Four friends exchange white elephant gifts and discuss the benefits of aging. They recommend listening to Dan Grey’s interview with Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action about medicare and social security concerns, and joining Whole Washington in their efforts to bring universal healthcare to Washington State in the upcoming legislative session.
Four friends discuss light and train travel and what is happening with tenant protections in Tacoma.
Four friends give thanks, reading from The Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. They also suggest things to calm us down and recommend the book Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky. They encourage us all to visit wholewashington.org for information on the effort to get universal healthcare in Washington State and remind people to leave the leaves.
Four friends discuss Indigenous People’s month, including the database of Native Case Studies at The Evergreen State College. They also review recent local election results and celebrate autumn by sharing stories of trees they love.
Four friends discuss death, art, and leaving the leaves. See Ask a mortician with Caitlin Doughty and for alternative burial options see Recompose and, for pets, Resting Waters. Go to Arts at the Armory for early Christmas shopping (shop local!), and remember that leaves provide habitat for many creatures: see the Xerces Society (invertebrate conservation)
Four friends discuss mayoral candidate interviews airing on Radio Tacoma, upcoming protests, local needs, and spoonerisms! Good Trouble Lives On protest (5:30 to 8pm Thursday July 17th at the Defiant Goldfish by Pt. Defiance) mobilize.us Nativity House Shelter Pierce County Earth Matters Newsletter
Episode 20: Four friends discuss the Big Bad Bill, Plastic-Free July, the Declaration of Independence, and summer delights.
Episode 19: Three friends share solstice memories and refreshing summer drinks, and we celebrate Juneteenth.
Episode 18:Three friends discuss music that has affected our lives and inspired us. Dvorzak’s New World Symphony https://youtu.be/O_tPb4JFgmw?si=LflAlKy4o17sjtW6 Marvin Gaye What’s Going On https://genius.com/albums/Marvin-gaye/Whats-going-on Dr. Demento https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNINyUUChSTxmL1GYvsPmNfNK7OItLnOT&si=MSwzvO886gZqv6En
Episode 17: Four friends discuss ways forward for our democracy and the upcoming June 14th No Kings protests in Tacoma at People’s Park, Reconciliation Park, and Point Defiance (the Defiant Goldfish).
Episode 16: Four friends discuss labor heroes, our visions for a better future, and the upcoming No Kings protest on June 14th https://vimeo.com/718788270 (Practical Utopias with Margaret Atwood) My Stroke of Insight TED Talk with Jill Bolte Taylor
Episode 13: Four friends discuss small changes we can make to promote sustainability, at home and in our lives.
Episode 12: Four friends discuss good things coming out of New Jersey and the history of May Day. Also, we give an overview of the must-read book, Ishmael!
Episode 11: Four friends share their favorite literature inspired by the Earth and our need for nature. Celebrating Earth Day with the Wetlands Project Slow Radio Broadcast and the upcoming Sustainability Fair.
Episode 10: Four Friends talk about the FiftyFifty.One movement, creating backyard national parks and more recycling options.
Episode 9: Four friends discuss Earth Month and how Pete Seeger saved the Hudson River. More on the Clearwater Sloop
Episode 6: This week, four friends at Radio Tacoma discuss women writers we admire.
Episode 4: In this episode, we are joined by special guest Prince Charming, and Dr. Louisa offers some ideas on pet problems. We also discuss what we do when we wake up in the middle of the night, and we encourage people to read the book The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander.
Four friends discuss their favorite news sources.
Episode 2: In this episode, four friends share why they got involved with Radio Tacoma.
Episode 1: In which four friends from Radio Tacoma discuss local and state political issues, highlight programs we air, and share stories about organizations doing good work here in Tacoma.