Podcast episodes
Marc Levin - Producer & Director of "IT'S BASIC"
Renowned filmmaker, producer, and director Marc Levin joins me to discuss about his latest documentary "ITS BASIC." This thought-provoking film delves into pilot initiatives that provide guaranteed income and highlights the individuals who are benefiting from these programs across the United States. "ITS BASIC" has been featured at prestigious film festivals, including the Tribeca Film Festival in 2023. Marc is also the creative force behind Blowback Productions, an incredibly productive production company that has produced over 30 films since 1988. Their work has earned them esteemed recognition such as the Emmy, DuPont, Pebody, and Cable Aces awards.https://www.itsbasicdocumentary.com/#eddrickshow #poverty #endpoverty #fightpoverty #endpovertynow #documentary #film #povertysolutions #povertygram
Kathryn Mayer & Greg Glasgow - Disneyland on the Mountain
My guests are Greg Glasgow and Kathryn Mayer, authors of the new book Disneyland on the Mountain – Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was. The book tells the fascinating story of Disney’s vision for a mountain ski resort in California and the intense opposition to its development. https://disneylandonthemountain.com/ #eddrickshow #disney #disneyland #sierraclub #skiresort #snowboarding #california #enviornmentalist #waltdisney
Fabrice Delaye - Author, The Medical Revolution of Messenger RNA
Fabrice Delaye, a renowned journalist in the realm of science and technology, is my guest. He is the author of an engaging book, The Medical Revolution of Messenger RNA. The book unravels the intriguing journey of Messenger RNA development and its profound worldwide impact on the development of life-saving vaccines.#eddrickshow #mRNA #mRNAbasedvaccines #mRNATechnology #mRNABiotech#mRNAdrugdelivery #mRNAdiscovery #mRNAbasedtherapies #mRNAClinicaltrials#mRNAResearch #mRNAScience
Ashley Smiley - Program Director, Bayview Opera House, San Francisco
My guest is writer, producer, and performer Ashley Smiley. Ashley is the Program Director at Bayview Opera House in San Francisco and she’s a resident artist of Magic Theatre, also in San Francisco. Her new play, Dirty White Teslas make Me Sad will debut at the Magic Theatre in February of 2024. Ashley is one of the most important voices in the Bay Area arts community.https://www.instagram.com/bvoperahouse/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/smileyfromthesco/?hl=en#eddrickshow #blackwomenplaywrights #blackwomenintheatre #womenplaywrights #art #theatre #creativity #sanfrancisco #DirtyWhiteTeslasMakeMeSad #bayarea #zoom #2024 #thearts #fineart #director #tesla
La Viola Ward-Tofani, Mental Health & The Upcoming Holiday Season!
My guest is La Viola Ward-Tofani, author and experienced mental health clinician. She advocates for mindfulness and self-care while reducing stigmas associated with mental illness, especially in communities of color. In this episode, we discuss the upcoming holidays, their potential impact on mental health, and tools for a wonderful and safe holiday season.https://amazon.com/author/laviola#eddrickshow #NewEpisode #LinkInBio #MentalHealth #HolidaySeason #Wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #depression #thanksgiving #counseling #stressfreeholidays #counselingpsychology #stressmanagement #holidayblues #selflove #stressfreeholiday #holidayanxiety #mentalhealth #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalhealthmatters #blacktherapist #therapyforblackmen #minoritymentalhealth #blackmentalhealthawareness #blackmaletherapist #anxiety #mentalhealthadvocate #therapyforblackgirls #personalfinance #christmas