The Roots, Rednecks, and Radicals podcast features in depth interviews with musicians, giving insight into their creative process. Guests include: Amanda Shires, Todd Snider, Charley Crocket, Frank Turner, and Dave Alvin.
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Four lady geeks explore the dark side of comics, games, film and tv. The spooky and sinister, the gory and gross; nothing is off limits.
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In this episode of Roots Rednecks and Radicals we sit down with the evocative and soulful artist Tom Vandenavond, whose music captures the heart and spirit of classic Americana. With a rich blend of storytelling and melodies that pay homage to traditional roots while embracing contemporary influences like Rambling Jack Elliot, and John Prine, Vande…
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Jesse Daniel talks songwriting, writing a song for Dusty Slay's Netflix special, and his new album!
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Welcome to today’s episode of Roots Rednecks and Radicals, where we dive deep into the heart of honky tonk with none other than country singer-songwriter Jesse Daniel. In this special interview, Jesse shares the stories and experiences that fuel his music, offering an inside look at his journey through the world of classic country and modern honky …
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At Scougal Rubber, a corporation in McCarran, Nev. east of Sparks, machines apply more than 1 million pounds of pressure at 280 degrees Fahrenheit to create giant bearing pads used in buildings and bridges to help transfer weight throughout the entire structure. The company is headquartered in Seattle, but has been at this location since 2011. It r…
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Singer Songwriter Jamie Lin Wilson talks about her Texas roots and artists like Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt in her music. Also recording with Emmylou Harris and Sunny Sweeney!
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Jamie Lin Wilson is a songwriter who has deep roots in the songwriting tradition of Texas. So many incredible songwriters have roots there and her music reflects the best of those artists. Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and so many other have had an influence on her songs. She also features the legendary Emmylou Harris on one of her songs. We talk al…
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Lost Dog Street Band is on the show! They have a new album out that is incredible and I had a chance to chat with their frontman Benjamin Tod.
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Join us for an exclusive interview with the Lost Dog Street Band, where we delve into the heart and soul of their music journey. Discover the stories behind their soulful melodies, the inspirations that drive their powerful lyrics, and the artistic process that brings their unique sound to life. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music,…
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Dissent is Patriotic: A Fourth of July celebration of protest music featuring music from Woody Guthrie, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lavender Country and Che Apalache.
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America is one of the greatest ideas the world has ever had. Founded on incredible values. However, our history is much more complicated than many people would like to admit. In this episode I take a look at the idea that dissent really is patriotic. And we should all be working towards a more perfect union where every person is respected and treat…
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A reflection on Juneteenth. In 1865 the Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in the US. Today we take a look at the album by Our Native Daughters.
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In 2019 Rhiannon Giddens put together a group of all women Black banjo players and made an amazing album. The group was called Our Native Daughters and the album reflects on the history of the influence of Black musicians on American folk/roots music.由Will Houk
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5 Songs I'm Diggin' Ep. 7! Today we take a look at new releases from Sarah Jarosz, Charley Crockett, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Boy Named Banjo and Waxahatchee. Hope you dig it!
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All 5 of these artists have recent releases that are really incredible. Enjoy!由Will Houk
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A new battleground is forming in the state of Nevada, where an influx of federal funding and state-level tax incentives are seeking to kickstart a critical mineral economy necessary to support the renewable energy transition. But while critical minerals provide foundational components to all of our electronic devices - from everyday technologies li…
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Hip Hop is Folk Music Pt.2 Gangstagrass is on the show! This group blends hip hop with bluegrass emphasizing the working class root of both styles. We discuss the history of these genres and much more
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Celebrating Black History month again with this weeks episode. Gangstagrass is a totally original group blending Hip Hop and Bluegrass in a way that stops you in your tracks. They have graced the stages of America's Got Talent, the Glastonbury Festival (right after Paul McCartney) and many other roots/rap festivals. We had a genuinely fun conversat…
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Hip Hop is Folk Music Part 1: To celebrate Black History Month we take a look at the development of Hip Hop through the lens of Folk music.
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Hip Hop rarely gets described as Folk music, but the history of this musical genre is the story of working class people making music with the tools they have. They turned things like turntables, drum machines, and samplers into musical instruments that defined musical and cultural style. Folk music is music of the people, and Hip Hop/Rap are just t…
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5 Songs I'm Diggin' Vol. 6 today we take a look at new music from Sierra Ferrell, Black Pumas, Brent Cobb, Sarah Jarosz, and Van Plating. Enjoy!
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Green Day's album "Dookie" turns 30 years old! It came out in February of 1994 and on this week we take a look at this classic album.
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Ismay is an Indie-Folk singer/songwriter with deep roots in the Folk music community. Their music is introspective and insightful, and I have Ismay on the show today!
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Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles was a tribute album that came out 30 years ago. The album featured some outstanding artists: Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Travis Tritt. Here's my look at it.
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Amy Ray of Indigo Girls has been penning songs for decades now. The duo had a major hit with the song Closer to Fine in the late 1980s and have continued to write and tour in the years since. Amy has also established herself as a solo artist releasing seven studio albums and three live records on her own. Her musical style is best described as folk…
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Amy Ray of Indigo Girls is on the show! We talk about the Barbie Movie, her collaborations with Brandi Carlile, Allison Russel, Sarah Jarosz, and Sarah Watkins and her group Amy Ray Band.
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What makes a song great? Today we take a look at three classic tunes ”Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” by Willie Nelson ”Fancy” by Bobbi Gentry and ”The Joke” by Brandi Carlile.
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Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway’s City of Gold is a banger! Here’s my review of her most recent album
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My Best of 2023 breakdown! I take a look at Jason Isbell, Mitski, Tyler Childers, Billy Strings/Willie Nelson and Turnpike Troubadours. Also a shoutout to a bunch of great artists.
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I wanted to make sure and give some attention to some other artists who made incredibly music this year! Brent Cobb, Zach Bryan, Nick Shoulders, Hiss Golden Messenger, Molly Tuttle, Margo Price, Van Plating, Lukas Nelson, Colter Wall, Marty Stuart, Joy Olodakun, Cinder Wells, Dom Flemons, Blind Boys, Matt Andersen, and the Shootouts!…
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Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas is a Christmas classic everyone needs to know about! Today I do a breakdown of this wholesome movie that should be on everyone’s watchlist.
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The Steel Woods are a hard driving country group who are always touring and putting out great music. I had a chance to catch up with Wes their lead singer and chat about their new album. Enjoy!
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The Blind Boys of Alabama are one of the most celebrated Gospel acts in the country. They have a new album out that was nominated for 3 Grammys and I have them on the show today!
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For nearly 80 years, six friends from the Alabama Institute for the Negro Deaf and Blind have been singing together, starting from their first performance at WSGN, a radio station in Birmingham, Ala. The group, now known as the Blind Boys of Alabama, has traveled around the world, performing at Carnegie Hall, the White House and this month, the Nas…
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Spike McGuire talks opening for Amigio the Devil, Chuck Ragan, Cory Branan, and Willi Carlie. As well as his new album that is out now, and his project Loud as Folk. Enjoy!
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The Thanksgiving/Gratitude Episode! We’ll take a look at 3 artists I’m grateful for, Jason Isbell, Nirvana and Jerry Garcia/David Grisman. Enjoy!
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On this week's Ally Radio, we learn about heat islands: what they are, and how they can impact health. Our contributor Richard Bednarski brings us an interview with Nevada's state climatologist. Then, we head into our personal archives and take an international audio trip to the Republic of Molossia, a micronation located in northern Nevada, and me…
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In March of last year, a group of friends decided to start a new business together, a bookstore. But they didn't want to make just any bookstore, they wanted it to be more community focused. The Radical Cat is a feminist bookstore, cat adoption center, and community space. Ilya is in charge of events for the store, which covers the gamut from arts …
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On this week's Ally Radio, we’re exploring how the lack of decorum and dignity in public discourse spells trouble for democracy - one possible path forward. Then, we’ll head to eastern Nevada to learn more about a proposed mine that is hoping to extract vanadium. Vanadium is a critical mineral, like lithium, but this one could hold the answer to mo…
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A perennial challenge for renewable energy development has been and continues to be long-duration, grid-scale storage. But one proposed mine in Eureka County could be the first primary ground source in the United States of a mineral called vanadium. Science and technology reporter Scott King chats about vanadium and it's potential for rural countie…
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Willi Carlile discusses his record ”Peculiar, Missouri” along with songwriting, poetry and opening up for Tyler Childers.
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TikTok creator John Russell and I talk about what it’s like being a left-wing bartender in Appalachia. We talk politics, economics, 90s country, and healing the divides in America.
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On this week’s Ally Radio, we look at an event this weekend commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Treaty of the Ruby Valley. This agreement from 1863 was between the Western Shoshone people and the U.S. government, and it allowed colonial settlers to travel through and use the land of the Western Shoshone. What it didn’t do was cede land. A co…
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When the chill fills the air.. when the leaves crunch under your feet.. when the pumpkins peak and the jack-o-lanterns glow.. when the ghouls and goblins lurk and the ghosts rise.. you will ALWAYS find us there, in that autumn chill, to deliver you an entire list of incredible horror to keep your entire month of October as spooky as it could possib…
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Hispanic Heritage Month is underway, with community celebrations of Latin culture, people and traditions through Oct. 15. But, educational opportunities remain harder to obtain for many Latino residents. What can be done to increase equality? Dr. Jafeth Sanchez is an associate professor of educational leadership at the University of Nevada, Reno an…
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Chris Pierce on touring with Neil Young, and his new album ”Let All Who Will” which is a beautiful collection of songs about social justice, and the need for unity.
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On this week’s Ally Radio, we look at the need of rural food pantries in our region, and the challenges facing these local, community (and mostly volunteer-run) organizations. We chat with Lisa Selmi from the Healthy Community Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties to learn more. Then, we chat about how proposed rules governing the nation’s public l…
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On this week's show, we look at the role psychedelics can play in treating mental health, with some studies showing the potential of psychedelics in treating serious mental conditions, including depression, addiction and PTSD. Then, we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by chatting with Dr. Jafeth Sanchez, director of the Latino Research Center at th…
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On this week's Ally Radio, the Sierra Nevada Ally's Scott King joins the show to talk about efforts to build green energy infrastructure and transmission throughout rural Nevada. While well intentioned, these projects have the potential to harm the communities they're meant to serve. Then, we chat with Dr. Sondra Cosgrove, history professor at the …
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A new school year is underway for students, teachers and parents across northern Nevada. It's also the second year for Washoe County School District Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield. She and the district [recently] announced its three-year roadmap for the district. Executive Editor Noah Glick chatted with Dr. Enfield to learn more about what she's …
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Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve was in Washington D.C. earlier this year, as part of the United States Conference of Mayors, to advocate for stronger federal support to address mental health in American cities. But, what can mayors really do to address the issue? Executive Editor Noah Glick recently caught up with Schieve to talk about how to increase a…
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Liberal Redneck comedians Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester wrote a book! And it’s hilarious. We talk travel, music, and the state of country music.
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On this week's Ally Radio, Sierra Nevada Ally contributor Richard Bednarski highlights a new local news outlet serving the rural residents of Plumas County, California. The Plumas Sun began this summer, after the area's only local news source closed. Then, Executive Editor Noah Glick chats with Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve about increasing access to …
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Jason Aldean, Oliver Anthony, and Zach Bryan. How country music is serving to further divide, or bring us together.
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On this week’s show, we take a look at the legacy of mining in the West, particularly the industry’s legacy of waste and pollution. A new report from the Center for Western Priorities looks at the issue and what policies might help. We chat with the group to learn more. Then, we wrapped up our series on El Capitan this week, looking at the history …
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“Persistent and predictable:” Harnessing the power of ocean waves to supplement a renewable energy portfolio
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A new testing facility in Oregon is researching how to bring wave energy from the shore to the grid. The Sierra Nevada Ally is supported by readers and listeners just like you. Show your support of independent journalism at sierranevadaally.org. And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly…
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Nathan Mongol Wells of the Ottoman Turks discusses his new album, songwriting, and playing with Joshua Ray Walker.
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School is back in session for kids, teachers and parents across northern Nevada. On this week's Ally Radio, we look at the upcoming school year with Washoe County School District Superintendent, Dr. Susan Enfield. Then, a look back at the Nevada legislative session with the Nevada Women's Lobby. The group released a report highlighting some of the …
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