Luda, adopted from Russia and raised in Spain, explores the complex tapestry of identity, abandonment, and resilience. Through her deeply personal story, this episode offers a poignant exploration of the unique challenges faced by adoptees, shedding light on the emotional struggles and triumphs that shape their lives.
DNA of the News – Abandonment and Belonging – The Story of Luda Merino – Spanish – Feb 3 2025
Luda, adopted from Russia and raised in Spain, explores the complex tapestry of identity, abandonment, and resilience. Through her deeply personal story, this episode offers a poignant exploration of the unique challenges faced by adoptees, shedding light on the emotional struggles and triumphs that shape their lives.
Peace Action Maine – Guantanamo Protest – Feb 2 2025
Peace Action Maine - Guantanamo Protest - Jan 14 2025
Peace Action Maine – Rovics and Emanuel – Bearing Witness Global Tour Set 1 – Feb 2 2025
Rovics and Emanuel in Portland Maine, Nov. 30, 2024. Bearing Witness Global Tour
Maine Black Elders Project – Making the Invisible Visible – Jan 24 2025
Maine Black Elders tell of their struggles and racism in Maine. Produced by Genius Black.
Both Sides of the Bars – Sing Sing – Rehabilitation Through the Arts – Dec 20 2025
Universally acclaimed by critics -- and nominated for numerous awards -- last year's film "Sing Sing" is based on the "rehabilitation through the arts" program at New York State's maximum security prison. The film focuses on a group of incarcerated men who create theatrical stage shows through the program — and it stars both professional actors as well as many formerly incarcerated men who were alumni of that program. Two of those men — Jon-Adrian "JJ" Velazquez and Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin — are the guests of this episode in which they discuss the movie ... and also the unique prison program in which they were a part.