This Week with David Rovics

Neil Young, Joe Rogan, and a Swedish Billionaire

Joni Mitchell has now joined Neil Young in removing her music from Spotify, and I have some thoughts on the subject.

Wes Brain interviews David Rovics on KSKQ Radio

I was Wes Brain's guest for his weekly radio show, the Brain Labor Report, on KSKQ in southern Oregon this morning.  Here's the show for those of you who aren't in southern Oregon and may have missed it on the radio.

Discussion with Scott Harris, host of Between the Lines Radio Newsmagazine

I spent an hour talking with longtime radio host, Scott Harris, about his decades at WPKN in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and much more.

The State of the World (and a few predictions)

A little analysis from me of global news hotspots and a few predictions about what might be in store for the rest of 2022.

Scandinavia Songs

In preparation for next month's trip to Scandinavia, this week's livestream was all about those northerly social democratic lands.

Collings and Me

Today for my weekly living room livestream session I got back to playing the guitar -- but it's my new Collings, amplified with a K&K pickup and preamp.

City Workers Strike Jam

Talking parsimonious municipality blues. For the first 25 minutes or so I talk to union representative, Rob Martineau, about the potential city workers strike here in Portland, Oregon, and the rally on Saturday at City Hall at 2 pm. For the rest of the hour, union songs.

Movement Music After the Movement Fades

I thought I'd share a few reflections as a movement musician at the end of a movement, in case it might be helpful for anyone else who's feeling a tad bleak.

Discussion with Food Not Bombs cofounder Keith McHenry

For my weekly livestream this Omicron Wednesday, the state of the streets in 2021 with Food Not Bombs cofounder, Keith McHenry.

Desmond Tutu Opposed Capitalism, Israeli Apartheid and US/UK Imperialism, Too

As the pundits and politicians of the world pay tribute to Desmond Tutu, let's remember some of the things they're not mentioning -- like most anything he did or said after 1998 or so.