The Politics of Consciousness guests
 Steve Bhaerman is an internationally known author, humorist, and workshop leader. For the past 18 years, he has written and performed as Swami Beyondananda, the “Cosmic Comic.” Swami’s comedy has been called “irreverently uplifting,” and as “comedy disguised as wisdom” and “wisdom disguised as comedy.” His latest book is, “Swami for Precedent: A 7-Step Plan to Heal the Body Politic and Cure Electile Dysfunction.” |
Thom Hartmann is a Project-Censored award-winning, best-selling author of 15 books, and the host of a nationally syndicated, progressive, 3-hour radio show, heard across America via the Sirius Satellite Radio system, in 29 states on radio stations coast to coast and on cableradionetwork.com. His latest book is, “What Would Jefferson Do?” |
Matthew Fox, a postmodern theologian, and ordained priest, holds Masters Degrees in philosophy and theology and a Doctorate in spirituality. He is founder- president of the University of Creation Spirituality and Co-director of the Naropa Oakland MLA. Matthew is also the author of 25 books, including the best-selling “Original Blessing,” “A Spirituality Named Compassion,” and “Creativity.” |
William Arntz is the Executive Producer of the hot new film, “What The Bleep Do We Know,” an entertaining exploration of consciousness, spirituality, and science. A scientist himself, William worked on developing dynamic laser weapons and created two successful software companies before engaging his loves of leading edge science, spiritual inquiry, filmmaking and computers. |
Masaru Emoto is a scientist, researcher and Doctor of Alternative Medicine. He has authored 3 books, including his latest U.S. release, “The Hidden Messages in Water.” Dr Emoto’s revolutionary, photographs of water crystals, demonstrate that molecules of water, of which our planet and humanity are mostly constructed of, are substantially effected by our thoughts and words. He is a peace emissary. |
Brad Blanton is a psychotherapist, writer and workshop facilitator who specializes in “Radical Honesty,” the title of his first book and a subsequent series of books including his latest; “Radical Parenting: Seven Steps to a Functional Family in a Dysfunctional World” and “The Truthtellers: Stories Of Success By Honest People.” We call him Dr. Truth, playing on his Ph.D." and his activist, quick wit. |
Alan Seale is an award-winning author, spiritual development and life coach, teacher, intuitive counselor, and interfaith minister. His newest book, “Soul Mission Life Vision,” has been hailed as "a highly effective blueprint for readers eager to live more effective lives that impact those around them and the larger society." Alan facilitates conferences, and retreats for individuals and businesses. |
Wayne Muller is a best-selling author, founder of Bread for the Journey, an ordained minister, and a therapist. He is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, the founder of the Institute for Engaged Spirituality, a Senior Scholar with the Fetzer Institute, and on the Extended Faculty of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. His last book was, “Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest.” |
Eli Jaxon-Bear’s eighteen-year spiritual path started in 1971, when he was a federal fugitive during the Vietnam War. After a search that took him around the world, Eli met his final teacher, Sri H.W.L. Poonja, who sent him back into the world to share his unique psychological insights into the nature of egoic suffering in support of self-realization. His latest book is “Sudden Awakening” |
Peggy O’Mara has gained international notoriety as the publisher, editor and owner of “Mothering Magazine.” A dynamic speaker, she has lectured and conducted workshops in cooperation with the Omega Institute, Esalen, La Leche International, and Bioneers. She has appeared on numerous television and radio programs and has been featured in top national publications. |
Kevin Phillips has been a political and economic commentator for over 3 decades. A former White House strategist, he is a regular contributor to the Los Angeles Times, NPR, and also writes for Harper's & Time. His 9 books include New York Times bestsellers “The Politics of Rich & Poor”, “Wealth & Democracy”, and “American Dynasty”. |
Joanna Harcourt Smith is internationally known as Joanna Leary, Timothy Leary’s wife and “paramour” during the early 70’s. She wrote several books with Timothy and began her activist work at that time. Joanna is a writer, deep ecologist, and a correspondent and moderator for the Website metahistory.org. Metahistory is the quest for a future myth about humanity, a story of our own making that aligns our hearts and minds to intimacy with Gaia, the living earth. |
Bill O’Hanlon has taught over 1,000 seminars around the world. He is a top-rated presenter at national conferences, was awarded the “Outstanding Mental Health Educator of the Year” and is a Licensed Mental Health Professional, Certified Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Bill has authored 21 books, the latest being, “Thriving Through Crisis.” |
Katherine Ninos is Vice President & Director of Community Service programs at Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM. She has developed and teaches courses on the Psychology of Consciousness and the Psychology of Altruism, in the Masters programs of Counseling, Art Therapy and Grief & Loss, which, in-part, examine change agents as catalysts for social and cultural transformation. |
Kay Cordell Whitaker is the author of “The Reluctant Shaman” and “Sacred Link.” In 1974 she began a highly unorthodox apprenticeship to become a ‘kala keh nah seh,’ or ‘teller of medicine stories,’ a seer, healer, and a ‘Thrower of the Bones.’ Kay now trains others, conducts workshops and facilitates traditional healings, produces CD’s and continues her writing. |
Raymon Grace is a native of Virginia. His early career as a dowser led him to study forms of healing and healing frequency systems for some 30 years. He has helped heal hundreds of people from around the world and conducted workshops teaching his techniques of “Energy Healing,” including recent work on water purification. His new book is “The Future is Yours: Do Something About It.” |
 Gangaji is an American born teacher and author, who has traveled the globe since 1990, speaking with spiritual seekers from all walks of life. Her message is powerful in its clarity and simplicity: True peace and lasting fulfillment are not only our birthright, they are the essential nature of our being. Her latest books are "Just Like You" and "Freedom and Resolve: The Living Edge of Surrender" |
David Franke is one of the founders of the conservative movement. He served on the editorial staffs of “Human Events” and “National Review,” and played a key role in agitating for repeal of the draft and replacing it with a volunteer military. He wrote and edited John Naisbitt’s Trend Letter and has written 10 books including his latest with Richard Viguerie, “America’s Right Turn.” |
Andrew Calhoun is a well-honed singer-songwriting and potent storytelling with a quirky humor. He is the founder and artistic director of Waterbug Records, an artists’ cooperative folk label which has grown to over 50 titles, bringing some of the brightest singer-songwriters and folk musicians to an international audience. Waterbug’s latest album is “Vote in November Election 2004: Anti-Theft Device.” |
Sharon Salzberg has studied and practiced meditation with Burmese, Indian, and Tibetan teachers for the past 25 years. She is a cofounder of the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and the Insight Meditation Society, where she lives and teaches. Sharon Salzberg directs meditation retreats throughout the United States and abroad. She is the author of Lovingkindness and (on audio) Lovingkindness Meditation. |
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Leslie Temple-Thurston is teacher of enlightenment who uses an eclectic, yogic-influenced approach. Born and educated in South Africa, she dedicates much of her time to assisting AIDS orphans there. Her books have been translated into many languages, the most recent being "Returning to Oneness - The Seven Keys of Ascension." |
Naneki Elliott is a spiritual channel/healer/writer. She channels the loving spirit of Mother Mary, Jesus, Isis, Mary Magdalen and other guides to help people connect to that holy vibration within oneself. She offers personal sessions on life issues, life changes, relationships, healing and spiritual growth. |
Jeffrey Bronfman is a teacher, social activist/philanthropist and President and Managing Director of the Aurora Foundation. He is the legal and spiritual representative of the Uniao do Vegetal religion in the US and one of the plaintiffs in the UDV’s lawsuit against the DEA and the Justice Department of the US Government; for their unlawful denial of the church’s religious practices, and Constitutionally guaranteed Freedoms. |
From 1978 to 1983 Michael Rothberg studied economics at Bard College and the University of Dallas. Coincidental with his studies he participated in the development of the (intellectual movement) now known as (neo-con) and firmly entrenched in the Republican Party. He will help de-mystify the movement. Michael is currently a health and wellness consultant and a visionary activist. |
Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati is an internationally known spiritual teacher, author, artist, and yoga master. She is the founder of Kashi Ashram, an interfaith spiritual community. Her teachings are based upon a commitment to humanity through service. She is a compassionate humanitarian and proponent for human rights, religious freedom and a fierce advocate for the GLBT community. Ma Jaya is a Trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions and an inductee of The Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College. |
Marco Ceglie is national volunteer coordinator for Billionaires for Bush. Their tours have disrupted speeches by Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, Laura and President Bush who flashed him “thumbs-up” as he held the Billionaires for Bush banner reading, “Government of, by, and for the Corporations.” His alter-ego, Monet Oliver d’Place, is a proponent of materialism, “no matter what the costs,” and a “government that taxes wages and work, not wealth.” Marco is author of the upcoming novel “Surveillance,” found online at www.surveillance-the-novel.com. |
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