Host Jack Eidt features a 1995 talk at SCI-Arc in Los Angeles by the late author Mike Davis, urbanist historian, public intellectual, and commentator on politics, labor, activism, and society.
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Climate Crisis Ignites: Why L.A.’s Fires Are a Wake-Up Call
We delve into the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, examining the underlying causes and the lessons we can learn to prioritize safety and resilience over profit motive. We also provide a spiritual dimension from the Lakota tradition.
Rising from the Ashes: Wildfire Resilience for Los Angeles and Beyond
In the face of devastating wildfires, Los Angeles is grappling with the urgent need for wildfire resilience and sustainable development. On this episode of Eco Justice Radio, host Jack Eidt delves into the complexities of wildfire management and community preparedness with two insightful guests—Rick Halsey of the California Chaparral Institute and indigenous activist Lydia Poncé.
Revolutionary Icons: The Power of Black Madonnas and Folk Saints with Artist Mark Steven Greenfield
Join us in this EcoJustice Radio episode featuring the art of Mark Steven Greenfield, whose work delves into the African American experience, historical stereotypes, and social justice. Discover his two thought-provoking series, HALO and Black Madonna, which re-imagine influential Black figures as saintly icons and challenge the narratives of white supremacy.
Montegrande: Ancient Amazonian Temple Reveals World’s First Cacao Cultivation
EcoJustice Radio host Jack Eidt spoke with Karen Gordon, an associate at ASICAMPE, the nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research in the Peruvian Amazon. They explored the significance of Montegrande, a site that has revealed traces of cacao in 6,000-year-old ceremonial pottery vessels, making it the oldest known monumental temple site in Peru.
Unmasking Empire: Abby Martin on U.S. Imperialism and Climate Change
Abby Marti is, a fearless journalist, filmmaker, and activist known for her unflinching critiques of US imperialism. Abby’s work, including her upcoming film “Earth’s Greatest Enemy,” sheds light on the devastating impacts of US policies both domestically and abroad.
Simón Bolívar, the Monroe Doctrine, and US Intervention in Latin America
In today’s complex geopolitical landscape, understanding the historical roots of U.S. intervention in Latin America is more crucial than ever. This podcast episode investigates the enduring impact of the Monroe Doctrine, a policy that has shaped U.S. foreign relations for nearly two centuries. Host Jack Eidt features a discussion between Yale historian Greg Grandin and journalist Michael Fox to unravel the intricate web of history, politics, and ideology that continues to influence the region.
Tales of the Fifth Dimension – The Fifth Fedora
Transformative tales that thrive in the world of Lost Souls, Fallen Angels, Shapeshifters, Extra-Planetary Dragons, and Lucky Charms. From an assortment of writers, now available from Borda Books and WilderUtopia Books is The Fifth Fedora: An Anthology of Weird Noir & Stranger Tales curated by Jack Eidt and Silver Webb.
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‘Medicine Walk’ Featured in SBLitJo
Santa Barbara Literary Journal
‘Bellatrix: Volume 3’, features adventurous fiction, poetry, essays, and lyrics, and an excerpt of Jack Eidt’s psychic-animism fiction, Medicine Walk.
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