Changing the Narrative

The words and vision of slain human rights activist, Berta Caceres, reverberate throughout this interview. Bryan Rogers shares his passion for the environment and humanity in his role as Environmental Justice Director for The Webb at Milwaukee's Walnut Way (WalnutWay.org). Overwhelming number of data centers springing up in Wisconsin require a statewide and organized resistance to protect our water and our health. 

Recognizing the wisdom but the tragic flaws of the "architects" of the American revolution, Joseph Ellis's book The Great Contradiction is the focal point of this episode.

I had the great pleasure to speak with Director Abby Martin on her new documentary Earth's Greatest Enemy. Abby passionately challenges us to rethink the hidden costs of our global military empire and the consequences to the earth and all living beings. This is a must listen and share. You can find and watch the trailer at earthsgreatestenemy.com To host a screening of Earth's Greatest Enemy email [email protected]

Our neighbors to the North are under attack. Minnesotans are facing fascism head on. For some, like Ojibwe Elder Great Grandmother Mary Lyons, this is not new. Take time to listen to the wisdom she shares in this interview.

This Changing the Narrative introduces three visionaries and champions of humanity: John Trudell, Grace Lee Boggs and Prem Rawat. I hope you enjoy it.

The Evin Prisons Bakers' Club, Surviving Iran's Most Notorious Prisons in 16 Recipes by Sepideh Gholian is a hard hitting look at the life of women political prisoners in Iran - their courage, sorrows, joys and triumphs told by one who has survived and thrives. This podcast is translated by Fatemeh Jamalpour. Take time with this. 

This is a spirited conversation with author Dr. Ashley D Farmer on her newly released book Queen Mother, Black Nationalism, Reparations, and The Untold Story of Audley Moore. It is an inspiring read and a thought provoking study of a life lived with purpose, critical thinking and love. Take time to learn what has been kept from too many of us. Ashley Farmer is an award - winning writer, researcher, and cultural analyst who explores Black History and its implications today. Her ideas and insights have appeared in Harpers Bazaar, NPR, The Washington Post and Teen Vogue. She is an associate professor at the University of Texas - Austin. Her first book: Remaking Black Power: How Black Women transformed an Era was shortlisted for numerous prizes.

Julian Brave NoiseCat's book We Survived The Night is set to be published on October 14, 2025, the Day after Indigenous People's Day. It's a most powerful weaving of historical and contemporary Indigenous life, mythology, personal accounts of family and community, and is profoundly moving. Julian is a writer, filmmaker, powwow dancer, and student of Salish art and history. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The New Yorker.  His first documentary, Sugarcane, directed alongside Emily Kassie, premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, and was given the Directing Award in U.S. Documentary.

Celebrating and educating about local diversity, the Baraboo Acts Coalition has been working together for the past six years to create an open and affirming place where everyone thrives. Our guest is Marcy Huffaker who is co-chair of the coalition. Take a listen and be inspired. https://www.barabooactscoalition.org Following the interview with Marcy, is an informative piece on possible high transmission lines traversing southwest Wisconsin counties. For more information contact: Rob Danielson at [email protected]

Ben Passmore is an Ignatz and Eisner award-winning author and political cartoonist and his graphic novel Black Arms That Hold You Up is a gripping account of Black history seldom told. It is introspective and challenging. The book is raw in its honesty and refreshing in its telling.