Thursday at 12:00 pm
Sprouts Radio from the Grassroots is a 30-minute weekly program featuring radio programs produced at community radio stations or by other independent producers from across the country and sometimes around the world.
Upcoming episodes
Boy Scouts of America May Partially Lift Gay Ban May 23, 2013 | 12:00 pm
Since the late 1970s, the Boy Scouts of America (B.S.A.) has had a policy that bans gay youth and adult leaders from membership in the Boy Scouts. In 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that B.S.A. had the legal right to continue this discriminatory policy. In the years since, organizations have been formed to fight the ban through other channels.Read More
Recent episodes
Permaculture in Action May 16, 2013 | 12:00 pm
Margaret Ruhl & Elf Daniel Bruce of Bruce-Ruhl Designs and Kyle Chamberlain of the Human Habitat ProjectRead More
Si Kahn – Songs of Growing Up in the Movement May 9, 2013 | 12:00 pm
Sprouts salutes the start of May with the arts and a rerun of Mark Helpsmeet's "Song of the Soul" edition, featuring renowned singer songwriter and activist Si Kahn.Read More
Greenpeace Radio May 2, 2013 | 12:00 pm
This week on Sprouts to celebrate last week's Earth day 2013 the crew at Greenpeace radio brings you up to speed on some recent environmental headlines.Read More
Radio Vieques April 25, 2013 | 12:00 pm
On a special Earth Day episode, we look at the island of Vieques. Vieques was used as a bombing range by the US military and has been partially transformed into a wildlife refuge. We look into what environmental effects this is still having and what the federal government is not doing. We also talk about the new community radio station being built there called Radio Vieques. See how radio and the environment go hand in hand.Read More
The Future of Independent Cinema April 11, 2013 | 12:00 pm
This week on Sprouts, Toni Pennacchia talks with Daniel Kamil and Emily Steffian, owners and operators of the Cable Car Cinema and Cafe in Providence, Rhode Island.Read More
Suffragist Matilda Joslyn Gage Almost Jailed for Voting April 4, 2013 | 12:00 pm
This week on Sprouts, Radio Curious visits with Historian and Chautauqua scholar Sally Roesch Wagner, who portrays Matilda Joslyn Gage, a leading figure in the suffragist movement in the late 1800's.Read More
Support for LGBT Youth – History in Schools, Suicide Prevention March 28, 2013 | 12:00 pm
An interview with Dan Savage, the nationally-syndicated columnist, author, activist, and co-founder of the It Gets Better Project. Also a discussion of the rash of teen suicides that led to the naming of October 20 as Gay Spirit Day.Read More
Remembering Rachel Corrie March 21, 2013 | 12:00 pm
This week's show remembers activist Rachel Corrie on the 10th anniversary of her death.Read More
International Women’s Day March 14, 2013 | 12:00 pm
This week on Sprouts we celebrate International Women's Day. International Women's Day has its origins in socialist gatherings of women and strikes of women garment factory workers more than 100 years ago. This show briefly explores that history, including an interview of a professor of Russian and Soviet history describing the 1917 women's strike in St. Petersburg that led not only to the codification of March 8 as the official date of IWD, but to the downfall of the Russian czar, Nicolas II.Read More
A Memorial to Michael Toms March 7, 2013 | 12:00 pm
Radio Curious presents a memorial to Michael Toms, the Executive Producer of New Dimensions Radio, in an interview recorded at his home in Ukiah, California on January 9, 1995. Michael Toms passed away on January 24, 2013 at the age of 72. We discuss radio as it was in 1995, his predictions for the future of radio, and many of his personal observations.Read More
the Martin Family of Ames – Black History in the Midwest February 28, 2013 | 12:00 pm
In celebration of Black History Month, this show profiles a prominent African American family in Ames, Iowa, a practically all-white Midwestern college townRead More
Climate Change 2013: a call to battle February 21, 2013 | 12:00 pm
brought to you by Greenpeace radioRead More
America Discovers Columbus, Oh. February 14, 2013 | 12:00 pm
In this lively episode of Sprouts, Mark Emanuel (KZGM-FM, Cabool MO, djmark@kz88.org) takes a tour of 3 of the most fascinating destinations in the capitol city of Columbus, Ohio. Everything you ever wanted to know about classic television sets, 70 flavors of popcorn, and recycling just about anything brings Columbus alive in this week's show.Read More
A Sermon by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Self-Development February 7, 2013 | 12:00 pm
Featuring a sermon delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Dr. King delivered this sermon repeatedly throughout his career, adding sections as he gained experience through the Civil Rights movement and his global travels.
Famous moments include "the arc of the moral universe bends toward freedom."
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Roe vs. Wade: The 40th Anniversary January 31, 2013 | 12:00 pm
This week on Sprouts, on the 40th Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, we present the award winning program from Pacifica Radio Archives that takes a look at abortion since the founding of the United States through the landmark Roe vs Wade Supreme Court Decision in 1973 to the aftermath.Read More
THE ART OF POLITICAL SONG WITH DAVID ROVICS January 24, 2013 | 12:00 pm
This edition of Sprouts, Radio Curious explores the art of political song with songwriter-troubadour David Rovics, who discusses how he creates his songs, some of which he'll sing, and what he hopes they will achieve.Read More
What’s Ahead in 2013? January 17, 2013 | 12:00 pm
The Producers of the nationally syndicated program, Business Matters, welcome in the new year by asking three experts about the biggest ideas for 2013 (Click Read More for more details)Read More
Healing Through Prayer January 10, 2013 | 12:00 pm
In this edition of Sprouts, Radio Curious explores the idea of prayer, what is it, how is it done, and what good does it do, with guest, Rabbi Naomi Levy, author of "To Begin Again, the Journey Toward Comfort Strength and Faith in Difficult Times."Read More
Turn Here, Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works January 3, 2013 | 12:00 pm
n Turn Here, Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works, Atina Diffley shares the story of the Gardens of Eagan and Atina's personal story of learning female empowerment, organic farming, and successfully taking on an oil pipeline owned by the infamous Koch Brothers. Mixing vivid stories, earth-centered spirituality, and organic expertise, Atina is an organic consultant.Read More
This Has Happened December 27, 2012 | 12:00 pm
"This Has Happened" is a collaboration between two people joined by one event, Jeannine Chappell & David Brehmer - a horrific collision that killed Alexander Chappell, Jeannine's son and David's close friend and band mate.We retell the story of the crash, David's rehabilitation, both of the protagonists' grieving process, and the eventual bond between the two -- with poetry and descriptions of paintings interspersed.
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Iowa History According to the Meskwaki Native Americans December 20, 2012 | 12:00 pm
On this episode of Sprouts, we hear about the Meskwaki Native American Tribe in Iowa and their history in the state and with the european settlers. The Meskwaki have a unique story. They were the one of the first tribes to be able to purchase and own land due to an unprecedented act passed by the Iowa Legislature in 1851. They also built an open and collaborative relationship with the European settlers that was atypical at the time. We hear an interview by Ursula Ruedenburg from KHOI with Jonathan BuffaloRead More
DIY America and Grassroots Music December 13, 2012 | 12:00 pm
In this episode of Sprouts we travel to Arizona, California and Washington to hear from people who built their own music scene themselves by creating DIY or "Do It Yourself" venues. We hear interviews of promoters as well as live music from those venues.Read More
The Fiscal Cliff December 6, 2012 | 12:00 pm
A spirited discussion about the politics behind resolving the Fiscal cliff. Brought to the listener by a press pool of DC based journalist.Backed with a look at the Tea party members who lost most of their seats in recent elections.
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Extreme weather/Climate Change November 29, 2012 | 12:00 pm
Our planet is getting hit with extreme weather and natural disasters with more and more frequency. This programs includes a discussion between Greenpeace directors Kert Davies and Phil Radford.Read More
Farmer’s Markets & Food Stamps – a move toward equality November 22, 2012 | 12:00 pm
One man's attempt to provide high quality food to people of all incomes and the role of farmer's markets.A conversation between Theresa Marquez from Organic Valley and chef, Michel Nischam. the son of displaced farmers.
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Chris Williamson November 15, 2012 | 12:00 pm
An interview with iconic feminist musician-songwriter Chris Williamson, one of the defining voices of American Women's music. Williamson discusses her music, spiritual path and her role in Women's Music & Consciousness.Read More
Religion and Politics In America November 1, 2012 | 12:00 pm
An interview with theologian and philosopher Frank Kroncke about religion and politics in the US.Read More
Noam Chomsky – Economic Democracy October 25, 2012 | 12:00 pm
On October 11-14 the Economic Democracy Collaborative held a conference on Economic Democracy in Madison WI. - seeking a " clear, compelling vision of an equitable, sustainable economy that brings a high quality of life for everyone - an economy by, for, and of the people."An interview of Noam Chomsky with Dada Maheshvarananda in anticipation of the conference, produced at WORT community radio in Madison.
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Money and Living Deliberately October 18, 2012 | 12:00 pm
This week, an interview with Santikaro - a Buddhist monk from Thailand - taking a look at the impact of our unconscious tendencies of consumption and the unspoken agreements implied by the products or services we buy.Read More
Greenpeace Radio on Presidential Platforms & the Environment / Update on BP Gulf Oil Damage October 4, 2012 | 12:00 pm
A Greener White House/ Revisiting the BP clean upRead More
I Wish I Were Krishna – Lon Milo DuQuette Folk/Rock Musician September 27, 2012 | 12:00 pm
Lon Milo DuQuette is a stunning combination of sweet music, profundity, hilarity, and love. With a career as a folk/rock musician from the precocious age of 14, through many employment variants including his 15 books and position as US Deputy Grand Master of Ordo Templi Orientis, Lon has word and song riches to pour out.Read More
Looking Back at Hurricane Katrina September 20, 2012 | 12:00 pm
This week on Sprouts, we commemorate the 7th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with survivor and New Orleans Artist, Alex Santiago. He retells his experiences during the natural disaster and the aftermath.Read More
The Inconvenient Truth (about politics) August 23, 2012 | 12:00 pm
This week's Sprouts is a social commentary approach to discussing the 2012 presidential campaigns, outlining some of the social and cultural issues that both candidates represent. Hosted by Rock Newman and co-hosted by Clark Ray, a former employee of the Clinton administration and openly gay married man.Read More
Nuns on the Bus August 16, 2012 | 12:00 pm
How's this for timing? This week's Sprouts follows the Nuns on the Bus. In June of 2012 a group of Nuns traveled across the country to bring awareness to the Ryan Budget that was being pushed through congress. We join them as they stop in Ames, Iowa outside of Republican Congressman Steve King's campaign office.Read More
Who Bombed Judi Bari! August 9, 2012 | 12:00 pm
Sprouts brings you an interview with Earth First! activist Darryl Cherney, who with Judi Bari was car bombed in 1990 during their campaign to stop old growth logging in Northern California. Cherney recently made a documentary about the bombing called, Who Bombed Judi Bari?Read More
Extreme Weather – The Capitol Hill Blues August 2, 2012 | 12:00 pm
A discussion about the recent epidemic of "Extreme weather" conditions and the reaction of Right wing climate deniers.Also a discussion about "Institutional corruption," Libor and banking scandals recently revealed, and why wealthy entities can often bypass laws.
The Capitol Hill Blues is a trans-partisan talk show covering politics, social commentary, and headline news stories.
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Occupy!!! A Readers’ Theatre July 26, 2012 | 12:00 pm
Occupy!!! a readers theater perspective: written by Mary Rudge, poet laureate of Alameda, brings together community voices and activism. Mary Rudge has captured a myriad of views about the Occupy movement performed by 25 diverse, intergenerational, Bay Area poets ages,10-80 .Read More
The 1st Amendment with Alexander Meikeljohn July 19, 2012 | 12:00 pm
This week on Sprouts we present a speech by Alexander Meikeljohn from 1956 on the impervious nature of the 1st Amendment protections of our Freedom of Speech.Read More
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