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We open with a beautiful poem from our Laureate MIMI GERMAN.
We then explore the origins of the 1963 Atomic Test Ban with the tragic tale of the premature death of Patrick Kennedy, the son of President John Kennedy and First Lady Jackie.
This terrible loss led directly to JFK agreeing with Nikita Khrushchev to ban nuclear explosions in the atmosphere.
We are then honored by the genius of ROBERT ALVAREZ, JOE MANGANO and KARL GROSSMAN on critical issues of radiation and health.
We celebrate a vital op ed on this by CHRISTIE BRINKLEY in the Kansas City Star, with McClatchy syndication.
We take a deep dive into the legendary “Baby Teeth” study, and Project 2025’s insane push for more nuke testing.
We hear from PAUL NEWMAN warning about Christian Nationalists who want an Armageddon to fulfill Biblical prophecy.
A spiritual contribution comes from LYNN MYSTIC-HEALER, and from MELISSA, who asks “Is this even legal?”
From LISA WHITE we hear about the movement in Fresno for post-nuclear sanity.
“How Project 2025 Will Ruin Your Life” is a new radio show from LYNNE FEINERMAN alerting us to the Evangelical push for nuclear war.
Ontario’s Doug Ford is exposed by MYLA RESON who questions his commitment to new nukes.
Reporting in from southern Ohio, PAT MARIDA and VINA COLLEY report from the Piketon-Portsmouth nuclear death plants & an upcoming 2/12 town hall.
ORGANIZING THE MASSES FOR EMPATHY & COMPASSION
We honor the great JOEL SEGAL for a new level of organizing in the wake of expected mass marches to come.
The great RUSSELL GREENE introduces us to the campaign to support Joel in a time of need.
Our wonderful cohort MIMI KENNEDY spins a beautiful PDA origin story & aims us toward even more powerful campaigning.
With more great things to say about Joel, we hear more from the great MIKE HERSH.
From DR RUTH STRAUSS we hear advice about treating depression & the importance of the right treatment & medication.
We contemplate Elon Musk’s statement that “Empathy is the downfall of Civilization,”
Ramparts Magazine veteran DAVID SALTMAN suggests a word for that: MONSTER.
TATANKA BRICCA reminds us that “Solidarity is baked into our DNA.”
Practicing psychiatrist NANCY NIPARKO emphasizes the need for empathy & says herbal medicine can often do what over-the-counter stuff can do.
Homebrew legend LEE FELSENSTEIN says “the revolution will not be televised, it will go the other way,” and says sms, text messages, QR codes and rentable services could help us do the mass rally follow-up we need.
The great DOROTHY REIK emphasizes her long-time friendship with the great Tim Carpenter.
Where are the Bill Grahams of the day asks MELISSA RICHARDSON HALL, taking us back to 1979.
LISA WHITE reminds us of the Americans with Disabilities Act & its critical role in “no torture” ways for treating depression.
A fond farewell comes from MIMI as we prepare for another great session next week.