Rhythm Nation
Peter Marks
Co-founder of @canyon-vibration and @occasionvibration
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08/19/20 • 83 min
Shabd Singh is a political organizer as well as the host and producer of The One, a podcast exploring Sikh history, philosophy and culture. Prior to this episode I really didn’t know much about Sikhism other than that they’re known for showing up and supporting fights for justice. On the show, I learned how Sikhism and a love of music put Shabd on a course to the Bernie Sanders campaign. We also chat candidly about our time together as staffers. For a playlist of Shabd's music, visit https://petermarks.us/podcast/5
10/20/20 • 29 min
Senator Nina Turner came into the national spotlight as one of the leading faces of the Bernie Sanders presidential campaigns, where she was a national surrogate and co-chair. She's established herself as a national leader in her own right through media appearances, her podcast Hello Somebody and her leadership of Our Revolution. However, she started her career in local politics as a state senator in her home state of Ohio. On this episode, we talk about how you don't need a fancy title or a lot of money to lead and make meaningful change. We also hear the jams that inspired her journey and keep her in the fight for justice.
Rhythm Nation Mixtape Vol. 1 (Episode 20)
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03/09/21 • 60 min
The 20th episode of Rhythm Nation drops today! This 60 minute party mix weaves together the best jams selected by my podcast guests so far along with jams that have been getting me through these strange last 12 months. Rhythm Nation has been a really gratifying project for me during these strange last six months. I’m so thankful for all the guests and other folks who have taken time to be involved in it. To the next 20 episodes! Tracklist: Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Episode 12 - Nina Turner) Meshell Ndegeocello - Hot Night (Episode 2 - Anne Marks) Skull Snaps - It's A New Day (Episode 4 - Mia Fermindoza) Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop Jay Prince - LINK UP Mura Masa, Octavian - Move Me (Episode 5 - Shabd Singh) Nas - If I Ruled the World (Episode 14 - Shasti Conrad) D.N.A. Feat. Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner The Freedom Riders - I'm On My Way (Episode 13 - Josh MacPhee) Reptaliens - Listening The Notorious B.I.G. - Notorious Thugs (Episode 15 - Teffanie Hale) Om Unit - Transformation The Internet - Girl (Episode 6 - Misty Rebik) Om Unit - Testimony Alicia Keys - We Gotta Pray (Episode 3 - Skipper Osborne) Amber Mark - Lose My Cool Change - Lets Go Together Fantasia - Lose to Win (Episode 12 - Nina Turner) Jex Opolis - Subsystem Bullion - Yawn Killer Mike - The Time Is Now Gil Scott-Heron - B Movie (Episode 1 - Bill Brewster) Toots & the Maytals - Revolution (Episode 16 - Tyler Evans)
04/21/21 • 49 min
Eli Goldstein is one half of the DJ and production duo @soulclap, which has built an international reputation for their dance music over the past 20 years. Throughout his music career, Eli has played key roles on music activism projects, including DJs for Climate Action and more recently “Rave the Vote”. On the show, Eli and I talk about how his experience as a DJ, producer and record label owner brought him to activism. For links to Eli's music and events as well as a playlist of his jams, visit https://petermarks.us/podcast/21
Courageous conversations with Eric Ward (Episode 24)
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06/16/21 • 68 min
Eric Ward (@BulldogShadow) is the Executive Director of the Western States Center, a social change organization that works to strengthen inclusive democracy. He’s also a former member of the band Sublime and has firsthand experience with racism and violence in the 1980’s LA punk scene. On the show, we talk about how songwriting is a form of “courageous conversation”, which Eric firmly believes is how we move forward as a society. We end by going through a playlist of Eric’s favorite “courageous conversation” songs that got him through the pandemic. For a playlist of Eric's music and links to his work, visit https://petermarks.us/podcast/24
11/09/21 • 51 min
Manoj Mathew (@dj_manoj_pdx) is a Portland-based electronic music promoter and DJ who has been throwing raves in Portland since 1991. Manoj and I have been in touch a lot lately as we’re planning a Rhythm Nation event together on November 20th at his venue Epicenter. As we’ve been talking through the event, it became clear that Manoj’s approach to putting on events is deeply personal to the point that it borders on spiritual, so I wanted to get the full story on his views on dance music communities as I think it relates so strongly to the community organizing we do at Rhythm Nation. It happens to include some great stories and tracks of early west coast raves that I think you’ll really enjoy.
Georgia on my mind with Drake Hunt (Episode 17)
Rhythm Nation
01/04/21 • 42 min
Drake Hunt is a college activist and a rising leader of the Sunrise Movement, the nation’s leading youth activism organization centered around climate justice. On the episode, we talk about the Drake's upbringing in Georgia, the upcoming Senate runoff and Sunrise Movement's youth organizing taking place in the state. We also go through a playlist of jams that inspired Drake's activism. For links to Drake's work and a playlist of his music, visit https://petermarks.us/podcast/17
08/10/22 • 46 min
This November, Oregon voters get to vote on the Right to Healthcare Amendment to the state constitution, which establishes a state obligation to ensure every Oregon resident has access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate, and affordable health care. Norman Sylvester is a long-time health care activist, a member of Health Care for All Oregon as well as a legendary boogie musician who was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2011. On the show, we talk about the experiences as a musician trying to afford and access healthcare. Later in the show, Daniel Molkte and I talk about the measure’s specifics with State Representative Rob Nosse, who was a champion of the measure in the legislature, and is currently chairing the House Health Care Committee.
Collective moments with Deena Barnwell (Episode 25)
Rhythm Nation
07/21/21 • 62 min
Deena Barnwell is a DJ and stalwart purveyor of great music in the ever-changing Portland music scene. She worked at local community radio station KBOO 90.7 as the station’s Urban Music Director from 1998-2018. On the show, we talk about what brought her to hip hop, what's she's learned as a woman working in the music industry and the collective moments through music that have the power to transform. At the end of the show, we go through a playlist of top-shelf hip hop jams that inspired her. Find Deena's work at: https://soundcloud.com/thesoundbox https://www.mixcloud.com/deenab1/ https://www.instagram.com/soundboxpdx/ Playlist and more info at https://www.rhythmnation.us/podcast/25
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FAQ
How many episodes does Rhythm Nation have?
Rhythm Nation currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does Rhythm Nation cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Rhythm Nation?
The episode title '50 years of music and activism with Skipper Osborne (Episode 3)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Rhythm Nation?
The average episode length on Rhythm Nation is 63 minutes.
How often are episodes of Rhythm Nation released?
Episodes of Rhythm Nation are typically released every 16 days, 14 hours.
When was the first episode of Rhythm Nation?
The first episode of Rhythm Nation was released on Jul 25, 2020.
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