To Do Today! Wednesday April 12th 2023

Wednesday Night on Activate Radio

Did you know that all the shows on Activate Radio Wednesday night are Hosted and Produced by Women? Activate Radio is committed to diversity and the voices of the marginalized. If you’re looking for a unique and diverse radio experience, check out Activate Radio! You can listen wherever you are, online at activatemedia.org.

• 6PM ET: Democracy Now! is an independent, global news hour that broadcasts daily on Pacifica Radio, WBAI in New York City, and over 1,400 other radio stations and websites in the United States and around the world. The show is hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan González, and it features a mix of news, interviews, and analysis.
• 7PM ET: 51% is a weekly radio show that focuses on women’s issues. The show is hosted by Jesse King, and it features interviews with women activists, politicians, and artists. This Week: We recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We stop by the premiere of a new film in Albany, New York based on the life of Laurina Ecobelli, who overcame her abuser and won a landmark child abuse case in the 1920s. We also speak with JoLynn Backes of the Albany County Crime Victim & Sexual Violence Center, and sit down with YAI trainer Consuelo Senior to learn about the importance of sex education for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you or someone you love has been impacted by sexual violence, help is available. RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-HOPE.
• 8PM ET Nuclear Hotseat is a weekly radio show that examines the nuclear threat. The show is hosted by Libbe HaLevy, and it features interviews with experts on nuclear weapons, nuclear power, and nuclear disarmament. This Week: NUCLEAR TRUTH! World Nuclear Industry Status Report – Mycle Schneider, M.V. Ramana, Michael Sailer (Pt. 1). Libbe HaLevy is joined by Linda Pentz Gunter to interview three of the lead researchers/writers/creators of the World Nuclear Industry Status Report:
  • Mycle Schneider works as independent international analyst and consultant on energy and nuclear policy, based in Paris. He is the initiator and Convening Lead Author of the World Nuclear Industry Status Reports.
  • M. V. Ramana is Professor and Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA), University of British Columbia.
  • Michael Sailer is an independent consultant on nuclear energy. He has more than 40 years of experience in the field, most notably regarding the safety of nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities, and the storage and final disposal of nuclear and other radioactive wastes.
• 9PM ET The Edge Show The Edge Show is a weekly variety show that is both entertaining and educational. Interviews are provided with various guests on the subjects of current events, health and wellness, art and music, empowerment, & plant medicine. 

Events happening in Boston today, April 12, 2023

Whether you are interested in politics, history, music, or art, there is something for everyone. So get out there and explore all that Boston has to offer!

• 8:30 AM: Justice For Jenelle Ambroise! Court Support! Protesting Is NOT Illegal! at Quincy District Court. Jenelle Ambroise was arrested for protesting the death of George Floyd. She is facing multiple charges, including disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Supporters are gathering at the Quincy District Court to show their support for Jenelle and to demand that the charges against her be dropped.
• 6 PM: “Ukraine on Fire” Free Film Screening at Community Church of Boston. This film tells the story of the Ukrainian revolution that led to the overthrow of Viktor Yanukovych in 2014. The film argues that the revolution was not spontaneous, but was instead orchestrated by the United States and its allies.
• 7 PM: May Day 2023 Planning Meeting by Boston May Day Coalition. The Boston May Day Coalition is a group of organizations that are working to organize a May Day march and rally in Boston. The planning meeting will be held Online using Zoom.
• 7:30 PM: Thelonious Monk “Rewind & Play” (Boston Premiere) PLUS “The Key Man” Dave McKenna at Regent Theatre Arlington. DOUBLE FEATURE SPECIAL EVENT! Two Legends of Jazz Piano on Film: Dave McKenna | “THE KEY MAN” with Thelonious Monk | “REWIND & PLAY” (Boston Premiere Screening!)
• 8 PM: Decolonizing Economics with David Cobb & Nicola Walters at Shelter & Solidarity: A Deep Dive with Artists and Activists. This event features a discussion about decolonizing economics with David Cobb and Nicola Walters. 
• 8 PM: Fully Celebrated Orchestra w/ Tyler and The Names + Dubow/Renwick/Stark/Montague at Midway Cafe. This concert features a variety of local musical acts, including Fully Celebrated Orchestra, Tyler and The Names, and Dubow/Renwick/Stark/Montague.