PODCAST · society
It's Your Voice
by Talk 4 Radio
Join Bahia Yackzan, Core Alignment Coach, Emotional Wisdom Trainer, and Diversity Educator for topical interviews that reflect the importance of knowing your heart's truth and aligning it with your mind. A variety of guests will share how focusing on their vision motivates them to stay in-tune with their values and reach out to connect with others. Bahia hosts by asking empowering, challenging, uplifting and timely questions, when clarity, direction and alignment could not matter more. It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk
Episodes
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What Are You Voting For?
Six Voters from Alaska, California, Georgia, Maryland & Pennsylvania speak their deep concerns on what they're voting for & why. Dr. Zent shares that some say "I don't do politics." Her retort, "Politics are doing you." Healthcare cuts, housing, extreme cruelty of ICE, voter disenfranchisement,...
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Discovering Healing Resources/Applying Strategies Post Cancer Diagnosis
Three women: Christine Decker, a Learning & Development Expert; Karen Carberry-Goh, a Biology Professor; & Kim Sikes a Family Caretaker share formidable experiences of searching for and finding ways to fulfill social, spiritual and mental health needs, to cultivate overall, holistic well being,...
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Water Is Life. We’re Screwed Without the Ocean
Ever think about how much we depend on the ocean? Minquansis Sapiel does. Minquansis is a mother, entrepreneur, author, a public speaker & holds a Masters Degree in Social Work & a Captain license. She has spent much time on the Passamaquoddy Bay having grown up in the Wabanaki territories,...
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911 Reflections with New Yorker Suzie Baer
NYC resident Suzie Baer shares her experience of 911, its impact on days, months & years after, on hopes and fears 25 years later. As a filmmaker, she made the feature documentary Warrior, The Life of Leonard Peltier, recognized as the definitive film on Peltier’s life. She’s been a lifelong...
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All Things Davis, California
Richard & Gray, producers of MyDavisCalifornia, are self-proclaimed “Davis Nerds.” Hear their kind enthusiasm as they talk about their innovative, wide-ranging process of sharing all things and happenings in Davis for their 47,000+ followers. Although both are from other states originally, Texas…
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Paul’s Place: Housing Successes and Insights after Three Years
Silas grew up in Davis and has been involved with serving the homeless community here for over 10 years. He is the Supportive Services Coordinator for the Permanent Supportive Housing Program at Paul's Place which is owned and operated by Davis Community Meals and Housing. DCMH has been serving…
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Political Movements Are Built Different Now
Ryan Berilla is a volunteer activist particularly passionate about his work with Progressive Victory, a political group that has found success through an experimental social-media-based organization model. “In 2026, the building blocks of a successful political movement are changing. The goals of...
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Constitutional Amendments Charades; Happy 250th!
Kim Parrott of SeaChange Resources, LLC based in Blue Hill, Maine, talks about how her extended, multi-generational family celebrates the 4th of July: they read the Declaration of Independence together & play charades to act out Constitutional Amendments! Enjoy hearing about the good belly laughs...
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When Evil Seems to be Winning: The Power Of Connection During Uncertain Times
“Each kind act that you do is a poke at the belly of all things awful.” Sandy Holman informs us of her ways of coping with the difficult world that exists today. Listening to her words will inspire you to take some actions that will assuage some of the hurt you may be feeling. We can all do...
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Eric Jones Shares More on His Vision for Congress
Eric Jones, candidate for US Congress, District 4, CA, 2026, shares details of his vision for extending healthcare, supporting small farms, getting money out of politics and getting the US out of wars. Eric grew up in a military family, is the son of a disabled veteran with a passion to make life...
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Your Free Trial in America is Over
An engrossing conversation with two young men who are trying to forge their own paths amidst the changed world that their generation is experiencing. Henri Gang and Felipe Gutierrez have a thoughtful discussion that touches on many topics ranging from the so-called apathy of Generation Z (and how...
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Candidate Ryan Davis Dedicated to the Fair Administration of Justice
Commissioner Ryan Davis, running for Yolo County Judge has extensive court experience, membership on the Judicial Council & at the Superior Court of Sacramento County. He’s presided over traffic, small claims, unlawful detainer cases & now presides over a family law dept. He was Deputy Attorney...
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We Will Save Us: Resilient Communities, the Antidote to Fear, Isolation and Fascism
Deema Tamini, community organizer, nonprofit/startup founder, marketing/technology professional, shares the inspiration for "we will save us" rooted in mutual aid & solidarity, a nod to "we will not cancel us.” She speaks on finding courage as an individual & as a collective, how to handle…
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In Fairuze’s Voice: Writing Toward Liberation and Collective Care
Fairuze Ahmed Ramirez shares how her identity & lived experience inform her commitment to teach liberatory writing, empowering students to draw on personal, family, & community stories to challenge dominant narratives, & express voices that are often ignored, excluded, or misrepresented. Her...
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“Shoes of the Women We Love”
Camica Edwards Avorgbedor, licensed professional clinical counselor, daughter, sister, mother, community leader, career public educator, curriculum creator on practical applications of the 7 principles of Kwanza to live year-round, shares her thoughts on the challenges of filling the shoes of…
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Storytelling: The Layers Beneath the Ground
Serena Peregrina-Williams, PhD, is a linguist and educator who integrates language, place, and storytelling into a coherent life of public-facing humanities. She teaches interdisciplinary linguistics courses that explore how language shapes identity, culture, and meaning, and what is at stake…
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Protecting the Community Amid Uncertainty
Davis Chief of Police Todd Henry spells out the role of city police if/when ICE or Border Patrol show up. Given the illegal, extremely brutal conduct that the world witnessed from federal agents in Minnesota that resulted in two killings & other terrifying acts, Chief Henry leads DPD to build…
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Small Town Resistance, Action in the Arctic
Dr. Ruth Ann Zent & Aucha Kameroff humbly describe how to organize & mobilize from a tiny, rural town leading to a growing network for democracy. Aucha, w/masters in Public Admin & in Indigenous People’s Law is trekking 500+ miles on snow machines throughout rural Alaska to get out the vote from...
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Defending Our Communities: Immigration Enforcement and Collective Support
Immigration Attorney Kamalpreet Chohan gives us a very timely opportunity to learn about legal defense services ranging from immigration enforcement to removal defense that she and other attorneys at the California Immigration Project provide. Tune in to learn highly relevant information about...
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Challenges Facing Immigrant Workers and Neighbors
Antonio De Loera is the Communications Director for the United Farm Workers. He shares information about the greatest challenges facing immigrant workers & what neighbors can do. He describes how violent acts committed by border patrol or ICE agents in US cities now has been the norm at the...
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Cultural Discipline
Diana Almendariz, Cultural Practitioner, Educator, & Gatherer of Maidu/Wintun, Hupa/Yurok descendancy carries decades of environmental expertise, skills & experience. She is uniquely qualified to address cultural, environmental, & food justice & cultural discipline given her deep knowledge of...
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The Health of the Planet Matters!
Richard Hughes explores the links between human health & the health of planet Earth in this interesting conversation, with his 30 years of experience working in public health and environmental conservation for Johns Hopkins University and the World Wildlife Fund. He began his career as a Peace...
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Love Your Neighbor: A Welcoming Place to Sleep
Heart of Davis is a volunteer run program that manages Safe Parking for people living in their vehicles who need a safe, legal place to sleep overnight. Andrew Waterhouse & Kary Shender help ensure that the program provides secure, monitored parking spaces & that each participant is treated with...
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Veteran Voices 2025
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Richard K. Cassem II, US Army, now Senior Army Instructor, provides illuminating clarity on the Proper Use of the Military. This episode is dedicated to the well-being of veterans, fully acknowledges the trauma that many suffer and emphasizes how to find the support...
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Building Community Unity
Dr. Sara Ruebelt is a Multicultural Family Therapist who has worked with immigrants & refugees since 2002. She later focused on cross-cultural relationships & multicultural family therapy & completed her Ph.D in 2009 on success in intermarriages & raising bi-cultural children. Her research was...
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Teaching American History Themes in These Times
Victor Lagunas has taught US History for 13 years at Da Vinci Junior High and has much to say about the ways in which history is not only a study of the past but is relevant to the situations that students & adults face today. While young people are bombarded with information from all sides, it’s...
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PINKtober: Thriving Pink and Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Denise Rose, Chair of the Yolo Board of Directors, and Liz Stelow, Co-Chair of the Outreach committee of Thriving Pink, are super inspiring professional women who share aspects of their own personal journeys with cancer. In this very informative overview they describe many resources and programs...
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Minding My Behavior
Lauren is a behavior specialist, mental health counselor, trainer, & energy healer. With over 20 years of experience in special ed & a recent transition into mental health she’s deeply passionate about fostering community connection, education, & facilitating healing. She shares behavioral...
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From Trauma to Tranquility: Our Woodland Healing Journey
Paul & Sarah Rutter co-founded Kensey Woodland Sanctuary, a place for healing in nature located in Cornwall, England. Paul has a passion for the outdoors & hands-on skills in bushcraft, woodworking & nature-based teaching; Sarah brings warmth, organization & deep caring for people's well-being....
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Robbie Conal, Political Street Artist
An absorbing talk with America’s foremost political street artist, Robbie Conal, who has received countless accolades from many of the country’s leading publications. His art has been the subject of museum & gallery exhibits & nat'l grants. He is also a guerrilla artist: his posters placed on the...
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Exploring the Possibilities of Realizing our Potential
Dr. Camille Powell has utilized her background as a top-tier equestrian athlete to establish a successful career as a high performance executive coach. She collaborates with athletes, business leaders, & those who work in high-stakes/high-risk environments such as firefighters & military. She…
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Activism New York Style with Suzie Baer
Suzie has been an activist her whole life, recycling, attending No Nukes concert in Central Park, organizing for Black liberation, lobbying for safe bike lanes. As a filmmaker she focused on politics. In 1993 she made the feature documentary Warrior, The Life of Leonard Peltier, recognized as the...
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North Slope Frontlines: Culture, Climate and Oil
Bruce Rettig, author of Refraction, shares fascinating experiences of living & working on Alaska’s North Slope. Located 200 miles above the Arctic Circle, the North Slope is a center of oil extraction & Bruce delves into the complicated issues of the oil industry’s impact on the fragile…
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Sam’s Mediterranean Cuisine
Samir Abughannam opened Sam’s Mediterranean Cuisine in September 1995 with his devoted family in the university town of Davis, CA where students & families flock for the taste of authentic Mediterranean dishes: lamb/chicken shawarmas, kabobs, falafels, dolma, traditional salads & desserts. The...
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Great Wines Start in the Vineyard: A World Class Organic Vineyard
Davis California's own world class winery, Great Bear Vineyards, is a local gem. Marcus and Jenny Meadows-Smith produce award winning wines while also practicing sustainable farming. Marcus shares fascinating stories about his walk across Africa, his climate saving work with nitrogen fixing...
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We Are the Power
Emma’s Revolution’s award-winning duo, Pat Humphries & Sandy O, known for their fearless, truth-telling lyrics & harmonies, share their astute analyses of current tyrannical forces, sing songs of resistance & inspire pro-active engagement to keep democracy alive. Their songs have been sung to the...
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Love and Revolution at Delta of Venus
Lee Walthall owns Delta of Venus, a happening cafe, music, arts & culture venue in Davis, California, where folks socialize, organize, work, play, eat, love, & celebrate together. Raised in Davis, he served in the US Army in Hawaii as an intelligence specialist & survival school instructor,...
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The March Fong Eu Story
Pattie Fong, former YOLO County District Attorney, tells stories of her barrier-breaking aunt, March Fong Eu, whose biography was recently published. “Eu had the reputation for fighting the status quo and injustices…” Born in the back of her parents’ laundry business, she graduated from high…
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Hard-to-manage products: What’s next for Climate?
Doug Kobold, civil engineer & ED of the California Product Stewardship Council for 7 yrs, & his staff take concrete actions to decrease climate changes in measurable ways, tackling approaches to Old Textiles on reuse, repair, recycle options, 7 Single-Use Vaping Devices in CA. He spent 18 years…
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Art for Joy, Love, Justice and Your Mama
Stephanie, born in Woodland, California on Wintun/Patwin land & raised in a solar community in West Davis w/her twin brother, older brother, mom, dad, & dogs, has always been a creative. Since childhood she’s been drawing, playing instruments, singing, dancing, acting, writing books, poetry &…
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Social and Psychological Impacts of Extreme Climate Events
Dr Kwabena Asante is an engineering scientist w/extensive experience conducting water & climate resilience studies, planning & building data services applications & a serious games educational tool. He’s conducted research at federal & academic research ctrs, helps state/local agencies multi-year...
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Embracing Collective Liberation
Deema Tamini is a nonprofit & startup founder, community organizer, & advocate for social justice, communal food systems, mutual aid & the arts. With a tech career behind her, she brings marketing/product development skills, creativity, empathy, & leadership to her local advocacy & organizing in...
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We Will Dance Again (with Mayim Dance Troupe)
Maayan, Naomi, & Leah talk about the history of Israeli Folk Dance, its significance to the story of the Jewish struggle for dignity & liberty, its role in Jewish Cultural Practice, & goals of the Mayim Dance Troupe begun in 2024. They share experiences as Jews in Davis, where Maayan and Naomi…
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Collective Liberation for Israel and Palestine
Palestinian & Israeli peace activists share their personal stories about realities on the ground & a path toward collective safety and liberation. We invite you to hear their perspectives, vision, & experiences about humanity in times of dehumanization & war, about their hope & their courage to...
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What is the Fate of American Democracy Now?
Sasha Abramsky, British-born freelance journalist/author has written 100s of social justice articles in The Guardian, The Observer, The Sunday Telegraph, The Nation, The Atlantic Monthly, The New Yorker, & 9 books including Chaos Comes Calling: The Battle Against the Far-Right; The American Way…
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Life Through the Minds and Hands of CODAs
Siblings Kenneth & Chynna Arnold are children of Deaf Adults CODAs, born into the ASL interpreting lifestyle with both parents being Deaf & their mother being Deaf & Blind. He’s a freelance ASL Aide/Interpreter, founder of the Davis ASL club & works in an Adaptive Recreation program. She’s fluent...
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Our Responsibility to Protect Democracy and the Constitution, an AAPI Perspective
Pattie Fong, retired Yolo County Deputy District Attorney & editor of Currents, an AAPI community newspaper, urges voting for Freedom & basic Rights that are in danger this election. Ready to turn the page on the negative,insulting, authoritarian, extreme candidate who threatens to terminate the…
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Voters Determine Governments' Role Over Our Lives
Dr. Michelle Famula is the President of the Davis, CA Chapter of League of Women Voters. WLV encourages & educates voters on our rights & impacts on legislative issues. Also a retired physician & former Medical Clinic Director with 35 years of experience in primary care of young adults on a…
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A Gen Zer's View on Voting
Madeline Do is a recent UC Davis graduate & Taiko player from Sacramento. She describes her musical & cultural taiko experience, youth community/arts organizing, & youth voters particiiption in activism. Hear how taiko music can be a powerful form of protest. The significance of voting felt by…
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Davis Hootenanny: Lifting Voices of People with Disabilities through Music
Davis Hootenanny lifts the voices of people with disabilities through music. Pamela Cohen is the founder, former ED & current Board Chair of Purple Tree Cafe, a nonprofit that provides community based employment for people with disabilities at our Sacramento cafe and community events in Davis, &...
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Join Bahia Yackzan, Core Alignment Coach, Emotional Wisdom Trainer, and Diversity Educator for topical interviews that reflect the importance of knowing your heart's truth and aligning it with your mind. A variety of guests will share how focusing on their vision motivates them to stay in-tune with their values and reach out to connect with others. Bahia hosts by asking empowering, challenging, uplifting and timely questions, when clarity, direction and alignment could not matter more.
It's Your Voice is broadcast live Wednesdays at 8PM ET Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk
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