in Turbulent Times; Creating a World That Works for All; Seven Seeds for a New Society; Practicing Inclusivity; and The Chronicles of the Upheavals.

In this week’s conversation, we will discuss a proactive rather than reactive way to trump Trumpism by stepping off the battlefield and “daring” to speak, stand for, and work for what we all know is possible. We’ll address those classic questions, “what’s so, so what and now what?” as we learn some key distinctions between reactive activism and “proactivism” where we design a new game, rather than playing by the rules of a fixed game.

For Shariff’s ideas for what won’t work, watch this: https://youtu.be/hhWgIxSzK4c

For his ideas about what will, watch this video: https://youtu.be/qTy8RJLv3J0

Shariff Abdullah can be found at: http://shariff.commonway.org/

If you’re wondering how we can not only “take our country back” but take it forward, please tune in this Tuesday, July 10th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, "put your money where your mouse is" ... Join the "upwising" -- join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>3411consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-founder-of-solartopia-from-nuclear-nightmare-to-new-clear-future--15231496
From the Founder of Solartopia – From Nuclear Nightmare to New Clear Future

A Conversation with Historian, Author and Activist Harvey Wasserman

“Those who fail to learn the lessons of history condemn THE REST OF US to repeat it.” — Swami Beyondananda

This week Wiki Politiki is fortunate indeed to welcome one of the foremost progressive historians, anti-nuclear activists, and outside-the-matrix political “uncommontators” of our time, Harvey Wasserman.

Harvey is a life-long activist who speaks, writes and organizes widely on energy, the environment, history, drug war, election protection and grassroots politics. His breakthrough book, Harvey Wasserman’s History of the United States, was first published by Harper & Row (NY) in 1972, and featured an introduction by Howard Zinn.

His mission is the permanent shutdown of the nuclear power industry (he actually originated the phrase “No Nukes”), and the birth of Solartopia, a democratic and socially just green-powered Earth free of all fossil and nuclear fuels. Unlike many activists these days, he knows what he is FOR, and his sharp commentary cuts through both neoconservative and neoliberal BS. His recent article, 57 Unpatriotic Ways the Corp/Dems Have Enthroned Trumputin skewers the Democratic Party establishment corporatocracy, and he is indeed a “clear voice in the bewilderness.”

Harvey has been a political activist for over 50 years. He marched at his first demonstration in 1962, helping to de-segregate a roller rink in Columbus. He briefly met Dr. Martin Luther King on the Meredith March for civil rights in Grenada, Mississippi, in 1966. As a student editor at the University of Michigan Daily, his 1966 editorial “The Use of Marijuana: It Should be Legal” went global on the wire services. Active in the movement against the war in Vietnam, Harvey marched on the Pentagon in 1967 and the Chicago Democratic Convention in 1968, and also helped found the legendary anti-war Liberation News Service.

In 2007 Harvey joined with Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Graham Nash to form NukeFree.org as part of a successful national grassroots campaign to stop $50 billion in loan guarantees to build new reactors.

Our conversation will cover those three key questions that cultivate political understanding and focused and effective activism — what’s so? … so what? … now what?

If you’re wondering how we can trump Trumpism, and not only “take our country back” but take it forward, please tune in this Tuesday, July 10th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/from-the-founder-of-solartopia-from-nuclear-nightmare-to-new-clear-future-82928a4800b655ccef0f6e8a021949c7Wed, 11 Jul 2018 01:12:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 5:00 PM EST From the Founder of Solartopia – From Nuclear Nightmare to New Clear Future A Conversation with Historian, Author and Activist Harvey Wasserman “Those who fail to learn the lessons of history condemn...
From the Founder of Solartopia – From Nuclear Nightmare to New Clear Future

A Conversation with Historian, Author and Activist Harvey Wasserman

“Those who fail to learn the lessons of history condemn THE REST OF US to repeat it.” — Swami Beyondananda

This week Wiki Politiki is fortunate indeed to welcome one of the foremost progressive historians, anti-nuclear activists, and outside-the-matrix political “uncommontators” of our time, Harvey Wasserman.

Harvey is a life-long activist who speaks, writes and organizes widely on energy, the environment, history, drug war, election protection and grassroots politics. His breakthrough book, Harvey Wasserman’s History of the United States, was first published by Harper & Row (NY) in 1972, and featured an introduction by Howard Zinn.

His mission is the permanent shutdown of the nuclear power industry (he actually originated the phrase “No Nukes”), and the birth of Solartopia, a democratic and socially just green-powered Earth free of all fossil and nuclear fuels. Unlike many activists these days, he knows what he is FOR, and his sharp commentary cuts through both neoconservative and neoliberal BS. His recent article, 57 Unpatriotic Ways the Corp/Dems Have Enthroned Trumputin skewers the Democratic Party establishment corporatocracy, and he is indeed a “clear voice in the bewilderness.”

Harvey has been a political activist for over 50 years. He marched at his first demonstration in 1962, helping to de-segregate a roller rink in Columbus. He briefly met Dr. Martin Luther King on the Meredith March for civil rights in Grenada, Mississippi, in 1966. As a student editor at the University of Michigan Daily, his 1966 editorial “The Use of Marijuana: It Should be Legal” went global on the wire services. Active in the movement against the war in Vietnam, Harvey marched on the Pentagon in 1967 and the Chicago Democratic Convention in 1968, and also helped found the legendary anti-war Liberation News Service.

In 2007 Harvey joined with Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Graham Nash to form NukeFree.org as part of a successful national grassroots campaign to stop $50 billion in loan guarantees to build new reactors.

Our conversation will cover those three key questions that cultivate political understanding and focused and effective activism — what’s so? … so what? … now what?

If you’re wondering how we can trump Trumpism, and not only “take our country back” but take it forward, please tune in this Tuesday, July 10th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

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Speaking About the “Unspeakable” – and Original Blessing

A Conversation with Theologian and Author Matthew Fox

“Regarding the silence around ‘the unspeakable’ — can we talk?” — Swami Beyondananda

This week Wiki Politiki is deeply honored to welcome one of the most influential — and controversial — theologians of our time, Matthew Fox. A Catholic priest with the Dominican Order, he wrote a paradigm-breaking book in 1983, Original Blessing: A Primer in Creation Spirituality that first got him censured and silenced by the Catholic hierarchy, and later excommunicated.

Given his “unconditional release” by the Catholic team he was picked up on waivers by the Episcopal Church in 1994, and two years later founded the University of Creation Spirituality in Oakland, California — later moved to the Nairopa Institute in Boulder, Colorado. He has been called by some theologians “the next Pierre Teilhard de Chardin” because of his global, ecumenical and evolutionary approach to bringing spirit to life.

Our Wiki discussion will focus on his 2016 book, A Way To God: Thomas Merton’s Creation Spirituality Journey. In addition to being Fox’s mentor and inspiration, Thomas Merton originated the term “the unspeakable” (see James Douglass’ book on the Kennedy assassination, JFK And the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters to describe the American government’s descent into toxic secrecy. In his book, Matthew Fox offers compelling evidence that Merton’s “accidental” death was murder (see Wikipedia account above) and Matthew will offer his perspective about why THOMAS MERTON died, and why it matters.

We will speak about the “unspeakable” — remember, Swami says “the truth shall upset you free” — and then speak even more forcefully on behalf of “original blessing” that brings the evolutionary paradigm of love, awareness and connection to what had become a moribund theology.

If you’re ready for a frank conversation about the nature of “evil” and a mega-dose of the antidote, please tune in to hear this visionary, missionary, solutionary.

That’s this Tuesday, July 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/speaking-about-the-%e2%80%9cunspeakable%e2%80%9d-and-original-blessing-ebaef9401732a5c2f30c72028c6ecb19Wed, 04 Jul 2018 01:27:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 5:00 PM EST Speaking About the “Unspeakable” – and Original Blessing A Conversation with Theologian and Author Matthew Fox “Regarding the silence around ‘the unspeakable’ — can we talk?” — Swami Beyondananda...
Speaking About the “Unspeakable” – and Original Blessing

A Conversation with Theologian and Author Matthew Fox

“Regarding the silence around ‘the unspeakable’ — can we talk?” — Swami Beyondananda

This week Wiki Politiki is deeply honored to welcome one of the most influential — and controversial — theologians of our time, Matthew Fox. A Catholic priest with the Dominican Order, he wrote a paradigm-breaking book in 1983, Original Blessing: A Primer in Creation Spirituality that first got him censured and silenced by the Catholic hierarchy, and later excommunicated.

Given his “unconditional release” by the Catholic team he was picked up on waivers by the Episcopal Church in 1994, and two years later founded the University of Creation Spirituality in Oakland, California — later moved to the Nairopa Institute in Boulder, Colorado. He has been called by some theologians “the next Pierre Teilhard de Chardin” because of his global, ecumenical and evolutionary approach to bringing spirit to life.

Our Wiki discussion will focus on his 2016 book, A Way To God: Thomas Merton’s Creation Spirituality Journey. In addition to being Fox’s mentor and inspiration, Thomas Merton originated the term “the unspeakable” (see James Douglass’ book on the Kennedy assassination, JFK And the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters to describe the American government’s descent into toxic secrecy. In his book, Matthew Fox offers compelling evidence that Merton’s “accidental” death was murder (see Wikipedia account above) and Matthew will offer his perspective about why THOMAS MERTON died, and why it matters.

We will speak about the “unspeakable” — remember, Swami says “the truth shall upset you free” — and then speak even more forcefully on behalf of “original blessing” that brings the evolutionary paradigm of love, awareness and connection to what had become a moribund theology.

If you’re ready for a frank conversation about the nature of “evil” and a mega-dose of the antidote, please tune in to hear this visionary, missionary, solutionary.

That’s this Tuesday, July 3rd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>3404consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-clean-money-revolution-money-as-a-sacred-tool--15138582
The “Clean Money Revolution” – Money As a Sacred Tool

A Conversation with Author and “Mission Venture Capitalist” Joel Solomon

“In our current system where ‘ethic cleansing’ has been rampant, ‘clean money’ is money that’s been laundered at least twice.” — Swami Beyondananda

Clean money and filthy lucre — is there a difference?

Yes, says our Wiki Politiki guest this week, Joel Solomon, who calls himself a “mission venture capitalist”. He is the author of a new book The Clean Money Revolution: Reinventing Power, Purpose, and Capitalism, and is the chairman of Renewal Funds, one of the largest mission venture capital firms in North America, investing $98 million in entrepreneurs with organic food, green businesses, and social policies.

Money, says Joel, is energy, and the right use of money is akin to the right use of energy. At a time when the “casino economy” — where small numbers of people make large amounts of money, and large numbers of people subsist on small amounts — he points the way to making the world a better place, and not just a “bettor” place.

Is capitalism a failed and obsolete system? Or can it be used to leverage (oops, I mean “loverage”) our resources more resourcefully and use our intelligence more intelligently? Can we return (advance) to the Native Americans’ notion of making our decisions as if they impact seven generations back and seven forward? How can use our financial resources to restore our water, air, soil and food when so many forces are degrading them? Can we manage the human “ego-system” to re-harmonize with the planetary eco-system?

We’ll address these questions and more as we converse with an individual who has used inherited wealth for the greater good, and has coached thousands of others to do the same. We’ll also discuss his revolutionary ideas that evolve venture capitalism from “vulture capitalism”, and encourages philanthropy to “get the lead out” and shift way, way more of its funds from charity’s “usual suspects” to endeavors that will move the dial in a time of economic and ecological crisis.

Finally, you’ll hear one individual’s story of how the “uncommonly wealthy” can shift resources to benefit the commonwealth, and find ways that YOU — regardless of how much or little money you have — to do the same.

And … if you’re ready to be inspired by a “$100 trillion vision” for a renewal economy, tune inthis Tuesday, June 26th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/the-%e2%80%9cclean-money-revolution%e2%80%9d-money-as-a-sacred-tool-8c6e229fa7ed0d81079763d9e43a4b71Wed, 27 Jun 2018 01:08:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 5:00 PM EST The “Clean Money Revolution” – Money As a Sacred Tool A Conversation with Author and “Mission Venture Capitalist” Joel Solomon “In our current system where ‘ethic cleansing’ has been rampant, ‘clean...
The “Clean Money Revolution” – Money As a Sacred Tool

A Conversation with Author and “Mission Venture Capitalist” Joel Solomon

“In our current system where ‘ethic cleansing’ has been rampant, ‘clean money’ is money that’s been laundered at least twice.” — Swami Beyondananda

Clean money and filthy lucre — is there a difference?

Yes, says our Wiki Politiki guest this week, Joel Solomon, who calls himself a “mission venture capitalist”. He is the author of a new book The Clean Money Revolution: Reinventing Power, Purpose, and Capitalism, and is the chairman of Renewal Funds, one of the largest mission venture capital firms in North America, investing $98 million in entrepreneurs with organic food, green businesses, and social policies.

Money, says Joel, is energy, and the right use of money is akin to the right use of energy. At a time when the “casino economy” — where small numbers of people make large amounts of money, and large numbers of people subsist on small amounts — he points the way to making the world a better place, and not just a “bettor” place.

Is capitalism a failed and obsolete system? Or can it be used to leverage (oops, I mean “loverage”) our resources more resourcefully and use our intelligence more intelligently? Can we return (advance) to the Native Americans’ notion of making our decisions as if they impact seven generations back and seven forward? How can use our financial resources to restore our water, air, soil and food when so many forces are degrading them? Can we manage the human “ego-system” to re-harmonize with the planetary eco-system?

We’ll address these questions and more as we converse with an individual who has used inherited wealth for the greater good, and has coached thousands of others to do the same. We’ll also discuss his revolutionary ideas that evolve venture capitalism from “vulture capitalism”, and encourages philanthropy to “get the lead out” and shift way, way more of its funds from charity’s “usual suspects” to endeavors that will move the dial in a time of economic and ecological crisis.

Finally, you’ll hear one individual’s story of how the “uncommonly wealthy” can shift resources to benefit the commonwealth, and find ways that YOU — regardless of how much or little money you have — to do the same.

And … if you’re ready to be inspired by a “$100 trillion vision” for a renewal economy, tune inthis Tuesday, June 26th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>3404consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedy-as-sacred-space-and-cartoons-on-the-radio-how-levity-uplifts-us-in-unfunny-times--15088911
Comedy as “Sacred Space” and Cartoons on the Radio – How Levity Uplifts Us in Unfunny Times

A Conversation with Comedian Alicia Dattner and Cartoonist Brian Narelle

“Why humor and politics? Because there’s definitely something funny going on.” — Swami Beyondananda

What is the state of satire when “reality” is more perversely paradoxical than any comedy routine?

What happens when much of comedy censorship comes from … the left?

What’s funny in a world that has become insanely serious?

To address these sticky icky questions on this week’s show, I’ve invited two of my favorite “cosmic comic co-hearts”, Alicia Dattner and Brian Narelle.

Alicia Dattner is a “wise gal” who’s done everything from stand-up to comedy coaching to solo shows, including One Life Stand, The Oy of Sex, and Eat, Pray, Laugh! She was voted Best Comedian in both the SF Weekly and SF Bay Guardian Reader’s Polls. Her fifth show, One Life Stand, a standup comedy special, is currently touring. She’s also creator of The Spiritual Comedy Festival and teaches highly-acclaimed storytelling workshops under the banner Solo Showdown. http://soloshowdown.com and http://aliciadattner.com

Alicia has also made the bold statement that the comedy club is “sacred space” where “anything goes”.

Brian Narelle is a multi-talented comic genius who began his career as the star of the cult classic film, Dark Star, and has been a successful puppeteer, animator and cartoonist. As puppeteer, he worked for the award winning children’s programs, Bingo and Molly and Buster and Me featured on the Discovery Channel and NBC. In addition to illustrating numerous books (including my own Swami For Precedent), he has taught cartooning at the Charles Schultz Museum. Brian now has a new book of cartoons, Surviving Trump — The Lyin’ King. His work can be found online at: https://www.narellecartoons.com/

If you’re ready to take humor seriously and seriousness humorously, join us for this funny and profound conversation that will cover political correctness and the #METOO movement, humor as a tool for persuasion — and enlightenment — this Tuesday, June 19th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/comedy-as-%e2%80%9csacred-space%e2%80%9d-and-cartoons-on-the-radio-how-levity-uplifts-us-in-unfunny-times-5149a7620e2a34e974202f6c02e78331Wed, 20 Jun 2018 01:27:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 5:00 PM EST Comedy as “Sacred Space” and Cartoons on the Radio – How Levity Uplifts Us in Unfunny Times A Conversation with Comedian Alicia Dattner and Cartoonist Brian Narelle “Why humor and politics? Because...
Comedy as “Sacred Space” and Cartoons on the Radio – How Levity Uplifts Us in Unfunny Times

A Conversation with Comedian Alicia Dattner and Cartoonist Brian Narelle

“Why humor and politics? Because there’s definitely something funny going on.” — Swami Beyondananda

What is the state of satire when “reality” is more perversely paradoxical than any comedy routine?

What happens when much of comedy censorship comes from … the left?

What’s funny in a world that has become insanely serious?

To address these sticky icky questions on this week’s show, I’ve invited two of my favorite “cosmic comic co-hearts”, Alicia Dattner and Brian Narelle.

Alicia Dattner is a “wise gal” who’s done everything from stand-up to comedy coaching to solo shows, including One Life Stand, The Oy of Sex, and Eat, Pray, Laugh! She was voted Best Comedian in both the SF Weekly and SF Bay Guardian Reader’s Polls. Her fifth show, One Life Stand, a standup comedy special, is currently touring. She’s also creator of The Spiritual Comedy Festival and teaches highly-acclaimed storytelling workshops under the banner Solo Showdown. http://soloshowdown.com and http://aliciadattner.com

Alicia has also made the bold statement that the comedy club is “sacred space” where “anything goes”.

Brian Narelle is a multi-talented comic genius who began his career as the star of the cult classic film, Dark Star, and has been a successful puppeteer, animator and cartoonist. As puppeteer, he worked for the award winning children’s programs, Bingo and Molly and Buster and Me featured on the Discovery Channel and NBC. In addition to illustrating numerous books (including my own Swami For Precedent), he has taught cartooning at the Charles Schultz Museum. Brian now has a new book of cartoons, Surviving Trump — The Lyin’ King. His work can be found online at: https://www.narellecartoons.com/

If you’re ready to take humor seriously and seriousness humorously, join us for this funny and profound conversation that will cover political correctness and the #METOO movement, humor as a tool for persuasion — and enlightenment — this Tuesday, June 19th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>3405consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nick-brana-activate-the-progressive-majority--15035789
An Independent Movement to Activate "the Progressive Majority" - A Conversation with Nick Brana - Founder, and National Director of Movement for a People’s Party

"The Republicans? They've sold their soul to the devil. Not the Democrats. They've just RENTED theirs." -- Swami Beyondananda

A couple of weeks ago, we had as our guest on Wiki Politiki Erik Fogg, whose book, Wedged: How You Became a Tool of the Partisan Political Establishment and How to Start Thinking for Yourself Again talks about how both political tribes are mobilized by fear and anger to take polarized, intractable positions. A recent book by a Yale professor John Bargh, Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do, goes even further in suggesting that liberals can be made more conservative by invoking fear, and conservatives more liberal by creating a sense of safety.

Which brings us to this week's guest, Nick Brana.

Nick Brana is the founder and National Director of the Movement for a People’s Party, a coalition of progressive organizations for a "nationally-viable party for working people". Nick had been the National Political Outreach Coordinator with the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, where he lobbied the superdelegates and elected officials for Bernie, organized his political meetings and planned convention activities. He went on to become a founding member of Our Revolution and its first Electoral Manager, where he created an endorsement plan and assembled the candidates.

However, in early 2017, Nick Brana quit Our Revolution and launched his own independent campaign to "draft Bernie" as an independent candidate, citing the intractability of the Democratic Party apparatus and their resistance to genuine systemic change. At a time when more and more people -- particularly young folks -- are turned off to both parties, can a "third party" become an actual "first party"?

Will this party merely triangulate progressive voters, and ensure Donald Trump a second term? Or can the platform bring together progressives and populists who voted for Trump because the Democrats have been "tone deaf" to their needs? Can their platform create enough unity, coherence and "safety" to bring conservative populists on boards as well? What IS the strategy to take advantage of the growing disgust with the two parties that currently control our politics?

Tune in to this lively discussion on how we the people can "overgrow" the current pay-to-play political duopoly this Tuesday, June 12th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET:

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Read more about Nick Brana and Movement for a People's Party here.

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, "put your money where your mouse is" ...

Join the "upwising" -- join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/nick-brana-activate-%e2%80%9cthe-progressive-majority%e2%80%9d-1ac47c823a20ed49f8efbcf30e73916cWed, 13 Jun 2018 01:40:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 5:00 PM EST An Independent Movement to Activate "the Progressive Majority" - A Conversation with Nick Brana - Founder, and National Director of Movement for a People’s Party "The Republicans? They've sold their...
An Independent Movement to Activate "the Progressive Majority" - A Conversation with Nick Brana - Founder, and National Director of Movement for a People’s Party

"The Republicans? They've sold their soul to the devil. Not the Democrats. They've just RENTED theirs." -- Swami Beyondananda

A couple of weeks ago, we had as our guest on Wiki Politiki Erik Fogg, whose book, Wedged: How You Became a Tool of the Partisan Political Establishment and How to Start Thinking for Yourself Again talks about how both political tribes are mobilized by fear and anger to take polarized, intractable positions. A recent book by a Yale professor John Bargh, Before You Know It: The Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do, goes even further in suggesting that liberals can be made more conservative by invoking fear, and conservatives more liberal by creating a sense of safety.

Which brings us to this week's guest, Nick Brana.

Nick Brana is the founder and National Director of the Movement for a People’s Party, a coalition of progressive organizations for a "nationally-viable party for working people". Nick had been the National Political Outreach Coordinator with the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, where he lobbied the superdelegates and elected officials for Bernie, organized his political meetings and planned convention activities. He went on to become a founding member of Our Revolution and its first Electoral Manager, where he created an endorsement plan and assembled the candidates.

However, in early 2017, Nick Brana quit Our Revolution and launched his own independent campaign to "draft Bernie" as an independent candidate, citing the intractability of the Democratic Party apparatus and their resistance to genuine systemic change. At a time when more and more people -- particularly young folks -- are turned off to both parties, can a "third party" become an actual "first party"?

Will this party merely triangulate progressive voters, and ensure Donald Trump a second term? Or can the platform bring together progressives and populists who voted for Trump because the Democrats have been "tone deaf" to their needs? Can their platform create enough unity, coherence and "safety" to bring conservative populists on boards as well? What IS the strategy to take advantage of the growing disgust with the two parties that currently control our politics?

Tune in to this lively discussion on how we the people can "overgrow" the current pay-to-play political duopoly this Tuesday, June 12th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET:

Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/

Read more about Nick Brana and Movement for a People's Party here.

How you can support Wiki Politiki

If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, "put your money where your mouse is" ...

Join the "upwising" -- join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>3414consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-climate-change-beyond-hopium-denial-and-despair--14980617
Spiritual Climate Change: Beyond “Hopium”, Denial and Despair

A Conversation with Michael Dowd, Author of Thank God for Evolution, and Michael Mielke, Author of Delusions and Contradictions

“Is climate change real? Well, I just took a vacation in the future and spent a fabulous week in Tropicanada.” — Swami Beyondananda

As the two political parties keep our attention focused on “identity issues”, the elephant (and donkey) in the living room is the IDENTICAL ISSUE we face — our human civilization spinning itself outside the web of life. And as Swami has said, if we lose the Earth there goes the GDP.

This week, two Mikes share the mike to speak freely and frankly about the climate change issue — how and why it has been ignored and side-stepped, and why our species has a spiritual imperative to face the music and find new ways of dancing together. As Michael Mielke points out in his recent e-book, Delusions and Contradictions, neither conservatives nor progressives have REALLY confronted climate change, and the changes we need to make to preserve some form of human civilization on our planet.

The conservative form of denial is more blatant and obvious — dismiss the whole thing as a liberal plot to enrich George Soros. The progressive camp, says Mielke, is strung out on two forms of “hopium”. First, there is what he calls the “Tinkerbell Effect”, the hope that the magic of technology will come up with a fix that will allow us to continue using the energy we are using and sustain a civilization. The other form of denial is imagining that the reforms of the Paris Agreement (which we are not even following) will be enough to prevent the collapse of our civilization and mitigate the climate disasters that are already happening.

Meanwhile, there are those climate change activists who have fallen into despair and resignation, as they sense that it’s too late, and that society will not and cannot make the necessary changes in time.

That brings our second Mike to the mike … Michael Dowd is an Evangelical Christian (don’t worry, his wife Connie Barlow is an atheist scientist) who has written a wise book with the whimsical title, Thank God for Evolution. Dowd maintains that it is our spiritual imperative to step away from otherworldly conversations about the nature of God, to focus on the this-worldly reality of “the God of nature.” Dowd sees evolution as a “reality-based creation story” where “ecology becomes theology” and religion focuses not on the miracles of the past but how we collectively become “the savior of our future” — the “prodigal species.

If you find yourself stuck in hopium, denial or despair about the future of human life on the planet, join us for this sober yet inspiring conversation about what can be done NOW while we are still in “pre-disaster” mode — and how we can honestly engage friends and family in this life-or-death conversation.

You can find out more about Michael Mielke and Delusions and Contradictions here: https://mahb.stanford.edu/recentnews/clutches-delusion-dragon/

and here: https://www.tree-of-life.works/

You can read more about Michael Dowd here: http://michaeldowd.org/

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Spiritual Climate Change: Beyond “Hopium”, Denial and Despair

A Conversation with Michael Dowd, Author of Thank God for Evolution, and Michael Mielke, Author of Delusions and Contradictions

“Is climate change real? Well, I just took a vacation in the future and spent a fabulous week in Tropicanada.” — Swami Beyondananda

As the two political parties keep our attention focused on “identity issues”, the elephant (and donkey) in the living room is the IDENTICAL ISSUE we face — our human civilization spinning itself outside the web of life. And as Swami has said, if we lose the Earth there goes the GDP.

This week, two Mikes share the mike to speak freely and frankly about the climate change issue — how and why it has been ignored and side-stepped, and why our species has a spiritual imperative to face the music and find new ways of dancing together. As Michael Mielke points out in his recent e-book, Delusions and Contradictions, neither conservatives nor progressives have REALLY confronted climate change, and the changes we need to make to preserve some form of human civilization on our planet.

The conservative form of denial is more blatant and obvious — dismiss the whole thing as a liberal plot to enrich George Soros. The progressive camp, says Mielke, is strung out on two forms of “hopium”. First, there is what he calls the “Tinkerbell Effect”, the hope that the magic of technology will come up with a fix that will allow us to continue using the energy we are using and sustain a civilization. The other form of denial is imagining that the reforms of the Paris Agreement (which we are not even following) will be enough to prevent the collapse of our civilization and mitigate the climate disasters that are already happening.

Meanwhile, there are those climate change activists who have fallen into despair and resignation, as they sense that it’s too late, and that society will not and cannot make the necessary changes in time.

That brings our second Mike to the mike … Michael Dowd is an Evangelical Christian (don’t worry, his wife Connie Barlow is an atheist scientist) who has written a wise book with the whimsical title, Thank God for Evolution. Dowd maintains that it is our spiritual imperative to step away from otherworldly conversations about the nature of God, to focus on the this-worldly reality of “the God of nature.” Dowd sees evolution as a “reality-based creation story” where “ecology becomes theology” and religion focuses not on the miracles of the past but how we collectively become “the savior of our future” — the “prodigal species.

If you find yourself stuck in hopium, denial or despair about the future of human life on the planet, join us for this sober yet inspiring conversation about what can be done NOW while we are still in “pre-disaster” mode — and how we can honestly engage friends and family in this life-or-death conversation.

You can find out more about Michael Mielke and Delusions and Contradictions here: https://mahb.stanford.edu/recentnews/clutches-delusion-dragon/

and here: https://www.tree-of-life.works/

You can read more about Michael Dowd here: http://michaeldowd.org/

Tune in this Tuesday, June 5th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/

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3419consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-two-party-system-gave-the-american-people-a-wedgie--14923492
How the Two-Party System Gave the American People a Wedgie

A Conversation with Erik Fogg, Author of Wedged: How You Became a Tool of the Partisan Political Establishment and How to Start Thinking for Yourself Again

“We have a deeply-divided body politic in this country. Half the population believes our elections are broken, the other half believe they are fixed.” — Swami Beyondananda

I know I have shared this story before, but given our current political “shituation”, it’s worth sharing again. On the Sunday before the 2016 election, 60 Minutes gathered 25 prospective voters from across the political spectrum together, and asked them, “Who will be voting for the candidate of their choice this Tuesday?”

Three people raised their hands.

They were then asked, “And how many of you will be voting AGAINST another candidate?”

The remaining 22 people raised their hands.

How did this come about? And how is it that the American public has become so polarized that the only thing they agree on is that the system isn’t working?

Wedge issues, says this week’s guest, Erik Fogg. He is the author of Wedged: How You Became a Tool of the Partisan Political Establishment and How to Start Thinking for Yourself Again, and he maintains that the “political industrial complex” that benefits from a polarized electorate has insured that the divisive “wedge” issues that KEEP us polarized are kept front and center.

His book — and this interview — offers heartening information on how we the people can liberate ourselves from our “addiction” to being adrenalized by polarizing issues, and become wiser citizens working in accord.

Erik Fogg is a graduate of MIT, where he studied mechanical engineering and political science. He earned his Masters of Science, co-authoring a number of academic papers while a student and while working with MIT, Harvard, the United Nations, and other NGOs on conflict resolution. He then spent four years as an operations and management consultant, improving organizational effectiveness and culture for a number of clients across North America.

Erik currently resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the CEO of MidTide Media, and co-founder of Something to Consider, focused on improving American political dialogue by undermining the destructive mindsets that ail politics in the US.

Here is a quote from his book:

“A wedge has been driven into American politics by powerful political, social, and economic incentives that are very difficult to overcome. The middle ground has fallen out of the political process, leaving power in the hands of hardline partisans that frame the national agenda and direct our political energy towards emotionally satisfying–but politically unproductive–tribal warfare.”

Find out how we HAVE liberated ourselves from at least one polarizing issue, and what we can do to shift the energy from tribe vs. tribe to one big tribe, where we learn to “disagree productively.”

Tune in this Tuesday, May 29th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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How the Two-Party System Gave the American People a Wedgie

A Conversation with Erik Fogg, Author of Wedged: How You Became a Tool of the Partisan Political Establishment and How to Start Thinking for Yourself Again

“We have a deeply-divided body politic in this country. Half the population believes our elections are broken, the other half believe they are fixed.” — Swami Beyondananda

I know I have shared this story before, but given our current political “shituation”, it’s worth sharing again. On the Sunday before the 2016 election, 60 Minutes gathered 25 prospective voters from across the political spectrum together, and asked them, “Who will be voting for the candidate of their choice this Tuesday?”

Three people raised their hands.

They were then asked, “And how many of you will be voting AGAINST another candidate?”

The remaining 22 people raised their hands.

How did this come about? And how is it that the American public has become so polarized that the only thing they agree on is that the system isn’t working?

Wedge issues, says this week’s guest, Erik Fogg. He is the author of Wedged: How You Became a Tool of the Partisan Political Establishment and How to Start Thinking for Yourself Again, and he maintains that the “political industrial complex” that benefits from a polarized electorate has insured that the divisive “wedge” issues that KEEP us polarized are kept front and center.

His book — and this interview — offers heartening information on how we the people can liberate ourselves from our “addiction” to being adrenalized by polarizing issues, and become wiser citizens working in accord.

Erik Fogg is a graduate of MIT, where he studied mechanical engineering and political science. He earned his Masters of Science, co-authoring a number of academic papers while a student and while working with MIT, Harvard, the United Nations, and other NGOs on conflict resolution. He then spent four years as an operations and management consultant, improving organizational effectiveness and culture for a number of clients across North America.

Erik currently resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the CEO of MidTide Media, and co-founder of Something to Consider, focused on improving American political dialogue by undermining the destructive mindsets that ail politics in the US.

Here is a quote from his book:

“A wedge has been driven into American politics by powerful political, social, and economic incentives that are very difficult to overcome. The middle ground has fallen out of the political process, leaving power in the hands of hardline partisans that frame the national agenda and direct our political energy towards emotionally satisfying–but politically unproductive–tribal warfare.”

Find out how we HAVE liberated ourselves from at least one polarizing issue, and what we can do to shift the energy from tribe vs. tribe to one big tribe, where we learn to “disagree productively.”

Tune in this Tuesday, May 29th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

How you can support Wiki Politiki

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The Future of Children – Providing a Love-Based Education for Every Child

A Conversation with Educational Pioneer Phil Moore, Author of “The Future of Children”

“We need to evolve from children of God to adults of good.” — Swami Beyondananda

There was a joke years ago about how we will know when the world is right-side-up: Schools and children will get all the resources they require to thrive, and the Air Force will have to hold a bake sale every time they want to build a new bomber.

This joke has gotten less and less funny over the years, particularly now when the word “school” is too often paired with the word “shooting”. As the toll seems to be mounting from our societal “priorities” that put nurturance last, here comes a book that not only asserts that children will have a future, but tells us a “love-based education” is the key to that future.

Meet Phil Moore, who, as director of Upland Hills School for over 40 years, helped provide that love-based education, in an environment where each child is known, and both freedom and structure are used appropriately. Influenced by J. Krishnamurti and R. Buckminster Fuller — who called the process of ordinary education “de-genuising” — Upland Hills embraced the task of bringing forth the genius in each and every child, in the context of nature and community.

Upland Hills School is truly a one-of-a-kind — and now that Phil is director emeritus, he has taken on the mission to export the principles, practices and lessons of Upland Hills School to the world at large. In the spirit of Bucky Fuller, he has named his platform for transforming education “trimtab” — which is the small device that moves the rudder and helps the ship change course.

If you’re curious about how children can become citizens of an evolutionary future, and how teachers, parents, grandparents and caring adults can create a loving learning atmosphere for kids, tune in this Tuesday, May 22nd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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The Future of Children – Providing a Love-Based Education for Every Child

A Conversation with Educational Pioneer Phil Moore, Author of “The Future of Children”

“We need to evolve from children of God to adults of good.” — Swami Beyondananda

There was a joke years ago about how we will know when the world is right-side-up: Schools and children will get all the resources they require to thrive, and the Air Force will have to hold a bake sale every time they want to build a new bomber.

This joke has gotten less and less funny over the years, particularly now when the word “school” is too often paired with the word “shooting”. As the toll seems to be mounting from our societal “priorities” that put nurturance last, here comes a book that not only asserts that children will have a future, but tells us a “love-based education” is the key to that future.

Meet Phil Moore, who, as director of Upland Hills School for over 40 years, helped provide that love-based education, in an environment where each child is known, and both freedom and structure are used appropriately. Influenced by J. Krishnamurti and R. Buckminster Fuller — who called the process of ordinary education “de-genuising” — Upland Hills embraced the task of bringing forth the genius in each and every child, in the context of nature and community.

Upland Hills School is truly a one-of-a-kind — and now that Phil is director emeritus, he has taken on the mission to export the principles, practices and lessons of Upland Hills School to the world at large. In the spirit of Bucky Fuller, he has named his platform for transforming education “trimtab” — which is the small device that moves the rudder and helps the ship change course.

If you’re curious about how children can become citizens of an evolutionary future, and how teachers, parents, grandparents and caring adults can create a loving learning atmosphere for kids, tune in this Tuesday, May 22nd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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We Humans Have MORE THAN ENOUGH to Transition to an Ecological Civilization!

A Conversation with Timothy Nobles, Author of MORE THAN ENOUGH

“I consider myself an optimistic realist — to me, the glass isn’t 95% empty, it’s 5% full.” — Swami Beyondananda

As a follow-up to our conversation with David Korten last week in regards to what the Chinese call “an ecological civilization”, this week’s guest Timothy Nobles challenges conventional and even unconventional wisdom by asserting:

We have much more than enough capability and resources for all of us humans to live in graceful abundance, with no one who is now prosperous needing to revert to a less soul-satisfying lifestyle. Simultaneously, we have more than enough of everything we require to rapidly convert to a skillful symbiotic relationship with the Earth and with all other life forms on Earth that we can sustain for hundreds of millions of years.

Whoa, wait a minute.

Just about everyone else who is paying attention is lamenting how UNSUSTAINABLE our current system is, and how even the most optimistic projections conclude human society will have to live with more scarce resource. According to Global Footprint Network, we currently use the equivalent of 1.7 earths worth of resources. So where will this “graceful abundance” come from?

An engineer by training, Timothy says it will come from radically reapportioning and re-purposing what we use now, on the basis of a new (or maybe old) rule for humanity: The Golden Rule.

While that might sound idealistic, Timothy’s life experience is very much in the “real-dealistic” realm. He lived for ten years on The Farm, one of the largest and most effective experimental communities that emerged from the spiritual revolution of the 1960s. After leaving The Farm, he worked for many years in the R&D laboratories of the world’s largest technology companies, including IBM, Intel, and Texas Instruments. His web site is: http://www.morethanenoughnow.org

In his playfully illustrated and well-reasoned soon-to-be-released book MORE THAN ENOUGH: How We Enroll Billions of People to Implement Global Prosperity and Restore the Earth, Timothy cheerfully and relentlessly offers plenty of evidence of our capabilities — not just as technologists, but as caring and compassionate humans. For the first time in recorded human history, he asserts, we have the means to self-organize in a “non-dominational” way … and to experience true equality and individual and societal fulfillment.

Is he a hopeless hopium addict or is he on to something?

Tune in and decide for yourself, this Tuesday, May 15th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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We Humans Have MORE THAN ENOUGH to Transition to an Ecological Civilization!

A Conversation with Timothy Nobles, Author of MORE THAN ENOUGH

“I consider myself an optimistic realist — to me, the glass isn’t 95% empty, it’s 5% full.” — Swami Beyondananda

As a follow-up to our conversation with David Korten last week in regards to what the Chinese call “an ecological civilization”, this week’s guest Timothy Nobles challenges conventional and even unconventional wisdom by asserting:

We have much more than enough capability and resources for all of us humans to live in graceful abundance, with no one who is now prosperous needing to revert to a less soul-satisfying lifestyle. Simultaneously, we have more than enough of everything we require to rapidly convert to a skillful symbiotic relationship with the Earth and with all other life forms on Earth that we can sustain for hundreds of millions of years.

Whoa, wait a minute.

Just about everyone else who is paying attention is lamenting how UNSUSTAINABLE our current system is, and how even the most optimistic projections conclude human society will have to live with more scarce resource. According to Global Footprint Network, we currently use the equivalent of 1.7 earths worth of resources. So where will this “graceful abundance” come from?

An engineer by training, Timothy says it will come from radically reapportioning and re-purposing what we use now, on the basis of a new (or maybe old) rule for humanity: The Golden Rule.

While that might sound idealistic, Timothy’s life experience is very much in the “real-dealistic” realm. He lived for ten years on The Farm, one of the largest and most effective experimental communities that emerged from the spiritual revolution of the 1960s. After leaving The Farm, he worked for many years in the R&D laboratories of the world’s largest technology companies, including IBM, Intel, and Texas Instruments. His web site is: http://www.morethanenoughnow.org

In his playfully illustrated and well-reasoned soon-to-be-released book MORE THAN ENOUGH: How We Enroll Billions of People to Implement Global Prosperity and Restore the Earth, Timothy cheerfully and relentlessly offers plenty of evidence of our capabilities — not just as technologists, but as caring and compassionate humans. For the first time in recorded human history, he asserts, we have the means to self-organize in a “non-dominational” way … and to experience true equality and individual and societal fulfillment.

Is he a hopeless hopium addict or is he on to something?

Tune in and decide for yourself, this Tuesday, May 15th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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Navigating the Human Transition to an Ecological Civilization

A Conversation with Economist and Author David Korten

“Here is the REAL bottom line: If we destroy the planet, there goes the GDP.” — Swami Beyondananda

David Korten’s life and work can probably be summed up in this quote: “We will prosper in the pursuit of life, or we will perish in the pursuit of money. The choice is ours.”

As the unfolding of environmental disasters continues, the window of opportunity for this choice seems to be narrowing. But again, another quote, this one from Samuel Johnson: “When a man knows he is to be hanged… it concentrates his mind wonderfully.”

As guest on this week’s Wiki Politiki show, David Korten offers his latest — and surprising — views on our pathway toward “ecological civilization” a pathway he says, that goes right to and through China. Will China lead when a Trump-misled USA won’t? Tune in and hear what David has to say.

Dr. David C. Korten is the founder and president of the Living Economies Forum; co-founder, board member, and board chair emeritus of YES! Magazine; an associate fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies; and a full member of the Club of Rome.

Korten worked for more than thirty-five years in the field of international business development before he turned away from the establishment to become a leading critic of what he calls “global suicide economy”. He now devotes his life to advancing the global transition now underway to a living Earth economy organized around deeply democratic self-governing living communities in which people work in co-productive partnership with the rest of nature to meet the needs of all.

In 1998, he and his wife Fran moved to from New York City to Bainbridge Island, Washington where Fran became executive director and publisher of YES! Magazine and David wrote in succession The Post-Corporate World: Life After Capitalism (1999); The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community (2006); Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth (2009, 2010), and Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth (2015).

Join us for a sober yet hopeful conversation on our most helpful and healthful way forward, this Tuesday, May 8th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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Navigating the Human Transition to an Ecological Civilization

A Conversation with Economist and Author David Korten

“Here is the REAL bottom line: If we destroy the planet, there goes the GDP.” — Swami Beyondananda

David Korten’s life and work can probably be summed up in this quote: “We will prosper in the pursuit of life, or we will perish in the pursuit of money. The choice is ours.”

As the unfolding of environmental disasters continues, the window of opportunity for this choice seems to be narrowing. But again, another quote, this one from Samuel Johnson: “When a man knows he is to be hanged… it concentrates his mind wonderfully.”

As guest on this week’s Wiki Politiki show, David Korten offers his latest — and surprising — views on our pathway toward “ecological civilization” a pathway he says, that goes right to and through China. Will China lead when a Trump-misled USA won’t? Tune in and hear what David has to say.

Dr. David C. Korten is the founder and president of the Living Economies Forum; co-founder, board member, and board chair emeritus of YES! Magazine; an associate fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies; and a full member of the Club of Rome.

Korten worked for more than thirty-five years in the field of international business development before he turned away from the establishment to become a leading critic of what he calls “global suicide economy”. He now devotes his life to advancing the global transition now underway to a living Earth economy organized around deeply democratic self-governing living communities in which people work in co-productive partnership with the rest of nature to meet the needs of all.

In 1998, he and his wife Fran moved to from New York City to Bainbridge Island, Washington where Fran became executive director and publisher of YES! Magazine and David wrote in succession The Post-Corporate World: Life After Capitalism (1999); The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community (2006); Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth (2009, 2010), and Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth (2015).

Join us for a sober yet hopeful conversation on our most helpful and healthful way forward, this Tuesday, May 8th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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How the “Liberator Trickster Redeemer” – Can Save Us From the Con Man

A Conversation with Visionary Activist Caroline Casey

“If you don’t like the current programming, turn off your TV and tell-a-vision instead .” — Swami Beyondananda

Wiki Politiki listeners, you’re in for a real treat this week as we converse with “visionary activist”, astrologer, mythologist and wise woman Caroline Casey. The host of the Visionary Activist Radio Show on Pacifica (KPFA in Berkeley and KPFK in LA) for over 22 years, Caroline is also the “Chief Trickster at Coyote Network News, a mythological news service for the Liberating Trickster within us all.”

Caroline’s rich “uncommontary” weaves politics, mythology, astrology, and her wonderful way with language into a sharp and yet encouraging view of our current “shituation.”

In these times of manipulative political narratives, Caroline will help us recognize how the “trickster redeemer” can liberate us from the con artists who nowadays seem to be the only artists who aren’t starving. Most importantly, she helps liberate us from ways we con ourselves, particularly when we become so righteously convinced of our own “rightness” that we miss seeing our own shadow.

A native of Washington DC, Caroline is the last of five children born to an Irish-Democrat-New-Deal Congressman, and a politically active Yankee Swede. She rode on her Dad’s shoulders to Kennedy’s snowy Inauguration, and held his hand in speaker of the House McCormick’s office at Kennedy’s funeral. As she quips, “I grew up around politics, so I was disabused as a child.”

She began studying astrology as a teenager, and considers it one of the great “meta-languages” to help humanity find its place in the cosmos. She has also immersed herself in magic, mythology, literature and social activism, and weaves them all together to — in her words — “compost tyranny into a nutrient for a Renaissance of Reverent Ingenuity, and compost the hubris of humanism into the truth of animism.”

Caroline still lives in the Washington, D.C. area (she calls it a “spiritual hardship post”) and now applies everything she has learned and is learning to bring wisdom, compassion and playfulness to what she calls “the dire beauty of now.”

In addition to her weekly radio show and conference presentations, Caroline does private astrological readings, to guide all to their own autonomy. She is also launching a new 7-week course, Way of the Trickster https://shiftnetwork.infusionsoft.com/go/tm/swamib launching on May 8th. Details for everything can be found at: www.CoyoteNetworkNews.com

Join us for a rollicking adventure into activism and mysticism at a time when we need both! This Tuesday, May 1st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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How the “Liberator Trickster Redeemer” – Can Save Us From the Con Man

A Conversation with Visionary Activist Caroline Casey

“If you don’t like the current programming, turn off your TV and tell-a-vision instead .” — Swami Beyondananda

Wiki Politiki listeners, you’re in for a real treat this week as we converse with “visionary activist”, astrologer, mythologist and wise woman Caroline Casey. The host of the Visionary Activist Radio Show on Pacifica (KPFA in Berkeley and KPFK in LA) for over 22 years, Caroline is also the “Chief Trickster at Coyote Network News, a mythological news service for the Liberating Trickster within us all.”

Caroline’s rich “uncommontary” weaves politics, mythology, astrology, and her wonderful way with language into a sharp and yet encouraging view of our current “shituation.”

In these times of manipulative political narratives, Caroline will help us recognize how the “trickster redeemer” can liberate us from the con artists who nowadays seem to be the only artists who aren’t starving. Most importantly, she helps liberate us from ways we con ourselves, particularly when we become so righteously convinced of our own “rightness” that we miss seeing our own shadow.

A native of Washington DC, Caroline is the last of five children born to an Irish-Democrat-New-Deal Congressman, and a politically active Yankee Swede. She rode on her Dad’s shoulders to Kennedy’s snowy Inauguration, and held his hand in speaker of the House McCormick’s office at Kennedy’s funeral. As she quips, “I grew up around politics, so I was disabused as a child.”

She began studying astrology as a teenager, and considers it one of the great “meta-languages” to help humanity find its place in the cosmos. She has also immersed herself in magic, mythology, literature and social activism, and weaves them all together to — in her words — “compost tyranny into a nutrient for a Renaissance of Reverent Ingenuity, and compost the hubris of humanism into the truth of animism.”

Caroline still lives in the Washington, D.C. area (she calls it a “spiritual hardship post”) and now applies everything she has learned and is learning to bring wisdom, compassion and playfulness to what she calls “the dire beauty of now.”

In addition to her weekly radio show and conference presentations, Caroline does private astrological readings, to guide all to their own autonomy. She is also launching a new 7-week course, Way of the Trickster https://shiftnetwork.infusionsoft.com/go/tm/swamib launching on May 8th. Details for everything can be found at: www.CoyoteNetworkNews.com

Join us for a rollicking adventure into activism and mysticism at a time when we need both! This Tuesday, May 1st at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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Paul Levy – Heartening News on Our Current Political Shituation – Material Reality MAY NOT Actually Exist!

A Conversation with Jungian Author Paul Levy

“What is reality? It’s simple. Reality is reality TV without the TV.” — Swami Beyondananda

A number of years ago, I picked up a book with a fascination title — The Madness of George Bush. The author Paul Levy, a Jungian theorist who had a life-changing personal experience that helped him recognize the dream-like nature of life and reality, suggested that the scenario playing in the world was a reflection of the inner workings of the human psyche. The not-so-mellow drama being out-pictured was a way for our species to come to grips with the inner pictures that have subconsciously ruled us for so long.

Paul Levy’s next book on Wetiko (the Native American word for “evil” and vampiric energies) went further and deeper in turning reality “inside out.” Paul Levy’s latest book, The Quantum Revelation which he describes as “A radical synthesis of the realms of quantum physics, alchemy, shamanism, Buddhism, Kabbalah, mystical Christianity, and the works of C.G. Jung and Philip K. Dick,” takes “reality as dream” to the next level — suggesting that quantum mechanics proves that material reality doesn’t actually exist.

So, hey we have nothing to worry about!

Seriously, Paul Levy is one of the deepest and most original thinkers on the planet, and his website proclaims his mission — Awaken in the Dream.

The most challenging thing about this interview is to confine it all to just one hour.

If you’re ready to expand your current concept of “reality” and see how this higher and deeper view can transform our current political conversation, join us this Tuesday, April 24th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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Paul Levy – Heartening News on Our Current Political Shituation – Material Reality MAY NOT Actually Exist!

A Conversation with Jungian Author Paul Levy

“What is reality? It’s simple. Reality is reality TV without the TV.” — Swami Beyondananda

A number of years ago, I picked up a book with a fascination title — The Madness of George Bush. The author Paul Levy, a Jungian theorist who had a life-changing personal experience that helped him recognize the dream-like nature of life and reality, suggested that the scenario playing in the world was a reflection of the inner workings of the human psyche. The not-so-mellow drama being out-pictured was a way for our species to come to grips with the inner pictures that have subconsciously ruled us for so long.

Paul Levy’s next book on Wetiko (the Native American word for “evil” and vampiric energies) went further and deeper in turning reality “inside out.” Paul Levy’s latest book, The Quantum Revelation which he describes as “A radical synthesis of the realms of quantum physics, alchemy, shamanism, Buddhism, Kabbalah, mystical Christianity, and the works of C.G. Jung and Philip K. Dick,” takes “reality as dream” to the next level — suggesting that quantum mechanics proves that material reality doesn’t actually exist.

So, hey we have nothing to worry about!

Seriously, Paul Levy is one of the deepest and most original thinkers on the planet, and his website proclaims his mission — Awaken in the Dream.

The most challenging thing about this interview is to confine it all to just one hour.

If you’re ready to expand your current concept of “reality” and see how this higher and deeper view can transform our current political conversation, join us this Tuesday, April 24th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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Can the “Food Revolution” Unite Us?

A Conversation with Food Activist Ocean Robbins

“We need to shift the focus from ‘identity’ issues that keep us divided to the ‘identical’ issues that unite us — clean food, clean air, clean water and clean government.” — Swami Beyondananda

Until now the two-party duopoly has kept us divided by “identity” issues so that we have been unable to unite around “identical” issues, those all of us share in common like clean air, clean water, clean food and clean government.

As more people from both the conservative and progressive “tribes” begin to awaken around the need for unadulterated, nutritious food — and also begin to explore medicine beyond drugs and surgery — there is a new potential for a unifying force that can “overgrow” the misrepresentations by big Pharma and agribusiness.

Our guest this week, Ocean Robbins, is a leading voice in food education and helping the public discern real information from industry “impropaganda”. In doing so, he has found himself working across ideological lines and creating some surprising alliances. Ocean grew up in a “food family.” His grandfather was co-founder of Baskin Robbins ice cream. His dad, John Robbins, was a pioneering food educator and activist who rejected dairy products in favor of a vegan diet, and wrote a best-selling book, Diet For A New America.

Ocean has been an activist, organizer and entrepreneur since he was a child. As founder of Food Revolution Network, has helped people choose cleaner and more nutritious foods, regardless of whether they are vegans or omnivores.

In this week’s conversation, Ocean will discuss this burgeoning clean food movement and its potential for connecting us beyond the divide. He will explore both the possibilities for and the barriers to transpartisan engagement around healthy foods and natural medicine, and share some success stories. He will also share some details on the upcoming Food Revolution Summit.

If you’re curious about how clean and healthy food can help build a strong body politic 12-ways, join us this Tuesday, April 17th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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Can the “Food Revolution” Unite Us?

A Conversation with Food Activist Ocean Robbins

“We need to shift the focus from ‘identity’ issues that keep us divided to the ‘identical’ issues that unite us — clean food, clean air, clean water and clean government.” — Swami Beyondananda

Until now the two-party duopoly has kept us divided by “identity” issues so that we have been unable to unite around “identical” issues, those all of us share in common like clean air, clean water, clean food and clean government.

As more people from both the conservative and progressive “tribes” begin to awaken around the need for unadulterated, nutritious food — and also begin to explore medicine beyond drugs and surgery — there is a new potential for a unifying force that can “overgrow” the misrepresentations by big Pharma and agribusiness.

Our guest this week, Ocean Robbins, is a leading voice in food education and helping the public discern real information from industry “impropaganda”. In doing so, he has found himself working across ideological lines and creating some surprising alliances. Ocean grew up in a “food family.” His grandfather was co-founder of Baskin Robbins ice cream. His dad, John Robbins, was a pioneering food educator and activist who rejected dairy products in favor of a vegan diet, and wrote a best-selling book, Diet For A New America.

Ocean has been an activist, organizer and entrepreneur since he was a child. As founder of Food Revolution Network, has helped people choose cleaner and more nutritious foods, regardless of whether they are vegans or omnivores.

In this week’s conversation, Ocean will discuss this burgeoning clean food movement and its potential for connecting us beyond the divide. He will explore both the possibilities for and the barriers to transpartisan engagement around healthy foods and natural medicine, and share some success stories. He will also share some details on the upcoming Food Revolution Summit.

If you’re curious about how clean and healthy food can help build a strong body politic 12-ways, join us this Tuesday, April 17th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.

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Guns and the Right to Bear Arms – Beyond Victims and Villains

A Conversation with Progressive Gun-Owner Veronica Monet

“Every child should learn the appropriate use of arms — for hugging.” — Swami Beyondananda

The problem with “hot button” issues like gun control / 2nd Amendment rights is that they are “hot” — lots of heat, not nearly enough light. From the meta-view, they keep the culture wars alive, and this war prevents “we the people” from uniting around the larger issues of governance, what my friend and associate Joseph McCormick calls “who’s in charge of who’s in charge”.

So it may be that the Parkland students’ movement, while seeking to address the problem at a higher level, could easily be diverted into positionality that avoids the real problem. This week’s guest, self-described progressive and gun-owner Veronica Monet takes us deeper into the conversation: Why IS the school-shooting problem so indigenous to the USA? How do we protect the rights of individual citizens, and minimize harm to everyone else? Which weapons should be legal and which should not? How do we prevent these tragedies, and how much of that has to do with gun control legislation?

You may remember Veronica from our previous interview a few months ago on the #METOO movement, citing her own experience as a rape survivor, sex therapist and counselor. In this interview, she contrasts her revulsion at her father’s obsession with guns with her own experience — having them as handy protectors as she lived in the woods alone for eight years.

If you’re ready for common sense and uncommon wisdom on a complex and divisive issue, tune in this Tuesday, April 10th at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET.

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Guns and the Right to Bear Arms – Beyond Victims and Villains

A Conversation with Progressive Gun-Owner Veronica Monet

“Every child should learn the appropriate use of arms — for hugging.” — Swami Beyondananda

The problem with “hot button” issues like gun control / 2nd Amendment rights is that they are “hot” — lots of heat, not nearly enough light. From the meta-view, they keep the culture wars alive, and this war prevents “we the people” from uniting around the larger issues of governance, what my friend and associate Joseph McCormick calls “who’s in charge of who’s in charge”.

So it may be that the Parkland students’ movement, while seeking to address the problem at a higher level, could easily be diverted into positionality that avoids the real problem. This week’s guest, self-described progressive and gun-owner Veronica Monet takes us deeper into the conversation: Why IS the school-shooting problem so indigenous to the USA? How do we protect the rights of individual citizens, and minimize harm to everyone else? Which weapons should be legal and which should not? How do we prevent these tragedies, and how much of that has to do with gun control legislation?

You may remember Veronica from our previous interview a few months ago on the #METOO movement, citing her own experience as a rape survivor, sex therapist and counselor. In this interview, she contrasts her revulsion at her father’s obsession with guns with her own experience — having them as handy protectors as she lived in the woods alone for eight years.

If you’re ready for common sense and uncommon wisdom on a complex and divisive issue, tune in this Tuesday, April 10th at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET.

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When We the People Become King… the Queendom of Heaven Will Be at Hand

Healing Martin Luther King’s Murder, and Embodying His Legacy

“The truth shall upset you free.” — Swami Beyondananda

This week on Wiki Politiki, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination. And in the true spirit of “apocalypse”, we lift the veils both on the awful truth and the awesome opportunity.

The awful truth is that MLK wasn’t killed by the alleged assassin James Earl Ray, but was brought down by the FBI, the Memphis police, and other government agencies. How do we know? Because William Pepper, attorney for the King family, presented the case at a US Court in Memphis in 1999. The depositions, testimony and other evidence provided caused the jury to decide — after deliberating less than an hour — that indeed this was the case, and James Earl Ray was an innocent “patsy”.

Why doesn’t everybody know this?

Because we’re not supposed to know this, just as we’re not supposed to know that the phrase “conspiracy theory” was put into circulation by the CIA in the late 1960s to besmirch those who didn’t buy the Lee Harvey Oswald as “lone nut” narrative about the JFK assassination.

On this week’s Wiki Politiki, we shine a light on the dark perpetration that snuffed the life of America’s political and spiritual conscience … and we shine a light ahead of us as to how we can embody Martin Luther King’s legacy so that it is unstoppable.

First, we replay an interview with William Pepper I did a year ago where he tells the amazing story of how and why the lawsuit was brought, what he showed that convinced the jury, and how the story has been squelched for nearly twenty years. Then we talk with Pepper’s agent and representative Byron Belitsos about the latest developments in revealing the truth, and the story behind this week’s Washington Post story that gives at least partial credence to Pepper’s research.

Finally, we talk about the healing where we can now collectively — in YUGE numbers — embody, animate, and finally establish the dreams and visions of Dr. Martin Luther King, a nation based on love with liberty and justice for all. With the vast majority of us embodying these “King-ly” virtues, we can inaugurate the “Queendom of Heaven” where the feminine values of nurturance, care for Creation and kindness to others predominate over the dominator, and love prevails.

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When We the People Become King… the Queendom of Heaven Will Be at Hand

Healing Martin Luther King’s Murder, and Embodying His Legacy

“The truth shall upset you free.” — Swami Beyondananda

This week on Wiki Politiki, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination. And in the true spirit of “apocalypse”, we lift the veils both on the awful truth and the awesome opportunity.

The awful truth is that MLK wasn’t killed by the alleged assassin James Earl Ray, but was brought down by the FBI, the Memphis police, and other government agencies. How do we know? Because William Pepper, attorney for the King family, presented the case at a US Court in Memphis in 1999. The depositions, testimony and other evidence provided caused the jury to decide — after deliberating less than an hour — that indeed this was the case, and James Earl Ray was an innocent “patsy”.

Why doesn’t everybody know this?

Because we’re not supposed to know this, just as we’re not supposed to know that the phrase “conspiracy theory” was put into circulation by the CIA in the late 1960s to besmirch those who didn’t buy the Lee Harvey Oswald as “lone nut” narrative about the JFK assassination.

On this week’s Wiki Politiki, we shine a light on the dark perpetration that snuffed the life of America’s political and spiritual conscience … and we shine a light ahead of us as to how we can embody Martin Luther King’s legacy so that it is unstoppable.

First, we replay an interview with William Pepper I did a year ago where he tells the amazing story of how and why the lawsuit was brought, what he showed that convinced the jury, and how the story has been squelched for nearly twenty years. Then we talk with Pepper’s agent and representative Byron Belitsos about the latest developments in revealing the truth, and the story behind this week’s Washington Post story that gives at least partial credence to Pepper’s research.

Finally, we talk about the healing where we can now collectively — in YUGE numbers — embody, animate, and finally establish the dreams and visions of Dr. Martin Luther King, a nation based on love with liberty and justice for all. With the vast majority of us embodying these “King-ly” virtues, we can inaugurate the “Queendom of Heaven” where the feminine values of nurturance, care for Creation and kindness to others predominate over the dominator, and love prevails.

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Living Room Conversations: Can A New “Parlor” Game Heal the Divide?

A Conversation With Living Room Conversations Co-Founder Joan Blades

“When we connect personally, we don’t take things poisonally.” — Swami Beyondananda

Did you know (From the Living Room Conversations website) … “Living rooms used to be the place where people would gather to socialize and relate with each other. Inviting someone into your home was to treat them as valued and worthy of respect. But before they were called living rooms these rooms were referred to as “parlors” – a term that comes from the French and means place for speaking.”

At a time when there’s been precious little civil discourse — let alone civic discourse — can transpartisan “living room conversations” heal the divide?

Joan Blades, co-founder of the very partisan MoveOn.org thinks so.

In 2010, she and conservative colleagues founded Living Room Conversations to “re-humanize” the other side (whichever side the other side is to you) by sharing stories and personal connections, and then discussing otherwise divisive issues together. Joan herself had a profound awakening in 2007 when she connected with Christian Coalition’s communication director Michele Combs at a retreat. The two became friends, and together the two organizations — MoveOn.org and the Christian Coalition — became unlikely partners in a successful campaign to preserve net neutrality.

On this week’s Wiki Politiki, Joan talks about the promise and the challenges of Living Room Conversations, and shares her own journey that took her from law school to a successful Silicon Valley start-up, to founding MoveOn, a pioneer organization in using the internet and social media for political campaigns.

If you’re curious — or skeptical — about civil discourse being able to breach what seem to be not only different viewpoints, but different realities, you’ll want to hear what Joan has to say. These conversations may not change people’s minds but it might change hearts — and that’s where real change must take place as we evolve into political (and spiritual) maturity.

Find Living Room Conversations here: https://livingroomconversations.org/

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Living Room Conversations: Can A New “Parlor” Game Heal the Divide?

A Conversation With Living Room Conversations Co-Founder Joan Blades

“When we connect personally, we don’t take things poisonally.” — Swami Beyondananda

Did you know (From the Living Room Conversations website) … “Living rooms used to be the place where people would gather to socialize and relate with each other. Inviting someone into your home was to treat them as valued and worthy of respect. But before they were called living rooms these rooms were referred to as “parlors” – a term that comes from the French and means place for speaking.”

At a time when there’s been precious little civil discourse — let alone civic discourse — can transpartisan “living room conversations” heal the divide?

Joan Blades, co-founder of the very partisan MoveOn.org thinks so.

In 2010, she and conservative colleagues founded Living Room Conversations to “re-humanize” the other side (whichever side the other side is to you) by sharing stories and personal connections, and then discussing otherwise divisive issues together. Joan herself had a profound awakening in 2007 when she connected with Christian Coalition’s communication director Michele Combs at a retreat. The two became friends, and together the two organizations — MoveOn.org and the Christian Coalition — became unlikely partners in a successful campaign to preserve net neutrality.

On this week’s Wiki Politiki, Joan talks about the promise and the challenges of Living Room Conversations, and shares her own journey that took her from law school to a successful Silicon Valley start-up, to founding MoveOn, a pioneer organization in using the internet and social media for political campaigns.

If you’re curious — or skeptical — about civil discourse being able to breach what seem to be not only different viewpoints, but different realities, you’ll want to hear what Joan has to say. These conversations may not change people’s minds but it might change hearts — and that’s where real change must take place as we evolve into political (and spiritual) maturity.

Find Living Room Conversations here: https://livingroomconversations.org/

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The New Republic of the Heart – From Emergency to Emergent Seeing

A Conversation With Integral Thinker and Author Terry Patten

“Can we undo the doo-doo that has been done, or will the done doo-doo be our undoing?” — Swami Beyondananda

There’s the classic story about the hiker who slips off a mountain trail, and the only way he can break his fall is by grabbing on to a thin branch. As he holds the branch, he sees that it’s only a matter of time before the branch breaks under his weight. So he begins to pray for God’s help. To his surprise the clouds part in the sky and he hears an unmistakable voice that says, “Let go.”

He continues holding the branch, and once again and louder the voice says, “LET GO!”

At that point, the hiker turns to the sky and asks, “Is there anyone else up there?”

That seems to be our human condition, and conditioning, when faced with the kinds of vexing issues we face today where our survival as a species is threatened, and yet we continue to do the very same things today that we did yesterday, things that only make the problem worse.

Our Wiki Politiki guest this week, author and integral thinker Terry Patten calls these kinds of problems “wicked problems” because like the “whack-a-mole” it’s hard to address these problems in one place because they keep popping up in another place. Even as we are aware of the dying parts of the oceans, the rising seas, the melting ice caps, and all the other burgeoning crises that seem to be gathering into one perfect storm, we seem collectively paralyzed even as we desperately seek a solution.

A student, practitioner and teacher of Integral Philosophy for more than 15 years, Terry co-authored Integral Life Practice: A 21st-century Blueprint for Physical Health, EmotionalBalance, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Awakening with Ken Wilber, Marco Morelli, and Adam Leonard. His new book is A New Republic of the Heart: An Ethos For Revolutionaries, A Guide to Inner Work for Holistic Change, and the book faces unblinkingly the current “shituation” and offers a way through to the other side. He is quick to point out that our situation is dire, and there are no guarantees of success. And yet this “new republic of the heart” does have the potential to gather adherents and coherence … and may be the key to our species’ evolution.

Tune in for this rich conversation — sober yet ultimately hopeful — as Terry Patten offers examples of “evolutionary activism” and how we make the shift from “me to we”, heal the traumas of our collective human history, and find new ways to work together and use our inner transformation to transform the collective.

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The New Republic of the Heart – From Emergency to Emergent Seeing

A Conversation With Integral Thinker and Author Terry Patten

“Can we undo the doo-doo that has been done, or will the done doo-doo be our undoing?” — Swami Beyondananda

There’s the classic story about the hiker who slips off a mountain trail, and the only way he can break his fall is by grabbing on to a thin branch. As he holds the branch, he sees that it’s only a matter of time before the branch breaks under his weight. So he begins to pray for God’s help. To his surprise the clouds part in the sky and he hears an unmistakable voice that says, “Let go.”

He continues holding the branch, and once again and louder the voice says, “LET GO!”

At that point, the hiker turns to the sky and asks, “Is there anyone else up there?”

That seems to be our human condition, and conditioning, when faced with the kinds of vexing issues we face today where our survival as a species is threatened, and yet we continue to do the very same things today that we did yesterday, things that only make the problem worse.

Our Wiki Politiki guest this week, author and integral thinker Terry Patten calls these kinds of problems “wicked problems” because like the “whack-a-mole” it’s hard to address these problems in one place because they keep popping up in another place. Even as we are aware of the dying parts of the oceans, the rising seas, the melting ice caps, and all the other burgeoning crises that seem to be gathering into one perfect storm, we seem collectively paralyzed even as we desperately seek a solution.

A student, practitioner and teacher of Integral Philosophy for more than 15 years, Terry co-authored Integral Life Practice: A 21st-century Blueprint for Physical Health, EmotionalBalance, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Awakening with Ken Wilber, Marco Morelli, and Adam Leonard. His new book is A New Republic of the Heart: An Ethos For Revolutionaries, A Guide to Inner Work for Holistic Change, and the book faces unblinkingly the current “shituation” and offers a way through to the other side. He is quick to point out that our situation is dire, and there are no guarantees of success. And yet this “new republic of the heart” does have the potential to gather adherents and coherence … and may be the key to our species’ evolution.

Tune in for this rich conversation — sober yet ultimately hopeful — as Terry Patten offers examples of “evolutionary activism” and how we make the shift from “me to we”, heal the traumas of our collective human history, and find new ways to work together and use our inner transformation to transform the collective.

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Wise Democracy, the Great Upwising and A New “Common Sense”

A Conversation With Evolutionary Activist Tom Atlee

“A revolutionary uprising to overthrow the system? Nah, that’s strictly old paradigm. What we really need is an evolutionary upwising to OVERGROW the system.” — Swami Beyondananda

While doing research for Spontaneous Evolution ten years ago, I came across a book that forever changed how I viewed the collective wisdom of we the people. The book was called The Tao of Democracy and it offered example after example of how the collective voice and view of ordinary citizens could provide more helpful and functional solutions than the best-informed experts.

The author of that book, Tom Atlee, has been an “evolutionary activist” for more than 30 years, focusing on the power of collaboration and collective intelligence. In 1996, he founded the Co-Intelligence Institute to aid in the “conscious evolution” of our society, and our species.

His work on “wise democracy” features his coined category of existing forms of “citizen deliberative councils” which he promotes in his books The Tao of Democracy: Using Co-Intelligence to Create a World that Works for All (2003) and Empowering Public Wisdom: A Practical Vision of Citizen-Led Politics (2012).

One of the objections those used to being in power have had against true democracy is their belief that ordinary people don’t have the capacity to consider the bigger picture, and cannot be trusted to govern themselves. The work that Tom Atlee has done over these past many years proves just the opposite — that given the tools for engagement, and the proper guidance for having a respectful conversation for co-creativity, the “wisdom of crowds” is wiser than the wisdom of elites.

If you recognize that it’s time to finally bring forth the missing element in government of, by and for the people — the PEOPLE — please join us for this enlightening and encouraging conversation. You’ll hear stories of how “citizen deliberation councils” have shown how common folks can bring forth uncommon wisdom, you’ll discover new rules of transpartisan engagement that cultivate respect, listening and breakthrough solutions, and discover “wise democracy pattern language” to help us speak and listen more effectively. Says Tom, ” All of this can be viewed as evolution becoming conscious of itself in the transformation of social dynamics that will cause humanity to either go extinct or become a radically better and regenerative form of itself.”

If you prefer evolution to extinction, this conversation will shine the light on the path ahead.

How you can support Wiki Politiki

Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>omtimes.podbean.com/wise-democracy-the-great-upwising-and-a-new-%e2%80%9ccommon-sense%e2%80%9d-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:39:18 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 5:00 PM EST Wise Democracy, the Great Upwising and A New “Common Sense” A Conversation With Evolutionary Activist Tom Atlee “A revolutionary uprising to overthrow the system? Nah, that’s strictly old paradigm....
Wise Democracy, the Great Upwising and A New “Common Sense”

A Conversation With Evolutionary Activist Tom Atlee

“A revolutionary uprising to overthrow the system? Nah, that’s strictly old paradigm. What we really need is an evolutionary upwising to OVERGROW the system.” — Swami Beyondananda

While doing research for Spontaneous Evolution ten years ago, I came across a book that forever changed how I viewed the collective wisdom of we the people. The book was called The Tao of Democracy and it offered example after example of how the collective voice and view of ordinary citizens could provide more helpful and functional solutions than the best-informed experts.

The author of that book, Tom Atlee, has been an “evolutionary activist” for more than 30 years, focusing on the power of collaboration and collective intelligence. In 1996, he founded the Co-Intelligence Institute to aid in the “conscious evolution” of our society, and our species.

His work on “wise democracy” features his coined category of existing forms of “citizen deliberative councils” which he promotes in his books The Tao of Democracy: Using Co-Intelligence to Create a World that Works for All (2003) and Empowering Public Wisdom: A Practical Vision of Citizen-Led Politics (2012).

One of the objections those used to being in power have had against true democracy is their belief that ordinary people don’t have the capacity to consider the bigger picture, and cannot be trusted to govern themselves. The work that Tom Atlee has done over these past many years proves just the opposite — that given the tools for engagement, and the proper guidance for having a respectful conversation for co-creativity, the “wisdom of crowds” is wiser than the wisdom of elites.

If you recognize that it’s time to finally bring forth the missing element in government of, by and for the people — the PEOPLE — please join us for this enlightening and encouraging conversation. You’ll hear stories of how “citizen deliberation councils” have shown how common folks can bring forth uncommon wisdom, you’ll discover new rules of transpartisan engagement that cultivate respect, listening and breakthrough solutions, and discover “wise democracy pattern language” to help us speak and listen more effectively. Says Tom, ” All of this can be viewed as evolution becoming conscious of itself in the transformation of social dynamics that will cause humanity to either go extinct or become a radically better and regenerative form of itself.”

If you prefer evolution to extinction, this conversation will shine the light on the path ahead.

How you can support Wiki Politiki

Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/

Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!]]>3406consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conspiracy-and-cons-piracy-cultivating-deep-wisdom-about-deep-politics--14221866
Conspiracy and Cons’ Piracy – Cultivating Deep Wisdom About Deep Politics

A Conversation With Author and “Conspiracy Literacy” Expert Mark Robinowitz

“In these times of fake news, it’s hard to know who to NOT believe.” — Swami Beyondananda

Did you know… that the term “conspiracy theory” was put into circulation by the CIA in the late 1960s to marginalize those who were questioning the official Warren Commission Report on the JFK assassination?

Our guest this week Mark Robinowitz knows that, and he also knows that many of the current viral “conspiracy theories” circulating are intentionally meant to discredit and “pollute” the real ones. Mark is a writer and researcher who focuses on the intersection of deep politics and deep ecology. He runs several websites, including OilEmpire.US – A Political Map, PeakChoice.org – Cooperation or Collapse, and JFKMoon.org about President Kennedy’s call to end the Cold War and convert the Moon race to a joint US – Soviet mission. Mark is based in Eugene, Oregon where he practices permaculture and encourages re-localization as a community response to Peak Everything.

I have long appreciated Mark’s ability to cut through BS, speak truth about the “unspeakable”, and help others be more discerning. Beginning with the John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassinations, Mark brings deep insight and common sense understandings to these cover-ups, and the continues to unwrap and unravel the likeliest story around the 911 attacks. He also calls out and explains some of the more outrageous “conspiracy stories” and the purpose they serve to obfuscate the truth about “real” conspiracies.

As a researcher in the issues of peak oil, and peak everything else, Mark points toward the real issues we face as individuals, as a nation, and as a species. And… he addresses the all-too-real threat of the deep state from the “deeper state” of love, wisdom and spiritual awareness.

If you’re wondering how to discern “real” conspiracy narratives from false ones, and if you appreciate that we cannot build the world of the future by ignoring the lies of the past and present, tune in to this enlightening and ultimately encouraging conversation with one of the most highly-attuned — and largely unsung — thinkers of our time.]]>omtimes.podbean.com/conspiracy-and-cons%e2%80%99-piracy-cultivating-deep-wisdom-about-deep-politics-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 07 Mar 2018 02:27:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 5:00 PM EST Conspiracy and Cons’ Piracy – Cultivating Deep Wisdom About Deep Politics A Conversation With Author and “Conspiracy Literacy” Expert Mark Robinowitz “In these times of fake news, it’s hard to know who...
Conspiracy and Cons’ Piracy – Cultivating Deep Wisdom About Deep Politics

A Conversation With Author and “Conspiracy Literacy” Expert Mark Robinowitz

“In these times of fake news, it’s hard to know who to NOT believe.” — Swami Beyondananda

Did you know… that the term “conspiracy theory” was put into circulation by the CIA in the late 1960s to marginalize those who were questioning the official Warren Commission Report on the JFK assassination?

Our guest this week Mark Robinowitz knows that, and he also knows that many of the current viral “conspiracy theories” circulating are intentionally meant to discredit and “pollute” the real ones. Mark is a writer and researcher who focuses on the intersection of deep politics and deep ecology. He runs several websites, including OilEmpire.US – A Political Map, PeakChoice.org – Cooperation or Collapse, and JFKMoon.org about President Kennedy’s call to end the Cold War and convert the Moon race to a joint US – Soviet mission. Mark is based in Eugene, Oregon where he practices permaculture and encourages re-localization as a community response to Peak Everything.

I have long appreciated Mark’s ability to cut through BS, speak truth about the “unspeakable”, and help others be more discerning. Beginning with the John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassinations, Mark brings deep insight and common sense understandings to these cover-ups, and the continues to unwrap and unravel the likeliest story around the 911 attacks. He also calls out and explains some of the more outrageous “conspiracy stories” and the purpose they serve to obfuscate the truth about “real” conspiracies.

As a researcher in the issues of peak oil, and peak everything else, Mark points toward the real issues we face as individuals, as a nation, and as a species. And… he addresses the all-too-real threat of the deep state from the “deeper state” of love, wisdom and spiritual awareness.

If you’re wondering how to discern “real” conspiracy narratives from false ones, and if you appreciate that we cannot build the world of the future by ignoring the lies of the past and present, tune in to this enlightening and ultimately encouraging conversation with one of the most highly-attuned — and largely unsung — thinkers of our time.]]>3406consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-this-candidate-wins-we-all-do--14162278
If This Candidate Wins, We ALL Do

A Conversation With Sander Hicks, Congressional Candidate, NY’s 12th District

“The Republicans have sold their soul to the devil. The Democrats? They’ve just been renting theirs.” — Swami Beyondananda

Ah, New York, New York.

If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.

There’s a forward-thinking, visionary, courageous and creative candidate running for Congress in New York’s 12th Congressional District, and if Sander Hicks makes it there, he wins for all of us.

Sander Hicks — writer, publisher, entrepreneur, musician, carpenter, and truth-seeker — is our guest on this week’s Wiki Politiki, and he is campaigning to win the primary and unseat a Democrat who has been in the pocket of the banking industry and the military industrial complex throughout the 26 years she has been in office.

Over the past generation, the Democratic (sic) party has devolved into the “other” corporate party, which is why disillusioned young voters stayed home in 2016, and working folks strayed into the Trump camp. Sander Hicks is tired of the Democratic Party being the “Wolfawitz in sheepowitz’s clothing,” the neoliberal companion to the neocons.

In addition to supporting progressive causes like Medicaid for all, ending the warring in the Middle East, and auditing the Defense Department budget, Sander advocates a “public interest venture capitalist bank.” He is also is an unabashed supporter of the Lawyers’ Committee for 9/11 Inquiry, a new organization, currently filing a Petition for a Grand Jury in Federal Court in NY, asking for a Grand Jury investigation into 9/11. As many of us have come to realize, one way the “right got right and the left got left” is because of progressives’ unwillingness and timidity in recognizing the evils perpetrated by the “deep state.” This caused many of those already familiar with these crimes to abandon Hillary in 2016 and cast their fate with Trump, falling for the narrative that HE would confront the deep state.

Whew. Talk about the perils of hopium.

Please join us for this enlightening conversation that will help us achieve a “deeper state” of understanding. You might even be moved to support Sander Hicks’ campaign because truly, if he wins we all do.]]>omtimes.podbean.com/if-this-candidate-wins-we-all-do-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 28 Feb 2018 03:08:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 5:00 PM EST If This Candidate Wins, We ALL Do A Conversation With Sander Hicks, Congressional Candidate, NY’s 12th District “The Republicans have sold their soul to the devil. The Democrats? They’ve just been...
If This Candidate Wins, We ALL Do

A Conversation With Sander Hicks, Congressional Candidate, NY’s 12th District

“The Republicans have sold their soul to the devil. The Democrats? They’ve just been renting theirs.” — Swami Beyondananda

Ah, New York, New York.

If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.

There’s a forward-thinking, visionary, courageous and creative candidate running for Congress in New York’s 12th Congressional District, and if Sander Hicks makes it there, he wins for all of us.

Sander Hicks — writer, publisher, entrepreneur, musician, carpenter, and truth-seeker — is our guest on this week’s Wiki Politiki, and he is campaigning to win the primary and unseat a Democrat who has been in the pocket of the banking industry and the military industrial complex throughout the 26 years she has been in office.

Over the past generation, the Democratic (sic) party has devolved into the “other” corporate party, which is why disillusioned young voters stayed home in 2016, and working folks strayed into the Trump camp. Sander Hicks is tired of the Democratic Party being the “Wolfawitz in sheepowitz’s clothing,” the neoliberal companion to the neocons.

In addition to supporting progressive causes like Medicaid for all, ending the warring in the Middle East, and auditing the Defense Department budget, Sander advocates a “public interest venture capitalist bank.” He is also is an unabashed supporter of the Lawyers’ Committee for 9/11 Inquiry, a new organization, currently filing a Petition for a Grand Jury in Federal Court in NY, asking for a Grand Jury investigation into 9/11. As many of us have come to realize, one way the “right got right and the left got left” is because of progressives’ unwillingness and timidity in recognizing the evils perpetrated by the “deep state.” This caused many of those already familiar with these crimes to abandon Hillary in 2016 and cast their fate with Trump, falling for the narrative that HE would confront the deep state.

Whew. Talk about the perils of hopium.

Please join us for this enlightening conversation that will help us achieve a “deeper state” of understanding. You might even be moved to support Sander Hicks’ campaign because truly, if he wins we all do.]]>3649consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-know-water-is-to-love-water--14103280
To Know Water Is to Love Water

A Conversation With “Hydro-luminary” Jim Lauria

“We humans, without water, we’re sunk.” — Swami Beyondananda

Water is life.

It has been said many times and many ways … and it is true.

Not only do we humans require water, but every human endeavor does as well — agriculture, energy, industry, business, recreation. Even the “cloud” requires water, because the more information being stored and used, the more water is needed to cool the servers. The good news is, if we humans work together to manage our most precious “we-source”, we also create the pathway to manage all of our other collective problems.

Our guest this week Jim Lauria, has had a lifelong love affair with water. From his childhood in Queens at a time when New York City was famed for having the best water in the world, to his travels as an engineer to countries across the globe, to his current mission, a book called “To Know Water Is To Love Water,” Jim is a true “hydro-luminary”, a term created to describe those who hold a piece of the puzzle that will provide clean and abundant water to all.

While there are many clean water advocates out there, Jim’s experience is special in that he has spent his career actually CLEANING water. As an engineer and now VP, Sales and Marketing for Mazzei, a company that makes water treatment and management products, Jim sees the big picture and also understands the practical details of turning the ideal into the real deal.

Jim is also an expert at “mind-mapping” and on Leonardo da Vinci, particularly that great genius’ understanding of the science of water.

As we seek to find the “common sacred” amidst the divisiveness and political polarization, water is perhaps the one “identical issue” that all humans face beyond all the identity issues. Join us for this entertaining, enlightening, serious and humorous look at the looming water crisis, and the huge opportunity humanity has to work together to conserve, preserve and purify our greatest “liquid asset”.

Tune in this Tuesday, February 20th and learn more about the “da Vinci code” that can save all life on the planet, not to mention human civilization.]]>omtimes.podbean.com/to-know-water-is-to-love-water-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 21 Feb 2018 02:38:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 5:00 PM EST To Know Water Is to Love Water A Conversation With “Hydro-luminary” Jim Lauria “We humans, without water, we’re sunk.” — Swami Beyondananda Water is life. It has been said many times and many...
To Know Water Is to Love Water

A Conversation With “Hydro-luminary” Jim Lauria

“We humans, without water, we’re sunk.” — Swami Beyondananda

Water is life.

It has been said many times and many ways … and it is true.

Not only do we humans require water, but every human endeavor does as well — agriculture, energy, industry, business, recreation. Even the “cloud” requires water, because the more information being stored and used, the more water is needed to cool the servers. The good news is, if we humans work together to manage our most precious “we-source”, we also create the pathway to manage all of our other collective problems.

Our guest this week Jim Lauria, has had a lifelong love affair with water. From his childhood in Queens at a time when New York City was famed for having the best water in the world, to his travels as an engineer to countries across the globe, to his current mission, a book called “To Know Water Is To Love Water,” Jim is a true “hydro-luminary”, a term created to describe those who hold a piece of the puzzle that will provide clean and abundant water to all.

While there are many clean water advocates out there, Jim’s experience is special in that he has spent his career actually CLEANING water. As an engineer and now VP, Sales and Marketing for Mazzei, a company that makes water treatment and management products, Jim sees the big picture and also understands the practical details of turning the ideal into the real deal.

Jim is also an expert at “mind-mapping” and on Leonardo da Vinci, particularly that great genius’ understanding of the science of water.

As we seek to find the “common sacred” amidst the divisiveness and political polarization, water is perhaps the one “identical issue” that all humans face beyond all the identity issues. Join us for this entertaining, enlightening, serious and humorous look at the looming water crisis, and the huge opportunity humanity has to work together to conserve, preserve and purify our greatest “liquid asset”.

Tune in this Tuesday, February 20th and learn more about the “da Vinci code” that can save all life on the planet, not to mention human civilization.]]>3405consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/engaging-the-other-finding-true-common-ground-in-the-age-of-polarization--14048283
Engaging the Other - Finding TRUE Common Ground in the Age of Polarization

A Conversation With Steve Olweean, Director Common Bond Institute

“Before we have peace in the Middle East, we first need to create peace in the Middle West.” — Swami Beyondananda

My colleague Bruce Lipton, cellular biologist, tells us that the next phase of human evolution is an evolution in consciousness, where we recognize that we are each and all cells in the larger body of humanity. If that is true, it’s easy to see how so much of our resource and intention is tied up in obsolete and “obsolethal” forms of interactivity that can best be seen as autoimmune disease. After all, when healthy humans on two sides of an issue spend their time and energy in combat, two things happen. First, warfare endangers not just the lives of those engaged in the conflict, but life on the planet. Secondly, precious energy and resources that could be used to work together is being dissipated and wasted.

That’s why last weekend’s Unrig the System Summit in New Orleans was so encouraging … 1,500 “proactivists” (i.e., proactively moving forward as an alternative to reactively resisting) who get what Bruce and I concluded in Spontaneous Evolution — that the Darwinian notion of “survival of the fittest” has now proven to be “thrival of the fittingest.” Those who cooperate, survive and thrive.

Indeed, this evolutionary upwising is well on its way, even if we don’t see it on the news.

Our guest this week, Steve Olweean from the Common Bond Institute is a therapist who has spent the past 35 years in community mental health, serving underserved populations, specializing in trauma and abuse recovery, victim/perpetrator dynamics, crisis intervention, dissociative disorders, and healing negative belief systems. Since 2001, he has focused on creating cross-cultural dialogue both here and abroad to create mutual trust and understanding between Muslim and non-Muslim populations.

This April, the Common Bond Institute under Steve’s direction will be holding its 8th annual Engaging the Other conference in Madison, Wisconsin. It is described as an interactive, working conference to:

* Address rising polarization and animosity in our society
* Advance a wider public dialogue about toxic images of “Us and Them,”
* and Promote positive joint action for compassionate remedies and healing in our relationship with a perceived “Other.”

Our conversation this week will focus on both the opportunities and challenges in “engaging the other”, and will focus his experiences both in the Middle East … and the Middle West. He writes: “The Other often conjures up images of strange faces, practices, and beliefs, usually in faraway places. At the same time that it challenges our understanding, our sense of normalcy, and sometimes our sense of security, it is a label we all share.”

In other words, we are each an “other” to each other.

Tune in this Tuesday, February 13th and find out how such “living laboratories” can unleash “the speed of trust” and turn conflict into collaboration.]]>omtimes.podbean.com/engaging-the-other-finding-true-common-ground-in-the-age-of-polarization-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 14 Feb 2018 03:58:37 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 5:00 PM EST Engaging the Other - Finding TRUE Common Ground in the Age of Polarization A Conversation With Steve Olweean, Director Common Bond Institute “Before we have peace in the Middle East, we first need...
Engaging the Other - Finding TRUE Common Ground in the Age of Polarization

A Conversation With Steve Olweean, Director Common Bond Institute

“Before we have peace in the Middle East, we first need to create peace in the Middle West.” — Swami Beyondananda

My colleague Bruce Lipton, cellular biologist, tells us that the next phase of human evolution is an evolution in consciousness, where we recognize that we are each and all cells in the larger body of humanity. If that is true, it’s easy to see how so much of our resource and intention is tied up in obsolete and “obsolethal” forms of interactivity that can best be seen as autoimmune disease. After all, when healthy humans on two sides of an issue spend their time and energy in combat, two things happen. First, warfare endangers not just the lives of those engaged in the conflict, but life on the planet. Secondly, precious energy and resources that could be used to work together is being dissipated and wasted.

That’s why last weekend’s Unrig the System Summit in New Orleans was so encouraging … 1,500 “proactivists” (i.e., proactively moving forward as an alternative to reactively resisting) who get what Bruce and I concluded in Spontaneous Evolution — that the Darwinian notion of “survival of the fittest” has now proven to be “thrival of the fittingest.” Those who cooperate, survive and thrive.

Indeed, this evolutionary upwising is well on its way, even if we don’t see it on the news.

Our guest this week, Steve Olweean from the Common Bond Institute is a therapist who has spent the past 35 years in community mental health, serving underserved populations, specializing in trauma and abuse recovery, victim/perpetrator dynamics, crisis intervention, dissociative disorders, and healing negative belief systems. Since 2001, he has focused on creating cross-cultural dialogue both here and abroad to create mutual trust and understanding between Muslim and non-Muslim populations.

This April, the Common Bond Institute under Steve’s direction will be holding its 8th annual Engaging the Other conference in Madison, Wisconsin. It is described as an interactive, working conference to:

* Address rising polarization and animosity in our society
* Advance a wider public dialogue about toxic images of “Us and Them,”
* and Promote positive joint action for compassionate remedies and healing in our relationship with a perceived “Other.”

Our conversation this week will focus on both the opportunities and challenges in “engaging the other”, and will focus his experiences both in the Middle East … and the Middle West. He writes: “The Other often conjures up images of strange faces, practices, and beliefs, usually in faraway places. At the same time that it challenges our understanding, our sense of normalcy, and sometimes our sense of security, it is a label we all share.”

In other words, we are each an “other” to each other.

Tune in this Tuesday, February 13th and find out how such “living laboratories” can unleash “the speed of trust” and turn conflict into collaboration.]]>3406consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-town-square-part-2-the-new-common-sense-and-a-coherent-voice-for-we-the-people--13990223
National Town Square, Part 2 - The New “Common Sense” and a Coherent Voice for We the People

A Conversation With Richard Lang, Author, Virtual Country And Rev. Lupton Abshire, Democracy Calling And… YOU!

“We need a new PRECEDENT. Government of, by and for the people where the government does OUR bidding, not the bidding of the highest bidder.” — Swami Beyondananda

Two weeks ago, our guest Richard Lang laid out an outside the (ballot) box strategy where a key missing ingredient can be added to “government by the people” — the PEOPLE!

His new book, Virtual Country: Strategy for 21st Century Democracy, offers a simple and yet radical (meaning: to the root) way for we the people to have “an individual vote, a collective voice” that could very well call forth a “new common sense.” Writes Richard:

“By accessing and quantifying our common sense, one issue at a time, in an authenticated, secure, easy-to-use way that gives each citizen a voice and a vote, we can begin to define our collective values, desires and priorities as a nation, and in so doing, transcend the partisanship and polarization that has gripped our democracy.”

To discuss what a National Town Square might look like, how it could work, and why and how it can rebalance the balance of power in favor of we the people, we will also be talking with Rev. Lupton Abshire, Director — Strategic Outreach for the National Town Square. He’s an Episcopal priest with over 25 years of experience serving faith communities around the country and in East Africa. His academic background includes degrees in organizational behavior, theology and philosophy. Originally from the Washington D.C. area, he lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with his four teenagers, three dogs, two birds … and one wife. Lupton will talk about how and why he got involved with this project, and offer a unique perspective that bridges spiritual, personal and political.

And for the first time, YOU the listener will be able to join us with your questions and comments! Remember the show is broadcast live Tuesday at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. We will begin taking questions at half past the hour, and you can call in at 202-570-7057. As our friend Caroline Casey would say, “Co-operators are standing by!”

Join us this Tuesday, February 6th as we explore a way to “overgrow” our corrupt and dysfunctional two-party pay-to-play duopoly, and discover “who we are” together.]]>omtimes.podbean.com/national-town-square-part-2-the-new-%e2%80%9ccommon-sense%e2%80%9d-and-a-coherent-voice-for-we-the-people-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 07 Feb 2018 03:16:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 6 February 2018, 5:00 PM EST National Town Square, Part 2 - The New “Common Sense” and a Coherent Voice for We the People A Conversation With Richard Lang, Author, Virtual Country And Rev. Lupton Abshire, Democracy Calling And…...
National Town Square, Part 2 - The New “Common Sense” and a Coherent Voice for We the People

A Conversation With Richard Lang, Author, Virtual Country And Rev. Lupton Abshire, Democracy Calling And… YOU!

“We need a new PRECEDENT. Government of, by and for the people where the government does OUR bidding, not the bidding of the highest bidder.” — Swami Beyondananda

Two weeks ago, our guest Richard Lang laid out an outside the (ballot) box strategy where a key missing ingredient can be added to “government by the people” — the PEOPLE!

His new book, Virtual Country: Strategy for 21st Century Democracy, offers a simple and yet radical (meaning: to the root) way for we the people to have “an individual vote, a collective voice” that could very well call forth a “new common sense.” Writes Richard:

“By accessing and quantifying our common sense, one issue at a time, in an authenticated, secure, easy-to-use way that gives each citizen a voice and a vote, we can begin to define our collective values, desires and priorities as a nation, and in so doing, transcend the partisanship and polarization that has gripped our democracy.”

To discuss what a National Town Square might look like, how it could work, and why and how it can rebalance the balance of power in favor of we the people, we will also be talking with Rev. Lupton Abshire, Director — Strategic Outreach for the National Town Square. He’s an Episcopal priest with over 25 years of experience serving faith communities around the country and in East Africa. His academic background includes degrees in organizational behavior, theology and philosophy. Originally from the Washington D.C. area, he lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with his four teenagers, three dogs, two birds … and one wife. Lupton will talk about how and why he got involved with this project, and offer a unique perspective that bridges spiritual, personal and political.

And for the first time, YOU the listener will be able to join us with your questions and comments! Remember the show is broadcast live Tuesday at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. We will begin taking questions at half past the hour, and you can call in at 202-570-7057. As our friend Caroline Casey would say, “Co-operators are standing by!”

Join us this Tuesday, February 6th as we explore a way to “overgrow” our corrupt and dysfunctional two-party pay-to-play duopoly, and discover “who we are” together.]]>3407consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mondragon-experiment-worker-ownership-and-thrival-for-all--13931366
The Mondragón Experiment, Worker Ownership and Thrival for All

A Conversation With Georgia Kelly, Praxis Peace Institute

SWAMI’S DICTIONARY

Thrival: The stage beyond survival where we all weave a web of mass-construction and reap a “world win”. — Swami Beyondananda

There’s a famous joke purportedly told by a Soviet delegate during a meeting to discuss trade between the two countries during the Cold War Era:

What’s the difference between capitalism and communism?

In capitalism, man exploits man. In communism, it’s the other way around.

The 20th century offered up plenty of evidence that — given human nature, and the nature of the “dominator virus” that has dominated human affairs for the past 5,000 years — despite the best intentions, neither system has created social justice or sustainable economic well being.

The problem with any ideology is, while it might be a helpful place to be “coming from”, it doesn’t allow the flexibility required when we’re ready to stop defending positions and begin actually solving problems.

That brings us to this week’s program featuring the Mondragón Cooperatives in the Basque region of Spain. Writes Georgia Kelly, our guest this week:

It seems that Mondragón has taken the very best ideas from both capitalism and socialism and created a hybrid that supports people, as well as their ideas, health, education, personal development, and society. Whatever one calls it, it works. And, it works better for more people than any other economic system today.

And ironically, this “hybrid” that can look suspiciously like “socialism” was hatched by a Catholic priest in the mid-1950s during the Francisco Franco right wing fascist regime. Based on a philosophy of human values, respect, and equality, the mission of the Mondragón Cooperatives is to “create wealth within a culture, to foster a people-centered society instead of a capital-centered society, to honor work with dignity, and to limit the number of work hours.” Mikel Lezamiz, the recently retired Director of Dissemination at the Mondragón Cooperatives Corporation, said “People are the core, not capital. This is the main point. If capital has the power, then labor is simply its tool.”

Producing everything from computer chips and bicycles to elevators and auto parts, the Mondragón Cooperatives is the tenth-largest Spanish company and the leading business group in the Basque country. At the end of 2014, it employed 74,117 people in 257 companies and organizations in four areas of activity: finance, industry, retail and knowledge.

If you’re curious as to why and how this business has become so successful, and ways that their lessons and ideas can be applied in other places, like the USA, tune in to our interview with Georgia Kelly, who has visited Mondragón numerous times, and leads annual tours there.

If the name Georgia Kelly rings a bell, it’s because this is the same Georgia Kelly who was a world-renowned harpist, composer and recording artist in the 1980s and 1990s, whose albums have been listed in Billboard’s top ten in Classical Crossover and New Age charts. Currently she is director and founder of Praxis Peace Institute whose mission is to produce “cutting-edge educational programs that address the structural problems impacting social and political decision-making.” In addition to annual excursions to Mondragón, Georgia via Praxis has produced conferences in Dubrovnik, Croatia and most recently in Sonoma, California.

Join us this Tuesday, January 30th as we explore a workable model to “we-distribute” wealth and replace “trickle down” with “bubble up.”]]>omtimes.podbean.com/the-mondragon-experiment-worker-ownership-and-thrival-for-all-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 31 Jan 2018 03:58:17 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 5:00 PM EST The Mondragón Experiment, Worker Ownership and Thrival for All A Conversation With Georgia Kelly, Praxis Peace Institute SWAMI’S DICTIONARY Thrival: The stage beyond survival where we all weave a...
The Mondragón Experiment, Worker Ownership and Thrival for All

A Conversation With Georgia Kelly, Praxis Peace Institute

SWAMI’S DICTIONARY

Thrival: The stage beyond survival where we all weave a web of mass-construction and reap a “world win”. — Swami Beyondananda

There’s a famous joke purportedly told by a Soviet delegate during a meeting to discuss trade between the two countries during the Cold War Era:

What’s the difference between capitalism and communism?

In capitalism, man exploits man. In communism, it’s the other way around.

The 20th century offered up plenty of evidence that — given human nature, and the nature of the “dominator virus” that has dominated human affairs for the past 5,000 years — despite the best intentions, neither system has created social justice or sustainable economic well being.

The problem with any ideology is, while it might be a helpful place to be “coming from”, it doesn’t allow the flexibility required when we’re ready to stop defending positions and begin actually solving problems.

That brings us to this week’s program featuring the Mondragón Cooperatives in the Basque region of Spain. Writes Georgia Kelly, our guest this week:

It seems that Mondragón has taken the very best ideas from both capitalism and socialism and created a hybrid that supports people, as well as their ideas, health, education, personal development, and society. Whatever one calls it, it works. And, it works better for more people than any other economic system today.

And ironically, this “hybrid” that can look suspiciously like “socialism” was hatched by a Catholic priest in the mid-1950s during the Francisco Franco right wing fascist regime. Based on a philosophy of human values, respect, and equality, the mission of the Mondragón Cooperatives is to “create wealth within a culture, to foster a people-centered society instead of a capital-centered society, to honor work with dignity, and to limit the number of work hours.” Mikel Lezamiz, the recently retired Director of Dissemination at the Mondragón Cooperatives Corporation, said “People are the core, not capital. This is the main point. If capital has the power, then labor is simply its tool.”

Producing everything from computer chips and bicycles to elevators and auto parts, the Mondragón Cooperatives is the tenth-largest Spanish company and the leading business group in the Basque country. At the end of 2014, it employed 74,117 people in 257 companies and organizations in four areas of activity: finance, industry, retail and knowledge.

If you’re curious as to why and how this business has become so successful, and ways that their lessons and ideas can be applied in other places, like the USA, tune in to our interview with Georgia Kelly, who has visited Mondragón numerous times, and leads annual tours there.

If the name Georgia Kelly rings a bell, it’s because this is the same Georgia Kelly who was a world-renowned harpist, composer and recording artist in the 1980s and 1990s, whose albums have been listed in Billboard’s top ten in Classical Crossover and New Age charts. Currently she is director and founder of Praxis Peace Institute whose mission is to produce “cutting-edge educational programs that address the structural problems impacting social and political decision-making.” In addition to annual excursions to Mondragón, Georgia via Praxis has produced conferences in Dubrovnik, Croatia and most recently in Sonoma, California.

Join us this Tuesday, January 30th as we explore a workable model to “we-distribute” wealth and replace “trickle down” with “bubble up.”]]>3406consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-town-square-a-new-national-institution-to-represent-us-and-we-distribute-political-power--13877904
National Town Square — A New National Institution to Represent “Us” and “We-Distribute” Political Power

A Conversation With Richard Lang, Author of Virtual Country

“We don’t need a revolution to overthrow the system. We need an evolution to help us overgrow it.” — Swami Beyondananda

If you’ve had the sense that the will of the ordinary citizen in America has little or no impact on what legislation actually gets passed — you’re right. A study conducted by Princeton University in 2014 concluded: “The preferences of the average American appear to have only a miniscule, near-zero, statistically non-significant impact upon public policy.

In other words, a huge majority of American citizens can support a policy like, for example, Net Neutrality — but if this policy flies in the face of what the most influential corporations want … well, we’ve seen what’s happened to Net Neutrality in recent months. And, if the overwhelming majority of Americans OPPOSE a policy — like the war on drugs — if more powerful interests want to continue it, those citizens may as well be talking to a wall.

Could this be why fewer Americans exercise their right to vote than any other “democratic” country in the world? Might be we need to rename our system “Futilism” because of the futility of voting for a candidate, who does the bidding of the highest bidder instead of doing your bidding?

Our guest this week, Richard Lang, has come up with a “meta-strategy” for bringing the collective (and amplified) voice of we the people to the forefront of politics. The idea starts with an observation: For the first time in known human history, it is now possible to convene an unlimited number of citizens, in one place, at one time, to cast collective, non-binding, advisory votes on any issue of collective concern or importance.

Think of it as Freedom of Assembly 3.0.

Richard, a software developer who launched a highly successful company, Burst.com in the 1990s, launched another company, Democrasoft to help “evolve democracy and empower individuals” in the 21st century. The result is his Virtual Country book, and the National Town Square platform.

Writes Richard, “National Town Square is a new national institution for civic engagement, focused on issues instead of political parties and blind ideology — a powerful new counter-balance to the corrupting influence of big money in politics.”

Imagine … a space — nongovernmental, non-corporate, nonpartisan, independent of the mainstream media — where each citizen can have a voice and a verifiable vote , and these votes can be tabulated to indicate not just how citizens feel about certain issues, but how strongly they feel.

What if ten million or twenty million or fifty million American voters declared, “We want this”? While that vote would have no legal standing, simply recognizing the overwhelming support for a certain policy would provide pressure on legislators to adhere to the people’s will. Or face opposition at the polls.

Another important feature / factor of National Town Square. Each citizen who participates has a verifiable and secure (as secure as a bank card) vote on any issue that can be changed, should new information emerge. No bots. Only real people.

If your curious as to how this institution can be put in place, and safeguarded inside a “walled garden” to insure its integrity, please tune in for this enlightening and inspiring conversation about what can only be called an American evolution.

Find out more about the National Town Square here: https://www.nationaltownsquare.us/

Find out more about the Virtual Country book here:]]>omtimes.podbean.com/national-town-square-a-new-national-institution-to-represent-%e2%80%9cus%e2%80%9d-and-%e2%80%9cwe-distribute%e2%80%9d-po-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 24 Jan 2018 03:20:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 23 January 2018, 5:00 PM EST National Town Square — A New National Institution to Represent “Us” and “We-Distribute” Political Power A Conversation With Richard Lang, Author of Virtual Country “We don’t need a revolution to...
National Town Square — A New National Institution to Represent “Us” and “We-Distribute” Political Power

A Conversation With Richard Lang, Author of Virtual Country

“We don’t need a revolution to overthrow the system. We need an evolution to help us overgrow it.” — Swami Beyondananda

If you’ve had the sense that the will of the ordinary citizen in America has little or no impact on what legislation actually gets passed — you’re right. A study conducted by Princeton University in 2014 concluded: “The preferences of the average American appear to have only a miniscule, near-zero, statistically non-significant impact upon public policy.

In other words, a huge majority of American citizens can support a policy like, for example, Net Neutrality — but if this policy flies in the face of what the most influential corporations want … well, we’ve seen what’s happened to Net Neutrality in recent months. And, if the overwhelming majority of Americans OPPOSE a policy — like the war on drugs — if more powerful interests want to continue it, those citizens may as well be talking to a wall.

Could this be why fewer Americans exercise their right to vote than any other “democratic” country in the world? Might be we need to rename our system “Futilism” because of the futility of voting for a candidate, who does the bidding of the highest bidder instead of doing your bidding?

Our guest this week, Richard Lang, has come up with a “meta-strategy” for bringing the collective (and amplified) voice of we the people to the forefront of politics. The idea starts with an observation: For the first time in known human history, it is now possible to convene an unlimited number of citizens, in one place, at one time, to cast collective, non-binding, advisory votes on any issue of collective concern or importance.

Think of it as Freedom of Assembly 3.0.

Richard, a software developer who launched a highly successful company, Burst.com in the 1990s, launched another company, Democrasoft to help “evolve democracy and empower individuals” in the 21st century. The result is his Virtual Country book, and the National Town Square platform.

Writes Richard, “National Town Square is a new national institution for civic engagement, focused on issues instead of political parties and blind ideology — a powerful new counter-balance to the corrupting influence of big money in politics.”

Imagine … a space — nongovernmental, non-corporate, nonpartisan, independent of the mainstream media — where each citizen can have a voice and a verifiable vote , and these votes can be tabulated to indicate not just how citizens feel about certain issues, but how strongly they feel.

What if ten million or twenty million or fifty million American voters declared, “We want this”? While that vote would have no legal standing, simply recognizing the overwhelming support for a certain policy would provide pressure on legislators to adhere to the people’s will. Or face opposition at the polls.

Another important feature / factor of National Town Square. Each citizen who participates has a verifiable and secure (as secure as a bank card) vote on any issue that can be changed, should new information emerge. No bots. Only real people.

If your curious as to how this institution can be put in place, and safeguarded inside a “walled garden” to insure its integrity, please tune in for this enlightening and inspiring conversation about what can only be called an American evolution.

Find out more about the National Town Square here: https://www.nationaltownsquare.us/

Find out more about the Virtual Country book here:]]>3404consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-bat-shit-crazy-became-the-new-normal-donald-trump-s-family-values--13820361
How Bat-shit Crazy Became the New Normal: Donald Trump’s “Family” Values

A Conversation With Steve Villano, Author of TIGHTROPE: Balancing a Life Between Mario Cuomo and My Brother

“Our President is a champion of ‘family values’ — Gambino Family values.” — Swami Beyondananda

Over the past week or two, the media buzz has been about Michael Wolff’s book that has called into question Donald Trump’s emotional and mental capacity to govern.

My guest this week, author Steve Villano, offers a much, much deeper analysis of the “shituation” tracking Donald Trump and the Trump family history to the KKK and the Mob. Villano’s new book, TIGHTROPE: Balancing a Life Between Mario Cuomo and My Brother, chronicles his own “balancing act” when he was head of New York Governor Mario M. Cuomo’s New York City Press Office while his brother was connected with the John Gotti crime family.

As we will learn, the book is much more than a personal history.

It’s the story of Italians in America, including discrimination and even lynchings. It is also a chronicle of “Mob rule” (i.e., mobster rule) in New York and the long history and relationship between the Donald Trump family and the various crime families in New York. So why is this important?

Because Steve Villano argues that Robert Mueller’s case against Donald Trump is not just about collusion with Russia, but as being part of a worldwide criminal syndicate. For example, did you know that Donald’s dad Fred Trump’s business partner in the 1950s was a capo in the Genovese Crime Family, Willie Tomasello?

According to Villano, both Trump and Tomasello were hauled before a U.S. Senate Committee to be grilled about misuse of federal funds in housing they built in Brooklyn. This was the same housing where the elder Trump sought to exclude blacks, resulting in a successful lawsuit by the Federal government. “THAT,” says Villano, “was the case where Trump hired Roy Cohn to represent him, and Cohn introduced him to a new crop of mobsters. I think it’s important to establish that ALL of Trump’s money–from the very beginning–was Dirty Money.”

Speaking of discrimination, did you know that Trump’s father was arrested at a KKK rally in May 1927? The Klan was, in addition to anti-black, anti-Jew, anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic, and ALSO anti-Italian. Three months later, in August 1927, two Italians, Sacco and Vanzetti, alleged “radical anarchists” were executed on “trumped up” (no pun intended) charges.

In addition to working closely with New York Governor Mario Cuomo, Steve Villano has been a journalist and his work has appeared in the New York Times, Newsday and Today’s Education. He has also served as CEO of various nonprofit organizations, including the Institute of Noetic Sciences.

If you’re ready to hear a fascinating tale about Steve Villano’s own personal “tightrope”, learn about the history of discrimination against Italians in America, and go deeper into what the Robert Mueller investigation might really be about, join us for this conversation with Steve Villano.]]>omtimes.podbean.com/how-bat-shit-crazy-became-the-new-normal-donald-trump%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cfamily%e2%80%9d-values-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 17 Jan 2018 02:04:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 16 January 2018, 5:00 PM EST How Bat-shit Crazy Became the New Normal: Donald Trump’s “Family” Values A Conversation With Steve Villano, Author of TIGHTROPE: Balancing a Life Between Mario Cuomo and My Brother “Our President is a...
How Bat-shit Crazy Became the New Normal: Donald Trump’s “Family” Values

A Conversation With Steve Villano, Author of TIGHTROPE: Balancing a Life Between Mario Cuomo and My Brother

“Our President is a champion of ‘family values’ — Gambino Family values.” — Swami Beyondananda

Over the past week or two, the media buzz has been about Michael Wolff’s book that has called into question Donald Trump’s emotional and mental capacity to govern.

My guest this week, author Steve Villano, offers a much, much deeper analysis of the “shituation” tracking Donald Trump and the Trump family history to the KKK and the Mob. Villano’s new book, TIGHTROPE: Balancing a Life Between Mario Cuomo and My Brother, chronicles his own “balancing act” when he was head of New York Governor Mario M. Cuomo’s New York City Press Office while his brother was connected with the John Gotti crime family.

As we will learn, the book is much more than a personal history.

It’s the story of Italians in America, including discrimination and even lynchings. It is also a chronicle of “Mob rule” (i.e., mobster rule) in New York and the long history and relationship between the Donald Trump family and the various crime families in New York. So why is this important?

Because Steve Villano argues that Robert Mueller’s case against Donald Trump is not just about collusion with Russia, but as being part of a worldwide criminal syndicate. For example, did you know that Donald’s dad Fred Trump’s business partner in the 1950s was a capo in the Genovese Crime Family, Willie Tomasello?

According to Villano, both Trump and Tomasello were hauled before a U.S. Senate Committee to be grilled about misuse of federal funds in housing they built in Brooklyn. This was the same housing where the elder Trump sought to exclude blacks, resulting in a successful lawsuit by the Federal government. “THAT,” says Villano, “was the case where Trump hired Roy Cohn to represent him, and Cohn introduced him to a new crop of mobsters. I think it’s important to establish that ALL of Trump’s money–from the very beginning–was Dirty Money.”

Speaking of discrimination, did you know that Trump’s father was arrested at a KKK rally in May 1927? The Klan was, in addition to anti-black, anti-Jew, anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic, and ALSO anti-Italian. Three months later, in August 1927, two Italians, Sacco and Vanzetti, alleged “radical anarchists” were executed on “trumped up” (no pun intended) charges.

In addition to working closely with New York Governor Mario Cuomo, Steve Villano has been a journalist and his work has appeared in the New York Times, Newsday and Today’s Education. He has also served as CEO of various nonprofit organizations, including the Institute of Noetic Sciences.

If you’re ready to hear a fascinating tale about Steve Villano’s own personal “tightrope”, learn about the history of discrimination against Italians in America, and go deeper into what the Robert Mueller investigation might really be about, join us for this conversation with Steve Villano.]]>3405consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/business-as-unusual-how-a-life-economy-can-overgrow-the-death-economy--13764986
Business As UNusual: How A Life Economy Can Overgrow the Death Economy

A Conversation With Conscious Business Initiative’s Steve Farrell

“Putting the pie-in-the-sky ideal into the down-to-earth real deal is where the karma meets the road.” — Swami Beyondananda

Steve-Farrell_Wiki-Politiki_OMTimes-RadioA little more than a year ago, I heard author John Perkins (Confessions of An Economic Hit Man) speak, and found one piece of his message particularly heartening. Perkins, as you may know, spent years working for the World Bank selling boondoggle projects to developing nations. His book was an exposé of economic exploitation disguised as “development.” He has since turned his focus to exposing the “death economy” that involves four “E’s” (extraction, exploitation, extortion and yes, extinction) and empowering the life economy based on 4 R’s — renewables, respect for the web of life and human life as well, and redefining “growth” as growth in happiness and wellbeing while using more resourcefulness and fewer resources.

The most heartening statement was this: In corporations worldwide, there is an awakening awareness to this new “bottom line” that reflects what Swami has said: “If we lose the earth, there goes our GDP.”

This awakened awareness is now being sparked and cultivated by this week’s guest, Steve Farrell, founder of Conscious Business Initiative and the Conscious Business Declaration.

Steve’s own background, epiphany and transformation make him the perfect convener for this new initiative. He co-founded and led two high growth technology companies based in Silicon Valley in the 1990’s that were featured in INC 500 Magazine. His companies included some of the brightest minds in the technology corridor. Steve walked away from the Valley because he felt a deeper calling, a calling to transform an emerging vision into reality. At its core, it was about a shifting paradigm where business attunes to the interconnection among all stakeholders, including stockholders, employees, and the community, as well as with the sacred inherent in all life.

Join us this week as we discuss the why, the what, the who and the how of the role business can play in helping us “live into” the simple prescription Joe Simonetta offered on last week’s show: Be healthy, be kind, respect the environment.

As Director of Humanity’s Team, sponsor of Global Oneness Day, Steve Farrell will offer plenty of examples of how this theme and meme of “oneness” is helping to reorganize the business world around this evolutionary idea.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13764986Wed, 10 Jan 2018 13:54:57 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 9 January 2018, 5:00 PM EST Business As UNusual: How A Life Economy Can Overgrow the Death Economy A Conversation With Conscious Business Initiative’s Steve Farrell “Putting the pie-in-the-sky ideal into the down-to-earth real...
Business As UNusual: How A Life Economy Can Overgrow the Death Economy

A Conversation With Conscious Business Initiative’s Steve Farrell

“Putting the pie-in-the-sky ideal into the down-to-earth real deal is where the karma meets the road.” — Swami Beyondananda

Steve-Farrell_Wiki-Politiki_OMTimes-RadioA little more than a year ago, I heard author John Perkins (Confessions of An Economic Hit Man) speak, and found one piece of his message particularly heartening. Perkins, as you may know, spent years working for the World Bank selling boondoggle projects to developing nations. His book was an exposé of economic exploitation disguised as “development.” He has since turned his focus to exposing the “death economy” that involves four “E’s” (extraction, exploitation, extortion and yes, extinction) and empowering the life economy based on 4 R’s — renewables, respect for the web of life and human life as well, and redefining “growth” as growth in happiness and wellbeing while using more resourcefulness and fewer resources.

The most heartening statement was this: In corporations worldwide, there is an awakening awareness to this new “bottom line” that reflects what Swami has said: “If we lose the earth, there goes our GDP.”

This awakened awareness is now being sparked and cultivated by this week’s guest, Steve Farrell, founder of Conscious Business Initiative and the Conscious Business Declaration.

Steve’s own background, epiphany and transformation make him the perfect convener for this new initiative. He co-founded and led two high growth technology companies based in Silicon Valley in the 1990’s that were featured in INC 500 Magazine. His companies included some of the brightest minds in the technology corridor. Steve walked away from the Valley because he felt a deeper calling, a calling to transform an emerging vision into reality. At its core, it was about a shifting paradigm where business attunes to the interconnection among all stakeholders, including stockholders, employees, and the community, as well as with the sacred inherent in all life.

Join us this week as we discuss the why, the what, the who and the how of the role business can play in helping us “live into” the simple prescription Joe Simonetta offered on last week’s show: Be healthy, be kind, respect the environment.

As Director of Humanity’s Team, sponsor of Global Oneness Day, Steve Farrell will offer plenty of examples of how this theme and meme of “oneness” is helping to reorganize the business world around this evolutionary idea.]]>3186consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-words-that-can-change-the-world-can-a-simple-idea-coalesce-a-movement-of-movements--13714855
7 Words That Can Change The World Can A Simple Idea Coalesce A Movement of Movements?

A Conversation With Author Joe Simonetta

“Of course Jesus believed in evolution. Otherwise he would have said, ‘Now don’t do a thing till I get back’.” — Swami Beyondananda

At a time when “reality” is up for grabs, and the chasm between competing worldviews in this country seems almost unbridgeable, could there possibly be a unifying thought, idea, human aspiration that can unite us?

Architect, author, and Harvard Divinity School graduate Joe Simonetta thinks so, and he has boiled it down to seven simple words. No, I won’t tell you what those words are. You’ll have to tune in to find out. I will tell you, they are NOT the seven words that George Carlin said cannot be said on the air!

In Spontaneous Evolution, Bruce Lipton and I recognized that our world was caught between two competing paradigms, neither of which by itself could take us through the current “existential crisis” of our species. Whether we acknowledge it or not, our species is currently in the question, “do we continue to exist, or not?”

Perched atop the “endangering species” list, and the list of endangered species as well, either we seize the time today and evolve into a wise, coherent, sane and integrated species — or else our time will be seized from us.

The two competing paradigms — monotheistic religion and scientific materialism — each simultaneously hold key pieces to the puzzle, and yet are in other ways obsolete, and “obsolethal.”

Monotheistic religion with its off-planet God, patriarchal and hierarchical system, has condemned our species as “original sinners.” (If you think this is no longer the case consider that one-time Catholic priest Matthew Fox was first silenced and then ex-communicated for writing a book, Original Blessing.)

On the other side of the religious secular divide, we have scientific materialism that insists that only the material world is “real”, and that has given us technology with no morality. Those scientists who acknowledge the ineffable and invisible that every human has observed for themselves (think about someone flashing into your mind, and having that person call a few minutes later) are branded as “quacks”. That’s why Rupert Sheldrake’s TED talk was banned (https://youtu.be/JKHUaNAxsTg) and why neither Bruce Lipton nor I were EVER interviewed on NPR.

Meanwhile, there IS an evolutionary upwising, as integral thinkers recognize that each stage of evolution “includes and transcends” prior stages. That means we take the value from each prior meme, and weave it into a new and more complete awareness.

This is why Joe Simonetta’s (http://7wordschangetheworld.com/author/) work has such potential in these evolutionary times. His simple prescription for a world of thrival for each and all is based simultaneously on the fundamental awareness “under-truthing” all religious and moral thought, AND can be shown to work by observation, without need for an invisible off-planet God. Writes Joe in his book, 7 Words That Can Change The World, “Sacredness is not about a Supreme Being. It’s about a way of being.”

In an information age when we are overwhelmed by content, this might just be the context we have been seeking. Please join us for an enlightening conversation to start the New Year, and maybe a new world.]]>omtimes.podbean.com/7-words-that-can-change-the-world-can-a-simple-idea-coalesce-a-movement-of-movements-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 03 Jan 2018 03:03:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 2 January 2018, 5:00 PM EST 7 Words That Can Change The World Can A Simple Idea Coalesce A Movement of Movements? A Conversation With Author Joe Simonetta “Of course Jesus believed in evolution. Otherwise he would have said, ‘Now...
7 Words That Can Change The World Can A Simple Idea Coalesce A Movement of Movements?

A Conversation With Author Joe Simonetta

“Of course Jesus believed in evolution. Otherwise he would have said, ‘Now don’t do a thing till I get back’.” — Swami Beyondananda

At a time when “reality” is up for grabs, and the chasm between competing worldviews in this country seems almost unbridgeable, could there possibly be a unifying thought, idea, human aspiration that can unite us?

Architect, author, and Harvard Divinity School graduate Joe Simonetta thinks so, and he has boiled it down to seven simple words. No, I won’t tell you what those words are. You’ll have to tune in to find out. I will tell you, they are NOT the seven words that George Carlin said cannot be said on the air!

In Spontaneous Evolution, Bruce Lipton and I recognized that our world was caught between two competing paradigms, neither of which by itself could take us through the current “existential crisis” of our species. Whether we acknowledge it or not, our species is currently in the question, “do we continue to exist, or not?”

Perched atop the “endangering species” list, and the list of endangered species as well, either we seize the time today and evolve into a wise, coherent, sane and integrated species — or else our time will be seized from us.

The two competing paradigms — monotheistic religion and scientific materialism — each simultaneously hold key pieces to the puzzle, and yet are in other ways obsolete, and “obsolethal.”

Monotheistic religion with its off-planet God, patriarchal and hierarchical system, has condemned our species as “original sinners.” (If you think this is no longer the case consider that one-time Catholic priest Matthew Fox was first silenced and then ex-communicated for writing a book, Original Blessing.)

On the other side of the religious secular divide, we have scientific materialism that insists that only the material world is “real”, and that has given us technology with no morality. Those scientists who acknowledge the ineffable and invisible that every human has observed for themselves (think about someone flashing into your mind, and having that person call a few minutes later) are branded as “quacks”. That’s why Rupert Sheldrake’s TED talk was banned (https://youtu.be/JKHUaNAxsTg) and why neither Bruce Lipton nor I were EVER interviewed on NPR.

Meanwhile, there IS an evolutionary upwising, as integral thinkers recognize that each stage of evolution “includes and transcends” prior stages. That means we take the value from each prior meme, and weave it into a new and more complete awareness.

This is why Joe Simonetta’s (http://7wordschangetheworld.com/author/) work has such potential in these evolutionary times. His simple prescription for a world of thrival for each and all is based simultaneously on the fundamental awareness “under-truthing” all religious and moral thought, AND can be shown to work by observation, without need for an invisible off-planet God. Writes Joe in his book, 7 Words That Can Change The World, “Sacredness is not about a Supreme Being. It’s about a way of being.”

In an information age when we are overwhelmed by content, this might just be the context we have been seeking. Please join us for an enlightening conversation to start the New Year, and maybe a new world.]]>3406consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eco-astrology-the-planetary-ecosystem-the-human-ego-system-and-the-evolutionary-upwising--13673500
Eco-Astrology: The Planetary Ecosystem, the Human Ego-System and the Evolutionary Upwising

A Conversation With Eco-Astrologer Stephanie Austin

“I don’t make predictions because I don’t want to lose my non-prophet status.” — Swami Beyondananda

Astrology.

Before I met my wife Trudy, I was a skeptic. Anytime anyone asked, “What’s your sign?” I would reply, “Slippery when wet.” Ha-ha- ha.

However, I couldn’t discount Trudy’s insights about my own personality based on this ancient tool. Then there was the time we were watching our first World Series together, and the announcer was Joe Morgan. At one point, she asked, “Is he a Virgo?”

Looked it up in my trusty Baseball Encyclopedia and sure enough he was. So I devised a test. I chose three of my family members whom she had met, but didn’t know their birthdates. For each, I gave three possible birthdates, one of them correct. In all three cases, she picked the correct birthdates, based on what she knew about their personalities.

Now it’s 30 years later, and over time I have cultivated great respect for how heavenly bodies might be impacting our earthly lives. And so as one year ends and another begins, I decided to consult my favorite wise woman astrologer, Stephanie Austin, not to hear any “predictions” but to put our times into cosmic context.

Stephanie Austin M.A. is an astrological counselor, teacher, and writer, specializing in life purpose, career, and relationship since 1986. Her background includes a Master’s degree in Consciousness Studies, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and extensive explorations in holistic health, eco-psychology, meditation, and inner work. An adjunct professor at John F. Kennedy University for 15 years, Stephanie has written for the Mountain Astrologer magazine since 1990. She is the also the author of two e-books, EcoAstrology: Finding Our Way Home and Life After Twinkies: A Holistic Guide to Dietary Change. Her EcoAstrology Update newsletter, covering current astrological alignments and how to work with them, is available via email subscription.

Writes Stephanie:

EcoAstrology combines myth and mysticism with transpersonal psychology and the new physics. It provides an owners manual and roadmap for identifying and staying on your path. It outlines potentials, not predictions. It details what you came to learn, and what you came to share. It validates what you already know in your heart and soul.

If you’re ready for a true “meta-view” of where we’ve been and where we might be headed, one that combines ancient wisdom, modern science and an “evolved” view of evolution, join us for this enlightening and entertaining conversation. I predict you will gain helpful insight into these times of challenge and opportunity.]]>omtimes.podbean.com/eco-astrology-the-planetary-ecosystem-the-human-ego-system-and-the-evolutionary-upwising-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 27 Dec 2017 02:03:56 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 26 December 2017, 5:00 PM EST Eco-Astrology: The Planetary Ecosystem, the Human Ego-System and the Evolutionary Upwising A Conversation With Eco-Astrologer Stephanie Austin “I don’t make predictions because I don’t want to lose my...
Eco-Astrology: The Planetary Ecosystem, the Human Ego-System and the Evolutionary Upwising

A Conversation With Eco-Astrologer Stephanie Austin

“I don’t make predictions because I don’t want to lose my non-prophet status.” — Swami Beyondananda

Astrology.

Before I met my wife Trudy, I was a skeptic. Anytime anyone asked, “What’s your sign?” I would reply, “Slippery when wet.” Ha-ha- ha.

However, I couldn’t discount Trudy’s insights about my own personality based on this ancient tool. Then there was the time we were watching our first World Series together, and the announcer was Joe Morgan. At one point, she asked, “Is he a Virgo?”

Looked it up in my trusty Baseball Encyclopedia and sure enough he was. So I devised a test. I chose three of my family members whom she had met, but didn’t know their birthdates. For each, I gave three possible birthdates, one of them correct. In all three cases, she picked the correct birthdates, based on what she knew about their personalities.

Now it’s 30 years later, and over time I have cultivated great respect for how heavenly bodies might be impacting our earthly lives. And so as one year ends and another begins, I decided to consult my favorite wise woman astrologer, Stephanie Austin, not to hear any “predictions” but to put our times into cosmic context.

Stephanie Austin M.A. is an astrological counselor, teacher, and writer, specializing in life purpose, career, and relationship since 1986. Her background includes a Master’s degree in Consciousness Studies, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and extensive explorations in holistic health, eco-psychology, meditation, and inner work. An adjunct professor at John F. Kennedy University for 15 years, Stephanie has written for the Mountain Astrologer magazine since 1990. She is the also the author of two e-books, EcoAstrology: Finding Our Way Home and Life After Twinkies: A Holistic Guide to Dietary Change. Her EcoAstrology Update newsletter, covering current astrological alignments and how to work with them, is available via email subscription.

Writes Stephanie:

EcoAstrology combines myth and mysticism with transpersonal psychology and the new physics. It provides an owners manual and roadmap for identifying and staying on your path. It outlines potentials, not predictions. It details what you came to learn, and what you came to share. It validates what you already know in your heart and soul.

If you’re ready for a true “meta-view” of where we’ve been and where we might be headed, one that combines ancient wisdom, modern science and an “evolved” view of evolution, join us for this enlightening and entertaining conversation. I predict you will gain helpful insight into these times of challenge and opportunity.]]>3406consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-in-the-trenches-breaking-the-trance-of-war-and-standing-for-justice--13633853
CHRISTMAS IN THE TRENCHES: Breaking the Trance of War and Standing for Justice

A Conversation With Author David Swanson (War Is a Lie) and Activist Jul Bystrova

“If war is a necessary evil, why not stand for peace as a necessary good?” — Swami Beyondananda

It used to be that the “work of heart” I most associated with Christmas was the Frank Capra movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” But ever since my friend Shanti Norman recorded John McCutcheon’s song, “Christmas in the Trenches” in 2000, I have held that extraordinary piece of work as best symbolizing the light that can shine in times of greatest darkness.

After World War I started in 1914, the Pope suggested a truce around Christmas time. The generals pursuing the war didn’t like this idea one bit, and in fact one of their concerns was that the enemy trenches were so close, that soldiers could hear the enemy speaking to their comrades, and even smell the food they were cooking.

What came to be known as the “Christmas truce” happened at a number of places along the front lines. As the song suggests, peace might have “broken out” due to soldiers hearing their enemies singing Christmas carols in their native tongue, and then joining in singing in two languages. As soon as the “enemy” was “re-humanized” after the dehumanization necessary to get ordinary humans to kill other ordinary humans, the trance was broken. In some cases, the trances lasted a day, in others three days. Despite this brief respite of sanity, the war continued nearly three more years, killing 18 millions soldiers and civilians and wounding another 23 million.

This week’s first guest, David Swanson, talks about how humanity can collectively break the trance of war. David Swanson is an author, activist, journalist, and radio host. He is director of WorldBeyondWar.org and campaign coordinator for RootsAction.org. Swanson’s books include War Is A Lie and When the World Outlawed War.

We then talk with activist Jul Bystrova, founder of Era of Care, who has literally been “in the trenches” as an activist for justice. Last year, she spent months at Standing Rock, as a witness and as one “making a stand” against the war of exploitation against native peoples and the earth. Please join us this week to explore the “new edge” that encompasses activism and pacifism.]]>omtimes.podbean.com/christmas-in-the-trenches-breaking-the-trance-of-war-and-standing-for-justice-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 20 Dec 2017 02:28:00 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 5:00 PM EST CHRISTMAS IN THE TRENCHES: Breaking the Trance of War and Standing for Justice A Conversation With Author David Swanson (War Is a Lie) and Activist Jul Bystrova “If war is a necessary evil, why not...
CHRISTMAS IN THE TRENCHES: Breaking the Trance of War and Standing for Justice

A Conversation With Author David Swanson (War Is a Lie) and Activist Jul Bystrova

“If war is a necessary evil, why not stand for peace as a necessary good?” — Swami Beyondananda

It used to be that the “work of heart” I most associated with Christmas was the Frank Capra movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” But ever since my friend Shanti Norman recorded John McCutcheon’s song, “Christmas in the Trenches” in 2000, I have held that extraordinary piece of work as best symbolizing the light that can shine in times of greatest darkness.

After World War I started in 1914, the Pope suggested a truce around Christmas time. The generals pursuing the war didn’t like this idea one bit, and in fact one of their concerns was that the enemy trenches were so close, that soldiers could hear the enemy speaking to their comrades, and even smell the food they were cooking.

What came to be known as the “Christmas truce” happened at a number of places along the front lines. As the song suggests, peace might have “broken out” due to soldiers hearing their enemies singing Christmas carols in their native tongue, and then joining in singing in two languages. As soon as the “enemy” was “re-humanized” after the dehumanization necessary to get ordinary humans to kill other ordinary humans, the trance was broken. In some cases, the trances lasted a day, in others three days. Despite this brief respite of sanity, the war continued nearly three more years, killing 18 millions soldiers and civilians and wounding another 23 million.

This week’s first guest, David Swanson, talks about how humanity can collectively break the trance of war. David Swanson is an author, activist, journalist, and radio host. He is director of WorldBeyondWar.org and campaign coordinator for RootsAction.org. Swanson’s books include War Is A Lie and When the World Outlawed War.

We then talk with activist Jul Bystrova, founder of Era of Care, who has literally been “in the trenches” as an activist for justice. Last year, she spent months at Standing Rock, as a witness and as one “making a stand” against the war of exploitation against native peoples and the earth. Please join us this week to explore the “new edge” that encompasses activism and pacifism.]]>3405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploitation-and-sexploitation-beyond-shame-and-blame-victims-and-villains--13571170
EXPLOITATION AND SEXPLOITATION: Beyond Shame and Blame, Victims and Villains

A Conversation With Relationship Specialist, Sexologist and Empathy Expert Veronica Monet

Why is it that so many self-righteous males who claim to be following the Big Guy Upstairs are really following the little guy downstairs? — Swami Beyondananda

It started with Harvey Weinstein… and has now turned Al Franken into Frankenstein.

Over the past month, more and more men in high places have been accused of inappropriately touching women in private places. This obviously has been going on for centuries, so why is it coming to the surface now? Is this backlash against the groper-in-chief currently in the White House? Is this the new Inquisition against abusive male power? Will it lead to more retribution, or will there be a breakthrough?

This week on Wiki Politiki we interview Veronica Monet, a one-time sex worker who now offers perspective and wisdom through her platform, The Shame-Free Zone. A wise woman who has earned her wisdom through experience, Veronica will take us beyond the shame (psychiatrist James Gilligan says that shame “is the primary or ultimate cause of all violence, whether toward others or toward the self”) to a deeper awareness of how we got to this point, and ways we can heal.

So many awakened people I’ve spoken with have been having mixed feelings about the shame-fest / blame-fest that has been fueled by the #METOO movement. On one hand, obviously those who’ve used the privilege of power to exploit and hurt women (or other men) need to be called out, and this behavior must stop. On the other hand, there has been an orgy of blame and retribution that like so many media-fueled campaigns create more heat than light. Ironically, progressive icons like Al Franken and Garrison Keillor have been toppled, while Emperor Copious Gropius and his sidekick Roy Moore remain unmoved.

So, how DO we turn the heat down and the light up? What are the lessons learned, and what is the new field we establish? How do we relate male exploitation of the feminine to the “rape” and violation of Mother Earth? How do we transform shame into something more generative?

Tune in this Tuesday to discover how we shift the “scared” masculine and feminine into sacred dance partners.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13571170Wed, 13 Dec 2017 06:46:42 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 5:00 PM EST EXPLOITATION AND SEXPLOITATION: Beyond Shame and Blame, Victims and Villains A Conversation With Relationship Specialist, Sexologist and Empathy Expert Veronica Monet Why is it that so many...
EXPLOITATION AND SEXPLOITATION: Beyond Shame and Blame, Victims and Villains

A Conversation With Relationship Specialist, Sexologist and Empathy Expert Veronica Monet

Why is it that so many self-righteous males who claim to be following the Big Guy Upstairs are really following the little guy downstairs? — Swami Beyondananda

It started with Harvey Weinstein… and has now turned Al Franken into Frankenstein.

Over the past month, more and more men in high places have been accused of inappropriately touching women in private places. This obviously has been going on for centuries, so why is it coming to the surface now? Is this backlash against the groper-in-chief currently in the White House? Is this the new Inquisition against abusive male power? Will it lead to more retribution, or will there be a breakthrough?

This week on Wiki Politiki we interview Veronica Monet, a one-time sex worker who now offers perspective and wisdom through her platform, The Shame-Free Zone. A wise woman who has earned her wisdom through experience, Veronica will take us beyond the shame (psychiatrist James Gilligan says that shame “is the primary or ultimate cause of all violence, whether toward others or toward the self”) to a deeper awareness of how we got to this point, and ways we can heal.

So many awakened people I’ve spoken with have been having mixed feelings about the shame-fest / blame-fest that has been fueled by the #METOO movement. On one hand, obviously those who’ve used the privilege of power to exploit and hurt women (or other men) need to be called out, and this behavior must stop. On the other hand, there has been an orgy of blame and retribution that like so many media-fueled campaigns create more heat than light. Ironically, progressive icons like Al Franken and Garrison Keillor have been toppled, while Emperor Copious Gropius and his sidekick Roy Moore remain unmoved.

So, how DO we turn the heat down and the light up? What are the lessons learned, and what is the new field we establish? How do we relate male exploitation of the feminine to the “rape” and violation of Mother Earth? How do we transform shame into something more generative?

Tune in this Tuesday to discover how we shift the “scared” masculine and feminine into sacred dance partners.]]>3404consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/defying-gravity-how-the-power-of-levity-can-uplift-us-in-unfunny-times--13520457
Defying Gravity: How the Power of Levity Can Uplift Us in Unfunny Times

A Conversation With Firesign Theatre Co-Founder Phil Proctor

We must all laugh together, or else we will cry separately. — Swami Beyondananda

It was the summer of 1969, and I found myself in Berkeley visiting a friend. I had just smoked some particularly strong California weed, and that put me in an altered state. What happened next would alter my state even more …

As I walked into her house, I heard a strange radio show playing, a quiz show called “Beat the Reaper”… it sounded so real, and yet the premise was entirely bizarre: The contestant was injected with some deadly disease, and if he or she guessed the disease in time, they’d be given the antidote. After a while it became apparent I was listening to some dark parody, kind of Bob & Ray meet the Twilight Zone. I soon discovered I was listening to the Firesign Theatre, and from that moment on I was hooked.

Don’t Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers… All Hail Marx and Lennon… I Think We’re All Bozos on This Bus… Everything You Know Is Wrong… and more. Rolling Stone magazine called the Firesign Theatre “the Beatles of Comedy”… the “M.C. Escher of Comedy” would fit just as well.

That’s why I am thrilled that this week’s guest on Wiki Politiki is Phil Proctor, one of the founders of Firesign Theatre, as well as a prolific and sought after voice talent (name any Disney animation, he’s in it!). Yes, he’s funny. And he’s more than a wise guy. He’s a wiser guy.

He’ll share some of his wisdom on the uses of comedy to “go sane” in crazy times, and include some of his own stories of “guerilla comedy” during the Vietnam War years, and a mind-blowing story of someone you would least expect to be a Firesign Theatre fan.

Phil Proctor also publishes Planet Proctor, his monthly comedy digital zine and continues to write and perform comedy in LA and around the world.

Tune in … you’ll laugh while you learn, and learn while you laugh!

As a special treat, this show will have a call-in segment in the second half, so you can CALL IN and ask Phil questions… and maybe even get some answers. Here is the number to call 202.570.7057

Join us Tuesday, December 5th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET right here: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13520457Wed, 06 Dec 2017 12:12:49 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 5:00 PM EST Defying Gravity: How the Power of Levity Can Uplift Us in Unfunny Times A Conversation With Firesign Theatre Co-Founder Phil Proctor We must all laugh together, or else we will cry separately. — Swami...
Defying Gravity: How the Power of Levity Can Uplift Us in Unfunny Times

A Conversation With Firesign Theatre Co-Founder Phil Proctor

We must all laugh together, or else we will cry separately. — Swami Beyondananda

It was the summer of 1969, and I found myself in Berkeley visiting a friend. I had just smoked some particularly strong California weed, and that put me in an altered state. What happened next would alter my state even more …

As I walked into her house, I heard a strange radio show playing, a quiz show called “Beat the Reaper”… it sounded so real, and yet the premise was entirely bizarre: The contestant was injected with some deadly disease, and if he or she guessed the disease in time, they’d be given the antidote. After a while it became apparent I was listening to some dark parody, kind of Bob & Ray meet the Twilight Zone. I soon discovered I was listening to the Firesign Theatre, and from that moment on I was hooked.

Don’t Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers… All Hail Marx and Lennon… I Think We’re All Bozos on This Bus… Everything You Know Is Wrong… and more. Rolling Stone magazine called the Firesign Theatre “the Beatles of Comedy”… the “M.C. Escher of Comedy” would fit just as well.

That’s why I am thrilled that this week’s guest on Wiki Politiki is Phil Proctor, one of the founders of Firesign Theatre, as well as a prolific and sought after voice talent (name any Disney animation, he’s in it!). Yes, he’s funny. And he’s more than a wise guy. He’s a wiser guy.

He’ll share some of his wisdom on the uses of comedy to “go sane” in crazy times, and include some of his own stories of “guerilla comedy” during the Vietnam War years, and a mind-blowing story of someone you would least expect to be a Firesign Theatre fan.

Phil Proctor also publishes Planet Proctor, his monthly comedy digital zine and continues to write and perform comedy in LA and around the world.

Tune in … you’ll laugh while you learn, and learn while you laugh!

As a special treat, this show will have a call-in segment in the second half, so you can CALL IN and ask Phil questions… and maybe even get some answers. Here is the number to call 202.570.7057

Join us Tuesday, December 5th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET right here: http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/]]>2741consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-alt-right-and-alt-left-both-know-that-we-all-need-to-know--13460417
What the Alt-Right and Alt-Left Both Know - That We ALL Need to Know

A Conversation With Alt-Left Journalist Mark Crispin Miller and Alt-Right Commentator Paul Craig Roberts

“We need more forums, and fewer againstums.” — Swami Beyondananda

Friday … March 6, 1981.

A notable date, and I’m willing to bet no one recognizes it or its significance. I only know it because I looked it up. It was the last broadcast Walter Cronkite made as anchorman on CBS Evening News. It was the last time he would say, “And that’s the way it is…” and have the majority of Americans regardless of which party they favored believe him.

It was the beginning of the end of an era where Americans shared a common narrative, and a commonly-sensed faith in the “goodness” of America, its institutions, and its people. It was before the polarization brought on by the weaponized politics of Newt Gingrich, and the betrayal of America’s working people by neoliberal Democrats. It was 20 years before the 911 attacks that recalled other perpetrations against the American people like the JFK, RFK and MLK assassinations.

It was back there — way, way back in almost ancient history — when “fake news” was called by its real name, “lies”.

A key purpose of Wiki Politiki — quixotic as it may seem — is to bring awakening elements of left and right front-and-center in a conversation to go above and beyond both mainstream news and fabricated disinformation, and to find a likelier story that will help us metabolize the past and move forward as a healed and healthy body politic.

The question isn’t “Can we do it?” but “HOW can we do it?” A common sense consensus of “what’s so … so what … and now what” is REQUIRED for the survival and thrival of our experiment in self-governance.

In the first of what I hope will be many such conversations for possibility, I am bringing together two courageous outside-the-box thinkers, alt left journalist Mark Crispin Miller and alt right commentator Paul Craig Roberts in a conversation for co-creation. What DO the alt left and the alt-right agree is “so”, and how can this become the foundation for a new, truth-based narrative that will heal the disheartenment in the heartland and move us toward the future the vast majority of us desire?

Mark Crispin Miller and Paul Craig Roberts have one significant thing in common: They’ve both held prestigious positions in mainstream journalism and politics. Miller is a communications professor at NYU and wrote a humorous and mainstream book in 2002 called The Bush Dyslexicon. However, two years later his book Fooled Again, provided ample proof that both the 2000 and 2004 elections were stolen by hacked voting machines — and he became less of a mainstream darling.

Paul Craig Roberts served as an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury during the Reagan Administration and was an editor and columnist for the Wall Street Journal. He has been a critic of neo-conservativism and neoliberalism since the Iraq War and has been outspoken in his critique of the official 911 narrative.

In addition to finding out how each of these individuals found the perspective and courage to venture outside the mainstream narratives, we will also discover what common ground they share, AND how we the people can call forth and empower a media we can rely on, and a government that does the bidding of the people, not the bidding of the highest bidder.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13460417Wed, 29 Nov 2017 06:39:51 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 5:00 PM EST What the Alt-Right and Alt-Left Both Know - That We ALL Need to Know A Conversation With Alt-Left Journalist Mark Crispin Miller and Alt-Right Commentator Paul Craig Roberts “We need more forums, and...
What the Alt-Right and Alt-Left Both Know - That We ALL Need to Know

A Conversation With Alt-Left Journalist Mark Crispin Miller and Alt-Right Commentator Paul Craig Roberts

“We need more forums, and fewer againstums.” — Swami Beyondananda

Friday … March 6, 1981.

A notable date, and I’m willing to bet no one recognizes it or its significance. I only know it because I looked it up. It was the last broadcast Walter Cronkite made as anchorman on CBS Evening News. It was the last time he would say, “And that’s the way it is…” and have the majority of Americans regardless of which party they favored believe him.

It was the beginning of the end of an era where Americans shared a common narrative, and a commonly-sensed faith in the “goodness” of America, its institutions, and its people. It was before the polarization brought on by the weaponized politics of Newt Gingrich, and the betrayal of America’s working people by neoliberal Democrats. It was 20 years before the 911 attacks that recalled other perpetrations against the American people like the JFK, RFK and MLK assassinations.

It was back there — way, way back in almost ancient history — when “fake news” was called by its real name, “lies”.

A key purpose of Wiki Politiki — quixotic as it may seem — is to bring awakening elements of left and right front-and-center in a conversation to go above and beyond both mainstream news and fabricated disinformation, and to find a likelier story that will help us metabolize the past and move forward as a healed and healthy body politic.

The question isn’t “Can we do it?” but “HOW can we do it?” A common sense consensus of “what’s so … so what … and now what” is REQUIRED for the survival and thrival of our experiment in self-governance.

In the first of what I hope will be many such conversations for possibility, I am bringing together two courageous outside-the-box thinkers, alt left journalist Mark Crispin Miller and alt right commentator Paul Craig Roberts in a conversation for co-creation. What DO the alt left and the alt-right agree is “so”, and how can this become the foundation for a new, truth-based narrative that will heal the disheartenment in the heartland and move us toward the future the vast majority of us desire?

Mark Crispin Miller and Paul Craig Roberts have one significant thing in common: They’ve both held prestigious positions in mainstream journalism and politics. Miller is a communications professor at NYU and wrote a humorous and mainstream book in 2002 called The Bush Dyslexicon. However, two years later his book Fooled Again, provided ample proof that both the 2000 and 2004 elections were stolen by hacked voting machines — and he became less of a mainstream darling.

Paul Craig Roberts served as an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury during the Reagan Administration and was an editor and columnist for the Wall Street Journal. He has been a critic of neo-conservativism and neoliberalism since the Iraq War and has been outspoken in his critique of the official 911 narrative.

In addition to finding out how each of these individuals found the perspective and courage to venture outside the mainstream narratives, we will also discover what common ground they share, AND how we the people can call forth and empower a media we can rely on, and a government that does the bidding of the people, not the bidding of the highest bidder.]]>3429consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgiveness-and-healing-the-body-politic--13390784
Forgiveness and Healing the Body Politic

It might seem a bit strange for a program called Wiki Politiki to do a show on something as personal and spiritual as forgiveness.

And yet it makes perfect sense, particularly if we want to go above and beyond the current level of polarized discourse, where each side has dehumanized the other. If we truly want a healthy, thriving, vital, and wise body politic we have to metabolize the toxins of 5,000 years of the Rule of Gold: Doo-doo unto others before they can doo-doo unto you.

There isn’t an ethnic group, religion (with the possible exception of the B’hai faith) or other tribe that hasn’t “done unto” some other group, and had it “done unto” them. The history of man(un)kind is filled with atrocities and silent holocausts that have left just about all of us with some form of PTSD.

Seriously.

South Africa took steps to heal (i.e., restore wholeness) through their Truth and Reconciliation movement a quarter century ago so that they could acknowledge and forgive the wrongs perpetrated by both sides, without revenge, retribution and punishment. If we want to heal the body politic in the USA and elsewhere, we now must do the same.

This week’s guest, Dr. Leonard Laskow, offers a deep and practical wisdom on the power of forgiveness, personal, tribal and global. Dr. Laskow is the author of For Giving Love: Awakening Your Essential Nature Through Love and Forgiveness, and offers scientific evidence that the process of forgiveness yields positive physiological benefits!

We’re also featuring the healing work of Celeste Yacoboni, author of “How Do You Pray?” who offers a Hawaiian forgiveness ritual, Ho ‘opono Pono (making the right, right) as a way of forgiving yourself and others. Tune in and find out about how a medical doctor at a mental health hospital in Hawaii helped “heal” the inmates — by doing the process on himself!

Please join us Tuesday, November 21st for this enlightening and heartening show.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13390784Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:52:33 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 5:00 PM EST Forgiveness and Healing the Body Politic It might seem a bit strange for a program called Wiki Politiki to do a show on something as personal and spiritual as forgiveness. And yet it makes perfect sense,...
Forgiveness and Healing the Body Politic

It might seem a bit strange for a program called Wiki Politiki to do a show on something as personal and spiritual as forgiveness.

And yet it makes perfect sense, particularly if we want to go above and beyond the current level of polarized discourse, where each side has dehumanized the other. If we truly want a healthy, thriving, vital, and wise body politic we have to metabolize the toxins of 5,000 years of the Rule of Gold: Doo-doo unto others before they can doo-doo unto you.

There isn’t an ethnic group, religion (with the possible exception of the B’hai faith) or other tribe that hasn’t “done unto” some other group, and had it “done unto” them. The history of man(un)kind is filled with atrocities and silent holocausts that have left just about all of us with some form of PTSD.

Seriously.

South Africa took steps to heal (i.e., restore wholeness) through their Truth and Reconciliation movement a quarter century ago so that they could acknowledge and forgive the wrongs perpetrated by both sides, without revenge, retribution and punishment. If we want to heal the body politic in the USA and elsewhere, we now must do the same.

This week’s guest, Dr. Leonard Laskow, offers a deep and practical wisdom on the power of forgiveness, personal, tribal and global. Dr. Laskow is the author of For Giving Love: Awakening Your Essential Nature Through Love and Forgiveness, and offers scientific evidence that the process of forgiveness yields positive physiological benefits!

We’re also featuring the healing work of Celeste Yacoboni, author of “How Do You Pray?” who offers a Hawaiian forgiveness ritual, Ho ‘opono Pono (making the right, right) as a way of forgiving yourself and others. Tune in and find out about how a medical doctor at a mental health hospital in Hawaii helped “heal” the inmates — by doing the process on himself!

Please join us Tuesday, November 21st for this enlightening and heartening show.]]>3426consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conscious-evolution-antidote-to-mass-extinction-with-bruce-lipton--13326973
Conscious Evolution: Antidote to Mass-Extinction with Bruce Lipton

“Crisis precipitates evolution, and if we look at our world in crisis, we see the chances of precipitation are 100%.” — Swami Beyondananda

As we create a new foundation for “political climate change”, what better place to begin than biology itself, evolution, and where we humans fit (or don’t fit) in the web of life? So it’s “fitting” that my first interviewed guest on Wiki Politiki is my friend, colleague and co-author, Bruce Lipton.

Bruce is a pioneer in epigenetics, and the author of bestseller and classic, The Biology of Belief. He and I co-wrote Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future and a Way to Get There From Here, a book that suggests that the next phase of human evolution is seeing ourselves as cells in the body of a super-organism called Humanity — or as I prefer to call it, Humankind, because the currency of this new and evolved organism is human kindness.

So, how are we doing?

For one thing, Bruce and I agree that when we published our book in 2009, “spontaneous evolution” was a noun in the future, and today it is a verb in the present. Burgeoning crises are making evolution necessary.

Among those crises is what is being called the Sixth Great Extinction, and it’s becoming more and more apparent that our own species tops the Endangered (and Endangering) species list.

Please join us for this lively, informative, and ultimately heartening discussion of how our human conditioning has impacted our human condition, where we are now, and what we can do to create what Charles Eisenstein calls “the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.”

Half a century ago, inventor and visionary philosopher Bucky Fuller wrote a book about humanity’s future called, Utopia Or Oblivion. In a shrinking world that could surely use a “good shrink”, these were the two stark choices he saw. Given the option for “oblivion,” perhaps we should consider utopia more carefully. And … as we explore the amazing similarities between the human body and the body politic, we recognize that what we consider “utopia”, the 50 trillion cell community beneath our skin would merely recognize as “health”.

Website: https://www.brucelipton.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13326973Wed, 15 Nov 2017 03:59:40 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 5:00 PM EST Conscious Evolution: Antidote to Mass-Extinction with Bruce Lipton “Crisis precipitates evolution, and if we look at our world in crisis, we see the chances of precipitation are 100%.” — Swami...
Conscious Evolution: Antidote to Mass-Extinction with Bruce Lipton

“Crisis precipitates evolution, and if we look at our world in crisis, we see the chances of precipitation are 100%.” — Swami Beyondananda

As we create a new foundation for “political climate change”, what better place to begin than biology itself, evolution, and where we humans fit (or don’t fit) in the web of life? So it’s “fitting” that my first interviewed guest on Wiki Politiki is my friend, colleague and co-author, Bruce Lipton.

Bruce is a pioneer in epigenetics, and the author of bestseller and classic, The Biology of Belief. He and I co-wrote Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future and a Way to Get There From Here, a book that suggests that the next phase of human evolution is seeing ourselves as cells in the body of a super-organism called Humanity — or as I prefer to call it, Humankind, because the currency of this new and evolved organism is human kindness.

So, how are we doing?

For one thing, Bruce and I agree that when we published our book in 2009, “spontaneous evolution” was a noun in the future, and today it is a verb in the present. Burgeoning crises are making evolution necessary.

Among those crises is what is being called the Sixth Great Extinction, and it’s becoming more and more apparent that our own species tops the Endangered (and Endangering) species list.

Please join us for this lively, informative, and ultimately heartening discussion of how our human conditioning has impacted our human condition, where we are now, and what we can do to create what Charles Eisenstein calls “the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.”

Half a century ago, inventor and visionary philosopher Bucky Fuller wrote a book about humanity’s future called, Utopia Or Oblivion. In a shrinking world that could surely use a “good shrink”, these were the two stark choices he saw. Given the option for “oblivion,” perhaps we should consider utopia more carefully. And … as we explore the amazing similarities between the human body and the body politic, we recognize that what we consider “utopia”, the 50 trillion cell community beneath our skin would merely recognize as “health”.

Website: https://www.brucelipton.com/]]>3698consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wiki-politiki-launches--13271506
Wiki Politiki Launches on OMTimes Radio

At a time when political polarization, dysfunction, and confusion seem to be at an all-time high, and when noise and static seem to be drowning out sane discourse … the Wiki Politiki Radio Show offers a heartening alternative: Fun, laughter, constructive conversation, and insight.

Join internationally-known author and humorist Steve Bhaerman and his alter-ego, the cosmic comic Swami Beyondananda, as they bring two “visionary, solutionary” voices to the show to offer their viewpoints, and then collaborate to find a wiser way forward. As the Swami would say, “Let’s bring left and right front and center to turn the funk into function, and leave the junk at the junction.”

Learn more about the Wiki Politiki Radio Show here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13271506Wed, 08 Nov 2017 04:32:20 +0000iOM Radio Network - OMTimesAired Tuesday, 7 November 2017, 5:00 PM EST Wiki Politiki Launches on OMTimes Radio At a time when political polarization, dysfunction, and confusion seem to be at an all-time high, and when noise and static seem to be drowning out sane discourse …...
Wiki Politiki Launches on OMTimes Radio

At a time when political polarization, dysfunction, and confusion seem to be at an all-time high, and when noise and static seem to be drowning out sane discourse … the Wiki Politiki Radio Show offers a heartening alternative: Fun, laughter, constructive conversation, and insight.

Join internationally-known author and humorist Steve Bhaerman and his alter-ego, the cosmic comic Swami Beyondananda, as they bring two “visionary, solutionary” voices to the show to offer their viewpoints, and then collaborate to find a wiser way forward. As the Swami would say, “Let’s bring left and right front and center to turn the funk into function, and leave the junk at the junction.”

Learn more about the Wiki Politiki Radio Show here.]]>3408consciousness,humor,interviews,politics,talkradiofalsefull