Thousands of South African schools still rely on unsafe pit toilets, putting children’s lives at risk every day. Despite promises of change, this crisis continues to impact education, health, and dignity. In this episode, our host, Arafat Gatabazi, speaks with Brian Lewis, Director at Envirosan Sanitation Solutions, to explore: * The reality of san…

If the old adage is true, “If we change the beginning of the story, we change the whole story, " a lot needs to be done to address Africa's nurturing care deficit and ensure that the future of children on the African continent is bright. The Nurturing Care Framework is a global strategy designed to ensure that every child has the chance to survive,…

If the old adage is true, “If we change the beginning of the story, we change the whole story, " a lot needs to be done to address Africa's nurturing care deficit and ensure that the future of children on the African continent is bright. The Nurturing Care Framework is a global strategy designed to ensure that every child has the chance to survive,…

Photo by Craig WasselEnjoy Episode 026 wherein we chat with singer/songwriter/guitarist Noah Gabriel, along with his wife and manager Rachel Giblin. Topics include: eye candy, peg legs, busted eardrums, and Noah's new album "Austin Bound" of course. Live musical performance ensues. [Recorded 12/20/2012] Listen live on Thursday nights at 8:00 PM Cen…

Photo by Kathy Green of RCG Photography. Enjoy Episode 025 wherein we chat with Tara Burghart, founder and editor of Go West Young Mom. Tara shares stories about her days as a reporter for the Associated Press (including being in NYC on 9/11/2001), as well as moving to Geneva and starting the GWYM blog. She also gives us some ideas on what to do wi…

Enjoy Episode 024 wherein we chat with Andre Salles, Media and Community Relations Specialist at Fermilab. Andre gives us the inside scoop on what the scientists are up to and all the cool stuff the general public can do at the 'lab. (Turns out there are NOT armed guards at the gate.) Andre also writes a fabulously passionate music blog called Tues…

Enjoy Episode 023 wherein we chat with local music legend Greg Boerner. Greg sings and plays his guitar live in the studio, debuts a Cattleprod 7" vinyl record, and answers a lot of listener questions submitted via Facebook. [Recorded 11/15/2012] Listen live on Thursday nights at 8:00 PM Central on Cynosure Radio. Tell your friends!…

Enjoy Episode 022 wherein we chat with Commander Kristen Ziman of the Aurora Police Department. She tells us about her career selection at an early age, connecting with the community through her newspaper column and social media, and why it's important to treat everybody (including the bad guys) with dignity and respect. Follow Cmdr. Ziman's blog a…