The Radical Imagination Podcast

The Radical Imagination Imagining the Future of Black Lives Matter and Racial Social Justice

The April 23rd Radical Imagination show -- Imagining the Future of Black Lives Matter and Racial Social Justice, was a dialogue between host Jim Vrettos and Black Lives Matter co-founder and of Black Lives Matter Grassroots co-director Melina Abdullah.

The Radical Imagination Imagining If We're Good Enough

The April 10th show of the Radical Imagination with host Jim Vrettos was a dialogue with the young filmmaker Sabrina Geffner concerning her craft and her recent, award-winning short narratives, "Good Enough" and "Somebody Nobody."

The Radical Imagination Imagining Jewish and Israeli Response to the Destruction of Gaza -- A Dialogue with Peter Beinart

Today's Radical Imagination show will be a dialogue between host Jim Vrettos and acclaimed columnist and political commentator Peter Beinart -- author of the recent New York Times bestseller Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza -- A Reckoning.   We'll be addressing one of the most important issues of our time and discussing Peter's premise that Palestinian liberation means Jewish liberation as well.

The Radical Imagination | Imagining How We're Doing in the Boudoir and the Bedroom

Host Jim Vrettos welcomes a respected and renowned national commentator and expert on the world of love, marriage and relationships. Beatty Cohan Vrettos is an activist, a skilled psychotherapist and sex therapist, a media commentator and consultant, author of the groundbreaking book Never Make A Mistake in Love Again, host of the Ask Beatty show on progressive Radio Network.

The Radical Imagination Imagining the Times That Try Our Souls — Fighting Back in the Middle of a Coup

People have become angry and frustrated by the scarcity of oppositional leadership to challenge the catastrophic coup and illegal power grab facing the country. There's a growing realization that it's up to us to act.
This show is a beginning conversation on ways individuals can take action and to connect with each other, fighting back to save our democracy. 
 

The Radical Imagination Re-Imagining the Port Huron Statement

Jim Vrettos honors what would have been the 85th birthday of anti-war and civil rights activist Tom Hayden, principal author of The Port Huron Statement, by talking with his comrade and also activist Alan Haber.
 
 
 

The Radical Imagination Imagining the Loss of Innocence in the Face of War

Jim Vrettos interviews Italian film director Aldo Luliano, who's known for his award-winning short films at Oscar-qualifying festivals. His soulful short DIVE is a melancholic exploration of adolescent love in a world driven by violence.
 

The Radical Imagination Imagining A Renewed Solidarity Among Jews & Blacks

Host Jim Vrettos receives playwright and activist Art Feinglass for a conversation about the need for a renew solidarity among Jews & Black People.

The Radical Imagination | Imagining How to Regulate the Greed of Wall Street

Host Jim Vrettos receives two famed, veteran labor organizers and community activists to discuss the election and attempts to regulate greed on Wall Street.  Ray Rogers is an iconic community organizer, union strategist, labor and human rights activist. Judy Jorrisch brings decades of experience and political wisdom as a community organizer and activist familiar with the colorful and contentious political battles of the city.
 

The Radical Imagination Imagining Healing the Human Trauma in the Middle East

Jim Vrettos receives guest Ken Dorph, a renowned global financial consultant with deep expertise in the Middle East and North Africa.