Radio Orbit
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -My name is Mike Hagan. I am the host and producer of KOPN's Radio Orbit.
Radio Orbit focuses on emerging technology: AI, Biotech, Cryptocurrency, Energy, Robotics, Bionics, Space Travel, Designer Drugs, Entheogens, Man/Machine Interfacing, Nanotechnology, etc. I also love poetry, visual art and music and showcase a unique musical artist each week, throughout the program.
Orbit features a number of regular segments - In depth interviews with leaders in the fields mentioned above, space weather, tributes in memorial and current news. I also open the phones often to hear from listeners.
The program airs every Monday from 11PM - 2AM CST on KOPN 89.5 FM in Columbia, Missouri, USA. The show can be streamed live at: www.kopn.org
Previous programs can be accessed in the archives at: https://www.mikehagan.com/radiOrbit_Archives.htm
Radio Orbit began in August of 2004 and broadcast until mid 2008. The show returned to KOPN in September, 2018.
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Episodes
Matt Presti: Do the 2020
November 03, 2020 19:38 - 2 hours - 219 MBMy good friend Matt Presti joins me for a lively conversation about life in the world in 2020. We talk about liberty, freedom, self-determination, the presidential election and the so-called 'great reset'. This is the final Radio Orbit broadcast of the year as Mike is taking an hiatus for a couple of months. Featuring the music of Matt Presti Previous appearances by Matt: May 18, 2020 October 21, 2019 May 27, 2019
Dr. John Sheliak: Catching Up
September 24, 2020 14:01 - 2 hours - 212 MBMy old friend John Sheliak joins me for a great conversation - the first we've had on the air in about 12 years. We talked about lots of different relevant topics along with the some reminiscing. Featuring the music of Conor Oberst Previous appearances by John: June 16, 2008 July 30, 2007 February 26, 2007
Anything Goes: Eugenics, Population Control, Designer Viruses and Human Trafficking
August 25, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 221 MBA recorded piece on the work of Dr. John Calhoun from the late 1950s on the Mouse Utopia Experiments. Calhoun studied the effects of population density on mice behavior. This study is one of the bases for modern day eugenics and is at the heart of the rational for things like UN Agenda 21. Then a recorded piece from DEFCON 25 with Dr. John Sotos, Chief Medical Officer at Intel Corp. He discusses the frightening reality of genetic diseases to guide digital hacks of the human genome. ...
Jonathan Zap: Rabbit Hole Navigation - Pt. 2
August 12, 2020 19:49 - 2 hours - 228 MBPart 2 of my super cool conversation with Jonathan Zap on Rabbit Hole Navigation. Interesting, fun and fascinating, and ideas and techniques that are valuable to all. Featuring the music of Skinshape Previous appearances by Jonathan: August 3, 2020 December 31, 2019 July 22, 2019 January 7, 2008 January 29, 2007 October 9, 2006
Jonathan Zap: Rabbit Hole Navigation - Pt. 1
August 04, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 215 MBA super cool conversation between myself and Jonathan regarding what he calls Rabbit Hole Navigation. I call it life in the world. The ideas and techniques he shares are valuable no matter what you call them. We're gonna continue the conversation next week... Featuring the music of Skinshape Previous appearances by Jonathan: December 31, 2019 July 22, 2019 January 7, 2008 January 29, 2007 October 9, 2006
Flashback 1984: Soviet Dissident/KGB Defector Yuri Bezmenov
June 30, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 176 MBHistorical interview conducted by G. Edward Griffin in 1984 with Soviet Defector and KGB Agent, Yuri Bezmenov. I interviewed Ed Griffin back in August of 2007. Featured Music: Andrew Ryan https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nush2HzDNmkYhZoQs6wo1
Anything Goes: Open Lines and Crazy Talk
June 23, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBJust me and the listeners and a recent talk from Andreas Antonopolous on Complexity, fragility and the promise of open blockchain technology. Then a report on the utterly terrifying concept of contact tracing (which has since been removed by YouTube). Featured Music: Andrew Ryan
Anything Goes: Open Lines and Crazy Talk
June 23, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBJust me and the listeners and a recent talk from Andreas Antonopolous on Complexity, fragility and the promise of open blockchain technology. Then a report on the utterly terrifying concept of contact tracing (which has since been removed by YouTube). Featured Music: Andrew Ryan https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nush2HzDNmkYhZoQs6wo1
Geronimo: Fearless Apache Leader, Warrior, Medicine Man
June 16, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 215 MBThis episode of Radio Orbit features an historical documentary on the fearless Apache leader, warrior and medicine man, Goyatlay, otherwise known as Geronimo. We also do space weather, a bit of news and take an interesting call from Willy in Columbia, Missouri. Featured Music: Trills https://trills.bandcamp.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
Dick Gregory: Race, Comedy and Justice
June 09, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis episode of Radio Orbit Features an historical piece from 2010 in which Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington interviews the provocative and always unpredictable Dick Gregory. Mr. Gregory was a leading civil rights activist, a brilliant comedian and very wise man. Featured Music: Black Pumas
Dr. Sven Nyholm: Robots, AI and Ethics (Full Show)
June 02, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 285 MBFascinating conversation with Dr. Sven Nyholm about robots, AI and ethics. Also space weather, some news and commentary on recent events. I chat about the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, social and cultural upheaval and the sad and strange times we are currently living in. Featured Music: Yin Yin https://yinyin.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/yinyinband/ https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
Dr. Sven Nyholm: Robots, AI and Ethics (Interview Only)
June 02, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBFascinating conversation with Dr. Sven Nyholm about robots, AI and ethics. We discuss many of the topics in his new book, Humans and Robots: Ethics, Agency and Anthropomorphism and touch on the work of Dr. David Gunkel, Dr. John Danaher and Immanuel Kant. Featured Music: Yin Yin
The Live Show Returns
May 26, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 261 MBFirst time back in the station for 10 weeks doing Radio Orbit live. I spend most of the night talking about my thoughts, observations and experiences since the beginning of the COVID19 crisis. We do Space Weather a bit of news and take an interesting call from Spencer in Kansas City. https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
COVID19 and Freedom, Health Well-being and the Immune System
May 19, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 259 MBA talk with regular guest Matt Presti about the response to COVID19 and the ramifications for liberty and freedom in the USA. Then a visit from LCSW and wellness expert, Chris Robinson. We talk about health, well-being and the immune system in the age of coronavirus. http://www.mattpresti.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding: Coronavirus COVID-19 (Interview Only)
March 10, 2020 17:00 - 33 minutes - 49.4 MBHarvard Epidemiologist, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding updates us on Coronavirus COVID19. https://twitter.com/DrEricDing https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding: Coronavirus COVID-19 (Full Show)
March 10, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 260 MBHarvard Epidemiologist, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding updates us on Coronavirus COVID19. Then my good friend Diana Moxon (Host of KOPN's Speaking of the Arts) brings a heartwrenching interview with 'Welcome to Chechnya' Director, David France. Space weather, some news and a couple phone calls from my crazy friend Jonny in Denver. Featuring the music of The Dancing Dead. https://www.reddit.com/r/radiOrbit/
Hello Again - Return to KOPN
September 25, 2018 17:00 - 2 hours - 156 MBRadio Orbit returns to the airwaves for the first time since June, 2008. Mike reintroduces himself and gets back into orbit mode. Featuring the cool tunes of Paul Weber and the Scrappers. https://www.mikehagan.com/main.htm https://paulweberandthescrappers.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pwandthescrappers/