Conservation Society. Andrew Thoms provides insights into his background, the founding of the Sitka Conservation Society, its goals, and its work in conserving the Tongass National Forest. He discusses the importance of sustainable development, partnerships with local tribes, challenges facing conservation efforts, and the impact of political changes on conservation policies. ● The Sitka Conservation Society was founded to protect the Tongass National Forest in Alaska from clear-cut logging. ● They have been working for 18 years to manage the forest in a sustainable way that balances the needs of the community, the economy, and the environment. ● Challenges include the shift in management policies with each administration, but strong partnerships and community involvement are key to overcoming these challenges. ● Partnerships with local tribes and communities are crucial for conservation efforts.

The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Atomic Bomb: The Price Paid For Liberty. Features interviews with four survivors of the USS Indianapolis, the fast combatant ship that completed its top-secret mission to deliver the atomic bomb to Tinian Island, eventually dropped on Hiroshima. On the Indy's return trip to the Philippines, she was hit by two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine and sunk in 12 minutes. Due to communication fouls ups, no one knows the ship is lost at sea. After spending 5 nights and 4 days in the ocean, without food or water, battling burns, injuries, dehydration, shark attacks and insanity, the crew of the Indianapolis was discovered by accident and a rescue begun. Of the 1195 men aboard ship, only 316 men would survive. 879 men would die in the water. The sinking of the USS Indianapolis is the worst sea disaster in US Naval History. In years past, four of these survivors, Ed Harrell, Paul Murphy, Lyle Pasket, and Erwin Hensch were interviewed for this program. Now, the voices of these brave men, though they have all passed on, are brought to life. These survivors share unforgettable and heartbreaking memories about the tragic sinking of their battle tested ship and their struggle to survive against nearly impossible odds. We hear their story of tragedy, survival, heroism and redemption — all part of the enormous cost of liberty. To complement the survivor interviews, this program includes interview segments with Sara Vladic, co-author of the book, “Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in US Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man.”

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This episode includes sets in memory of Henry Jackson DMin and Rev. Thomas L. Walker (pictured); as well as selections from the Gospel Harmonettes, Lovers of God, Thompson Community Singers, and others.

Laura Fies, Executive Director, USS Hornet Museum. The storied history of the CV-12 started in WWII, made more history with the Apollo Space Program, and continues to this day as a vital link to Alameda’s past. Host Scott Piehler talks with Laura about the history of the Hornet, what it takes to keep her afloat, and why some of the candy from the ship’s original snack bar may still be edible.

An encore interview featuring Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to the United States Congress from New York. Chisholm was an American politician who represented New York’s 12th congressional district.In 1972, she became the first black candidate for a major-party nomination for President of the United States and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Throughout her career, she was known for taking "a resolute stand against economic, social, and political injustices", as well as being a strong supporter of black civil rights and women's rights.

Transformation. April Ramee shares her journey from working as an accountant to becoming a herbalist and muse. April describes her approach to medicine as Psychedelic Herbalism. Slightly different from standard clinical herbalism, she takes clients on a journey of self-discovery and helps them understand truths about themselves. She shares her personal journey overcoming alcohol addiction, and how plant medicines played a role in her healing. April describes a muse as an outside force that comes in and gives information, an inspiring force. A muse could be an angel or other ethereal force, but also, a human being.● April defines medicine as a way to create homeostasis in our body and allow it to heal itself. Herbs can be helpful in navigating external changes and stress that may arise from personal growth and psychedelic experiences.● Psychedelics can break down blocks, open the mind, and challenge our perceptions, facilitating transformative experiences.● April believes that addiction is a very normal part of life, and perhaps we need to shift how we look at it: & quote; Addiction is a form of passion that wants to be lived out and we often blame our addictions for aspects of ourselves.

Performing live in the KCSM record vault former Jazz in the Afternoon host Dick Conte & Bay Area stalwart Dick Fregulia join forces trading piano duties backed by bassist Steve Webber and drummer Jimmy Hobson.A native of Palo Alto, Dick Fregulia has played a wide variety of jazz piano gigs in the San Francisco Bay Area for over half a century. For 35 years he was featured Thursday nights at Washington Square Bar and Grill in San Francisco's North Beach. His early influences were Ahmad Jamal, George Shearing, and Oscar Peterson, leading to a lifelong admiration for Bill Evans as a trio pianist and Art Tatum as a solo pianist. . Dick Conte arrived in San Francisco in 1961 from his native Connecticut and has since become an integral part of the Bay Area jazz scene with his encyclopedic knowledge of jazz, formidable jazz radio presence (from the fabled KJAZ days to present-day KCSM and KKSF), and his piano performances at clubs, festivals and private venues.

Tim Price Quintet plays (Lennie) Tristano. Performing live in the KCSM record vault alto saxophonist, Tim Price will play Lennie Tristano melodies based on classic jazz standards comparing the melodies to the original "heads" and discussing the differences and what makes them extraordinary. Joining Tim Price will be veterans of the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene, tenor saxophonist Tod Dickow, guitarist Terence Brewer, bassist Jim Kerwin and drummer Curt Moore. (click subject for more)

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