“Circumstances beyond our control” by Joshua Golden

Collateral consequences It is easy to understand that our individual actions have consequences. Some of these consequences can be anticipated- If you miss a few meals you can expect an eventual hunger, eat too much and the discomfort of heartburn or indigestion is likely. Potential risk is part of the calculation we make before actions…
KMUD’s Annual Membership Meeting

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“Health hampered by ill will” by Joshua Golden

“I think what we need to ask ourselves when we talk about healthcare is why we are the only major country on Earth not to guarantee healthcare to all people, why we have a life expectancy which is significantly lower than in other countries, why working-class people die five to 10 years shorter than the…
Julia Butterfly’s interview for Sanctuary Forest

On Digital Divide last week, coinciding with the day of the earthquake, Anna Rogers and Julia Butterfly shared reflections on the 25th anniversary of Julia’s descent from Luna, the iconic redwood she lived in to protect. They discussed the incredible journey since that historic event, including how Sanctuary Forest has been safeguarding Luna ever since.…
Interview with Pacifica Affiliate Network Manager

Ursula Ruedenberg, the Pacifica Affiliate Network Manager, joined us for a captivating interview during the Membership Drive. She began by explaining what Pacifica is and its unique relationship with KMUD before addressing the pressing question: What will happen to funding for community radio under the next administration? Ursula emphasized, “We are the voices of the…
Does the Social Contract needs a rewrite?

At years end, we reflect on the past. What has been achieved? What and who has been lost? And more pertinently, what do we anticipate and plan for in the coming year? The Holiday Season, even with all its commercial hype and hypocrisy, does bring family and community into focus. With this latest journey around…