Best Be Woke Presents Podcasts (2024)

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# 103 God, Jack Kerouac and Steve Edington. 57:42

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Stephen D. Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs. Good links: Register for the event on August 30 at the Henry Miller Library Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Unitarian Universalist Faith Books by Steve Edington Summary Stephen D Edington, a Unitarian Universa…

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# 102 We Choose to Reduce Wildfire Danger, Not Because It Is Natural But Because It Is Good 1:20:54

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Speaking with Patrick Brown of the Breakthrough Institute about wildfire mitigation, fuel reduction, science and its malcontents, and much more. LINKS: Forget Adapting to Climate Change, We Must First Adapt to the Climate We Have The Social Feedback Loops That Constrain Climate Science When Science Journals Become Activists Wildfire Interdisciplina…

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# 101 The Natural History of Big Sur. A conversation with author Don Usner. 1:31:24

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Good links: Don Usner's website Big Creek Reserve Ken Norris In The Rough Land To The South If you don't have a copy of The Natural History of Big Sur please stop in at the Henry Miller Library we try to always keep it in stock! Some of the people mentioned: Linus Pauling Lucille Packard The Harlan Family Alisa Fineman Sam, Frank and Walter Trotter…

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# 100 The Hermits of Big Sur. A conversation with author Paula Huston 1:42:26

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A history and insight into the life of a monk and the history of the New Camaldoli Hermitage courtesy author, gardener and mother of four, Paula Huston. LINKS The Hermits of Big Sur Website The Books by Paula Huston Music of Silence: A Sacred Journey through the Hours of the Day Support the show _________________________________________________ Thi…

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# 99 Sharen Carey: 40 years of providing healthcare in Big Sur! 1:19:46

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In 1984 Sharen came to Big Sur and since then she has been proving Big Sur with excellent healthcare. It was an honor for me to speak with her. Please email with any questions, suggestions etc. Thanks for listening! BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Mil…

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# 98 On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors 1:10:27

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New Title by Elizabeth Weiss: On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors. Previous podcast episode with Elizabeth Weiss Elizabeth at the Heterodox Academy Recent article in the NY Post Magnus reached out to the faculty at Anthropology Dept. and received no response or a response saying "I decline" with a referral to the…

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# 97 Breakfast at Deetjen's with Shelley Newell 2:02:19

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Breakfast at Deetjen's with Shelley Newell (episode is unexpurgated and approved by the authority) I so thoroughly enjoyed this episode! Her ability to recall so many characters and stories through the years in such vivid detail was incredible. I loved hearing all of the background sounds over breakfast at Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn! / Stephanie Ann Rig…

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# 96 Iguana John speaks about his early life. 33:20

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We lost Iguana John Thursday morning, May 23. He died from heart failure at the Community Hospital. John was born John Carlin in January of 1956. Many of us here in Big Sur have been touched by John. He did indeed have an Iguana on his shoulder for many years. Both his parents were deaf so John signed fluent ALS (American sign language). He lived f…

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# 95 Dave Nelson: Father, Husband, Naturalist & Big Sur Neighbor... 1:25:30

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Some of the people and places we touch on: Jeff Norman Peter Cummings Gary Breschini Trudy Haversat Terry Jones Alfred Kroeber J.P. Harrington The Rat Creek Fire Fort Hunter Liggett Butterflies in Big Sur Big Sur Watersheds Fair Watershed as an idea/concept CB-handles: The Green Pea The Hook Red Tail Sticky Wicket Big Sur thirty years from now THAN…

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# 94 The California Skywatcher: A conversation with author William Selby 1:42:07

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Where to find the best weather forecast and why it is always right. What about the Big Sur weather? Will we survive the upcoming weather? Plus many more questions answered by: Author and Earth Scientist William Selby! www.rediscoveringthegoldenstate.com >>>>>>>>>> National Weather Service Bjorn Lomborg Support the show _____________________________…

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# 93 My Father Shot a Tiger: Talking about Nagaland with Easterine Kire 1:24:02

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Easterine Kire Nagaland Sky is My Father by Easterine Kire Naga Voices from the War, a presentation by Easterine Kire __________ Early impressions of Nagaland / short video Talking to you from a rooftop in Viswema / short video __________ Languages disappearing __________ Writers we mention: Chinua Achebe, Nigeria Ngugi wa Thiongo, Nigeria Amos Tut…

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# 92 How did it begin...did I meet "Headhunters?" Why, and how, did I travel up into these hills. 52:26

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An unusual episode recorded in Dibrugarh, Shiyong and Mokokchung. Town and villages in NE India. Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymill…

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# 91 Listening to Whales breathe! A conversation with Kerri Frangioso, a scientist who does most of her research in the wild of Big Sur. 2:05:40

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Kerri Frangioso / Rizzo Lab. Kerri Frangioso / UC Davis Plant Pathology / Davis Sudden Oak Death Task Force >>>>>>> The Jade Festival Big Creek Reserve White Stag >>>>>>> Sudden Oak Blitz, April 29th Essalen Tribe Soberanes Fire Telephone Landline Satellite the ‘Hoist’ 280 plots! Prudoe Bay Costa Rica Food supplies Fire prevention Gardening Water a…

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# 90 Israel and Gaza. Perspectives on the war in Gaza from Sweden. 1:18:36

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I have Magnus Norell and Ricki Neuman, both from Sweden, with me for this episode. We are talking about what is going on in Israel and Gaza. Magnus Norell Ricki Neuman >>>>>>> I mention: Raja Shehadeh. Yossi Klein Halevi (We carry titles by both Shehadeh and Halevi at the Library) Sderot Support the show ____________________________________________…

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# 89 SMOKESCREEN | Debunking Wildfire Myths to Save Our Forests and Our Climate 1:07:23

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A conversation with the author Chad Hanson, PhD The short musical intro is: CANYON live at Nepenthe’s Halloween Bal Masqué 2002. Important links for further information: The John Muir Project Big Sur Fire Fire Adapted Big Sur Fire in Paradise, PBS, Frontline Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a produc…

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# 88 California (& Big Sur) Snakes & How To Find Them 1:05:08

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To Mom & Pop, who brought me up to believe I could become anything. I don’t think they meant a snake biologist. But here we are... / E. Taylor >>>>>>> A conversation with Dr Emily Taylor about snakes and her upcoming book: California Snakes & How To Find Them. >>>>>>> Professor of Biological Sciences Interim Associate Dean, Bailey College of Scienc…

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# 87 Sam Goldeen. From the Ukraine, via the Panama land crossing, to Big Sur! 1:05:17

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Sam Goldeen lived for many years on Partington Ridge in Big Sur. He loved it here and "A Big Sur Podcast" is proud of having his voice be part of what we have to share! Sam's obituary in the Pine Cone. Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support fr…

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# 86 Jaime DeAngulo: The Old Coyote of Big Sur 51:24

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A conversation with Andrew Schelling and Mary Kerr. Please make a Reservation for the event on February 24 LINKS: The recorded Indian Tales from KPFA Jaime DeAngulo Franz Boas Alfred Kroeber Carl Jung Mabel Dodge Luhan Yanko Varda Edward Sapir Music clip: KÁRUK "LUCK SONG" - Brian Tripp, Káruk Artist Support the show _______________________________…

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# 85 FUEL FOR THOUGHT! Is removing vegetation keeping us safe from fire? A conversation with Richard Halsey. 54:01

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Richard Halsey is the director of the California Chaparral Institute and an activist concerned about the way that we approach fire safety. We have a conversation that may raise some questions (and eyebrows) about how we protect our homes from fire. About the Lawsuit against CalFire >>>>>>> Alternative? Monterey Fire Safe Council. Catastrophic Wildf…

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# 84 Butterflies of Big Sur and Monterey County. 1:12:00

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A conversation with Jan Austin and Chris Tenney authors and photographers of the recently published BUTTERFLIES of Monterey County. montereybutterflies.online The Book >>>>>>>>>>> North American Butterfly Association >>>>>>>>>>> Episode photo by Jan Austin Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a producti…

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What it (Was) Like to Visit Gaza 47:28

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A whole lot has been happening in the Middle East since October 7th, and there's been no shortage of coverage of the conflict on news, social media, and almost anywhere else we look. But what was it like to visit before all this started — and especially, what was it like to visit Gaza? Listen in as Ted describes his experiences mentoring startups t…

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# 83 A conversation with Corinne & John Handy of Treebones! 1:06:52

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Treebones Resort Pacific Yurts Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles >>>>> Thank you John and Corinne! Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.…

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# 82 Wishing everyone a boring 2024! 14:10

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Thanks to Martin Gurri and Discourse Magazine for allowing me to share Mr Gurri's article. Here's a link to the published version on Discourse website. Listen to episode 55 with Martin Gurri Visit: Martin Gurri Discourse Magazine Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memo…

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Kissinger's Death Sheds New Light on The Secret War — with Legacies of War's Danae Hendrickson 1:16:31

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When Henry Kissinger died, various obituaries struggled to sound respectful while recounting his long history of war crimes and dastardly deeds. Woke Points, on the other hand, will not be burdened with that struggle. Ted and Marni are joined by Danae Hendrickson of Legacies of War to discuss the Secret War that Kissinger led in Laos and Cambodia d…

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Outdoorsy Talk with Real Scientist Dr. Joe Boomgard-Zagrodnik 1:05:10

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Getting outdoors has never been nerdier! Atmospheric scientist and avid ultra runner Joe Boomgard-Zagrodnik joins Ted and Marni to bring a truly informed, scientific perspective on how we can conscientiously enjoy the great outdoors. We talk climate change, optimism, microplastics and much much more. If you like Woke Points then you should love Joe…

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# 81 Big Sur's ongoing efforts to protect the landscape : A Conversation with David Smiley 47:03

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Magnus sits down (as a follow-up to the recent episode with Marcus Foster) with David Smiley, a Big Sur local with many years of experience serving on the LUAC (the Big Sur land use advisory committee). Brief cameo appearance from David's bunk buddy Mary Ann Vasconcellos! >>>>> Episode 80 with Marcus Foster Keep Big Sur Wild Big Sur Multi Agency Co…

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# 80 Is Big Sur being overused? A conversation with Marcus Foster of Keep Big Sur Wild. 1:27:30

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A journey into the heart of Big Sur by way of a conversation with Marcus Foster, a Big Sur local and advocate/activist. Please join us. We talk of the Big Sur Land Use Plan (LUP) and discuss its critical role in upholding Big Sur's unique promise. Marcus tells of his personal transformation from a passive observer to a proactive guardian of the lan…

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Taking a Shot at Talking Guns 56:19

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Some folks on the left have adopted the maxim that the "best way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun." Listen in as we discuss our own reaction to that belief, and the practice of using guns to defend threatened groups from the violence of oppressors. Marni and Ted share stories of groups in the minority who are taking up arms for…

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# 79 Quiet Days in Clichy - Jours Tranquilles a Clichy - A beautiful new French edition. With Charles Ficat and Michael Paduano in Paris. 1:04:36

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Charles Ficat of Editions Bartillat in Paris and Michael Paduano, PhD student at Université de Lorraine, in a conversation with Magnus about the brand new French edition of Quiet Days in Clichy! w/ Special guest Al Rose! We mention: Michael Paduano's first appearance. Michael Paduano's second appearance! Brassaî Walter Benjamin Pier Paolo Pasolini …

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# 78 The Burden of Joy. A conversation with author Lexi Kent-Monning. "We were stranded on opposite sides of the crashed Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge!" 1:47:32

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The Burden of Joy by 'our own' Lexi Kent-Monning. A wonderful conversation about writing, life, relationships and The Burden of Joy! We are sitting by the creek back in the Redwood canyon. Please join us! >>>>>>>> Lexi's main site online LA Review of Books Please email us with your thoughts! >>>>>>>> “Never before has the wreckage of a failed marri…

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The Atlantic's Elliot Ackerman on Reinstating the Draft 53:03

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Having served five tours of duty as a Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan, Elliot Ackerman knows what he's talking about when it comes to military service. He makes the argument that a draft could increase public engagement with the military and thus potentially reduce wars because everyone would have more skin in the game. In this episode, Ted and Marn…

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# 77 Paul Kephart: Ecologist and naturalist with a deep history, love and knowledge of the Big Sur coast. 1:16:14

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As Principal Ecologist and Designer at RANA, Paul is sought after as a pioneer and innovator of living architectural systems, a thought-leader in ecological design, and a dedicated horticulturalist. He has consulted on many groundbreaking and iconic projects, including large-scale living roofs and living walls, site master plans, and cumulative res…

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Can we #GetOutdoors without Destroying Them? 55:48

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Ted is super Outdoorsy and Marni is more Outdoors-ish, but we both love our time in the woods, on the water, and just out in the fresh air. In this episode, we explore (see what I did there?) how to love the outdoors without destroying them. Resources from this episode: COVID spikes in Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Activities and Greenhouse Gas Emissi…

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Should We Reinstate the Draft? 48:31

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Most Americans pass every day blissfully unaware of the impacts our military has around the world. We are insulated by a volunteer military that carries out global campaigns while we go about our lives. On this episode, Ted and Marni discuss whether a national, inclusive draft could result in increased civic engagements and fewer wars. Resources fr…

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# 76 My friend Dan Weiss reports from the war in Israel. Please listen. 1:12:20

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On October 7 Dan woke up to a regular Sabbath in his hometown, Bet Shemesh. It turned out to be something very different than a 'regular' Sabbath! My good friend Dan Weiss talks about the current war in Israel. Dan and I met in Big Sur 30 (or so) years ago. We have stayed in touch ever since. I am proud of my friendship with him. Dan is married wit…

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A Future Without Philanthropy — featuring Farhad Ebrahimi 1:32:03

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Chorus Foundation founder Farhad Ebrahimi is in the process of giving away all $50 million of his inherited wealth, and he'll be done by the end of this year. Listen to this episode to learn not only why is Farhad giving away his fortune, but is encouraging others to follow his lead. Beyond his own foundation, he's part of a larger movement to work…

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Patriotism from Past to Present and Beyond, with Duke's Noah Pickus 49:55

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Author of multiple books on national identity and patriotism, Duke's Noah Pickus brings his historically-informed perspective to this week's episode. This conversation goes beyond our emotional responses to patriotism and expands into some deep topics, like the relationship between patriotism and immigration policy, and what it even means to be a c…

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# 75 Nocturnalia: Nature in the Western Night w/ José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca and Charles Hood 1:08:29

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A conversation between Magnus and authors and photographers Charles Wood and José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca about their book "Nocturnalia: Nature in the Western Night." Some good links for more: Charles Hood: Wild Sonoma A Salad Only the Devil Would Eat José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca: Sea Turtles to Sidewinders Photography by José Heyday Books Suppor…

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Can Progressives be Patriotic? 44:06

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When you approach a house flying an American flag, do you feel welcome? When you hear the national anthem, do your eyes well with tears of national pride? Do you bleed red, white, and blue? Can you answer yes to any of the questions above and still consider yourself politically progressive? In this episode, Ted and Marni discuss their own relations…

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Do Only the Rich Get to Eat (Well)? Discussing Food Equity with Kelly Hodgins 50:35

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If you've had enough Marnsplaining, then this episode is for you! Ted and Marni welcome Kelly Hodgins to add her brilliantly informed perspective around equity in our food system. Born and raised on farms in Canada and New Zealand, Kelly brought her interest in farming into her academic career where she focused her research on food and agriculture …

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Food Elitism Leaving you Hungry? 47:06

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Season three is here, and if we say so ourselves it's a Snack! Join Ted and Marni for a conversation about how progressives sometimes focus more on elitist dietary practices over increased food access for all. Here are some of the items we mention during the episode: One of our favorite TikToks about City life - thank you Jane Jacobs! The book that…

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# 74 California Against the Sea: Visions for Our Vanishing Coastline. Magnus is talking with author Rosanna Xia. 1:14:35

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Heyday presents California Against the Sea Rosanna Xia’s California Against the Sea with Steve Lopez Rosanna's LA Times page Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US …

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# 73 State Senator John Laird: Once you left Carmel Highlands and went south you were in the Wild West! 47:38

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State Senator John Laird in a conversation with Magnus. >>>>>>> John Laird's website Invite to the River Inn on September 22 Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US …

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Season 3 Teaser 7:17

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Season 3 starts on September 19th so now is the time to subscribe! We have a lot of fun in store for you this season like... Food Politics Patriotism Philanthropy (should we abolish it?) and much much more! Thank you to Inny PDX for the music! Woke Points uses affiliate links for purchases made with the excellent Bookshop.org, so if you purchase bo…

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# 72 Feathered Canyons: Big Sur circa 1964! Author Jeanette Hanby at Nepenthe with Bill Hargis, Eric Barker, Gold mining, watching lions! A typical Big Sur story! 1:14:32

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Jeannette Hanby grew up in a paved-over Southern California “wanting to know how to stop humans from ruining the planet.” After a high school teacher exposed her to philosophy, Jeannette majored in physiological psychology at UC Berkeley before working with abandoned and abused children in Los Angeles County. Emotionally exhausted, she found refuge…

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# 71 A conversation at a small café in rural North Carolina 28:32

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A conversation at a café in a small town in rural North Carolina. Episode photo is of Mio, a new family member! >>>>>>>> Zachary Beare Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think…

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Travel Talk with Ted and Marni 54:56

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In our last bonus episode before season 3, Ted and Marni talk about Americans' relationship to international travel, our shared love for solo travel, and why wanderlust drives us both. Thank you to Inny PDX for the music! Woke Points uses affiliate links for purchases made with the excellent Bookshop.org, so if you purchase books through these link…

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# 70 Big Sur Women with Rachel Anne Goodman 56:22

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Speaking with Rachel Anne Goodman about her late Mother Judith Goodman. We touch on Judith's background, her work in Big Sur, friendships and passion for the landscape and culture of Big Sur. We also speak of our plan to publish parts of the book "Big Sur Women" in audio format. Please stay tuned! Links below will get you to more on some of what we…

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A Shameless Conversation About Sex Work 1:02:28

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Another bonus episode! Join Ted and Marni for an earnest conversation with professional Dominatrix and fetish wrestler Katarina "The Domme Kat" Pierce, and sexual health educator Momo, about the wide world of sex work. We'll get their perspective on *everything* Sex Robots too. Did we mention that Momo had a sex robots blog back in the 2000s? Learn…

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# 69 The Manhattan Project, Porter, Jackson, Miller & Oppenheimer 30:11

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On the anniversary (or close to) the dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima this episode takes a look at the small book "These 50 Years Gone" by Bern Porter a close friend of Henry Miller's. Published by Roger Jackson the book includes quotes by Miller. Special thanks to Roger Jackson for giving us permission to quote and read from his publicatio…

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