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James Moore talks with Karen Dowcett, founder of the Living Arts Institute. Karen is here to speak with our arts community about staging her art pageant set to Paul Winter Consort's Missa Gaia performed on Cape Cod in 2004 and 2008. She'll be inaugurating a year-long community-wide participation culminating in the show on Earth Day weekend, April, 2011.

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Kay Hazen talks about her experiences as a member of Women for Women, a nonprofit humanitarian organization that works in war-torn areas. She is helping organize a peace rally on Sunday, March 7 at 1pm at the Hwy 1 bridge near MUM campus in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of International Women's Day.

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John Buckman is the founder of Berkeley, California-based recording label Magnatune, a pioneer in digital downloading, application of Creative Commons copyrights, and artist-friendly business practices, sometimes referred to as "fair trade music."

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Ronnie Cummins has been active as a writer and activist since the 1960s, with extensive experience in human rights, anti-war, anti-nuclear, labor, consumer, environmental, and sustainable agriculture campaigns. Over the past decades he has served as director of US and international efforts such as the Pure Food Campaign and the Global Days of Action Against GMOs. From 1992-98 Cummins served as a campaign director for the Foundation on Economic Trends in Washington, D.C. In 1998, Cummins organized the SOS (Save Organic Standards) Campaign, spearheading the largest consumer grassroots backlash against the US Department of Agriculture in recent history. He is also a frequent lecturer, both in the US and abroad. Cummins is editor of the Organic Consumers Association’s website www.organicconsumers.org, Organic Bytes newsletters, and Organic View.

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James Moore talks with Emma Rainey about her production of “Cirque d’Amour”—a nouveau cabaret of dance and song that begins with a Parisian street scene and then journeys into the heart of a dream. Created and directed by Emma Rainey, and joined by Diva Adrien Daller singing an array of tantalizing love songs, this unique evening of entertainment promises to chase your winter blues away at Café Paradiso, March 12-13, 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Dance Theatre of Iowa and the Center for Ballet.

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Clark Little, surf pioneer who made his name braving hopeless waves at the Waimea Bay shorebreak in Hawaii in the 80s and 90s, speaks with PLANET ERSTWILD host James Moore. Also joining the conversation are Teeple Hansen Gallery owners, BIll Teeple and Marcia Hansen, who are hosting an exhibition of Clark Little photography.

In three short years, Little has gained national and international recognition following his passion for ocean photography and capturing what he calls the "art of the wave." He has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show and ABC World News Now. Clark's photos have been featured in countless publications including Paris Match, La Vie, Sierra Magazine, The Guardian, Nature's Best Photography, Surfing Life, The Daily Mail, and many more.

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Louisianna-based bluesman Larry Garner talks to James Moore about his life, his music and his upcoming concert at Morning Star Studio on Saturday February 27, 2010 at 8pm. It will be his fourth sojourn to Fairfield, a town he says is brimming with life and a place he always stops to get his wheels aligned.

Whether it's in the U.S. or across Europe, Larry Garner lays it down in fine fashion every time like the true blues living master that he is. His newest release is called Here Today, Gone Tomorrow.

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Host James Moore spoke with Zennie Abraham on PLANET ERSTWILD (Fri 2pm-5pm) about his blog on SFGate.com questioning the American Red Cross's handling of money donated for relief in Haiti. Zennie who, you ask?

The YouTube video channel Zennie62 has reached 12 million video views and 200,000 channel views as of Saturday, February 20th, and continuing a pattern of rapid growth that started in 2009 and has continued through 2010. Zennie62 on YouTube also has over 4,000 subscribers.

The YouTube video channel Zennie62 consists over 800 videos covering everything from politics to news, sports, tech, and entertainment and celebrity gossip. Zennie62 on YouTube is connected to the blog Zennie62.com, also at Zennie2005.blogspot.com. The Zennie62 blog is the center publication of a network of 100 blogs ran by Zennie62.com, of which this blogger, Zennie Abraham, is the executive producer.

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Singer/songwriter Jan Smith in the studio talking with host James Moore about her music, her life and new recording project.

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James Moore discusses Fairfield Arts & Convention Center w/ city councilman Myron Gookin, IOwa State banker Dave Neff, businessman Ken Ross & FACC board member Mark Cohen.

A motion for a vote in May is expected to pass CIty Council on Monday, January 11th to direct funds for a potential city and county buy in of the troubled center, currently up for sale and under new board management.

The past year has shown encouraging signs of life in a difficult economy. Tough questions are asked and addressed by panel.

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A special interview with Illinois food, farms, and jobs coordinator Jim Braun and filmmaker Sarah Carlson.

James Moore spoke with the two as they were in town to film Jim Ikerd, Lonnie Gamble and others. Sarah's film GROW is nearing completion. Jim, who was oruiginally an Iowa farmer, has been instrumental in creating legislation and a jobs plan for the whole state of Illinois.

Jim and the Illinois State Legislature are doing amazing things in terms of food, farming, and jobs on a statewide level that should be a model for the wonderful work Fairfield has been doing on a city-wide level. If you care about food, progressive food policy and getting things done, tune in to see what's happening right next door in the Land of Lincoln.

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Host James Moore interviews legendary singer/songwriter Donovan talking about his life, his music and his upcoming visit to Fairfield and concert at the Sondheim Center with James McCartney and The Little Death nyc for the 4th annual David Lynch weekend (Sat November 14).

Ah, but you may as well try and catch the wind!

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 James speaks with Laura Dawn and Daron Murphy who are part of the 4th Annual Lynch weekend extravaganza. The Little Death nyc will perform as well, a band Laura fronts which was started by Moby
and includes her husband/guitarist Daron Murphy. Laura, a native Iowan,
is also cultural director of MoveOn.org based out of NYC.

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A special election is being held on Tuesday, September 1st to fill the house seat vacated by John Whitaker (D) who resigned to work with the Farm Service Bureau, by presidential appointment.

KRUU-FM Local Election Coverage Special
with the House District 90 Candidates Debate
Live at the Sondheim Center Tueday, August 25, 7pm-8:30pm
presented by the Chamber of Commerce,
moderated by Brent Willet.

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Thursday August 20 at 1pm, join host and station manager James Moore as he discusses in detail the Sustainable Living Coalition's upcoming Fairfield Ecological Design Center open house and fundraising gala on Saturday August 22 with Mayor Ed Malloy, Iowa State University Extension coordinator Lois Hunt, SLC founder Grover Stock and Go Green committee chair Bob Ferguson.

Enjoy a lively discussion with FF's eco-movers and shakers, doers and groundbreakers, who are raising funds to support an executive director position for Frank Cicela. Frank is responsible for much eco-growth in the community including facilitating the batteries and the wiring for the radio station's solar project. Lois talks abou Scott Timm who has been hired as sustainability coordinator in conjunction with Iowa State University Extension.

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Station manager James Moore and Ottumwa Courier writer Matt Milner interview Steve Burgmeier who won the endorsement of the Republican Party about his run for House District 90 in the upcoming special election.

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Station manager James Moore and Ottumwa Courier writer Matt Milner interview Keosauquan Dan Cesar of the 4th of July Party about his bid for a House seat in the September 1st special election for Distrct 90.

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Station manager James Moore and Ottumwa Courier writer Matt Milner interview Steve Burgmeier who won the endorsement of the Republican Party about his run for House District 90 in the upcoming special election.

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James Moore interviews Milo Bekins, chairman of the Analog Forestry Network. Born in California, Bekins followed the surf down to Costa Rica where he met his wife and settled into farming, which he's been doing there for the past 35 years.

Analog Forestry is a system which seeks to establish analog ecosystems with architectural structures and ecological functions similar to the original climax or sub climax vegetation. It also seeks to strengthen rural communities, socially as much as economically, through the use of species that provide commercial products.

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Twin Galaxies
started in Ottumwa, Iowa in 1981 and came to be known as the most famous video arcade on the planet. After being proclaimed the "Video Game Capital of the World" in '82, Ottumwa is finally kicking off its campaign to create the International Video Game Hall of Fame & Museum.

Listen Wednesday August 12th at 1 P.M. on KRUU to "Twin Galaxies & the Video Game Capital of the World," a special report by Dan Mescon on the history of Twin Galaxies and Ottumwa's quest to gain its rightful place in video game history. The special will continue to air this week following Free Speech Radio News on KRUU.

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James Moore interviews Sam Zeller who stars as the Pirate King in Randy West's Way Off Broadway's production of "Pirates of Penzance" at the Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts. The director also talks about his company and production.

Born and raised in Anaheim, California, Zeller went to Walt Disney Elementary School. Upon graduating high school, he received scholarships to USC, UCLA, UCI, and CSUN--graduating with a dual BA degree in Broadcast Journalism and Theater from UCI. He wrote for The Anaheim Bulletin newspaper for 7 years, His work has taken him to Japan, Sweden, Russia, Italy, Venezuela, Hawaii, the Caribbean--and all points in between!

After landing a recurring role as Lt. Ch'targh on STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE, Zeller was summoned to Neverland to play Starkey and the Captain Hook understudy in the national tour and Broadway revival of PETER PAN for the next three years.

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Planet Erstwild host James Moore interviews Katie Visco, who is running across America from Boston to San Diego. The vivacious 24-year-old is encouraging people to pursue their passions and live their dreams. She spent a night in Fairfield before dashing off in the morning, which is when we caught up with her.

[Click on Pave Your Lane logo to go to Katie's website.]

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Join host James Moore for a wide-ranging discussion with Clyde Cleveland and Michael McKay about politics, economics, natural law, constitutional integrity and common sense.

President of the Randall Marketing Group, Clyde Cleveland recently attended a conference held on Jekyll Island off the coast of Georgia, the site where the Federal Reserve was created. One of only 25 participants, liberty issues were discussed by the group gathered from
around the country. Clyde ran for governor in 2002 in Iowa as the Libertarian candidate. He is founder of Common Sense Revisited and Restoring the Heart of America.

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Campaign Director Timothy Karr, who oversees Free Press campaigns and online outreach efforts, including SavetheInternet.com and work on public broadcasting, propaganda, and journalism, talks with Planet Erstwild host James Moore about national broadband internet issues.

Before joining Free Press, Tim served as executive director of MediaChannel.org and vice president of Globalvision New Media and the Globalvision News Network. He has also worked extensively as an editor, reporter and photojournalist for the Associated Press, Time Inc., New York Times and Australia Consolidated Press. Tim critiques, analyzes and reports on media and media policy for the Huffington Post and on his personal blog, MediaCitizen.blogspot.com

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