Peace & Justice Report

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The WSLR Peace & Justice Report covers local, state, national and international social justice issues. We bring a wide variety of guests whose views are underrepresented in the mainstream media, activists who are devoting their lives to creating a world free from injustice of all kinds. Shows are hosted each week by either Bob Connors or Tom Walker.

  1. 11/13/2024

    NOVEMBER 13TH 2024: AUTHOR RAFAEL MARTINEZ

    Today we talk to Rafael Martinez, author of Illegalized – Undocumented Youth Movements in the United States. Martinez takes readers on a journey through the history of the rise of undocumented youth social movements in the United States in the twenty-first century. The book follows the documentation trail of undocumented youth activists spanning over two decades of organizing. Each chapter carefully analyzes key organizing strategies used by undocumented youth to produce direct forms of activism that expose and critique repressive forms of state control and violence. This inquiry is particularly generative in relation to how immigrant bodies are erased, contained, and imagined as “aliens” or “illegal.

    57 min

  2. 11/06/2024

    NOVEMBER 6TH 2024: ANDREA BUSCEMI OF ORDINARY ZEN SANGHA/FUNCTIONAL AND INTEGRATIVE SPECIALIST DR. CARLOS SANTO

    Today we speak with Andrea Buscemi from Ordinary Zen Sangha, she'll be talking about the upcoming event with Zen Monk Chong An Sunim. During the second half of the show we'll be talking with Dr Carlos Santo about the Chronic Disease Epidemic.

    57 min

  3. 10/31/2024

    OCTOBER 30TH 2024: HYDROLOGIST STEPHEN SUAU/SUSTAINABILITY OUTREACH PROGRAMMER FOR SARASOTA COUNTY ALIYAH GARRETT

    Today we’ll talk to hydrologist Stephen Suau about the recent flooding from Helene and Milton, and about local red tide as affected by Lake Okeechobee. Later we talk with Sustainability Outreach Programmer For Sarasota County Aliyah Garrett about their 19th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop

    57 min

  4. 10/23/2024

    OCTOBER 23RD 2024: LORNA HAWKINS FOUNDER OF DRIVE BY AGONY/BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER CHEYENNE WILLIAMS OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

    Today we’ll discuss creating and implementing platforms for victims of crime to express their feelings about the deaths of their children due to gun and street violence with Lorna Hawkins founder & executive director of the non-profit group Drive By Agony. Then we'll speak with Board Of Director  member Cheyenne Williams of The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention on how to be aware of signs of hopelessness and where one can get help if you or someone needs assistance.

    57 min

  5. 10/16/2024

    OCTOBER 16TH 2024: AUTHOR ROBERT CREAMER

    Today we’ll spend the hour with Robert Creamer, a political organizer for over four decades. He’ll talk about his new book Nuts and Bolts: The Formula for Progressive Electoral Success. It’s a “pragmatic handbook for organizers, communicators and campaigners – inspiring our continued fight for our democracy.”

    57 min

  6. 10/02/2024

    PEACE & JUSTICE OCTOBER 2ND 2024: AMERICAN INDIE SINGER/SONGWRITER DAVID ROVICS/TERESA TAFT OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST

    For the second half of the show Bob talks with Regional Volunteer Recruiter For Sarasota And Charlotte County at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Teresa Taft on how to become a volunteer for this organization and their work.

    56 min

  7. 09/25/2024

    SEPTEMBER 25TH 2024: DR. LYLA JUNE JOHNSTON/SANDRA TAPFUMANEYI/PHILIP OF TAARPR

    Dr. Lyla June Johnston is a scientist, public speaker, poet, hip-hop artist, and acoustic singer-songwriter of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages. Dr. Johnston talks environmental concerns and an approach designed through Native American customs to care for nature.Sandra Tapfumaneyi Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief. Tom replays an interview with Sandra Tapfumaneyi on how Sarasota residences can prepare for hurricane conditions. Weblinks and emergency phone numbers are provided.Philip From The Tampa Alliance Against Racism And Political Repression discusses the August 29th arrest and assault of Pastor Carl Soto by Hillsborough County Deputy Alex Almaguer.

    57 min

  8. 09/18/2024

    SEPTEMBER 18TH 2024: A CONVERSATION ON HOMELESSNESS WITH HOSTS LINDA HARRADINE & LARRY EGAR AND GUESTS KATIE ROSS, JOE POLZAK & TERRY LYNN DRAKE

    Today we’ll discuss Homelessness in Sarasota County. Hosted by Linda Harradine, Executive Director of Legal Aid Of Manasota & Larry Egar public defender, 12th Judicial Circuit Of FloridaGuest speaking are:Katie Ross: CEO Suncoast Partnership To End HomelessnesJoe Polzak: Asst. City Attorney Of SarasotaTerry Lynn Drake: Asst. Public Defender, 12th Circuit Of Florida

    57 min
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The WSLR Peace & Justice Report covers local, state, national and international social justice issues. We bring a wide variety of guests whose views are underrepresented in the mainstream media, activists who are devoting their lives to creating a world free from injustice of all kinds. Shows are hosted each week by either Bob Connors or Tom Walker.

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