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Sabrina Artel's Trailer Talk is a combination of live performance, community event and radio broadcast based in the New York's Catskills region. With her vintage 1965 Beeline travel trailer, Sabrina Arteltravels to festivals and events where she invites individuals to participate in what she calls a "public conversation" in a relaxed and comfortable setting. These conversations are broadcast live through speakers mounted outside the trailer, and many interviews are later aired on WJFF during ...
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May 15, 2024, marks the 76th anniversary of the mass displacement of Palestinians known as "the Nakba" or "the Catastrophe" from what is now Israel. As the crisis unfolds in Gaza, Sabrina is joined by Lauren Seikaly, a Palestinian American who recently hosted a cultural event in Jeffersonville, NY, featuring Palestinian food, film, and poetry. Laur…
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Today's guest joins Sabrina to take us on a journey into the Northeastern woods of NY and PA, adding in the history of the Japanese Tea Ceremony and his new offering of tea tastings. Nathaniel Whitmore, an herbalist, Chinese medicine practitioner, wild mushroom and plant expert delves into his knowledge about the woods and ancient medicinal plant p…
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Author and journalist Wayne Hoffman joins Sabrina for this conversation about his award-winning non-fiction debut: The End of Her: Racing Against Alzheimer's to Solve a Murder. It's a crime thriller, filled with Jewish history, gay stories and a love letter to his mother all in one gripping book. How does one's past converge with the present as the…
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As a continuing part of Trailer Talk's series on Home and Development, Dara and Erin Smith, mother and daughter who grew up and live in Liberty, NY in the Sullivan County Catskills join Sabrina for conversation. They shared their love of where they live and belief in community service with a nod to the Girl Scouts and other lessons in volunteer ser…
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Sabrina sits down with the newly elected Sullivan County, NY Legislator and Majority Leader for District 1, Matt McPhillips. At just 28, Matt is in the early weeks of his first term, bringing fresh energy and a deep affection for Sullivan County to his role. He discusses his passion for this picturesque Catskills region, his aspirations for its fut…
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What happens when your home becomes a sacrifice zone? Sabrina speaks with Town of Liberty residents Yvonne Gomez and Vance who live in Ferndale, NY in the Sullivan County Catskills. Like so many people are facing across the country in rural and small town communities, the threat of irresponsible development is threatening not only quality of life, …
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Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason, the married duo behind AphroChic since its inception in 2007, have dedicated their venture to delving into the fusion of contemporary design and worldwide cultures, emphasizing the rich tapestry of the African American community. Their platform spotlights culture, creativity, design, art, fashion, and technology, embra…
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Sabrina continues her series about development and asks, What does a sustainable Sullivan County, NY look like and why is it vital for a healthy community? In this episode Sabrina explores the heated issue of the proposed Village of Ateres in her neighborhood. Why is NY Governor Hochul exempting it? What can people do? Has this process been fair? S…
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What is your vision for the place you call home? Right now the deadline approaches on December 23 for NY State Governor Hochul to sign the Village Incorporation Law to stop unchecked development that is threatening our region. Sabrina is joined by community advocate Cora Edwards and environmental legal expert Jennifer Grossman for the launch of Tra…
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Hands Off Our Bodies: Abortion wins in Ohio and Virginia this election. Sabrina is revisiting the Reproductive Rights and Justice Protest in Sullivan County, NY, which was quickly organized on that anti-democratic day, June 24, 2022. People took to the streets at the courthouse in Monticello, NY, on the day the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade,…
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Sabrina chats with filmmaker Michel Negroponte about his captivating essay film, HERD, a masterpiece of 'creative non-fiction filmmaking.' Discover the thought-provoking exploration of animal personhood and sentience featuring insights from Aristotle, Gandhi, and even a few Buster Keaton clips! Michel shares his remarkable findings in this must-see…
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Candy for this Halloween special. In this moment of world crisis and immense suffering Sabrina decided to reach into the Trailer Talk cupboards and share one from the early years as she continues to mark the talking trailer’s 20th anniversary. Please join Sabrina, that “Lady with the Trailer” for this conversation with author Beth Kimmerle about he…
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Sabrina speaks with Neil Greenberg about his re-engagement with his dance piece, The Disco Project (1995), with the current version, The Disco Project Remix 2023. The NY Times described the previous work as "a drama in the face of diversity." What dialogue is happening in this remix decades later? Neil is a Professor of Choreography and the Dance P…
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In this episode Sabrina shares the power of the local in her neighborhood of the Sullivan County Catskills and Delaware River Valley. This region has a long and important tradition of fighting bad climate policy, in addition to advocating for the environment and people of this community. Rosie Starr joins this episode of Trailer Talk to gather fiel…
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In remembering the 60th anniversary of the vastly significant March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom that happened in August of 1963, Sabrina focuses on the artists forging and dreaming a way forward to a more equitable reality. This legendary March signaled the intersection of movements to demand civil and economic rights for African Americans. …
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I am equally enraged and distraught about the murder of Lauri Carleton last Friday so I felt it was important to honor her by sharing this Trailer Talk episode again with Jay Blotcher about the history of the Pride Flag. Lauri was shot to death by an LGBTQ-hating extremist. One of her friends, Tim Bagley shared this on social media: "Lauri Carleton…
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History was made at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. What did that 3-day festival of "Peace, Love & Music" teach us? As we celebrate the 54th Anniversary of Woodstock from August 15-17, let's remember that moment of possibility and incredible music, along with the Summer of Soul: the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival that celebrated Black history and cultu…
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Sabrina is joined by author and photographer Marisa Scheinfeld to discuss the legendary Borscht Belt born in the Sullivan County, NY Catskills. They talk about this significant era in American history that emerged from the political and cultural moment and ended due to another. Marisa is the creator of the exciting Borscht Belt Historical Marker pr…
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What's not to like about pie? It's summer time and the bounty of our region is peaking bringing people together at our Farmers Markets. Sabrina has done a series of Trailer Talks at these markets, including picnic conversations celebrating our farmers and the importance of access to local produce and clean water. Sabrina continues to celebrate the …
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Sabrina's Trailer Talk is celebrating its 20th Anniversary by sharing the first Trailer Talk from July 2003 in Roxbury, NY. Sabrina was helped by her friends and community to experiment with the talking trailer at the Junkyard Cabaret hosted by legendary performers Peggy Shaw and Lois Weaver who are a vital part of Sabrina's performance history in …
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What's in a flag? The Rainbow Pride flag is celebrating its 45th Anniversary this year. It is known globally to represent "empowerment, sanctuary, and defiance" as shared by Sabrina's guest, Jay Blotcher. Jay edited the memoir of Gilbert Baker who created the Pride flag and wrote about it in "Rainbow Warrior: My Life in Color". Jay, a progressive Q…
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In celebration of today's Summer Solstice, which marks the longest day of the year, Sabrina engages in a conversation with naturalist Nathaniel Whitmore. They sit together at the kitchen table to discuss the diverse flora surrounding us, with a particular focus on fungi, as Nathaniel shares his profound expertise on mushrooms. Let's raise a toast t…
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This week's episodes capture the current situation and events. On June 24th, the Dobbs Anniversary takes place, marking a decision that overturned Roe v Wade. This decision has led to restricted access to abortion and reproductive services nationwide. Sabrina, in light of this, shares her experience of last year's protest in downtown Monticello, NY…
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Sabrina has a conversation with Gerard Ilaria, a mental health professional at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is a psychotherapist that works with EMDR therapy. Sabrina speaks with Gerard about his experience treating combat veterans which led him to his passion for treating queer folks using EMDR, a powerful trauma psychothera…
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Sabrina has a conversation with Gerard Ilaria, a mental health professional at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is a psychotherapist that works with EMDR therapy. Sabrina speaks with Gerard about his experience treating combat veterans which led him to his passion for treating queer folks using EMDR, a powerful trauma psychothera…
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Sabrina also shares an old favorite from the cupboards with herpetologist Bill Cutler as they take a walk around her pond in Liberty where he identifies the multitude of wildlife invisible to the untrained eye, living there that signal the emergence of spring. These episodes are part of Trailer Talk's In The Neighborhood project as Sabrina focuses …
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Sabrina talks to Jamie Helper about her experience with healing plants and their medicinal properties. Jamie also discusses her work with people with disabilities and the valuable lessons that she has learned from her interaction with plants. Tune in to discover the vital lessons that we can learn from the world of plants.…
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Iris Gillingham of Wild Roots Farm joins Sabrina to discuss environmental justice and her leadership journey that started during her childhood. Now in her early twenties, Iris is dedicated to providing educational models and promoting sustainable ways of living in harmony with the natural world, particularly during this era of climate crisis.…
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Dear Trailer Talk Family, Let's get hitched in 2023. Stories matter. Wishing you a New Year filled with the possibilities of us. Let's keep holding each other as we enter 2023, demanding a world of kindness and connectivity. I'm excited to share some of the voices from Trailer Talk's In the Neighborhood project from last year as it expands in this …
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Dear Trailer Talk Family, Let's get hitched in 2023. Stories matter. Wishing you a New Year filled with the possibilities of us. Let's keep holding each other as we enter 2023, demanding a world of kindness and connectivity. I'm excited to share some of the voices from Trailer Talk's In the Neighborhood project from last year as it expands in this …
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What's good for workers is always essential. At the height of the pandemic, the already pre-existing inequities and discrimination that were in play were exposed during the Covid crisis. In this episode, Sabrina travels to South Fallsburg in Sullivan County, NY, and then joins the caravan that visited factories and farms to show solidarity for migr…
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Sabrina and Terry (aka The Handy Hag) sit down in "The Bee" trailer for a conversation about her Homostead art project combing her music-making and the land. Terry shares her honey at the kitchen table of the trailer with Sabrina, as well as a dialogue about queerness, identity, and shaping her life around her dedication to living more sustainably.…
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A beloved member of the Sullivan County, Catskills in NY, Judge Josephine Victoria Finn is known as a "beacon" of justice, youth advocate, and mentor. The Honorable Finn shares her personal and professional history with Sabrina, why she focuses on at-risk youth in Sullivan County, racial equity, and the importance of engagement with our judicial sy…
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Since 2003 Aileen Gunther has served as the a member of the NY State Assembly in the 100th district of Sullivan and part of Orange Counties in the Catskill and Hudson Valley neighborhoods. A former nurse, Aileen as her constituents call her speaks to Sabrina about her love and commitment to the region and people she represents. "Heart and soul" are…
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Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason: AphroChic Sabrina continues her conversation with AphroChic's Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason about well-being. AphroChic is dedicated to exploring the intersection of modern design and global culture across diverse populations, with a focus on highlighting culture within the African American community.…
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Laura Flanders —founder and host of The Laura Flanders Show, a media project with a TV show on almost 300 PBS stations across the country, a radio show, a YouTube channel, and a podcast. Ramsay Adams—founder and executive director of Catskill Mountainkeepr, our region's leading environmental organization.…
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Laura Flanders —founder and host of The Laura Flanders Show, a media project with a TV show on almost 300 PBS stations across the country, a radio show, a YouTube channel, and a podcast. Ramsay Adams—founder and executive director of Catskill Mountainkeepr, our region's leading environmental organization.…
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