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Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinChrist-mas in Bethlehem, Palestine - Sami AwadMy second conversation with Sami Awad, Palestinian non-violent activist and author of "Sacred Awakening - Reclaiming Christ Consciousness."In this talk we delve more deeply into Sami's personal spiritual journey and his view of Jesus' core teachings. Sami emphasizes the teachings that come from the Beatitudes and Sermon on the Mount as pointing the way towards inner transformation and awakening, as well as a way to live and act in response to the suffering and injustice in the world. We also get an update on the conditions in the West Bank which continue to deteriorate u...
2026-01-251h 01
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinNonviolence, Christ Consciousness, Palestine - Sami AwadSami Awad is a Palestinian activist committed to nonviolence, healing and transformation. His path weaves personal and collective healing, the wisdom of ancient teachings, commitment to awakening consciousness and living life through radical love. Sami serves as Co-Director of Nonviolence International and is based in Bethlehem, Palestine where he has been a leading advocate of nonviolent resistance to occupation and an inspirational leader for building a shared future of Palestinians and Israelis based on equality and human rights. His recently published book, The Sacred Awakening - Reclaiming Christ Consciousness, shares his own story of "leaving Ch...
2025-11-081h 00
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinDeep Ecology Teacher and Warrior - John SeedJohn Seed is an Australian environmentalist and director of the Rainforest Information Centre, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the Earth's remaining rainforests in partnership with the indigenous people and local communities who depend on them.. He is also a prominent figure in the deep ecology movement and co-creator, with Joanna Macy, of the Council of All Beings, and other re-earthing processes.I highly recommend his Book, Thinking Like a Mountain, published in 1988, which is now available online. You can download a free pdf copy from his website https://www.rainforestinformationcentre.org/john_seed_articles...
2025-10-291h 04
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinRestorative Justice, Psychedelics and the Black Community - Sia Henry“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth,”–African proverbSia Henry is an attorney, a racial justice activist, and abolitionist who has spent a decade engaging in criminal legal system reform work. She is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Duke University. She is also an advocate for bringing the healing potential of psychedelics to communities of color.Sia serves on the Board of Directors for Mount Tamalpais College (formerly the Prison University Project) at San Quentin State...
2025-09-041h 06
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinReparations as a Spiritual and Healing Path - Dr. David RaglandMy recent conversation with Dr. David Ragland, writer, scholar and activist, couldn't be more timely in the midst of the current relentless roll-back, under the Trump Administration, of policies and programs that were aimed at racial healing. David is a co-founder, along with Congresswoman Cori Bush, of the Truth Telling Project, where he serves as director for Culture, Organizing and Reparations. He is a passionate advocate for the healing of America through programs that expose and acknowledge the history and present experiences of racism, promote reparations for the injustices, and educate so as there will be no repeat of...
2025-08-121h 13
Rural MattersReimagining Rural Hospitals (Part I of BRG Series) In this episode, Michael chats with Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA); Brian Fisher, Managing Director at BRG; and Dr. Julia Clark, Managing Director at BRG. Together, they discuss the current state of rural hospitals; NRHA's analysis of the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on rural hospitals; what rural healthcare providers should do now to ensure they can continue to offer quality patient care; and how NRHA and BRG are working together to reimagine the way rural providers can deliver care in the future. This episode and the t...
2025-08-1246 min
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinAlgerian Artist and Activist - Khalil Bendibwww.It was my pleasure to have a conversation with my friend, Khalil Bendib: artist, sculptor, author, political cartoonist and radio host.Khalil and I met as participants in a dialogue group in Berkeley that included, Jews and Arabs, Israelis and Palestinians and I learned to deeply respect his candor, sense of humor and intelligent take on the nuanced reality in which we live.Khalil Bendib is an Algerian, born in Paris during the Algerian Revolution. In our conversation he shared his feeling that he carries the trauma of the Algerian people from his time...
2025-07-311h 14
The Monopoly ReportEpisode 37: Rescuing Privacy and Consumer Protection w/ Samuel LevineFormer Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTC Samuel AA Levin joins Alan Chapell to discuss a recent law review article he co-authored, how privacy and consumer protection were undercut during the 1980's, and how the Lina Kahn FTC sought to bring them back. Within the context of the digital ads space, they discussed: DNT, Industry self-regulation, notice and choice and the pro's and con's of a harms based approach.
Check out the Stanford Law Review article Sam co-authored with Lina Kahn and Stephanie T. Nguyen titled: After Notice and Choice: Reinvigorating “Unfairness” to Rein In Dat...
2025-07-0955 minThe Monopoly ReportEpisode 36: Buy side vs Sell side vs Regulatory sideHost Alan Chapell moderates a debate between Erez Levin (buy-side) and Gareth Glaser (sell-side) on how the ad tech marketplace is shifting while interjecting a few nuggets about the role of privacy and competition as we look towards 2026 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-07-0244 min
Yes Music PodcastAlan White’s adaptability – 675Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Wayne Hall, Ken Fuller and Jeffrey Crecelius
It’s already been 3 years since Alan White died. To mark the sad anniversary, Mark and I discussed the iconic drummer’s adaptability this week. We each chose 3 different examples of his playing to highlight different aspects of his musical character. In addition, 4 YMP Patrons gave us comments to read out - Jon Pickles, Ronnie Neeley, Doug Curran, and Fred Barringer. It was very enjoyable to think about Alan but also, of course, a somewhat mournful process. Do add your own memories of Alan to the show notes for this...
2025-05-3046 minThe Monopoly ReportEpisode 26: Will deprecating cookies improve the quality of the ads space?Alan Chapell is joined by media futurist and former Googler Erez Levin - who makes the case for improved metrics and incentives in digital media. Erez suggests that third-party cookie deprecation and potential antitrust break up of big tech could serve as a means to reboot the ads space towards better outcomes. Alan mixes his Dylan metaphors to make a point that forced blindness carries its own risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-04-2334 min
The Alan Sanders ShowCulture of un-mental health, whistleblowers, USAID funded terrorism and politicians, DOGE, alien registration and astroturfersWe open the show with a piece from Christopher Rufo, adding credence to the theory I talked about yesterday, about intentionally seeding the Federal government with people who are mentally unwell. General Flynn revealed that whistleblowers are coming out of the wood-work and criminality is going to be highlighted very soon, starting with former FBI Director James Comey. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) wanted to know if USAID money went to any other terrorist organizations besides the Taliban. Turns out we have funded dozens of them. When asked about safeguards, you will shocked to hear, as one example...
2025-02-271h 36
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinPsychedelic Shaman - Tom "Tomás" Pinkson, Ph.D.I had the great pleasure to speak with my friend, Tomás, and discuss some of the wide range of issues he's been involved with. Tom is one of the most real people I know. He shares about his extraordinary life experiences, his stumbles and awakenings, with humility, candor and humor, and opens to a deep channel of wisdom for us all.In our conversation, he shares what he has learned from his work with the dying, his journeys on deep vision quests in nature, and what carefully guided psychedelic experiences offer for transforming individuals and our c...
2025-02-111h 22
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinFather of Modern Microdosing – Jim FadimanIt was my great pleasure to have a conversation with Dr. Jim Fadiman. Jim is a delightful gentleman, an elder wiseman with a great sense of humor. Here’s a very concise bit of information about his life:Jim Fadiman has been at the forefront of the exploration of consciousness since he was introduced to psychedelics by his former Harvard undergraduate advisor, Richard Alpert (aka, Ram Dass) in 1961. He went on to introduce a good number of folks to LSD and psilocybin, some who became counter-culture heroes in the Sixties, such as Stewart Brand who later developed th...
2025-01-281h 13
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinCourageous Activist for Afghan Women - Fahima GaheezThis is a conversation that I truly wish would get wide attention because what is brought out here is so important for people, especially Americans, to know. The U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan lasted over 20 years, cost over 2500 American lives and likely 100, 000 Afghans. Thousands more on both sides suffered injuries, lost limbs and now suffer from PTSD. It cost American taxpayers over one trillion dollars. It’s important to hear from an Afghan woman the story of Afghanistan, before, during and after this war. What it has meant for women and all the people of this war-torn nation....
2024-12-301h 07
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinAstrologer, Author, Mother, Wife of Psychedelic Pioneer Ralph Metzner - Cathy ColemanCathy’s very multi-faceted career and continuing activities include earning a doctorate in East-West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). At CIIS, she worked in a variety of administrative, leadership roles for 20 years and for the past six years she has worked with the CIIS Center for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research. She has served as president of Kepler College, (a state-approved college of astrological studies in Washington state) and as Director of IONS’ (Institute of Noetic Sciences) EarthRise Retreat Center. As a very respected astrologer, she works in private practice, as a coach, and lectures nati...
2024-10-301h 05
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinMusician, Writer, Activist - John MalkinMy conversation with John Malkin, author of the book, "Punk Revolution! - An Oral History of Punk Rock, Politics and Activism." John describes his Jewish roots and early interest in punk music, his 25 year Santa Cruz radio program, "Transformation Highway," and his upcoming book relating punk music to spirituality. We discuss a wide range of topics including John's focus on non-violent resistance to authoritarian and militarist government, the war in Gaza as it relates to the Jewish people, and how to navigate having multi-faceted interests in a world out of balance.Here are some links to John's...
2024-09-271h 20
ISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureREPENTANCE - Michael Sadovsky - VideoFollowing wonderful singing from Andrey Levin and Anastacia Polo, Living Israel's Lead Pastor - Michael Sadovsky - brings a message based on the story of Judah's life change and the importance of repentance; while speaking Russian and being translated into English by his interpreter, Andrey Zaremba.
2024-08-0443 minTHE WORDREPENTANCE - Michael Sadovsky - VideoFollowing wonderful singing from Andrey Levin and Anastacia Polo, Living Israel's Lead Pastor - Michael Sadovsky - brings a message based on the story of Judah's life change and the importance of repentance; while speaking Russian and being translated into English by his interpreter, Andrey Zaremba.
2024-08-0443 minTHE WORDREPENTANCE - Michael Sadovsky - AudioFollowing wonderful singing from Andrey Levin and Anastacia Polo, Living Israel's Lead Pastor - Michael Sadovsky - brings a message based on the story of Judah's life change and the importance of repentance; while speaking Russian and being translated into English by his interpreter, Andrey Zaremba.
2024-08-0443 minTHE WORDREPENTANCE - Michael Sadovsky - VideoFollowing wonderful singing from Andrey Levin and Anastacia Polo, Living Israel's Lead Pastor - Michael Sadovsky - brings a message based on the story of Judah's life change and the importance of repentance; while speaking Russian and being translated into English by his interpreter, Andrey Zaremba.
2024-08-0443 minTHE WORDREPENTANCE - Michael Sadovsky - AudioFollowing wonderful singing from Andrey Levin and Anastacia Polo, Living Israel's Lead Pastor - Michael Sadovsky - brings a message based on the story of Judah's life change and the importance of repentance; while speaking Russian and being translated into English by his interpreter, Andrey Zaremba.
2024-08-0443 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureREPENTANCE - Michael Sadovsky - AudioFollowing wonderful singing from Andrey Levin and Anastacia Polo, Living Israel's Lead Pastor - Michael Sadovsky - brings a message based on the story of Judah's life change and the importance of repentance; while speaking Russian and being translated into English by his interpreter, Andrey Zaremba.
2024-08-0443 min
THE WORDREPENTANCE - Michael SadovskyFollowing wonderful singing from Andrey Levin and Anastacia Polo, Living Israel's Lead Pastor - Michael Sadovsky - brings a message based on the story of Judah's life change and the importance of repentance; while speaking Russian and being translated into English by his interpreter, Andrey Zaremba.
2024-08-0443 minTHE WORDREPENTANCE - Michael SadovskyFollowing wonderful singing from Andrey Levin and Anastacia Polo, Living Israel's Lead Pastor - Michael Sadovsky - brings a message based on the story of Judah's life change and the importance of repentance; while speaking Russian and being translated into English by his interpreter, Andrey Zaremba.
2024-08-0443 minTHE WORDREPENTANCE - Michael Sadovsky - AudioFollowing wonderful singing from Andrey Levin and Anastacia Polo, Living Israel's Lead Pastor - Michael Sadovsky - brings a message based on the story of Judah's life change and the importance of repentance; while speaking Russian and being translated into English by his interpreter, Andrey Zaremba.
2024-08-0443 minTHE WORDREPENTANCE - Michael Sadovsky - VideoFollowing wonderful singing from Andrey Levin and Anastacia Polo, Living Israel's Lead Pastor - Michael Sadovsky - brings a message based on the story of Judah's life change and the importance of repentance; while speaking Russian and being translated into English by his interpreter, Andrey Zaremba.
2024-08-0443 minWORSHIPISRAEL CONFERENCE CONCLUSION - 14Andrey Levin with Anastacia Polo end the Conference by singing the song called The Blessing; which was followed by Leonard Hays' closing remarks and concluding prayer.
2024-08-0405 minWORSHIPISRAEL CONFERENCE CONCLUSION - 14Andrey Levin with Anastacia Polo end the Conference by singing the song called The Blessing; which was followed by Leonard Hays' closing remarks and concluding prayer.
2024-08-0405 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureMORE MORNING WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 8 - VideoEnjoy more wonderful praise and worship music with Andrey Levin and Ephraim Garcia.
2024-08-0314 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureAFTERNOON WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 10 - VideoEnjoy more wonderful praise and worship music with Andrey Levin, Ephraim Garcia and special guest, Anastacia Polo.
2024-08-0319 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureAFTERNOON WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 10 - AudioEnjoy more wonderful praise and worship music with Andrey Levin, Ephraim Garcia and special guest, Anastacia Polo.
2024-08-0319 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureMORE AFTERNOON WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 12 - VideoEnjoy more wonderful worship with Andrey Levin, Ephraim Garcia and special guest, Anastacia Polo.
2024-08-0314 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureMORE AFTERNOON WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 12 - AudioEnjoy more wonderful worship with Andrey Levin, Ephraim Garcia and special guest, Anastacia Polo.
2024-08-0314 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureMORE MORNING WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 8 - AudioEnjoy more wonderful praise and worship music with Andrey Levin and Ephraim Garcia.
2024-08-0314 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureMORNING WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 6 - VideoEnjoy some more wonderful Messianic Jewish praise and worship music with Andrey Levin and Ephraim Garcia.
2024-08-0320 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureMORNING WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 6 - AudioEnjoy some more wonderful Messianic Jewish praise and worship music with Andrey Levin and Ephraim Garcia.
2024-08-0320 minWORSHIPMORNING WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 6Enjoy some more wonderful Messianic Jewish praise and worship music with Andrey Levin and Ephraim Garcia.
2024-08-0320 minWORSHIPMORE MORNING WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 8Enjoy more wonderful praise and worship music with Andrey Levin and Ephraim Garcia.
2024-08-0314 minWORSHIPMORE AFTERNOON WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 12Enjoy more wonderful worship with Andrey Levin, Ephraim Garcia and special guest, Anastacia Polo.
2024-08-0314 minWORSHIPAFTERNOON WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 10Enjoy more wonderful praise and worship music with Andrey Levin, Ephraim Garcia and special guest, Anastacia Polo.
2024-08-0319 minWORSHIPMORNING WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 6Enjoy some more wonderful Messianic Jewish praise and worship music with Andrey Levin and Ephraim Garcia.
2024-08-0320 minWORSHIPMORE MORNING WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 8Enjoy more wonderful praise and worship music with Andrey Levin and Ephraim Garcia.
2024-08-0314 minWORSHIPMORE AFTERNOON WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 12Enjoy more wonderful worship with Andrey Levin, Ephraim Garcia and special guest, Anastacia Polo.
2024-08-0314 minWORSHIPAFTERNOON WORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS - 10Enjoy more wonderful praise and worship music with Andrey Levin, Ephraim Garcia and special guest, Anastacia Polo.
2024-08-0319 minWORSHIPFRIDAY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS - 2Praise the Lord with Israeli Worship Leader, Andrey Levin and our own Ephraim Garcia; on Friday night of our Israel Conference with Living Israel..
2024-08-0313 minWORSHIPFRIDAY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS - 2Praise the Lord with Israeli Worship Leader, Andrey Levin and our own Ephraim Garcia; on Friday night of our Israel Conference with Living Israel..
2024-08-0313 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureFRIDAY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS - 2 - AudioPraise the Lord with Israeli Worship Leader, Andrey Levin and our own Ephraim Garcia; on Friday night of our Israel Conference with Living Israel..
2024-08-0313 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureFRIDAY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS - 2 - VideoPraise the Lord with Israeli Worship Leader, Andrey Levin and our own Ephraim Garcia; on Friday night of our Israel Conference with Living Israel..
2024-08-0313 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureISRAEL CONFERENCE OPENING - 1 - AudioCatch the introduction to our Friday and Saturday (August 2-3) Israel Conference with Michael Sadovsky, Andrey Zaremba, Leonard Hays, and Worship Leader, Andrey Levin.
2024-08-0307 minISRAEL MATTERS - Past, Present & FutureISRAEL CONFERENCE OPENING - 1 - VideoCatch the introduction to our Friday and Saturday (August 2-3) Israel Conference with Michael Sadovsky, Andrey Zaremba, Leonard Hays, and Worship Leader, Andrey Levin.
2024-08-0307 min
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinPsychedelic Diva - Carla DetchonMy conversation with Carla Detchon, Integration Coach and wise woman of all things psychedelic. Carla and I were participants for many years in ceremonial circles with a very unique and masterful psychedelic guide, Ralph Metzner. Here Carla shares about her journey from privileged, middle-class girl to San Francisco psychedelic party tripper, to entering the inner worlds with shamanic practices. You can learn more about Carla at Psychedelic Divas: https://psychedelicdivas.com/ Her integration coaching practice at: https://carladetchon.com/
2024-06-301h 05
Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris Dreyer253. Alan Weiss — Toolkit: The Agile Attorney, Thriving in a Shifting Legal LandscapeToday we welcome the legendary Alan Weiss. Alan is a world-renowned consultant, speaker, and author who has helped hundreds of businesses and individuals achieve massive success. With over 60 books to his name, including the bestseller "Million Dollar Consulting," and inductee into multiple halls of fame, Alan is a true authority on entrepreneurship and leadership.In this value-packed conversation, Alan shares his insights on how attorneys can take their practice to the next level. Discover how to price your services based on value, generate a steady stream of referrals, and stay ahead of the curve...
2024-06-1335 min
Monday Mornings with Cary and WillieMonday Morning with Cary, Willie, and Alan LevinToday we dove into a conversation with a long time friend from Maryland who we always enjoy talking to. Alan owns the largest music store in the world just outside of Washinton DC and is horseback most days. We hope you enjoy this ramble!
2024-06-101h 09
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinPalestinian Peace Activator - Eva DalakHere is my conversation with Eva Dalak. Eva was born in Israel in a Muslim family. In our conversation she talks about her life as a child growing up as an Israeli-Arab, being educated at the Sorbonne, adopting Belgian nationality, working in crisis areas in Africa, finding spiritual psychology and working to heal the inner conflicts that mirror the conflicts in the world. Finally arriving at her identity as a Palestinian she likes to think of herself as a "peace activator", one who helps bring forth the peace from within ourselves. She devotes her work to helping Palestinians and...
2024-05-171h 09
The Locher RoomAutism Acceptance Party with Antonio Humann and Ben LevinCelebrate Autism Acceptance with The Locher Room and meet two exceptional young men, Antonio Humann, and Ben Levin, who are breaking barriers and achieving great things.Join us to meet Antonio, Ben and their mothers, Laurie Burtis, and Susan Levin. Learn about their lives, their journeys with Autism and their unique talents. Antonio Humann is an artist, entrepreneur, pianist, singer, author, and musician. Antonio’s art is a powerful testament to the creativity that can thrive with autism. His work is a journey into his mind and a celebration of his resilience.Ben Levin is a pub...
2024-05-141h 13
Poetry! What is it good for?Poetry as Play with Phillis Levin & Heather DubrowPhillis Levin’s poems have appeared in the New Yorker, the Atlantic, Poetry magazine, Kenyon Review, among others, she has also published 5 collections of poems, and edited the sonnet anthology. She has taught at The University of Maryland, the Unterberg Poetry Center, the New School, and New York University, and currently is professor of English and poet-in-residence at Hofstra University. Among her honors are the Amy Lowell Traveling Scholarship and a residency at the American Academy in Rome Heather Dubrow holds the John D. Boyd Chair in the Poetic Imagination at Fordham; she specializes in early mod...
2024-05-0655 min
Men On PointDoes Victories Support A Man’s Work In Therapy? • Alan M. LevinAlan M. Levin talks about how he found out about Victories. Alan discusses how he was transformed from the first Victories weekend he attended. Next, Alan and DJ discuss how therapy and the Victories program complement each other. Last, Alan...
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2024-04-181h 13
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinTefereth - The Heart of the Tree of LifeGuided meditation that is part of the series focused on the Tree of Life. This one explores the Sephira, Tefereth, located in the area of the heart chakra. Contains a teaching from Angeles Arrien on the four-fold heart, and also a Navajo prayer.
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Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinWhat Am I? Jeff Kitzes - Zen Master Bon SoengzMy conversation here is with Zen Master Bon Soeng, aka Jeff Kitzes. Jeff shares his personal history growing up in a Jewish family in the Sixties, his start in meditation (influenced by the Beatles), and his introduction to his spiritual teacher, Zen Master Seung Sahn of the Korean Kwan Um school of Zen. Given the name, Bon Soeng (original nature) he was initiated as a Zen Master and leads Empty Gate Zen Center with centers in Berkeley, CA, Boise, Idaho, and online. Jeff shares many of his views concerning the essential teachings of Zen, the role of psychedelics in...
2024-01-301h 05
The Locher RoomTeaneck International Film Festival -- Activism: Making ChangePlease join Jeremy Lentz, the Executive Director of the Teaneck International Film Festiva in The Locher Room to learn more about the 2023 festival which runs from November 5th - November 12th.Jeremy has been with the festival for 15 years and under his direction the TIFF has been dubbed by a nationally recognized newspaper as the “film festival with a social conscience,” and is now considered one of the most prominent social justice film festivals in the nation.The Teaneck International Film Festival draws over 3,000 filmgoers each year. Films and talkbacks illustrate what TIFF is about – making untouc...
2023-11-071h 07
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinKeeping the Sacred Fire Burning - Chief Dwaine PerryElected as Chief of the Ramapough Indian tribe in 2008, Dwaine Perry tells of his childhood learning from elders, dealing with discrimination, and his later work as Chief of the Ramapough Lenape Munsee people. We talk about the struggles the tribe has had with their right to practice their ceremonies, with environmental racism and their bridge building with other tribes. We also discuss the nature of Native American spirituality and how it may play a role in the world today. See more at: http://www.crossingtheboundary.org/keeping-the-sacred-fire-burning-chief-dwaine-perry/
2023-10-031h 01
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinLight-Fire Cleansing MeditationThis is a deep, 40-minute meditation for clearing and cleansing your body and mind. You learn to choose to focus your attention and experience a source of healing and purifying energy – light-fire – from within your own nature. You are then guided to be with the flow of that energy through your entire body. The process is one of letting in light and letting go of that which obstructs the flow of your life force. It can be done at the start of a day or in the evening to clear. It's like taking an inner shower. May...
2023-09-2440 min
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinPhilosopher - Activist: Dr. Lenny GrobDr. Leonard Grob, Lenny, is a philosopher and author of numerous books and articles focusing on the lessons of the Holocaust as they relate to contemporary issues. He is an activist regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the issues of justice and democracy here at home. Lenny talks about his roots in the Jewish world and his evolving studies of philosophy, particularly Martin Buber and Emmanuel Levinas, and how those teachings have inspired and kept him motivated in his work. We discuss a range of issues including what brought about the loss of the idealistic spirit of the S...
2023-09-131h 05
Scam RangersMind Games: The Psychology Behind Scams, A conversation with Alan Castel, Professor at UCLA Psychology, Expert in Memory, Cognition and AgingIn this Episode, Alan and Ayelet discuss the psychology behind the human traits scammers prey on to scam victims, and the pos-scam emotions of isolation and shame victims experience.Resources:Article in Psychology today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/metacognition-and-the-mind/202104/fool-me-once-why-scams-leave-people-feeling-foolishNews story on therapist coerced into a scam: https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/phone-scam-therapists-16483251.phpBook: Better with Age: The Psychology of Successful Aging: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Age-Psychology-Successful-Aging/dp/0190279982/TEDx Talk How We Learn as We Age: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5jUjOr7...
2023-09-0739 min
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinDevotee of Justice and Consciousness Transformation - Joseph TiegerThis is my conversation with Joseph Tieger, 1960's civil rights activist who later journeyed with Ram Dass to find a path of service with an open heart. Joseph recounts some of the harrowing experiences facing, with non-violent passive resistance, the hatred of white Southerners towards him and other black and white civil-rights activists. We talk about him finding the need to soul-search his own heart to become more fully human and find compassion for those who continue to be victims of their own hatred in the current context.Joseph's recently released books: Lately It Occurs To Me...
2023-07-081h 09
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinHuman Kindness In and Out of PrisonMy conversation with Human Kindness Foundation co-founder and spiritual director, Sita Lozoff. With support and encouragement from Ram Dass, starting in 1973, Sita and her husband, Bo, developed the largest prison ministry in the country, teaching meditation and yoga and offering spiritual guidance to thousands of incarcerated men and women. Sita shares her journey from childhood, through the LSD-filled Sixties, her connection with Ram Dass and the Guru, Neem Karoli Baba, and the spiritual wisdom teachings she practices and passes along to others. See the website of Human Kindness Foundation https://humankindness.org/ and in-depth interview with Sita from Moon...
2023-04-161h 12
The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBFPsychedelics on the Spiritual Path - Alan LevinAlan Levin shares his personal and professional insights on the use of entheogenic substances in the pursuit of spiritual growth. His interest lies in the potential for psychedelics to amplify one's existing and ongoing spiritual practice. He touches on the importance of safety, guidance, and intention when using these substances for a spiritual rather than recreational purpose. He explains how our experience with these sacred medicines is affected by the set and setting: The 'Set' is what's inside of us, such as our mindset, intentions, readiness, preparation and prior experiences; 'Setting' is the local env...
2023-04-0250 min
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinFrom the 'Cult of Che' to Non-Violent Organizer - Mark RuddMy conversation with Mark Rudd and the transforming of his embrace with violent revolution to non-violent, practical progressive organizing. It's a bit of a raucous interview sharing our similar backgrounds, diverging paths and finding closer but not the same perspectives on our current political and social reality. Fun and hopefully meaningful to many. Mark wants it shared with especially "young" folks.More information about Mark can be found at MarkRudd.com.
2023-02-181h 02
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinTaoist and Qigong Master - Ken CohenKen shares on many subjects ranging from Jewish ancestry, Taoist philosophy and practice, and Native American healing. Great teachings for all spiritual seekers.More information on Ken can be found at https://www.qigonghealing.com/ and https://www.sacredearthcircle.com/.
2023-01-211h 06
The Locher RoomSoap Opera Festival's Joyce Becker 3-3-2022Joyce Becker, who created the incredibly successful Soap Opera Festivals, will join me live in The Locher Room to look back at the over 2,000 festivals she hosted with 800 of your favorite daytime television stars.Joyce launched Soap Opera Festivals on February 20, 1977, at a hotel luncheon in New Haven, CT with the Jacquie Courtney who played Pat Kendell on One Life to Live, Marie Masters who played Susan Stewart on As the World Turns, Michael Levin who played Jack Fenelli on Ryan's Hope and the legendary Ruth Warrick who played Phoebe Tyler on All My Children. Joyce and her...
2023-01-0652 min
InObscuria PodcastEp. 129: R.I.P. Alan WhiteIt is again with heavy hearts that we deliver this week’s episode about yet another fallen drummer: the amazing Mr. Alan White. The YES drummer passed away on May 26, 2022, at the age of 72 after dealing with some more recent illnesses. Kevin has a very deep connection to YES and Alan as a lifelong fan and student of their music. While not an obscure band by any means (the Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famers have sold 13.5 million RIAA-certified albums in the US, as well as more than 30 million albums worldwide and in 1985, they won a Grammy award), Alan had a number of...
2022-06-101h 32
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinSubtle Activist - David NicolDavid Nicol brings groups together to practice meditative processes that aim to change the world. He is the author of the book, Subtle Activism – The Inner Dimensions of Social and Planetary Transformation. Here is my conversation with him about his journey towards his paradigm shifting and world changing work.
2022-05-171h 15
The Locher RoomAn Author's Afternoon - Melissa Braverman, Dr. Ziva Bakman-Flamhaft and Ben Levin 9-1-2021Subscribe to The Locher Room: https://bit.ly/TheLocherRoomPlease join me in The Locher Room to meet three talented authors with three distinct stories to share.Melissa Braverman's new book Notes From A Single Gal In The City – Reflections On Dating & Mating is inspired by her popular blog, SingleGalNYC. The book offers insights about today's dating culture as well as advice geared towards singles 30+ for navigating it. Hailed by fans of her SingleGalNYC blog as New York’s real-life Carrie Bradshaw, Melissa has been through it all. From online dating disasters and the trials of text...
2022-05-131h 01
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinThe Subtle Consciousness Underlying the Human Drama - Dr. Cuf FergusonProfessor Carroy "Cuff" Ferguson talks with me about consciousness, the multi-dimensional nature of reality, and how that intersects with our personal and collective experience as humans navigating issues of peace, justice and our issues concerning race.
2022-03-161h 09Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinCommuning With the Realms of Life on Earth with Alan LevinThe practice is one that I learned from my good friend and teacher of many years, Ralph Metzner, who joined the ancestor spirits in March of 2019. It’s a very helpful way to focus your attention before going on a journey of any kind, whether inward for healing, growth or exploring and expanding consciousness, or outward through the world. Similarly, it can be used at the end of a journey for opening to and expressing gratitude.“Communing with the Realms of Life on Earth” begins with a short meditation to center, balance and open to a fuller integr...
2021-12-2831 min
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinHealing the Wounds of War with the Warrior Archetype - Dr. Ed TickDr. Ed Tick is a profound teacher and healer who works with the relationship of the Warrior Archetype to the healing of the traumas of war, PTSD and moral injury. His work with Veterans of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan has included bringing groups of Veterans to Vietnam for reconciliation ceremonies with "enemy combatants" from the "Viet Cong" and National Liberation Front. In this interview he shares about his own development and his need, as an anti-war activist, to cross boundaries of belief in order to sit with deep empathy and compassion with the wounded soldiers who have fought America's...
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2021-10-1901 min
The Definitive Rap10/07/21 Iron Dome, The Squad, Antisemitism in the Classrooms, and the Biden Administration's agenda for the PA: Interview with ZOA's Liz Berney, ESQ., National Director of Research and Special ProjectsInterview with the ZOA's Liz Berney, ESQ., National Director of Research and Special Projects, discussing Iron Dome, Antisemitism in the Classroom, The Squad, and the Biden Administration's agenda on Israel, including their desire to open a Consulate in "East Jerusalem" for the Arabs under the PA.Over the last few weeks, the radicals in Congress tried to pass a $3.5 Trillion billion bill which would devastate the US economy, and at the same time, a number of these progressive extremists attempted to block Iron Dome funding for Israel to replenish their supplies after the 4000 + rockets their friends in...
2021-10-0735 min
The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBFSacred Medicines - Alan LevinAlan Levin, M.A. L.M.F.T., is a long time explorer of the interface of psychological and spiritual development, social/political activism and the ceremonial use of entheogenic plants and other substances. He has been a licensed psychotherapist since 1985 and established a non-profit ecopsychology training program, Holos Institute, in California. He has been meditating and teaching different forms of meditation for several decades. He now resides with his wife in Rockland County, NY and together they work as Sacred River Healing. He is the author of Crossing the Boundary - Stories of Jewish Leaders of Other Spiritual Paths and...
2021-09-1956 min
YMP Classic Feed – Yes Music PodcastLEVIN, TORN, WHITE and Scott Schorr – the story of a remarkable album – 497Produced by Wayne Hall, Jeffrey Crecelius and Preston Frazier
[Above] Photo of Scott by Jerry & Lois Photography
This week I was able to speak to Scott Schorr about how he created the LEVIN TORN WHITE album. You may not know Scott's name but you're bound to have heard some music he has been involved with.
Founder of record label and music publishing company, Lazy Bones Recordings, Scott describes himself as 'a successful Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Beat Maker, Mixing Supervisor and Video Editor'.
He has produced recordings for some people you might have heard of such as Jordan Rudess, Marco...
2021-08-2729 minThe Definitive Rap8/25/21 Accused of Treason: The US Army's Witch Hunt for a Jewish Spy. EXCLUSIVE Interview with David Tenenbaum and Investigator Dan MeyerDr. David A. Tenenbaum, Author of Accused of Treason: The US Army's Witch Hunt for a Jewish Spy, is a civilian mechanical engineer who works for the Army at the TACOM base in Warren, Michigan. In 1997, he was falsely accused of being an Israeli spy—and having dual loyalty to the State of Israel simply because he is Jewish—by a known anti-Semite and several other anti-Semitic coworkers who referred to Tenenbaum as the “little Jewish spy.” The FBI conducted a full-scale criminal investigation of Tenenbaum and his family. It resulted in an official report to FBI Director Louis Freeh, t...
2021-08-2536 minThe Definitive Rap8/03/21 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Yigal Dilmoni on the Ben & Jerry's boycott of Israel, and how US Jews and the KOF-K Kosher Agency Should RespondEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Yigal Dilmoni, CEO of the Yesha Council in Judea and Samaria in Israel, on the Ben & Jerry's boycott of Israel, and how US Jews and the KOF-K Kosher Agency Should Respond.Since July 19, no story has been more dominant in the Jewish world than the announcement by the Board of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, to boycott the “occupied territories” next year.In America, the largest Kosher stores immediately terminated all purchases from their Ben and Jerry’s distributors. Non-Kosher stores like Morton’s and Garistedes have reduced their freezer space for this ice c...
2021-08-0338 min
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinPeacebuilder Paula GreenPaula Green has a lifetime of peace and justice activism and has founded organizations that have helped people reach across boundaries in war and violence ridden areas all across the world. She founded Hands Across the Hills to help folks "depolarize" the chasm dividing us now in the U.S.. Here she shares here about her life and amazing work.
2021-07-3154 min
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinNeo-Hasidic Visionary - Arthur GreenMy interview with Arthur Green, author and teacher of Jewish Mysticism and the re-infusing of deep, experiential spirituality in Judaism. Our talk includes his personal life transitions into a religious life as well as his thoughts bearing on the meaning of Jewish identity, universal spirituality, the perennial philosophy and Israel/Palestine.
2021-07-3057 min
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinOne Brave Angel - Ciaran O'ConnorMy conversation with Ciaron O'Connor, a leader in Braver Angels who hosts his own interview series at the Braver Angels website (braverangels.org). Here he talks with me about his life, his work in the movement to depolarize America, meditation and psychedelics and more.
2021-07-3058 min
Crossing the Boundary - with Alan LevinFrom Hasidic Child to Education Activist - Naftuli MosterMy conversation with Naftuli Moster. We explore Naftuli's personal transitions from Hasidic child to activist for secular education in ultra-Orthodox yeshivas. He is the founder/director of Yaffed, a nonprofit organization founded by individuals raised within Hasidic and Haredi communities, and is committed to improving secular education in
2021-07-3059 min
Struggle SessionThe Alan Moore Podcast: Miracleman w/ Trevor Beaulieu and Elana Levin [Trailer]Support the show and the full Alan Moore series here: http://sesh.plus | http://patreon.com/strugglesession | http://strugglesession.substack.com On today's episode of The Alan Moore Podcast Jack and Leslie discuss Miracleman with Trevor Beaulieu of Champagne Sharks and Elana Levin of Graphic Policy Radio. https://graphicpolicy.com/ https://www.patreon.com/champagnesharks Opening clip: Alan Moore: The American Superhero Genre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ND5RN0CRhATheme song: Chaos Theory - Ava LowClosing: Alan Moore and Tim Perkins - Ignis No. 1 With a Bullet Produced by Ted Reidy (tedreidy10@gmail.com) ★ Support this podcast ★ Learn more a...
2021-06-1901 min
In Good HandsEP87: Decarbonizing the residential real estate industry - SunhomesThis week we’re joined by Sunhomes Founder and CEO Alan Knudson to explore: - Creating low cost, net-zero, fully self-sustaining neighborhoods- Why building off-grid is so much faster, cheaper, and cleaner- Cutting construction times down from decades to a few years- Extending battery life from 10 years to 30 years- Geothermal as the future of HVAC and why it’s sucked until todayLearn more at sunhomes.io
2021-04-2748 min
All Good Things Start With YOU!Alan Muskovitz - Sidekick, Writer, Impersonator, Character Voice Talent, and Producer for National Broadcasting Hall of FameGood comedians can create laughter out of even the most difficult situations. In his career as a sidekick, writer, impersonator, voice talent, and host, Alan Muskovitz has seen and done it all. Listen in as Alan joins our host, Jordan Levin, in a spirited conversation about comedy and what it takes to get laughter out of your audience. Alan retraces his roots in radio, working with the legendary Dick Purtan, the creation of his most famous persona, “Big Al” Muskavito, and his views on why doing clean comedy is difficult. Alan shares insights on today’s world and why comedy...
2021-03-2240 minRural MattersAll of Us Research Program with Katie Baca-Motes and NRHA’s Alan MorganMichelle chats with Katie Baca-Motes, director of The Participant Center for the All of Us Research Program at Scripps Research, and Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association, about several significant rural health issues. Baca-Motes describes how the All of Us Research Program, in which individuals provide their health data to an open-source health database, is accessed by researchers to improve health outcomes. Morgan notes that rural populations are traditionally left behind in medical research and that by participating in the All of Us Research Program, rural residents ensure that their specific health situations are addressed. Baca-Motes...
2021-01-1831 minRural MattersAll of Us Research Program with Katie Baca-Motes and NRHA's Alan MorganMichelle chats with Katie Baca-Motes, director of The Participant Center for the All of Us Research Program at Scripps Research, and Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association, about several significant rural health issues. Baca-Motes describes how the All of Us Research Program, in which individuals provide their health data to an open-source health database, is accessed by researchers to improve health outcomes. Morgan notes that rural populations are traditionally left behind in medical research and that by participating in the All of Us Research Program, rural residents ensure that their specific health situations are addressed. Baca-Motes...
2021-01-1831 min
The Ronan Bell ShowFormer CEO Alan LevinOn this weeks episode, I brought in former CEO Alan Levin. Alan has been working for his father since he was very young. When it finally came to his decision to either go to college or work, he chose to work for his father and work his way up in the family business, Northeast Building Products Co. At his company they produce windows and doors throughout the east coast. When his father decided to retire, Alan decided to buy out half of the company. This was just the start of what was to come. Him along with his wife Fran...
2020-12-281h 03
Bar Crawl RadioBroads "Casting" the NewsBar Crawl Radio hosts interview the interviewers -- members of The News Broads Podcast. A breezy conversation with three media savvy ladies about their experiences of talking with the biggest movers in journalism and entertainment on their podcast produced by David Levin. Judy Licht -- Co-founder of firstcomesfashions.com; Commentator on WNBC's "Power Panel" ; Cohosted "Living in Style" for Martha Stewart; Creator of "Full Frontal Fashion" television series -- and more.Lynne White -- Three-time Emmy award winning journalist.Gina Cirrito - Former entertainment Producer at Fox News, covering all the red carpet biggie events.
2020-06-0559 min
On Belief: A Podcast About CultsHillsong with Guests Lea Ceasrine, Rick Alan Ross, and Tanya LevinGuests Lea Ceasrine, Rick Alan Ross, and Tanya Levin join me to discuss Millennial Mega Church of the stars, Hillsong.
In this episode, find out:
The church's strict Pentecostal origins
How a trip to America dramatically changed the focus of the church by its founders
How Hillsong solicits money
Where the money goes
What secrets are Hillsong leaders hoping will be contained within Australia's borders
And more...
Special Guests: Lea Ceasrine, Rick Alan Ross, and Tanya Levin.Support On Belief: A Podcast About Cults
2019-06-1815 min
Cutting Through the Matrix with Alan Watt Podcast (.rss Format)March 8, 2015 "Cutting Through the Matrix" with Alan Watt (Blurb, i.e. Educational Talk): "Reality has Flipped, More "Tales from the Script"" *Title and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - March 8, 2015 (Exempting Music and Literary Quotes)--{ "Reality has Flipped,
More "Tales from the Script"" © Alan Watt }--
Changes on a Grand Scale - Climate Treaty - Years to Plan Wars - Private Groups Behind U.N., NGOs - The Crowd Spots You
When You don't Join - Lied to Even about Weather - Straight and Crooked Thinking - Be Optimistic, Trained to See Experts as
Your Betters - Bend the Truth to Save Paycheck - Club of Rome, Global Warming - Too Many People - Paris Climate Talks,
Canada Collecting Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures from Provinces - U.N. Briefing on Paris Climate Talks - O...
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