The Radical Imagination Podcast

The Radical Imagination | Imagining How to Resist the Kingdom of Rage

On this Radical Imagination, we're thrilled to have Elizabeth Neumann to discuss her gripping new book "Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace."

The Radical Imagination Imagining the Unimaginable

Jim Vrettos welcomes Immortal Technique a.k.a. Felipe Coronel who stands out as a rapper, composer, and activist of unparalleled power, commitment, and creativity. Most of his lyrics have focused on global politics and a broad range of issues such as racism, world revolution, war, socialism, government control, rape, famine, colonialism, self-determination, and Wall Street greed. He imagines the unimaginable.

The Radical Imagination | Imagining How to Surprise Reality until it Changes

Host Jim Vrettos talks to Gabriel Meyer Halevy, an Argentinian born and raised musician who lived in the fertile crescent holy land and has been involved as a radical creative in sacred activism.

The Radical Imagination Imagining America's Youth Movement Today

Today on the Radical Imagination, Jim Vrettos receives a young man whose strong voice, vision and organizing skills echoes those efforts by progressives that preceded him.   Henry D. Wright is a New York City based writer who was elected youth representative at Education Cannot Wait, the United Nations Fund for education in emergencies.

The Radical Imagination Imagining How to Learn to Disagree

On this episode of The Radical Imagination Jim Vrettos talks to Professor John Inazu about his recent book "Learning to Disagree" and how the American Society needs to be more understanding for the common good.
 
 

The Radical Imagination | Imagining the Beautiful Wounds, Blessings and Worlds of Rich Orloff

Our guest today on the Radical Imagination is Rich Orloff who's been described as one of the most popular unknown playwrights in the country. Rich's work has been called theater with a brain and a heart. His goal is to engage audiences and take them on a ride through the human experience.

The Radical Imagination | Imagining Living in the Belly of the Beautiful Beast

Jim Vrettos interviews Minerva Perez, the Executive Director of OLA (Organizacion Latino-Americana) of Eastern Long Island about how her organization strives to empower, inform and celebrate the varied Latino and Hispanic communities while building bridges within the larger East End community.

The Radical Imagination | Imagining the Unimaginable

Jim Vrettos welcomes Immortal Technique a.k.a. Felipe Coronel who stands out as a rapper, composer, and activist of unparalleled power, commitment, and creativity. Most of his lyrics have focused on global politics and a broad range of issues such as racism, world revolution, war, socialism, government control, rape, famine, colonialism, self-determination, and Wall Street greed. He imagines the unimaginable.

The Radical Imagination Imagining the Human Face of Mass Incarceration

Jim Vrettos receives guest Stanley Howard, a formerly incarcerated death row inmate who was exonerated and pardoned by former Illinois Governor George Ryan in 2023.

The Radical Imagination Imagining the Eclectic Artistry of Maestro Gregory Singer

Jim Vrettos welcomes Maestro Gregory Singer, a noted violinist, composer, conductor and artist in his own right and the music director of the Manhattan Symphonie. Maestro Singer has brought with him the talented Canvas String Quartet who'll offer premiere performances of some of his compositions. The Quartet includes Ju Jin-Bornet, 1st Violin; Alison Molino, 2nd Violin; Allyson Care, Viola; and James Acampora, Cello.