Vijay Prashad | Author & Historian | US Imperialism | #66 Homeless Romantic Podcast
My friend Vijay Prashad stops by to discuss the war in Ukraine and the events that led to the conflict. We also chat about the history of imperialism and expansionism in American foreign policy. We talk about the identity crisis of Europe as it seems to forget it is part of the Eurasian landmass and its undying loyalty to the US is hindering its trade possibilities. We also compare America to China and find that America is guilty of a higher level of authoritarianism when it jails dissidents, quells freedom of speech and uses its military industrial complex to solidify power. We touch on the fact that America has ceased to produce anything for itself and now finds themselves sanctioning other countries which is only really hurting the western world. This is an important conversation with a brilliant and insightful human being!
Dunstan Bruce | Chumbawamba | Filmmaker and Musician | #65 Homeless Romantic Podcast
My friend Dunstan Bruce stops by to chat about his time in Chumbawamba as well as his experience as a filmmaker and creative icon. We talk about how Chumbawamba may have been the last anarchist band with anti-consumerist messages in their music to be signed to a corporate label! While some of their original fans were upset when they signed, they still used their platform for good by protesting and giving away large amounts of time, money and energy into important causes. We also discuss the politics in the UK and the unfortunate decline of sanity in the western world.
Dunstan Bruce was founding member of the band but also went on to make a documentary film about Chumbawamba called I GET KNOCKED DOWN and is currently touring Europe with his one man show AM I INVISIBLE YET?!
This is a hilarious and fun conversation with a brilliant and creative human being!
Dr. Gerald Horne | Professor of History | #64 Homeless Romantic Podcast
My friend Dr. Gerald Horne stops by to talk about the global rise in fascism and the imperialist nature of the US. We discuss race and racism and their role in our exploitative capitalist system. We also talk about the rise of socialism on the other side of the aisle. I ask Dr. Horne about the rising Pink Tide of socialist governments in Central and South America and whether we will see an uprising again soon! This is an incredible conversation with a intelligent and inspirational human being!
Amit Singh | UK Climate Justice Activist | #63 Homeless Romantic Podcast
My friend Amit Singh stops by to chat about the climate crisis and ways to get involved. Amit has done amazing work as a climate justice activist and has confronted bad actors and corporate interests at the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP expo. We touch on colonialism and capitalism as being at the root of all climate and biodiversity problems. We also discuss the difficulties we face from propaganda and manipulation slowing action on this important topic. Amit is a medical student soon to be a doctor and came to the realization that climate issues are also health issues and are going to continue to get worse if we don’t act now! This is an absolutely important conversation with an intelligent and passionate human being!
Dr. Karen Lloyd | Microbiologist | #62 Homeless Romantic Podcast
My friend Dr. Karen Lloyd stops by to discuss microbes and volcanoes! She is an expert in microbiology everywhere in the world from deserts, tropics to underwater! I mentioned a worm without a butt-hole in this interview, although it IS a real thing, it is NOT a microbe although we then discussed the ways microbes eat and excrete waste. Dr. Lloyd is not only an incredible mind but also incredibly patient as I fumble with the concept of the various ways scientists measure microbes as well as the myth of good microbes vs. bad microbes. This is an interesting and informative conversation with an inspiring human being!
Prof. Zayd Ayers Dohrn | Playwright and Screenwriter | #61 Homeless Romantic Podcast
My friend Prof. Zayd Ayers Dohrn stops by to talk about his award-winning podcast Mother Country Radicals, the true story about growing up on the run from the FBI. His parents were founding members of the 1960’s radical group The Weathermen Underground, Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn. We discuss the similarities of the 1960’s civil rights movement to the struggles of today and the racism that seems to lurk deep in the heart of man. We also talk about the time his parents broke Timothy Leary out of prison! This is an incredible conversation with a brilliant human being!
Prof. Anthony DiMaggio Ph.D. | Political Science & Propaganda | #60 Homeless Romantic Podcast
My friend Professor Anthony DiMaggio stops by to chat about the current rise in fascism globally as well as the techniques they are using to divide and confuse the people. We discuss the proliferation of fake accounts or trolls who have been installed to manufacture consensus for any number of political and economic goals. We also briefly talk about advertising and its history successfully swaying public opinion. This is a crucial and important conversation with a brilliant human being!
Ronnie Lee | Animal Rights Activist | A.L.F. | #59 Homeless Romantic Podcast
My friend Ronnie Lee stops by to chat about his wild life as a animal liberator and vegan activist. Ronnie founded the most famous radical animal rights groups, the A.L.F. (Animal Liberation Front) in 1974. Ronnie Lee was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his efforts in animal liberation including actions against animal test research facilities and seal hunting vessels. Ronnie Lee has been a vegan for 50 years and is living proof of the vegan lifestyle being incredibly healthy and good for the planet as well as the animals! This is an amazing conversation with a compassionate and brave human being.
JAY | ELEVENTH HOUR | Animal Rescue | #58 Homeless Romantic Podcast
My friend Jay from Eleventh Hour Animal Rescue stops by to talk about animals!! Eleventh Hour is an organization that adopts animals from kill shelters as well as individuals. We chat about the different kinds of stories the animals have as well as how Eleventh Hour started in New Jersey. They are always accepting donations including food, toys and of course, money!
This is a great conversation with a compassionate human being.
Jordan Gass Pooré | Journalist | HAZARD NJ | #57 Homeless Romantic Podcast
My friend Jordan Gass Pooré stops by to chat about the history of toxic waste and pollution in New Jersey. Her new podcast is an incredible look at horrible man made disasters and the cover-ups that ensue. HAZARD NJ is now available where you get your podcasts. We touch briefly on the short-sighted nature of the profit motive and especially sugar being one of the ultimate toxic pollutants! This is an incredibly important discussion from a truly remarkable human being!