Best Activisim Podcasts (2026)

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Carrying the Story Forward with Raymond Velazquez-Turner 1:05:54

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Episode 4 of the four part series funded by the Counter Narrative Project. Carrying the story forward; lived experience, leadership, and harm reduction. Come along as we discuss idenity, substance use, HIV, sex work, housing, and fighting healthcare stigma. Raymond Velazquez-Turner is a public health leader and harm reduction advocate working with …

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More Than a Moment: Queer Journeys Through Harm and Healing with Nathaniel Bush 47:46

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The Needle and the Narrative, episode 3 of the new series with support from the Counter Narrative Project. We'll be digging into how substance use, HIV risk, and LGBTQ+ identity intersect, along with the barriers folks face in accessing affirming care and harm reduction services. Nathaniel Bush is the author of two books; one of original poetry tha…

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JUSTICE IN EDUCATION WITH DR. IRBY AND DR. ISHIMARU 29:43

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Dr. Decoteau Irby and Dr. Ann Ishimaru discuss the transformation of education systems into more equitable and just learning spaces. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.…

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THEN AND NOW: 1925 and 2025 WITH DR. TOM LUTZ 20:38

3M ago20:38

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Writer, Tom Lutz, discusses the literature, culture and politics of 1925. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.By Karen M. Bryson (Dr. B.)

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Not a Statistic with Margaret Bordeaux 55:28

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The Needle and the Narrative; Episode 2 – “Not a Statistic: BIPOC Health & Harm Reduction” We examine how systemic racism and health disparities heighten HIV risk for BIPOC communities, and uplift culturally responsive approaches and grassroots health interventions. Thank you to the Counter Narrative Project for making this series possible. Margare…

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Tierra, Agua, y la Gente: On Acequia Culture in northern New Mexico (Part 2) 30:32

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Tierra, Agua y la Gente is a Taoseño movie series. It showcases films and conversations about the land, water, and people of Northern New Mexico, curated in collaboration with Alianza Agri-Cultura de Taos, Taos Valley Acequia Association, the NMSU Taos County Extension, and Taos Center for the Arts. The Milagro Beanfield War was the second film in …

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Tierra, Agua, y la Gente: On Acequia Culture in northern New Mexico (Part 1) 28:36

4M ago28:36

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Tierra, Agua y la Gente is a Taoseño movie series. It showcases films and conversations about the land, water, and people of Northern New Mexico, curated in collaboration with Alianza Agri-Cultura de Taos, Taos Valley Acequia Association, the NMSU Taos County Extension, and Taos Center for the Arts. The Milagro Beanfield War was the second film in …

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Tlacaelel Fuentes - On Chicano Identity Through Art and Activisim 27:48

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Patricio Tlacaelel Trujillo y Fuentes is a visual and performance artist and he is the co-curator of CHICANAO! Caminos Distintos, at the Millicent Rogers Museum, on display until November 2nd, 2025. He states, “I am proud of my CHICANAO heritage, growing up in the American southwest.” In this conversation with Alice Morillon, he reflects on his wor…

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Rural Harm Reduction with Michael Harney 58:10

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Michael Harney from Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP). Intersecting Stories: HIV, Drug User Health, and Vulnerable Communities.This four-part series aims to amplify the voices of communities impacted by HIV, while exploring the role of harm reduction in addressing health disparities. Each episode focuses on a different vulnerable populati…

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CHILEAN FOLK ART WITH DR. ERICKA VERBA 28:56

5M ago28:56

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Dr. Ericka Verba discusses the work of Chilean folk artist, Violeta Parra, and the role of music in social movements. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.…

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Dr Kathy Cordova and Enriqueta Vasquez - On the play Flor and the Gift of the Blue Eagle 28:12

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This show centers on the production of the play Flor and the Gift of the Blue Eagle by Grupo Sangre de Cristo. The play will be presented 6 times between July 10th and July 19th 2025 and is directed by Dr Theresa Còrdova. Enriqueta Vasquez is the writer of the play. Vasquez is a lifelong activist, coming to northern New Mexico from Denver, CO in th…

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Tierra, Agua y la Gente: On the Historic and Cultural Presence of Sheep in northern New Mexico (part 2) 29:55

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Tierra, Agua y la Gente is a Taoseño movie series: films and conversations about land, water, and people of Northern New Mexico are curated in collaboration with Alianza Agri-Cultura de Taos, Taos Valley Acequia Association, the NMSU Taos County Extension and Taos Center for the Arts. And Now Miguel was the first film presented as part of this seri…

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Tierra, Agua y la Gente: On the Historic and Cultural Presence of Sheep in northern New Mexico (part 1) 32:19

7M ago32:19

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Tierra, Agua y la Gente is a Taoseño movie series: films and conversations about land, water, and people of Northern New Mexico are curated in collaboration with Alianza Agri-Cultura de Taos, Taos Valley Acequia Association, the NMSU Taos County Extension and Taos Center for the Arts. And Now Miguel was the first film presented as part of this seri…

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Jimmy Santiago Baca, Anna Martinez and Miguel Santistevan - On "Where We Live" (part 3) 30:38

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In March and April of 2025, many spring events happened under the banner of the Big Read - a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, set to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections. Organizations around Taos took part in the programming, f…

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Jimmy Santiago Baca, Anna Martinez and Miguel Santistevan - On "Where We Live" (part 2) 20:29

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In March and April of 2025, many spring events happened under the banner of the Big Read - a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, set to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections. Organizations around Taos took part in the programming, f…

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Jimmy Santiago Baca, Anna Martinez and Miguel Santistevan - On "Where We Live" while creating (part 1) 31:58

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In March and April of 2025, many spring events happened under the banner of the Big Read - a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, set to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections. Organizations around Taos took part in the programming, f…

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Robert Quijano - On Restoring Musical Autonomy (part 2) 30:52

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Alice Morillon's guest is Robert Quijano, who was one of the Community Arts Fellows over the past 8 months with his project “JUST PLAY”. Robert is a musician, song writer and educator in Taos. In this conversation, Robert shares insights on his relationship to music. He touches on traditions, innovation and education, and how one can relate and con…

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Robert Quijano - On Restoring Musical Autonomy (part 1) 35:44

11M ago35:44

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Alice Morillon's guest is Robert Quijano, who was one of the Community Arts Fellows over the past 8 months with his project “JUST PLAY”. Robert is a musician, song writer and educator in Taos. In this conversation, Robert shares insights on his relationship to music, and as he puts it, the world of sounds that surrounds us. He touches on traditions…

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Futuros Ancestral - On Chimayo Weaving and Art Forms within their Cultural Context 56:29

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Emily Trujillo andLayne Jackson Hubbard led FUTUROS ANCESTRAL as part of the TCA Community Arts Fellowship in the past 8 months. It included conducting online workshops, recording videos of weaving patterns and creating cohorts of weavers across Northern New Mexico. In this conversation with Alice Morillon, Emily and Layne reflect on the work they …

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UNBOUND - On Creating a Performance Ritual in Connection with Genízaro communities' experiences (part 2) 26:02

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UNBOUND is a performance ritual and community-powered project that honors the Genízaro people and uplifts their legacies. Genízaros were Native people of many tribes, often women and children, who were captured and forced into slave labor during the Spanish colonization of present-day New Mexico. Our guests today are the director Sarah Hogland-Guru…

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UNBOUND - On the dancers' connection to Genizaro communities and heritage (part 1) 32:12

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UNBOUND is a performance ritual and community-powered project that honors the Genízaro people and uplifts their legacies. Genízaros were Native people of many tribes, often women and children, who were captured and forced into slave labor during the Spanish colonization of present-day New Mexico. Our guests today are the director Sarah Hogland-Guru…

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THE ART OF RESISTANCE WITH DR. ORNA TSULTEM 31:17

1y ago31:17

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Dr. Uranchimeg (Orna) Tsultem discusses the art and culture of Mongolia. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.By Karen M. Bryson (Dr. B.)

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EDUCATIONAL ACTIVISIM WITH DR. DONNA J. NICOL 20:35

1y ago20:35

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Dr. Donna J. Nicol discusses race, education, philanthropy, and Black women's educational activism. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.…

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UNDIVIDING THIS WORLD WITH AUTHOR KARL DUNN 28:35

1y ago28:35

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Writer and speaker, Karl Dunn, discusses how catastrophic loss often ignites a journey of self-discovery. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.…

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METAPHYSICAL MYSTERIES WITH AUTHOR BROWNELL LANDRUM 21:28

1+ y ago21:28

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Author Brownell Landrum discusses reincarnation stories, metaphysical mysteries and the reasons why bad things happen. Note: The Curious Professor does not currently work as a mental health clinician. My current profession is a Professor of Psychology and Human Services. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates P…

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YOU CLASSY BEACH WITH AUTHOR JENN SHON 19:02

1+ y ago19:02

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Writer Jenn Shon discusses the importance of beaches in our lives and how her love of the beach has inspired her creative work.By Karen M. Bryson (Dr. B.)

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THE SENSIBLE CENTER WITH PODCASTERS KEVIN O’NEILL AND ROBERT CARUSO 34:16

1+ y ago34:16

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Podcasters Kevin O’Neill and Robert Caruso discuss the current political landscape in the United States.By Karen M. Bryson (Dr. B.)

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ACTIVISM, ART, AND A LOVE OF ANIMALS LOVE WITH DR. SUNAURA TAYLOR 23:57

1+ y ago23:57

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Dr. Sunaura Taylor discusses the intersection of disability studies, environmental justice, animal studies, and art practice. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.…

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Joseph Ascensión López - On his Artistic, Spiritual and Cultural Practice as a Santero 32:56

1+ y ago32:56

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Santero Joseph Ascensión López is the Artist in Residence for the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area. In this conversation with Alice Morillon, López reflects on the cultural and spiritual role of Santos in Northern New Mexico and in his own art practice. He shares the importance of our region's traditions and how his artist in residence ro…

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JOURNEY TO AUTHORSHIP WITH HOWARD GERSHKOWITZ 17:30

1+ y ago17:30

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Author Howard Gershkowitz discusses his unique writing and publishing journey from financial advising to fiction author. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.…

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Lone Piñon - On their June Events in Taos 21:22

1+ y ago21:22

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The four members of Lone Piñon, Jordan Wax, Santiago Romero, Tanya Nuñez and Karina Wilson share their work in uncovering, learning and performing traditional Northern New Mexico music. In this conversation with Anna Forster-Smith, they talk about two free events that will take place in Taos on June 2nd, 2024.…

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JR Logan - On Community Stewardship of National Forest 46:28

1+ y ago46:28

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In 2019, the Cerro Negro Forest Council was established to remove excess heavy fuels on National Forest land, while strengthening the connection with local communities and the stewardship of the land. In this live conversation with Alice Morillon, JR Logan reflects on the uniqueness of the program - not such what it did, but how, and who. He shares…

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Yvonne Montoya - On New Mexico Querencia through her latest work: Stories From Home 33:22

1+ y ago33:22

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Our guest today is Yvonne Montoya. Montoya is a New Mexican choreographer whose current work, Stories from Home, is grounded in her identity and her family’s stories. With her company, Safos, they presented workshops at the Wildflower Playhouse and will present their dance performance on TCA’s stage, on Sunday, April 21st, 2024. Stories From Home p…

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Estelle Laure- On SOMOS and writing in the youth community 17:50

2y ago17:50

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Estelle Laure is the author of ten published and/or forthcoming picture books and young adult novels, including acclaimed novel This Raging Light and Disney's City of Villains trilogy. Laure was raised in Taos where she still lives and works today. She is an english language arts teacher at Taos Academy and is the young writers program curator at S…

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Miriam Sagan - On creating, editing and educating on the written word 28:54

2y ago28:54

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Our guest today is writer Miriam Sagan. Sagan has written over 30 books of poetry, novels and essays. She has been a writer in residence in many places around the world. Since 1984, Sagan lives in Santa Fe, where she created and taught the creative writing program at the Santa Fe Community College. Her latest work, Commune of the Golden Sun, came o…

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Ray Archuleta - On Regenerative Agriculture in Northern New Mexico 47:44

2y ago47:44

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Ray Archuleta is a soil scientist and farmer, who lives in Seymour, MO and grew up in Espanola, NM. For 30 years, Archuleta worked for the Natural Resources Conservation Service before retiring in 2017. He then focused on teaching Biomimicry strategies and Agroecology principles for improving soil function on a national scale. In this conversation …

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Carlos Hernandez - On his creative process, from photographs to paintings 18:06

2y ago18:06

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Carlos Hernandez is a multimedia artist that has worked out of Taos since 2019. He holds an MFA in Video and Performance Art, and has pursued many fields of art including, sculpture, sound, film, painting and drawing. His exhibition, Eros in the Ether: Figurative Architecture, will be shown at the Encore Gallery March 1st - April 14th 2024. It show…

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Francisco El Comanche Gonzales - On the history and current practices of Comanches in Taos 32:12

2y ago32:12

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Francisco El Comanche Gonzales is a community activist and educator whose practices center on the heritage of the Comanches. With his community, he leads dancing, singing and traditional customs. Los Comanches de la Serna are located in Ranchos de Taos. This radio program is supported by the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area.…

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Sydney Cline- On the Youth Community in Taos 22:38

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Sydney Cline grew up in Taos and her experience informed her desire to start Common Grounds. Common Grounds is a safe space for youth in Taos, whether they need to take a shower, need someone to talk to, or if they just want a space to hangout in. Cline, along with other youth in the Taos community began developing the concept in 2017. In our conve…

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THE POWER OF REDEMPTION WITH ESSAYIST WAYNE BOATWRIGHT 37:24

2y ago37:24

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Essayist and podcaster, Wayne Boatwright, discusses the complexities of the criminal justice system, mass incarceration, and reentry. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.…

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Cipriano Vigil - On Folklore through Music (2) 14:14

2y ago14:14

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Cipriano Vigil is a renowned Northern New Mexico musician, whose work has been acknowledged in many ways, including being recognized as a Living Treasure in New Mexico for his work with folk art. This conversation is edited in two segment - this the second one. In this segment, he performs live music and shares the tale of La Llorona. This radio pr…

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Cipriano Vigil - On Folklore through Music (1) 33:44

2y ago33:44

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Cipriano Vigil is a renowned Northern New Mexico musician, whose work has been acknowledged in many ways, including being recognized as a Living Treasure in New Mexico for his work with folk art. In this conversation with Alice Morillon, he looks back on his life’s work and its fascinating, diverse aspects, through a lens focused on the music itsel…

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THE MAKING OF IGNORANCE AND CULTURAL DIVISIVENESS WITH DR. HAJAR YAZDIHA 20:43

2y ago20:43

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Sociologist Dr. Hajar Yazdiha discusses immigration, social movements and the mechanisms underlying the politics of inclusion and exclusion as they shape ethno-racial identities, intergroup relations, and political culture. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designe…

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Lara Manzanares - On Weaving and Music 38:10

2y ago38:10

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Lara Manzanares is a bilingual musician and weaver, deeply grounded in New Mexico. In this conversation with Alice Morillon, Manzanares reflects on community, art, and the land of rounded corners, as she comes to call New Mexico. This radio program is supported by the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area.…

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RACISM AND RESISTANCE IN THE DIGITAL AGE THE WITH DR. ROB ESCHMANN 27:45

2y ago27:45

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Dr. Rob Eschmann discusses racism and online abuse in the digital age. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.By Karen M. Bryson (Dr. B.)

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Lone Piñon - On Northern New Mexico Folk Music (2) 21:18

2y ago21:18

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The four members of Lone Piñon, Jordan Wax, Santiago Romero, Tanya Nuñez and Karina Wilson share their work in uncovering, learning and performing traditional Northern New Mexico music. They also perform two live songs and give context to the « how » and « why » of the music they play. This radio program is supported by the Northern Rio Grande Nati…

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Lone Piñon - On Northern New Mexico Folk Music (1) 30:27

2y ago30:27

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The four members of Lone Piñon, Jordan Wax, Santiago Romero, Tanya Nuñez and Karina Wilson share their work in uncovering, learning and performing traditional Northern New Mexico music. In this conversation with Alice Morillon, they reflect on the place of this music in our communities and their own relationship to this unique cultural element. Thi…

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David Fernandez de Taos 32:06

2y ago32:06

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David Fernandez de Taos is deeply grounded in Northern New Mexico. He is an active member of Taos’ life, in various aspects, with, to only name a few, his participation on the board of the Taos Historic Museums and the board of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area. In this conversation with Alice Morillon, he focuses on the work of the No…

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Miguel Santistevan - On Maize (corn) 44:30

2y ago44:30

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Miguel Santistevan is a teacher, farmer and researcher. In this live conversation with Alice Morillon, he reflects on his own path to farming and the central role of maize (corn) in the Americas, at once cultural and for subsistence. Santistevan earned a Master degree in Ecology from UC Davis and has led, taught and managed many projects and groups…

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Corilia Ortega - On Community Organizing in Northern New Mexico 26:36

2y ago26:36

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Corilia Ortega, a funding member of the Talpa Community Market and a core member of the 100% Community Initiative in Taos County, shares her perspective and insights on community organizing. In this conversation with Alice Morillon, she reflects on her role in connecting her community members to one another and to opportunities. This show is suppor…