Alex Anest (Encore Presentation). The Detroit based Alex Anest Trio explores both original tunes and compositions from some of the greats on this organ trio performance. And its territory Alex knows well with appearances on over three dozen albums under his belt including a half dozen as a group leader. Alex anchors the group’s sound on guitar, but Jim Alfredson mans the Hammond B3 and David Ward brings the funk on drums. From a January 9th, 2025 performance Daniel Peck is your host for the Alex Anest Trio – Live at the Bop Stop.

This episode includes selections from the Saint Luke COGIC Choir, Gospel Commanders, Katherine Hayes Singers (pictured), Rev. Evangelist Malcolm Simmons, Spiritualaires of Columbia SC, Utica Institute Jubilee Singers, and others.

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All Alone in the World: Children of the Incarcerated is a non-fiction book by Nell Bernstein that explores the profound impact of parental incarceration on children in the U.S., using real-life stories to highlight their neglect, stigmatization, and the systemic failures that punish them for their parents' crimes. Published in 2005, the book details the experiences of these children from arrest to parental reentry, critiques harsh laws, and advocates for policy changes that keep families together, arguing for a human rights approach to criminal justice. Bernstein’s work has been praised as a "moving condemnation" and compared to classics like Random Family, earning recognition from Newsweek, Salon, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Minimal Living. Shira Gill is an advocate for a minimalist lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of intentional living and the impact our physical environments have on our mental health. She highlights the many benefits that come from living a minimalist lifestyle; how it can help you save money, reduce stress, and focus on the things that actually, bring value into your life. In a culture rooted in endless consumerism, minimalism offers an alternative lifestyle. ● Minimalism is not about restriction, but curating the perfect amount to fit your lifestyle, and no more. ● When people buy stuff to feel better, often what they really want is more connection and joy. ● Removing clutter in your home, creating clear desk and table space, can be a big step towards improving your mental health. ● One of the greatest things about consuming less is that it’s free; it saves time, money, and is good for the environment.

Columbus based bassist George Delancey was a core member of the Larry Fuller Trio and has performed with Ben Patterson, Wynton Marsallis and Houston Person, among others. For this performance, he enlists a number of Central Ohio musicians to Cleveland to work out material in advance of a live album recording. For this performance, George leads a sextet that includes himself on Bass, Paul Strawser on Piano, Miles Franklin Smith on Trumpet, Jake Smith on Alto Saxophone, Robert Dove on Tenor Saxophone and Andrew Theiss on Drums. From January 24th, 2025 performance, Daniel Peck is your host for the George Delancey Sextet…Live at the Bop Stop.

This episode includes selections from Alex Bradford (pictured), Caravans, Evelyn Gay, Salem Travelers, Angelic Choir feat. Gerri Griffin, Sons of David, Chicago's New Friendship MBC Choir, and others.

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Jay Rockefeller, former United States Senator, West Virginia. Rockefeller was the only serving politician of the Rockefeller family during his tenure in the United States Senate, and the only one to have held office as a Democrat, in what has been a traditionally Republican family. He served on the powerful Senate Finance Committee, including as chairman of the Subcommittee on Medicare and Long-term Care (later Health Care). He became a leading spokesman for healthcare reform, advocating for improved and modernized Medicare, expanded access to healthcare, and increased health coverage for children. He authored the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), that has provided health care coverage for millions of poor children. He played a crucial role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, advocating for a public option. In this week’s encore recording Rockefeller spoke on a wide range of topics including National Healthcare for poor, one of his top legislative priorities during his time in the United States Senate.

Power of Feelings. Vivian Dittmar discuss the topic that change is coming, whether we like it or not, but the question is, what is that change going to look like? Is it going to be a transition to a more healthy, sustainable, slower, more humane way of life that works better for all species on the planet, or are we transitioning into a kind of dystopian techno-utopia that isn’t really working for anyone except a very, very small elite?