Independent movie theaters and non-commercial arts in Santa Fe
Stuart Ashman and Jason Silverman of the Center for Contemporary Arts talk about saving The Screen movie theater and the power of the arts for people of all ages.
The Landlord Tenant Hotline
Susan Turetsky has been mediating disputes between landlords and tenants for over two decades, and she knows the letter of the law better than anyone in the state. We talk about the common—and uncommon—issues that arise, and how to prevent problems before they happen.
Getting help to where it’s most needed: Global outreach doctors
Global Outreach Doctors is a Santa Fe-based group of medical practitioners who travel to disaster areas around the world to provide crisis care. We talk about the upcoming mission to a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Cattle grazing, community building, and ecosystem restoration
If you think that healthy grasslands are incompatible with livestock, listen to these two ecologically minded young ranchers, who are using domesticated animals to improve grasslands, conserve species, and create a vibrant rural culture.
End times or better days to come? An archaeologist weighs in.
Archaeologist Robert L. Kelly talks about the evolution of human society, from tools through culture, agriculture, and government. But what’s next … annihilation or a new world?
When children are separated from their parents: the lasting damage
Over 2000 children have been taken away from their parents at the US-Mexico border. Hear what a pediatrician and a child development professor have to say about the dangers of this kind of trauma to children and families.
Living from the Land in the 21st Century
Mark Sundeen Author of The Unsettlers: In Search of the Good Life in Today’s America, profiles three families who went back to the land while remaining very much connected with society.
Telling the truth about religious child abuse
Children are the victims of abuse and neglect by religious institutions and ideologies–and often the most trusted members of the community are responsible. Journalist Janet Heimlich and minister Dr. Jaime Romo talk about recognizing the signs of religious maltreatment and healing from child abuse.
Eating wild foods in the industrial age
What’s the difference between one head of lettuce and another? A lot, journalist Jo Robinson tells us. The foods we eat that are freshest and closest to their wild ancestors are healthier and can prevent many of the chronic illnesses that are part of modern life.
Desiree Mays on the 2018 Santa Fe Opera Season
Opera expert Desiree Mays talks about nuclear weapons, broadway musicals, strong women, love and betrayal — all in the context of the five operas of the upcoming season of the Santa Fe Opera.