https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/ Our guest is Dr. Rudolph "Butch" Ware, the California Green Party candidate. A distinguished Associate Professor of History at UC Santa Barbara, specializing in African and Islamic intellectual history, Dr. Ware brings a unique blend of academic rigor and lifelong activism to his campaign. He's also a prolific writer, author of works such as "Jihad of the Pen: The Sufi Literature of West Africa" and "The Walking Qur'an: Islamic Epistemology in West Africa," and even an artist as one half of the hip hop duo Slum Prophecy. Having previously served as the Green Party's 2024 vice-presidential nominee, Dr. Ware is now focused on California with a platform advocating for single-payer healthcare, free higher education, and a transformative approach to social and environmental justice. Join us as we explore his vision for a revolutionary change in the Golden State. https://www.butchware4gov.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Jihad-Pen-Sufi-Literature-Africa-ebook/dp/B07RCBR79M https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Quran-Education-Knowledge-Civilization/dp/1469614316 https://linktr.ee/slumprophecy Â
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124: Make Taxes Great Again with Erica Payne
https://caldec.org/ca-dougnut-snapshot/ ... Erica Payne is the founder and president of Patriotic Millionaires. She is a seasoned strategist, an author, and a fearless advocate for economic justice. She's appeared on countless media outlets, always pushing for policies that promote a more stable, prosperous, and equitable nation. https://costoflivingexemption.com/ https://patrioticmillionaires.org/ https://patrioticmillionaires.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The-MONEY-Agenda-America-250.pdf https://decidersmovie.com/ https://livingwage.mit.edu/ https://patrioticmillionaires.org/perspectives/america-needs-our-cost-of-living-tax-cut-act/ Â
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123: Engineering Civic Possibilities with Tatheer Adnan
https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/ Tatheer Adnan worked as a data scientist for two years before transitioning into public service at LA County. Her roles have ranged from managing data and systems for nonprofits receiving the federal ARPA grants to leading operations at Housing for Health. A strong advocate for bringing engineering and systems-thinking into local governance, Tatheer is passionate about the intersection of policy, programs, and science. She recently became involved in local politics to help shape decisions that directly impact her work and community. She officially begins her term as the Social Service Provider on the Downtown LA Neighborhood Council on July 1. https://www.iamascientist.info/tatheer-adnan https://neighborhoodempowerment.lacity.gov/city-map/ Â
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122: Regenerating Generosity with Ruth Andrade
https://www.cultivatingself.org/ x https://bioticship.com/ x https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/  Ruth Andrade is an embodiment of the feminine divine operating in a way that empowers all beings, in the modern world, with actual funding and organizational support. Her work with Lush Cosmetics has transformed the landscape of ecological and sustainable business. Ruth co-founded Regenerosity with the incredible goal to empower regenerative cultural practices around the world. She is also a leader with Re-Alliance, a coalition of global superheroes that respond to disasters and displacement. https://www.regenerosity.world/ https://www.youtube.com/@regenerosity_world/videos https://www.re-alliance.org/ https://springprize.org/ https://www.lime.org/lime-basics/uses-of-lime/construction/soil-stabilzation/ Â
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121: Intersectional Justice with Lamisa Chowdhury
https://www.cultivatingself.org/ Lamisa Chowdhury is a leader in creating systemic evolution. She is currently the Program Officer at Patagonia, and leads the Thriving Communities program. She has deep roots with agriculture, both from growing up in Kansas to supporting rural communities across the country and the world. https://bioticship.com/
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