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Radio Free Flint Podcast

526 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

We present audio and video podcasts about life and culture in middle America. Our essays and life histories share the story of people in America's rust belt.This podcast is born of blue-collar, working-class values. Our podcast has its roots in the greater Flint area. We dedicate this podcast to the beleaguered town of Flint, Michigan, and communities like it across America.Our podcasts subjects include true crime, law, history, sports, arts & literature, and the Flint water crisis, and more. Our interviews focus on society and culture in middle America.

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Hip Hop Artist Joe Ryan III: A Flint Ambassador to Hollywood #20063

December 13, 2020 17:59 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Joe Ryan III is a multi-talented music wizard who exudes charisma and confidence reminiscent of Magic Johnson. Flint, Michigan has shared its athletes with America not as much is said about its musical artists. Joe is only in his early 30’s now and has had a remarkable start to a career in Hollywood. Ryan is an independent Artist, Producer, Songwriter, Composer, Engineer and DJ. Previously, Radio Free Flint interviewed Joe Ryan III about his song Flint, Michigan (Click Here to Listen to Previ...

Songwriter Tributes to Victims of Flint Water Crisis #20062

November 29, 2020 14:57 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

This episode features two amazing award winning singer-songwriters Antje Duvekot and Barb Barton  These folk singers use their voices and platforms to help keep us from forgetting the  poisoned children of Flint, Michigan.   The Flint Water Crisis has captured the attention of songwriters who have written about the drinking water tragedy in Flint.  The water crisis has resulted in  dozens of deaths and children poisoned by lead in the water supply.  The crisis was 5 years ago and still not re...

Songwriter Interviews & Tributes to Victims of Water Crisis Victims #20061

November 29, 2020 14:57 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

This episode features two amazing award winning singer-songwriters Antje Duvekot and Barb Barton  These folk singers use their voices and platforms to help keep us from forgetting the  poisoned children of Flint, Michigan.   The Flint Water Crisis has captured the attention of songwriters who have written about the drinking water tragedy in Flint.  The water crisis has resulted in  dozens of deaths and children poisoned by lead in the water supply.  The crisis was 5 years ago and still not re...

Folk Song Tributes to the Water Crisis Victims #20061

November 29, 2020 14:57 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

This episode features two amazing award winning singer-songwriters Antje Duvekot and Barb Barton  These folk singers use their voices and platforms to help keep us from forgetting the  poisoned children of Flint, Michigan.   The Flint Water Crisis has captured the attention of songwriters who have written about the drinking water tragedy in Flint.  The water crisis has resulted in  dozens of deaths and children poisoned by lead in the water supply.  The crisis was 5 years ago and still not re...

Flint Water Crisis: Musical Tribute (ft Antje Duvekot and Barb Barton)

November 29, 2020 14:57 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Two amazing award winning singer-songwriters Antje Duvekot of Boston, MA and Barb Barton of Lansing, MI use their voices and platforms to help keep us from forgetting the  poisoned children of Flint, Michigan. The Flint Water Crisis has captured the attention of songwriters across America. Many songwriters have written about the government's failures in creating the drinking water tragedy in Flint. The Flint water crisis has resulted in dozens of deaths as well as the poisoning of children...

Songwriter Interviews & Tributes to Victims of Water Crisis #20062

November 29, 2020 14:57 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

This episode features two amazing award winning singer-songwriters Antje Duvekot and Barb Barton  These folk singers use their voices and platforms to help keep us from forgetting the  poisoned children of Flint, Michigan.   The Flint Water Crisis has captured the attention of songwriters who have written about the drinking water tragedy in Flint.  The water crisis has resulted in  dozens of deaths and children poisoned by lead in the water supply.  The crisis was 5 years ago and still not re...

Self Talk & Motivational Speaking #20060

November 26, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Kate Garns is a national motivational & leadership speaker, Disney Performer and author. Kate works with student government leaders across the nation about self talk and leadership using motivational themes. Her family is from the Flint area.  She discusses the pursuit of her career in entertainment and public speaking.  Her message to young people of America is inspiring and convincing.  More importantly she speaks to values based lessons that are not just good medicine for the younger gener...

Kate Garns: Self Talk & Motivational Speaking

November 26, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Kate Garns is a national motivational & leadership speaker, Disney Performer and author. Kate works with student government leaders across the nation about self talk and leadership using motivational themes. Garns has Flint roots as her family is from the Flint area.  She discusses the pursuit of her career in entertainment and public speaking. Kate's message to young people of America is inspiring and convincing.  More importantly she speaks to values based lessons that are not just good ...

Self Talk & Motivational Speaking #20061

November 26, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 38.9 MB

Kate Garns is a national motivational & leadership speaker, Disney Performer and author. Kate works with student government leaders across the nation about self talk and leadership using motivational themes. Her family is from the Flint area.  She discusses the pursuit of her career in entertainment and public speaking.  Her message to young people of America is inspiring and convincing.  More importantly she speaks to values based lessons that are not just good medicine for the younger gener...

Kate Garns, Self Talk Author & Motivational Speaker

November 26, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Kate Garns is a national motivational & leadership speaker, Disney Performer and author. Kate works with student government leaders across the nation about self talk and leadership using motivational themes. Her family is from the Flint area.  She discusses the pursuit of her career in entertainment and public speaking.  Her message to young people of America is inspiring and convincing.  More importantly she speaks to values based lessons that are not just good medicine for the younger gener...

Self Talk & Motivational Speaking

November 26, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes - 38.9 MB

Kate Garns is a national motivational & leadership speaker, Disney Performer and author. Kate works with student government leaders across the nation about self talk and leadership using motivational themes. Her family is from the Flint area.  She discusses the pursuit of her career in entertainment and public speaking.  Her message to young people of America is inspiring and convincing.  More importantly she speaks to values based lessons that are not just good medicine for the younger gener...

Chasing a Dream to Become a Motivational Speaker #20060

November 26, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Kate Garns is a national motivational & leadership speaker, Disney Performer and author. Kate works with student government leaders across the nation about self talk and leadership using motivational themes. Her family is from the Flint area.  She discusses the pursuit of her career in entertainment and public speaking.  Her message to young people of America is inspiring and convincing.  More importantly she speaks to values based lessons that are not just good medicine for the younger gene...

From the Court to the Kitchen: Marty Embry Flint Basketball Legend #20060

November 22, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Marty Embry is a legendary basketball player, whose teams at Flint Central Hight School won two Class A Michigan High School basketball  titles. While at DePau1l University, his teams played in three NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments as well as an NIT college post season tournament.  He was a NBA 3rd round draft pick of the Utah Jazz and went on to play 13 seasons of professional basketball.  Notably, Marty has published 13 books.  His works include:  8 cook books, a self help bo...

From the Court to the Kitchen: Marty Embry Flint Basketball Legend #20059

November 22, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Marty Embry is a legendary basketball player, whose teams at Flint Central Hight School won two Class A Michigan High School basketball  titles. While at DePau1l University, his teams played in three NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments as well as an NIT college post season tournament.  He was a NBA 3rd round draft pick of the Utah Jazz and went on to play 13 seasons of professional basketball.  Notably, Marty has published 13 books.  His works include:  8 cook books, a self help b...

Marty Embry: Flint Basketball Legend

November 22, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Marty Embry is a legendary basketball player, whose teams at Flint Central High School won two Class A Michigan High School basketball titles. Marty Embry played at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. His teams played in three NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments, as well as an NIT college post-season tournament. Marty was an NBA 3rd-round draft pick of the Utah Jazz and went on to play 13 seasons of professional basketball. Notably, Marty has published 13 books.  His works ...

Marty Embry: From the Court to the Kitchen a Flint Basketball Legend

November 22, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Marty Embry is a legendary basketball player, whose teams at Flint Central Hight School won two Class A Michigan High School basketball  titles. While at DePau1l University, his teams played in three NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments as well as an NIT college post season tournament.  He was a NBA 3rd round draft pick of the Utah Jazz and went on to play 13 seasons of professional basketball.  Notably, Marty has published 13 books.  His works include:  8 cook books, a self help bo...

#59 From the Court to the Kitchen: Marty Embry Flint Basketball Legend

November 22, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Marty Embry is a legendary basketball player, whose teams at Flint Central Hight School won two Class A Michigan High School basketball  titles. While at DePau1l University, his teams played in three NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments as well as an NIT college post season tournament.  He was a NBA 3rd round draft pick of the Utah Jazz and went on to play 13 seasons of professional basketball.  Notably, Marty has published 13 books.  His works include:  8 cook books, a self help b...

The Purple Gang's Legendary History #20058

November 19, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

American popular culture has memorialized the Purple Gang in books, movies and even Elvis Presley's hit "Jail House Rock" mentions the notorious Detroit gang.  The Purple Gang sat on top of the underworld of Michigan in the 1920s and 1930's until the Mafia took over in Detroit, Michigan.  They did deals with Al Capone, the notorious mobster from Chicago.  The Purple Gang played in northern Michigan and hid out in places like Lupton, Clare and Roscommon, Michigan.  Our guest is Gregory Fournie...

The Purple Gang's Legendary History #20059

November 19, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

American popular culture has memorialized the Purple Gang in books, movies and even Elvis Presley's hit "Jail House Rock" mentions the notorious Detroit gang.  The Purple Gang sat on top of the underworld of Michigan in the 1920s and 1930's until the Mafia took over in Detroit, Michigan.  They did deals with Al Capone, the notorious mobster from Chicago.  The Purple Gang played in northern Michigan and hid out in places like Lupton, Clare and Roscommon, Michigan.  Our guest is Gregory Fournie...

The Purple Gang's Legendary History

November 19, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 65.3 MB

American popular culture has memorialized the Purple Gang in books, movies and even Elvis Presley's hit "Jail House Rock" mentions the notorious Detroit gang.  The Purple Gang sat on top of the underworld of Michigan in the 1920s and 1930's until the Mafia took over in Detroit, Michigan.  They did deals with Al Capone, the notorious mobster from Chicago.  The Purple Gang played in northern Michigan and hid out in places like Lupton, Clare and Roscommon, Michigan.  Our guest is Gregory Fourni...

The Purple Gang's Legendary History (ft Gregory Fournier)

November 19, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Gregory Fournier is the author of The Purple Gang: Detroit's Kosher Nostra is a concise history of one of America's most notorious Prohibition-era gangs. Fournier shares fascinating stories during this interview about one of America's most notorious gangs.  American popular culture has memorialized the Purple Gang in books, movies, and even Elvis Presley's hit "Jail House Rock" mentions the notorious Detroit gang. The Purple Gang sat on top of the underworld of Michigan in the 1920s and 19...

#58 The Purple Gang's Legendary History

November 19, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

American popular culture has memorialized the Purple Gang in books, movies and even Elvis Presley's hit "Jail House Rock" mentions the notorious Detroit gang.  The Purple Gang sat on top of the underworld of Michigan in the 1920s and 1930's until the Mafia took over in Detroit, Michigan.  They did deals with Al Capone, the notorious mobster from Chicago.  The Purple Gang played in northern Michigan and hid out in places like Lupton, Clare and Roscommon, Michigan.  Our guest is Gregory Fournie...

Hip Hop Artist and His 90-Year-Old Grandma Pen Flint Water Crisis Song

November 14, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Hip Hop recording artist Joe Ryan III a Flint, Michigan native, was profoundly moved to action by the Flint Water Crisis. He called back home to his 90-year-old grandmother, Odessa Houston, who began to sing a song on the telephone.  Joe recorded her singing over the phone line, then he composed, produced, and recorded his "hip hop" style song "Flint, Michigan". Joe Ryan III discusses in this interview why he wrote the song and its meaning. ------- Learn more about Joe Ryan III and his m...

Hip Hop Artist & His 90-Year-Old Grandmother Writes Flint Water Crisis Song

November 14, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 41.5 MB

Hip Hop recording artist Joe Ryan III a Flint, Michigan native, who was profoundly moved to action by the Flint Water Crisis.  He called back home to his 90 year-old grandmother, Odessa Houston, who began to sing a song on the telephone.  Joe recorded her singing over the phone line, then he composed, produced and recorded his "hip hop" style song "Flint, Michigan". Joe Ryan III discusses why he wrote the song and its meaning.  Learn more about Joe Ryan III and his musical career at : https:...

Hip Hop Artist & His 90-Year-Old Grandmother Perform Flint Water Crisis Song

November 14, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 41.5 MB

Hip Hop recording artist Joe Ryan III a Flint, Michigan native, who was profoundly moved to action by the Flint Water Crisis.  He called back home to his 90 year-old grandmother, Odessa Houston, who began to sing a song on the telephone.  Joe recorded her singing over the phone line, then he composed, produced and recorded his "hip hop" style song "Flint, Michigan". Joe Ryan III discusses why he wrote the song and its meaning.  Learn more about Joe Ryan III and his musical career at : https:/...

Hip Hop Artist & His 90-Year-Old Grandmother Perform Flint Water Crisis Song #20058

November 14, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Hip Hop recording artist Joe Ryan III a Flint, Michigan native, who was profoundly moved to action by the Flint Water Crisis.  He called back home to his 90 year-old grandmother, Odessa Houston, who began to sing a song on the telephone.  Joe recorded her singing over the phone line, then he composed, produced and recorded his "hip hop" style song "Flint, Michigan". Joe Ryan III discusses why he wrote the song and its meaning.  Learn more about Joe Ryan III and his musical career at : https:...

#57 Hip Hop Artist & His 90-Year-Old Grandmother Perform Flint Water Crisis Song

November 14, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Hip Hop recording artist Joe Ryan III a Flint, Michigan native, who was profoundly moved to action by the Flint Water Crisis.  He called back home to his 90 year-old grandmother, Odessa Houston, who began to sing a song on the telephone.  Joe recorded her singing over the phone line, then he composed, produced and recorded his "hip hop" style song "Flint, Michigan". Joe Ryan III discusses why he wrote the song and its meaning.  Learn more about Joe Ryan III and his musical career at : https:...

#54 GM's Toxic Brownfield and the Flint River

November 12, 2020 19:07 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Flint, Michigan's Buick City brownfield site does not have just a little bit of toxic chemicals left behind, there appears to be a massive amount of environmental damage.  Like the Flint water crisis, the real story is not out there just yet and the damage is growing by the day. The Buick City site appears to be a crime scene. Remember there has already been millions and millions of EPA Super Fund dollars spent to clean the site up. While General Motors (GM) can claim bankruptcy and walk awa...

Toxic Brownfield and the Flint River #20057

November 12, 2020 19:07 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Flint, Michigan's Buick City brownfield site does not have just a little bit of toxic chemicals left behind, there appears to be a massive amount of environmental damage.  Like the Flint water crisis, the real story is not out there just yet and the damage is growing by the day. The Buick City site appears to be a crime scene. Remember there has already been millions and millions of EPA Super Fund dollars spent to clean the site up. While General Motors (GM) can claim bankruptcy and walk away...

Toxic Brownfield and the Flint River

November 12, 2020 19:07 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Flint, Michigan's Buick City brownfield site does not have just a little bit of toxic chemicals left behind by GM, there appears to be a massive amount of environmental damage. As the Flint water crisis, the real story is not out there just yet about the Buick City brownfield site. More is learned each year about the extent of the damage. The Buick City site appears to be a crime scene. Remember there have already been millions and millions of EPA Super Fund dollars spent to clean the site...

#54 Toxic Brownfield and the Flint River

November 12, 2020 19:07 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Flint, Michigan's Buick City brownfield site does not have just a little bit of toxic chemicals left behind, there appears to be a massive amount of environmental damage.  Like the Flint water crisis, the real story is not out there just yet and the damage is growing by the day. The Buick City site appears to be a crime scene. Remember there has already been millions and millions of EPA Super Fund dollars spent to clean the site up. While General Motors (GM) can claim bankruptcy and walk away...

Flint River Blues: Colton Ort

November 10, 2020 08:33 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MB

The Flint River Blues is one of many songs written about the Flint Water Crisis. Colton Ort, a singer-songwriter documents for history the lead-tainted water of Flint. He discussed his song and the message he is trying to send. lead-tainted Special Thanks to Colton Ort who provided the song, The Flint River Blues.  Colton is a singer-songwriter who wrote this song to help keep the poisoned children of Flint from being forgotten. Watch a YouTube video interview with Colton Ort with Radio ...

Flint River Blues #20056

November 10, 2020 08:33 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

The Flint River Blues is one of many songs written about the Flint Water Crisis. Colton Ort, a singer songwriter documents for history the lead tainted water of Flint. He discussed his song and the message he is trying to send. To learn more about Colton Ort and his music visit www.coltonort.com. please donate to Flint Kids Fund to help the children who are victims of the lead tainted water https://www.cfgf.org/Our-Work-Impact/Current-Initiatives/Flint-Kids-Fund #flintwatercrisis #coltonort #...

#56 Flint Water Crisis: Colton Ort & Flint River Blues

November 10, 2020 08:33 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

The Flint River Blues is one of many songs written about the Flint Water Crisis. Colton Ort, a singer songwriter documents for history the lead tainted water of Flint. He discussed his song and the message he is trying to send. To learn more about Colton Ort and his music visit www.coltonort.com. please donate to Flint Kids Fund to help the children who are victims of the lead tainted water https://www.cfgf.org/Our-Work-Impact/Current-Initiatives/Flint-Kids-Fund #flintwatercrisis #coltonort #...

#56 Flint River Blues: Songs of the Flint Water Crisis

November 10, 2020 08:33 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

The Flint River Blues is one of many songs written about the Flint Water Crisis. Colton Ort, a singer songwriter documents for history the lead tainted water of Flint. He discussed his song and the message he is trying to send. To learn more about Colton Ort and his music visit www.coltonort.com. please donate to Flint Kids Fund to help the children who are victims of the lead tainted water https://www.cfgf.org/Our-Work-Impact/Current-Initiatives/Flint-Kids-Fund #flintwatercrisis #coltonort #...

#56 Flint River Blues

November 10, 2020 08:33 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

The Flint River Blues is one of many songs written about the Flint Water Crisis. Colton Ort, a singer songwriter documents for history the lead tainted water of Flint. He discussed his song and the message he is trying to send. To learn more about Colton Ort and his music visit www.coltonort.com. please donate to Flint Kids Fund to help the children who are victims of the lead tainted water https://www.cfgf.org/Our-Work-Impact/Current-Initiatives/Flint-Kids-Fund #flintwatercrisis #coltonort ...

A Cain & Able Style Murder Case #20055

November 10, 2020 08:31 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

True crime story about fratricide.  The killing involves fraternal twins.  One twin who along with a friend helped kill the other twin by stabbing him 45 times.  It is a shocking crime.  The Prosecutor in the case, Arthur A. Busch narrates the case from his vantage point.  This is a riveting story.  It remained in the local news for nearly two years from the time of the crime in 1995 until the sentencing in 1997.

A Cain & Able Murder Case: David Melfi

November 10, 2020 08:31 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

A true crime story about fratricide.  The killing involves fraternal twins.  One twin, David Melfi along with a friend helped kill the other twin by stabbing him 45 times.  It is a shocking crime.  The Prosecutor in the case, Arthur A. Busch narrates the case from his vantage point.  This is a riveting story.  It remained in the local news for nearly two years from the time of the crime in 1995 until the sentencing in 1997. ----- Read the news article about the resentencing of David Melfi:...

A Cain & Able Murder Case: David Melfi

November 10, 2020 08:31 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

A true crime story about fratricide.  The killing involves fraternal twins.  One twin, David Melfi along with a friend helped kill the other twin by stabbing him 45 times.  It is a shocking crime.  The Prosecutor in the case, Arthur A. Busch narrates the case from his vantage point.  This is a riveting story.  It remained in the local news for nearly two years from the time of the crime in 1995 until the sentencing in 1997. ----- Read the news article about the resentencing of David Melfi:...

A Cain & Able Murder Case #20055

November 10, 2020 08:31 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

True crime story about fratricide.  The killing involves fraternal twins.  One twin who along with a friend helped kill the other twin by stabbing him 45 times.  It is a shocking crime.  The Prosecutor in the case, Arthur A. Busch narrates the case from his vantage point.  This is a riveting story.  It remained in the local news for nearly two years from the time of the crime in 1995 until the sentencing in 1997. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiofreeflint/message

#55 Fraternal Twins Murder Case: Echos of Cain & Able

November 10, 2020 08:31 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

True crime story about fratricide.  The killing involves fraternal twins.  One twin who along with a friend helped kill the other twin by stabbing him 45 times.  It is a shocking crime.  The Prosecutor in the case, Arthur A. Busch narrates the case from his vantage point.  This is a riveting story.  It remained in the local news for nearly two years from the time of the crime in 1995 until the sentencing in 1997.

#55 Echos of the Cain & Able Murder Case

November 10, 2020 08:31 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

True crime story about fratricide.  The killing involves fraternal twins.  One twin who along with a friend helped kill the other twin by stabbing him 45 times.  It is a shocking crime.  The Prosecutor in the case, Arthur A. Busch narrates the case from his vantage point.  This is a riveting story.  It remained in the local news for nearly two years from the time of the crime in 1995 until the sentencing in 1997.

Fraternal Twins Murder Case: Echos of Cain & Able

November 05, 2020 16:19 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

True crime story about fratricide.  The killing involves fraternal twins.  One twin who along with a friend helped kill the other twin by stabbing him 45 times.  It is a shocking crime.  The Prosecutor in the case, Arthur A. Busch narrates the case from his vantage point.  This is a riveting story.  It remained in the local news for nearly two years from the time of the crime in 1995 until the sentencing in 1997.

#53 Neil Woodward, Michigan's Troubadour, Storyteller and Historian

November 01, 2020 11:44 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

Our podcast interview with Neil Woodward covers his life's work.  Neil is an instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and folk historian who helps preserve musical traditions. He holds the title -- state troubadour. In 2003 the Legislature of the State of Michigan officially named Neil Woodward Michigan’s Troubadour in recognition of his lifelong commitment to preservation of Great Lakes folk music and culture. Woodward has served as the village troubadour at Genesee County's historic Crossroads ...

#53 Historian & Storyteller in Song: Neil Woodward

November 01, 2020 11:44 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

Our podcast interview with Neil Woodward covers his life's work.  Neil is an instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and folk historian who helps preserve musical traditions. He holds the title -- state troubadour. In 2003 the Legislature of the State of Michigan officially named Neil Woodward Michigan’s Troubadour in recognition of his lifelong commitment to preservation of Great Lakes folk music and culture. Woodward has served as the village troubadour at Genesee County's historic Crossroads ...

Folk Singer Neil Woodward

November 01, 2020 11:44 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

Our podcast interview with Neil Woodward covers his life's work.  Neil is an instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and folk historian who helps preserve musical traditions. He holds the title -- state troubadour. In 2003 the Legislature of the State of Michigan officially named Neil Woodward Michigan’s Troubadour in recognition of his lifelong commitment to preservation of Great Lakes folk music and culture. Woodward has served as the village troubadour at Genesee County's historic Crossroads ...

Historian & Storyteller in Song: Neil Woodward #20054

November 01, 2020 11:44 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

Our podcast interview with Neil Woodward covers his life's work.  Neil is an instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and folk historian who helps preserve musical traditions. He holds the title -- state troubadour. In 2003 the Legislature of the State of Michigan officially named Neil Woodward Michigan’s Troubadour in recognition of his lifelong commitment to preservation of Great Lakes folk music and culture. Woodward has served as the village troubadour at Genesee County's historic Crossroads ...

Crossroad Village Troubadour Neil Woodward #20054

November 01, 2020 11:44 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

Our podcast interview with Neil Woodward covers his life's work.  Neil is an instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and folk historian who helps preserve musical traditions. He holds the title -- state troubadour. In 2003 the Legislature of the State of Michigan officially named Neil Woodward Michigan’s Troubadour in recognition of his lifelong commitment to preservation of Great Lakes folk music and culture. Woodward has served as the village troubadour at Genesee County's historic Crossroads ...

#54 GM's Legacy to Flint: A Toxic Brownfield & Polluted Flint River

October 25, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Flint, Michigan's Buick City brownfield site does not have just a little bit of toxic chemicals left behind, there appears to be a massive amount of environmental damage.  Like the Flint water crisis, the real story is not out there just yet and the damage is growing by the day. The Buick City site appears to be a crime scene. Remember there has already been millions and millions of EPA Super Fund dollars spent to clean the site up. While General Motors (GM) can claim bankruptcy and walk awa...

#54 GM's Buick City Mess Pollutes Flint River

October 25, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Flint, Michigan's General Motors Buick City brownfield site does not have just a little bit of toxic chemicals left behind, there appears to be a massive amount of environmental damage.  Like the Flint water crisis, the real story is not out there just yet and the damage is growing by the day. The Buick City site appears to be a crime scene. Remember there has already been millions and millions of EPA Super Fund dollars spent to clean the site up. While General Motors (GM) can claim bankruptc...