This Week with David Rovics

New song: ”East Palestine”

As people fall ill and animals die, the EPA rushes to tell the poisoned people of East Palestine, Ohio their air and water are clean, in the wake of yet another freight train full of toxic chemicals derailing and burning in the USA.

Tour Reflections: Hawai’i and the West

I spent the last half of January making an album in Hawai'i, and nine days during the first half of February on tour, mostly in California. This podcast version of my missive on the subject ends with a sneak peek at the upcoming album, in the form of the song, "As I Walk On By."

New song: ”Russian Influence”

The African People's Socialist Party, based in St. Louis, Missouri, is under attack across the US by the FBI, with heavily-armed feds in armored vehicles ransacking homes and arresting senior citizens, among others, on charges that have not been made clear, supposedly involving Russians. For more info: handsoffuhuru.org.

Remembering Robert Hoyt

My old friend Robert Hoyt -- singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, organizer, nurse, father, lover of the wild -- died on the morning of February 1st, 2023, at the age of 68.

Album preview: Killing the Messenger

The recording project for the new album is still in progress here in Hawai'i, but we have a little preview of the title track, "Killing the Messenger," which is one of several songs on the album related to the ongoing imprisonment and persecution of award-winning Australian journalist, Julian Assange.

Chris Cook interviews David Rovics for Gorilla Radio

The last half of this week's episode of Gorilla Radio, hosted by Chris Cook, is an interview with me, that was recorded earlier today. 

A Tale of Two Narratives

Was it a peaceful gathering, a riot, or an insurrection? That depends on who we're talking about, and who's talking about them. 

From ”We” to ”I” (and Back Again?)

What can we learn from which pronoun people use in comments and messages on social media? A lot. 

New Year’s Baritone

The last Saturday session from my living room for December '22 was basically a baritone unboxing video.

Before You Comment

Some thoughts on nuanced thinking and effective communication, especially on what they call social media.