Musician, Writer, Activist - John Malkin

My conversation with John Malkin, author of the book, "Punk Revolution! - An Oral History of Punk Rock, Politics and Activism." John describes his Jewish roots and early interest in punk music, his 25 year Santa Cruz radio program, "Transformation Highway," and his upcoming book relating punk music to spirituality. We discuss a wide range of topics including John's focus on non-violent resistance to authoritarian and militarist government, the war in Gaza as it relates to the Jewish people, and how to navigate having multi-faceted interests in a world out of balance.

Here are some links to John's work and also some links to punk music that he recommends.

Review of Punk Revolution!

John's book of great musicians talking about peace and justice -Sounds of Freedom https://books.google.com/books/about/Sounds_of_Freedom.html?id=0QEXoy5ufDwC

"The Art of the Individual" - Interview with John Lyddon of the Sex Pistols

"Music Without Restraint" - Interview with Henry Rollins of Black Flag

Music, Prayer and Action: Klee Benally leads mutual aid projects to help Navajo Nation during pandemic

Film produced by John Malkin - "Peacemakers at The Nevada Test Site" was produced in 1990 during nonviolent direct actions to stop U.S. government nuclear weapons testing in Nevada, USA.

A few of John's Punk Rock Music suggestions:

The Clash:
"Lose This Skin" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw6e1AB60fw

Empathy:
"Shelter" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUXfBRCWiYchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUXfBRCWiYc

Gang of Four:
"What We All Want" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmW6iLKmB3c