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RAG RADIO / Thorne Webb Dreyer : Texas Observer Founding Editor Ronnie Dugger
Pioneering Texas journalist Ronnie Dugger in the KOOP studios in Austin, Texas, Friday, June 8, 2012, during broadcast of Rag Radio. Photo by Alan Pogue / The Rag Blog.Rag Radio:Crusading journalist Ronnie Dugger,founding editor of The Texas Observer By Thorne … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Pogue, Journalists, LBJ, Progressive Democrats, Rag Radio, Ronnie Dugger, Texas History, Texas Observer, Thorne Dreyer
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Shelley Seale : CultureMap Picks Austin’s Top Political Bloggers
CultureMap Austin‘s top political bloggers: Above, The Rag Blog‘s Thorne Dreyer, photo by James Retherford. Inset, below, from the top: Rachel Farris, photo by Wildhouse Photography; Harold Cook, courtesy of Harold Cook; and Katherine Haenschen, courtesy of BOR. All photos … Continue reading
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‘Flat-picking rabble-rouser’ David Rovics on Rag Radio
Amy Goodman called David Rovics ‘the musical version of Democracy Now!’ Singer/songwriter David Rovics on Rag Radio, Friday, June 1, 2012. Video produced and edited by Jeff Zavala and filmed by Grace Alfar of ZGraphix at the KOOP studios … Continue reading
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Tagged David Rovics, Interview, Musicians, Peace Activists, Podcast, Rag Radio, Singer-Songwriters, Thorne Dreyer, Video
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RAG RADIO / Thorne Dreyer : Pschedelic Blues Pioneer Spencer Perskin of Shiva’s Headband
Spencer Perskin of Shiva’s Headband in the KOOP studios in Austin, Friday, May 25, 2012. Inset photos below: Susan Perskin and Shawn Siegel. Photos by William Michael Hanks / The Rag Blog.Rag Radio:Psychedelic blues pioneerSpencer Perskin of Shiva’s Headband By … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin History, Austin Musicians, Interview, Psychedelic Rock, Rag Radio, Shiva's Headband, Spencer Perskin, Thorne Dreyer
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RAG RADIO / Thorne Webb Dreyer : Chris Mooney Dissects the Republican Brain
Author and Rag Radio guest Chris Mooney, shown researching the Republican brain. Photo illustration by James Retherford / The Rag Blog.Rag Radio:Chris Mooney dissects the Republican brain By Thorne Webb Dreyer | The Rag Blog | May 11, 2012 Chris … Continue reading
RAG RADIO / Thorne Dreyer : Theologian and Social Ethicist Gary Dorrien
From left: Theologian Gary Dorrien, Rag Radio host Thorne Dreyer, and Robert Jensen, UT-Austin journalism professor and Rag Blog contributor, in the KOOP studios, Friday, April 27, 2012 . Photo by Tracey Schulz / Rag Radio. Rag Radio:Theologian and social … Continue reading
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Tagged Gary Dorrien, Interview, Rag Radio, Social Gospel, Theology, Thorne Dreyer
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RAG RADIO / Thorne Dreyer : David P. Hamilton and Philip L. Russell on the French and Mexican Elections
Philip L. Russell, left, and David P. Hamilton at the KOOP studios in Austin Friday, March 30, 2012. Photo by Tracey Schulz / Rag Radio. Rag Radio:Writers David P. Hamilton and Philip L. Russelldiscuss the French and Mexican elections By … Continue reading
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Tagged David P. Hamilton, Electoral politics, France, Interview, Mexico, Philip L. Russell, Podcast, Rag Radio, Thorne Dreyer
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RAG RADIO / Thorne Dreyer : Restoration Ecologist Bill Neiman on Saving our Texas Environment
Environmentalist Bill Neiman at the KOOP studios in Austin, Friday, April 13, 2012. Photo by Tracey Schulz / Rag Radio.Rag Radio:Restoration ecologist Bil Neimansays we need a paradigm shift By Rag Radio / The Rag Blog / April 18, 2012 … Continue reading
Thorne Webb Dreyer and Sarito Carol Neiman : Bon Voyage, Doctor Keister
Dr. Stephen R. Keister, 1921-2012.Dr. Stephen R. Keister, 1921-2012:Bon Voyage, Doctor Keister By Thorne Webb Dreyer and Sarito Carol Neiman / The Rag Blog / April 12, 2012 It seems the cancer always wins! Tomorrow I go to the Manchester … Continue reading
RAG RADIO / Thorne Webb Dreyer : Jim Hightower and the ‘Populist Moment’
Rag Radio: Jim Hightower and the ‘populist moment’ By Thorne Webb Dreyer | The Rag Blog | April 11, 2012 Jim Hightower will headline a “Spring Song Fiesta” at Scholz Beer Garten in Austin on Sunday, April 15, from 1-9 … Continue reading
RAG RADIO / Thorne Dreyer : Chicano Activist and Filmmaker Carlos Calbillo
Chicano community activist andfilmmaker Carlos Calbillo on Rag Radio Carlos Calbillo, an award-winning filmmaker and longtime Houston Chicano community activist, was Thorne Dreyer’s guest on Rag Radio, Friday, March 30, 2012, on Austin community radio station KOOP 91-7-FM, and streamed … Continue reading
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Tagged Carlos Calbillo, Chicano Movement, Interview, MAYO, Rag Radio, Thorne Dreyer
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The Rag Blog : ‘Old Skool’ Will Be in Session on April Fool’s Day
Famed Austin surrealist graphic artist Jim Franklin designed a special commemorative poster for the event.‘Feed Your Head’ on April Fool’s Day:Legendary Austin Bands at Rag Blog Bash A Rag Blog Benefit Bash withShiva’s Headband, Greezy Wheels & Jesse SublettJovita’s, 1619 … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin Musicians, Greezy Wheels, Jesse Sublett, Jim Franklin, Rag Radio, Shiva's Headband, The Rag, The Rag Blog, Thorne Dreyer
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