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From Lafayette to Gaza

In this episode, I speak with weekly protesters in downtown Lafayette, who are making their presence known with bold banners, folk songs of resistance and resounding message to lawmakers--not in our name.

One of the protesters, Michael Angelou, whom I interviewed introduced me to Munther AbuRabee, a man who farmed until October 2023, who is the husband of a nurse, the father of two children, a person who once traveled while doing e-commerce work, and a man who yearns to be free.

 

Introduction to Munther in Gaza

Munther AbuRabee--Gaza City 8/8/25

I will edit this audio into a story, but I wanted to share the raw file. I spoke with Munther this morning. He is a dad of two children, a husband and a family guy, that prior to October 2023 supplemented his wife's earnings as a nurse by doing e-commerce. These days he is trying desperately to stay alive and keep his children alive. 

Sunday July 20, 2025

A preview of Sunday's news

*Prop 42 has the potential to level the playing field.

*The backlash against Trump's Anti-Immigration Policies

*The significance of Obon-Odori as an act of resistance 

Me-Work/We-Work--Finding Our Sustainable Rhythm to change the world

How do we change our communities while sustaining our own wellness and the wellness of those around us. Nobuko Miyamoto, a survivor of Japanese Internment camp who went on to be a dancer, singer, songwriter and lifetime activist joins me in the first segment to discuss the importances of 'gaman' or endurance.

In the second segment, Tarabu Betserai Kirkland, joins me to talk about discipline through building intestinal fortitude and how to bloom where you're planted while doing both the me and the we work. 

We-Work/Me Work Draft Version #1 with Nobuko Miyamoto

Wisconsinites Stand in Solidarity with Marginalized Members of the Community on Juneteenth Weekend

Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement

Nobuko Miyamoto gives us a close and personal behind the scenes look at her lifetime of movement--on the dance floor, through stories and songs of resistance and through a lifetime of social justice activism.

Sunday Newscast March 30, 2025

Lamorinda Care Collective Brings Community Together

"Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it's the only thing that ever has."

 

Maya Smith, Beth Brown, Robin Fant and Carolyn Ambel weigh in about the Lamorinda Care Collective