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Planet Waves

New York, March 14, 2017 | Read on Web

Dear Friend of Planet Waves:

Before I describe tonight's edition of Planet Waves FM, I want to thank you for taking part in our membership drive. With your love, kindness and generosity, we're days away from our goal of an additional $25,000. Borrowing an idea from The Young Turks, I'm here to ask your help with an additional goal: hiring a news writer.

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Dr. Ward B. Stone in his days as NYS Wildlife Pathologist. Photo by Eric.
This morning I sent out my Horoscope as Journalism letter. Then there's the other bit: journalism as journalism, informed by our multi-layer perspective, and years of experience covering complex issues.

We have some excellent writers at Planet Waves, though it will be helpful to have someone on board who is specifically here to help research and write news articles.

This can be a part-time freelance person, though the main thing is the ability to handle an assignment, with me as the editor, and turn the work around quickly. These people still exist, though they're getting difficult to find. We will find someone brillant and energetic, who sees the potential in this opportunity.

A lot is happening in the world, and we do our best to keep up. This will give us extra leverage, and take some pressure off our existing writers when big news happens. A modest goal of $10,000 to pay this prospective writer for a while would give us a tremendous advantage in keeping you informed about the affairs of the world. Here's the link to renew, restart or upgrade your subscription -- or to make a donation.

We do what we do without corporate sponsors or commercial interruption. We do it for you -- and we do it with you. 

Tonight's Edition of Planet Waves FM

As for tonight's edition of Planet Waves FM [play episode here]: Shortly after finishing The Book of Your Life, I drove up to Troy, NY, to meet my old friend and mentor Dr. Ward B. Stone. You may know that I have some years in as an environmental investigative reporter, and Ward was one of the people who helped me. 

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Pisces Beatle George Harrison and a Fender guitar.
In his capacity as wildlife pathologist for the state Department of Environmental Conservation, Ward played many roles, including citizen advocate.

Starting at 1:22 of tonight's program, Ward and I talk about the history of the environmental movement, from an angle that's almost banned from the news: chemicals. We're all so soaked in "better living through chemistry" that the whole matter of what these chemicals are and what they actually do gets lost in the sauce.

In the first segment of the program, I offer my last thoughts on Uranus conjunct Eris prior to Friday's conjunction.

I also read the chart of our musical guest, George Harrison, and play some of the music of this sublime Pisces artist, as our farewell to Pisces time. You can see his chart on the program page for tonight's show. Some selections are from the Concert for Bangladesh (Amazon | iTunes), and others can be found on the compilation Let It Roll (Amazon | iTunes).

Planet Waves FM is presented without commercial interruption as part of the nonprofit Pacifica Radio Network.

Thank you for tuning in. It's good to be with you.

with love,

PS -- In cased you missed an early letter in this series, here it is: A Note from your Personal Journalist. In tomorrow's letter, I'll tell you a little about my astrological education, and my approach to teaching.