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This episode discusses the idea of more new music coming into existence, and whether or not it is 'necessary'.  

Dr. Dina McMillan is an American social psychologist and domestic violence specialist. She received her BA from Hunter College in New York and both a masters and doctorate in social psychology from Stanford University in California. In 2007, after moving to Australia, Dr McMillan developed a ground-breaking program called Unmasking the Abuser. Dr. McMillan wrote a book on this topic called, But He Says He Loves Me, published by Allen & Unwin, that’s currently sold in 14 countries. It’s become available in audible form. In 2020 Dr. Dina began a podcast series called Unmasking the Abuser, https://www.buzzsprout.com/985186 and developed a new education program, Healing the Rift, to reduce racial, ethnic and gender bias. It offers useful information without blame and shame. She currently lives in Australia. https://www.drdinamcmillan.com/

This episode features a conversation with music historian, author, musician, and musicologist Ted Gioia, with some concepts related to his book which I highly recommend: "Music: A Subversive History".

This Episode talks about inner determination, or resolve, to propel toward action.

This episode talks about the new year, new beginnings, and our ways of thinking about it and moving forward. 

This Episode discusses endings, closure, and reflecting on demarcation points, as well as contemplative hindsight and how it may affect decision making, actions, changes, or stasis. 

This episode discusses aspects of Christmas. 

This Episode talks about the sense of purpose.

This Episode talks about Solidarity as a common ideal, recognizing tactics that divide, and standing together to achieve truthful consensus and societal cohesion. 

This episode features the iconic John McLaughlin discussing his history with Miles Davis, The Tony Williams Lifetime, The Mahavishnu Orchestra  and more, as well as his upcoming album "Liberation Time", due for release July 16, 2021. 

This Episode commemorates the late, great Chick Corea.  

Community in Society. Solidarity. 

This Episode talks about Language, its use and influence, the lingual aspect of music, and media manipulation. 

This episode talks about exactly that; brandification and relevance.  

This episode asks that question, what it means and what it can involve. 

This Episode talks about time, and rhythm. 

This Episode discusses a perspective on social media and social relations. 

This Episode talks about the value and skill of listening, and one's mode of expression.

This Episode talks about selling music, or not, offering insights and sales figures. Still a hot potato.