Third Eye Weekly
Welcome to Third Eye Weekly — a podcast hosted by BTR’s Matthew DeMello and Jennifer Smith for underreported news, the spoken word, and radical conversation to keep you informed.
On today’s show, we’re on the phone with Aaron Romano, attorney for the transgender teen in Connecticut, named “Jane Doe,” who has been juggled between abusive foster parents and both male and female prisons. We talk about what’s next for Jane and the responsibility that states owe to the trans community to provide proper social services for the young and disenfranchised.
But first, Brian Fencil talks about the new meaning of “Kodak moment,” given the company’s fall from grace during the digital photography revolution, and how they should have seen it coming.
This week’s spoken word segments feature the talents of Britteney Conner and William Evans.
As always, don’t forget to check out our Tumblr and Twitter accounts, for the latest in independent media and underreported news.
The Week in Independent Media:
“Syria conflict: Western countries sending millions of pounds in aid to Isis-controlled regions” (July 16, The Independent)
“Fla. judge sets hearing on redrawing congressional maps before November elections” (July 17, Miami Herald)
“In Desegregation Case, Judge Blasts School Officials and Justice Department” (July 15, ProPublica)
“NBC News Pulls Veteran Reporter from Gaza After Witnessing Israeli Attack on Children” (July 17, The Intercept)
“NBC News statement: Ayman Mohyeldin back to Gaza” (July 18, NBC)
The Week in Underreported News in the Mainstream Media:
“A Navy Nurse Is Refusing to Force-Feed a Guantanamo Inmate” (July 16, Businessweek)
“Citigroup Settles Mortgage Inquiry for $7 Billion” (July 14, New York Times)
“Major union cuts ties with United Negro College Fund over Koch connection” (July 10, Washington Post)
“Lesbian Sues Kansas City Diocese Over Firing” (Jul 17, ABC News/AP)
“NBC News Pulls Veteran Reporter from Gaza After Witnessing Israeli Attack on Children” (July 17, The Intercept)
“NBC News statement: Ayman Mohyeldin back to Gaza” (July 18, NBC)
Without further ado …
The Playlist!
The Music!
White Lung
(Official Deep Fantasy cover art)
September 2 – Great Scott – Allston, MA
September 4 – DC9 Nightclub – Washington, DC
September 7 – The Atlantic Nightspot – Gainesville, FL
Devon Williams
(Official Gilding the Lily cover art)
Bob Mould
(Official Beauty & Ruin cover art)
September 5 – Theater of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
September 10 – The Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY
September 13 – Music Hall of Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY
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