People, Places & Things online radio show http://ppt.mypodcast.com/ en © 2007 Sapphire Blue Productions Charing Ball Charing Ball ppt@gtownradio.com clean Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:51:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss MyPodcast.com RSS generator v1.0 sapphireblue10@gmail.com (Charing Ball) support@mypodcast.com (MyPodcast team) What makes a person Black? Is it the issues, heritage we face or is it just a skin color? How does t What makes a person Black? Is it the issues, heritage we face or is it just a skin color? How does the media interpretation of blackness effect how non-blacks view the Black community? Also, why is CNN doing a Black in America 2? Hear audio from: CNN's screening of Black in America 2: The Solutions and Avenging the Ancestor's Coalition July 3rd Black Independence Day Rally.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-461857"> What makes a person Black? Is it the issues, heritage we face or is it just a skin color? How does the media interpretation of blackness effect how non-blacks view the Black community? Also, why is CNN doing a Black in America 2? Hear audio from: CNN's screening of Black in America 2: The Solutions and Avenging the Ancestor's Coalition July 3rd Black Independence Day Rally. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/07/Who_Gets_to_Define_Blackness_in_America_originally_aired_71209-221976.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:29:00 +0000 blackinamerica, cnn, african american, rally, protest, slavery, education, unemployment 01:03:35 clean People, Places & Things played a special tribute to MJ - the Man with a Message. While probably most People, Places & Things played a special tribute to MJ - the Man with a Message. While probably most remembered by his many number #1s, little attention has been paid to Jackson the philanthropist, donating over $300 million to charity over the course of his lifetime & drawing attention to various world issues through his music. PP&T will pay homage to MJ's desire 4 a better world.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-455393"> People, Places & Things played a special tribute to MJ - the Man with a Message. While probably most remembered by his many number #1s, little attention has been paid to Jackson the philanthropist, donating over $300 million to charity over the course of his lifetime & drawing attention to various world issues through his music. PP&T will pay homage to MJ's desire 4 a better world. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/06/Michael_Jackson_The_Man_and_th_Messageoriginally_aired_628-218820.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:48:00 +0000 michael jackson, tribute, memorial, rip, tragedy, homage, people, places, things 58:49 clean On this episode: Swirl Philly tours and talks Race at Franklin Insitute/T. Desiree Hines brings the On this episode: Swirl Philly tours and talks Race at Franklin Insitute/T. Desiree Hines brings the pride with The Festivus /Shareef Jenkins discusses why Zachary had three mothers/and how you might be counted in the Census 2010...this show is indeed positively progressive<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-450575"> On this episode: Swirl Philly tours and talks Race at Franklin Insitute/T. Desiree Hines brings the pride with The Festivus /Shareef Jenkins discusses why Zachary had three mothers/and how you might be counted in the Census 2010...this show is indeed positively progressive Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/06/PPT_Race_Sexual_Orientation_Why_Does_it_Matter_originally_aired_621-216395.html Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:40:00 +0000 interracial, race, gay, pride, progressive, obama, census, festival, podcast, listen 59:59 clean On Tap for this newly formatted show: Angela Brown, author and activist talks the needs for blacks t On Tap for this newly formatted show: Angela Brown, author and activist talks the needs for blacks to embrace the environmental movement/the impact of food production/the Secret Lives of Bees and shedding excess: need vs. want. Listen, Learn, Relate.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-446477"> On Tap for this newly formatted show: Angela Brown, author and activist talks the needs for blacks to embrace the environmental movement/the impact of food production/the Secret Lives of Bees and shedding excess: need vs. want. Listen, Learn, Relate. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/06/Its_Not_Easy_Being_Green_PPT_show_aired_614-214454.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:46:00 +0000 bees, environment, sustainable, blacks, food production, green movement 01:00:41 clean In this newly formatted People, Places & Things, Charing Ball takes listeners on a journey through e In this newly formatted People, Places & Things, Charing Ball takes listeners on a journey through everything that is positively progressive. On Docket: Bill Ayers, Bernadine Dorhn and Mark Rudd talk about white supremacy, Obama and regret for Weather Underground/Eric the Mechanic gives summertime advice/Karl Biemuller discuss the future of community newspapers/plus plenty of good music.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-442297"> In this newly formatted People, Places & Things, Charing Ball takes listeners on a journey through everything that is positively progressive. On Docket: Bill Ayers, Bernadine Dorhn and Mark Rudd talk about white supremacy, Obama and regret for Weather Underground/Eric the Mechanic gives summertime advice/Karl Biemuller discuss the future of community newspapers/plus plenty of good music. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/06/People_Places_Things_presents_Weathering_the_Underground_originally_aired_6709-212442.html Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:50:00 +0000 white supremacy, weather underground, media, auto, music, grassroot, bill ayers, obama 01:04:57 clean Join Charing and Len as we host Paul Boni, esq., attorney with Casino Free Philadelphia. Boni will d Join Charing and Len as we host Paul Boni, esq., attorney with Casino Free Philadelphia. Boni will discuss why the city should fold on plans to build two casinos; one at the 8th Street Gallery and the other on the Waterfront. Plus, news, review and commentary.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-419308"> Join Charing and Len as we host Paul Boni, esq., attorney with Casino Free Philadelphia. Boni will discuss why the city should fold on plans to build two casinos; one at the 8th Street Gallery and the other on the Waterfront. Plus, news, review and commentary. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/04/People_Places_Things_gambles_with_Casino_Free_Philadelphia-201454.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:15:00 +0000 no casino, philadelphia, gambling, news, reviews, commentary, people, places, things 01:00:16 clean This week (4/5): Charing and Len welcome Miasha, Essence best selling author of five novels includin This week (4/5): Charing and Len welcome Miasha, Essence best selling author of five novels including Sistah for Sale, Diary of a Mistress and Mommy's Angels. This girl is no joke! Recently, Simon and Schuster designated a “Miasha” month companywide meaning no other female urban literature author will be able to put out a book during that particular month. And as the founder of the Ask Miasha Foundation, this twenty-six year old wife and mother hopes to use her status as the Queen of Urban Lit and extravagance to give back to the less fortunate. Listen as Miasha spills secrets about the book biz, the growing popularity of Urban Lit and the stage adaptation of her controversial, best-selling novel Secret Society.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-411194"> This week (4/5): Charing and Len welcome Miasha, Essence best selling author of five novels including Sistah for Sale, Diary of a Mistress and Mommy's Angels. This girl is no joke! Recently, Simon and Schuster designated a “Miasha” month companywide meaning no other female urban literature author will be able to put out a book during that particular month. And as the founder of the Ask Miasha Foundation, this twenty-six year old wife and mother hopes to use her status as the Queen of Urban Lit and extravagance to give back to the less fortunate. Listen as Miasha spills secrets about the book biz, the growing popularity of Urban Lit and the stage adaptation of her controversial, best-selling novel Secret Society. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/04/People_Places_Things_goes_deep_in_the_Secret_Society-197515.html Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:08:00 +0000 secret society, urban, drugs, gay, taxes, book, people, places, things 01:01:36 clean Charing and Len welcomed Exavier Wardlaw, playwright, director, author, who is premiering his most r Charing and Len welcomed Exavier Wardlaw, playwright, director, author, who is premiering his most recent my play, "Echoes of Justice," which had been acquired for the archives of Yale University Drama Club. Wardlaw, who's very adorable play "The Lollipop Forest" can be seen at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0cog15cKbk," target="_blank" class="userlink">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0cog15cKbk,</a> is also leading the "Help Stamp Out Discrimination in Public Television," which protests the alleged discrimation of African American-created programming.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-404513"> Charing and Len welcomed Exavier Wardlaw, playwright, director, author, who is premiering his most recent my play, "Echoes of Justice," which had been acquired for the archives of Yale University Drama Club. Wardlaw, who's very adorable play "The Lollipop Forest" can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0cog15cKbk, is also leading the "Help Stamp Out Discrimination in Public Television," which protests the alleged discrimation of African American-created programming. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/03/People_Places_Things_presents_Discrimination_on_Television_originally_aired_329-194378.html Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:56:00 +0000 drug laws, discrimination, racism, prejudice, playwright, justice, people, places, things 47:25 clean Join Charing and Len as we feature Tweety, teen fashion phenom and creator of the youth-based webiso Join Charing and Len as we feature Tweety, teen fashion phenom and creator of the youth-based webisodes Young, Hip Chic, available at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/YoungHipChic" target="_blank" class="userlink"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/YoungHipChic" target="_blank" class="userlink">http://www.youtube.com/YoungHipChic</a></a> . Tweety, who wil also be releasing her first book, Girl Power: the Go-To Guide for Teens to Becoming Perfect Young Ladies, will tell us old folks what's hot and what's not in fashion, the industry and being a role model. Plus, we discuss, a Hip-Hop GOP, Slumdog Millionaires?, and other hot topics.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-390887"> Join Charing and Len as we feature Tweety, teen fashion phenom and creator of the youth-based webisodes Young, Hip Chic, available at http://www.youtube.com/YoungHipChic . Tweety, who wil also be releasing her first book, Girl Power: the Go-To Guide for Teens to Becoming Perfect Young Ladies, will tell us old folks what's hot and what's not in fashion, the industry and being a role model. Plus, we discuss, a Hip-Hop GOP, Slumdog Millionaires?, and other hot topics. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/03/People_Places_Things_presents_Young_Hip_Chic_originally_aired_3109-188169.html Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:45:00 +0000 hip-hop, fashion, chic, role model, slumdog, internet, radio, people, places, things 01:03:07 clean Charing and Len welcomes Irv Ackelsberg, public interest lawyer and former candidate for the 8th Dis Charing and Len welcomes Irv Ackelsberg, public interest lawyer and former candidate for the 8th District City Council seat, who has become a major Philadelphia's voice for consumer justice, combating predatory financial services, saving homes from foreclosure, challenging SEPTA fare hikes, advocating for community-college based adult education instead of rip-off trade schools and standing up for neighborhoods against negative development. Recently, Ackelsberg made headlines for successfully fighting the proposed closure of 11 public libraries. We'll discuss libraries, SEPTA and what ever else comes up.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-382382"> Charing and Len welcomes Irv Ackelsberg, public interest lawyer and former candidate for the 8th District City Council seat, who has become a major Philadelphia's voice for consumer justice, combating predatory financial services, saving homes from foreclosure, challenging SEPTA fare hikes, advocating for community-college based adult education instead of rip-off trade schools and standing up for neighborhoods against negative development. Recently, Ackelsberg made headlines for successfully fighting the proposed closure of 11 public libraries. We'll discuss libraries, SEPTA and what ever else comes up. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/02/People_Places_Things_presents_Irv_Ackelsberg_the_peoples_superhero-184143.html Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:26:00 +0000 attorney, libraries, advocate, prison, economic stimulus plan, facebook, justice 01:17:11 clean Join us as we welcome Noreega, co-creator of the online smash hit series "The Arrivals" which has be Join us as we welcome Noreega, co-creator of the online smash hit series "The Arrivals" which has become a global event,viewed more than 3 million times on YouTube. Noreega and his partners have created the WakeUp Project, which has already followed up their success with the much anticipated "The Divine Book," a new series that highlights a common ground for people from all faiths to build on. Listen as he tells us about the history of "The Arrivals," what role the internet will play in mobolizing change and how black folks and middle easterns have alot more in common than we think.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-377717"> Join us as we welcome Noreega, co-creator of the online smash hit series "The Arrivals" which has become a global event,viewed more than 3 million times on YouTube. Noreega and his partners have created the WakeUp Project, which has already followed up their success with the much anticipated "The Divine Book," a new series that highlights a common ground for people from all faiths to build on. Listen as he tells us about the history of "The Arrivals," what role the internet will play in mobolizing change and how black folks and middle easterns have alot more in common than we think. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/02/People_Places_Things_present_The_WakeUp_Project_originally_aired_2809-181889.html Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:48:00 +0000 the arrivals, wake up, new world order, youtube, middle easterns, black, people, places 01:01:43 clean "Because you weren't meant to fit in, you were made to stand out" This week, we welcome Ryze N' S "Because you weren't meant to fit in, you were made to stand out" This week, we welcome Ryze N' Shine, pro-nappy hair, pro-dark skin, and pro-people of color doing things for themselves with a creative apparel line called The Supreme Justyce Line. Supreme Justyce fights for one thing: Change and their comic line, Bambi on Trail (available at <a href="http://www.supremejustyce.com)" target="_blank" class="userlink">www.supremejustyce.com)</a> has already captivated the anti-Bratz crowd. peace<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-373891"> "Because you weren't meant to fit in, you were made to stand out" This week, we welcome Ryze N' Shine, pro-nappy hair, pro-dark skin, and pro-people of color doing things for themselves with a creative apparel line called The Supreme Justyce Line. Supreme Justyce fights for one thing: Change and their comic line, Bambi on Trail (available at www.supremejustyce.com) has already captivated the anti-Bratz crowd. peace Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/02/People_Places_Things_presents_Ryze_N_Shyne_originally_aired_2109-180015.html Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:22:00 +0000 superbowl, hammer, girls, women, images, self-esteem, black, pride, justice, change, people 01:02:15 clean Ok, my guest bailed on me so this show is totally dedicated to the inauguration of Barack Obama - fr Ok, my guest bailed on me so this show is totally dedicated to the inauguration of Barack Obama - from the Chief Justice flubbing the oath (was it intentional?) to the very trite poem to what some called the divisive benediction - we cover it all. Plus Bill O'Reilly stirring up some bullsh*t over Jay-Z and Young Jeezy's pre-inauguration celebration of "My President is Black" - hear the clip and judge for yourself.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-369725"> Ok, my guest bailed on me so this show is totally dedicated to the inauguration of Barack Obama - from the Chief Justice flubbing the oath (was it intentional?) to the very trite poem to what some called the divisive benediction - we cover it all. Plus Bill O'Reilly stirring up some bullsh*t over Jay-Z and Young Jeezy's pre-inauguration celebration of "My President is Black" - hear the clip and judge for yourself. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/01/People_Places_Things_presents_Stuck_between_Barack_and_a_Hard_Place_originally_12509-177950.html Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:59:00 +0000 president obama, bill o'reilly, poem, benediction, inauguration, people, places, things 01:02:05 clean In the wake of the murder of Oscar Grant III and other widely publicized police shooting, Charing Ba In the wake of the murder of Oscar Grant III and other widely publicized police shooting, Charing Ball and special guest co-host Len "Cruze" Webb, welcomes Kwami K. Kwami, author of the "THE TABLES HAVE TURNED: A Street Guide to Guerrilla Lawfare." Kwami, who is the youngest person to ever become eligible to be a District Justice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will show us the importance of not only learning and applying the law as it was written but also how to turn the law on itself as an effective means for dealing with police brutality and misconduct.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-364969"> In the wake of the murder of Oscar Grant III and other widely publicized police shooting, Charing Ball and special guest co-host Len "Cruze" Webb, welcomes Kwami K. Kwami, author of the "THE TABLES HAVE TURNED: A Street Guide to Guerrilla Lawfare." Kwami, who is the youngest person to ever become eligible to be a District Justice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will show us the importance of not only learning and applying the law as it was written but also how to turn the law on itself as an effective means for dealing with police brutality and misconduct. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/01/People_Places_Things_Turning_the_Table_on_Police_Brutality_111809-175609.html Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:55:00 +0000 police, brutality, law, misconduct, bart shooting, people, places, things 01:02:10 clean People, Places & Things welcomes in 2009 with nothing but good news. Kids try elope to Africa; ju People, Places & Things welcomes in 2009 with nothing but good news. Kids try elope to Africa; judge stopped closure of libraries; wedding bells at Taco Bell; Obama the Superhero; Bush shoe; burgarly held captive by a ghost...these are the stories that makes us laugh, smile and remind us of what's great about this little world we live in. Listen as Charing and special guest host Len "Cruze" Webb, shar with us all the craziness that this new year has to offer.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-361807"> People, Places & Things welcomes in 2009 with nothing but good news. Kids try elope to Africa; judge stopped closure of libraries; wedding bells at Taco Bell; Obama the Superhero; Bush shoe; burgarly held captive by a ghost...these are the stories that makes us laugh, smile and remind us of what's great about this little world we live in. Listen as Charing and special guest host Len "Cruze" Webb, shar with us all the craziness that this new year has to offer. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2009/01/PPT_present_Aint_that_Good_News_originally_aired_11109-174064.html Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:54:00 +0000 africa, kids, taco, obama, bush, ghost, library, kids, wedding, people 01:03:46 clean Listen live to the very best of PP&T interviews from some my lost episodes featuring: Cruze from the Listen live to the very best of PP&T interviews from some my lost episodes featuring: Cruze from the Rec; former intern Jalessa Mungin; Urban Shamans; a dream therapist; Aces Museum and some Philly fringe artist. And remember: People, Places & Things will return next year at its new day and time, Sunday at 11 a.m. beginning Sunday, January 11th 2009<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-354902"> Listen live to the very best of PP&T interviews from some my lost episodes featuring: Cruze from the Rec; former intern Jalessa Mungin; Urban Shamans; a dream therapist; Aces Museum and some Philly fringe artist. And remember: People, Places & Things will return next year at its new day and time, Sunday at 11 a.m. beginning Sunday, January 11th 2009 Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2008/12/People_Places_Things_presents_Happy_New_Years_the_prequel-170746.html Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:55:00 +0000 happy, new, year, 2009, people, places, things, urban, fringe, dreams, museum, philly 59:59 clean People, Places & Things wishes everyone a happy and safe "HanaChristmaKwanzadan" And what b People, Places & Things wishes everyone a happy and safe "HanaChristmaKwanzadan" And what better way to celebrate HanaChristmaKwanzadan than with a collage of interviews from our lost episodes: Featuring guest co-host Jalessa Mungin and Len "Cruze" Web and interviews with Felicia Pride, author of The Message: 100 lessons learned from hip-hop; Barry Evans, director of Philadelphia Homicide City; The Marijuania Policy Project and Food not Bombs.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-352168"> People, Places & Things wishes everyone a happy and safe "HanaChristmaKwanzadan" And what better way to celebrate HanaChristmaKwanzadan than with a collage of interviews from our lost episodes: Featuring guest co-host Jalessa Mungin and Len "Cruze" Web and interviews with Felicia Pride, author of The Message: 100 lessons learned from hip-hop; Barry Evans, director of Philadelphia Homicide City; The Marijuania Policy Project and Food not Bombs. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2008/12/Happy_HanaChristmaKwanzadan_part_1_2008_yearend_review-169442.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:24:00 +0000 christmas, kwanza, ramadan, merry, marijuana, philadelphia, homicide, hip hop, people 58:47 clean I (Charing Ball) speaks with Sean Hetherington, co-creater of the daywithoutagay.org, which seeks to I (Charing Ball) speaks with Sean Hetherington, co-creater of the daywithoutagay.org, which seeks to list volunteer options for supporters of the national boycott, on December 10th, 2008. All across the country, the gay community, and supporters of gay rights, will take a historic stance against hatred by taking a day off from work and donating their time to a variety of different causes in order to raise public awareness of the need for LGBT equality. Hetherington, who along with his partner lives in West Hollywood, will discuss Prop. 8, whether or not a gay boycott will be successful and why we all, gay or otherwise, should be concerned about gay rights in America. Plus, more library stuff, NAACP claims that CVS discriminates, people caught with their foot in their mouths and other news and commentary about People, Places & Things aroud the world you might have missed.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-344886"> I (Charing Ball) speaks with Sean Hetherington, co-creater of the daywithoutagay.org, which seeks to list volunteer options for supporters of the national boycott, on December 10th, 2008. All across the country, the gay community, and supporters of gay rights, will take a historic stance against hatred by taking a day off from work and donating their time to a variety of different causes in order to raise public awareness of the need for LGBT equality. Hetherington, who along with his partner lives in West Hollywood, will discuss Prop. 8, whether or not a gay boycott will be successful and why we all, gay or otherwise, should be concerned about gay rights in America. Plus, more library stuff, NAACP claims that CVS discriminates, people caught with their foot in their mouths and other news and commentary about People, Places & Things aroud the world you might have missed. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2008/12/People_Places_Thing_A_Day_Without_A_Gay_originally_aired_12808-165825.html Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:34:00 +0000 day, gay, protest, prop 8, discrimination, civil rights, people, places, things 01:01:02 clean I(Charing Ball) talks spirituality with Larry Bush,author of Waiting For God: The Spiritual Explorat I(Charing Ball) talks spirituality with Larry Bush,author of Waiting For God: The Spiritual Explorations of A Reluctant Atheist. Bush, who is also the editor of Jewish Currents, a 64-year-old Secular Jewish bi-monthly magazine, will shows the pros and cons of atheism and religion, and how many different elements of science, society and culture in the 1960s and 1970s has impacted baby boomer's feelings about religion later in their lives. Plus, Flyers puck up money for city recs; 10 Worst Corporations of 2008; President's Bush's pardon list and other news and commentary on People, Places & Things aroud the world you might have missed.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-340956"> I(Charing Ball) talks spirituality with Larry Bush,author of Waiting For God: The Spiritual Explorations of A Reluctant Atheist. Bush, who is also the editor of Jewish Currents, a 64-year-old Secular Jewish bi-monthly magazine, will shows the pros and cons of atheism and religion, and how many different elements of science, society and culture in the 1960s and 1970s has impacted baby boomer's feelings about religion later in their lives. Plus, Flyers puck up money for city recs; 10 Worst Corporations of 2008; President's Bush's pardon list and other news and commentary on People, Places & Things aroud the world you might have missed. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2008/12/PeoplePlacesThings_Spiritual_Journeys_of_a_Reluctant_Atheist-163940.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:13:00 +0000 spirituality, god, bush, atheist, jewish, corporations, philadelphia, people, places, things 57:12 clean 11/24: I (Charing Ball) speak with Ouida Davis, chair of the Save the Wadsworth Library Committee,a 11/24: I (Charing Ball) speak with Ouida Davis, chair of the Save the Wadsworth Library Committee,a group of nearby neighbors and library users, who are, and will be, rallying every Saturday to save their branch, which is one of the 11 public libraries proposed for closure under the Mayor's budget cuts. We'll discuss the impact the proposed closure will have on the community as well as the city at-large. Plus, Micro-chipping AIDS/HIV patients; Barry Manilow as capital punishment; Snitchin' for Dollars; and heartfelt reflections of the real meaning of the upcoming holiday season.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-337428"> 11/24: I (Charing Ball) speak with Ouida Davis, chair of the Save the Wadsworth Library Committee,a group of nearby neighbors and library users, who are, and will be, rallying every Saturday to save their branch, which is one of the 11 public libraries proposed for closure under the Mayor's budget cuts. We'll discuss the impact the proposed closure will have on the community as well as the city at-large. Plus, Micro-chipping AIDS/HIV patients; Barry Manilow as capital punishment; Snitchin' for Dollars; and heartfelt reflections of the real meaning of the upcoming holiday season. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2008/11/People_Places_Things_Save_the_Libraries_originally_aired_112408-162240.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:07:00 +0000 libraries, budget, cuts, aids, manilow, philadelphia, snitchin, holiday, black, people, places, things 01:00:49 clean I (Charing Ball) welcome Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Moya Bailey, founders of Quirky Black Girls, a new I (Charing Ball) welcome Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Moya Bailey, founders of Quirky Black Girls, a new social networking site for Black girls (and women),who prefer lives outside the box, revels in marching to the beat of their own drums and adores books by Octavia E. Bulter. Plus,sorta-bais news about humanoid robots, butchering Isreal/Palestine relationships, and Philadelphia budget cuts that ignite "Streets of Fire."<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-332863"> I (Charing Ball) welcome Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Moya Bailey, founders of Quirky Black Girls, a new social networking site for Black girls (and women),who prefer lives outside the box, revels in marching to the beat of their own drums and adores books by Octavia E. Bulter. Plus,sorta-bais news about humanoid robots, butchering Isreal/Palestine relationships, and Philadelphia budget cuts that ignite "Streets of Fire." Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2008/11/Quirky_Black_Proud-159949.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:12:00 +0000 quirky, black, girls, news, robots, philadelphia, budget, cuts, people, places, things 58:38 clean People, Places & Things returns Live!!!! Broadcasting from the studio of G-Town Radio (www.gtownradi People, Places & Things returns Live!!!! Broadcasting from the studio of G-Town Radio (www.gtownradio.com)I (Charing Ball) gets up close and personal with Lori Tharps, who is best known for penning Hair Stories: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America and is one of the feature memoirist in this year's First Person Festival, running Nov. 11-16 here in Philadelphia. Tharps will discuss her recent memoir, Kinky Gazpacho: Life, Love & Spain, which is an exploration of the complexities of interracial romance, one she found while living in Spain and investigating that country's slave heritage. ALso, live in studio is Lise Funderburg, author of Pig Candy: Taking My Father South, Taking My Father Home, who will discuss her own First Person event, Relative History, being co-hosted by Author Daniel Mendelson. Listen as both ladies describe for us what's its like being bi-racial and in mutli-national relationships. Plus news from around the world that may have flown under your radar.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-329946"> People, Places & Things returns Live!!!! Broadcasting from the studio of G-Town Radio (www.gtownradio.com)I (Charing Ball) gets up close and personal with Lori Tharps, who is best known for penning Hair Stories: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America and is one of the feature memoirist in this year's First Person Festival, running Nov. 11-16 here in Philadelphia. Tharps will discuss her recent memoir, Kinky Gazpacho: Life, Love & Spain, which is an exploration of the complexities of interracial romance, one she found while living in Spain and investigating that country's slave heritage. ALso, live in studio is Lise Funderburg, author of Pig Candy: Taking My Father South, Taking My Father Home, who will discuss her own First Person event, Relative History, being co-hosted by Author Daniel Mendelson. Listen as both ladies describe for us what's its like being bi-racial and in mutli-national relationships. Plus news from around the world that may have flown under your radar. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2008/11/People_Places_Things_Hair_Stories_and_Heritage_air_date_111008-158537.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:09:00 +0000 hair, heritage, biracial, america, festival, people, places, things, philadelphia 01:02:13 clean In the Final installation, we'll speak, for the last time, with our 11 decided voters from all acros In the Final installation, we'll speak, for the last time, with our 11 decided voters from all across the Philadelphia region (and a couple beyond) who will explains whether or not voting really matters. Democrats to Republican; Republican to Libertarian, Independent to Democrat - some people change their party affliation like people change clothes. Some have been loyal to their parties since birth. And others are looking for the perfect candidate beyond the two-party system. Hear what makes a person a voter and what they feel about the importance of voting in general.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-325602"> In the Final installation, we'll speak, for the last time, with our 11 decided voters from all across the Philadelphia region (and a couple beyond) who will explains whether or not voting really matters. Democrats to Republican; Republican to Libertarian, Independent to Democrat - some people change their party affliation like people change clothes. Some have been loyal to their parties since birth. And others are looking for the perfect candidate beyond the two-party system. Hear what makes a person a voter and what they feel about the importance of voting in general. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2008/11/Why_Do_We_Vote_The_Finale-156434.html Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:53:00 +0000 election 2008, voting, decision, candidate, people, places, things 01:00:15 clean In part II of Why Do We Vote?, we speak again with our 11 decided voters, who explain what issues th In part II of Why Do We Vote?, we speak again with our 11 decided voters, who explain what issues they feel are important: from education, to the War in Iraq, to health care to immigration - our voters have definite opinions on what the next president of the United States needs to focus attention on. In part II of Why Do We Vote?, we speak again with our 11 decided voters, who explain what issues they feel are important: from education, to the War in Iraq, to health care to immigration - our voters have definite opinions on what the next president of the United States needs to focus attention on. Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2008/10/Why_Do_We_Vote_part_II-154388.html Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:37:00 +0000 election 2008, obama, democrat, mccain, republican, mckinney, green, barr, nader, voters 59:53 clean People, Places & Things presents its first audio documentary. 11 decided voters of various politi People, Places & Things presents its first audio documentary. 11 decided voters of various political prespectives discuss the 2008 presidential election<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-317111"> People, Places & Things presents its first audio documentary. 11 decided voters of various political prespectives discuss the 2008 presidential election Charing Ball http://ppt.mypodcast.com/2008/10/WHY_DO_WE_VOTE_part_1-152382.html Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:47:00 +0000 vote, election, people, places, things, 59:51 clean