Exclusive interview with Magpie - Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner. Rodney & David interviewed Terry & Greg in November 2020, and the interview was edited by interns Jamie Polson and Rory Gielty.

Episode 40: Poverty (Part 2)

Mar 14th, 2024 39m 15s

On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin College guest host and intern Rory Gielty continues their discussion and exploration of poverty in America and internationally. Musical selections range in topics from health equit

Episode 39: Poverty (Part 1)

Jan 29th, 2024 48m 22s

On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin College guest host and intern Rory Gielty covers the multifaceted topic of poverty. The music choices from a variety of genres, locations, and perspectives illustrate how there’s n

Joe Jencks - Full interview/Performance

Jan 2nd, 2024 1h 11m

Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriter Joe Jencks, including live in-studio performances of songs including "Let Me Sing You a Song", "Rise As One", "Martin", "Deportees" and "Lady of the Harbor". Originally recorded in 2019, edited b

Ami Yares - Interview

Dec 18th, 2023 58m 43s

Exclusive interview with Ami Yares, singer-songwriter and Executive Director of Buildabridge, including the songs "Jerusalem", "Bukra Fi Mish Mish" (Heartbeat), and "Moments of Rust". Although we actually conducted this interview back in July

Episode 38: Modern Protest Music (uncensored)

Mar 16th, 2023 1h 24m

On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, join guest host and producer Jamie Polson, who was an intern with MFTNR from Ursinus College in 2022, along with co-host Josh Walker. In this episode, Jamie and Josh play and discuss modern

Episode 37: Black Protest Music of the Past & Present (clean)

Sep 13th, 2022 46m 31s

On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, join guest host and producer Zaya Moore (they/them) from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music Summer 2022 internship. In this episode, Zaya will give historical context about the origins of Bl

Episode 37: Black Protest Music of the Past & Present (uncensored)

Sep 13th, 2022 46m 37s

Episode 36: Millennial & Gen-Z Artists for Change (uncensored)

Aug 29th, 2022 58m 53s

The 36th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, guest hosted & produced by Sarah Voit (summer 2022 intern from Oberlin College), features music and discussion related to Millennial & Gen-Z social justice artists. Musical artist

Tom Neilson - Full Interview/Performance

Jun 7th, 2022 46m 58s

Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriter and activist Tom Neilson, including live in-studio performances of songs including "Mistaken Identity", "Betsy and the Bears" and "What a Breast is For".

Reggie Harris & Alastair Moock Interview/Performance

Jan 17th, 2022 1h 19m

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we bring you a special in-depth interview/performance with Reggie Harris and Alastair Moock! This special edition of the Music For The New Revolution podcast features music for Reggie and Alast

Episode 35: Attempted Insurrection January 6, 2021

Jan 6th, 2022 1h 23m

The 35th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features music and discussion related to the horrific and deeply disturbing attempted insurrection in the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Musical artists include Emma's Revolution, T

Episode 34: Pro-Choice/Abortion Rights (Part 1)

Nov 27th, 2021 53m 46s

The 34th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, features music and discussion related to Pro-Choice and Abortion Rights issues. Musical artists include Ani DiFranco, Bob Blue, Kim Wallach, Cyndi Lauper, David Byrne, Emma's Revol

Charlie King & Martin Swinger - Full Interview/Performance

Jul 21st, 2021 42m

Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriters and activists Charlie King and Martin Swinger, including live in-studio performances of songs including "Trickle Up", "How We Can Sleep At Night" and "Break 'Em On Down".

Episode 33: LGBTQ+/Pride (Part 1)

Jun 11th, 2021 57m 26s

The 33rd episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, guest hosted & produced by Valerie Kelner (our intern from Oberlin College), features music and discussion related to the LGBTQ+ issues. Musical artists include Tony Enos, Matt Fis

John Flynn - Full Interview

May 25th, 2021 35m 59s

Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriter and activist John Flynn, including discussion of his work with "New Beginnings" with high-security prison inmates and his songs "Mercy" and "Two Wolves".

Episode 32: Forgiveness (Part 3)

May 25th, 2021 1h 4m

The 32nd episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features more music and discussion related to the topic of forgiveness. Musical artists include David Roth, Anne Hills, To

Episode 31: Anne Feeney, Presente!

Apr 2nd, 2021 1h 19m

Episode 31 is a tribute to Anne Feeney, the beloved musician and activist, who died of COVID-19 on Feb. 3, 2021. We celebrate and honor her life and music with testimonials from Neil Gorfinkle, Ben Grosscup, Roy Zimmerman, Pat Lamanna, Terry K

Episode 30: Black, White & Gray: Our Personal Stories of Race

Feb 17th, 2021 1h 55m

Episode 30 is "Black, White & Gray: How life, culture, time & place contributed to our personal understanding of Race." Rodney and David have an open and honest discussion of issues related to race and racism, featuring music by Rodney Whitten

Episode 29: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 17th, 2021 1h 23m

Episode 29 includes music & discussion of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring selections by Stevie Wonder, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Sonia Sanchez, Rodney Whittenberg ("We Stood Up" project), The Sprout U School of the Arts Choi

Episode 28: Family Music - Racial Justice & The Recording Academy (Part 2)

Dec 30th, 2020 1h 3m

Episode 28 is part 2 of our exploration of issues of racial justice in family/children's music including the controversies in the 2020 Recording Academy process, featuring music by Pierce Freelon and Rissi Palmer, and music & interviews with El

Episode 27: Family Music - Racial Justice & The Recording Academy (Part 1)

Dec 27th, 2020 1h

Episode 27 explores issues of racial justice in family/children's music including the controversies in the 2020 Recording Academy process, and Family Music Forward, through discussion and music, featuring music by Pierce Freelon and music & int

Episode 26: Religion (Part 1)

Dec 11th, 2020 1h 36m

Episode 26 explores topics related to religion, faith and spirituality through discussion and music, featuring music by Prince, Tori Amos, Tim Minchin, Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins, Joan Osborne, XTC, Susan Werner and Carrie Newcomer, with

Episode 25: 2020 Election/Voting (Part 2)

Oct 28th, 2020 1h 2m

Episode 25 is the 2nd part of our examination of the 2020 US Presidential Election & issues surrounding Voting, including music and testimonials from The Children Of Selma, Faya Ora Rose Touré, Emily Joy, Joe Troop, They Might Be Giants, Tom Sm

Episode 24: 2020 Election/Voting (Part 1 - Clean)

Oct 25th, 2020 1h 7m

Episode 24 is the 1st part of our examination of the 2020 US Presidential Election, including music and testimonials from Emma's Revolution, Sandy Pliskin, Ants on a Log, Deb Karl, Chana Rothman, Ami Yares, and Mary Lou Fulton, and music from D