Citizen Journalism

"Peak Moment" (28 minutes)
“Sharing really is going to save the world!” declares Janelle Orsi, author of "The Sharing Solution," noting that it’s fun, doesn’t require special skills -- and we can start now. She and Jennifer Kassan co-founded the Sustainable Economies Law Center to help people formalize collaborative structures like producer cooperatives, cohousing developments and tool lending libraries. They’re working to reduce the hurdles to investing in locally-owned and locally-controlled enterprises.

"COINTELPRO 101" (65 minutes)

--We travel to Omaha, Nebraska, to learn about the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program of the National Park Service.

--We visit Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton, IN, where walking and bicycling can get you into the park even when the parking lots are full.

--The Toni Morrison Interchange in New Orleans, Louisiana, is not pedestrian-friendly.

--Cars parked on the sidewalk by inconsiderate drivers are a problem in a Pittsburgh neighborhood.

--We learn about Google Maps for bicycling.

"Peak Moment" (27 minutes)
When author Cecile Andrews asked herself, “What matters?” the answer popped up: “Having time to do the things you want to do.” She simplified her life, quit her full-time job, and started simplicity circles to support others in savoring life. Now she has expanded into neighborhood stop-and-chats and a Gross National Happiness movement. Her latest book advocates broadening the joy in our lives — Less is More: Embracing Simplicity for a Healthy Planet, A Caring Economy, and Lasting Happiness.

"From Danger to Dignity" (55 minutes)

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Video News from TAC: A half-hour news program each month bringing you stories from around the world.

In this episode, lay volunteers catalog artifacts thorugh the Forest Service Passport In Time (PIT) program at the Edge of the Cedars State Park Meseum in Blanding, Utah.

The rocky island of Inishark, off the west coast of Ireland, was inhabited for thousands of years and then abandoned in 1960. Archaeologists fortunately can bring three former residents to the island to help them dicument the very visible ruins.

UPDATE 1/5/13: Sci-Fi Journal for January 2013 with hosts James Hinsey, Jay Kingston, Marc Morisseau, and Calvin Watts III. Ox Baker was at RI Comic Con and tells viewers to watch Sci-Fi Journal. We show off our 2012 Rhode Island PEG Award for Best Magazine format/New Program. Popcorn Previews with Jay with trailers for “Epic”, “Iron Man 3”, “Jack the Giant Slayer”, “Man of Steel”, “Pacific Rim”, and “Star Trek Into Darkness”. More interviews from RI Comic Con from November: Jay with Operation Comix Relief, Calvin with Ox Baker, and James with Shquib TV.