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Blue Light Stream

by BLIS.fm

Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja, we explore politics, education, sports, music, relationships, the American Civil War, reparations, dc history, poetry, and film.

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  1. 48 - Where is Fred Going?

    Fred Joiner, an original member of the blue light group, is leaving for Mali. This show is dedicated to to his contribution to our team.

  2. 47 - Laziness

    Are you lazy like I am? Hari Jones admits to the blue light that he is, in fact, at times, lazy. Surprised? The truth is we all; individuals, communities, government, we all have aspects in our path we get lazy. Let's admit, identify, and do better.

  3. 46 - "Who's Narrative Are You Retelling?"

    Hari represents the Cuban X-Giants in tonight's show as we discuss how stories are being told.

  4. 45 - How Do You Define Semantics

    Listen to Hari and the BLS crew get into a conversation about conversations. Semantic laziness retards depth of discussions. And we also find that some of the go to conscious hip hop faves have a distinct lack of knowledge. Check us out.

  5. 44 - "How do Lies, Gossip and Mis/Disinformation affects our communities?"

    Hari and #BLS team discuss the problems and applications of misinforming folk. In the age of information those who inform are in power. Beware of who you choose to inform you.

  6. Show #43

    Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja, we explore politics, education, sports, music, relationships, the American Civil War, reparations, dc history, poetry, and film.

  7. 42 - "Who's Doing the Work? (March on Washington)!"

    Hari expands the range of the civil rights leadership beyond Kings "I have a Dream" speech. A. Phillip Randolph is an overlooked figure. But there is more. The blue light streams flows from topic to topic and illuminates, join us.

  8. 41 - Who Is Slandering Your Ancestors?

    After a trip to Springfield, Il and viewing the film "Lincoln's Eyes", at the Lincoln museum, Hari is "rationally angry" at the "slandering" of an African American historical figure, John S. Rock, by contemporary scholars.

  9. Show #40

    Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja, we explore politics, education, sports, music, relationships, the American Civil War, reparations, dc history, poetry, and film.

  10. 39 - What Do You Think?

    If life gives you black and white expose the shades. Hari and the Blue Light Stream do just that. Buy black, what does that mean? Trayvon's murder, are we to accept the systems deficiency? Is a bounty for murder a statement for change? What do you think?

  11. 38 - Are You Ready for War?

    Trayvon Martins trail is another example of how obvious victories don't alway come to pass. Hari and the team discuss how systems (court, government, etc.) require a mastery of that system to best tilt scales.

  12. 37 - Who Is In Our Lane?

    Hari and the BLS team talk trade lanes and American interest on an international front. We build on how a American interests abroad affects domestic interest and specifically the lifestyles we lead.

  13. 36 - Why Are We Becoming a Fascist Nation?

    Hari and the newly wedded Fred Joiner with Sonja Wood discuss the complexity of the American liberties.

  14. Are we fortunate to be living in the land of the free?

    Live from Philadelphia, PA, Hari calls in to discuss the attributes of the great US of A but more importantly the brave who secured the freedoms fall that make us a great nation.

  15. Show #34

    Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja, we explore politics, education, sports, music, relationships, the American Civil War, reparations, dc history, poetry, and film.

  16. 33 - Who's Your Queen?

    Charlottesville, VA and Charlotte, NC two major cities named for Queen Charlotte of the British aisles. She was African descent. Hari celebrates her birthday with Blue Light. What is the royal English lineage and where are we in our perspective?

  17. 32 - What Would You Do To Be Beautiful?

    Beauty is subjective. Hari Jones and the blue light stream crew engage personal and social propensities of interpersonal beauty. Because the reflection in your mirror is what really matters.

  18. 31 - What is this Show About?

    Hari Jones and the bls team welcome Dr. Kim Brown to discuss anything that streams from thought. Enjoy the ride.

  19. 30 - When Should We Celebrate Emancipation?

    Listen to Hari Jones, Fred and Sonja sift through language and doctrine getting to the core of America's promise. Also find out who were the champions of our free republic.

  20. 29 - Who Told You That?

    Hari and the BLS crew use the local protest of Gen. Albert Pike monument and other bogus information to stress the importance of primary source research.

  21. 28 - What Happened to the Greater YOU?

    Listen in as Hari and the Blue Light crew get to the heart of gentrification and some awesome DC history as well.

  22. 27 - Do You Recognize Your Resurrention or Are You A FOOL???

    Hari and the BLS team host the greater you street legend FACE. We discussed recognition and resurrection on the eve of fools day.

  23. 26 - How Is The Story Told?

    Hari discuss the importance of story telling with museum designer Veronica Jackson.

  24. 25 - Censorship - What The Fuck?

    Huckleberry Finn, Lil Wayne, and Blue Light Stream share a common theme. Hari from Poughkeepsie phones in to talk censorship in media and education.

  25. 24 - What Is Your Image Of Yourself As An American?

    Another black history month has passed. Hari is back in DC with the Blue Light Stream team and we are still Americans. What does that mean?

  26. 23 - Can We Be a Post-Racial America?

    Since President Obama was elected the conversation of a post racial America became serious. How do we truly get there. Hari Jones knows.

  27. 22 - Which Way is Up? A Tale of Two Myths

    As this years Super Bowl busts the myths of African Americans' intelligence, Hari and our BLS crew breaks through language barriers separated by space and time.

  28. 21 - Are We Just Americans In A Post Racial Society?

    Racial divides have been tension throughout or American history. Hari Jones is post racial. Are you? If not, why? Find out how to create a post racial America.

  29. 20 - What Offends You?

    Words and actions create many reactions on each of us. The Blue Light Team wants to figure out what offends you and why

  30. 19 - What Changed in America?

    Sports, politics, education, the way we heal ourselves has evolved and in many cases revolved. What's next? Blue Light Stream with Hari Jones examines the issues.

  31. 18 - Django - "Who Was That Negus"?

    Tarantino's "Django: Unchained" has stirred up much conversation. Hari and the Blue Light Stream team add another perspective.

  32. 17 - Revisiting The End of the World; and What World Are We Talking About?

    Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja, we explore politics, education, sports, music, relationships, the American Civil War, reparations, dc history, poetry, and film.

  33. 16 - Where Were You When the World Came to an End?

    Blue Light Streams on the idea of impending doom, current tragedy and ways we may stayed eternal.

  34. 15 - Who Is An American?

    North, Central and South America's are bound by a hemisphere. We in the United States are bound by a constitution that states the rights of our citizens. BlueLightStream address the birthright and asks tough questions.

  35. 14 - Jiggaboo's, Coon's, Pickaniny's, Nigga's: What's in a name?

    Hari and the Blue Light Team shed light on a few seemingly derogatory terms and labels of different ethnic groups

  36. 13 - Ancestral Diets: You Are What You've Eaten

    The Blue Light Stream team takes time after thanksgiving to break down the part traditional foods play in creating healthier wholistic path. Guest Tambra Raye helps map out a new path to unite diet and history. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and...

  37. 12 - What's Your Addiction? Part 4

    In conclusion to a three part critique on the Harlem pregnancy (renaissance) and black arts movement BLS and guest host Risikat question again leadership, intent and posterity. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts...

  38. 11 - Why Sambos' Son Hates His Father?

    A salute to African-American Veterans. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja, we explore politics, education, sports, music, relationships, the American Civil War, reparations, dc history,...

  39. 10 - What's Your Addiction, Part 3

    Hari and the crew continue the conversation on our shared historical addictions. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja, we explore politics, education, sports, music, relationships, the...

  40. 09 - What's Your Addiction Part 2?

    Hari Jones greets guest host Risikat Okedeyi to the team. We discuss what is commonly known as the Harlem "rebirth" as a pregnancy that is soon to come to term with help from the blue light stream. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari...

  41. 08 - What's Your Addiction?

    We all get stuck telling a story that's been told to us that's gives us a feeling we love. What's yours? Is it true? Does it celebrate your culture? The Blue Light Stream team pushes a higher grade product. Get high with us. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by...

  42. 07 - Who Came Before Columbus

    In rare Blue Light fashion Hari Jones and team recalibrate the truth of pre Columbus travel to the Americas and other myths that miseducate and misguide all truth seeking travelers. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With...

  43. 06 - The First Presidential Debate 2012

    Classic confrontation, Mitt Romney vs. President Barack Obama. Who wins and why? Find out what the Blue Light Stream thinks. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja, we explore politics,...

  44. 05 - Who's your Leader? (And why)

    The Blue Light Stream team speak leadership in the African American community with the two tenants to gauge "leadership", did they set a template to follow and their legacy. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts...

  45. 04 - Breaking the Code 101

    Hari and the team discuss methods of communication in the African American community and our inability as a country to understand the African signature. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja,...

  46. 03 - Why My Daddy Loved Lincoln

    Hari Jones and the BLS team confront the idea of Abraham Lincoln's loving of the so called "black" folk he so called "freed". And why our fathers loved him. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and...

  47. 02 - Who Was the First Black President?

    Hari Jones and the "Blue Light" crew discuss the reality of perceived "blackness" in American society and politics. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja, we explore politics, education,...

  48. 01 - Museums: Telling Our Story, "By Any Means Necessary"

    In this segment Hari Jones and the BLS team stress the importance of using museums and primary sources in the telling of African American historical perspective. Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja, we explore politics, education, sports, music, relationships, the American Civil War, reparations, dc history, poetry, and film.

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Talk radio with an artist's sensibility - Blue Light Stream is hosted by historian and curator Hari Jones. With co-hosts Kobie, Fred, and Sonja, we explore politics, education, sports, music, relationships, the American Civil War, reparations, dc history, poetry, and film.

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