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“It Can't Happen Here,” which came out in 1935, was a frightening book written for frightening times. Sinclair Lewis published the novel as Adolf Hitler was making Germany great again, violating the Treaty of Versailles by establishing the Wehrmacht. Benito Mussolini invaded Ethiopia. Things at home weren't much better: a race riot in Harlem, dust storms in the Midwest. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, but the promise of the New Deal remained unfulfilled for many. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blue Cats - Nowhere Man (196?) I'm gonna guess 1966 since this band released three albums of covers of their time plus some instrumental originals. Probably German studio guys bringing the Western hits of the day to their homeland.  Diane and Annita - Groovey Kind of Love (1965) Fans (?) of this release propose that this might not even be the titular singers (who sound nothing like the voices on this recording) but actually the writers, Carol Bayer-Sager and Toni Wine. Annita Ray also recorded a one-off novelty single with Eden Ahbez, the writer of "Nature Boy," in 1956. It was titled "Frankie's Song" b/w "Elvis Presley Blues."  Wikipedia: The melody is from the Rondo from Muzio Clementi's Sonatina, Opus 36, No. 5. Even though Wine and Sager claim full songwriting credits, they mainly wrote the lyrics and just slightly modified Clementi's music. Bayer Sager originally pitched the song to pop star Lesley Gore in early 1965, but Gore's producer at the time, Shelby Singleton, rejected it, as he found the word "groovy" too slangy.  Gene Cotton - Let Your Love Flow (1975)  The Undisputed Truth - Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (1972) This version actually preceded the Grammy-winning version by The Temptations, and the two are pretty similar. The Undisputed Truth had their biggest hit with a song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong as well, "Smiling Faces Sometimes", which was originally recorded by The Temptations! This is another trivia question you can ask your friend.  Beau Williams - C'est La Vie (1984) Black Magic! - Miss Jessie (1970) Brian Wilson - Just Say No (1986) C.W. McCall - Kidnap America (1980)  The Soul Searchers - We The People (1972) Roogalator - Cincinnatti Fatback (1976) Note the Stiff Records logo on the upper left corner. This was one of the first Stiff releases. Danny Adler was an American ex-pat living in England. This was the second version of Roogalator (formed in 1972), and as much as this track smokes, the band got virtually no support from the label, and constant personnel changes killed the group. Could you have hung on that long with an entire movement (that you helped start) bubbling under your feet, only to be ignored and ultimately ripped off?  Cliff Bennett and his Band - Back In The U.S.S.R. (1968) Con-Funk-Shun - Clique (1974) Sesame Street - Cracks (1976) "Cracks" is an animated musical insert produced for Sesame Street in the 1970s. A young girl is unable to go outside to play because of the rain, and so she imagines the cracks in her wall form a camel. The camel takes her on an adventure through the wall where she meets a hen and a monkey, also made out of cracks. The voice is the one and only Dorothy Moskowitz, who I featured on a recent show. She is mostly known as the female voice of The United States of America.  Debby Dobbins - How You Gonna Feel (1979)  A selection from the one and only album by Don Thompson - Fanny Brown/Just Plain Funk/Night Ladies/Hang Loose (1977) God, I love this funk. From Dusty Groove: The one and only album from drummer Don Thompson – a funky Brunswick classic from the 70s, and one of the most unique records we've ever heard from the label at the time! Don's got this style of singing that has a bit of a southern twang at times, but he works with grooves that are definitely northern in their orientation – served up in a range of styles that includes the funky drum break of the title cut, some mellow-stepping moments on a few other tunes, and the bouncing boogie that's really become the album's calling card over the years! There's loads of great bass work on most cuts, which really grounds that album alongside Don's drums – and titles include "Just Plain Funk", "Fanny Brown", "Lovin To The Bone", "Night Ladies (part 1 & 2)", and "Hang Loose". Donny Hathaway - The Ghetto (1970) His early records were expansive and unique, and his voice was second to none. He was every bit the equal of Stevie and Marvin, but you know him from his duets with Roberta Flack.  Wikipedia: During the peak of his career, Hathaway began suffering from severe bouts of depression and exhibiting unusual behavior. In 1971, he was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia for which he was prescribed various medications. At one point, Hathaway was prescribed fourteen different medications that he was to take twice a day. After Hathaway was diagnosed and began taking medication, his mental state improved. However, Eulaulah Hathaway has said that her husband became less than diligent about following his prescription regimen when he began feeling better and often stopped taking his medications altogether. From 1973 to 1977, Hathaway's mental instability wreaked havoc on his life and career and required several hospitalizations. The effects of his depression and severe mood swings also drove a wedge in his and Flack's friendship; they did not reconcile for several years, and did not release additional music until the successful release of "The Closer I Get To You" in 1978. Flack and Hathaway then resumed studio recording to compose a second album of duets. You should investigate his discography, especially this stunning debut album, Everything Is Everything. He was brilliant.  Donny Hathaway - To Be Young, Gifted, and Black (1970)  Donnie Most - Rock Is Dead (1976)  Enoch Light and the Light Brigade - Pick Up The Pieces (1975) John Miller on bass.  Enoch Light and the Light Brigade - Puppet Man (1970)  Fleetwood Mac - Sentimental Lady (1972) POACA will remember that Bob Welch rerecorded this with a more prominent Christine McVie backing vocal part. The singing members of Fleetwood Mac circa 1977-1980 could have crapped on a cracker and it would have gone gold.  The Mothers of Invention - Help, I'm a Rock (Suite In Three Movements) I. Okay To Tap Dance II. In Memoriam, Edgard Varèse lll. It Can't Happen Here (1966)  Ian Dury and the Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Pt. 3) (1980)  Kelly Gordon - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother (1969) First version. Beautiful.  Kid Creole and the Coconuts - Indiscreet (1983) Live. Goddammit, Carol Colman on bass.  The Residents - Die In Terror (1980)  Hoover Commercial with Brian Johnson of AC/DC on vocals. (1979)  Carpenters - Suntory Pop Jingle (1977)    

This week, we have reviews of and The North Man, Control, It Couldn't Happen Here, and Constantine and the House of Mystery. www.cinemasavants.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featured Books: It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis The Middle Ages: A Graphic History by Eleanor Janega Illustrated by Neil Max Emmanuel The Nation Must Awake: My Witness to the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 by Mary E. Jones Parrish 2022 Cumulative Featured Books via Good Reads Follow or Contact Book Club of One: Instagram @bookclubofuno bookclubofuno@gmail.com Goodreads --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our "music month" round of musically themed film reviews begins with Simon's choice, the Pet Shop Boys' absurdist memoir It Couldn't Happen Here

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Radio Crystal Blue, in its 22nd year online, is a freeform-oriented podcast that features music and news of both indie and established songwriters and bands. HOW TO LISTEN: Mixcloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/radiocblue Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/radio-crystal-blue Anchor: https://anchor.fm/radiocblue This episode on Anchor appears in 2 parts. Anchor RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/d45a80/podcast/rss Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radio-crystal-blue/id1358998494 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1358998494/radio-crystal-blue Pocket Casts: http://pca.st/J7ff Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id1204385 Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/radio-crystal-blue Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wlzu3cFXU5LAYAvGx4u4T Radio Public: https://play.radiopublic.com/radio-crystal-blue–GEzylN Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2KS802i Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/rcblive-121521 mp3: https://radiocrystalblue.files.wordpress.com/2021/12/rcblive121521.mp3 Player.fm https://player.fm/series/radio-crystal-blue Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a7049581-79d4-44dc-9d93-20a0f95fc0aa/Radio-Crystal-Blue Ask Siri or Alexa to play Radio Crystal Blue ******* This show was published on 12/15/2021 This is my final show for 2021 and in Texas.  Dan recites Jack Kerouac's 1961 short story "Home At Christmas" Enya "Trains & Winter Rains" - ..And Winter Came *********** Jane and John "Is It Too Soon For Christmas" https://www.facebook.com/janeandjohnband @janeandjohnband The Beach Boys "Santa's Beard" - The Beach Boys Christmas Album Modesty Blaise i"ll Be Home For Christmas" www.modestyblaise.net @modestyblaiseuk Robyn Payne "Santa Man" - @PopmuzikL Meg Williams "Let It Ring" - Blind Raccoon Spirit Of The Season Countdown to 2022 compilation album www.megwilliamsmusic.com @megwilliamsband www.blindraccoon.com @blindraccoon The Brian Setzer Orchestra "Nutcracker Suite" - Boogie Woogie Christmas ************ Professor Louie & The Crowmatix "Rivers Of Babylon" - Songs Of Inspiration www.professorlouie.com @professorlouie1 Eddie 9V "3 A.M. In Chicago" - Little Black Flies www.eddie9v.com @eddie_9v Nathan Bell "Wrong Man For The Job" - Red White & American Blues (It Couldn't Happen Here) www.nathanbellmusic.com @zensuit1 Alex Lopez "I Can't Stop" - Yours Truly, Me www.alexlopezmusic.com @lopezalexmusic ************ Ramones "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)" - Brain Drain Jean Paul de Roover "Run Rudolph Run" (featuring Greenbank) - Songs For The Holidays www.jeanpaulderoover.com @jderoover The Aquadolls "Christmas Wrapping" www.the-aquadolls.com @theaquadolls Blitz "I Believe In Christmas" https://www.facebook.com/blitzrockbanduk Beck Black "Jingle Bells" - www.beckblack.com @beckblackmusic ************ Abi Mia "Can't Stop Won't Stop" - https://www.facebook.com/abimiamusic/ @abi_mia The Pink Diamond Revue "The Fuzz Guitar" - www.thepinkdiamondrevue.com @pinkdiamondrevu The Kut "Animo" - Valley Of Thorns www.thekut.co.uk @thekutgirlsrock Fallen Stars BC "November" - www.fallenstarsband.com @ fallenstarsbc Bad Religion "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" - Christmas Songs ********** Max Headroom "Merry Christmas Santa Claus (You're A Lovely Guy)" Ryan Chrys "Christmasy Feeling" - Chrystmas Cuts www.roughcutsband.com @ryanchrys Shine "Let's Go All Out For Christmas" https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063439879463 Shinyribs "Last Month Of The Year - The Kringle Tingle www.shinyribs.org @shinyribs Clark Ford "My Mrs. Claus" https://www.facebook.com/clarkfordmusic The Carpenters "Sleigh Ride" - Christmas Portrait ************** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiocblue/message

Pierce and Justin talk about fictional works of political commentary. Pierce read Flatland, a biting commentary on Victorian era politics, while Justin read It Can't Happen Here, a commentary on the possibility of Fascism in America from the 1930s. - You can find NJARPG on Twitch, YouTube, or Spotify - Follow us on Twitter - Check out our Goodreads page to see what we're reading! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of the pod, we begin our Book Cluck series! John Kelly leads the way with the first book "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis. Recorded 09.29.21 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gduB_oU_Ufg   Check out the full AmeriPod Booklist: https://www.ameripodcast.com/p/booklist/ 

A lot of the dystopian fiction I've read, including It Can't Happen Here isn't seeming like fiction anymore. Download the audio file. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1381: Dystopian Fiction?

Hello friends! Here's another much-delayed episode of Call in the Night Boys. This time we discuss movies that are really just vehicles for pop stars, such as A Hard Day's Night and ... Spice World. Actually, we just talk about Spice World. And Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. And the Pet Shop Boys' It Couldn't Happen Here. And Prince's Purple Rain. And Elvis a bit. And the Beatles, a bit.. And the Ramones. And Sun Ra. And his Arkestra.

THE OSCAR PREVIEW EPISODE! Also, we have the annual review of the Pet Shop Boys movie It Couldn't Happen Here and Mortal Kombat - because those go together better than you'd think.  Also, what does the BBC think has gone wrong with Luther - it's a bit weird. www.cinemasavants.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vaccine passports, humans getting micro-chipped, civil liberties rapidly vanishing, dark times, and global tyranny ahead. Many are saying that hell on earth is humanity’s future however, according to beloved Vountaryist Thought Leader Larken Rose, the future is bright and freedom is still on the trajectory to prevail. Rose, who makes his third appearance on the Outer Limits of Inner Truth discusses why this will happen and what each person can do to be a “candle in the dark” for liberty. The author of several books—including “The Most Dangerous Superstition” and the novel, “The Iron Web”— Larken Rose has been an outspoken advocate of the principles of self-ownership, non-aggression and a stateless society for over two decades, giving in-person talks at dozens of events, and producing many hundreds of articles and videos, including “If You Were King,” “The Tiny Dot,” “The Jones Plantation,” and “It Can’t Happen Here!.” Bio: Amanda Rose is a liberty loving entrepreneur and activist who became passionate about freedom activism during the Ron Paul campaign, and is co-creator of The Candles In The Dark seminar. She is a mother, an entrepreneur, crypto enthusiast, nature and philosophy-loving writer and voice artist who is planning to produce liberty music with Larken Rose in the near future. Website: 

Pop Screen continues its dive into the strangest products of the 1980s trend towards long-form music videos with a lost gem of British pop surrealism - Jack Bond's It Couldn't Happen Here, starring the Pet Shop Boys. Arguably the first stumble in the relentless upwards trajectory PSB were enjoying, it's been disowned by the band and archly reappraised by Bond as "the first post-Brexit movie". After joining Graham to review Spice World in Episode 2, Ewan Gleadow makes his Pop Screen return for this utterly befuddling film, which sees Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe embarking on an epic road trip involving existentialist ventriloquist dummies, burning men walking calmly through Kings Cross and Barbara Windsor. We also discuss the label of "irony" that hung around the band's necks for much of their early careers, their unfortunate habit of releasing anti-consumerist songs whose messages went over the heads of Thatcher's Britain, and the vexed question of what the best Pet Shop Boys album is.If you want to help us make lots of money, but in an ironic way obviously, you can donate to our Patreon - backers get exclusive access to our other movie podcast Director's Lottery and a bonus Pop Screen episode every month. For more news about upcoming shows, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.#popscreen #moviereviews #petshopboys #itcouldnthappenhere #bfi #jackbond #neiltennant #chrislowe #barbarawindsor #garethhunt

February is LGBTQ* History month in the UK, and with the recent TV series ‘It’s A Sin’ it seemed time to post this musical podcast series about the last pandemic, the HIV/AIDS crisis. I started this last April during the… The post RC 341: How To Survive A Plague Part 1: It Couldn’t Happen Here appeared first on Radio Clash Music Podcast & Blog.

In Episode 61 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill Weinberg warns that following Trump's instrumented right-wing insurrection at the Capitol building, violence in the final lead-up to Inauguration Day could provide the expedient for execution of his long-planned coup d'etat—precisely as had been foreseen in the novel It Can't Happen Here. Despite fascist-abetting denialism from elements of the "left," even members of Congress are now asserting that the ransacking of the Capitol was carried out with complicity of elements of the security forces. Republicans meanwhile engage in despicable propaganda that equates the insufficient Democratic support for the Black Lives Matter uprising or protests against ICE putting kids in cages with Republican support for an attempted right-wing putsch. The statement by the Joint Chiefs of Staff holds out hope leaders in the Pentagon may refuse Trump's orders. But a popular outcry to #StopTheCoup could be critical in giving them the courage to do so. Listen on SoundCloud, and support our podcast via Patreon. Production by Chris Rywalt We ask listeners to donate just $1 per episode via Patreon. A total of $30 per episode would cover our costs for engineering and producing. We are currently up to $25. www.patreon.com/countervortex New episodes will be produced every two weeks. We need your support.

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This week on Surveillance and the City, we look at the smoldering wreckage of last week’s attack on the capitol, as police boosters use the attack as an excuse to further-expand surveillance.Then we take a hard look at Leticia James and the NYPD oversight inquiry. Finally, for Stranger Than Science Fiction, we examine 'It Can't Happen Here,' the 1935 novel by Sinclair Lewis, a dystopia in which fascism is able to prevail in America.

Doomscrolling is a new-but-real habit in our culture, and it's not good for us — yet we all fall prey to its siren song of despair. What's the counter, even sacramental, practice for staying informed and involved without losing hope? Seth and Tsh have thoughts and ideas. Seth's website and newsletter Tsh's website and newsletter It's not too late to order Shadow & Light Onyx coffee – Monarch Laity Lodge It Can't Happen Here, by Sinclair Lewis The Social Dilemma (on Netflix) Doomscrolling as a global pastime Pandemic fatigue Feedly Pocket AllSides Into the Lantern Waste, by Sarah Sparks Dear Wormwood, by The Oh Hellos Shadow & Light on Spotify Browse Tsh's recommended books Create Your Rule of Life Rothys.com/GOODLIST ThirdLove.com/GOODLIST

In this episode, Jeff wraps up Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here. What a story!   In this episode, Jeff reads chapters 32-25 of Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here.

In this episode, Jeff reads chapters 32-25 of Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here. Jeff Richardson facebook.com/eljefetacoma twitter: @eljefetacoma   Hey yall. Black Lives Matter does not stop. You can help. Donate to some groups in your area doing good things for the community. Check out the people who help them achieve their goals. Be a part of the solution and listen, cuz you might learn something.

In this episode, Jeff reads Chapters 27-30 of Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here. Jeff Richardson facebook.com/eljefetacoma twitter: @eljefetacoma   Hey yall. Black Lives Matter does not stop. You can help. Donate to some groups in your area doing good things for the community. Check out the people who help them achieve their goals. Be a part of the solution and listen, cuz you might learn something.

In this episode, Jeff reads more chapters 24 through 26 of Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here. Jeff Richardson facebook.com/eljefetacoma twitter: @eljefetacoma   Hey yall. Black Lives Matter does not stop. You can help. Donate to some groups in your area doing good things for the community. Check out the people who help them achieve their goals. Be a part of the solution and listen, cuz you might learn something.

In this episode, Jeff reads chapters 20 thru 23 of Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here.   eff Richardson facebook.com/eljefetacoma twitter: @eljefetacoma   Hey yall. Black Lives Matter does not stop. You can help. Donate to some groups in your area doing good things for the community. Check out the people who help them achieve their goals. Be a part of the solution and listen, cuz you might learn something.

In this episode, Jeff reads Chapter 18 of It Can't Happen Here, by Sinclair Lewis.   Jeff Richardson facebook.com/eljefetacoma twitter: @eljefetacoma   Hey yall. Black Lives Matter does not stop. You can help. Donate to some groups in your area doing good things for the community. Check out the people who help them achieve their goals. Be a part of the solution and listen, cuz you might learn something.

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsVortex Rep & Bottle Alley Theatre WildcraftVortex Rep FuturX FestivalWhat We Talked AboutWestchester Broadway Theatre to Close Multi Language I Can’t Happen Here Jefferson Mays Xmas Carol Broadway in Austin Schedule changes One Man two Govn’ers Shame the Musical Berkshires get dollars In Our America Missing Piece.. musical with Native Americans Kalini QueypoThank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

In this episode, Jeff reads chapters 16, 17, and 18 of Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here.   Jeff Richardson facebook.com/eljefetacoma twitter: @eljefetacoma   Hey yall. Black Lives Matter does not stop. You can help. Donate to some groups in your area doing good things for the community. Check out the people who help them achieve their goals. Be a part of the solution and listen, cuz you might learn something.

In this second part of an extended series, Jeff reads chapters eight through twelve of Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here. Jeff Richardson facebook.com/eljefetacoma twitter: @eljefetacoma   Hey yall. Black Lives Matter does not stop. You can help. Donate to some groups in your area doing good things for the community. Check out the people who help them achieve their goals. Be a part of the solution and listen, cuz you might learn something.

In this third part of an extended series, Jeff reads chapters 13 and 14 of Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here. Jeff Richardson facebook.com/eljefetacoma twitter: @eljefetacoma   Hey yall. Black Lives Matter does not stop. You can help. Donate to some groups in your area doing good things for the community. Check out the people who help them achieve their goals. Be a part of the solution and listen, cuz you might learn something.  

In this first part of an extended series, Jeff reads the first six chapters of Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here. Jeff Richardson facebook.com/eljefetacoma twitter: @eljefetacoma   Hey yall. Black Lives Matter does not stop. You can help. Donate to some groups in your area doing good things for the community. Check out the people who help them achieve their goals. Be a part of the solution and listen, cuz you might learn something.  

We mark the horrific milestone of passing one million COVID deaths (roughly 25% in the US which has 4% of the population), briefly rehash the grotesquery of the Presidential Debate, contemplate the possibility of a Trump coup, face the fact that many other experts and politicians were just as deceitful about the reality of COVID as Trump was in the early days of the pandemic, and do a thorough read-through of a classic Current Affairs article by Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) about the "Curse of Bipartisanship." P.S. There's an eerie howling wind in the background throughout the episode. Literally. Added to the ambient dread, in retrospect.General RecommendationsJD's Recommendation: It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair LewisJNM's Recommendations: Podcasts: 1) Michael and Us (@MichaelandUs) & 2) Bad Faith (@BadFaithPod)Further Reading, Viewing, ListeningReadWith one million dead, governments abandon efforts to contain COVID-19 pandemicCoronavirus surges across US MidwestWhat Happens If a Presidential Candidate Becomes Incapacitated or DiesTrump’s Operation Dictatorship: What the debate exposedUS governors told in February that pandemic would get “much worse,” but did not alert publicThe Curse of BipartisanshipLocationless LocationsEvery show-related link is corralled and available here.Heat Death of the Universe - @heatdeathpodJD Newland - @jdnewlandJoshua Nomen-Mutatio - @ImbalancingActPlease send all Letters of Derision, Indifference, Inquiry, Mild Elation, et cetera to: heatdeathoftheuniversepodcast@gmail.comOutro Musicヤプーズ (Yapoos)"赤い戦車" ("Red Tank")ダイヤルYを廻せ! (Dial Y wo Mawase!)

Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Tom today with a look at new works by two established theater companies who've taken novel approaches to their pandemic-proscribed craft. In Single Carrot Theatre's "Keep Off the Grass: A Guide to...something" the itinerant company has found a way to do a real-live theater production without violating COVID-19 public health restrictions. Single Carrot describes the piece, devised by the ensemble and co-directed by Alix Fenhagen and B. Kleymeyer, as "an outdoor, walking audio play [that] weaves original folktales with visual performances (at a distance) to delve into the ethical questions that we grapple with..." Playwright Lola Pierson, with Acme Corporation, an innovative Baltimore theater company, has written and produced an unsual piece called The Institute for Counterfeit Memory: A play in a box. Each ticketed audience member receives a small box to open at home. The box contains various items, including a tiny mp3 player with earbuds, a music box, a mirror, some printed cards, a candle jar to illuminate a photographic slide, and other objects, which are meant to be used according to the audio instructions. The interaction provides the user with a unique and moving narrative experience. Also mentioned today: EverymanTheatre will be joining a growing nationwide consortium of over 80 theatres and performing arts venues in presenting a new adaptation of Berkeley Rep’s It Can’t Happen Here. Based on Sinclair Lewis political thriller, written in 1935 as fascism took hold in Europe, the drama follows the ascent of a demogogue who becomes president of the United States by promising to return the nation to greatness. The audio drama is due to stream on Tuesday, October 13 at 5PM PDT/8PM EDT via YouTube. Everyman is also planning a treat for the Halloween season: starting this week, they are releasing five Ghostly podcast episodes, produced and and hosted by resident company member Danny Gavigan. Check it out here.

I’m talking with serial entrepreneur Bill Malkes, founder of NellOne Therapeutics, an early stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the development of novel regenerative medicine therapies based on the functional activities of the NELL1 protein. We talk about the amazing role in healing played by NELL1, the successful sale of GRIDSMART, the imperative of failing fast, and why now is a great time for entrepreneurship in East Tennessee. Bill is reading It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis, listening to Revisionist History, A Second Opinion, and Solvable, and following Paul Krugman, Andrea Mitchell, Dr. Emily Porter, and Susan Rice.

This week, the Friends talk about two shows. First they discuss Murder at River Crossing Book Club from Live In Theatre Company, which is an interactive murder mystery where the audience get to interrogate witnesses and try to figure out, who killed the richest woman in town? It's real-life Clue! Then the Friends discuss this year's Miscast, MCC Theater's annual gala, where actors perform songs from shows they would never be cast in. Whose performance did the Friends love most? Find out! This week's guest are actor Denis O'Hare (True Blood, American Horror Story) and director Lisa Peterson (The Waves, Light Shining in Buckinghamshire). The two are longtime friends who collaborated on the award-winning An Iliad and The Good Book. They've figured out to still collaborate with an ocean between them and the newest fruits of their partnership is the new virtual experience: What the Hell Is a Republic Anyway? Beginning live on Sept 22, and going until after the election, Peterson and O'Hare will explore the parallels between the fall of Rome and America today. Here are links to the things mentioned in the episode: Murder at River Crossing Book Club from Live In Theatre Company Miscast, MCC Theater's annual gala Kelli O'Hara's Miscast performance Katrina Lenk's Miscast performance What the Hell Is a Republic Anyway? Lisa Peterson's next project: It Can't Happen Here, a four-part radio play about the spread of Facism in America Denis O'Hare's next projects: American Gods on Starz and The Nevers on HBO. Shoutout to our Patreon patron Garlia Cornelia, founder and producing artistic director of Blackboard Plays, one the founding producers of the Obie Award winning Harlem9. She's also a line producer at the Public Theater, and has been creating in quarantine. Keep up the great, creative work Garlia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Zappa - Teenage Wind (1980)  Enoch Light - Pick Up The Pieces (1975) The Wind In The Willows - Djini Judy (1968) That's Debby Harry. Ah, the possibilities must have seemed endless at the time. But in 1976, Debby and her boyfriend Chris Stein, fresh from The Stillettoes, formed Blondie and became Punk icons. But everyone comes from somewhere. I guess.  Champion Jack Dupree - Story Of My Life (1953) American pianist and singer, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (in 1908, 1909, or 1910) and died 21 January 1992 in Hannover, Germany. He enjoyed a long musical career after starting out as a boxer. Chuck Berry - Go Go Go (1963) Zappa - Brown Shoes Don't Make It (1967) The Animals - Story Of Bo Diddley (1964) Leonard Cohen - The Guests (1979) Manfred Mann - The One In The Middle (1965) The Barbarians - Moulty (1966)  Wikipedia: Victor "Moulty" Moulton, the subject of the song, was the drummer of The Barbarians, despite the impairment of his left hand. Moulton critically damaged the hand when, at the age of 14, a homemade pipe bomb prematurely detonated while it was in Moulton's grip. The hand was amputated and subsequently replaced with a metallic prosthetic device that Moulton could attach a drum stick to. When Moulton formed the group in 1964, his disability added an unusual allure to the band's rebellious image that was, in part, responsible for their popularity after their appearance on The T.A.M.I. Show alongside The Rolling Stones, Lesley Gore, and The Supremes. Moulton commenced recording of the song in early 1966 in New York City while the rest of the band was situated in Boston. For the recording session, Moulton was backed by the Hawks, later known as The Band, who were currently working as Bob Dylan's support group. The lyrics were rearranged by Moulton to include the spoken intro section of the song. The composition opens with Moulton melodramatically reflecting on the struggle of losing his left hand, while the backing vocalists encouraged "Moulty" to "Don't turn away". It continues with "Moulty" achieving his dream, and the song shifts into a balladesque structure in the third verse when "Moulty" realizes he is still lacking love. A chorus ensues and fades out, leaving the question of whether or not "Moulty" managed to find his love. With the uncertain conclusion, a mystique remained around Moulton, which played a role in his enigmatic persona.  Leonard Cohen - True Love Leaves No Traces (1977) Here's a pretty good article from RS about the album. Produced by Phil Spector.  Them - The Story Of Them (pts. 1 & 2) (1967) Frank Zappa - Help I'm A Rock (1966) Frank Zappa - It Can't Happen Here (1966) Glenn Yarbrough & The Limeliters - Acres Of Limeliters (1974) Paul Revere & The Raiders - Legend Of Paul Revere (1967) Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits (1973) Remember that RSRG from 1981? Ike's albums were all 4- or 5 stars, Tina had released two records while she was still "finding herself" and rated 2 stars each. In fact, the author/reviewer more or less advocated that she go back with Ike. Musically. Now, I've seen the movie "On The Record" and let me tell you. Men like Ike Turner, James Brown, and the like were geniuses. But they were geniuses because the part of their brain that made them musical successes was supposed to be the part of their brain that told them that hitting women was bad. My theory. To laud these geniuses for what they were, there's a great deal of separation that you need to be able to negotiate. Tina's song here isn't bad at all. She's never been my favorite. She scared me in Tommy.  Leonard Cohen - Avalanche (1971) Iggy Pop - Dum Dum Boys (1977)  John Cale - Autobiography (1984) Alejandro Escovedo - Nuns Song (2008) Leonard Cohen - Field Commander Cohen (1974) Ekseption ‎– Pick Up The Pieces (1975) Kim Fowley - Mom And Dad (1978)    The Tareyton advertisements were a stroke of genius. Recognizable, fun, ubiquitous. When you saw one, you knew what the message was. And the slogan, "I'd rather fight than switch", lent itself to blues and country music very well.   Come with me, won't you?    100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - I'd Rather Fight Than Switch (1972) George Jones & The Jones Boys - I'd Rather Switch Than Fight (1965)  A.C. Reed - I'd Rather Fight Than Switch (1965)  Ruby Johnson - I'd Rather Fight Than Switch (1965?)  Don Whitley & Joyce Duke - We'd Rather Fight Than Switch (1965)  Charlie Walker - I'd Rather Switch Than Fight (1965) Rev. Overstreet & Templette's of Portland, Oregon - Rather Fight Than Switch (197?) The Residents - Give It To Someone Else (1980)  Martha Stewart even appeared in a Tareyton ad. What a comely lass. 

For our 21st episode, we watch and review the 1988 surrealist musical It Couldn't Happen Here, with music by and starring the Pet Shop Boys. Directed by Jack Bond, the film is based on music from the band's first two albums Please and Actually, and instead of focusing on a coherent narrative structure it instead opts for a collection of surreal scenes and bizzare dialogue that doesn't make much sense. Band members Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe play various versions of themselves in different scenarios, and the film guest stars Joss Ackland and Barbara Windsor. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Audio engineered by Ben Music by Thom & Ben WEBSITE: https://entertainmentofexcellence.weebly.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/eofepodcast TWITTER: https://twitter.com/eofepodcast WATCH IT COULDN'T HAPPEN HERE: https://bit.ly/3lPKTbp BUY IT COULDN'T HAPPEN HERE DVD/BLU-RAY: BFI: https://bit.ly/32X2pSB Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jPumTn

What if a slide into global tyranny isn’t going to happen? What if authoritarian control freaks are actually in their last days? What if humanity is on the cusp of the beginning of a new era of unprecedented freedom? What if there are a hundred reasons to be hopeful for the future for every one reason to be fearful of it? Larken and Amanda Rose appear on the Outer Limits of Inner Truth to answer these questions. Larken and Amanda respectfully challenge us to see the bigger picture and give us plenty of reasons to be excited about the where humanity is headed. The author of several books—including “The Most Dangerous Superstition” and the novel, “The Iron Web”— Larken Rose has been an outspoken advocate of the principles of self-ownership, non-aggression and a stateless society for over two decades, giving in-person talks at dozens of events, and producing many hundreds of articles and videos, including “If You Were King,” “The Tiny Dot,” “The Jones Plantation,” and “It Can’t Happen Here!.” Amanda Rose is a liberty loving entrepreneur and activist who became passionate about freedom activism during the Ron Paul campaign, and is co-creator of The Candles In The Dark seminar. She is a mother, an entrepreneur, crypto enthusiast, nature and philosophy-loving writer and voice artist who is planning to produce liberty music with Larken Rose in the near future.

  NOTE: This is not an original show. It is a replay of Larken Rose’s speech “You Are Not Alone.” We felt that this message was so powerful that it was worth sharing. Website:  The author of several books—including “The Most Dangerous Superstition” and the novel, “The Iron Web”— Larken Rose has been an outspoken advocate of the principles of self-ownership, non-aggression and a stateless society for over two decades, giving in-person talks at dozens of events, and producing many hundreds of articles and videos, including “If You Were King,” “The Tiny Dot,” “The Jones Plantation,” and “It Can’t Happen Here!.”

It Can't Happen Here is a semi-satirical novel that explores an alternate history where fascism takes a hold in America. Kevin presents on this book and suggests those that like alternate time lines and politics may enjoy this read. We hope you enjoy our review!  

00:00 - Introduction 15:16 - Main Topic (It Can't Happen Here ... or Can It?) In episode ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN Mike and Wade discuss Sinclair Lewis’ It Can’t Happen Here, a 1935 dystopian novel of how fascism took hold in the United States. The guys compare and contrast Lewis’ fiction with the current political climate. What is fascism? Why did Lewis think 1930’s America was vulnerable to a corporate state when so many people believed “it can’t happen here”? And could it happen in our own day? While there are some eerie similarities, the lessons to be learned from Lewis are not necessarily political but have to do with humanity, freedom, and the two kingdoms. We hope you will enjoy this foray into this Nobel Prize winner’s novel. As always, we're grateful to the 1517 podcasting network. If you haven't done so yet, make sure to go check out all of the great podcasts they have to offer, as well as the other wonderful content at 1517.org. If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following sites and apps: iTunes Stitcher Google Play TuneIn Radio iHeartRadio You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also follow our Telegram Channel, where we post our new episodes as well as other content that we think you might enjoy. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at podcast@LetTheBirdFly.com, or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner. “Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.

CW: discussions of fascism and references to the current presidential administration It’s the end of the post-apocalyptic and dystopian novel theme as Jon leads a discussion on Sinclair Lewis’ sadly prophetic story of fascism’s rise in the United States It Can’t Happen Here.

The belief in “authority,” which includes all belief in “government,” is irrational and self-contradictory; it is contrary to civilization and morality, and constitutes the most dangerous, destructive superstition that has ever existed. Rather than being a force for order and justice, the belief in “authority” is the arch-enemy of humanity. Candles In The Dark with Larken Rose The author of several books—including “The Most Dangerous Superstition” and the novel, “The Iron Web”— Larken Rose has been an outspoken advocate of the principles of self-ownership, non-aggression and a stateless society for over two decades, giving in-person talks at dozens of events, and producing many hundreds of articles and videos, including “If You Were King,” “The Tiny Dot,” “The Jones Plantation,” and “It Can’t Happen Here!.” “Authority” can be summed up as the right to rule. It is not merely the ability to forcibly control others, which to some extent nearly everyone possesses. It is the supposed moral right to forcibly control others. What distinguishes a street gang from “government” is how they are perceived by the people they control the trespasses, robbery, extortion, assault and murder committed by common thugs are perceived by almost everyone as being immoral, unjustified, and criminal. Their victims may comply with their demands, but not out of any feeling of moral obligation to obey, merely out of fear. If the intended victims of the street gang thought they could resist without any danger to themselves, they would do so, without the slightest feeling of guilt. They do not perceive the street thug to be any sort of legitimate, rightful ruler; they do not imagine him to be “authority.” The loot the thug collects is not referred to as “taxes,” and his threats are not called “laws.”

Sinclair Lewis’s 1935 novel It Can’t Happen Here tells the story of a fictional populist who rises to power and establishes a Fascist regime in the United States. The novel soon became a play, produced by Hallie Flanagan and the Federal Theatre Project. Some eighty years after the play premiered, it’s become a topic of conversation again because of its perceived relevance to the current political climate, and a number of theatre companies have revived it. Paul Gagliardi is an expert on the Federal Theatre Project, and his recent HowlRound article explores both the history of It Can’t Happen Here’s original run and the renewal of interest in it in the twenty-first century.

Kevin Brownlow and Andrew Mollo’s It Happened Here tells the story of Pauline, a nurse who lives in a world where the Nazis took over the UK during World War II. At first she goes along with the rule of the Reich until she witnesses -- and unwittingly participates in -- their cruelty, prompting her to join the British Resistance. Wynter Tyson and Caelum Vatnsdal join Mike to discuss alternate histories, Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here, and when fascist aliens took over the United States.This episode features the first part of our interview with cinematographer Peter Suschitzky.

Kevin Brownlow and Andrew Mollo's It Happened Here tells the story of Pauline, a nurse who lives in a world where the Nazis took over the UK during World War II. At first she goes along with the rule of the Reich until she witnesses -- and unwittingly participates in -- their cruelty, prompting her to join the British Resistance.Wynter Tyson and Caelum Vatnsdal join Mike to discuss alternate histories, Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here, and when fascist aliens took over the United States.This episode features the first part of our interview with cinematographer Peter Suschitzky.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, AND RATE Every week, Indivisible Chicago Podcast host Tom Moss talks to politicians, newsmakers, academics and activists about resisting the Trump agenda. The ICP is also a great way to keep up with what’s happening in Indivisible Chicago. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or listen online at IndivisibleChicago.com/podcast. Take a minute to rate us on iTunes. It helps us get the word out about the ICP. https://apple.co/2oR4UlH INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019 The attack in New Zealand this week amplifies the rise of white nationalism across the globe, and with it, the rise of authoritarianism. Tom considers the work of Karen Stenner, a behavioral economist, whose research suggests that authoritarianism is a psychological disposition that gets awakened from time to time. You can check out an interview with her on Slate’s The Good Fight podcast. Her book is The Authoritarian Dynamic [https://amzn.to/2ubNKSM], and she’s also featured in the essay collection, Can it Happen Here? [https://amzn.to/2ucCSnn] Indivisible Chicago’s Jeff Radue and Steve Held discuss three bills that are moving through the state legislature and what you can do to support them. Representative Celina Villanueva will be the Illinois House sponsor of the Tax Return Transparency Bill. She explains why that bill is so important.

A break from Brexit this week: we talk to the novelist Richard T. Kelly, author of Crusaders and The Knives, about what makes great political fiction. We discuss the research needed to make a political novel authentic, how to get inside the head of a politician and we ask whether May or Trump would make good fictional heroes. Plus we pick some of our favourite political novels, with literary critic Kasia Boddy. Don't worry: more Brexit soon!Talking Points:How does a novelist know what it’s like to be a Conservative Home Secretary?It’s about research and empathy.Novelists should understand and contain forces of both revolution and counter-revolution within themself.The best political novels often extend forward into dystopia but also backward into history to explain how you got to that outcome.Writing the present is extremely difficult.Political novels need human drama and conflict.The human elements allow you to get beyond Washington or Westminster.The challenge is to capture both powerful and ordinary people with equal verisimilitude.Politics today are increasingly schematic, which presents problems for the novelist.At their core, political novels are political because they deal with question of the legitimate and illegitimate use of force.Controlling the killing machines is what makes a politician’s job different. What does it mean to live with the consequences of that kind of power?Books come and go because of things that happen in the world.U.S. publishers are currently reprinting a lot of old dystopias—but not many new novels.Fiction sales are down. People are too engrossed in the daily news cycle.The Panel’s Favourite Political Novels:All the King’s Men, Robert Penn WarrenThe Book of Daniel, E.L. DoctorowAmerican Wife, Curtis SittenfeldThe Palliser Novels, Anthony TrollopeAlso on the TP Bookshelf:The Knives, Richard T. KellyMargaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Charles MooreThe Line of Beauty, Alan HollinghurstThe Information, Martin AmisLa Comédie Humaine, Honoré de BalzacHarlot’s Ghost, Norman MailerThe Great Melody, Conor Cruise O’BrienCrusaders, Richard T. KellyThe Ghost, Robert HarrisThe U.S.A. Trilogy, John Dos PassosMiddle England, Jonathan Coe“Tell the truth but tell it slant—,” Emily DickinsonThe Secret Agent, Joseph ConradDemons (or The Devils), Fyodor DostoevskyThe Plot Against America, Philip RothGilead, Marilynne RobinsonCorridors of Power, C.P. SnowIt Can’t Happen Here, Sinclair LewisThe Man in the High Castle, Philip K. DickAnd as ever, recommended reading curated by our friends at the LRB can be found here:

Five hosts, some new and some returning, break down their favourite online and b&m pen retailers.   The Nib Section is the official podcast of Fountain Pens Oceania You can always email us at thenibsection@gmail.com Go like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram The hosts were Chuck (@entree3000_), Sharyn (@sharynzha), Brian (@briansaputro), Jon (@thebeautifulbrain) and Hayden (@strolling.sydney).   FORMAT   01:28—What We Are Writing With   Chuck: Sailor x Classic Pens Realo w/ Diamine Twilight Brian: Namiki Nippon Art Origami Penguin w/ Sailor Nioi Sumire Jon: Montblanc 90th Anniversary Guilloche 146 EF and Sailor Pro Gear Hummingbird with Raden Sharyn: Pelikan M400 White Tortoise Hayden: Parker Striped Duofold Major “Dusty Red” w/ J. Herbin Vert Empire   03:27—Top online retailers   Sharyn Pen Classics NZ Overjoyed Peter's of Kensington Pen Chalet Rakuten - in particular Pent Brian Cerisiers Japonais Hobby Japan Engeika / Hunnyhunt Pisuke2005 Carmen Rivera Pens Hayden Pensive Pens Goulet Pens My Hearty Timber Box Milligram, formerly NoteMaker Peter's of Kensington Jon Fountain Pen Network Classifieds Classic Pens (Nibs.com) Bookbinders Online Goulet Pens La Couronne du Comte Chuck Rakuten Classic Pens (Nibs.com) Milligram, formerly Notemaker Bookbinders Online Goulet Pens Overall Goulet Pens, Bookbinders Online (tied) Rakuten, Classic Pens (tied) Pen Classics NZ, Pensive Pens, Cerisiers Japonais, Milligram, FPN (tied)   27:12—Honourable mentions Chatterley Luxuries Pendleton's Pens   28:37—Top brick and mortar retailers Hayden Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD   Milligram, Melbourne Central Bespoke Letterpress, Bowral Bookbinders Online, Brisbane Peter's of Kensington, Kensington and Paper2, Surry Hills (closed) Jon Aesthetic Bay, Singapore PenUltimate, Sydney Chifley Plaza Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD   Peter's of Kensington, Kensington Kinokuniya, Sydney Brian Kingdom Note, Tokyo Bungubox, Omote-sando Sekaido, Shinjuku G. Itoya, Ginza Peter's of Kensington, Kensington and Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD   Sharyn Bungubox, Omote-sando Nagasawa Umeda, Osaka and Nagasawa Penstyle Den, Kobe Aesthetic Bay, Singapore Milligram, Melbourne Central Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD   Chuck Kinokuniya, Sydney Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD Wonder Pens, Toronto   G. Itoya, Ginza Officeworks Overall Dymocks Stationery, Sydney CBD Bungubox, Omote-sando Aesthetic Bay, Singapore     51:39—Special mentions Richard Binder Oscar Braun Pens Tokyo Quill Peyton Street Pens EuroBox   56:57—Recommendations It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) Getting a blood test if you're over 25 The Mummy (2017) Getting lost when travelling in a foreign country Act III, Scene I, La Clairiere 90x90 carré by Hermès @instachaaz   1:02:59—Thanks and Credits Producers: Diana Dai, Chuck Montano, Sharyn Zha. Recording and editing: Diana Dai. Music: Michael Pearce. Logo: Will H. Smith. Logo artwork: Melissa Graf.

In this week’s episode: Our #ReadersOnTheRun segment features “Easter Aches” by Jayne Barnard, World Enough and Crime, Carrick Publishing 2014. Read by Donna Carrick YA, Steampunk and Crime author Jayne Barnard joins Donna on the Pod. Current: The Summit from Helsinki and Verbal Scrabble (Watch those n’t s people!) Reviews: Donna reviews It Can’t Happen Here by… Continue reading Dead to Writes – S2, E30: Easter Aches

Rabbi Ted Feldman speaks with Kevin Jones, Chair of the Sonoma County Human Rights Commission; Sam Tuttleman, a Petaluma resident and advocate (who played a critical role in drafting the “It Won’t Happen Here” declaration); and Abraham Solar, Director of Pastoral Outreach for St. Vincent de Paul Church, who works with Latino families living and working in Petaluma.

It’s that time of year again for the usual “Best of…” lists where critics review their picks for the best (and sometimes worst) in music, movies, fashion, and the like and give people at holiday parties something to argue about. For the past three years my approach has been a little different as I prefer to offer a few “Special End of Year Awards” to Sonoma County theatres and artists. Here is Part I of my 2017 awards: The “Now You See It, Now You Don’t” Award - The Santa Rosa Junior College production of It Can’t Happen Here opened on October 6 and closed on October 8. The adaptation of the 1935 Sinclair Lewis novel about the rise of a populist blow-hard to the Presidency had a lot to say about our current political climate, but not a lot of people had a chance to see it. Its run was cut short with the closure of the SRJC campus as a result of the fires. The “Show Must Go On” Award – There were many theatre companies that understandably postponed their runs during the North Bay fires. Cinnabar Arts and Spreckels Theatre Company went on with their scheduled openings of Quartet and Monty Python’s Spamalot. While neither facility was in immediate danger, I was conflicted about the decision. I attended both productions, enjoyed them both, and was glad they decided to open. That being said, I’m still not sure they should have. The “Yes, There IS Diversity in Sonoma County, Dammit” Award – The Santa Rosa Junior College production of Lin Manuel-Miranda’s In the Heights proved the claim that there isn’t a diverse enough talent pool from which to cast many shows is suspect. Perhaps choosing shows in a season that speak and appeal to more diverse artists and audiences would widen the pool. Maybe it’s also time to check some artistic egos at the door and go and find them. The “Big Things Come in Small Packages” Award – The studio theatres of Sonoma County’s largest companies often offered superior work to that displayed on their main stages - 6th Street’s Visiting Mr. Green and A Masterpiece of Comic… Timing and Spreckels’ The Sugar Bean Sisters and Little Women, the Musical for example. The “Out of Left Field” Award – Not many people are willing to venture out to Monte Rio to catch theatre. You should give it a shot. You’re not going to get the bells and whistles other production companies may provide, but Curtain Call can do a lot with a little. They put on an excellent production of The Elephant Man with local comedian James Rowan giving an incredibly touching performance as John Merrick. Live theatre continues to struggle in Sonoma County (as it does most any place else.) Like many residents, the theatre community did not escape the fires unscathed with some companies losing their performance space and others losing equipment, props and costumes. Numerous theatre artists lost their homes. Live theatre will go on because Sonoma County supports it but, as with every other part of our community, change is inevitable. Tune in next week for Part II of my awards. Here’s to an artistically invigorating 2018. I’ll see you at the theatre.

Could it Happen Here?

Reporter Carl Kolchak's fifth reported encounter with the supernatural, They Have Been, They Are, They Will Be..., was broadcast the night of September 27, 1974.Chris Stachiw and Mike White discuss the third episode of The Night Stalker (AKA Kolchak: The Night Stalker). Written by Rudolph Borchert and directed by Allen Baron.Also known as "U.F.O.", this episode find Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin) attempting to catch the first game of the world series (Chicago Cubs vs. The Boston Red Sox) while an alien causes mischief in the Windy City. Both Ron Updyke (Jack Grinnage) and Monique Marmelstein (Carol Ann Susi) return for this episode.Links:Buy Kolchak: The Night Stalker series on DVDRead the It Couldn't Happen Here discussion of "They Have Been, They Are, They Will Be..."Visit The Kolchak Tapes Facebook pageSubscribe to The Kolchak Tapes on iTunes 

On the second episode of Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Carl Kolchak squared off against the Italian and African-American mob of Chicago as well as the titular zombie.Written by Zekial Marko and David Chase, the episode was directed by Alexander Grasshoff (The Jailbreakers).The episode introduces us to Carol Ann Susi as Monique Marmelstein, the niece of INS's publisher.Links:Buy Kolchak: The Night Stalker series on DVDBuy Everything I Need to Know I Learned in the Twilight Zone: A Fifth-Dimension Guide to Life by Mark DawidziakRead the It Couldn't Happen Here discussion of "The Zombie"Visit The Kolchak Tapes Facebook pageSubscribe to The Kolchak Tapes on iTunes

Reporter Carl Kolchak's third reported encounter with the supernatural, the Ripper, was broadcast the night of September 13, 1974.Chris Stachiw and Mike White discuss the first episode of The Night Stalker (AKA Kolchak: The Night Stalker). Written by Rudolph Borchert and directed by Allen Baron (Blast of Silence).The episode pits Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin) against Jack the Ripper who has come to Chicago to slaughter sex workers (and Carl's fellow reporter Jane Plumm (Beatrice Colen). The episode introduces us to Carl's co-worker Ron Updyke (Jack Grinnage) and the actress Ruth McDevitt who will return in later episodes.Special Guest:Mark Dawidziak, author of The Night Stalker: A 25th Anniversary Tribute.Links:Buy Kolchak: The Night Stalker series on DVDBuy Everything I Need to Know I Learned in the Twilight Zone: A Fifth-Dimension Guide to Life by Mark DawidziakRead the It Couldn't Happen Here discussion of "The Ripper"Visit The Kolchak Tapes Facebook pageSubscribe to The Kolchak Tapes on iTunes

By Michael Lueger, Paul Gagliardi. Michael Lueger talks with Dr. Paul Gagliardi about It Can’t Happen Here.

Hey there word nerds! Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sally Parry, the Executive Director of the Sinclair Lewis Society. She earned her PhD in American Literature (as well as 19th Century British Fiction and Medieval Literature) from Fordham University in NYC and wrote her dissertation on Sinclair Lewis (Sinclair Lewis: The Darkening Vision of His Later Novels). She is currently the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Affairs at Illinois State University. In this interview, we’re going to talk about Sinclair Lewis’ novel It Can’t Happen Here. Originally published in 1935 as a response to the rise of Hitler and Mussolini in Europe, It Can’t Happen Here has renewed relevance in the wake of Donald Trump’s campaign and election. In fact, sales numbers for this title have gone through the roof, with mass market sales up 2,611% over last year, and eBook sales have jumped 1,528%. Not only that, this book has gotten a lot of buzz in the media in the past year, and this momentum doesn’t appear to be slowing down. I’m excited to speak with Dr. Sally Parry about this book and the role that literature plays in politics and activism.   In this episode Sally and I discuss: Literature and activism, and how to Author intentions versus audience perceptions The social responsibilities of writers Plus, her #1 tip for writers. About Sinclair Lewis About the Sinclair Lewis Society:The Sinclair Lewis Society was formed to encourage study of, critical attention to, and interest in the work, career, and legacy of Sinclair Lewis. The Society works to facilitate a broader discussion of his writing among scholars, critics, teachers, students, book collectors, and readers everywhere.Members of the Sinclair Lewis Society receive the bi-annual Sinclair Lewis Society Newsletter. We encourage scholarship concerning Sinclair Lewis, and we have provided a bibliography of primary and secondary sources concerning Lewis on our scholarly works page, as well as transcripts from an exclusive interview with Richard Lingeman, author of Sinclair Lewis: Rebel from Main Street. We also meet every few years in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, Lewis' hometown, for conferences and usually in connection with the annual Sinclair Lewis Days.Sinclair Lewis Bio:Harry Sinclair Lewis (1885–1951) was born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. His childhood and early youth were spent in the Midwest, and later he attended Yale University, where he was editor of the literary magazine. After graduating in 1907, he worked as a reporter and in editorial positions at various newspapers, magazines, and publishing houses from the East Coast to California. He was able to give this work up after a few of his stories had appeared in magazines and his first novel, Our Mr. Wrenn (1914), had been published. Main Street (1920) was his first really successful novel, and his reputation was secured by the publication of Babbitt (1922). Lewis was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Arrowsmith (1925) but refused to accept the honor, saying the prize was meant to go to a novel that celebrated the wholesomeness of American life, something his books did not do. He did accept, however, when in 1930 he became the first American writer to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. During the last part of his life, he spent a great deal of time in Europe and continued to write both novels and plays. In 1950, after completing his last novel, World So Wide (1951), he intended to take an extended tour but became ill and was forced to settle in Rome, where he spent some months working on his poems before dying. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/134

It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis made a sudden and dramatic climb on bestseller lists in late fall 2016. Parts of the novel bear some uncanny similarities to the 2016 election –– Donald Trump in particular can be seen vividly in character of Buzz Windrip, demagogue and presidential candidate. Published in 1935 during the rise of fascism in Europe, Lewis' novel imagines how the United States of America might become seduced by a man promising great things while quickly transitioning the country into a fascist dictatorship. Though not without its flaws, the book is well worth a read –– especially in light of current events offering it more weight than it had at its initial publication. Many of the parallels are striking. Stay vigilant. This episode is part of our Dystopian Novel Series. Follow @Infin8Gestation on Twitter • Visit InfiniteGestation.com Show Notes & Links It Can't Happen Here Sinclair Lewis Fascism: /ˈfæʃɪzəm/ is a form of radical authoritarian nationalism that came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe. The first fascist movements emerged in Italy during World War I, before spreading to other European countries. Opposed to liberalism, Marxism and anarchism, fascism is usually placed on the far-right within the traditional left–right spectrum. Dystopia 1984 by George Orwell Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (Check out our podcast episode) Red Dawn (1984 film) - John Milius War with Russia: An Urgent Warning from Senior Military Command by Richard Shirreff Nazi Party Marching in Madison Square Garden Dystopian Novel Series Part I – We by Yevgeny Zamyatin | Episode 034 Dystopian Novel Series Part II – Paris in the Twentieth Century by Jules Verne | Episode 035

This week we return to the Gershwin Room to discuss what we've been reading lately, what we're anticipating, what do you when you encounter a story by an idol or a good friend which isn't quite up to standard, and what the state of political science fiction is, with both Orwell's 1984 and Sinclair Lewis's It Can't Happen Here returning to the U.S. bestseller lists for the first time in decades. We also discuss political action within the science fiction field towards the end of the podcast, and touch on Norman Spinrad's new novel. As always, we hope you enjoy the episode.

The official "Nonfiction Round Table Year End Review What's Coming Up Episode".  Featuring a look at the inner workings of the podcast and a look back on the panelists' favorite episodes from 2016. Sam Zurcher shares some thoughts on his recent reading of The New Tsar - The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin by Steven Lee Myers (along with a healthy dose of foreign policy), and Grant Karazsia schools us on Born a Crime by Trevor Noah & The Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism in Europe by David Kertzer. Also: Archer references, various instances of humor and a taste of 2017's upcoming episodes (books for your reading list). Stay vigilant. Follow @Infin8Gestation on Twitter • Visit InfiniteGestation.com Show Notes & Links Star Trek vs. Star Wars | Episode 037 Passengers (2016 film) -  Morten Tyldum (starring Jennifer Lawrence & Chris Pratt) Kubrick vs. Clarke – 2001: A Space Odyssey – Novel to Film Comparison | Episode 028 Beatnik vs. Revolutionary – On the Road by Jack Kerouac + Motorcycle Diaries by Che Guevara | Episode 026 If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler … Three Guys Discuss a Novel – Italo Calvino | Episode 031 The New Tsar - The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin by Steven Lee Myers "How can you trust somebody who looks like they’ve been cloned from a dead shark?" - Dylan Moran on Vladimir Putin - What It Is (2009) Dystopian Series episodes Hitch-22: A Memoir by Christopher Hitchens Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow The Pope and Mussolini: The Secret History of Pius XI and the Rise of Fascism in Europe by David Kertzer Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Trevor Noah interviews Tomi Lahren Leisure Suit Larry 2017 Upcoming Episode Reading List (Current Gestation) Who was Shakespeare? (Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare by Stephen Greenblatt / Players: The Mysterious Identity of William Shakespeare by Bertram Fields) It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis  Jazz by Toni Morrison  White Noise by Don DeLillo The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros  Wolf in the White Van by John Darnielle Swing Time by Zadie Smith

www.radiomarais.fm/radiocomeme/ En 2012, dans la continuité du Label Cómeme, Matias Aguayo et Avril Ceballos créent Radio Cómeme. Des podcasts de résidents ou de shows spéciaux dénichés dans le monde entier, pour partager et proposer des réflexions musicales et faire tomber les barrières culturelles principalement causées par la distance géographique. Radio Cómeme est un reflet du vaste réseau d’amateurs de musique que le label déniche dans le monde entier. "Another musical ride around the globe mixed and tuned during a balmy mid summer night in Cologne, where the hearts go easy and the city beat swings stress-free. If by chance one of these tracks take your spirit by the hand and throws it into a world beyond the present - take a minute and dig deeper into the artists other stunning compositions." TRACKLIST ---------------- 1. True Romance at the World’s Fair by Algebra Suicide 2. Zen Spiders by Steve Moore 3. Love on the Beach by RVDS 4. Sand Doons by Animal Land 5. Raconte-Toi by Yves Simon 6. I’ll Follow You by Dead Moon 7. Guitar Composition by Tonetta 8. It Can’t Happen Here by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention 9. The Return Of The Son Of Monster Magnet by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention 10. International Thief Thief (I.T.T.) by Fela Áníkúlápó Kútì & Afrika 70 ‎ 11. It Can’t Happen Here by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention 12. Aylana by Idassane Wallet Mohamed 13. JuJu by Wayne Shorter 14. Transcendence by Bitchin Bajas 15. Away My Silent Lover by Willis Earl Beal

Our guest is Fred Rich, author of the dystopian novel, “Christian Nation.” Fred is a polymath, who studied politics and policy at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School and pursued graduate work in moral philosophy as a Keasbey Scholar at King’s College, Cambridge. He practiced law for the past 30 years.  Newly retired, he splits his time between Manhattan and New York’s Hudson Valley where he is working on a non-fiction book about environmental politics, and several other novels.   Although this book, Christian Nation, is fiction, it does not stretch reality, it is not a conspiracy theory, it lays out exactly how, through legitimate legal means, America could become a Christian Theocracy.  The wall of separation is vulnerable. In the spirit of Philip Roth's The Plot Against America, one of America's foremost lawyers lays out in chilling detail what such a future might look like: constitutional protections dismantled; all aspects of life dominated by an authoritarian law called "The Blessing," enforced by a reconfigured Internet known as the "Purity Web." Those who defy this system, among them the narrator, live on the edges of society, sustained by the belief that democracy will rise to triumph over such tyrannical oppression.   This show was taped on February 21st, 2015.    Credits:  "Towering Mountain of Ignorance" introduction by Hank Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3v3S82TuxU "Never Know" by Jack Johnson Youtube trailer for the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxrkXdnlzks “Ashielf Pi” by E.S. Posthumus “This Land is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie   Literature referenced:   It Can’t Happen Here, Sinclair Lewis The Plot Against America, Philip Roth The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood Republican Gomorrah, Max Blumenthal Kingdom Coming, Michelle Goldberg American Fascists, Chris Hedges Empire of Illusion, Chris Hedges American Theocracy, Kevin Phillips At the Smithville Methodist Church, Stephen Dunn          

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*You can click on the "pod" icon at the top left of this article to play, or download by right-clicking and "Save link as" (.mp3). Notes, References, and Links for further study: Tragedy and Hope dot com Peace Revolution primary site (2009-2012)* Peace Revolution backup stream (2006-2012)* Includes the 9/11 Synchronicity Podcast (predecessor to Peace Revolution) *These 2 podcasts and lectures amount to 400+ hours of commercial-free educational content, which formulate a comprehensive and conscious curriculum. Reference Map to Episode 073: (1min-7min) sample of Aristotle and the Foundation of Logic by Will Durant (7min-12min) Richard's introductory monologue (12min-1h50m) History… Connected: Research Discussion on First Principles of Practical Philosophy (1h50m-4h50m) History… Interview and a Movie with Larken Rose, premiering his documentary “It Can't Happen Here” (4h50m-6h30m) Aristotle and Greek Science by Will Durant (6h30m-8h) Adventures in Legal Land by Marc Stevens WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE? CHECK OUT "THE ULTIMATE HISTORY LESSON: A WEEKEND WITH JOHN TAYLOR GATTO"! Subtitled: A 5-hour journey examining the history, root-causes, and consequences of public schooling Alternatively, you can also find The Ultimate History Lesson listed on Amazon.com. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! If you would like to donate so that we can continue producing independent media without commercial advertising, simply click the button below for a one-time donation: Alternatively, You can become a Member and Support our ability to create media for the public (while You make new friends and enjoy educating yourself along the way) by subscribing to the Tragedy and Hope Community: Monthly @ $14.95 / month Yearly @ $120.00 / year *Subscription details on TragedyandHope.com

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