Citizen Reporter

Jan 29 2025 194 ep. 41 mins 202

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Interviews, adventures and monologues from, for, and about this vast world of ours.

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Just and UnJust Wars with Stephen Shalom

Jan 29 2025 49 mins

This is what AI thinks this episode was about: In this episode of Citizen Reporter, host Bicycle Mark engages in a substantial dialogue with Steve Shalom, an emeritus professor known for his deep understanding of moral philosophy, particularly as it pertains to war. As they convene in January 2025, the conversation revolves around the concept of "just wars" and how socie

The Sanctity of the Vote

n this episode, I take you through my mail-in ballot. As people cast their ballots today, I delve into the mechanics of my mail-in ballot, which combines the alleged responsibilities of citizenship with my inconsistent knowledge on who is who on this ballot im filling out. We even look at some ballot initiatives worth big moneys; fun fun fun! According to AI: The episode serves no

Election Season and Algorithms

Oct 18 2024 32 mins

In this episode of the podcast Mark takes listeners on an introspective journey from his office nook in Haarlem, Netherlands. He kicks off the show with his self-generated AI theme song, which leads into a discussion about the intersection of technology and creativity. Mark shares his initial intentions behind using AI for music production and tackles the complex feelings he has re

Matthew Dons: It's Hard to Not Talk About Your Cancer

Oct 05 2024 79 mins

In this episode, the podcast delves into a profound exploration of memory, media, and the intricate tapestry of social issues through the lens of Matthew’s journey with cancer and the evolution of a community-focused initiative in Japan. Mark reflects on an ongoing nostalgic radio trip down memory lane, to a time before the seismic events of September 11, 2001. He highlights the

The Summer of 2001 Through 2024 Ears

May 18 2024 28 mins

Im in the kitchen preparing a meal for the family with just enough time to describe a little radio activity I've been working on. It involves listening back to talk radio programs from the end of the summer of 2001 and the leadup to 9/11. Hearing how people spoke and thought back then which is, of course, extremely familiar as I was there and these programs are from my home re

Dark Days: A Traditional Monologue Episode

Oct 26 2023 25 mins

Instead of the interview style podcasts this program has been about for almost 2 decades, today we're back to the other great tradition of old school personal publishing --- the monologue.

Janelle Ward: The Shifting Sands of Social Media

Apr 14 2023 50 mins

Janelle Ward and I were once eager grad students at the University of Amsterdam where we dove head first into the world of personal publishing before most of the world had any idea what this was or why it would matter. 20+ years later, we are communications professionals, somehow still sitting in the Netherlands, watching events unfold online and offline. The past few months, w

Matthew Dons: Making Cancer History

Dec 07 2022 58 mins

Matthew Dons is back! And after having been diagnosed with terminal cancer over 6 years ago; that's saying something! Today on the program we continue to follow his story of life, not after cancer, but with cancer. Including the launch of his new online course to help combat the misinformation that has found its way into every corner of the internet. "Making Cancer Hist

Trui Hanoulle: Women Who Dare To Move

Aug 22 2022 60 mins

For Trui Hanoulle it started as an interest in going places and learning about people. Over the past two decades what followed became a life’s work; to gather stories about women who dare to move even in the face of prejudice, stereotypes, and other elements of gender barriers. Today on the podcast Trui joins me to talk about her mission and what she has seen and learned from t

Iuliia Skubytska: War Childhood Museum Ukraine

Jun 28 2022 42 mins

Today on the podcast we are joined by the Ukraine director of the War Childhood Museum, to hear about the work they do and how it is being impacted by the ongoing invasion. I’d like to also inform you that if you appreciate the unique and impactful work they are doing, they could really use your help. Please go to warchildhood.org to find out how to make a monetary donation.