Citizens' Radio

Citizens' Radio is an exploration of volunteerism and activism in Massachusetts. Please join the hosts, Lulu Liu and Seema Khan, in meeting some very passionate people and in learning great ways to make a difference.

Episodes

A More Just Foreign Policy: MA Peace Action

March 13, 2022 • 66 mins

In this episode, our podcast gets entangled in current events. On February 17th, we began a conversation about US foreign policy, Russia, and China with Brian Garvey, Assistant Director of Massachusetts Peace Action, and one week later there were significant developments. We hope you enjoy this two-part conversation, checking in with Brian before and after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The original conversation is left intact ...

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Rethinking our Prison System: New Beginnings Reentry Services

February 28, 2022 • 51 mins

Join us for our discussion with Stacey Borden, founder and Executive Director of New Beginnings Reentry Services, a non-profit aimed at reducing recidivism by supporting women to transition from prison to society and Sarah Nawab, an attorney with the Prisoner's Legal Services of MA.

Please note that the views shared by Sarah Nawab in this episode are hers alone and do not reflect the views of the Prisoner's Legal Services of MA.

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Workplace Activism: MIT LL OPEN

January 28, 2022 • 23 mins

Have you ever wanted to create change in your place of work, but have run into a wall of bureaucracy? Today's guest, Noel Keating, set out to make his workplace a more inclusive environment. And he succeeded despite the obstacles, discovering in himself something of an activist.

Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan

Music by Joakim Karud:
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Building a Progressive MA: Mass Alliance

December 31, 2021 • 57 mins

Can progressive ideals bring us closer to an equitable society? And what is going on in MA state government? We cover a lot today in our conversation with Jordan Berg Powers, Executive Director of Mass Alliance and co-host of the podcast Incorruptible Massachusetts.

Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan

Resources:
https://www.massalliance.org/
https://www.incorruptiblemass.org/

Music by Joakim Karud:
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Our Urban Wetlands: Arlington Conservation Commission

November 29, 2021 • 33 mins

Ah! Toxic Algae! Learn about this and other threats to our urban wetland ecosystems with Emily Sullivan of the Arlington Conservation Commission.

Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan

Resources:
https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/boards-and-committees/conservation-commission
https://mysticriver.org/
https://friendsofspypondpark.org/
https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/boards-and-committees/envision-arlington/spy-pond-committee
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Vehicle for Social Change: Bikes Not Bombs

October 2, 2021 • 36 mins

What do bikes have to do with wars? How could they be a vehicle for upward social mobility? We speak with Elijah Evans, Executive Director of Bikes Not Bombs, about community, conflict, and social change.

Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan

Resources:
Bikes Not Bombs: https://bikesnotbombs.org/

Music by Joakim Karud:
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Fight for Climate Action: Extinction Rebellion

September 9, 2021 • 45 mins

Allen McGonagill is a natural for crafting big, bold acts of civil disobedience that are a signature of Extinction Rebellion. Learn how disruption can fight climate change.

Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan

Resources:
Extinction Rebellion Global: https://rebellion.global/
Extinction Rebellion MA: https://xrmass.org/

Music by Joakim Karud:
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Let's Talk Trash: Zero Waste Arlington

August 21, 2021 • 37 mins

Has your recycling ever been rejected? Learn about the finer points of trash in our discussion with Larry Slotnick of Zero Waste Arlington.

Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan

Resources:
Zero Waste Arlington: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/boards-and-committees/zero-waste-committee
Plastic Wars Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/plastic-wars/

Music by Joakim Karud:
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Welcome

August 2, 2021 • 3 mins

A series of interviews with local activists. Learn what gives them purpose and what gives them hope.

Co-hosts: Lulu Liu & Seema Khan

Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY

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