SK 54 - Live Episode 5 (May 22, 2007)
We begin the show with a quick look at the green-ing of New York taxis and the presidential candidacies of current and former New York mayors. We are then joined by Ann Eldridge Malone, Executive Director of the Alliance to Defend Health Care, to discuss the shortcomings of the current Massachusetts health insurance law and how the “medical-industrial complex” is hindering efforts to move toward universal single-payer health care.
SK 53 - Live Episode 4 (May 15, 2007)
Our thoughts about the significant losses in the honeybee population (it’s more important than you might have thought) and about the use of humor in campaign ads aired by Bill Richardson lead off the program. We then interview Shannon Senior, who has been spearheading efforts to hold up the construction of a new Wal-Mart in Worcester.
SK 52 - Live Episode 3 (May 8, 2007)
We begin with a discussion about the possible arrival of Wal-Mart in Worcester and the efforts being made to stall, or even prevent, construction. Then we speak with Andy Wasif, co-author of How to Talk to a Yankee Fan, and founder of Sox Fan University.
SK 51 - Live Episode 2 (April 24, 2007)
After discussing some of the chilling characteristics of the Bush Administration, we discuss the current politics of sex education and abortion with Angus McQuilken, Director of Public Relations and Government Affairs of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts.
SK 50 - Live Episode 1 (April 17, 2007)
Saint Kermit returns after a four-month hiatus, with its first live episode on Talkshoe. Grace Ross joins Jim, Tony, Janine and Mike to discuss the early months of the Deval Patrick administration and her own efforts in Worcester and around the state.
SK 49 - The Spirit of the Season (enhanced)
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The sports crew discusses the holiday gift list of the Boston sports teams. |
SK 49 - The Spirit of the Season
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The sports crew discusses the holiday gift list of the Boston sports teams. |
SK 48 - And the Third Shall Be First
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| Inspired (if you want to call it that) by the early beginning of the 2008 Presidential campaign, Tony and Jim take a look at this weekend’s (Canadian) Liberal Party leadership convention, where neither of the top two candidates came home with the prize, and how this relates to continuing efforts to enact instant runoff voting in Massachusetts and elsewhere. | We interview Kate Forsythe and Malcolm Littlefield, two members of the Homeschoolers’ UN Club. They discuss their participation in the Bentley College Model United Nations program, the place of youth in activism, and their specific goal, US ratifaction of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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SK 47 - Hot Stuff (enhanced)
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| Jim and Mike discuss the results of the Massachusetts elections as they concern the candidates of the Green-Rainbow and Working Families Parties, and what’s in store for those candidates and parties.They then discuss the importance of community media, as exemplified by the 20th anniversary of WCCA in Worcester (for local community) and the birth of Al Jazeera International in English (for the global community). |  Ann Hancock is the Executive Director of the Climate Protection Campaign, a California-based organization that is working to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases generated in and around Sonoma County. Its mission is “to create a positive future for our children and all life by inspiring action in response to the climate crisis.” The organization’s current fundraising effort is the ecobabes calendar. It’s good way to have some fun with a serious topic. Perhaps it’s a good holiday present, too. |
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SK 46 - Democrats, Democrats Everywhere (enhanced)
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The sports crew ventures down to Foxboro to talk about tailgating and why it is better than the game itself. |
SK 46 - Democrats, Democrats Everywhere
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SK 45 - The WCCA Roundtable (enhanced)
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The sports crew couldn’t avoid talking about some baseball with the Cards winning the series and how the Tigers basically did themselves in, reviewed the concept of “the grass is always greener” as it pertains to perceptions and exeptions with backup quarterbacks, i.e., Bledsoe/Romo contrasted with Bledsoe/Brady. | |
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The sports crew couldn’t avoid talking about some baseball with the Cards winning the series and how the Tigers basically did themselves in, reviewed the concept of “the grass is always greener” as it pertains to perceptions and exeptions with backup quarterbacks, i.e., Bledsoe/Romo contrasted with Bledsoe/Brady. | |
SK 44 - Music To Our Ears (enhanced)
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The sports crew discusses the re-emergence of Lou Pinella as manager for the Cubs and discuss the upcoming World Series and why, or why not, the Tigers will win it! | |
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The sports crew discusses the re-emergence of Lou Pinella as manager for the Cubs and discuss the upcoming World Series and why, or why not, the Tigers will win it! | |
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SK 43 - Frank Talk (enhanced)
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The sports crew, including guest ranter Colin Zick, discuss the need (?) for weeknight televised college football games, the Red Sox house cleaning of coaches, and the firing of Steve “Psycho” Lyons by Fox for making insensitive comments on the air. |
We’re lucky here at Saint Kermit this week to feature a yet-to-be-released song, “Her Blue Eyes,” from the popular western Massachusetts band SK 43 - Frank Talk
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The sports crew, including guest ranter Colin Zick, discuss the need (?) for weeknight televised college football games, the Red Sox house cleaning of coaches, and the firing of Steve “Psycho” Lyons by Fox for making insensitive comments on the air. |
SK 42 - Gubernatorial Interviews (enhanced)
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SK 41 - Healthy Activism (enhanced)
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| Jim and Mike review some summertime victories for community activists in Worcester, outside of the usual political process. We also take a brief look at the Boston Globe’s editorial against multi-party debates. |  Michael and Jim welcome Pat LaMarche back to Saint Kermit to discuss the status of her campaign for governor of Maine, including (Dr. Blackman’s) in-depth review of Pat’s proposal for statewide universal health care.(The full interview is available at Saint Kermit Interviews.) |
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 The sports crew revisit with San Diego Padre sports therapist, Kelly Calabrese, and discuss the upcoming baseball playoffs, which the Padres begin Tuesday against St. Louis. |
For this week’s song, we have former Massachusetts resident and current Asheville, NC Musician (under the 
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The sports crew revisit with San Diego Padre sports therapist, Kelly Calabrese, and discuss the upcoming baseball playoffs, which the Padres begin Tuesday against St. Louis. |
SK 40 - Energize (enhanced)
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 Janine and Jim interview Charlot Lucien, a Haitian-born storyteller, artist and social commentator, who has been active in Boston’s Haitian community for many years. Charlot discusses his new soon-to-be released recording celebrating women in Haiti, his community and Haitian and Massachusetts politics.(An expanded version of the interview is available at Saint Kermit Interviews.) |
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The sports crew discusses David Ortiz’s 51st and 52nd homeruns and the disappointment of the Red Sox 2006 season and looking forward to the 2007 season. |
SK 40 - Energize
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Janine and Jim interview Charlot Lucien, a Haitian-born storyteller, artist and social commentator, who has been active in Boston’s Haitian community for many years. Charlot discusses his new soon-to-be released recording celebrating women in Haiti, his community and Haitian and Massachusetts politics.(An expanded version of the interview is available at Saint Kermit Interviews.) |
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The sports crew discusses David Ortiz’s 51st and 52nd homeruns and the disappointment of the Red Sox 2006 season and looking forward to the 2007 season. |
SK 39 - Democrat-cy in Action (enhanced)
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Bringing the blogosphere to Saint Kermit, we feature a special roundtable discussion regarding the upcoming statewide Democratic primary on Tuesday. Joining Jim on the discussion about the races for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State are:
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The sports crew discusses this week’s Pat’s win against the NY Jets, the Reggie Bush fiasco, and the Red Sox double-headers against the Yankees and the surprise turnaround of Julian Tavarez. | |
This week we feature “Linear” by the Boston-based band, SK 39 - Democrat-cy in Action
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The sports crew discusses this week’s Pat’s win against the NY Jets, the Reggie Bush fiasco, and the Red Sox double-headers against the Yankees and the surprise turnaround of Julian Tavarez. | |
SK 38 - September 11 - No Title Necessary (enhanced)
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The sports crew discusses the beginning of the NFL season, the wins and losses at the 2006 US Open, the exit of Andre Agassi, and the demise of the 2006 Red Sox season and who’s to blame. |
We pay tribute to the impending end of summer with this week’s song, “Feel Good Hit of the Summer” bySK 38 - September 11 - No Title Necessary
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Started in 2002 by the Boston and Worcester rock scene veteran known now only as Charles, and with fluctuating membership by many Boston area rockers, CBE has composed music for radio, TV, and independent films. The group’s varied work has drawn comparisons to everyone from New Order to Broken Social Scene to Burt Bachrach.
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The sports crew discusses the beginning of the NFL season, the wins and losses at the 2006 US Open, the exit of Andre Agassi, and the demise of the 2006 Red Sox season and who’s to blame. |
SK 37 - Race(s) (enhanced)
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This week’s song is brought to us courtesy of Somerville’s contribution to the world of charismatic rock-star/singer-songwriterdom, 
Ad’s “loquacious croon evokes early David Bowie or late Jarvis Cocker, with maybe a smidgen of Bryan Ferry’s I’m-world-weary- but-I-look-fabulous cynicism,” while Boston’sSK 37 - Race(s)
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The sports crew talks with Seth Mnookin, author of Feeding the Monster, regarding the sale of the Red Sox in 2000-2001, Mnookin’s year with the Red Sox, the 2006 Sox season and the business of baseball. |
SK 36 - Oldtime Baseball (enhanced)
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 Jim talks with Cliff Thornton, the Green Party (and first African-American) candidate for Governor in Connecticut, about his candidacy and the most important issue facing his state and the nation - the failure of the “war on drugs”. |
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Started in Austin by former Fitchburg (MA) State College students John Hunt and Davis Comeau, Fivehead plays melodic indie rock that Magnet magazine once managed to compare to the bands Sloan, Guided By Voices, Sebadoh, REM and Dinosaur Jr. all in one review. |
Our new team member, Mike Benedetti, joins Tony and Jim to discuss the unspoken truth about the ongoing AIDS epidemic. Then, as Tony begins a six-month hiatus from Saint Kermit, we hear about his plans for the next six months and his thoughts about the first year of our podcast. |
This week’s featured song is “Teen Sensation” by the Austin, TX band SK 36 - Oldtime Baseball
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Jim talks with Cliff Thornton, the Green Party (and first African-American) candidate for Governor in Connecticut, about his candidacy and the most important issue facing his state and the nation - the failure of the “war on drugs”. |
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Started in Austin by former Fitchburg (MA) State College students John Hunt and Davis Comeau, Fivehead plays melodic indie rock that Magnet magazine once managed to compare to the bands Sloan, Guided By Voices, Sebadoh, REM and Dinosaur Jr. all in one review. |
Our new team member, Mike Benedetti, joins Tony and Jim to discuss the unspoken truth about the ongoing AIDS epidemic. Then, as Tony begins a six-month hiatus from Saint Kermit, we hear about his plans for the next six months and his thoughts about the first year of our podcast. |
SK 35 - Across the Pond (enhanced)
As we approach Saint Kermit’s first anniversary, we thought we would expand our horizons beyond the Atlantic coast. So:
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SK 35 - Across the Pond
As we approach Saint Kermit’s first anniversary, we thought we would expand our horizons beyond the Atlantic coast. So:
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Music: We feature “Dirt and the Body” by Hello Dragon. Hello Dragon is Chris Zerby, joined by Julie Chadwick and Josh Pickering. Hello Dragon is interested in quantum mechanics, El Chupacabra, vacuum tubes and cheap sounding synthesizers. Hello Dragon is fun. Chris and Julie formerly fronted Helicopter helicopter, somehow forgot all the songs and started again.
SK 34 - What I Did on My Summer Vacation (enhanced)
Remember writing essays about your summer when school started? Well, this week we feature the following summer stories:
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SK 34 - What I Did on My Summer Vacation
Remember writing essays about your summer when school started? Well, this week we feature the following summer stories:
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SK 33 - Something’s Missing from the Ads (enhanced)
The Heat Wave of 2006 has thankfully passed, but the Red Sox are in the middle of Injury Wave 2006. Although we don’t know who’ll be doing it, here’s something worth catching:
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SK 33 - Something’s Missing from the Ads
The Heat Wave of 2006 has thankfully passed, but the Red Sox are in the middle of Injury Wave 2006. Although we don’t know who’ll be doing it, here’s something worth catching:
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SK 32 - Trying to Understand (enhanced)
While Summer is not the only thing boiling over, we give you some things to think about:
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SK 32 - Trying to Understand
While Summer is not the only thing boiling over, we give you some things to think about:
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Music: Saint Kermit is thrilled to present a new offering from the Los Angeles band Banquet Hall, called “Nothing’s Ever Free”. The group consists of two popular, and now re-located, Boston rock scene veterans - Singer/Guitarist Rick Shaw (Krebstar, The Meltaways, Miranda Warning, Navy Blue Nuns) and Multi-instrumentalist/Vocalist Paula Kelley (Boy Wonder & The Drop Nineteens, along with her other current band The Paula Kelley Orchestra). Together with drummer Randy Sattz (BrainGarden, Primitive Machines) they create an eclectic & energetic sound that runs the gamut from ballads to jangly tasty boy/girl vocal pop, to punk rock.
SK 31 - Important Things (enhanced)
Saint Kermit ponders some important things as we melt our way through July:
- Jim and Tony discuss the reasons behind President Bush’s first veto in almost 6 years and our concern about where this precedent suggests the conservatives may be headed
- We interview Ana Maria Harkins, the Chief Operating Officer of Kadmus Arts, “The Destination for Dance, Music, and Theatre Festivals”.
- The sports crew has a special discussion with Shonda Schilling, founder of The SHADE Foundation (and wife of Red Sox pitcher, Curt Schilling). In connection with this interview, Saint Kermit encourages everyone to cast a vote in the SunWise® with SHADE® 2006 Poster Contest.
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Music: “Everything Will Fall Apart” by Age Rings, one of Boston’s up-and-coming bands.
SK 31 - Important Things
Saint Kermit ponders some important things as we melt our way through July:
- Jim and Tony discuss the reasons behind President Bush’s first veto in almost 6 years and our concern about where this precedent suggests the conservatives may be headed
- We interview Ana Maria Harkins, the Chief Operating Officer of Kadmus Arts, “The Destination for Dance, Music, and Theatre Festivals”.
- The sports crew has a special discussion with Shonda Schilling, founder of The SHADE Foundation (and wife of Red Sox pitcher, Curt Schilling). In connection with this interview, Saint Kermit encourages everyone to cast a vote in the SunWise® with SHADE® 2006 Poster Contest.
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Music: “Everything Will Fall Apart” by Age Rings, one of Boston’s up-and-coming bands.
SK 30 - Blue and Green: A Roundtable Discussion (enhanced)
In the hope that folks here in Massachusetts - and elsewhere - have a chance to cool off, we offer the following in our 30th episode:
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SK 30 - Blue and Green: A Roundtable Discussion
In the hope that folks here in Massachusetts - and elsewhere - have a chance to cool off, we offer the following in our 30th episode:
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SK 29 - Promoting Your Party or Your Policies (enhanced)
Just likes the rains in the western desert this week, some things are not as you might expect. This week:
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SK 29 - Promoting Your Party or Your Policies
Just likes the rains in the western desert this week, some things are not as you might expect. This week:
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SK 28 - Good Grief! Not Again?! (enhanced)
Just like the rains to seem to keep falling here in Massachusetts, some things just shouldn’t surprise us. This week:
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Music: “Butterfly” by Jackie Landry. Jackie is creator of Minizicians, a Leominster-based program to encourage young children to explore the playing of music.
SK 28 - Good Grief! Not Again?!
Just like the rains to seem to keep falling here in Massachusetts, some things just shouldn’t surprise us. This week:
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Music: “Butterfly” by Jackie Landry. Jackie is creator of Minizicians, a Leominster-based program to encourage young children to explore the playing of music.
SK 27 - Valuing Our Priorities (enhanced)
This week, as summer begins (and our fans are working overtime):
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Music: From this weekend’s Summer Revels (in which Jim is performing), Janice Allen and the Revels Chorus perform “Didn’t It Rain”
SK 27 - Valuing Our Priorities
This week, as summer begins (and our fans are working overtime):
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Music: From this weekend’s Summer Revels (in which Jim is performing), Janice Allen and the Revels Chorus perform “Didn’t It Rain”
SK 26 - Distinguishing Discourse (enhanced)
The Sun has returned, and so has Saint Kermit. This week:
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SK 26 - Distinguishing Discourse
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SK 25 - Themes for a Better World (enhanced)
With many thanks to Johnny Girouard, we debut our new theme song this week. While you are humming along with the tune:
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Music: “Bakin’ in the Heat” by Greenhouse Effect, off of its recent CD Smokin’.
Saint Kermit has been recently featured in two local newspapers: the Leominster Champion and the Wellesley Townsman. Take a look at what they are saying about us.
SK 25 - Themes for a Better World
With many thanks to Johnny Girouard, we debut our new theme song this week. While you are humming along with the tune:
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Music: “Bakin’ in the Heat” by Greenhouse Effect, off of its recent CD Smokin’.
Saint Kermit has been recently featured in two local newspapers: the Leominster Champion and the Wellesley Townsman. Take a look at what they are saying about us.
SK 24 - Are You Now, or Have You Ever Been . . . (enhanced)
As we take a break from digging in the garden:
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Music: “Mattapoisett” by Tony Lorenzen himself, off of the album For Generations by the The Allain Family Singers.
SK 24 - Are You Now, or Have You Ever Been . . .
As we take a break from digging in the garden:
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Music: “Mattapoisett” by Tony Lorenzen himself, off of the album For Generations by the The Allain Family Singers.
SK 23 - Massachusetts Politics and the Fine Art of Political Exclusion (enhanced)
Continuing in our efforts to bring new ideas to the fine art of podcasting:
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Music: “Carolina Country Mile” by BoBoDenk.
SK 23 - Massachusetts Politics and the Fine Art of Political Exclusion
Continuing in our efforts to bring new ideas to the fine art of podcasting:
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Music: “Carolina Country Mile” by BoBoDenk.
SK Special Edition - Good Vibrations Interviews
The full Saint Kermit interviews with Theresa Sparks (Chief Financial Officer) and Carol Queen (Chief Cultural Officer) of Good Vibrations.
NOTE: These interviews contain frank language about sex, but they are not explicit.
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SK Special Edition - Good Vibrations Interviews (mp3 feed)
The full Saint Kermit interviews with Theresa Sparks (Chief Financial Officer) and Carol Queen (Chief Cultural Officer) of Good Vibrations.
NOTE: These interviews contain frank language about sex, but they are not explicit.
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My Odeo Channel (odeo/3bb4075a3a82b6d8)
SK 22 - Making the Grade: New Bedford puts Students before State Mandate (enhanced)
As we wait for the neighborhood ark to come floating down the street:
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Music: With an invitation to their performance of the Mozart Requiem on May 20, we feature the Brookline Chorus, with “Hanaq Pachap”, the oldest piece of vocal polyphony published in the Americas. This was performed at their most recent concert in March.
SK 22 - Making the Grade: New Bedford puts Students before State Mandate
As we wait for the neighborhood ark to come floating down the street:
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Music: With an invitation to their performance of the Mozart Requiem on May 20, we feature the Brookline Chorus, with “Hanaq Pachap”, the oldest piece of vocal polyphony published in the Americas. This was performed at their most recent concert in March.
SK 21 - Big Prices at the Pump, and Little Solutions (enhanced)
It’s finally time to mow our lawns (hopefully with our push- or battery-powered mowers!), so here’s something to pass that time away:
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Music: “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos”, written by Woody Guthrie and performed by Johnny Girouard, from his 1995 CD This Modern World.
SK 21 - Big Prices at the Pump, and Little Solutions
It’s finally time to mow our lawns (hopefully with our push- or battery-powered mowers!), so here’s something to pass that time away:
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Music: “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos”, written by Woody Guthrie and performed by Johnny Girouard, from his 1995 CD This Modern World.
SK 20 - What Would Woody Sing? (enhanced)
It’s May Day 2006, and Saint Kermit is 20 episodes young. On this momentous occasion:
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Music: “The War of Heart and Reason” by Mark Helfrick of Lancaster, from his self produced CD Sitting on the Edge of My Bed.
SK 20 - What Would Woody Sing?
It’s May Day 2006, and Saint Kermit is 20 episodes young. On this momentous occasion:
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Music: “The War of Heart and Reason” by Mark Helfrick of Lancaster, from his self produced CD Sitting on the Edge of My Bed.
SK 19 - Virtual Debate: Lieutenant Governor (enhanced)
This week, Saint Kermit features its first Virtual Debate. Participating in this Debate are three candidates for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor:
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SK 19 - Virtual Debate: Lieutenant Governor
This week, Saint Kermit features its first Virtual Debate. Participating in this Debate are three candidates for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor:
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SK 18 - Health Care for All? Nice Try, But . . . (enhanced)
While the runners wind from Hopkinton to Boston, Saint Kermit presents the following:
- Michael and Jim are joined by Dr. Jill Stein in a discussion about the recently-enacted Massachusetts health care law. While the law has been exalted in the mainstream media, our two doctors explain why this new law does not really move us toward universal health care.
- We interview long-time activist, Rudy Perkins, who details his activities in New Hampshire with Swing the Vote. Swing the Vote spent many months during the 2004 election season canvassing voters in New Hampshire, and was successful in helping “swing” New Hampshire away from the Republican column. This year, the organization is following that with work in the New Hampshire congressional races.
- Is Manny doggin’ it? The sports crew looks into the early season slump of the Red Sox slugger.
Music: “Subway Trane” by Actual Proof.
SK 18 - Health Care for All? Nice Try, But . . .
While the runners wind from Hopkinton to Boston, Saint Kermit presents the following:
- Michael and Jim are joined by Dr. Jill Stein in a discussion about the recently-enacted Massachusetts health care law. While the law has been exalted in the mainstream media, our two doctors explain why this new law does not really move us toward universal health care.
- We interview long-time activist, Rudy Perkins, who details his activities in New Hampshire with Swing the Vote. Swing the Vote spent many months during the 2004 election season canvassing voters in New Hampshire, and was successful in helping “swing” New Hampshire away from the Republican column. This year, the organization is following that with work in the New Hampshire congressional races.
- Is Manny doggin’ it? The sports crew looks into the early season slump of the Red Sox slugger.
Music: “Subway Trane” by Actual Proof.
SK 17 - More Needs to be Done (enhanced)
The green of Spring is returning to New England. As that occurs:
- We have a special discussion regarding the difficulties facing African-American men in our society and in the current economy. Joining Tony and Jim are Bruce Western, Professor of Sociology at Princeton University and author of numerous studies on the effects of incarceration on economic and social life, and our good friend Todd Pricde, founder of Sullivan Community Capital in Philadelphia. If you are interested in hearing more of the interview, go to the Saint Kermit website for our addendum.
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- Tony and Jim interview Iggy Brimmer, a first-responder who recently spent six months aiding the folks devastated by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Iggy shares some of his experiences in the Crescent City while working with the Common Ground Collective. This interview was conducted in mid-March.
- The sports crew responds excitedly to the emergence of Jonathan Papelbon as the closer of the Red Sox.
Music: “Lighten Up” by Shawn Madden, from his CD 4 Songs in April.
SK 17 - More Needs to be Done
The green of Spring is returning to New England. As that occurs:
- We have a special discussion regarding the difficulties facing African-American men in our society and in the current economy. Joining Tony and Jim are Bruce Western, Professor of Sociology at Princeton University and author of numerous studies on the effects of incarceration on economic and social life, and our good friend Todd Pricde, founder of Sullivan Community Capital in Philadelphia. If you are interested in hearing more of the interview, go to the Saint Kermit website for our addendum.
Bruce Western - - Tony and Jim interview Iggy Brimmer, a first-responder who recently spent six months aiding the folks devastated by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Iggy shares some of his experiences in the Crescent City while working with the Common Ground Collective. This interview was conducted in mid-March.
- The sports crew responds excitedly to the emergence of Jonathan Papelbon as the closer of the Red Sox.
Music: “Lighten Up” by Shawn Madden, from his CD 4 Songs in April.
SK 16 - Will We Be Closing Doors on Opening Day? (enhanced)
For the first of Saint Kermit’s weekly podcasts:
- Michael, Tony and Jim give their views to recent events coming out of the US Senate. They first look at the (stalled?) censure proposal from Russ Feingold, then follow that with a discussion on the immigration legislation that could make all illegal immigrants (and some caring US citizens) felons.
- We interview Michael Garjian, the founder of e2m.org. The E2M model is an innovative economic solution to social, economic and environmental problems currently faced by communities and individuals. E2M encourages entrepreneurs to develop new businesses that support their communities through both investment and employment.
- The sports crew takes a look at why we care so much when our favorite players leave our favorite teams, then celebrates the opening of a new Red Sox season.
We also have special invitations from Pat LaMarche, the Green Party candidate for Governor of Maine, and from Peter Vickery, the executive director of Mass Voters for Fair Elections.
Music: “Beautiful Things” by For Tomorrow.
SK 16 - Will We Be Closing Doors on Opening Day?
For the first of Saint Kermit’s weekly podcasts:
- Michael, Tony and Jim give their views to recent events coming out of the US Senate. They first look at the (stalled?) censure proposal from Russ Feingold, then follow that with a discussion on the immigration legislation that could make all illegal immigrants (and some caring US citizens) felons.
- We interview Michael Garjian, the founder of e2m.org. The E2M model is an innovative economic solution to social, economic and environmental problems currently faced by communities and individuals. E2M encourages entrepreneurs to develop new businesses that support their communities through both investment and employment.
- The sports crew takes a look at why we care so much when our favorite players leave our favorite teams, then celebrates the opening of a new Red Sox season.
We also have special invitations from Pat LaMarche, the Green Party candidate for Governor of Maine, and from Peter Vickery, the executive director of Mass Voters for Fair Elections.
Music: “Beautiful Things” by For Tomorrow.
SK 15 - Mo’ Money, or Just Wily Mo (enhanced)
It’s Spring (at least the calendar says so), so while we await some green leaves:
- Concerned by the ever increasing need for money in politics, Tony and Jim take a look at recent reports about a candidate for governor who has increased his mortgages to run for office and an unchallenged incumbent congressman who continues to raise money at an astonishing rate, even though he speaks in favor of campaign finance reform. What sort of investment is this?
- We interview Paul Hilton, the social marketing manager of Calvert Mutual Funds. He speaks about the concepts behind socially responsible investing, the new Calvert Ratings and how we can make changes in corporate policy through our investments.
- The sports crew comments on their recently concluded rotisserie baseball draft and the effect of the trade for Wily Mo Pena.
Music: “Growing Up the American Way” by the Reagan Babies, off of the CD of the same name.
SK 15 - Mo’ Money, or Just Wily Mo
It’s Spring (at least the calendar says so), so while we await some green leaves:
- Concerned by the ever increasing need for money in politics, Tony and Jim take a look at recent reports about a candidate for governor who has increased his mortgages to run for office and an unchallenged incumbent congressman who continues to raise money at an astonishing rate, even though he speaks in favor of campaign finance reform. What sort of investment is this?
- We interview Paul Hilton, the social marketing manager of Calvert Mutual Funds. He speaks about the concepts behind socially responsible investing, the new Calvert Ratings and how we can make changes in corporate policy through our investments.
- The sports crew comments on their recently concluded rotisserie baseball draft and the effect of the trade for Wily Mo Pena.
Music: “Growing Up the American Way” by the Reagan Babies, off of the CD of the same name.
SK 14 - Return to the Wayback Machine (enhanced)
With the last snows of winter hopefully behind us (oh please, oh please):
- Tony and Jim start by cheering the city of Burlington, Vermont, which, on March 7, held its first mayoral election using instant runoff voting. They then address two blatant attempts of the religious conservatives to impose their views on others: (1) the request by Catholic bishops in Massachusetts to allow them to discriminate against gay and lesbian couples who seek to adopt; and (2) the bipartisan legislation in South Dakota and Mississippi to all but outlaw abortion, which seeks a fast track to the Roberts-Alito Supreme Court.
- We interview Diane Wilson, a fourth-generation shrimp-boat captain, mother of five and a leading voice against big corporate polluters along the Texas coast, as well as the anti-war movement. Diane was recently released from the Victoria County Jail, where she served a 75-day trespassing sentence following a protest against Dow Chemical’s involvement in the Bhopal disaster. She also was detained after speaking out against the Iraq war at a Tom DeLay fundraiser. She is the author of An Unreasonable Woman and is the subject of the award-winning short film Texas Gold.
- The sports crew comments on the World Baseball Classic.
Music: “People of America” by 10 year old homeschooler Alex Goulet (along with Chris Eastburn), who is a member of the Family Folk Chorale.
SK 14 - Return to the Wayback Machine
With the last snows of winter hopefully behind us (oh please, oh please):
- Tony and Jim start by cheering the city of Burlington, Vermont, which, on March 7, held its first mayoral election using instant runoff voting. They then address two blatant attempts of the religious conservatives to impose their views on others: (1) the request by Catholic bishops in Massachusetts to allow them to discriminate against gay and lesbian couples who seek to adopt; and (2) the bipartisan legislation in South Dakota and Mississippi to all but outlaw abortion, which seeks a fast track to the Roberts-Alito Supreme Court.
- We interview Diane Wilson, a fourth-generation shrimp-boat captain, mother of five and a leading voice against big corporate polluters along the Texas coast, as well as the anti-war movement. Diane was recently released from the Victoria County Jail, where she served a 75-day trespassing sentence following a protest against Dow Chemical’s involvement in the Bhopal disaster. She also was detained after speaking out against the Iraq war at a Tom DeLay fundraiser. She is the author of An Unreasonable Woman and is the subject of the award-winning short film Texas Gold.
- The sports crew comments on the World Baseball Classic.
Music: “People of America” by 10 year old homeschooler Alex Goulet (along with Chris Eastburn), who is a member of the Family Folk Chorale.
SK 13 - A Failure for Formula (enhanced)
In our fourth episode of 2006 (and our third of February!):
- Michael and Jim argue against Mitt Romney’s attempt to stall unique pro-breastfeeding regulations previously adopted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. With excerpts from the February 21 meeting of the Public Health Council, we also have quotes from Council member Phyllis Cudmore, who spoke in favor of the originally approved regs, Dr. Kimberly G. Lee of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Anne Merewood from the Breastfeeding Center at the Boston Medical Center, and Kathy Abbott from La Leche League of Beverly.
- We interview Pat LaMarche, 2006 Green Party candidate for Governor of Maine. If you live in Maine and want to support clean elections, click here to see how your $5 can make a big difference in the public discourse.
- The sports crew comments on Fort Myers hairstyles and the opening of Red Sox spring training.
Music: “American Dream” by Somebody’s Sister (Jill Stein and Ken Selcer).
SK 13 - A Failure for Formula
In our fourth episode of 2006 (and our third of February!):
- Michael and Jim argue against Mitt Romney’s attempt to stall unique pro-breastfeeding regulations previously adopted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. With excerpts from the February 21 meeting of the Public Health Council, we also have quotes from Council member Phyllis Cudmore, who spoke in favor of the originally approved regs, Dr. Kimberly G. Lee of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Anne Merewood from the Breastfeeding Center at the Boston Medical Center, and Kathy Abbott from La Leche League of Beverly.
- We interview Pat LaMarche, 2006 Green Party candidate for Governor of Maine. If you live in Maine and want to support clean elections, click here to see how your $5 can make a big difference in the public discourse.
- The sports crew comments on Fort Myers hairstyles and the opening of Red Sox spring training.
Music: “American Dream” by Somebody’s Sister (Jill Stein and Ken Selcer).
SK 12 - UnDemocracy
With our third episode of 2006, we welcome Dr. Michael Blackman to the Saint Kermit team. In this episode:
- We take a look at HR 4694, a bill sponsored by 8 liberal Democrats in Congress, which would provide public financing of Congressional elections, but essentially only for candidates in the two major political parties. We also discuss the fallout from the Danish cartoon controversy and some of the factors the “West” should consider in analyzing the reaction from the Muslim world.
- We interview Angus McQuilken, Director of Public Relations and Governmental Affairs for the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts.
- Joined by guest Todd Pride, the sports crew takes a look at the upcoming NASCAR (yes, that’s right, NASCAR) season.
(Valentine’s Day) Music: “Over and Over” from Chris Reddy’s 2004 CD Sonification.
SK 11 - It’s 11 PM, Do You Know Where Your Nation Is?
Saint Kermit’s Commentary on the State of the Union Address
Recorded at 11 PM following the State of the Union, Tony and Jim comment on and critique the address (and the Democratic response), along with:
- 2004 Green Party Presidential Candidate David Cobb
- media literacy expert Mary Hess, and
- our healthcare guru Dr. Michael Blackman
For our weekly sports discussion, we are joined by our friend and Cleveland native Ray Ling, to discuss the recent Red Sox trade with the Indians, as well as the end of free baseball on television in Boston.
Music: “Love Song to W” by Andy Webster, from his CD Libra.
SK 10 - Not Just Another Day
In our first episode of the new year:
- With excerpts from Tony’s sermon on the occasion of Martin Luther King Day, we discuss how this day of remembrance and celebration has become just another day off for most people
- We interview John Bonifaz, founder of the National Voting Rights Institute and Democratic candidate for the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2006
- The sports crew discuss the holes in the Red Sox line up, the missing winter sports in Boston, and Tony’s fearless NFL prediction (made on Saturday afternoon)
Music: Sorry - nothing this week (we’ll try not to make a habit of it)
SK 9 - Different Markets
In our last episode for 2005:
- we discuss recent news reports about politicians and parties who are trying to prevent competition, and some possible solutions to this problem
- we interview Reverend Davidson Loehr, an Unitarian Universalist minister from Austin, Texas, an outspoken critic of the misuse of religious ideals in the political arena, and the author of America, Fascism and God, a compilation of his recent sermons
- the signing of Johnny Damon by the Evil Empire comes under fire
Music: An a cappella version of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Tina Lorenzen and her sisters
SK 8 - Happy Moneydays
In our eighth episode:
- we discuss a variety of recent news items, political and otherwise, about how people are spending their money
- we interview Paul Summerville, a former chief economist for a major Canadian bank who is a candidate for the Canadian Parliament, as a member of the progressive New Democratic Party
- the crew analyzes the draw for the 2006 World Cup
Music: Rhia plays “Deck the Halls”
SK Special Edition - Amnesty International
For Human Rights Day 2005, a special edition of Saint Kermit
Highlights from the Amnesty International Northeast Regional Conference,
held in Boston on November 12, 2005
This special edition features interviews with a variety of participants at the conference, as well as plenary speeches featuring:
- Regional Director Joshua Rubenstein
- Keynote Speaker Krishna Pahadi
- Denounce Torture: Stop It Now Panelists Samantha Morton, Ibrahima Bah and John Hutson
- A Review of the Northeast Region’s 2005 Special Focus Case
SK 7 - Not Quite Good Enough
In our seventh program
- we discuss a variety of political good deeds that are well-intentioned but are undeserving of our “applause”
- from the recent Amnesty International regional conference in Boston, we interview Krishna Pahadi, a human rights activist from Nepal who was held as a prisoner of conscience there earlier this year, and Joshua Rubenstein, the Northeast Regional Director of Amnesty International USA
- Janine Duffy returns to help us analyze the Josh Beckett trade and its ramifications for the 2006 season
Click here to see video of Krishna Pahadi’s speech in Boston.
Music: “Your Saving Day” by Lump
SK 6 - Square Pegs in the Corner
In our sixth program:
- we discuss recent statements by Mitt Romney and Kerry Healey on the Supreme Judicial Court and the availability of higher education to children of illegal immigrants
- Jim interviews Chuck Turner, Felix Arroyo, Sam Yoon and Charles Yancey, the four members of “Team Unity”, all of whom were elected to the Boston City Council for the coming term
- Melissa Bartick, MD, President of the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition, opines on the recent statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (for MBC’s report, click here)
- along with Janine Duffy, we review Theo Epstein’s departure and issues surrounding the hot stove season
Music: “Mama Don’t Worry” by Ken Selcer, from his CD Breaking the Glass
SK 5 - Pre-Election 2005
In our special election edition, we interview:
- Virginia state senator Russell Potts, the “independent Republican” candidate for governor, about the challenges faced by third-party candidates and other political insights
- Peter Angelini, candidate for Mayor of Leominster, Massachusetts
We also talk about Tedy Bruschi’s “homecoming” game and the prospects for the rest of the Patriots’ 2005 season.
Music: “Tonka” by the Donut Kings
SK 4 - All Corporations Great and Small
In our fourth program:
- we discuss how some big corporations abuse their economic strength to the detriment of the community
- we interview Dr. Michael Blackman on universal health care and other health care and economics issues
- we discuss the life and death nature of sports rivalries
If you are interested in learning more about Democracy School, or attending an upcoming session, click here for more information.
Music: “UFOs” by Navy Blue Nuns, a late-80s Leominster-based band, headed by Rick Shaw
SK 3 - Getting Voting Right
In our third program:
- we discuss voting rights ballot initiatives and proposals in Massachusetts, and how improving our voting system would improve the quality of our goverment
- we interview Rand Wilson, organizing director of IUE Local 201 and lead proponent for the Massachusetts Ballot Freedom Campaign (supporting “fusion” voting), and Pam Wilmot, executive director of Common Cause Massachusetts, regarding the anti-gerrymandering ballot initiative
- our friend from the south side of Chicago, Dennis Shin, attempts to console us about the victory of his White Sox over our beloved BoSox
Music: A sampling of Scottish bagpipes
SK 2 - Save the Safety Net
In our second program:
- we will discuss the effect on the “social safety net” of the national response to Hurricane Katrina and the nomination of John Roberts to be Chief Justice
- we interview Mac D’Alessandro, the New England political director of the Service Employees International Union
- we look at two beginnings: the Patriots’ new season and the Red Sox’ pennant race
Music: A New Vision by For Tomorrow, an American-German duo formed by Dan Vaccaro and Philipp Kappestein
SK 1 - Whither Progressive Leadership?
In our first program:
- we will discuss the pervasive lack of leadership among political progressives
- we interview Jesse Gordon, progressive activist and 2005 candidate for Cambridge City Council
- Tony gives us his Red Sox resume and we look at youthful solutions to the Sox’ bullpen problems
Music: truthandloveandhonesty by Andy Webster of BoBoDenk