Mystic-skeptic Radio Show

In this week’s show our guest is Leticia Manzano from the Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC). Ms. Manzano is the Sexual Assault Services Coordinator at HAWC. During this episode we discuss current affairs, such as the accusations against Harvey Weinstein and Donald Trump, the definitions of rape and sexual assault, and how the media can serve as a resource for survivors. We also explore how it is often challenging for those who have experienced sexual violence to share their story and how victim-blaming shifts responsibility away from the perpetrators. Anyone seeking additional information on this issue can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE (4673).Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Comm

In this week's show our guest is Danica McCants who visited Kyrgyzstan and learned about their local food system. Kyrgyzstan draws global interest as Central Asia's first parliamentary democracy and a critical transit base for coalition forces in the war in Afghanistan. Although national reforms have been considered in the wake of the government overthrow and communal violence in 2010, there is rising unemployment and food insecurity, and ethnic tensions persist50% of the country's total agricultural production is supplied by home gardens. This is a direct effect from the fall of the Soviet Union. Obviously this is a stark contrast from America's food production. Even though they have highly localize food system, because of restriction to information, they do not utilize the techniques we and other countries utilize to extend or encourage growing (like green houses).Ms. McCants shared about her professor Robin Curry, a member of Mercy Corp., who has researched how people in Kyrgyzstan ke

In this week’s show our guest is Dr. Gerald Horne. He is the chair of the African American Studies at the University of Houston. He is a frequent guest on the following Radio Shows: Democracy Now and Connect The Dots and is a contributor to the Political Affairs magazine and is a prolific author. His books include The Counter-Revolution of 1776: Slave Resistance and the Origins of the United States of America; Cold War in a Hot Zone: The United States Confronts Labor and Independence Struggles in the British West Indies; The Deepest South: The United States, Brazil, and the African Slave Trade; Black and Brown: African Americans and the Mexican Revolution, 1910-1920 (American History and Culture); Blows Against the Empire: U.S. Imperialism in Crisis and many more…Our topic is the current state of America from an African American history perspective. Dr. Horne discusses police brutality, the rise in white supremacist groups, Antifa, racial segregation and the removal of confederate monuments.Mystic-Skeptic Rad

In this week’s show our guest is Neal Walters a Search Engine Marketing consultant who lives in Irving, Texas (a suburb of Dallas). He is also a BizTalk Consultant and runs several YouTube channels. His media content can be found on NealsVideos.com. Neal completed his fourth college degree in 2013 at age 53, receiving a Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (MAJS) from Hebrew College, his first masters was an MSBA in Management Information Systems (MIS). He has invested in BitCoin since 2014, spending only $240, that amount is now worth $3000-$5000. He has also invested in Ethereum at $30, and sold some at $250 to $300, jumping from $50 to $400 in about 6 weeks! We discussed the origin of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies including Etherium. Mr. Walters also explained what Smart Contracts, Market Cap and Blockchain are. You can find out more about Bitcoin in the following website created by Mr. Walters: http://FreeBitCoinMiniCourse.com Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the

In this week's show we explore the so-called “hippie” movement with Rick Diamond. He shared about his tour of some parts of U.S. speaking about The Digger Movement in Europe and the modern version in California.The counterculture or alternative movement of the early sixties brought about many innovations such as a respect for free thinking, a more health-minded approach to living and it helped Americans become more environmentally conscious. According to Jeff Koob in his article What the Hippies Got Right “The hippies challenged the idea that being “normal” (conventional) was a virtue…The whole green movement—everything from organic farming, recycling, and composting to renewable energy—got its initial momentum from the hippies.”According to Rick the media demonized the movement and the eclectic alternatives available in the sixties and emphasized their use of mind-altering drugs. To understand hippie culture we most travel back in time and become aware of the political turmoil that was taking place. Thi

In this week's show our guest is Theo Wellington, a graduate from Case Western Reserve University with a Bachelor of Science in astronomy. She Joined the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society in 2003 and worked at the Sudekum Planetarium for eleven years and is a volunteer with the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador program. She lives in Goodlettsville, north of Nashville.We discussed the solar eclipse that just took placeoOn Aug. 21, 2017 Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occu

In this week’s show we are featuring an interview one of the presenters at the 30th Annual NAMI Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Our guest is Former Tennessee Titan Gerald McRath. A former linebacker for the Titans he now coaches and mentors youth. He was diagnosed with depression after his NFL career and now shares his personal experience with mental health struggles and provides hope to others. In this week’s show we are discussing Resources for people struggling with Mental Health issues. We apologize for uploading the wrong file last week. Please enjoy our interview with Gerald McRathMystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossa

In this week's show we interview Jeff Fladen, Executive Director of The National Alliance on Mental Health, Tennessee. NAMI Tennessee is a grassroots, self-help organization dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals with mental illness, their families and communities. Our mission is accomplished through mutual support, education and advocacy. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting

In this week's show our guest is Aliza Geretz who is a health care advocate. A progressive who is concerned enough to contact her congressmen and representatives. She was present at Ted Cruz’s town hall meeting which involved defunding and replacing the Veterans Affairs Administration with private contractors or providing veterans with the opportunity to use other hospitals or clinics for their healthcare. Aliza is currently a Houston resident, her Representative is John Culberson and her two senators are Ted Cruz and John Cornyn. Cornyn was ranked by National Journal as the fourteenth-most conservative United States Senator in 2013.She wrote a letter to the editor to the following article http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Cruz-VA-reform-bill-would-introduce-health-care-11275267.php?cmpid=email-mobileThe entire tone of the article feels like a PR piece for Cruz. Cruz claims he held a town hall, which Jeremy repeats without question. More like town small — somehow I snag

In this week's show our guest is Dr. Eric Kurlander, author of Hitler's Monsters: A Supernatural History of the Third Reich. Eric Kurlander is professor of history at Stetson University. He is an expert in Modern European politics, culture, and society, with a particular emphasis on Germany and France, as well as Nazi Germany, and the Second World WarHis book as been described as "The definitive history of the supernatural in Nazi Germany, exploring the occult ideas, esoteric sciences, and pagan religions touted by the Third Reich in the service of power."Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic H

In this week’s show our guest is Margarita O. Zethelius from Ecovillage.orgMargarita Zethelius is a biologist from Colombia with an MSc in Conservation and Rural Development. Her experience includes design, management and implementation of sustainable development projects and community strategies for communication and education for conservation. A skilled networker, she is part of Berkley University's Environmental Leadership Program and WWF's Education for Nature Program. Margarita sits on the board of CASA (Council of Sustainable Settlements of Latin America), there she is working principally on the inclusion of grassroots initiatives and the development of education strategies. She also sits on the board of GAIA Education. She works principally with Afro-Colombian, indigenous and peasants communities.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all availab

In this week's show our guest is Ryan Ratigan a former host of the Mystic-Skeptic Podcast, he is also an attorney, activist and naturalist. We explore his involvement with the "Curandero" movement. As part of the Sojourners Series we explore Shamanistic spirituality which Ryan is attracted to. Curandero (in Spain and Latin America) is a healer who uses folk remedies.Ryan is exploring and learning to tap into indigenous rites which involve "Icaros" or chants and sacred plant medicinesMystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of

In this week’s show our guest is Dawait Tafari from Huntsville, Alabama. A Rastafarian since age 15, Mr. Dawait shared with us his experience with the Rastafari movement and discussed its history and members. Developed in Jamaica during the 1930s the central tenet of this faith is the reincarnation of Christ in the form of Haile Selassie, the Ethiopian emperor which they believe to be “The King of Kings and Lord of Lords.” Rastafari consider themselves to be descendants of the tribe of Judah and members of the royal line of King Solomon. We explore their religious practices, beliefs and the differents sects or "mansions" of this religious group.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michael

In this special episode of the Mystic-Skeptic podcast our guest is Roy Rodriguez, a self proclaimed "FB comedian" or "prankster". He has done prank calls during major Houston radio shows like Stevens and Pruitt and just won a contest last year for "The Blitz" an sports show on ESPN 97.5 Houston. Out topic is comedy and tragedy, as we discuss the presidential controversies, racial insensitivity and other humorous topics in this special show celebrating my birthday.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human traffic

In this week show our guest is Brian Dunning from the website Skeptic.com. We discuss the phenomenon of “Fake News” including “Pizzagate” and the Sandyhook Elementary shooting conspiracy theory that have been disseminated under free speech. We address the different types of “Fake News” including misinformation, clickbait, satire, spin and propaganda. We explore how this type of politically based news can have real repercussions in our daily lives.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the

In this week’s show we are honored to have back on the program Dr. Bejarano Gutierrez, a graduate from Siegal College and Spertus Institute of Jewish Learning and Leadership. Our topic is Reclaiming St. James: A Jewish perspective on Jacob brother of Jesus. In the past three decades many books have been written about this enigmatic figure and we are still at a loss to understand a complete picture of his person. There is even less historical data on James that there is on Jesus; however he is a crucial character in the saga of Jewish Christianity, early Christian tradition and the bridge between the many Second Temple Judaisms and Rabbinic Judaism as it is known today.According to the Jewish historian Josephus, who joined the ranks of the Roman Empire after leading charge against them in the first century: “And so he convened the judges of the Sanhedrin, and brought before them the brother of Jesus, the one called Christ, whose name was James, and certain others, and accusing them of having transgressed the l

In this week’s show our guest is Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years. He is the host of "The Thinking Atheist" a very popular podcast and an activist of atheist community on the internet.Mr. Andrews shared a brief summary of the modern atheist movement and the different groups that make up this phenomenon. An advocate for "Free-Speech" and the free exchange of ideas, Mr. Andrews talked about the limited understanding that the authors of religious texts had.To him atheists have a strong sense of justice and battle against "belief" which is the most important element of religion; as compared to atheism which is based in fact-checking and empirical evidence. He shared his family dynamics and how his personal views clash with his fundamentalist Christian upbringing which considers having doubt and asking questions to be blasphemous.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are:

In this week’s show our guest is Darren J. Doherty from Victoria, Australia and Regrarians. He is an expert in Regenerative Agriculture and has extensive experience across the world in project design, development, management & training.Darren is a 5th generation Bendigo region farmer, developer, author & trainer and has been involved in the design & development of nearly 2000 projects across 6 continents in close to 50 countries, such as the 1 million hectare cattle stations in Australia.Darren is the originator of the Regrarians Platform process which outlines a strategic & logical process to the development of regenerative agricultural systems. Darren and his wife Lisa are the Directors of Regrarians a family operated non-profit delivering Consulting, Events, Development, and agricultural media products.During our interview we spoke about the Polyfaces film produced by Regrerians and the workshops offered by this organization http://www.rex10.orgDarren explained the difference between permac

In this week’s show, our guest is Trevan Hatch. He is the Ancient Scripture/Studies, World Religions, & Philosophy Specialist in the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University. Trevan earned a B.A. at Brigham Young University (history), an M.A. at Baltimore Hebrew University / Towson University (Jewish studies: Jewish origins), a PhD at Louisiana State University (sociology of religion: Judaism and Islam), and is currently pursuing a Master’s degrees at the University of Kentucky (library & information science) and a doctorate at the Spertus Institute in Chicago (Jewish studies: Jewish origins). He also studied at two universities in Israel: Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of the Holy Land.Trevan has taught multiple college courses relating to religion and contemporary society including, family dynamics, ethics and values, early Judaism, western religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), and Doctrine and Covenants. His research involves the study of religion vis-à-vis “live

In this week’s show we have a special guest Jason Haxton a resident of Kirksville Missouri who has been involved in supporting the Amish community in his area.We discussed the world of this 17th century Christian sect which doctrine is to stay separated from the modern world and to dress and live like their ancestors to honor their teachings.We learned about their history, what is known as Amish insurance, the religion in their community, their view of modesty, the role of women, pacifism, Ordnung and their relation to the Dutch Mennonite church.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We