Monthly Archives: December 2015

7 Generations Radio: Sean O’Leary, Alternative Property Based Tax Proposal for WV–December 5, 2015

Host:  Joe Gray

Guest:  Sean O’Leary, Economist and Playright, Author of State of the State (WV)

Discussion:  Sean presents his proposal to raise the bulk of WV tax through property taxation as opposed to income and or sales taxes. A greater portion of the tax burden would be shifted to out-of-state residents who hold large tracts of WV property.  Sean argues that this could result in more money in the hands of WV consumers and this would be a boost to the economy.

Broadcast on WSHC radio from the campus of Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV.

7 Generations Radio: Jan Hummer, Alternatives to Violence post Bernardino shootings–December 5, 2015

Host:  Joe Gray

Guest:  Jan Hummer of Open Minds

Discussion:  Jan discusses alternative ways of dealing with the stress and violence of shootings such as Bernardino County.  Compassion, peace and human relationships are important alternatives to violence.

Broadcast on WSHC radio from the campus of Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV

7 Generations Radio: Wendy Weaver Baracka, Mental Health Services for Adolescents–December 19, 2015

Host:  Joe Gray with Lacey Walker

Guest:  Wendy Weaver Baracka, provides Social Services for Adolescents in Morgan County, WV

Discussion:  Wendy discusses the approach they take to provide mental health screening and obtaining counseling services for Morgan County teens.  She discusses the type of situations encountered such as drug and alcohol abuse, as well as the underlying causes for teen mental health issues.

 

 

7 Generations Radio: Lacey Walker, Fox Haven Learning Center Dec 19, 2015

Host:  Joe Gray

Guest:  Lacey Walker, Education Coordinator and Farmer, Fox Haven Learning Center

Discussion:  Lacey describes the goals and activities at Fox Haven, stressing nature and community based activities, peer to peer learning, farming literacy for children, foraging, mushrooms and the usefulness of wild plants.

Broadcast on WSHC radio from the campus of Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV.