Tue, 25 February 2020
In this episode: The cops come to Mark's house in force...Michael Shure talks campaign politics and superstar plant dietician Julieanna Hever joins Mark. Julieanna's latest book, The Healthspan Solution--How and What to Eat to Add Years To Your Life is a mix of science, recipes and beautiful photos of delicious food! She's written the book with scientist and gourmet chef, Ray Cronise. Julieanna's Books are available at Julieanna's website First, Mark talks with political correspondent, Michael Shure, who is on the road with the Presidential candidates. The two talk about the flaws in the caucus system and Bernie's chances (along with Elizabeth Warren and the progressive left) moving forward Plus, they visit a bizarre and magical hockey moment. Then, Mark welcomes in J. Elvis Weinstein. Mark tells the story of an intruder at his home and cops showing up with a massive show of force and the arrest that follows. To reach the show: edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com 00-1:00 Mark welcome 1:30-17:15 Michael Shure on Politics 17:50-46:55 J Elvis Weinstein joins for Mark's "cop story" 46:55-1:19:40 Superstar Dietician, Julieanna Hever
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Sun, 9 February 2020
New Documentary ,THE ANIMAL PEOPLE, Produced by Joaquin Phoenix Reveals Chilling U.S. Gov't Legal Crusade Against Activists
From the road in New Hampshire, political reporter Michael Shure talks about the mess of Iowa, the primary in New Hampshire and the impeachment acquittal of Donald Trump. Then... Mark speaks with the director and one of the activists profiled in the new documentary THE ANIMAL PEOPLE: (summary from IMDB) Fifteen years in the making, this feature documentary - Executive Produced by Joaquin Phoenix - follows the journey of six young Americans who find themselves targeted as terrorists by the US government for their involvement in a controversial protest campaign. Seeing the future of social movement organizing, the activists used the then fledgling internet to dramatically magnify their impact as they systematically knocked out the pillars of financial support that kept the company in business. But when letter writing and protests began to mushroom into dead-of-night vandalism and worse by unknown activists, this corporation and the government formed an alliance to destroy the group. The FBI began an unprecedented campaign of surveillance in preparation for prosecution, creating a model that would later be used against Occupy Wall Street and Black Lives Matter. Congress, under corporate influence, rewrote laws and bent the definition of incitement in order to accomplish the prosecution of these six, potentially weakening free speech rights for all Americans. Featuring expansive interviews with the activists spanning over a decade, rare archival footage - including never-before-seen FBI undercover surveillance tapes, wiretaps and government documents, The Animal People is a chilling portrait of what happens when activism rattles the institutions of power. :00- 2:50 Mark welcome and explains episode 3:15-17:05 Michael Shure checks in from New Hampshire Primary...Also talks impeachment vote/acquittal. 17:10-1:15:16 From the documentary film, THE ANIMAL PEOPLE, Director, Casey Suchan and activist, Jake Conroy Reach the show at edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com |