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I’m joined today by contributor to The New York Times and editor-at-large of Jewish Currents, Peter Beinart, Professor of journalism and political science at City University of New York to discuss his provocative new book, Being Jewish After The Destruction of Gaza. Joining me in the studio is clinical social worker, Marcelle Grant, who is one of the organizers of Peter Beinart’s talk in Santa Fe on October 20th. A must-listen episode about a controversial book and a critically-defining period in our global experience. More at peterbeinart.substack.com Register for his free talk at beinartinsantafe@gmail.com

A delight to chat with composer, guitarist, and music journalist Mark Small about his biography of Lee Berk, the former president of Berklee College of Music where Mark was on staff for many years. Lee Berk: Leading the Berklee Way covers the life and vision of Lee and his father Lawrence and why Berklee stands out as one of the most sought after colleges by musicians everywhere. Mark Small worked closely with Lee’s widow, Susan Berk to create this book honoring her husband’s life, and both will be at Collected Works Bookstore on Thursday, October 9th at 6:00.

Nationally-acclaimed naturalist, Priyanka Kumar, praised for her luminous book Conversations with Birds and often compared to Rachel Carson, joins me with her new book, The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering The Wild Through A Beloved American Fruit.

Sean Perez started his performing career in 2004 when he first joined his High School's Rock Eisteddfod team. Being part of this dance team set him on his path to performance. He continued his dance training since specialising in L.A. Style Salsa & Latin American/Ballroom (with Karen Rufus & Diane Smedley), Commercial JFH & Music Theatre (jazz/tap/ballet).

Join Kaitlin Haase with the Xerces Society for a rebroadcast of her March 2025 conversation with butterfly researcher Simon Doneski, PhD student at UNM studying insect conservation. Simon will share his work on the conservation of butterflies and rare insects throughout the state of New Mexico, including the development of a new public database for these species.New Mexico Rare Arthropods ResourceButterflies of New Mexico Guide

An essential must-listen interview for all writers, from beginners to seasoned, with the co-founders of the Santa Fe Writers Institute. I’m joined by Dr. Katherine Ortega Courtney who is a celebrated author and nationally acclaimed expert on trauma and healing and Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, a Pulitzer-nominated author of 16 books and a seasoned TV and film producer. Their combined wisdom and unique perspectives elicit an engaging conversation as we discuss how writing can help us recover our purpose and reveal personal insights, a writing journey that both Alisa and Katherine have taken themselves.santafewritersinstitute.com

Welcome in the festive spirit as we celebrate the spoken word with three of this year’s Collected Works Holiday Players. Settle softly into the timeless enchantment of Christmas morning in Northern New Mexico with gifted writer Alfredo Celadon Lujan as he reads his award-winning story, Mis Crismes. Ward off The Grinch with delightful Santa Fe theater veterans Jim and Carol McGiffin celebrating their 15th year with the Holiday Players. Click the podcast link, sip hot chocolate and crunch bizcochitos as you listen to this week’s episode. Collected Works 15th Annual Holiday Players, 6:00 pm Friday, December 15 at the bookstore on Galisteo St.

We welcome the new year with whimsical and insightful children’s author, Melissa Marie McEwan. Melissa introduces us to Marty the Moose who became a local celebrity last year for his rare travels from native Colorado to Northern New Mexico. We follow his adventures in Marty Moose Makes His Way and learn not only where he’s been, but some of the real history of Moose in our region and other wild animals who venture into human domains. It is a delightful book for all ages, beautifully written and designed by a young, local author to watch for. Contact Melissa at missmelissamcewan@gmail.com

A welcome return to KSFR by multi-award-winning poet Mary Gilliland from Ithaca, New York. Described by Mary Oliver as … “not afraid of delight…and the hard tasks of anger, pain, and deep caring,” Mary Gilliland shares her depth of perception from her collections, The Devil’s Fools and Ember Days which will be published next year. Mary generously shares how a poem evolves, sometimes captured in a moment, sometimes begun and cast out of sight until suddenly the day to complete it arises seemingly out of the creative blue. Be inspired at marygilliland.com