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We Nuked Ohio AND?! We Shot Down UFOS??! Fireside Chat | Riks Mind Podcast Ep 115

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

WE’RE BACK! We had to take a while off because of some real life stuff, but were back and OH BOY did we pick a good week to come back. Norfolk Southern nuked a town in eastern Ohio AND NORAD shot down TWO UFOs this week (one over Lake Huron and one over Alaska). We dive into all the details and oh my God there are so many details so lets jump into it!

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Derailed Train in Ohio Carried Chemical Used to Make PVC, ‘the Worst’ of the Plastics | Inside Climate News

Norfolk Southern Corp. | Fintel

Yesterday there was a major derailment in Houston, and another in Enoree, South Carolina. | More Perfect Union Twitter

After the Ohio Train Derailment: Evacuations, Toxic Chemicals and Water Worries | The New York Times

Statement from Regional Administrator Debra Shore on the East Palestine Train Derailment | United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Drone video shows aftermath of Ohio train derailment, explosion | WBNS 10TV

Radio Audio From F-16 Shoot Down Of Object Over Lake Huron | The War Zone Youtube

Statement on Today's Actions by North American Aerospace Defense Command | US Department of Defense

FAA temporarily closed Montana airspace after UFO shoot-down in Canada | The Washington Times

US shoots down another ‘high-altitude object’ over Alaska | The Hill

China Ready to Down Object Flying Near Naval Base: Paper | Bloomberg

Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US military | BBC

Rich Sedei DC, MS Joins Rik to Talk Business and Helping People | Riks Mind Podcast Ep 114

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Rik is joined by Rich Sedei to talk entrepreneurial spirit and starting your own business.

Dr. Rich Sedei was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University (TAMU) in College Station, Texas for his undergraduate degree. There he played lacrosse for the men's team and completed a degree in biology. After college, Dr. Sedei moved to Portland, OR for chiropractic school at the University of Western States. While attending chiropractic school, he was in a horrific car crash, which caused him to suffer multiple fractures in his neck, in addition to disc and ligament injuries throughout the remainder of his spine. He has since recovered well from his injuries with the help of conservative care, rehabilitation exercises, and regenerative medicine. His experience prompted his pursuit of becoming a specialist in traumatic injuries related to auto accidents. In his practice, he draws from his personal and professional experience to help guide his patients, staff, and attending physicians through the nuances of significant physical injuries and the hurdles imposed by insurance companies. In addition to a doctorate degree, Dr. Sedei holds a master's degree in sports medicine, is a certified federal medical examiner, and also holds advanced certifications in whiplash & traumatology. He is currently the Medical Director for Accident Care Chiropractic, which spans across the pacific northwest, specializing in auto injuries. Dr. Sedei is often asked to testify in medico-legal cases as an expert witness in his field. In his free time, Dr. Sedei continues to enjoy coaching and playing lacrosse at a competitive level, doing jiu-jitsu, exploring Portland’s restaurant scene, and traveling.

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Accident Care Chiropractic | Official Website

The Other F Word: Ruth Ben-Ghiat On The Rise of Fascism Abroad & At Home | Rik's Mind Podcast Ep 113

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Italy’s recent elections have seen the rise of the “Brothers of Italy” party led by Giorgia Meloni. Billed as “center right”, the Brothers of Italy have raised several alarms.

With Meloni at the head of a coalition whose other members include Matteo Salvini’s League and Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia, these members were each once the main force on Italy’s populist right. In the words of today’s guest Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat, the Brothers of Italy have “an underlying and sinister familiarity.” Although fascism is not an exclusively Italian problem. The world is going through a kind of fascist renaissance and the United States isn’t immune. Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins us to sound the alarm on rising forces in American politics including Donald Trump and everyone’s favorite wanna be dictator Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL).

Ruth Ben-Ghiat is a historian who writes about authoritarianism, democracy protection, and propaganda. She is Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University, the recipient of Guggenheim and other fellowships, and Advisor to Protect Democracy. She is an MSNBC opinion columnist, a regular contributor to CNN and The Washington Post, and provides live commentary on CNN, MSNBC, and other networks. She publishes Lucid, a newsletter on threats to democracy. Her latest book, Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present, looks at how illiberal leaders use propaganda, corruption, violence, and machismo - and how they can be defeated. You can find more about Ruth on her website ruthbenghiat.com and on Twitter @ruthbenghiat

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Show Notes:

Ruth Ben-Ghiat | Official Website

Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present | W. W. Norton & Co.

Lucid Newsletter by Ruth Ben-Ghiat | Substack

The Return of Fascism in Italy by Ruth Ben-Ghiat | The Atlantic

PAUL MANAFORT, AMERICAN HUSTLER by Franklin Foer | The Atlantic

Hackers Leak Thousands Of Photos Exposing China's Uyghur Camps | AJ+

How The CIA Overthrew Iran's Democracy In 4 Days by Lawrence Wu | NPR

1928 Poster of Hitler with tape on his Mouth Claiming he is Being Censored | r/PropagandaPosters

Indian politician morphs into hologram to reach millions of voters by Chris Welch | The Verge

Paul Manafort: Handmaiden to dictators by David Hoffman | The Hill

Donald Trump and Steve Bannon’s coup in the making by Ruth Ben-Ghiat | CNN

Ruth Ben Ghiat Profile | Turning Point USA’s Professor Watchlist

What is Germany's 'Reichsbürger' movement? by Rina Goldberg | DW

The Prince, the Plot and a Long-Lost Reich By Erika Solomon and Katrin Bennhold | The New York Times

News2Share's Ford Fischer Joins Us To Talk Twitter Files, Protests, & Extremism | Rik's Mind Ep 112

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Friend-of-the-show Ford Fischer joins us to discuss recent events pertaining to “The Twitter Files” and the recent activities of extremist groups in the United States. If you haven’t heard our previous episode with Ford ( Episode 83), Ford is a video journalist, primary source documentary filmmaker, and the Editor-in-Chief of News2Share.com, where he primarily focuses on political activism and extremism in the United States. His work has been featured on every major news network as well as Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe winning films. You can find more about Ford on his Twitter and News2share.com

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Show Notes:

News2share | Official Website

News2Share | Youtube

Ford Fischer | Twitter

News2Share | Twitter

Bari Weiss “The Twitter Files Pt 2” | Twitter

Former NYT columnist Bari Weiss releases ‘Twitter Files Part Two’ | The Hill

‘Twitter Files’ Touted by Musk Reveal How Execs Debated Decision to Block NY Post Account Over Hunter Biden Articles | Variety

Rep. Ro Khanna pushed back on Twitter suppression of Hunter Biden laptop story | San Francisco Chronicle

Left-Wing Voices Are Silenced on Twitter as Far-Right Trolls Advise Elon Musk | The Intercept

Man killed trying to break in Ohio FBI office appeared to threaten agents in social media posts. | PBS News Hour

Bomb Threat at Boston Children's Hospital; Police Give All-Clear | NBC 10 Boston

A Russian Facebook page organized a protest in Texas. A different Russian page launched the counterprotest. | The Texas Tribune

The FBI Calls It An 'Extremist Militia.' What Exactly Is 'This Is Texas Freedom Force?' | Texas Public Radio

Proud Boys, white supremacists protest of canceled drag story time event in Ohio among several across country | Cleaveland.com

Patriot Front | ADL

THOMAS ROUSSEAU: Profile | Southern Poverty Law Center

Black FedEx driver shot at by white men draws parallels to Ahmaud Arbery case | The Guardian

Devil’s Punchbowl — An American Concentration Camp So Horrific It was Erased from History | SPMG Media

THREE SHOT, FIVE ARRESTS AS MILITIA GROUPS AND PROTESTERS CONVERGE ON LOUISVILLE | News2Share.com

The Not Fucking Around Coalition Is America's Largest Armed Black Militia | VICE on SHOWTIME

Rail Strikes, Labor Rights & Non-lethal Restraint NFTs w Dr. Andrea Haverkamp | Rik's Mind Ep 111

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:40:37 +0000

7 sick days a year & a fair schedule. That is all the Railroad workers of the United States have asked for.

Despite this, President Biden and Congress have seen fit to force a contract on the railroaders. Both the Senate and House voted for the contract. However, 52 senators (all of which have unlimited sick time and make $174,000) saw fit to vote down the sick time amendment to the contract. This left all the rail workers stuck with a hellish scheduling system (Precision Scheduled Railroading) and a contract that the rank and file have resoundingly rejected over and over.

To really understand this battle, we needed to call in support. Luckily, friend-of-the-show Dr. Andrea Haverkamp came in clutch. Andrea takes us all the way back to some of the earliest railroad strikes in US history to help us get the whole perspective of the incredibly nuanced topic.

Dr. Haverkamp is a Labor organizer for the American Federation of Teachers as well as a professor of Climate justice, queer student experiences in STEM, and engineering ethics at the University of San Diago. She has extensive experience in workplace organizing in higher education and healthcare, as well as coalition political organizing for environmental and social justice in the Pacific Northwest. Her research and teaching centers intersectional queer, trans, and feminist frameworks and an organizing approach towards social transformation. Her primary topics of research and teaching are climate justice, trans and gender nonconforming student experiences in STEM, and engineering ethics.

Her engineering experience prior to academia and the labor movement includes environmental engineering positions in the federal government, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. She has also served as a chemistry and physics high school teacher in Kolahun, Liberia in the Peace Corps.

Dr. Haverkamp holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering with a doctoral minor in Queer Studies, a graduate certificate in College and University Teaching, and a Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from Oregon State University. She also holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kansas.

The whole Rik’s Mind family wants to express our HUGE support for the railroaders in this fight against the Feds. Godspeed and give’em hell

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Dr. Andrea Haverkamp | University of San Diago

Great Railroad Strike of 1877 | Encyclopedia Britannica

The Pullman Strike of 1894 | US National Park Service

Eight Hour Day (1916) | US Library of Congress

Great Railroad Strike of 1922 | Wikipedia

From an 8-hour workday to Labor Day: Rail strikes that changed America | The Washington Post

Adamson Act | Wikipedia

Railway Labor Act | Wikipedia

Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 | Wikipedia

1992 United States railroad strike | Wikipedia

The Postwar Strike Wave of 1945-46 | American History USA

For Minimum Decency, a Maximum Wage | Institute for Policy Studies

Huey Long | Encyclopedia Britannica

Lawmakers consider how a Kroger-Albertsons merger would affect consumers | NPR

What the proposed Kroger and Albertsons merger could mean for shoppers and food prices | PBS News Hour

Wealth Inequality in Oregon Is Extreme | Oregon Center for Public Policy

Income inequality in Oregon hits new record | Oregon Center for Public Policy

How European-Style Public Housing Could Help Solve The Affordability Crisis | NPR

Imagine a Seattle that can house all of our neighbors in a collective effort | House Our Neighbors

Building Resilient Organizations by Maurice Mitchell | The Forge

Rail workers say quality-of-life concerns not resolved under deal imposed by Congress | PBS News Hour

Share Our Wealth | Wikipedia

Taft–Hartley Act | Wikipedia

Wages and Working Conditions: The Railroad Strike of 1946 | The National World War II Museum

No-Strike Pledge | CQ Researcher

Weekly Digest Number 49 - December 6th, 2022 | Rail & Labor News from Rail Workers United

Labor Rights or Labor Freedoms? A Conversation with Matthew Dimick | Laborwave Radio

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Title: Rail Strikes, Labor Rights & Non-lethal Restraint NFTs w Dr. Andrea Haverkamp | Rik's Mind Ep 111

The Club of Rome's Till Kellerhoff: Earth4All and The Limits to Growth | Rik's Mind Ep 110

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Global Warming is the biggest reckoning the human race has yet to encounter.

As the United States is still caught in the throes of denial of climate change and “doom & gloom” reigns, there are groups that are trying to solve this problem. One of those groups is the Club of Rome. Building on their groundbreaking report “The Limits to Growth”, released in 1972, the Club has convened a new group to help humanity grow out of our fossil fuel addiction. Their new report “Earth4All” started as a vibrant collective of leading economic thinkers, scientists, and advocates, convened by The Club of Rome, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, the Stockholm Resilience Centre and the Norwegian Business School.

With more and more people and organisations joining, Earth4All has become a platform to connect and amplify the chorus of voices that want to upgrade our economies. We are not starting from scratch. The momentum is growing. Communities and policy makers across the world are already changing the way we think about economics.

Earth4All builds on the legacies of The Limits to Growth and the Planetary Boundaries frameworks. Science is at the heart of their work. They rethink capitalism and move beyond GDP for a safe, secure and prosperous future in the Anthropocene.

To help us work our way through Earth4All, we are joined by the Club of Rome’s Till Kellerhoff. Till is the Program Director of the Club of Rome and Coordinator & National Engagement Lead of the Earth4All initiative as well as contributing author of Earth for All: A Survival Guide for Humanity. Before joining The Club of Rome, he studied Politics, Economics and International Relations at the University of Erfurt (Germany), the National Autonomous University of Mexico (Mexico) and the London School of Economics (UK). He is mostly working on themes around "Rethinking Economics" and concepts around societal wellbeing for all within planetary boundaries. You can follow Till on his Twitter @TKellerhoff and the Club of Rome on their twitter @ClubOfRome.

About the Club of Rome:

Most influential organizations begin with the meeting of a few like minds. In 1965, Aurelio Peccei, an Italian industrialist, made a speech that proved inspirational to Alexander King, the Scottish Head of Science at the OECD. The two found that they shared a profound concern for the long-term future of humanity and the planet, what they termed the modern ‘predicament of mankind’.

Three years later, King and Peccei convened a meeting of European scientists in Rome. Although this first attempt failed to achieve unity, a core group of like-minded thinkers emerged. Their goal: to advance three core ideas that still define the Club of Rome today: a global and a long-term perspective, and the concept of “problematique”, a cluster of intertwined global problems, be they economic, environmental, political or social.

At the group’s first major gathering in 1970, Jay Forrester, a systems professor at MIT, offered to use computer models he had developed to study the complex problems which concerned the group more rigorously. An international team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology began a study of the implications of unbridled exponential growth. They examined the five basic factors that determine and, in their interactions, ultimately limit growth on this planet – population, agricultural production, non-renewable resource depletion, industrial output and pollution.

In 1972, the Club’s first major Report, The Limits to Growth was published. It sold millions of copies worldwide, creating media controversy and also impetus for the global sustainability movement. This call for objective, scientific assessment of the impact of humanity’s behavior and use of resources, still defines the Club of Rome today. While Limits had many messages, it fundamentally confronted the unchallenged paradigm of continuous material growth and the pursuit of endless economic expansion. Fifty years later, there is no doubt that the ecological footprint of humanity substantially exceeds its natural limits every year. The concerns of the Club of Rome have not lost their relevance.

Today, the Club continues to be at the forefront of challenging and controversial global issues. Propelled by a new mission and organisational structure, which today includes 35 National Associations, the Club of Rome has now published over 45 Reports. They continue to challenge established paradigms and advocate for policies that can practically address the many emergencies facing society and the planet today. The Club remains true to its historical intent, while it attempts to lay the foundations for long-term systemic shifts in global social, environmental and economic systems. In short, it is an established, respected, international think-tank positioned to face the core challenges of the 21st Century.

The organization includes around 100 active full members with a full-time secretariat in Winterthur, Switzerland with a satellite office in Brussels, Belgium.

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Show Notes:

The Club of Rome | Official Website

Earth4All | Official Website

The Club of Rome | Twitter

The Club of Rome | Youtube

Till Kellerhoff | Twitter

Till Kellerhoff’s Articles | The Club of Rome

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) | Official Website

The Limits to Growth | The Club of Rome

What the controversial 1972 ‘Limits to Growth’ report got right: Our choices today shape future conditions for life on Earth by Matthew E. Kahn | The Conversation

The human race at 8 billion | Axios

Dabi, Khalfan, Lawson Et al. (2022) Carbon Billionaires: The investment emissions of the world’s richest people, Oxfam International DOI 10.21201/2022.9684 | Oxfam International

How the rich are driving climate change | BBC

Mark Z. Jacobson, Anna-Katharina von Krauland, Stephen J. Coughlin Et. al (2022) Low-cost solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy insecurity for 145 countries, Energy & Environmental Science | Royal Society of Chemistry

Crabs Could Be the Unlikely Hero the Battery Industry Needs | Popular Mechanics

The Lithium Race Takes Shape in the Salton Sea | Dot.LA

The Entrepreneurial State: Debunking public vs. private sector myths by Mariana Mazzucato

Fukuyama, F. (1989). The End of History? The National Interest, 16, 3–18 | JSTOR

Why Biden’s Block on Chips to China Is a Big Deal by Michael Shuman | The Atlantic

OECD (2018), "The Belt and Road Initiative in the global trade, investment and finance landscape", in OECD Business and Finance Outlook 2018, OECD Publishing, Paris | OECD

The Kardashev Scale - Type I, II, III, IV & V Civilization | Futurism

Happy Thanksgiving from the RMP Crew!

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

What's up by miners of intelligence and consciousness? I just wanted to reach out and say, Happy Thanksgiving to everybody.

We had a guest, but it is the holidays, so we had to reschedule. We don't have a show for you this week, but I wanted to come on and wish each and every one of you a very happy Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for the support. It means a lot.

We’ve got a lot of interesting shows coming up. We are looking into the FTX scandal. So there's a lot of interesting topics that we're going to explore in the near future. Were super glad and grateful for all the support and I'm looking forward to more interviews. But at the moment it's been a while and I didn't want to just go on not saying Happy Thanksgiving, so Happy Thanksgiving, everyone, and we'll be back next week. Peace.

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Twitter's a Dumpster Fire and The Red Wave That Wasn't Fireside Chat | Rik's Mind Podcast Ep 109

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Rik Picked a hell of a week to go hunting. While our fearless leader was out in the woods chasing elk, Twitter was imploding and the predicted “Red Wave” of republican voters didn’t show up to the polls.

The Republican strategy of promoting election fraud has backfired. The Democrats (as of now with the Georgia run-off to come) are retaining control of the Senate and the Republicans have taken the House, but only by a slim margin of 7 seats. The GOP seems to be in the midst of a civil war between Trump and DeSantis, setting up a contentious 2024 Election cycle.

Meanwhile, everyone’s favorite billionaire Daddy Musk has been turning Twitter into a dumpster fire. Firing 7k people within the first week. Most of those being his entire content moderation team and engineers who actually built Twitter. Surprise to everyone this has caused chaos. Uses of N-word on Twitter jumped by almost 500% in the few days following his takeover and the Twitter Blue plan has backfired in spectacular fashion. They’re bleeding money and users, so let’s all enjoy Elon’s follies. Stick around for the fun with Rik and Jon!

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Show Notes:

2022 US Election Result | Google

Republicans win U.S. House majority, setting stage for divided government | Reuters

Elon Musk plunges Twitter into chaos ahead of midterms | Politico

Elon Musk Faces Another Big Decision at Twitter | The New York Times

Musk's Twitter chaos opens door for challengers | Axios

Racist tweets quickly surface after Musk closes Twitter deal | The Washington Post

How Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Turned Into Chaos | Bloomberg

I Love Twitter (Fake Verified Tweet Compilation) | Youtube

Best Tweets from Twitter's Fake "Verified" Accounts | Youtube

MKUltra & the CIA's Poisoner in Chief Sidney Gottlieb w/ Stephen Kinzer | Rik's Mind Podcast Ep 108

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

During the early days of the Cold War, the CIA became convinced that the Soviets had discovered how to control the human mind. In response, the American CIA began its own secret program, called MK-ULTRA, to search for a drug that could weaponize the human mind against America and capitalism’s enemies.

MK-ULTRA, in operation from the 1950s until the early '60s, was created and run by a chemist named Sidney Gottlieb. Today’s guest journalist and author Stephen Kinzer, who spent several years investigating the program for his book “Poisoner in Chief: Sidney Gottlieb and the CIA Search for Mind Control”, calls the operation the "most sustained search in history for techniques of mind control."

Stephen Kinzer is an award-winning foreign correspondent who has covered more than 50 countries on five continents. His articles and books have led the Washington Post to place him "among the best in popular foreign policy storytelling."

Kinzer spent more than 20 years working for the New York Times, most of it as a foreign correspondent. His foreign postings placed him at the center of historic events and, at times, in the line of fire.

From 1983 to 1989, Kinzer was the New York Times bureau chief in Nicaragua. In that post he covered war and upheaval in Central America. He also wrote two books about the region. One of them, co-authored with Stephen Schlesinger, is Bitter Fruit: The Untold Story of the American Coup in Guatemala. The other one, Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua, is a social and political portrait that the New Yorker called "impressive for the refinement of its writing and also the breadth of its subject matter." Columbia University awarded Kinzer its Maria Moors Cabot prize for outstanding coverage of Latin America.

From 1990 to 1996 Kinzer was posted in Germany. He was chief of the New York Times bureau in Bonn, and after German unification became chief of the Berlin bureau. From there he covered the emergence of post-Communist Europe, including wars in the former Yugoslavia.

In 1996 Kinzer was named chief of the newly opened New York Times bureau in Istanbul, Turkey. He spent four years there, traveling widely in Turkey and in the new nations of Central Asia and the Caucasus. After completing this assignment, Kinzer published Crescent and Star: Turkey Between Two Worlds.

In 2006 Kinzer published Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq. It recounts the 14 times the United States has overthrown foreign governments. Kinzer seeks to explain why these interventions were carried out and what their long-term effects have been. He has made several trips to Iran, and is the author of All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror. It tells how the CIA overthrew Iran's nationalist government in 1953.

Kinzer wrote about Africa in his book A Thousand Hills: Rwanda's Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It. Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa called it "a fascinating account of a near-miracle unfolding before our very eyes.”

In 2010 Kinzer published Reset: Iran, Turkey, and America’s Future, which Huffington Post called “a bold exercise in reimagining the United States’ big links in the Middle East.”

Kinzer’s next book, The Brothers: John Foster Dulles, Allen Dulles, and Their Secret World War, was widely praised. Reviewers called it sparkling, riveting, gripping, bracing, and disturbing. The Wall Street Journal called it a “fluently written, ingeniously researched, thrillerish work of popular history.”

In 2017 Kinzer published The True Flag: Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, and the Birth of American Empire. His newest book, published in 2019, is "Poisoner in Chief: Sidney Gottlieb and the CIA Search for Mind Control."

After leaving the Times in 2005, Kinzer taught journalism, political science, and international relations at Northwestern University and Boston University. He is now a Senior Fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University, and writes a world affairs column for The Boston Globe.

While posted in Turkey, Kinzer hosted the country’s first radio show devoted to blues music. He is the author of the entry on Jelly Roll Morton in The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge.

In 2008 Kinzer was awarded an honorary doctorate by Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. The citation said that "those of us who have had the pleasure of hearing his lectures or talking to him informally will probably never see the world in the same way again."

The University of Scranton awarded Kinzer an honorary doctorate in 2010. “Where there has been turmoil in the world and history has shifted, Stephen Kinzer has been there,” the citation said. “Neither bullets, bombs nor beating could dull his sharp determination to bring injustice and strife to light.”

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Stephen Kinzer | Official Website

Stephen Kinzer | Twitter

Watson Institute for International & Public Affairs | Brown University

The most important lesson of the Cuban Missile Crisis by Stephen Kinzer | The Boston Globe

The protests in Iran could be a turning point by Stephen Kinzer | The Boston Globe

Poisoner in Chief: Sidney Gottlieb and the CIA Search for Mind Control by Stephen Kinzer | MacMillan Publishers

Sidney Gottlieb obituary: The real Manchurian Candidate by Godfrey Hodgson | The Guardian

The Coldest by Ted Gup (2001) | The Washington Post

Human Experimentation at Unit 731 | Pacific Atrocities Education

In 1950, the U.S. Released a Bioweapon in San Francisco by Helen Thompson | Smithsonian Magazine

Of Microbes and Mock Attacks: Years Ago, The Military Sprayed Germs on U.S. Cities by Jim Carlton | The Wall Street Journal

Serratia has dark history in region / Army test in 1950 may have changed microbial ecology by Bernadette Tansey | SFGate

John Foster Dulles, United States statesman | Britannica

Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq by Stephen Kinzer | MacMillan Publishers

The Great Depression and Now: Historian Rick Fair Shows Us The Parallels | Rik's Mind Podcast Ep 107

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The parallels between now and the Great Depression are numerous. You’ve no doubt felt the pressure of inflation, rising food prices and the rampant corporate profiteering over the last year. Today economic historian Rick Fair joins us to help us to cut through the noise and figure out what’s going on by looking at what’s already happened.

Rick Fair is an economic historian and practicing attorney at law. He has practiced as a tax attorney for 6 years, primarily assisting clients with structuring high-net-worth business, estate, real estate, and tax transactions. Fair is licensed by the State Bar of Texas and a Circular 230 Attorney with the Internal Revenue Service.

Rick has also worked as an adjunct professor for approximately 10 years, holding a Masters of Arts in American History and primarily studying economic history, with a specific focus on the causes of the Great Depression. Fair has also studied the intersection of violence, race, and economics in late 19th, early 20th century Texas.

Additionally, Rick routinely studies and gives lectures on ghost lore, folklore, and its connection to society via economics, demographics, and geography. This area of interest has led Rick and his wife to begin a podcast called “Spooky Context.” In this podcast, they discuss common forms of folklore and ghost lore in the Southwest, while examining the stories under an academic lens.

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Spooky Context Podcast

Jesse Washington Lynching | Waco History

SoRelle, J. M. (1983). The “Waco Horror”: The Lynching of Jesse Washington. The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, 86(4), 517–536 | JSTOR

Musk begins his Twitter ownership with firings, declares the 'bird is freed' | Reuters

Aggregate Demand: Formula, Components, and Limitations | Investopedia

The US has a ruling class – and Americans must stand up to it by Bernie Sanders | The Guardian

Wealth distribution in the United States in the second quarter of 2022 | Statista

The New U.S. Africa Strategy Breaks From the Status Quo—With Some Perplexing Stumbles | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Mexican-American War: Major General Zachary Taylor | ThoughtCo

Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History By S. C. Gwynne | Simon and Schuster

The Rancher: Mabel Doss Lea and the Fence Cutting Wars of 1883 | The Rancher Network, Youtube

Public Access to the Coast | Oregon Coastal Management Program, Department of Land Conservation and Development

Capital Is Dead: Is This Something Worse? by McKenzie Wark | Verso Books

Essays on the Great Depression by Ben S. Bernanke | Princeton Press

Everyman’s Financial Meltdown By Ron Chernow | The New York Times

Access to History: Prosperity, Depression and the New Deal: The USA 1890-1954 by Peter Clements | Cengage

Executive Order 2594—Creating Committee on Public Information | UC Santa Barbara American Presidency Project

A Monetary History of the United States, 1867-1960 by Milton Friedman and Anna Jacobson Schwartz | Princeton Press

The Great Contraction, 1929-1933 by Milton Friedman and Anna Jacobson Schwartz | Princeton Press

The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money By John Maynard Keynes | International Relations and Security Network

A History of the Federal Reserve, Volume 1: 1913-1951 by Allan H. Meltzer | University of Chicago Press

HumanWild's Loren Fjord, Ancestral Lifestyle Coach Wants Us to Get Cold | Rik’s Mind Podcast Ep 106

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Friend of the show Loren Fjord is back to share his wisdom once again. Loren is starting a new challenge. We cover lots of ground, between cold exposure therapy, exercise, nutrition and so much more!

Loren owns and operates HumanWild. HumanWild is an education platform designed to help you achieve movement freedom. The cross discipline program is woven together to help anyone bring their body into balance for optimal strength, range and skill development. Loren works with hundreds of amazing humans from children as young as 6 to adults in their 70s, from all backgrounds and walks of life, testing varied approaches to reverse movement dysfunction and gain strength, flexibility and new skills to improve overall physical literacy. Fjord also holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and Nutrition from Oregon State University.

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HumanWild | Official Website

Cold Water Plunges Are Trendy. Can They Really Reduce Anxiety and Depression? | The New York Times

Microplastics are everywhere — but are they harmful? | Nature

Heartache, anger in Central Washington over drinking-water wells tainted by 'forever chemicals' | Seattle Times

PFAS Explained | United State Environmental Protection Agency

What’s Really in Your Bottled Water? | Consumer Reports

Episode 105- Woman, life, freedom: Mahsa Amini and the future of Iran w Kamin Mohammadi

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

“Woman, life, freedom”

Iran has been under a brutal religious dictatorship since 1979 with the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the establishment of the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. There has long been a desire in Iran to return to the days before sharia law. Now, this might be their best chance yet.

With the tragic murder of Mahsa Jina Amini. On September 13th, ‘22, Mahsa, a 22 year old Iranian woman, was arrested by the Iranian morality police for the crime of “bad hijab”. Her hair shown in public. For this she was arrested, taken to prison, viciously beaten. She succumbed to her injuries within a few days. Since then, there has been a massive upswell of protesting, rioting and fighting back against the government and its inhumane treatment of the Iranian People. Women refusing to wear their hijabs in public and dancing in the streets in defiance of the brutal regime. Today’s guest Kamin Mohammadi helps us understand the context of all of these events and shares with us her lifelong struggles of living in exile, what these protests could mean for the future of Iran and why the worldwide media is not paying attention to such an important movement.

Kamin Mohammadi is an author, journalist, broadcaster, editor and public speaker. Born in Iran, she and her family moved to the UK during the 1979 revolution. She has written for the British and international press including The Times, the Financial Times, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Condé Nast Traveller (UK and Italy), Psychologies, Donna Moderna (Italy), Men’s Health, The Sunday Times (UK), The Sunday Times of India, The Mail on Sunday, Virginia Quarterly Review and the Guardian as well as co-authoring The Lonely Planet Guide to Iran and numerous other travel guide books. Her journalism has been nominated for an Amnesty Human Rights in Journalism award in the UK, and for a National Magazine Award by the American Society of Magazine Editors in the US.

An avid commentator, she has appeared on BBC Radio Four’s WOMAN'S HOUR, MIDWEEK, FOUR THOUGHT and THE WORLD TONIGHT, BBC World Service’s OUTLOOK and THE WORLD TODAY WEEKEND, Channel Four Radio’s THE MORNING REPORT, Monocle Radio’s MONOCLE 24 and India’s NDTV. She has appeared in the BBC TV documentary Iranian Enough? and written and co-presented the BBC World Service’s three-part radio documentary Children of The Revolution. She was a major contributor to the BBC Radio Four series Escape from Tehran. She is now a regular presenter of BBC R4’s FOUR THOUGHT. YOu can find more about Kamin and her work on her website kamin.co.uk and on twitter @kaminmohammadi.

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Kamin Mohammadi | Official Website

@kaminmohammadi | Twitter

Why Iran’s female-led revolt fills me with hope by Kamin Mohammadi | The Guardian

'Woman, life, freedom': The origins of Iran's rallying cry | Le Monde

Revolution and me | The Guardian

Kurdish People | Encyclopedia Britannica

What's in a name: Kurdish martyr Jîna Amini and the struggle for culture and history | Salon

Historic Ethnicities of Kurdistan | The Kurdish Project

‘They tried to wipe us out’: Kurds shelled as Iran seeks scapegoats for unrest | The Guardian

Iran Executes Wrestler Accused of Murder After He Took Part in 2018 Protests | The New York Times

Iran Suddenly Executes Wrestler Navid Afkari, Authorities Fail to Notify Lawyer, Family | Human Rights Watch

Oil in Iran between the Two World Wars | Iran Chamber Society

Barred From U.S. Under Trump, Muslims Exult in Biden’s Open Door | The New York Times

The Famine the World Forgot - WW2 Special | Youtube

All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror by Stephen Kinzer | Amazon

How The CIA Overthrew Iran's Democracy In 4 Days | NPR

Key Events in the 1953 Coup | The New York Times

The Iran Job (2012) | IMDb

Iran footballers show solidarity with protests over Mahsa Amini’s death | The Guardian

Female athlete represents Iran without hijab at overseas climbing competition | ABC News

Iran prison fire death toll grows as some EU states call for sanctions | Reuters

The Cypress Tree | Amazon

Episode 104- DeSantis and Vladdy and Bigots, Oh My! Fireside Chat

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

What’s happening in Iran? What does the future hold for ol’ Vladdy? Is Ron DeSantis a N@zi or just a bigot? It’s another fireside chat today with Rik and DeMarco. The boys share their thoughts on Ukraine, the 2022 Iran Protests, Kanye’s antisemitism and more! Jon and Rik even share some thoughtful critiques on each other’s outlook on the world. Stick around for this one, it’s gonna be fun. We've also started curating playlists of interesting and informative videos to expand your mind on our YouTube channel! Right now we've got one made by DeMarco with one by Rik coming soon (as soon as DeMarco can pester him to do it!). Be sure to like and subscribe on the YouTube!

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Iran protests over woman's death persist despite crackdown | Reuters

About Us | Al Jazeera

What caused the blast on the bridge to Crimea? | Financial Times

Ukraine’s ‘Mosquito’ Air Force | The New York Times

About Us | Quiver Quantitative

Ukraine aid faces tougher crowd if Republicans take over | Politico

Britain’s grid warns of winter blackouts if Europe energy crisis escalates | Washington Post

OPEC cut spurs U.S. hedging - but against lower oil prices | Reuters

The daughter of Putin ally Alexander Dugin is killed in a car bomb explosion | NPR

While he & Ukrainian military are not Nazi or neo-Nazi, contrary to #Russian propaganda used to justify illegal invasion of #Ukraine, open brandishing of bracelet with swastika by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in tweet mentioning World War Two is striking. | Ivan Katchanovski Twitter

Kanye’s antisemitic tweet could be a preview of social media’s future | Washington Post

Kanye West's Twitter and Instagram accounts locked over anti-Semitism | BBC News

Florida Agents Raid Home Of Rebekah Jones, Former State Data Scientist | NPR

Florida Governor Defends Firing Of Top Data Scientist | NPR

Fired Florida Data Scientist Launches A Coronavirus Dashboard Of Her Own | NPR

The Story Behind DeSantis’s Migrant Flights to Martha’s Vineyard | The New York Times

DeSantis announces 20 arrests tied to voter fraud charges | Politico

Defendants targeted in DeSantis’ voter fraud crackdown were told they could vote | Politico

Redistricting battle further positions DeSantis for 2024 presidential bid | The Hill

DeSantis proposes new Florida congressional map that could wipe out Democratic redistricting gains | CNN

Justices hand DeSantis victory in congressional redistricting fight | Tallahassee Democrat

The Dangerous Consequences of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill on LGBTQ+ Youth in Florida | Georgetown Law

ACLU OF FLORIDA DENOUNCES ‘DON’T SAY GAY’ BILL (HB1557), SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR DESANTIS | ACLU Florida

The Return of Fascism in Italy | The Atlantic

Pandemic Flu: Preparing and Protecting against Avian Influenza | The White House

Episode 103- Cracking Necks and Congress: Dr. Vern Saboe, The Chiropractor Lobbyist

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Lobbying is an everyday part of the American government machine, but what is it? Dr. Vern Saboe is here to educate us. Dr. Saboe is a board certified Chiropractor and lobbyist for the Oregon Chiropractic Assoc. Following completion of his undergraduate work Dr. Saboe graduated from then Western States Chiropractic College Dec. 14, 1979, a four year chiropractic school located in Portland, Oregon, now the University of Western States. Following chiropractic school, Dr. Saboe completed a two year course of study in 1984 sponsored by the Motion Palpation Institute and a three year course of study in orthopedics sponsored by Los Angeles Chiropractic College in 1987. He subsequently completed a three year course in neurology in 1990 sponsored by Parker College of Chiropractic in Pasadena, Texas, and in 1997 completed a two year internal disorders program co-sponsored by Western States Chiropractic College and Logan College of Chiropractic located in St. Louis, Missouri. He then completed a three year course of study in forensic science sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic in 2000. Dr. Saboe is the only chiropractic physician in Oregon board certified in all three subspecialties of orthopedics, neurology, and forensic science. You can find more about Dr. Saboe and his work on his website drvernsaboe.com.

Show Notes:

Dr. Vern Saboe | Official Website

Oregon Chiropractic Association | Official Website

CHIROPAC | Oregon Chiropractic Association

Do not get sold on drug advertising | Harvard Health Publishing

Oregon Democrat David Wu's 'bizarre' tiger-suit photo | The Week

H.R.2654 - Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2021 | United States Congress

S.4042 - Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2022 | United States Congress

Episode 102- Modern-day 'Dr. Doolittle’ Élodie Briefer Aims to Understand Animals

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Do you wish that you could understand your dog or your cat? Dr. Élodie F. Briefer PhD. is out to find out what the animals are saying to each other and us. Dr. Briefer is an associate professor of Ecology and Evolution as well as the principal investigator of the Behavioral Ecology Group of the University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet). A modern-day ‘Dr. Doolittle’, Dr. Briefer’s primary research interests are cognition and vocal communication in mammals and birds. The main aims of her research are understanding how animals use vocal signals to encode information about their identity (e.g. species, group, individual identity), their quality (e.g. body size, dominance status, age) and their affective states (emotions, mood), as well as the impact of such information on conspecifics. The ultimate goal of this research is to be able to create a universal translator that would allow humans to truly communicate with our animal brethren. You can learn more about Dr. Briefer and her group’s research on the Behavioral Ecology Group and on Dr. Briefer’s Twitter @elodiebriefer .

Show Notes:

The Behavioural Ecology Group | Københavns Universitet

Dr. Elodie Floriane Mandel-Briefer | Department of Biology, Københavns Universitet

The case for speaking politely to animals | University of Copenhagen

Marchant-Forde JN (2015) The science of animal behavior and welfare: challenges, opportunities, and global perspective. Front. Vet. Sci. 2:16. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2015.00016 | Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Skylark | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Maigrot, AL., Hillmann, E. & Briefer, E.F. Cross-species discrimination of vocal expression of emotional valence by Equidae and Suidae. BMC Biol 20, 106 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-022-01311-5 | BMC Biology

RAVENS ARE SMARTER THAN HUMAN CHILDREN | Inverse

Ravens parallel great apes in flexible planning for tool-use and bartering | Science

A Cephalopod Has Passed a Cognitive Test Designed For Human Children | Science Alert

Pig Transformation – Why Pigs Become Feral | Farm Animal Report

A review of the social behaviour of the giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis: a misunderstood but socially complex species, Muller and Harris | Mammal Review, Wiley Online Library

Episode 101- Agent Sebastian of 'Cart Narcs' Teaches Us How Not to Be a Lazybones

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Do you return your shopping cart where it belongs? ‘Cause Sworn Agent of the ‘Cart Narcs’ Agent Sebastian has a problem with you if you don’t! Cart Narcs is a task force started by Agent Sebastian to get lazybones to return their carts back to the corral (where they belong). Through a combination of politeness, bravery and persistence, Agent Sebastian’s mission is to clean up shopping center parking lots, one cart at a time. Agent Sebastian shares his stories of having guns and knives pulled on him, shouting matches and what takes to be a Cart Narc. You can find Agent Sebastian on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (but not tik tok) @CartNarcs. Don’t run into the Cart Narcs, return your cart!!

Show Notes:

Cart Narcs | Youtube

Cart Narcs | Instagram

‘I'm a Fat A-Hole’ Cart Narcs | Youtube

10 Hours of Walking in NYC as a Woman | Rob Bliss on Youtube

Dr Phil Publicly Shamed by The Cart Narcs | Youtube

Episode 100 Celebration w Nick Ramos: Sustainable Dildos and Whitewashing MLK

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

It’s the big 100!! To celebrate our milestone, we brought back one of our favorite guests Nick Ramos of the History of the Cuban Revolution Podcast. In classic fireside chat fashion, no topics are off limits. Conspiracy theories, sustainable dildos, the whitewashing of MLK and MORE! We’re so excited we’ve made it to triple digits. We couldn’t have done it with you, our listeners who keep coming back for more. We have lots of incredible shows coming up and we can’t wait for hundreds more episodes! Time to get weird!

Show Notes:

Flex Seal® Liquid Commercial with Airboat (Full) | Flex Seal®

The Forgotten Socialist History of Martin Luther King Jr. | In These Times

Black Power Scholar Illustrates How MLK And Malcolm X Influenced Each Other | NPR

What was the Weather Underground? | The Hill

Researching Japanese War Crimes Records by Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group | US National Archives

Episode 99- College Football Special: Conference Chaos, the Rose Bowl's Fate and Go Beaves!

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Thank God, it’s football season again and friend of the show Andrew Allen is back to celebrate with us! College Football is underway and we’re here for it. Rik, Andrew (both former College Football players) and Jon (son of a former D-1 coach) chop it up over the chaos of conference realignment and the turbulent future to come. Rik and Jon go full boomer for tradition but Andrew is all about the new era, (then again, Andrew is a duck fan 👎👎👎👎). Lets all come together, make fun of Nebraska, talk footbawl and ‘SGO BEAVES!!!!

Show Notes:

Conference realignment: All the moves coming in 2022–25 | Medium

Predicting every college football Power 5 conference for the 2022 season | ESPN College Football

Breaking down what a move to the Big Ten means for UCLA and USC Olympic sports | Los Angeles Times

Profiles In Badassery: Tony Butkovich | Hammer and Rails

A look at the Rose Bowl’s 100-year history | Orange County Register

The Story of Purdue’s Stolen Football National Title | Hammer and Rails

'The Bush Push': A look back at USC's wild win over Notre Dame | The Score

Joe Tiller's Top 10: Oct. 28, 2000 Purdue vs. Ohio State | Lafayette Journal-Courier

PREPARE FOR THE START OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL WITH THE FAMOUS KICK SIX | OutKick

Dixon to have surgery on left knee, shelved for season (2007) | ESPN College Football

Episode 98- Outdoorsman DJ Jones: Just A Florida Boy Living His Dream, No Snakes Allowed

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Outdoorsman DJ Jones. DJ is an outdoorsman and athlete. Originally from Florida, DJ is an avid hunter and outdoorsman, traveling all over the United States to pursue his passion and promote greater visibility for the African American hunter. A graduate of the University of Minnesota- Duluth and UMD Bulldog Football alumnus, Dj now resides with his family in Minnesota. You can find DJ on Youtube and Instagram at @DJonesOutdoors. DJ has been a guest before on our show, you can find his episode here: RMP Episode 15.

Show Notes:

DJonesOutdoors | Instagram

DJonesOutdoors | Youtube

Hunters Of Color | Official Website

Oryx (Gemsbok) | National Park Service

An Alaska Buffalo Hunt By Riley Woodford | Alaska Fish and Wildlife News

Wood Bison (Alaska Buffalo) Herd on the Run | Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Pythons are eating alligators and everything else in Florida. Snake hunters stand poised to help. | NBC News

Pacific gopher snake | Wikipedia

Cottonmouth / Water Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus) | Savannah River Ecology Labratory, University of Georgia

Feral hog income opportunity for hunters, meat processors | Western Farmer-Stocklmnan

5-MeO-DMT: The 20-Minute Psychoactive Toad Experience That’s Transforming Lives | Forbes

Iguana Hunter Kills Giant Invasive Lizards in Florida | Outdoor Life

EATING IGUANA - Catching and Cooking Invasive Green Iguanas in Florida | TheTravelingClatt

American Coot, Pardon My Plate | The Meat Eater

Episode 97- Nelson Lichtenstein: The Battle for Labor Rights, Dignity and A Living Wage

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Nelson Lichtenstein. Nelson is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of History at the University of California Santa Barbara, where he directs the Center for the Study of Work, Labor, and Democracy. He received his B.A. from Dartmouth College in 1966 and his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1974. Thereafter he worked in publishing in New York and taught at The Catholic University of America and at the University of Virginia before joining the UCSB faculty in 2001.

He is the author or editor of 16 books, including a biography of the labor leader Walter Reuther and State of the Union: A Century of American Labor (2002, 2013 revised). His most recent books are Achieving Workers’ Rights in the Global Economy (2016); The Port Huron Statement: Sources and Legacies of the New Left’s Founding Manifesto (2015); The ILO From Geneva to the Pacific Rim (2015);The Retail Revolution: How Wal-Mart Created a Brave New World of Business (2009, 2010); The Right and Labor in America: Politics, Ideology, and Imagination (2012); A Contest of Ideas: Capital, Politics and Labor (2013); and American Capitalism: Social Thought and Political Economy in the Twentieth Century (2006). He has served on the editorial board of numerous journals and now is a member of the editorial board of the University of Illinois Press series in working-class history.

As director of the Center for the Study of Work, Labor, and Democracy, Lichtenstein and other UCSB faculty, including Alice O’Connor, Mary Furner, Eileen Boris and Stephen Weatherford, have created an interdisciplinary research and education initiative that hosts conferences and workshops that contribute to an understanding of the issues and ideas, past and present, illuminating the character of American capitalism and of the working class that sustains it. The Center administers an undergraduate minor in Labor Studies and a graduate-level Colloquium in Work, Labor, and Political Economy. Recent conferences, including “Beyond the New Deal Order” (2015), “The American Labor Movement: Crisis and Creativity” (2014), and “The Port Huron Statement at 50” (2012), are designed to probe historically resonate issues and help train a new generation of labor intellectuals.

Professor Lichtenstein has held fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Rockefeller and Guggenheim Foundations, the University of California, and from the Fulbright Commission and the Oregon Center for the Humanities. In 2008 he was elected to the Society of American Historians and in 2012 the Sidney Hillman Foundation awarded him its Sol Stetin Award for lifetime achievement in labor history. His reviews and opinion pieces have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Dissent, New Labor Forum, American Prospect, and academic journals. Reporters often seek is comments when they write on labor, politics, and supply chain issues. You can find more about Nelson on his Twitter @NelsonLichtens1.

Show Notes:

Nelson Lichtenstein | Department of History, University of California Santa Barbara

@NelsonLichtens1 | Twitter

The Making of the New Left | The New Yorker

What Made the Battle of Blair Mountain the Largest Labor Uprising in American History | Smithsonian Magazine

The Mine Wars (Documentary) | PBS

The Significance of the Battle of Blair Mountain, 100 Years Later | The Appalachian Voice

Majorities of adults see decline of union membership as bad for the U.S. and working people | Pew Research Center

The Upstart Union Challenging Starbucks | The New Yorker

@SBWorkersUnited | Twitter

What Company Owns The Most Real Estate? | Prudential California

Fredrickson, et al. v. Starbucks Corporation Case No. 1212-15734 | Starbucksoregonclassaction.com

The Teamsters' new chief is readying UPS drivers for a strike as he heads toward contract negotiations — and key moves show he's not bluffing | Business Insider

UPS Teamsters Kick Off Contract Fight | International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Amazon Workers Are Organizing a Global Struggle | The Intercept

‘What Choice Do I Have?’ Freight Train Conductors Are Forced to Work Tired, Sick, and Stressed | Motherboad, Tech By Vice News

Jimmy Hoffa: A closer look at the labor leader's life, work and disappearance | WDIV Local 4 Detroit

U.S. Steel Tower | Official Website

Episode 96- UC Merced's Dr. Roger Bales: Engineering Our Way Out of Climate Change

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr. Roger Bales. Dr. Bales is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering and a founding faculty member at UC Merced, and has been active in water- and climate-related research for over 35 years. His scholarship includes over 200 articles in peer-reviewed journals and proceedings, and more presentations, book chapters, and reports. Currently, his work focuses on California’s efforts to build the knowledge base and implement policies that adapt our water supplies, critical ecosystems and economy to the impacts of climate warming. He works with leaders in state agencies, elected officials, federal land managers, water leaders, non-governmental organizations, and other key decision makers on developing climate solutions for California. He is a fellow in the American Geophysical Union, the American Meteorological Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has been a professor at UC Merced since 2003, an Adjunct Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Berkeley since 2013. Previously, he was a Professor of hydrology at the University of Arizona from 1984 to 2003. He has served as Director of the Sierra Nevada Research Institute, the Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory, and the UC Water Security and Sustainability Research Initiative. He is currently co-director of the UC Center for Ecosystem Climate Solutions. You can follow Dr. Bales and his work via his Twitter @rbalesuc and his website rogerbales.com.

Show Notes:

Dr. Roger Bales | Official Website

Roger Bales | Twitter

US Drought Monitor | University of Nebraska at Lincoln

About | University of California at Merced

California Almond Industry Facts | Almond Board of California

Solar Aquagrid | Official Website

Low-cost solutions to global warming, air pollution, and energy insecurity for 145 countries by Jacobson, Von Krauland et al | Royal Society of Chemistry Energy & Environmental Science

2022 California Ballet Proposition Guide | California Secretary of State

The Chronicles Group | Official Website

Sierra Nevada Research Institute | Official Website

California's Watershed Healing Proposal | The Chronicles Group Youtube

Episode 95- Kerry Finsand: The ‘Solopreneur’ and mind behind the Successfully Depressed Podcast

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Kerry Finsand. Kerry is a mental health advocate and ‘solopreneur’ based in Portland, Oregon. He has spent over a decade in sales and marketing roles in the hospitality and technology industries working with small businesses to large companies like Whole Foods, Buffalo Wild Wings and Groupon. When his craft beer centric start-up Taplister was accepted into a technology incubator he decided to quit his day job and go for it with his company which was eventually acquired. Along the way he experienced many ups and downs while dealing with depression and anxiety. The work he put into the business and himself ultimately helped him get through those challenging times. Now Mr. Finsand has decided to put his experience of being an entrepreneur dealing with mental health challenges into a Podcast and Youtube channel (Successfully Depressed) that has the end goal of helping others like him. You can find more about Kerry and his show on his official website kerryfinsand.com

Show Notes:

Kerry Finsand | Official Website

Successfully Depressed | Google Podcasts

City Search | Official Website

Ward Cunningham | Wikipedia

Taplister to Continue On | Brewpublic

Oregon Brewers Festival | Official Website

Episode 94- Biologist Joanne Odden: Wolbachia, Symbiosis and the Origin of Species

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Joanne Odden. Joanne studies insect symbiosis and is a tenured Associate Professor of biology at Pacific University. As a teacher scholar, her passion is to examine tiny things (e.g. DNA and bacteria) which drive changes in insects over time. Joanne began her studies at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she received a B.S. in Microbiology and worked at a campus science outreach program. This spurred her inspiration to teach science. She studied the neural development of fruit fly embryos at University of Oregon, where she earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. During her first faculty position at Metropolitan State College of Denver, she developed an undergraduate research program in insect bacterial symbiosis. Joanne earned a Golden Key award for Excellence in Teaching in 2013. Currently, at Pacific University, she studies the evolution of symbiosis. Her model system is the charismatic association of Wolbachia bacteria within carabid beetles. She combines her interests in biology, travel and education by leading travel courses for undergraduate students to the Galapagos Islands and Tahiti.

Show Notes:

Joanne Odden, PhD | Pacific University

Symbiosis: The Art of Living Together | National Geographic

Exploitation and Cooperation by Cleaner Wrasse | University of Miami Shark Research

Epigenetic Memory | Nature

Wolbachia | ScienceDirect

Facts about tardigrades | LiveScience

Genus Bembidion | BugGuide

I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life by Ed Young | Amazon

Miller Moths | Colorado State University Extension Service

Consuming Creepy-Crawlies | Terro

Tiny animals survive exposure to space | European Space Agency

How the Zombie Fungus Takes Over Ants’ Bodies to Control Their Minds | The Atlantic

Episode 93- J.D. Roth: Get Rich Slowly with The Personal Finance Expert

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by J.D. Roth. J.D. is an accidental personal-finance expert. He founded GetRichSlowly.org in 2006 as a way to document his journey out of debt. Ironically, the website grew faster than he ever believed possible, allowing him to get rich *quickly*. Today, he's financially independent. Over the years, J.D. has written a book (Your Money: The Missing Manual), written the monthly "Your Money" column for Entrepreneur magazine, and (most recently) was commissioned by Audible and The Great Courses to create the five-hour audio project, "How to Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early".

Show Notes:

Get Rich Slowly | Official Website

Financial Regulations: Glass-Steagall to Dodd-Frank | Investopedia

Web 2.0 vs. Web 3.0: What's the difference? | TechTarget

Episode 92- Dr. Jessi Gold, MD MS: Preventing Burnout in Work, School and the Pandemic

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr. Jessi Gold, MD MS. Jessie is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Wellness, Engagement, and Outreach in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. She is a nationally recognized expert on healthcare worker mental health and burnout (particularly during the pandemic), college mental health, using social media and media for mental health advocacy, and the overlap between pop culture and mental health, including celebrity self-disclosure.

Dr. Gold is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. and M.S in Anthropology, the Yale School of Medicine, and completed her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Stanford University where she served as chief resident. Dr. Gold also writes for the popular press and has been featured in, among others, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, TIME, Forbes, In Style, and Self. Dr. Gold is actively working on a book about healthcare worker mental health and burnout during the pandemic for Simon Element and is a member of the Expert Advisory Council for the ViacomCBS Mental Health Storytelling Initiative and Co-author of the Mental Health Media Guide. You can find more about Jessi’s work and other media appearances at her website drjessigold.com as well as on social media @drjessigold on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

Show Notes:

Dr. Jessi Gold | Official Website

Dr. Jessi Gold | Twitter

Dr. Jessi Gold | Instagram

Dr. Jessi Gold | Tiktok

Your Body Knows You’re Burned Out | The New York Times

The Effect of Coronavirus Pandemic on Mental Health: Interview with Dr. Jessi Gold | MSNBC

Mister Rodgers Goes to Washington | PBS

Naomi Osaka Quits the French Open After News Conference Dispute | The New York Times

Episode 91- Ivan Katchanovski: US interference in Maidan Massacre, Zelensky is weak

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Prof. Ivan Katchanovski. Prof. Katchanovski teaches at the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa in Canada. He has held academic positions at Harvard University, the State University of New York at Potsdam, the University of Toronto, and the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress. He specializes in researching politics and conflicts in his native Ukraine. His publications include three books and numerous articles. Ivan is currently researching and writing a book about the Maidan Massacre that occurred on 18 February 2014. More specifically, Prof. Katchanovski is investigating who carried out the attack and if the United States and other western governments were involved in the planning with the far-right (formerly Neo-Nazi) political party Svoboda to initiate regime change. He will be presenting his findings this fall at the 118th American Political Science Association’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Montreal. You can find more about Ivan on his University of Ottawa profile, his ResearchGate profile and his Twitter @I_Katchanovski. Due to the dense nature of this episode’s topic, we have included a full transcript for reference on our website riksmind.com/listen/91ivankatchanovski

Show Notes:

Ivan Katchanovski | University of Ottawa

Ivan Katchanovski | Twitter

Ivan Katchanovski | Research Gate

Katchanovski, Ivan, The Maidan Massacre in Ukraine: Revelations from Trials and Investigation (November 29, 2021) | SSRN

Lies About Ukraine Conflict Are Standing in the Way of a Peaceful Resolution | Truthout

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What is the Minsk agreement? | Al Jazeera

Svoboda: The rise of Ukraine's ultra-nationalists | BBC News

The "Snipers' Massacre" on the Maidan in Ukraine, Ivan Katchanovski, Sept 2015 | Research Gate

Are Ukraine's vast natural resources a real reason behind Russia's invasion? | Business Today

Cleft Countries: Regional Political Divisions and Cultures in Post-Soviet Ukraine and Moldova by Ivan Katchanovski | Columbia University Press

Episode 90- Roe v Wade Fallout Fireside Chat plus Rik's lIbErTaRiaN fantasy

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Today it’s another classic fireside chat! Rik and Jon talk about the fallout from the earth shaking and dangerous Supreme Court decision to overturn the precedent set under Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (the devil is in the details), the effectiveness of the US system and Rik’s very Libertarian exoplanet cult fantasy.

Show Notes:

Supreme Court overturns constitutional right to abortion | SCOTUSblog

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade Denying Women The Right To Get An Abortion | The Young Turks

DOBBS, STATE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ET AL. v. JACKSON WOMEN’S HEALTH ORGANIZATION ET AL. CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT | United States Supreme Court

Thomas’s concurring opinion raises questions about what rights might be next. | The New York Times

What We Know About Universal Basic Income: a Cross-Synthesis of Reviews | Stanford University Basic Income Lab

The Beta Israel: The return of a lost tribe | The Jerusalem Post

Jesus Camp (2006) | IMDb

Exclusive: Self-described "Christian fascist" movement is trying to sabotage LGBTQ Pride Month | Salon

Episode 89- Lael Wilcox: The Incredible Life and Adventures of an Ultra Endurance Bike Racer

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Ultra Endurance Bike racer Lael Wilcox. Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Lael started commuting by bike in her 20s. Within a year, riding to work became riding across the country and then all over the world. She began ultra-distance racing in 2015 and holds the women’s records in the Tour Divide and Trans Am. In her own words Lael is “just happy to be riding my bike :).” Lael is motivated to encourage more people, especially women, to ride. She organizes Tucson GRIT, women’s adventure scholarships and bikepacking challenges. You can find more of Lael on her website LaelWilcox.com and her instagram @laelwilcox

Show Notes:

Lael Wilcox | Official Website

Lael Wilcox | Instagram

I Just Want To Ride - Lael Wilcox and the 2019 Tour Divide | Youtube

LAEL WILCOX FINISHES ARIZONA TRAIL IN RECORD TIME | Bikepacking.com

Ultra-Endurance Bikepack Racing For Beginners And Slower Cyclists | Exploring Wild

Bikepacking Touring vs Racing | Youtube

The stench of death: On Canada's Highway of Tears | Al Jazeera

Trans-Balkan Race | Official Website

Don’t Regret the Time: Lael Wilcox’s FKT Attempt on the Oregon Outback | The Radavist

Episode 88- Patrick L Jonson: What is Infinite Banking or How to Be Your Own Bank

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Patrick L. Johnson. Pat is and Infinite Banker and is dedicated to bringing as much value as he can to his community, in whatever form possible. He has over 20 years experience in teaching and coaching, and he uses that skill set to help others live life on their own terms. Specializing in Infinite Banking, his purpose has developed into a moral obligation to share this content with the world. Pat's favorite quote is by Jim Rohn, "Don't wish it were easier. Wish you were better." He uses that quote as inspiration to improve himself and serve others. As an avid coffee drinker, he is always pleased to hang out over coffee and learn more about you and your business. You can find more about Pat on his website PatrickLJohnson.com or by texting “BANK” to (321) 421-5213.

Show Notes:

Patrick Johnson | Official Website

Legacy Wealth Producers | Facebook

Infinite Banking: What Is It and How Does It Work? | GoBankingRates

Becoming Your Own Banker: Unlock the Infinite Banking Concept by R. Nelson Nash

What is Infinite Banking? | Nelson Nash Institute

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki

The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve by G. Edward Griffin

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act | Investopedia

Consumer Prices Are Still Climbing Rapidly | The New York Times

Episode 87- Lathen Gorbett, Filmmaker and Creator of Portland Love letter 'Bridge to Table'

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Lathen Gorbett. Lathen is a multimedia storyteller, journalist and creator. Lathen recently released his long awaited docuseries ‘Bridge to Table’. Created as a way to counter the sensationalized headlines about Portland during the BLM protests and pandemic in the summer of 2020, ‘Bridge to Table’ features some of Portland’s best restaurant people who give their own accounts of what the two years after Covid first shut down the city was like. They discuss the rich culture of Portland’s food scene and the difficulty of handling the pandemic, the regulations by the local government, the uncertainty of the virus and their own economic well being, as well as the riots and the 100 days of protest in downtown.

Gorbett has always felt called to use entertainment that promotes interesting and healthy dialogue to break down social barriers. To use Lathen’s own words: “…the human condition is the basis for anything of meaning to us…as humans.” You can find more about Lathen and his work at his official website LathenGorbet.com.

Show Notes:

Bridge to Table Episode 1: The Past Two Years | Youtube

Bridge to Table | Facebook

Bridge to Table | Instagram

Lathen Gorbett | Instagram

Episode 86- Connor Burton, Bodybuilder and co-host of the Blue Collar Fitness Podcast

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Conor Burton. Connor is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer for the Multnomah Athletic Club and NXT Level Fitness in the Portland, Oregon area and a Competitive Amateur Bodybuilder who has competed 5 times and is qualified for Nationals to become an IFBB Pro. He is Co-owner and Co-Host of the Blue Collar Fitness Podcast. Conor holds a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from Oregon State University. You can find more about Connor on his Instagram.

Show Notes:

Conor Burton Personal Training | Official Website

Connor Burton | Instagram
Blue Collar Fitness Podcast | Instagram

Blue Collar Fitness Podcast | Official Website

Blue Collar Fitness Podcast | Apple Podcast

Men’s Bodybuilding Categories and Divisions Explained | Spot Me Bro

Eat Right 4 Your Type (Revised and Updated): The Individualized Blood Type Diet Solution | Amazon

The Miracle Moring | Official Website

Andrew D. Huberman | Stanford University

Cephalopod | Britannica

Episode 85- Dr. Steven G. Deeks, MD: UCSF Medical researcher hunts cure for HIV/AIDS

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 27 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Steven G. Deeks, MD. Dr. Deeks is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He is an expert on HIV and its impact on health during antiretroviral therapy. In early 2020 he leveraged his HIV cohort (SCOPE) to implement one of the first prospective studies aimed at defining the natural history, biology and treatment of Long COVID (LIINC cohort). Dr. Deeks has published over 700 peer-reviewed articles, editorials and invited reviews on these and related topics. He is the contact principal investigator (PI) of DARE (the Delaney AIDS Research Enterprise), an NIH-funded international collaboratory aimed at developing a cure for HIV infection and the PI for the amfAR Institute for HIV Cure Research. He is also the contact PI for one of the adult cohort sites within RECOVER, a national Long COVID research program. Dr. Deeks was elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) and the Association of America Physicians (AAP) and serves on the scientific advisory board for Science Translational Medicine. He maintains a primary care clinic for people living with HIV. Check out more about Dr. Deeks on his UCSF profile.

Show Notes:

40 Years of AIDS: A Timeline of the Epidemic | UC San Francisco

US case of monkeypox reported in Massachusetts man | AP News

PrEP | HIV Basics | HIV/AIDS | CDC

The Modern Epidemic of Syphilis by Khalil G. Ghanem, M.D., Ph.D., Sanjay Ram, M.B., B.S., and Peter A. Rice, M.D. | The New England Journal of Medicine

Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry? | NPR

CCR5: From Natural Resistance to a New Anti-HIV Strategy by Lucia Lopalco | National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine

Veteran HIV/AIDS Researcher Helps Uncover a New Strategy Behind Potential Cure | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Experimental Gene Therapy Reverses Sickle Cell Disease for Years | Columbia University Medical Center

Long Covid: 'I have to choose between walking and talking' | BBC News

What Went Wrong With Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine Rollout? | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

If you've had omicron before, are you safe from infection by the new variants? | NPR News

‘I Had Never Felt Worse’: Long Covid Sufferers Are Struggling With Exercise | The New York Times

Episode 84- Guillotines and Gun Rights Fireside Chat, No TERFs allowed

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 20 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

It’s another classic and chaotic fireside chat! Jon delights and entertains with his experiences in the imperial core, Rik wears many shirts, Jon rants about TERFs. Its going down now, so stick around and enjoy the fun.

Show Notes:

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden | Smithsonian

Yayoi Kusama’s extraordinary survival story | BBC News

Patrick O'Donnell | Official Website

Episode 83- Ford Fischer of News2share.com, editor-in-chief covers extremism in US Politics

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Ford Fischer. Ford is a video journalist, primary source documentary filmmaker, and the Editor-in-Chief of News2Share.com, where he primarily focuses on political activism and extremism in the United States. His work has been featured on every major news network as well as Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe winning films. You can find more about Ford on his Twitter and News2share.com

Show Notes:

News2share | Official Website

News2Share | Youtube

Ford Fischer | Twitter

News2Share | Twitter

Primary Research | Purdue University Online Writing Lab (Purdue OWL)

Trey Yingst | Twitter

The Michael Brown killing: What you need to know | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Who was Freddie Gray? How did he die? And what led to the mistrial in Baltimore? | The Washington Post

We Own This City | HBO

Summer of Hate: Charlottesville, USA by Hawes Spencer | Amazon

Unite the Right, the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, explained | VOX

Two Years Ago, They Marched in Charlottesville. Where Are They Now? | Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Official Website

US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally | BBC News

A Voice of Hate in America’s Heartland | The New York Times

Readers Accuse Us of Normalizing a Nazi Sympathizer; We Respond | The New York Times

The Overton window | Conceptually

H. L. Hunt, American industrialist | Britannica

The Right‐Wing ‘Life Line’ Program, Lacking H. L. Hunt's Aid, Has Lost Radio Outlets and Revenues | The New York Times

Faith and Freedom Coalition | Open Secrets

No Joke: Trump Really Does Want To Buy Greenland | NPR

Trump reportedly wants to buy Greenland. So did the Truman administration. | The Washington Post

Punishing Disney, DeSantis Signals a Lasting G.O.P. Brawl With Business | The New York Times

Facebook accused of censorship after hundreds of US political pages purged | The Guardian

No Longer a Hater: The Long, Strange Journey of Megan Phelps-Roper | Observer

How YouTube’s Demonetization Strategy Fails — and What They Can Do About It | Cornell Tech

'Cowboys for Trump' founder appears in January 6-related trial | CNN

January 6 defendant Couy Griffin speaks out before and after verdict | News2Share Youtube

NASA paid SpaceX for safety review after Musk smoked pot | Politico

Elon Musk cancels Tesla car pre-order by 'super rude' customer | CBC News

So much for free speech: Flashback to when Musk cancelled ‘rude’ blogger’s Tesla | The London Economic

Tesla fired an employee after he posted driverless tech reviews on YouTube | CNBC

Elon Musk Admits Not 'Biggest Fan' of Nikola Tesla-- the Man Behind His Car Brand | Tech Times

Episode 82- Killah Priest: Rapper & Wu-Tang Killah Bee on Music, history & conspiracies

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 06 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by the man, the myth, the legend Killah Priest. Brooklyn rapper Killah Priest has spent his lengthy, respected career making intensely spiritual music that connects Gnostic religious philosophy with the contemporary Black struggle. He made his first appearances on several Wu-Tang Clan side and solo projects, including albums by Gravediggaz, Ol' Dirty Bastard, and Genius/GZA, leading to the signing of his group Sunz of Man and the release of his acclaimed debut album, 1998's Heavy Mental. After leaving the major-label system, he went independent with 2001's Priesthood, and became an integral member of supergroups the HRSMN (aka the Four Horsemen) and Black Market Militia. He's continued releasing ambitious, metaphor-heavy solo albums such as 2007's The Offering and 2013's The Psychic World of Walter Reed, and produced some of the most experimental, spiritually advanced work of his career with later works such as 2020's Rocket to Nebula.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Brownsville, Killah Priest (Walter Reed) became infatuated with hip-hop as a child, listening to old-school and new-school acts alike. He also was influenced by local figures Genius and Onyx's DJ Suave, who would often play local parties. Killah Priest began working on his rhyming and eventually earned a considerable reputation in his neighborhood, but instead of furthering his musical career, he took a sabbatical to educate himself, primarily about religion and history, which had a major impact on his songwriting. Priest made his return to rap in 1994, appearing on several Wu-Tang projects including Gravediggaz' 6 Feet Deep, Ol' Dirty Bastard's Return to the 36 Chambers, and Genius/GZA's seminal Liquid Swords. All of his cameos were noteworthy, but his role on Liquid Swords -- especially "B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)," essentially a Priest solo track -- earned special attention. By the end of 1996, his own group, Sunz of Man, was off the ground, having become the first act signed to Wu-Tang Records. In 1997, GZA suggested to Geffen that they should sign Priest, and the label took his advice. Priest worked on his debut solo album with True Master and 4th Disciple, two producers who were also associated with Wu-Tang. The resulting album, Heavy Mental, was dense with religious imagery and filled with evocative sounds. It received excellent reviews upon its March 1998 release and was a respectable commercial success, debuting at number 24 on the Billboard 200. Priest issued his second album, View from Masada, in May 2000, further bolstering his status as one of the most compelling solo artists in the extended Wu-Tang family (even though, at the time, he was disconnected from the crew). Although View from Masada was well-received, it failed to do well commercially, and he was dropped from his label.

While many rappers let go from a major-label either vanish or take years to resurface, Priest wasted no time and established his own imprint. July 2001's Priesthood, involving no Wu-Tang input whatsoever, was produced by Luminati and Nirocist, and released on the MC's Proverbs imprint. July 2003's Black August, however, came out on Recon. Although he certainly wasn't silent after this -- Black Market Militia (featuring Tragedy Khadafi and Hell Razah), the HRSMN (featuring Ras Kass, Kurupt, and Canibus), and Sunz of Man were ongoing concerns -- a few years passed before Priest's next solo album. March 2007's The Offering appeared on the Traffic-distributed Good Hands Records. His release schedule picked up considerably -- Behind the Stained Glass, Black August Revisited, and Beautiful Minds, the latter a full-length collaboration with Chief Kamachi, were all released in 2008. The Exorcist, Elizabeth, and several mixtapes appeared in 2009. The 3 Day Theory, featuring guest appearances by several emcees including Cappadonna, Ill Bill, and the Last Emperor, was released by Man Bites Dog in 2010. Following several delays, Killah Priest returned in 2013 with the ambitious double-CD The Psychic World of Walter Reed, a reunion of sorts with the Wu-Tang family, featuring guest rhymes and production by GZA, RZA, Inspectah Deck, and Ghostface Killah, as well as an appearance by George Clinton. The more sci-fi-themed Planet of the Gods appeared in 2015, and Priest formed the group Moon Crickets with Toronto-based rapper Lord Fury and DJ Mercilless. The Infinite Universe, with Vendetta Kingz, was released in 2016, and the mixtapes Don't Sit on the Speakers, Vol. 1 (with 4th Disciple) and The Untold Story of Walter Reed, Pt. 2 appeared in 2017. A 2020 mixtape with frequent collaborator Jordan River Banks, Journey to the Planet of the Gods preceded one of Priest's deepest, most abstract releases, Rocket to Nebula, an often-beatless record filled with reversed samples and ambient textures. A proper album with Banks, The Third Eye in Technicolor, closed out the year. The cinematic Lord Sun Heavy Mental 1.1 appeared in March of 2021.

Show Notes:

Killah Priest | Official Website

Killah Priest TV | Youtube

Killah Priest | Instagram

Killah Priest | Twitter

Killah Priest Discography | Discogs

Ghostface Killah | Twitter

RZA | Twitter

Nature Knows No Color-Line: Research into the Negro Ancestry in the White Race by J.A. Rogers | Amazon

The Songhai Empire | Students of History

Miyamoto Musashi, Japanese soldier-artist | Encyclopedia Britannica

Sunz of Man | Wikipedia

Jordan Maxwell | Killah Priest LIVE

Tehuti Amun Hotep Ra | Killah Priest LIVE

Sophia Stewart - Creator / Owner of The Matrix & Terminator Franchise | Killah Priest LIVE

Professor Abraham (Avi) Loeb | Dept. of Astronomy, Harvard University

Prof. Sara Seager | Official Website

Origin of the Species, From an Alien View | The New York Times

Santos Bonacci | Killah Priest LIVE

Episode 81- Micah Nelson aka Particle Kid, Psychedelics, his art, Hemp as the future

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Los Angeles-based musician and visual artist Micah Nelson. Micah, a prolific artist and musician of many disciplines, performs and releases under the name ‘Particle Kid’. Particle Kid’s new sprawling epic double-LP, ‘Time Capsule’, released April 22, ‘22 via Overseas Artists Records, pulls listeners down the rabbit hole to experience the music he’s been making over the past five years.

His self-described “experimental future-folk solo project” takes listeners on a nearly two-hour trip through various genres, ideas and sounds. An eclectic palette of sonic colors, both familiar and exploratory feelings painted together like a collage, as if 90s alt, 60s psych, 70s electric jazz, and some abstract future were all magazines—chopped up and somehow cohesively glued together by Micah’s voice and lyrics as well as guest spots from Margo Price, J Mascis and Sean Ono Lennon, among others.

Micah Nelson’s diverse releases as Particle Kid have taken an exploratory bent, combining lo-fi loops and strange textural elements with more straight forward Folk and Indie Rock songwriting. Micah, youngest son of country music icon Willie Nelson and occasional member of brother Lukas Nelson’s band, ‘Promise of the Real’, has been performing since his live debut at the age of 3, playing harmonica on stage with his dad. You can learn more about Micah’s artwork and music via his official website particlekid.com, His instagram @particlekid, Bandcamp, Spotify and Apple Music.

Show Notes:

Particle Kid | Official Website

Particle Kid | Bandcamp

Mickey Raphael | Official Website

Tato Melgar Discography | Discogs

Particle Kid’s “Everything is Bullshit” Music Video | Youtube

Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - MAPS | Official Website

Regenerative Agriculture 101 | Natural Resources Defense Council

Fantastic Fungi (2019) | IMDb

Hawaii Farmers Union United | Official Website

William Randolph Hearst – Anslinger’s Right Hand in Cannabis Prohibition | Veriheal

Hemp For Victory - USDA Full Official 1942 | Hemp Industries Association Youtube

Episode 80- Nick Ramos: Ukraine's Political History w Far Right Extremists, Russia's Invasion

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined again by friend of the show Nick Ramos. Nick is a podcaster and host of the History of the Cuban Revolution. Nick helps us work through all the wrinkles of the Ukraine - Russia conflict, all the way back from the Kievan Rus’ days to modern times. NATO Expansion and antagonism, The Monroe Doctrine, the murder of Georgiy Gongadze, the Euromaidan Revolution and the overthrowing of Viktor Yanukovych. We’ve got it all. Stick around and get some great info the mainstream media won’t tell you. You can follow Nick on his twitter @nickramos_1 and his History of the Cuban Revolution Podcast

Show Notes:

Ukraine’s Identity Crisis – from Independence to Invasion by Nick Ramos | 2nd Look News

NATO Expansion: What Gorbachev Heard | National Security Archive

Monroe Doctrine | Britannica

1936 Convention Regarding the Regime of The Straights, Adopted in Montreux, Switzerland on 20 July 1936 | Center for International Law at the National University of Singapore

The Nisour Square Massacre | Tidings Media

Blackwater Guards Found Guilty in 2007 Iraq Killings | The New York Times

Timeline of the Killing of Journalist Georgiy Gongadze | Justice for Journalists, Foundation for International Investigations of Crime against Media

Ukraine- A Murder in Kyiv, October 2005 | PBS Frontline

The Murder of Gongadze: 20 Years of Searching for the Truth | Public Interest Journalism Lab

Ukraine’s Euromaidan Revolution | The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington

Everything you need to know about the 2014 Ukraine crisis | Vox

The Far Right in Ukraine During the “Euromaidan” and the War in Donbas by Ivan Katchanovski | ResearchGate

Putin’s world: Selected quotes from a disturbing speech | Euractiv

Kaliningrad, city, Kaliningrad oblast, Russia | Britannica

Turkey’s Canal Istanbul dispute explained | AlJazeera

Turkey slams admirals' warning over Bosphorus treaty | France 24

Why Michael Shellenberger, A Centrist, Is Challenging California Gov. Gavin Newsom | HuffPost

Homelessness Meets Cluelessness: Michael Shellenberger applies conservative culture war clichés to the housing problem | The American Prospect

How Russia rescued the ruble | NPR Planet Money

Russia Asked China for Military and Economic Aid for Ukraine War, U.S. Officials Say | The New York Times

The 2021 Defense White Paper and Japan’s Taiwan Policy: Interview with Yasuhiro Matsuda | The National Bureau of Asian Research

Defeated Axis Powers Germany and Japan Rearm After Ukraine Invasion | Greek Reporter

War Is A Racket: Original Edition by Smedley D. Butler | Amazon

Yemen: US-made weapon used in air strike that killed scores in escalation of Saudi-led coalition attacks | Amnesty International

Episode 79- Jay Wellik: USGS-USAID Volcano Seismologist, Tongan Eruption, US Volcanoes

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Jay Wellik. Jay is a seismologist for the USAID-United States Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP). VDAP works as a liaison between USGS volcano observatories (Hawaii, Cascades, Alaska, California, and Yellowstone) and foreign volcano observatories. VDAP donates equipment and expertise with the goal of improving volcano monitoring efforts worldwide. Jay helps analyze and interpret seismic data to better understand volcanic activity and improve eruption forecasting. You can find more about Jay and his work on the USGS website.

Show Notes:

USGS | Twitter

USGS Volcano Disaster Assistance Program | Facebook

Who We Are and What We Do | USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory

Why the Tongan eruption will go down in the history of volcanology | Nature

2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai eruption and tsunami | Wikipeida

At least four killed after 7.4-magnitude quake shakes east Japan | Al Jazeera

Six types of volcanic eruptions | Britannica

The National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) | USGS

The Active Volcano in Alaska; Mount Pavlof | GeologyHub

Aleutian Islands | Wikipedia

Active Tectonics Program | State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Geological & Geophysical Surveys

Eyjafjallajökull | Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program

Artificial Intelligence Applications at the USGS by Hong Jiang, Ph.D. | USGS Maryland-Delaware-District of Columbia Water Science Center

Episode 78- Antonio de Jesus Garcia NYC Artist creates intimate artwork from his experiences

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Antonio de Jesus Garcia. Antonio is a young visual artist and poet who’s originally from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, now living in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. He has been making art and poetry for roughly 2 years creating over 500 pieces that are inspired by the people he meets everyday. Antonio sells his art in the streets of New York mostly showcasing his works in Washington Square Park, there Antonio connects with his audience by asking them to pick a number from 1 to 10 and then asks a question based on the number they picked. The intimate and vulnerable responses he gets from the people he meets later inspire many of his pieces. Now at 25, Antonio hopes to inspire people to do more than they ever believed possible not only with his art, also with his words. You can fine more of his work on his Instagram @antoniogarcia274

Show Notes:

Eagle Against the Sun: The American War With Japan by Ronald Spector | Amazon

The Hurt Locker (2008) | IMDb

Antonio Garcia NFTs | Rarible

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield

Episode 77- Gang Gang Chat w/ Andrew Allen: Fatshaming, NFL Football + the Cowboys suck

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Andrew Allen joins us for a chat! We make fun of Rik for being a Cowboys fan, Andrew got robbed at Costco, and we debate some NFL football. Stick around for the fun!

Show Notes:

Person on Orlando ride appeared to question seat restraint before 14-year-old boy fell to his death | CBS News

Number of participants in tackle football in the United States from 2006 to 2018 (in millions) | Statista

The NFL Once Banned All Black Players For 12 Years | Black History

Episode 76- Loren Fjord- Strength, Parkour traceur and natural movement coach

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are once again joined by our friend Loren Fjord. If you haven't caught our last episode with Loren, Loren’s time as a youth wasn’t spent playing team sports, but rather filled my days (and nights) vaulting fences, climbing trees, running from neighborhood dogs, jumping off rooftops, and getting into that which would, on the surface, be considered “mischief.” Parkour provided Fjord with a legitimate framework to pursue and foster his natural human abilities to walk, run, jump, crawl, roll, climb, and balance outside of conventional sports. Movement helped Fjord build a sense of self-confidence and a unique and tangible relationship with my capabilities based on truth rather than frivolous and arbitrary metrics so commonly applied today. Loren works with hundreds of amazing humans from children as young as 6 to adults in their 70s, from all backgrounds and walks of life, testing varied approaches to reverse movement dysfunction and gain strength, flexibility and new skills to improve overall physical literacy. Fjord also holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and Nutrition from Oregon State University.

Loren owns and operates HumanWild. HumanWild is an education platform designed to help you achieve movement freedom. The cross discipline program is woven together to help anyone bring their body into balance for optimal strength, range and skill development. Loren is offering a free 30 min coaching consult and 25% off your first month to any listeners of the RMP if you mention our show when you contact and sign up for Loren’s training programs. You can learn more about Loren and HumanWild on his website humanwild.co.

Show Notes:

HumanWild | Official Website

humanwild.co | Instagram

Can exercise extend your life? | Harvard Medical School

Homo erectus - A Bigger, Smarter, Faster Hominin Lineage by Van Arsdale et al. | Nature

George St-Pierre - Training gymnastics to get better at MMA | SalutemOfficial

STORROR | Youtube

District B13 | IMDb

Daniel Ilabaca | Parkour Wiki

Conor McGregor & Ido Portal This is Movement | Youtube

Weck Method RMT Ropes Part 1 (Intro) | Youtube

Episode 75- It's a Fireside Chat Baby! Rik's scared of Justin Trudeau + cheap Russian oil futures

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Oh shit it’s another Fireside Chat!! Rik and Jon are loose and ready to riff. Rik spent the last week in New York City, Jon had a very interesting week, Rik is scared of Justin Trudeau, Jon says ‘Fuck NATO’ with his whole chest and Rik gets us all a tight discount on Russian oil futures. Buckle up kiddos.

We as a podcast also wanted to say something about all of the hate that people have been levying at average everyday Russians. Facebook has announced recently that they will ‘temporarily allow‘ any kind of hateful posts and content directed at Russia and Russian people. This is ABHORRENT. We are completely disgusted by this. Average Russians have nothing to do with the actions of their government, just the same as Americans have little to do with the actions of the American government. Hate on Vladimir Putin. Hate on the Russian and American oligarchs. Hate on NATO. Those are your enemies. Those are the people who are escalating this war. Fight for peace ON ALL FRONTS. Don’t trust the media and don’t trust what the American government and NATO are telling you. Don’t be a fucking moron.

Show Notes:

The City That Never Sleeps (nickname) | Wikipedia

New Mexico: state, United States | Encyclopædia Britannica

A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca | Amazon

RT America ceases productions and lays off most of its staff | CNN

Yuan Jumps After Report on Saudis Weighing Its Use in Oil Deals | Bloomberg

Inflation Calculator, Find US Dollar's Value from 1913-2022 | US Inflation Calculator

Russia Asked China for Military and Economic Aid for Ukraine War, U.S. Officials Say | The New York Times

1420 | Youtube

Why the US scrapped Polish plans to give Ukraine fighter jets | Vox

F-35 Lightning II | Lockheed Martin

‘Turning point’: War in Ukraine tests shaky US-China relations | Al Jazeera News

Black Mirror ‘White Christmas” | IMDb

Episode 74- Dr. Matt Moynihan, PhD: Nuclear Fusion expert preps us for the coming clean energy future!

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by nuclear fusion expert and science communicator Dr. Matt Moynihan. Matt has been in nuclear fusion since 2006. Most of his work has been spent in science communication – finding ways to explain fusion power to the general public. He has a bachelor’s in chemical engineering from the University of Buffalo, and a masters and PhD from the University of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics. His PhD focused on finding ways to cheaply mass produce targets for the National Ignition Facility. He was also a Senior Nuclear Engineer for the US Navy working on ensuring the safety of US nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers. He has a consulting business helping investors understand fusion. He is a member of the US Fusion Industry Association where he sits on various (Space, Communications and Government) committees. He was the host of The Fusion Podcast and the organizer of The Nuclear Fusion Shark Tank. He was a top writer on Quora for nuclear fusion, with over 500 answers and over 1 million views. He is currently finishing a popular science book on Nuclear Fusion for Nature-Springier. Matt lives in Pittsburgh with his wife Alison and their new baby son. You can find more about Matt and his work on his website Fusionconsultant.net

Show Notes:

An Insiders’ View of Commercial Nuclear Fusion by Dr. Matt Moynihan | New Light Fusion Consultants

What is ITER? | ITER

Nuclear-Powered Ships | World Nuclear

The Fusion Driven Rocket: Nuclear Propulsion through Direct Conversion of Fusion Energy | NASA

The Kardashev Scale – Type I, II, III, IV & V Civilization | Futurism

DOE Explains...Nuclear Fusion Reactions | US Department of Energy

Home | Commonwealth Fusion Systems

WHAT IS A TOKAMAK AND HOW DOES IT WORK? | TWI Global

ITER tokamak assembly put on hold by regulator | World Nuclear News

Type One Energy | Official Website

General Fusion | Official Website

TAE Technologies | Official Website

Company History | SuperOx

Tesla (T) - Magnetic Field Intensity Unit | Scientific Committee

Development and large volume production of extremely high current density YBa2Cu3O7 superconducting wires for fusion | Nature

Livermore Reports Burning Plasma for Fusion Energy | EE Times

Princeton Fusion Systems | Official Website

How long does it take to get to Mars? | Space

Hyman G. Rickover | Atomic Heritage Foundation

S.512 - Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act | Congress.gov

TAE Technologies Gets $280 Million Funding Boost, No IPO in Sight | Market Realist

Finch (2021) | IMDb

Unlocking SPARC: HTS Magnet for Commercial Fusion Applications | Commonwealth Fusion Systems Youtube

The Fusion Podcast | Official Website

Nuclear Fusion Shark Tank | Official Website

Episode 73- The Young Turks' Bennie Carollo Russia / Ukraine News Special + NATO sucks (Are we the baddies?!)

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Today we’re joined once again by our favorite foreign policy galaxy brain Ben Carollo of the Young Turks Network (TYT). Ben puts all the details and threads of the current Russian invasion of Ukraine in the context of history. From World War I, American-Russian relations during World War II, the creation and expansion of NATO, all the way to beginning of Russia’s invasion last week. Once you hear Ben’s analysis, you’ll understand that this isn’t as cut and dry as the American media has made it out to be (shocker, we know).

For those who haven’t heard our last episode with Ben (you can listen here), Ben is a former Air Force Geospatial intelligence analyst, with a Masters in Biosecurity and Biodefense. Ben hosts a daily news show on Twitch, and is a host and contributor to The Young Turks Network. You can find more of Ben on her Twitter @BenjaminCarollo, Patreon, Ben’s Youtube, Rebel HQ Youtube, her Bleepblompben Twitch and Fridays at 4PM EST on the Young Turks Network Twitch.

Show Notes:

Beepblompben | Twtich

The Young Turks Network | Twitch

TYT | Official Website

Rebel HQ | Youtube

Benjamin Carollo | Ballotopedia

EXPAND NATO NOW by Henry Kissinger | The Washington Post Archives

YouTube blocks Russian news channels RT and Sputnik in Europe | The Verge

Russian-backed RT channel to lose Sky TV slot in UK within 24 hours | The Guardian

78 Days of Fear: Remembering NATO’s Bombing of Yugoslavia | Balkan Insight

List of Former Soviet Republics states with nuclear weapons | Wikipedia

3 EX-SOVIET STATES TO GIVE UP A-ARMS | The Washington Post Archives

The G.O.P. Is Making ‘Critical Race Theory’ the New ‘Shariah Law’ by Charles M. Blow | THe New York Times Opinion

Donetsk and Luhansk: What you should know about the ‘republics’ | Al Jazeera News

Never Forget That World War I Was Also Racist | Foreign Policy Magazine

Taiwan warns Chinese aircraft in its air defense zone | Reuters

Principles of China's Foreign Policy | Asia for Educators, Columbia University

Russia, China agree 30-year gas deal via new pipeline, to settle in euros | Reuters

Putin ‘ready’ for talks with Ukraine in Minsk: Kremlin | Al Jazeera

Ukrainian Mineral Mining Statistics | UkraineInvest

Episode 72- Fireside Chat w/ Rik & Jon Rik and Jon talk Joe Rogan, Steven Crowder is a N@zi

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

It’s another Fireside chat with the RMP boys. It’s another typical all over the place fireside. Follow us down the rabbit hole where we talk Joe Rogan, DK Metcalf, Jon calls Steven Crowder a Nazi (he’s right) and Rik shares his nutrition tips!

Show Notes:

Holiday Inn (1942) | IMDb

Jingle All the Way (1996) | IMDb

Joe Rogan Apologizes for ‘Shameful’ Past Use of Racial Slur | The New York Times

Joe Rogan’s Apology Video on Recent Controversy | Instagram

Steven Crowder | Wikipedia

Steven Crowder VS Amy Schumer Abstinence (Sex Before Marriage) | Youtube

Steven Crowder is one strike away from a permanent ban on YouTube after second suspension | Mashable

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World By Jack Weatherford | Penguin Random House

Episode 71- Bill Gillespie; WR Bench Press, NCAA / NFL Strength Coach Shares Wisdom

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Bill Gillespie. Bill is a Strength & Conditioning Coach with over 40 years of collegiate sports and NFL experience. Bill is also a world-renowned and highly decorated weightlifter. He is a 133-time and current world record holder in the equipped bench press with an unbelievable lift of 1129.8 lbs (!). He just set his current record on Jan. 22, 2022, at the 365Strong New Year Power Bash in Charlotte, NC, at the age of 62. Bill is a 23-time world champion in the bench press.

Bill attended college at Liberty University, where he was a four-time All-American and two-time small college national champion in the shot put. He held the school record for 24 years with an outdoor mark of 55’ 8-1/2".

Gillespie started off his brilliant career as an assistant strength and conditioning coach from 1983-1991 at Liberty University. After leaving Liberty in 1991, Bill became a member of the strength and conditioning staff at t he University of Washington, where he coached for 11 years. He started off as an assistant coach in 1991 and was named Pac-10 Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. In 1999, he was promoted to the Director of Strength and Conditioning. During his time there, Washington made nine bowl appearances and three consecutive trips to the Rose Bowl.

In 2003, Bill joined the strength and conditioning staff for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League where he stayed until 2005 before making his return to Liberty as the Director of Strength and Conditioning. Bill is a native of Tacoma, Washington. He and his wife Anita, have two children, Cameron and Rachel. You can find more about Bill on his Instagram.

Show Notes:

Bill Gillespie | Instagram

Bill Gillespie Equipped World Record Bench Press 1,129 lbs 2/22/22 | Maximum Iron

Bill Gillespie, Master Strength & Conditioning Coach, Class of 2002 | Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association

Bill Gillespie Competition Records | Open Powerlifting

Powerlifter Bill Gillespie Sets All-Time World Record Equipped Bench Press Of 512.5 Kilograms (1,129.9 Pounds) | BarBend

Westside Barbell | Official Website

Louie Simmons | Wikipedia

Louie Simmons Competition Records | Open Powerlifting

Westside vs the World (2019) | IMDb

Mike Bridges Competition Records | Open Powerlifting

Mike Bridges (1982) WORLD RECORD (181 lbs / 82.5 kg) POWERLIFTING TOTAL 954.5 KG | Youtube

Sorinex Exercise Equipment Official Website

Thorne | Official Website

KNOX Unflavored Gelatin | Amazon

Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet | National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Should you try the keto diet? | Harvard Health Publishing

Carb Backloading: Eating Carbs to Get Lean and Strong | Men’s Journal

Episode 70- Dr. Sara Seager: MIT scientist searching for life in the clouds of Venus

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr. Sara Seager. Dr. Seager is the Class of 1941 Professor of Planetary Science, Professor of Physics, and Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her past research is credited with laying the foundation for the field of exoplanet atmospheres, while her current research focuses on exoplanet atmospheres and the future search for signs of life by way of atmospheric biosignature gases. Professor Seager is involved with a number of space-based exoplanet searches including as the Deputy Science Director for the MIT-led NASA mission TESS, as the PI for the on-orbit JPL/MIT CubeSat ASTERIA, and as a lead for Starshade Rendezvous Mission (a space-based mission concept under technology development for direct imaging discovery and characterization of Earth analogs).

Before joining MIT in 2007, Professor Seager spent four years on the senior research staff at the Carnegie Institution of Washington preceded by three years at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ. Her PhD is from Harvard University, and her BSc from the University of Toronto. Among other accolades, Professor Seager is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a 2013 MacArthur Fellow. You can learn more about Dr. Seager and her work on her Twitter and her official website.

Show Notes:

Physics | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Smallest Lights in the Universe: A Memoir | Penguin Random House

Venus | NASA Solar System Exploration

Could acid-neutralizing life-forms make habitable pockets in Venus’ clouds? | MIT News

List of missions to Venus | Wikipedia

Venus phosphine find: Unexplained gas hints at potential for alien life | Cnet

Analysis of the characteristics of phosphine production by anaerobic digestion based on microbial community dynamics, metabolic pathways, and isolation of the phosphate-reducing strain by Fan, Niu, Zhang, Et al. | Science Direct

Phosphine | Encyclopedia Britannica

Life on Venus claim faces strongest challenge yet | Nature

Phosphine gas in the cloud decks of Venus by Greaves, J.S., Richards, A.M.S., Bains, W. et al. | Nature Astronomy

Re-analysis of the 267 GHz ALMA observations of Venus by Snellen, Guzman-Ramirez, Et al. | Astronomy and Astrophysics

James Webb Space Telescope | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

After Million-Mile Journey, James Webb Telescope Reaches Destination | The New York Times

‘Oumuamua | NASA

Gamma-ray Bursts | NASA Imagine The Universe!

Dogon People | Wikipedia

Ancient Aliens (TV Series 2009–) | IMDb

Life on Venus? This rocket company is already planning a mission to have a closer look | the_byte

Episode 69- Daniele Bolelli: host of 'History on Fire' shares his story with us

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Daniele Bolelli. Daniele is an Italian writer, university professor, martial artist, and podcaster based in Southern California. He is the author of several books on philosophy, and martial arts, including On the Warrior's Path. Known for his writing since the 1990s in Italy and the early 2000s in the United States, Bolelli rose to greater public prominence in the 2010s, beginning with his appearances on popular podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience. He went on to create his own podcasts, and has hosted The Drunken Taoist since 2012 and History on Fire since 2015.

Bolelli holds M.As in American Indian Studies and history from UCLA and California State University, Long Beach, and did postdoctoral research in history at Cardiff University. As a professor, he has taught a wide variety of courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences on topics including Native American history and culture, Taoist philosophy, and Ancient Rome. Currently, he teaches at California State University at Long Beach and Santa Monica College. You can find more about Daniele on Official Website, Twitter and Instagram.

Show Notes:

Daniele Bolelli | Official Website

History on Fire Podcast | Official Website

The Drunken Taoist Podcast | Official Website

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844—1900) | Internet Encyclopedia of Phiolosophy

Civilized to Death, The Price of Progress by Christopher Ryan | Simon & Schuster

Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality by Christopher Ryan | Goodreads

‘The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable’ by Nassim Nicholas Taleb | The New York Times

A Long Walk to Freedom: 1918-1962: Early Years, 1918-1962 v. 1 by Nelson Mandela | Goodreads

Hardcore History Podcast | Dan Carlin Official Website

Preaching conservation: Theodore Roosevelt and the rhetoric of civil religion by Leroy Dorsey | Texas A&M University Libraries

What Has Posterity Ever Done for Us? | Quote Investigator

Episode 68- Justin Hurworth: OHSU research analyst talks brains in boxes

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Justin Hurworth. Justin is a research data analyst at The Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center at Oregon Health Science University. He specializes in pathological sectioning, post mortem 7T imaging, and image data synthesis and analysis. At the Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center, Justin performs immunohisto-chemistry analysis and immunofluorescence analysis. Justin graduated from Pacific University with a Bachelors in Mathematics, with an emphasis in Biomathematics and a Minor in Biology. You can find more about the Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center on their official website.

Show Notes:

The Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center | Oregon Health Science University

Alzheimer's disease research milestones | Alzheimer's Association

What You Need to Know About Aducanumab | Duke Health

Bioinformatics | National Human Genome Research Institute

Episode 67- Dr. Todd Duncan, PhD: Pacific University professor responds to Dr. Loeb

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr. Todd Duncan, PhD. Dr. Duncan is a cosmologist whose teaching and writing help to connect everyday human experience to a big picture, cosmic perspective. He currently teaches physics at Pacific University and directs the Science Integration Institute. Dr. Duncan combines a research background in physics with experience teaching science concepts to a wide range of audiences, from elementary school to graduate courses and programs for the general public. He’s the author of "Glimpses of Wonder," and coauthor of "Your Cosmic Context: An Introduction to Modern Cosmology."

Todd received his undergraduate degree in physics from the University of Illinois, an M. Phil. from Cambridge University as a Churchill Scholar, and a doctorate in astrophysics from the University of Chicago where he was an NSF Fellow. He joined the faculty of the Center for Science Education at Portland State University in 1997 to pursue his interest in interdisciplinary "big questions" research and its application to science education. In 1998 he founded the Science Integration Institute as a forum for people looking to explore what it means to be human in the universe as understood by modern science. You can find more about Dr. Duncan from his book “Glimpses of Wonder” on Amazon, LinkedIn and at Pacific University.

Show Notes:

Physics | Pacific University

Cosmos (TV Mini Series 1980) | IMDb

Philosophy of Cosmolog by Christopher Smeenk and George Ellis | The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Winter 2017 Edition)

Gaia Hypothesis | Harvard University

The Difference Between Human and Cetacean Brains | Underwater 360°

Are Whales Smarter Than We Are? | Scientific American

Green Flashes: Sun, Moon, Venus, Mercury | NASA

NEO Basics | NASA JPL Center for Near Earth Object Studies

This Interstellar Asteroid Is Accelerating | Science Connected Magazine

What Is Behind The U.S. Navy’s ‘UFO’ Fusion Energy Patent? | Forbes

High Frequency Gravitational Waves - Induced Propulsion by Salvatore Cezar Pais | SAE Mobilus

The Higgs Boson | CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research

Dark Energy, Dark Matter | NASA

What Is the Weak Force? | Live Science

Moscovium | The Royal Society of Chemistry

Evidence suggests UFO whistleblower Bob Lazar was telling the truth all along | Toronto Star

The Dogon, the Nommos and Sirius B | The Museum of Unnatural History

The astronomical knowledge of the Dogon tribe of Mali dating back to 3200 BC | Face2Face Africa

Episode 66- ¡ It's a Fireside Chat, ye ye brøther!: Posi vibes and new years resolutions

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

It’s a fireside chat, baby! Rik and Jon chop it up in their first conversation of the year. The boys get caught in their ‘fi fis’ and mourn Bob Saget, talk New Year’s resolutions, stand up comedy and Jon blows Rik’s mind again with Matrix lore. Don’t be an L7 weenie and get on in here and embrace the chaos.

Show Notes:

Comedian-actor Bob Saget found dead inside Orlando hotel room, deputies say | Fox 35 Orlando

Chelsea Peretti | IMDb

Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats Official Trailer | Netflix

Jordan Peele | IMDb

Joanna Newsom | Drag City Records

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear | Official Website

J. Krishnamurti | Official Website

Reflections on the Self by Jiddu Krishnamurti | Goodreads

The Wachowskis | Wikipedia

‘The Matrix’ has always been a trans story, and now audiences can’t ignore it by Olivia McCormack | The Lily

Grave Encounters (2011) | IMDb

Life After People | Wikipedia

Don't Look Up (2021) | IMDb

Episode 65- Eric W. Ross: What is Cultural Studies and why is it important?

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Eric Ross. Eric lives in Washington, DC and is a Star Trek fan, a Dungeon Master, a Taco Bell enthusiast and a PhD candidate in Cultural Studies at George Mason University. He writes about museums, and conflicts over history and memory. Since 2017, he has also been an instructor teaching intro to Social Justice classes to first year college students.

Additionally, Mr. Ross is an active member of the George Mason chapter of the Association of American University Professors (AAUP). Before graduate school, he spent two years working with Americorps in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eric is not on social media, so don’t expect to fine him anywhere but at George Mason Univ.

Show Notes:

Americorps | Official Website

American Studies | Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies, University of South Florida

Stuart Hall and the Rise of Cultural Studies | The New Yorker

Museum of the Bible | Wikipedia

A Bible museum is a good idea. The one that's opening is not. | Vox

After 'Missteps' And Controversies, Museum Of The Bible Works To Clean Up Its Act | NPR

Met Museum Removes Sackler Name From Wing Over Opioid Ties | The New York Times

Sackler family | Wikipedia

The Temple Of Dendur | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Montana seeks to lift protections for bears around Glacier | NBC Montana

Police: Armed carjacking suspect committed string of crimes leading up to Monday morning shooting | KGW8 Portland

Episode 64- Olin Hannum: Oregon State Univ Marching Band & how to live the 'drill life'

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Olin Hannum. Olin currently serves as Associate Director of Bands at Oregon State University where he oversees and directs all aspects of the OSU Marching and Athletics Bands program. Hannum is a sought-after arranger for marching ensemble. His arrangements have been performed by competitive and non-competitive groups at the middle school, high school, and collegiate level, across the west coast but primarily in California. His charts have a reputation for being audience accessible and artistically impactful, with a consciousness to the needs of individual musicians through thoughtful choices of line. You can learn more about Olin on his website OlinHannum.com

Show Notes:

Olin Hannum | Official Website

AMusEd | A Music Educators' Podcast & Blog

List of marching bands | Wikipedia

Wind instrument | Wikipedia

What does a conductor actually do? | BBC

Chattanooga High School Dynamo Marching band - 1958-59 - AR Casavant | Youtube

Precision Drill by A.R. Casavant | Amazon

A Brief History of Marching Band | The Daily Chomp

Marching Band: an in depth look at the history of the sport | The LaSabre

The Ohio State University Marching Band Marching Fundamentals Rev. 2009 | The Ohio State University

Chet Baker: The Life And Legacy Of 'The James Dean Of Jazz' | uDiscover Music

A tragic plane crash denied horn-rock juggernaut Chase their legacy | The Chicago Reader

Patto – Patto/Hold Your Fire | The Progressive Aspect

Searching for Sugar Man (2021) | IMDb

Harper Lee, Author of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ Dies at 89 | The New York Times

Johann Sebastian Bach | Baroque Composers and Musicians

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy | Mendelssohn Gesellschaft

How Well Do Dogs and Other Animals Hear? | Louisiana State university

The Spirit and Sound of OSU | The Oregon State Marching Band

Episode 63- 1st LT Darian Kauffman: US Army Apache pilot reveals the real Army life

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by 1st LT Darian Kauffman. 1st LT Kauffman is an AH-64 Apache helicopter pilot in the US Army. Darian tells us all about practical life in the army as well as shares fun stores of his experiences as an Apache attack helicopter pilot.

Show Notes:

Apache Attack Helicopter (AH-64A/D) | Army Technology

Ranks | US Army

From pilots to ramp agents - U.S. airlines go all out to staff up | Reuters

Tank Commander Couse | US Army Base Fort Benning Official Website

United States Air Force | Wikipedia

Officer Candidate School | US Army

Counterinsurgency | Wikipedia

Armed Forces of Ukraine | Wikipedia

Atlas News reporting on Ukrainian Military Drones | Instagram

Episode 62- Fireside Chat w/ Rik & Jon: kind of a bummercast and Jon blows Rik's mind

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Today it’s a classic Fireside chat. Rik and Jon chop it up over some shop talk, Jon goes off on a rant about the Bush family (shocker, we know), Rik reads a book about Hitler, and Jon serves up some hot takes. Come for the laughs and knowledge, stick around for the chaos.

As requested by Rik, here are

“Jon’s Top 5 Books that Radicalized Me Into The Disenfranchised Leftist I Am Today”

Crossing the Rubicon: The Decline of the American Empire at the End of the Age of Oil by Michael C. Rupert

Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, the Powerful Forces That Put It in the White House, and What Their Influence Means for America by Russ Baker

The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy and Its Geostrategic Imperatives by Zbigniew Brzezinski

I Lost My Love in Baghdad: A Modern War Story by Michael Hastings

Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA by Tim Weiner

Show Notes:

Spanish-American War | HISTORY

Operation Paperclip | Jewish Virtual Library

In Cold War, U.S. Spy Agencies Used 1,000 Nazis | The New York Times

A US Coast Guard patrol unexpectedly encountered Chinese warships near Alaska’s Aleutian Islands | Artic Today

When The CIA Recruited Nazis To Fight The Cold War | Nazis In The CIA | Timeline

George H.W. Bush, American War Criminal | The Intercept

Truth, War and Consequences (full documentary) | FRONTLINE

What if Russia invaded the Baltics? | CaspianReport

Interview: San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Surge in Looting, Smash-and-Grab Robberie | KPIX SF Bay Area

The Baltic Tragedy - Nazi and Soviet occupation in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania | Youtube

Episode 61- Connor Laubenstein of Group Golf Therapy Podcast: Golf and mental health

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Connor Laubenstein. Connor, along with Bradford Wilson and Drew Westphal, host Group Golf Therapy Podcast. Group Golf Therapy is a podcast about the intersection of golf and mental health: how the sport makes us laugh, cry, and bubble with rage. You can find more about Connor on his blog TheBagBandit.com and Instagram @thebagbandit and the Group Golf Therapy Podcast on Spotify their Instagram @groupgolftherapy.

Show Notes:

Requirements for NZ citizenship | New Zealand Government

Golf Attire Etiquette | Golfweek

PGA Tour | Official Website

LPGA Tour | Official Website

Under the Bib: Sun Shades and Golf Dresses | The Bag Bandit

History of Woman’s Professional Golf | Professional Golfers Career College

Episode 60- Dr. Andrea Haverkamp: labor organizer shares working class struggles

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr. Andrea Haverkamp. Dr. Haverkamp (she/her) recently completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering with a doctoral minor in Queer Studies at Oregon State University. Her research explores the experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming students in engineering and computer science, such as their sources of community support and collective resiliency in the face of adversity.

Dr. Haverkamp serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Engineering, Social Justice, and Peace, an open-source scholarly publication exploring the intersections of engineering and inequity across the globe. She also has involvement in American Society for Engineering Education and Society of Women Engineers. Before her Ph.D., Dr. Haverkamp has worked as an engineer in the Federal government and served as a science education volunteer with the Peace Corps in Liberia.

She is currently a labor organizer supporting healthcare and hospital workers in Seattle with United Food & Commercial Workers Local 21, and previously served as President of Coalition of Graduate Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 6069 at Oregon State University. She is a dual-card International Workers of the World union member and also a member of Socialist Alternative. You can find more about Dr. Haverkamp on her twitter, instagram, LinkedIn and her blog sjengineers.blog.

Show Notes:

Hoyte, Kansas | Wikipedia

Battle of Blair Mountain | Wikipedia

The Great Battle of Blair Mountain | Youtube

Sacco and Vanzetti | Wikipedia

2021 Union Members Summary | United State Bureau of Labor Statistics

Starbucks Union Vote Sets Up a Watershed Moment for U.S. Labor | Bloomberg

David Graeber | Wikipedia

Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber | Goodreads

The Labor Day Graph That Says It All | Jacobin Magazine

John Deere tried replacing union workers with scabs — and immediately had tractor crash in their plant: report | RawStory

Farmers Fight John Deere Over Who Gets to Fix an $800,000 Tractor | Bloomberg

Emma Goldman, Anarchism and Other Essays | University of California at Berkeley

Nassim Nicholas Taleb | Wikipedia

Why unions are good for workers—especially in a crisis like COVID-19: 12 policies that would boost worker rights, safety, and wages | Economic Policy Institute

The Death and Life of American Labor: Toward a New Workers’ Movement by Stanley Aronowitz | Verso Books

Anarchism, Or The Revolutionary Movement of the Twenty-first Century by Andrej Grubacic and David Graeber | The Anarchist Library

What is the future of capitalism? by Conrad Cartmell, Josh Decker, Andrea Haverkamp, and Doug Lain | The Platypus Affiliated Society

Shop Floor Organizing at Amazon w/ Amazonians United Chicagoland | Laborwave Radio Podcast

Episode 59- Isaac Hegge: cryptocurrency, what is blockchain and the future of trading

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Isaac Hegge. Isaac is an amature stock and cryptocurrency trader. Isaac in his own words is an Aspiring Stonk & Cryptocurrency Soothsayer. Isaac continues: ‘Crypto? I barely know her. I've been traditionally investing for years & self-taught everything I know...I may not always be right, but that doesn't use alchemy on Money👌.’ Disclaimer: This podcast is NOT financial advice. We are not licensed financial advisers. This is all for fun. Don’t be a dumbass, do your due diligence 🚀💎👐.

Show Notes:

Parachains | Polkadot Network

Cardano | Coindesk

What are smart contracts on blockchain? | IBM

An Introduction to Smart Contracts and Their Potential and Inherent Limitations by Stuart D. Levi and Alex B. Lipton, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance

How Crypto Staking Works | NerdWallet

Squid Game Token Crashes; Developers Say They’ve Left the Project | Coindesk

Internet Computer | CoinGecko

Robinhood Markets | Wikipedia

Robinhood, and its role in the GameStop saga, explained | Vox

Robinhood claims it ONLY forced the sale of GameStop shares if they were bought with borrowed funds - after trading restrictions and mandatory share liquidations drew outrage | The Daily Mail

Jack Henry & Associates Inc. | Official Website

Blockchain, explained | MIT Sloan

4chan | Wikipedia

WallStreetBets GameStop Short Squeeze - DM me feet and/or (hairy only) armpit pics if you’d like me to explain the GameStop situation | Know Your Meme

r/wallstreebets | Reddit

r/SecurityAnalysis | Reddit

Farming Simulation Blockchain games | Medium

Episode 58- Dr. Avi Loeb: Daring Harvard scientist defies the scientific establishment & his search for Extraterrestrial Life

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr. Avi Loeb. Dr. Loeb is the Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science at Harvard University and a bestselling author (in lists of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Die Zeit, Der Spiegel, L'Express and more). He received a PhD in Physics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel at age 24 (1980-1986), led the first international project supported by the Strategic Defense Initiative (1983-1988), and was subsequently a long-term member of the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton (1988-1993). Loeb has written 8 books, including most recently, Extraterrestrial (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2021), and about 800 papers (with an h-index of 117) on a wide range of topics, including black holes, the first stars, the search for extraterrestrial life and the future of the Universe. Loeb is the Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation (2007-present) within the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics , and also serves as the Head of the Galileo Project (2021-present). He had been the longest serving Chair of Harvard's Department of Astronomy (2011-2020) and the Founding Director of Harvard's Black Hole Initiative (2016-2021). He is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the American Physical Society, and the International Academy of Astronautics. Loeb is a former member of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) at the White House, a former chair of the Board on Physics and Astronomy of the National Academies (2018-2021) and a current member of the Advisory Board for "Einstein: Visualize the Impossible" of the Hebrew University. He also chairs the Advisory Committee for the Breakthrough Starshot Initiative (2016-present) and serves as the Science Theory Director for all Initiatives of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. In 2012, TIME magazine selected Loeb as one of the 25 most influential people in space and in 2020 Loeb was selected among the 14 most inspiring Israelis of the last decade. You can find more about Dr. Loeb, including his commentaries on innovation and diversity here.

Show Notes:

Talpiot program | Wikipedia

Princeton University | Official Website

Department of Astronomy | Harvard University

Black Hole Initiative | Harvard University

Galileo Galilei | Wikipedia

The natural history of ‘Oumuamua by The ‘Oumuamua ISSI Team | Nature Astronomy

Why Oumuamua, the Interstellar Visitor, Looks Eerily Familiar | The New York Times

2020 Mars Mission Perseverance Rover | NASA

Was Our Universe Created in a Laboratory? by Avi Loeb | Scientific American

Dark Matter | Wikipedia

Variable Speed of Light | Wikipedia

João Magueijo | Wikipedia

New Horizons | NASA

2020 SO | Wikipedia

New Data Confirm 2020 SO to Be the Upper Centaur Rocket Booster From the 1960's | NASA JPL at CalTech

Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth by Avi Loeb | HMH Books

Big Bang | Wikipedia

Panspermia | Wikipedia

Famous Mars Meteorite's 'Fossils': What Arctic Rocks Can Tell Us | Space.com

Fermi paradox | Wikipedia

Noah’s Spaceship by Avi Loeb | Scientific American

The Galileo Project for the Systematic Scientific Search for Evidence of Extraterrestrial Technological Artifacts | Harvard University

Was the Interstellar Object ‘Oumuamua a Nitrogen Iceberg? by Avi Loeb | Scientific American

/‘Oumuamua as an N2 ice fragment of an exo-Pluto

surface: I. Size and Compositional Constraints by Alan P. Jackson and Steven J. Desch | arvix.org

Episode 57- Spooky Fireside Chat w/ Rik, Jon and Sammy Ramirez

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today is a spooky Halloween fireside chat featuring Rik, Jon and our newest RMP team member Sammy Ramirez. The RMP crew hash it out about movies and movie scores! Be sure to stick around!

Show Notes:

Casino Royale | IMDb

Skyfall | IMDb

GoldenEye 007 (1997 video game) | Wikipedia

As Above, So Below (2014) | IMDb

Star Wars | Wookipedia

Khan Noonien Singh | Wikipedia

Star Trek (2009) | Wikipedia

Suicide Squad (2016) | IMDb

John Williams | Wikipedia

Hans Zimmer | Wikipedia

Episode 56- Lathen Gorbett

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Lathen Gorbett. Lathen is a multimedia storyteller, journalist and creator. Gorbett has always felt called to use entertainment that promotes interesting and healthy dialogue to break down social barriers. To use Lathen’s own words: “…the human condition is the basis for anything of meaning to us…as humans.” You can find more about Lathen and his work at his official website LathenGorbet.com.

Show Notes:

ʻOumuamua | Wikipedia

Kitchen Confidential Updated Edition: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain | Amazon

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear

The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone | Amazon

The War of Art | Steven Pressfield

Michael Shellenberger | Wikipedia

Episode 55- Andrew Allen feat. Jon and Rik Impromptu Fireside Chat

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we’re joined by friend of the show Andrew Allen for an impromptu fireside chat. Andrew is a Western Oregon University Alum and is currently living in Toledo, Ohio with his wife Dr. Krista Allen, DO. Andrew works in Social Work with at risk youth and coaches football and track. From the Oregon shores, Colorado Rockies and Michigan Great Lakes and everything in between, Andrew loves to explore and seek new adventures outdoors. Stick around and enjoy the chaos. Follow Andrew on instagram @ AndyA5

Show Notes:

'Squid Game' conquered the world, but speaks to Korea | NPR

Bums Podcast | Listen Notes

#LubeLife Water Based Personal Lubricant, 55 Gallon Sex Lube for Men, Women and Couples | Amazon

Mark Zuckerberg Statement RE: Facebook Whistleblower | Facebook

Long Before Divorce, Bill Gates Had Reputation for Questionable Behavior | The New York Times

The Gateses’ Public Split Spotlights a Secretive Fortune | The New York Times

Bend shooting suspect charged in killing of Barry Washington Jr. | OPB

Newberg school employee goes to work in blackface, is put on leave | OPB

Newberg school board officially approves policy banning political symbols | OPB

Highly Vaccinated Israel Is Seeing A Dramatic Surge In New COVID Cases. Here's Why | NPR

Why did we grow up thinking a piercing in the right ear was gay? | Mel Magazine

Episode 54- Kyle Topfer of Scientist Rebellion | Part 2

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Kyle Topfer is back for part 2 to continue where we left our conversion on the state of the climate in part 1. To refresh you, Kyle is an Environmental Scientist & and member/activist of Scientist Rebellion. Scientist Rebellion, sister organization to Extinction Rebellion, are the group responsible for the recent earth-shaking leak of Part 3 of the upcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment report. You can find more about Kyle and Scientist Rebellion on Kyle’s Linkdin and Scientist Rebellion’s Official Website, Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Show Notes:

Judge issues protest warning as Paralympian jailed for plane stunt | The Guardian

UK climate protesters face tougher penalties for blocking roads | Reuters

Lawyer who sued Chevron sentenced to six months in contempt case | Reuters

The 10 Most Important Crops In The World | Business Insider

Why Are Haitian Migrants Gathering at the U.S. Border? | Council on Foreign Relations

The Silicon Valley wealthy have become super doomsday preppers by buying remote New Zealand properties, getting eye surgeries, and stockpiling ammo and food | Business Insider

Windshield Phenomenon | Wikipedia

A giant insect ecosystem is collapsing due to humans. It's a catastrophe | The Guardian

Invasive species in Australia | Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West by Stephen Ambrose | Amazon

Is The Secret To A Healthier Microbiome Hidden In The Hadza Diet? | NPR

Lynx | Wikipedia

Climate tipping points — too risky to bet against | Nature

A Major Ocean Current May Be Hurtling Towards Collapse | Gizmodo

Episode 53- Mushroom Town Fireside Chat w/ Rik and Jon

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today’s another glorious fireside chat. Rik and Jon suit up and head for their starship to hear about Jon’s experience with psilocybin mushrooms. Do we head for a bummercast? Listen in and find out!

Show Notes:

Psychedelic Treatment with Psilocybin Relieves Major Depression, Study Shows | John Hopkins Medicine

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield | Amazon

Episode 52- Kyle Topfer of Scientist Rebellion | Part 1

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Kyle Topfer. Kyle is an Environmental Scientist & and member/activist of Scientist Rebellion. Scientist Rebellion, sister organization to Extinction Rebellion, are the group responsible for the recent earth-shaking leak of Part 3 of the upcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment report. With so much vital information to cover, this will be a RMP Special 2 part episode. You can find more about Kyle and Scientist Rebellion on Kyle’s Linkdin and Scientist Rebellion’s Official Website, Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

As a quick note, be sure to subscribe to our new Youtube! We will be posting our weekly episodes there as well in video format. Check back in weekly for a new visualizer episode! And who knows? Maybe there might be some video episodes coming too ;)

Show Notes:

Scientist Rebellion | Official Website

Extinction Rebellion | Official Website

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change | Official Website

IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. Part III Leak| Full Document

Why Milankovitch (Orbital) Cycles Can't Explain Earth's Current Warming | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Venus was once more Earth-like, but climate change made it uninhabitable | The Conversation

The US military is a bigger polluter than more than 100 countries combined | Quartz

Environmental impacts of hydropower | EnergrySage

Breeder Reactor | Encyclopedia Britannica

Sir David King (Chemist) | Wikipedia

OSU Divest to meet with foundation | Corvallis Gazette Times

No, Oregon State University Did Not Divest | Divestment Facts

Episode 51- Rick Giavonette

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Rick is a Whiskey collector, connoisseur and reviewer. Rick does not have any ties to a distillery or whiskey company, he’s just a regular guy who wants to learn, collect, and drink whiskey. Rick started an Instagram in 2017 and ever since, he’s called this his Brown Liquor Quest. You can find Rick on his Instagram @brownliquor_quest.

Show Notes:

@brownliquor_quest | Instagram

Buffalo Trace Still Years Away From Its Whiskey Supply Catching Up To Demand | The Whiskey Wash

How Can Different Craft Whiskeys Come From One Big Distillery? | Whiskey Advocate

The Untold Story of Military Special, the U.S. Armed Forces’ Own Bourbon | Vine Pair

Neat: The Story of Bourbon | IMDb

Episode 50- Benjamin Carollo of the Young Turks

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Benjamin Carollo. Ben is a former Air Force Geospatial intelligence analyst, with a Masters in Biosecurity and Biodefense. Ben hosts a daily news show on Twitch, and is a contributor to The Young Turks Network. We dive into biodefense, foreign policy and a whole host of topics. You can find more of Ben on his Twitter @BenjaminCarollo, Patreon, Ben’s Youtube, Rebel HQ Youtube, His Bleepblompben Twitch and Fridays at 4PM EST on the Young Turks Network Twitch

Show Notes:

Beepblompben | Twtich

The Young Turks Network | Twitch

TYT | Official Website

Rebel HQ | Youtube

Benjamin Carollo | Ballotopedia

Stryker | Wikipedia

Ian Todd | Ballotpedia

Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident | Wikipedia

Column: Trump’s brand of war is killing more civilians than before by Doyale McManus | Los Angeles Times

Biodefense and Related Programs | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 1 | Wikipedia

The differences between SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 | European Parliamentary Research Service

What is the ACE2 receptor, how is it connected to coronavirus and why might it be key to treating COVID-19? The experts explain | The Conversation

Gain of Function Research | National Institute of Health

Could preon stars reveal a hidden reality? | NewScientist

Smallpox: a disease and a weapon | International Journal of Infectious Dieses

SARS: The First Pandemic of the 21st Century | Pediatric Research

George W. Bush in 2005: 'If we wait for a pandemic to appear, it will be too late to prepare' | ABC News

ORDER FROM CHAOS: An ideal public health model? Vietnam’s state-led, preventative, low-cost response to COVID-19 | The Brookings Institution

MORTALITY ANALYSES | John Hopkins University & Medicine Corona Virus Research Center

Saving Throws | 5e System Reference Document

Episode 49- Laszlo Montgomery, Host of The China History Podcast

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Laszlo Montgomery. Laszlo is the founder of Teacup Media. He researches, writes, and records each episode of his 4 shows: The China History Podcast, The Chinese Sayings Podcast, and the China Vintage Hour. Laszlo has worked in the China market for over 30 years and possesses a deep passion, appreciation, and understanding of its unique culture, compelling history, and captivating stories. With a home base in sunny Southern California, Laszlo is also available to travel for speaking engagements, lectures, and interviews. You can find Laszlo on his official website Teacut.media

Show Notes:

Ningbo | Wikipedia

Thomas Graham Jr. (Diplomat) | Wikipedia

History According to Bob | Official Website

If you have a smart TV, take a closer look at your privacy settings | CNBC

China’s Rise, South China Sea, and Rules-Based International Order: A View From the Philippines | The Diplomat

China has built the world's largest navy. Now what's Beijing going to do with it? | CNN

Eagle vs Dragon: How the U.S. and Chinese Navies Stack Up | National Defense Magazine

Science and Civilization in China | Cambridge Press

The top 5 military contractors ate $2 trillion during the Afghanistan War | Speaking Security

Episode 48- Chef A.G. Franco

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Chef A. G. Franco. Aaron is a Chef, Author, World traveler & MMA enthusiast living life to the fullest before expiring. Aaron’s life goal are to direct films after his culinary career & continue writing novels in the meantime.

Show Notes:

Stage (Cooking) | Wikipedia

Inside Japan’s Chicano Subculture | New York Times

Episode 47.5- The Taliban Fireside Chat Special w/ Rik and Jon

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000

It's a bonus Fireside chat. Hang With Rik and Jon while they talk Afghanistan and the US’s botched pull-out, as well as a whole host of topics.

Show Notes:

The Taliban are sitting on $1 trillion worth of minerals the world desperately needs | CNN Business

Moderna's Experimental HIV Vaccine Could Begin Human Trials as Soon as This Week | ScienceAlert

Alaska was leased to the U.S. for 99 years... What? | Russian Beyond

150 Years After Sale of Alaska, Some Russians Have Second Thoughts | The New York Times

Stories of black Americans, who fled to the USSR to escape race discrimination | RT Documentary

Los Confederados in Brazil: Recreating the Southern American Dream | Georgetown Journal of History

The town in Brazil that embraces the Confederate flag | BBC News

Episode 47- Chris Casias: Adventurer, Beemaster, Caretaker

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:21:47 +0000

Today we’re joined by Chris Casias. Chris describes himself as “Adventurer, Beemaster, Caretaker. These are the ABC's about me. Do the right thing, even if it may cost more.”

Show Notes:

Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons | National Center for Biotechnology Information

Kick Off Your Shoes: Barefoot man goes viral on TikTok | The South African

The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases | US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Holocene extinction | Wikipedia

About us | Fungi Perfecti

Fungus provides powerful medicine in fighting honey bee viruses | Science Daily

Manuka Honey | WebMD

Horrified new owners of old farmhouse find more than 400,000 bees living in its walls | Daily Star

A single honeybee has cloned itself hundreds of millions of times | NewScientist

Episode 46- Lissa Olson

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:26:42 +0000

Today we are joined by Lissa Olson. Lissa is a former head Track and Field coach of Purdue University and current professor of Kinesiology at Las Positas College. Lissa has coached men’s and women’s track at the University of Washington, Washington State University, Purdue University, University of South Florida and the University of California, Berkeley.

Show Notes:

Central Washington Wildcats | Wikipedia

Las Positas College | Official Website

Greg Olson, Offensive Coordinator | Las Vegas Raiders

Episode 45- Fireside Chat with Rik and Jon

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:04:25 +0000

Today Rik and Jon sit down for a rare happy and positive fireside chat. No bummer casts this week! We cover a lot of good things and exciting things. Join us and for once we won’t depress you!

Show Notes:

Jus sanguinis | Wikipedia

Episode 44- Luke Bigeh

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Luke Bigeh. Luke is the eyes behind the videography company Video Co. Video Co is an Oregon based videography company dedicated to creating content like never before. We have years of experience not only filming, but working in a vast array of industries. You can find more about Video Co. on their Official Website and Instagram @VideoCoVideos

Show Notes:

What is a Catch Basin? | The BrickKicker

The #Vanlife Business Is Booming | The New York Times

Episode 43- Julian Barton

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined IN PERSON (!) by Julian Barton. Julian is the owner/operator of Vice Canning, Inc., a mobile canning company in the Portland, Ore Metro area. You can learn more about Vice at vicecanning.com.

Show Notes:

Soaring Pandemic Alcohol Sales Cause Concern For Doctors | Forbes

9 Trends in the Beer Industry to Watch in 2021 | Hop Culture

Porn 'n Chicken (TV Movie 2002) | IMDb

Episode 42- Nick Ramos

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined again by Nick Ramos. Nick is a podcaster and host of the History of the Cuban Revolution. Nick is joining us to get us up to speed on the recent July 11 protests and quickly developing situation in Cuba. You can follow Nick on his twitter @nickramos_1 and his History of the Cuban Revolution Podcast

Show Notes:

Thoughts on the Cuban Protests by Nick Ramos | Medium

Cuba says Abdala vaccine 92.28% effective against coronavirus | Reuters

Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on Protests in Cuba | The White House

Platt Amendment | Wikipedia

Plantados (2021) | IMDb

Episode 41- Scott Purdue

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined for a very informal episode by Scott Purdue. Scott is Rik's former coworker and roommate, as well as a runner. Come join the hang with us!

Show Notes:

Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West | Amazon

Marathon des Sables | Wikipedia

Coastal floods in Netherlands | Climate Change Post

Episode 40- Gaby Hogan

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Gaby Hogan. Gaby is a food scientist who decided to turn her passion for eating into a career. She graduated from Washington State University with a bachelors degree in food science and has spent her career exploring the magic of potatoes, dairy, and dietary supplements. Eating is an experience to be enjoyed, and experimenting with flavors and textures brings playing with your food to a whole new level.

Show Notes:

Food Waste in America: Facts and Statistics | Rubicon

11 Famous Chefs Who Are Trying to Save the World With Food | Global Citizen

10 Vegan Seafood Brands to Check Out | VegOut

About Nuun | Nuun Hydration

OSU researchers discover the unicorn - seaweed that tastes like bacon! | Oregon State University

Ice Wine | Wikipedia

Episode 39- Andrew Allen

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we’re joined again by friend of the show Andrew Allen. Rik, Andrew and DeMarco in his wind tunnel of a studio ( who despite his best efforts can’t make today a bummercast) have a chat about politics, the current state of their fitness goals and more prison stock talk!

Episode 38- OH NO WERE LATE Fireside Chat

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 04:57:04 +0000

Today we come to you late with a brand new fireside chat (blame DeMarco, he was too busy getting married to post the pod on time.) We cover all sorts of stuff from China to hedge funds prison stocks.

Episode 37- Cori Metzgar

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Cori Metzgar. Metzgar is entering her fifth year as the Director of Sports Performance at Western Oregon University, in Monmoth, Ore, after joining the Wolves in October 2011. Metzgar joined the Wolves after spending five years at Washington State University as the strength and conditioning specialist for the baseball, volleyball, soccer and women's swimming programs. During her last three years at WSU, Metzgar worked as the Associate Director. She also spent two years working with the cross country, tennis and rowing programs aat WSU and had the opportunity to assist with the football strength and conditioning program every year during her stay with the Cougars.

Prior to arriving in Pullman, Metzgar worked at Colorado State University where she served stints as the head and assistant strength and conditioning coach. She also had a two year stop at Ohio State as a professional intern with the Buckeyes strength and conditioning program and did her graduate assistantship at Western Michigan University.

Metzgar is a certified member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS), the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC) and USA Weightlifting. She received her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Fort Lewis College in 1998 and her master's in physical education from Western Michigan in 2000. Metzgar also became a Master Strength Coach (MSCC) in May 2015.

Episode 36- Claudia Zavala

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:14:06 +0000

Today we are joined by Claudia Zavala. Claudia is a reproductive justice advocate based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Show Notes:

What is the “Woman’s Right to Know Act?” | Unrestrict Minnesota

The Governor Of Texas Has Signed A Law That Bans Abortion As Early As 6 Weeks | NPR

Texas Senate approves bill to ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned | The Hill

The Impact of Legalized Abortion on Crime Over the Last Two Decades | Becker Friedman Institute

Supreme Court to Hear Abortion Case Challenging Roe v. Wade | New York Times

State Partisan Composition | National Conference of State Legislatures

Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born | BBC News

Abortion restrictions put women’s health, safety and wellbeing at risk | Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health

Do You Know the Abortion Laws in Minnesota? | UnRestrict Minnesota

Governor Newsom Previews $1 Billion in Budget Proposal to Jump-Start New Homeless Fund | Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Episode 35- Victor Villegas

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 28 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Victor Villegas. Victor Villegas is Technology & Media Support Coordinator for Oregon State University Division of Extension & Engagement. Publicly, he is more widely known for his K-12 STEAM outreach and engagement efforts, especially with under-served, under-represented youth. He is fully bilingual and bicultural, a diversity, equity and inclusion advocate, and has a passion for engaging and inspiring youth. His main STEAM engagement strategy is using the Arts to reach students who are not typically drawn to STEM subjects, showing how Art, when integrated with STEM , can jumpstart their interest in STEM and help them understand STEM subjects better, furthering their knowledge and inspiring them to pursue STEM/STEAM education and career pathways. Villegas usually accomplishes this via his alter-ego as DroneSinger, the “Weird Al” of drones – World’s #1 creator of parody songs about drones. He leverages this “fame”, along with drones, robots, music, humor, puppetry/ventriloquism, poetry and storytelling, to spark kids’ interested in STEAM. You can find Victor’s website dronsinger.com, Instagram, Youtube and LinkedIn

Episode 34- Loren Fjord

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 21 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 34- Loren Fjord

Today we are joined by Loren Fjord. Fjord is a passionate critical thinking human that enjoys sharing his collected knowledge with others and learning from everyone he meets along this great journey of life. You can find more about Loren on his website HumanWild.Co and Instagram

Show Notes:

Parkour | Wikipedia

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON SLEEP, SUPPLEMENTS, SUNLIGHT, AND STIMULATION — STANFORD NEUROSCIENTIST ANDREW HUBERMAN, PHD | The Kevin Rose Show

Is modern life making us miserable? ‘Civilized to Death’ author Christopher Ryan thinks so. | Seattle Times

Nile Wilson | Youtube

Speed of Sport | Instagram

Episode 33- Alia Mira aka Alia Synesthesia

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 14 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 33- Alia Mira aka Alia Synesthesia

Today we are joined by Alia Mira aka Alia Synesthesia . Alia is a multi-instrumentalist, trained operatic singer, neo-classical composer, cellist & drummer. Known for her deep mezzo-soprano voice and experimental distorted cello technique, Alia carries her unique, exotic sound across genres. Alia is Yakut (Siberian first nations), and was born and raised in North Siberia, where she started her music education at 6, subsequently immigrating to Canada at the age of 14 where she currently resides. In addition to music and art, Alia also has several degrees related to computer science and video game design. You can find Alia on her website aliasynesthesia.com, Facebook and Instagram

Show Notes:

Happy People: A Year in the Taiga | Wikipedia

Boreal Forest (Taiga) | Wikipedia

Yakutsk | Wikipedia

The Metaverse is Coming – Are You Ready? | Talking Influence

Beeple sold an NFT for $69 million | The Verge

Why platforms had to cut off Trump and Parler | The Verge

A Few More Thoughts On The Total Deplatforming Of Parler & Infrastructure Content Moderation | Techdirt

He Created the Web. Now He’s Out to Remake the Digital World | NY Times

Internet 2.0 Encryption | Internet 2.0

Episode 33- 'I Can't Believe It's Not Bummer!™' Fireside Chat

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 07 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 33- 'I Can't Believe It's Not Bummer!™' Fireside Chat

Rik and Jon team up for a much less bummer fireside chat. Hang out with us and hear Jon fully trigger Rik about the pandemic.

Episode 32- Josh Roth

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 32- Josh Roth

Today we are joined by Josh Roth. Josh is a head fund accountant. Josh will help walk us through all the talk about crypto currency exchanges and the markets reactions to it.

Show Notes:

Current Prices | Coinbase

Dogecoin | Official Website

Bitcoin Price Index | Coindesk

Per-Transaction Fees | Investopedia

Mooncoin Current Price | Crypto.com

Crypto Tax 2021: A Complete US Guide | CoinDesk

Texas’s Gold Depository- A “Bank” For Gold Based Money | Mises Institute

Episode 31- Patrick Murray

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 31- Patrick Murray

Today we are joined by Patrick Murray. Patrick is an Indianapolis based stand up comedian. David Letterman once told him "Good set" which is probably a big deal.

Episode 30- Big Fudge

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Big Fudge. Fudge is a comedian and former professional basketball player based out of Portland, Oregon. You can find Fudge on Instagram and TikTok

Episode 29- The Bummer Cast

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 29- The Bummer Cast

On this week’s episode, Rik takes a turn for the worst and guides Jon down the deep and dark hole that is the future or world politics and reddit.

Show Notes:

The Collapse | Reddit

Canada | Reddit

China’s island fortifications are a challenge to international norms | DefenseNews

Biden Administration Urges Supreme Court To Let Cops Enter Homes And Seize Guns Without A Warrant | Forbes

Chinese Hacking Spree Hit an ‘Astronomical’ Number of Victims | Wired

We have 12 years to limit climate change catastrophe, warns UN | The Guardian

Episode 28.5- Bonus chat with Andrew Allen

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

We recorded a shot convo with Andrew between the three of us talking more about topics we coved in episode 28.

Episode 28- 75 Hard Completion Recap w/ Andrew Allen

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Today Show is we are joined by Rik’s friend Andrew Allen. They discuss the challenges they faced during their now completed “75 Hard Challenge.”

Episode 27- Nick Ramos

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 27- Nick Ramos

Today we are joined by Nick Ramos. Nick is a podcaster and host of the History of the Cuban Revolution podcast. Ramos was born and raised on the island of Cuba. He hopes his work can help the Cubans better comprehend their history, and through doing so, breech a political divide.

You can find Nick on Twitter at twitter.com/NickRamos_1 and at ThinkAboutHistory.podbean.com.

Show Notes:

Santería | Wikipedia

Che Guevara | Wikipedia

Fidel Castro | Wikipedia

Foco | Wikipedia

Episode 26- Ryan Palmer

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Episode 26- Ryan Palmer

Today we are joined by Ryan Palmer. Ryan is a Mycologist and owner of Will Valley Mushrooms. Will Valley Mushrooms specializes in gourmet mushrooms delivered locally, and mushroom cultivation supplies and advice for growers of all skill levels around the world.

You can find Ryan on his website Willvalley.com and Facebook at facebook.com/willvalleymushrooms/

Show Notes:

Trypophobia or the Fear of Holes | verywellmind

Gnosis | Wikipedia

About Us | Fungi Perfectic

Neuronal Health – Can Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms Help? | US National Library of Medicine

Ectomycorrhiza | Wikipedia

Myco-heterotrophy | Wikipedia

Meet the Man Dedicating His Life to Uncovering Rare Mushrooms | Vice

Truffles vs. Mushrooms | Eataly

Episode 25- Dana Reason

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Episode 25- Dana Reason

Today we are joined by Dana Reason. Reason is Assistant Professor of Contemporary Music at Oregon State University, where she serves as Coordinator of Popular Music; Contemporary Music and Ecampus Music. Reason’s awards include a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Grant from Canada; and was a commissioned artist of the High Desert Museum/Oregon Cultural Grant. Reason studied composition with Alcides Lanza and John Rea at McGill University and with Pauline Oliveros and Alvin Curran at Mills College. She continued her development of improvised music forms with George E. Lewis and Anthony Davis, at the University of California, San Diego. As a performer, composer and improvising artist, she is documented on over 20 recordings. As a performer, she has toured and appeared at Frau Musica Nova, Banff Center for the Arts, The Stone (NYC), Stanford University, IF Festival, Improvisers Summit, High Zero 2020 Festival, Suoni Populo, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Spring Reverb, and Is that Jazz? Festival, ICASP, Guelph Jazz Festival, Western Front (B.C), and Improvisation Summit of Portland, as well as performed in Canada and Europe. Reason came to Oregon State University after being a teaching assistant at the University of California, San Diego and at Mills College, Oakland.

You can find Dana on her website Danareason.com.

Show Notes:

DJ Spooky | Wikipedia

Jerri Bartholomew, Department of Microbiology | Oregon State University

Sonification Soundbox | Georgia Tech University

MUSE: A Musical Data Sonification Toolkit

Orality | Wikipedia

Learning Music: Notation vs. Oral Tradition | Mixolydianblog

George Lewis | Wikipedia

Scratch (2001 Film) | Wikipedia

Nubya Garcia- The Message Continues | Youtube

Who is Jill Scott | Hidden Beach Recordings

Kamasi Washington | Wikipedia

The Internet (Band) | Wikipedia

Episode 24- Fireside Chat with Rik and DJDM

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Today Rik and DJDM catch up on current events and what’s been going on with them.

Episode 23 - Kyle Andersen

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Episode 22- Lane Kawaoka

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Episode 22- Lane Kawaoka

On today’s show we are joined by Lane Kawaoka. Lane is a Real Estate Investor, Mentor and founder of SimplePassiveCashflow.com. After graduating from the University of Washington (BS Industrial Engineering and MS Civil Engineering), Lane worked as professional engineer for several years. In 2019, Lane left his job to become a full-time real estate investor and mentor. Currently, Lane’s portfolio holds over 4,200 units in 12 US markets. A Forbes Real Estate Council member, Lane’s goal is to reach the “critical mass” stage of investing and shift into “cruise control” stage to really live his passive cashflow dreams.

You can find more about Lane on his website SimplePassiveCashflow.com. He is also on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

Show Notes:

How to Use Price-To-Rent Ratio | Investopedia

America’s Fastest-Growing States | U.S. News and World Report

Three Types of Real Estate Markets | TruePoint Capital

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor | KellerInk Books

Episode 21- Alex Grossi

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On today’s show we are joined by Alex Grossi. Alex is a Venture capitalist, previously early-stage startup operations and M&A investment banking

Show Notes:

How the 2008 financial crisis crashed the economy and changed the world | PBS NewsHour

Melvin Capital, hedge fund that bet against GameStop, lost more than 50% in January | CNBC News

Melvin Capital | Wikipedia

Greenlight Capital | Wikipedia

WallStreetBets’ “DFV” Still Holding; Down $5.1M Today On GameStop | WatchOutShorts

Episode 20- Dr. Trischa Goodnow

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr. Trischa Goodnow. Dr. Goodnow (Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh) teaches courses in rhetorical theory and criticism, popular culture and freedom of Speech at the Oregon State University School of Arts and Communication. Her primary research focus is on visual rhetoric about which she studies the rhetoric of photography and memorials. She has also published in the area of popular culture and humor.

Show Notes:

Moment protesters storm US Capitol Building | BBC News

Neil Postman | Wikipedia

The Information Glut | Stanford University

Joseph Goebbels On the “Big Lie” | Jewish Virtual Library

What is media literacy, and why is it important? | Common Sense Media

Citizens United v. FEC | Federal Election Commission

FY 2021 Omnibus Appropriations Bill | National Conference of State Legislatures

Defunding the Police Will Actually Make Us Safer | American Civil Liberties Union

Make America White Again? | The Atlantic

How One Man Convinced 200 Ku Klux Klan Members To Give Up Their Robes | NPR

How Selma's 'Bloody Sunday' Became a Turning Point in the Civil Rights Movement | History

Trump Calls on Pence To Reject Electoral Votes. Pence Says He Won't | NPR

Badge-less police officers are showing up at protests. It’s dangerous. | Washington Post

Who Is ‘Umbrella Man’? Mystery Vandal At Minneapolis Riot Spurs Conspiracy Theories | Forbes

Episode 19.5- Bonus Fireside Chat w/ Luke Yokoyama

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Join us for a bonus fireside chat with Luke Yokoyama! Music, Hip Hop G.O.A.T.s and more!

Episode 19- Luke Yokoyama

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined for a conversion with Luke Yokoyama. Luke is a mixing and mastering engineer based in Oregon. He started his quest for audio in 2013 after realizing that he had more struggles and obsession over getting the perfect tone out of his guitar rig, rather than focusing on learning how to improve on playing the actual thing. Despite going to school for a music degree, he enjoys doing more tedious tasks to improve the music sonically, rather than musically. Although Luke's specialty in mixing lies more with electronic music, his flexibility, skills and attention to detail allows him to work with variety of different genres. Some artists that Luke has worked with and or currently working with are: Ethereal Delusions, Glitterwolf, Marheem and Tonedeaf.

You can find Luke on Instagram @imlyoko and Twitter @lyokoofficial

Emergency r/WallStreetBets | Stock Market | Top 5 Movie Fireside Chat

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Today's Fireside chat was intended to be a movie discussion show slated for the future. However, given the incredible events happening in the stock market, we felt we had to get this out now!

We discuss our personal Top 5 favorite movies as well as the current events surrounding the rise of the retail traders at r/wallstreetbets, how the hedge funds are getting their lunch eaten by the nerds, and the future of trading.

Episode 18- Timothy Smith

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined for a conversation with Timothy Smith. Timothy is a fashion and beauty photographer based in New York. Upon receiving a Master Degree in Digital Photography from the School of Visual Arts, Timothy has worked on a myriad of published editorial and advertisement projects. As the director of all of his shoots, he has a keen eye for detail in curating stories and uniquely capturing moments. This passion bleeds through his work, leaving an imprint on every subject he works with.

You can find more of Timothy at his website timothy-smith.com and his Instagram @timothy_smith_

Show Notes:

Spider Man | Wikipedia

Elizabeth City State University | Official Website

Black Swan | Wikipedia

G4 (TV Network) | Wikipedia

School of Visual Arts | Official Website

Major League Gaming | Official Website

Dad How Do I? | Youtube

Man On The Moon III: The Chosen | Wikipedia

Lupe Fiasco | Wikipedia

Gentrification in a Brooklyn Neighborhood Forces Residents to Move On | New York Times

Dominique Drakeford | Instagram

Victor Cruz | Wikipedia

Opinion: What Obama gets wrong on ‘defund the police’ | CNN

Soul Fire Farms | Official website

Defunding the Police Will Actually Make Us Safer | American Civil Liberties Union

Thomas Graham Jr. | Wikipedia

Episode 17- Brian T. Bradley

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Today we are joined for a conversion with Brian T. Bradley, Brian is a leading Educator and nationally recognized Asset Protection Attorney for High Risk Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Real Estate Investors and Ultra High Net Worth Families. Brian’s goal is to give you peace of mind knowing your assets are safe. Brian was selected to the Best Attorneys of America List 2020, Lawyers of Distinction List 3 years in a row 2018 through 2020, Super Lawyers Rising Star List 2015, nominated to America’s Top 100 High Stake Litigators List. He also writes and teaches on High-End Asset Protection.

You can learn more about Brian and his practice at btblegal.com and Linkedin

Show Notes:

What An Asset Protection Attorney Does | Asset Protection Planners

Arizona State Baseball | D1 Baseball

Trial of Michael Jackson | Wikipedia

Judge Brings Hammer Down in "‘Cages Kids’ Case | The Santa Barbara Independent

Will vs. Trust: What’s the Difference? | Investopedia

The Great Recession | Wikipedia

Robert Kiyosaki | Wikipedia

Cook Islands Trust | Offshore-Protection.com

Cook Islands, A Paradise of Untouchable Assets | New York Times

Today’s Rampage at the Capitol, As It Happened | New York Times

Identity Politics | Wikipedia

FBI calls for help identifying people who stormed Capitol | NBC News

Royce Garcia | Wikipedia

BELIEVE ft Les Brown, Tyrese Gibson | Youtube

What is a Soul Tie? | Spirit Vine

The Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin | Institute for Principle Studies

Bond Market | Wikipedia

Book Review: Rich Dad Poor Dad | Medium

Episode 16- RMP Fireside Chat- The 2020 Closing Show

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Today we’re doing a fireside chat with Rik and DJDM. We go everywhere. 2021 Goals, Aliens, The Bush Family. Come down the rabbit hole.

You can follow DJDM on twitter @djdadcore , on instagram.com/jonthomsonphotography and his band GlitterWølf's bandcamp.

Follow Rik and Jon on our new show instagram @riksmindpodcast and our new Facebook page!

Show Notes:

Huey and the InFLOWentials | Facebook

To Pimp A Butterfly- Kendrick Lamar | Youtube Music

Serena Isioma | Official Website

GlitterWølf | Bandcamp

KBVR-FM: Oregon State University College Radio Station

Phone addiction not driven by notifications, study finds | BBC News

UFO Report Could Be Published by Government Agencies in 180 Days | Newsweek

Former Israeli space security chief says extraterrestrials exist, and Trump knows about it | NBC News

Paul Hellyer - Wikipedia

Alien technology the best hope to 'save our planet:' ex-defence boss | Ottawa Citizen (Archived Copy)

Secret UFO files? In Canada the truth is out there — online and searchable | Toronto Star

Remembering Zimbabwe’s great alien invasion | Mail & Guardian

Mothman | Wikipedia

Indrid Cold | Cryptid Wiki | Fandom

The Mothman of Point Pleasant | IMDb

Tuskegee Syphilis Study | Wikipedia

Harvard and the Making of the Unabomber |The Atlantic

Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill with Dan Piepenbring – review | The Guardian

How Bush's grandfather helped Hitler's rise to power | The Guardian

Smedley Butler and the 1930s Plot to Overthrow the President | Arcadia Publishing

Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, America's Invisible Government, and the Hidden History of the Last Fifty Years | Bloomsbury Publishing

Son of A Hitman | High Five Content

Winds of Change | Crooked Media

Episode 15- DJ Jones

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Join us this week for a conversation with DJ Jones. DJ is an outdoorsman and athlete. Originally from Florida, DJ is an avid hunter and outdoorsman, traveling all over the United States to pursue his passion and promote greater visibility for the African American hunter. A graduate of the University of Minnesota- Duluth and UMD Bulldog Football alumnus, Dj now resides with his family in Minnesota.

Find DJ on Youtube and Instagram at DJonesOutdoors

Show Notes:

Duluth, Minnesota | City-data

University of Minnesota- Duluth Bulldogs | Wikipedia

Wayne Endicott | Instagram

The Bow Rack, Springfield, OR

Is Hunting Too White | The Meat Eater

Minnesota Deer Season 2020 Calendar- Grand Forks Herald

Wisconsin Deer Searon 2020 Calendar | Wisconsin DNR

The Orange Army: Nine Days in Wisconsin | Outdoor Life

Callahan,FL | City-Data

The Pros and Cons of Hunting Clubs | American Hunter

Embrace Ice Fishing in Minnesota | Explore Minnesota

Nilgai | Wikipedia

New Mexico Oryx Hunting | Ridgeline Outfitters

Daniel Thomas | Pro Football Reference

Derrick Henry | Pro Football Reference

West Nassau High School, Callahan, FL | MaxPreps

Cory Anderson Stats | ESPN

Trent Cole (@Pro_Hunt58) | Twitter

Trent Cole | Pro Football Reference

Howie Kendrick | Baseball Reference

Episode 14- Andrew Allen

riksmind@gmail.com (RMP Media) — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Episode 14- Andrew Allen

Join us for a conversion with Andrew Allen. Andrew is a Western Oregon University Alum and is currently living in Toledo, Ohio with his wife Dr. Krista Allen, DO. Andrew works in Social Work with at risk youth and coaches football and track. From the Oregon shores, Colorado Rockies and Michigan Great Lakes and everything in between, Andrew loves to explore and seek new adventures outdoors. Follow Andrew on instagram @ AndyA5

Show Notes:

Cycling - Statistics & Facts

If lockdown has tipped you into problem drinking, you're probably not alone- The Guardian

Toledo, OH Crime Statistics: Neighborhood Scout

The 15 Best Things to Do in Toledo: 2020 - Tripadvisor

State of Homelessness: 2020 Edition- National Alliance to End Homelessness

NCAA DI Football Teams in Ohio- Fieldlevel

What is Bikepacking?- Bikepacking.com

Lael Wilcox- Wikipedia

Lael Wilcox- Instagram

The Lesser-Known History of African-American Cowboys- Smithsonian Magazine

Black cowboys reclaim their history in the West- High Country News