The BMA Audio Podblast

Jason Brown
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Berkshire Media Artists presents the BMA Audio Blast covering Community, Culture and Politics.

  1. From Cuba and Iran to Chicopee with US Congressional Candidate Nadia Milleron

    MAR 30

    From Cuba and Iran to Chicopee with US Congressional Candidate Nadia Milleron

    Nadia Milleron, who is running as an Independent to represent the first congressional district of Massachusetts in the US House of Representatives, speaks with her neighbors and cohosts Jason Brown and Corinna Barnard about the local and national implications of current US foreign aggressions. This conversation starts off with the U.S. imposition of a cruel energy blockade on Cuba, moves on to focus on Israel and the unconstitutional US war on Iran and ends up early one recent morning outside the Westover Air Reserve base in Chicopee. Along the way, Nadia makes the case for participatory democracy, voting Independent and breaking the Democratic-Republican duopoly control over Washington.

    42 min
  2. Unhinged U.S. Militarism

    MAR 23

    Unhinged U.S. Militarism

    In this podcast Jason Brown and Corinna Barnard discuss the vast and ever expanding US military budget and the proliferation of US military bases and facilities — beginning right here at home in the first congressional district of Massachusetts.

    10 min
  3. Earth's Greatest Enemy - exploring Abby Martin's epic film about the toxic fallout of U.S. aggression.

    MAR 4

    Earth's Greatest Enemy - exploring Abby Martin's epic film about the toxic fallout of U.S. aggression.

    Welcome to another episode of Culture Shift, where we explore an eye-opening documentary that reveals the concealed threats associated with the U.S. military-industrial complex. Titled "Earth’s Greatest Enemy," this film is the brainchild of journalist Abby Martin and Iraq War veteran Michael Prysner. It stands apart from traditional war documentaries, presenting a compelling narrative that intertwines antiwar advocacy and climate activism. Through striking imagery and poignant personal stories, it highlights the profound toll that militarization takes on people and the planet. In this episode, we'll delve into the film's insightful portrayal of those adversely affected by U.S. military actions—ranging from veterans facing housing crises to communities impacted by police militarization. Together, we will analyze how this cinematic work aims to inspire unified efforts against a common adversary. Tune in as we peel back the layers of this essential film and discuss its significance for the antiwar and climate movements.

    15 min
  4. From Ground Zero: A discussion and reaction to the film with Nadia Milleron, Christine Fulton, Corinna Barnard and Jason Brown

    JAN 25

    From Ground Zero: A discussion and reaction to the film with Nadia Milleron, Christine Fulton, Corinna Barnard and Jason Brown

    An official selection of the Academy Awards, From Ground Zero confronts the shattered realities of the people of Gaza and shows the challenges of rebuilding. The characters in these 22 films face their demons, forge unlikely alliances, and rediscover the strength of the human spirit. We discuss these amazing films in context with the genocide happening now.

    28 min
  5. Patrick Lawrence - Imperial Boomerang

    JAN 13

    Patrick Lawrence - Imperial Boomerang

    The footage of an overzealous ICE agent killing Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis reveals the violence of the American empire turning inward to protect itself.

    9 min
  6. Culture Shift: The Tearing Down of the Posters

    12/02/2025

    Culture Shift: The Tearing Down of the Posters

    Cafe Palestina is a venue that screens films about Palestine to create awareness of the effects of occupational genocide there. Yet posters promoting the event are being torn down in the town of Great Barrington. This podcast explores the phenomena.

    10 min
  7. Sea Shanty aficionado Alex Harvey discusses the anachronistic culture of maritime music.

    11/22/2025

    Sea Shanty aficionado Alex Harvey discusses the anachronistic culture of maritime music.

    In this episode dynamic impresario and performer Alex Harvey shares his experience collecting and performing anachronistic maritime music known as Sea Shanties. Alex is a popular traditional folklorist with a modern approach, filling rooms with his street ballads and maritime tunes through his project, Shinbone Alley. During his performances, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in the rich intercultural tapestry of 18th and 19th century sea music. This genre, with influences from distant corners of the world, was reinterpreted and woven together by sailors of diverse backgrounds both in ports and on the open water. Each tune serves as one of the earliest forms of collective healing. In this way, it's a nostalgic remedy for our chaotic modern times.

    59 min
  8. Teach-in with Hazem Jamjoum discussion

    09/10/2025

    Teach-in with Hazem Jamjoum discussion

    Berkshires In Solidarity with Palestine (BISP) members Christine Fulton and Jason Brown discuss the upcoming event on 9/16 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Pittsfield 175 Wendell Avenue, MA 01201 Topics include, apartheid, tech warfare, US complicity, genocide and more.

    1h 13m
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Berkshire Media Artists presents the BMA Audio Blast covering Community, Culture and Politics.

Information

  • Creator
    Jason Brown
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Berkshire Media Artists
  • Show Website
    The BMA Audio Podblast