Peace & Justice Report

Today we talk to Rafael Martinez, author of Illegalized – Undocumented Youth Movements in the United States. Martinez takes readers on a journey through the history of the rise of undocumented youth social movements in the United States in the twenty-first century. The book follows the documentation trail of undocumented youth activists spanning over two decades of organizing. Each chapter carefully analyzes key organizing strategies used by undocumented youth to produce direct forms of activism that expose and critique repressive forms of state control and violence. This inquiry is particularly generative in relation to how immigrant bodies are erased, contained, and imagined as “aliens” or “illegal.

Today we speak with Andrea Buscemi from Ordinary Zen Sangha, she'll be talking about the upcoming event with Zen Monk Chong An Sunim. During the second half of the show we'll be talking with Dr Carlos Santo about the Chronic Disease Epidemic.

Today we’ll talk to hydrologist Stephen Suau about the recent flooding from Helene and Milton, and about local red tide as affected by Lake Okeechobee. Later we talk with Sustainability Outreach Programmer For Sarasota County Aliyah Garrett about their 19th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop

Today we’ll discuss creating and implementing platforms for victims of crime to express their feelings about the deaths of their children due to gun and street violence with Lorna Hawkins founder & executive director of the non-profit group Drive By Agony. Then we'll speak with Board Of Director  member Cheyenne Williams of The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention on how to be aware of signs of hopelessness and where one can get help if you or someone needs assistance.

Today we’ll spend the hour with Robert Creamer, a political organizer for over four decades. He’ll talk about his new book Nuts and Bolts: The Formula for Progressive Electoral Success. It’s a “pragmatic handbook for organizers, communicators and campaigners – inspiring our continued fight for our democracy.”

For the second half of the show Bob talks with Regional Volunteer Recruiter For Sarasota And Charlotte County at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Teresa Taft on how to become a volunteer for this organization and their work.

Dr. Lyla June Johnston is a scientist, public speaker, poet, hip-hop artist, and acoustic singer-songwriter of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages. Dr. Johnston talks environmental concerns and an approach designed through Native American customs to care for nature.Sandra Tapfumaneyi Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief. Tom replays an interview with Sandra Tapfumaneyi on how Sarasota residences can prepare for hurricane conditions. Weblinks and emergency phone numbers are provided.Philip From The Tampa Alliance Against Racism And Political Repression discusses the August 29th arrest and assault of Pastor Carl Soto by Hillsborough County Deputy Alex Almaguer.

Today we’ll discuss Homelessness in Sarasota County. Hosted by Linda Harradine, Executive Director of Legal Aid Of Manasota & Larry Egar public defender, 12th Judicial Circuit Of FloridaGuest speaking are:Katie Ross: CEO Suncoast Partnership To End HomelessnesJoe Polzak: Asst. City Attorney Of SarasotaTerry Lynn Drake: Asst. Public Defender, 12th Circuit Of Florida

Today we’ll first hear a conversation between Dr. Tara Bach & Gabor Mate.Tara Brach earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, is a Buddhist Meditation Instructor with over 20 years of experience. Gabor Mate is a Canadian physician. He has authored five books exploring topics including ADHD, stress, developmental psychology, and addiction.Then we'll have an in studio interview with Dr. Emily Roth. Hawaii Bob sits in.Dr. Emily Roth is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the evaluation of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities (ID), and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs).

Today we’ll talk to Keith McHenry,co-founder of Food Not Bombs.Food Not Bombs recovers and shares free vegan and vegetarian meals with the hungry in over 1,000 cities in 65 countries. It is a nonviolent direct action against war, poverty, and environmental destruction.

Today we’ll talk to Dr. Abbey Tyrna, Executive Director of Suncoast Waterkeeper. We’ll talk about water quality, flooding and Hurricane Debby. After that we’ll talk to Renee Di Pilato, Director of Sarasota Libraries, about the little-known services available at the library.***Dr. Abbey Tyrna was unable to make the show. Instead Tom played an interview with Bacardi Jackson the current ACLU Executive Director and Howard Simon the former ACLU Executive Director conducted by the head of WSLR's News division Johannes Werner*** 

Today Tom will talk to Matthew D. Taylor, author of The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy. Which will be out October 1st 2024.Matthew D. Taylor is a religious studies scholar and expert in independent charismatic Christianity and Christian nationalism. Taylor holds a PhD in religious studies and Muslim-Christian relations from Georgetown University and an MA in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has served on the faculty of Georgetown University and of George Washington University, and is currently a senior scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies in Baltimore. He is also the creator, writer, and narrator of the Charismatic Revival Fury audio-documentary series on the Straight White American Jesus podcast and author of Scripture People.

Today we’ll talk to John Kopel on the upcoming August 20th Sarasota County Hospital Board elections. Then we will be speaking with Massachusetts Peace Action board member Paul Shannon on his work with Quakers and his role with MAPA.

Today we’ll talk to Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, author of The Chosen We – Black Women’s Empowerment in Higher Education. The book draws on oral histories with Black women college graduates to demonstrate the role of community in fostering their success in and beyond education.

On today's show we’ll talk to Chuck Collins of Inequality.org. Among other things, we’ll talk about the ways billionaires are disrupting our housing markets, democracy, and health, all the while shifting taxes onto you!