This episode discusses the works of Black sci-fi author QJ Zephyr & Canadian graphic novelist Francois Vigneault. Plus we check-in with Chicago’s Philmore Greene for insights on his track ‘TIME’ featuring Skyzoo.
Our risqué reporter Miss Lolly returns to hijack another episode. This time we delve into the infamously uncomfortable ‘birds and the bees’ talk. Music: Cosmic Collective - Transcendent Love • Time Socks • Searchin • Library of the Universe https://linktr.ee/cosmicollective Credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Cosmic Collective (Score Producers)
Recorded in front of a live audience during Cultural Unity Week at Mesa College. We hear from two giants of the campus on the topic of education and it’s importance outside of the classroom. Music: • Good Question (rapper Skinny Veny & beatmaker .EDU) - FricasseeGuests: • Veronica Gerace (https://www.rssconsulting.org/dr-veronica-gerace) • Dr. Ashanti Hands (https://www.sdccd.edu/about/departments-and-offices/communications-and-public-relations/newscenter/articles/2016-17/ashanti-hands-student-services-mesa-college.aspx) • Professor Starla Lewis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/starla-lewis-162ab912) Credits: Parker Edison (Host), Kurt Kohnen (Co-creator), Chris Reyes (Head Editor) and Gene Flo (Score Producer)
Most San Diego police officers who requested COVID vaccine exemptions due to their religious beliefs gave heartfelt reasons for their requests. But were they genuine? Also, the chair of the San Diego Democratic Party is taking a leave of absence while assault allegations against him are investigated. Then, due to an increasingly severe drought that’s drastically reduced the sierra snowpack, watering will be cut back to one day a week in parts of Southern California. Why not in San Diego? And, financial justice activists want Governor Newsom to eliminate court fees associated with late payments as part of his May budget revision. The fees disproportionately impact Black and Latino Californians hardest. Next, schools across San Diego county are expanding access to transitional kindergarten this fall. Finally, in an excerpt from the Parker Edison Project podcast, host Parker Edison dives into the world of work slang and how different occupations utilize and develop their own lingo.
We’ll have an explainer on why the June 7th primary ballot will look a little unique this election. Meanwhile, travelers crossing from San Diego County into the Tijuana International Airport via the Cross Border Express bridge will experience an all new $100 million facility. Plus, wearable monitors can test for glucose, lactate and blood alcohol. Scientists say that’s just for starters.