Between Us

Rootz Underground is all about uplifting people with their passion for reggae. And they couldn't have a better spokesman than bassist Colin Young. Don Merrill talked with Mr. Young about Rootz Underground, their love for their music and their concern for the Earth. Read more

"I wrote my first song at 12, I was published at 13. I made a record at 14. I had a hit at 15, and I was a has-been at 16", so says Janis Ian. But that 's not exactly true. She's been quite busy in the nearly four decades since her first Grammy in 1975 for "At Seventeen" as... Read more

The Steep Canyon Rangers is a five member traditional bluegrass band out of North Carolina that sings the stories of Applachia.  Charles Humphrey does bass and harmony vocals to the group.  Don Merrill had the chance to talk with him about the harmonies, investing in commun... Read more

Haitian V, aka Vladimir Barthelemow Thelonious Rasputin Slocumb Calixte The 3rd, is a Haitian comic and entertainer with Flatbush, NY roots.  He was recently in the Pacific Northwest to not only promote Haitian music but the support the Haitian community.  Don Merrill had t... Read more

Melanie Davis is the owner of the media company Brilliant Media.  Through it, she and her team of nearly 70 employees and staff nationwide operate Su Publico Ad Agency, El Hispanic News and Proud Queer Monthly.  Despite her youth, the road to magnate has been a long one, be... Read more

Drs. Helen Hunt and Harville Hendrix are marriage and family therapists who, in the late 80's, wrote the groundbreaking book, "Getting the Love You Want."  They both talk with Don Merrill about their newest book, the idea that who we fight with might be the best person for ... Read more

Arun Gandhi is the fifth grandson of Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi.  Since coming to the US in the 80s, Arun has been working to fulfil the legacy of his iconic grandfather.  And whether it's helping people overcome violence against each other or violence against the Earth, he ha... Read more

Curtis Salgado loves music and he loves Portland, Oregon. 　He's a bluesman, an R&B artist and a soul singer all rolled up into one. 　He was never in the gutter with a wine bottle in a paper bag. 　But he's been through it nonetheless, you know? 　And when he needed them, ... Read more

Hasan Salaam is a poet, musician and political activist.  Thanks to a strong mom and grandmother, this emcee has a lot more on his mind than beats.  Don Merrill talked with Hasan Salaam as he was touring through the Pacific Northwest, and in advance of a series of presentat... Read more

Charles Murray is no stranger to a unique point of view even among conservatives.  And his latest offering, "Coming Apart; The State of White America, 1960-2010" is no exception.  Don Merrill talked with Mr. Murray about his views on intelligence, limosine liberals and what... Read more