May

Reexamining AIDS

The world has lived under the shadow of AIDS since it was officially recognized by the CDC in 1981. In the last three decades, national and international health organizations and pharmaceutical companies have conducted a great deal of research – and considerably shifted the public’s perception of sex. Today, we are still no closer to an “official” cure – and Joan Shenton, the director of Meditel Ltd. and the Immunity Resource Foundation, knows why. Her forthcoming documentary, Positively False: Birth of a Heresy, draws on Meditel’s extensive video archive featuring dissident scientists, journalists, and activists who challenge the link between HIV and AIDS – and explores the effect of the infectious theory for AIDS across Africa, Europe, and the United States. Tune in for a controversial and enlightening interview as as Joan Shenton lays out the devastating social impact of the HIV/AIDS myth.

June

Detox With Zeolite

We pay a great price to live in a highly industrialized world. From aerosol geoengineering to wireless technology, radioactive materials, personal products and the foods we eat, our bodies bear an immense toxic load that contributes to growing health concerns all over the world. What’s worse, harmful materials (i.e. mercury) are often difficult to remove from the body, and detoxing incorrectly can even pose health risks. In this segment, Hank Heister introduces us to zeolite, a powerful and safe detoxifying mineral that claims to be even more effective than chelation. It’s also been used by ranchers to improve the health of livestock, and can increase farming yields by up to 200% when used in fertilizer. In the wake of 2011′s terrible environmental disasters, we may see the day when zeolite is an essential component for health and survival. We will address the massive confusion and misinformation associated with using and buying zeolite in this interview. Tune in as Hank Heister shares his insights on this remarkable key to health.

The Meaning of Tea

We may not think of brushing our teeth or eating a meal as rituals, but they are. Some rituals are personal; some connect us and bring us together. If you asked artist and tea connoisseur Scott Chamberlin Hoyt, the director of The Meaning of Tea project, he’d say tea does both. Its subtlety, variety, and character open the drinker to new worlds of delight; it offers a relaxing premise for bonding and conversation. Scott explores our relationship with tea from humorous and cultural perspectives in the The Meaning of Tea, which he describes as a “lyrical documentary that journeys through India, Japan, Taiwan, Morocco, England, France, Ireland, and Tea, South Dakota”. Be sure to catch Scott Chamberlin Hoyt as he discusses tea lovers, tea culture, and shares his quest to understand The Meaning of Tea.

Unlocking Your Creativity

Everyone has a creative spirit; the hard part is tapping into it. But Emmy-nominated composer Joseph Curiale, the author of The Spirit of Creativity, sits atop a storehouse of ideas for unlocking and accessing it. Having followed his work since the 1990s, I feel that he is one of the greatest composers of our time. He moved to Los Angeles in 1980 and was writing music for The Tonight Show by 1982. Joseph’s composition and orchestration credits include Steve Martin’s Roxanne, the 1984 film Breakin’, and A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr., which garnered him an Emmy nomination. His albums Awakening (which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios) and The Music of Life are aired regularly on NPR. A dedicated philanthropist, Joseph also supports orphans, families, and communities in India and Tibet via the Joseph Curiale Foundation. Join us for an enlightening conversation about The Spirit of Creativity.