Introducing Peter Goldsmith and Bill Wood
Get to know our podcasters. Peter Goldsmith and Bill Wood, our podcast hosts, delve into a variety of subjects, always entertaining and often provocative. But it occurred to us that you, as the listener, have no idea who these dudes are — where they come from, what they do and think about, and what floats […]
Comedians: The Great Social Commentators
The impact of comedy and comedians on culture and society. We all love a good laugh, and our comedians have been bringing that to us for centuries, going all the way back to ancient Greece. But they do more than provide some chuckles — they are the conscience of a society, and so they achieve […]
Athletes and Their Money
How they’re changing the world outside of the arena. It used to be that sports fans would support their team, regardless of who was playing. The individual athlete, although loved by fans, was secondary to the team. When he was traded away, he became the enemy. Not so today — athletes have achieved celebrity status, […]
Beyond Western Medicine
Some facts about alternative medical techniques. Anyone who’s been to a doctor lately knows that the costs for conventional western medical care are out of control. As a result, so-called alternative forms of medicine, such as acupuncture and chiropractic, have become more attractive — they’re cost-effective, and they work. These health care tools have been […]
Buddhism and Global Warming
A different perspective on the ecological health of our planet. There is a sizable percentage of people who reject the idea of global warming. This is in spite of the fact that 97% of the research reported in peer-reviewed journals support that conclusion. The key point here is peer-reviewed. These are articles published in professional […]
How to Remember Memorial Day
Supporting our veterans at home is the best way celebrate their contributions. Serving in the armed forces during war time is the greatest sacrifice you can make for your country. The price paid by all of these individuals while in the combat arena can be well imagined, but it’s the return home that’s hard to […]
The Artist in Society
By making us face our innermost thoughts, beliefs, and fears, artists are a conduit for cultural change. Arlene Goldbard is a writer, social activist and consultant whose focus is the intersection of culture, politics, and spirituality. She is the Chief Policy wonk of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture and President of the Shalom Center. […]
The March for Our Lives Movement, 2018
This time the Parkland students might make a difference. The killing of 17 students at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, has ignited a wave of protest across the country, championed by the students from that Florida school. Previous efforts to pressure legislators to change our gun laws has gone nowhere, but this time things […]
Post-Millennials to the Rescue
Social progress often springs from a society’s youth… now it’s time for the New Generation to step up and save us from ourselves. Young people have always held a unique view of the world, often times willing by their boldness to create something different in the hope it will be something better. Two of the […]
Part 3: Can We Reassemble a Broken America?
What we can do to begin the healing. In Part 3, Bill Wood and Peter Goldsmith discuss what we can do to get us to a better place. Waiting for our leaders to move the country toward unity is not likely. They are as divided, if not more so, than we citizens. In fact, they […]