Episodes

  • She said you're strange, but don't change
    Nov 14 2025

    Neil Young turns 80 — a chart reading. The 11/11 Trump reckoning comes true. Marshall McLuhan and Tom Wolfe. Tantra Studio: What is a "wiresexual"?

    Full program, notes, photos, charts and discussion are here

    Airing Friday nights by 10 pm ET…

    Planet Waves FM originated in 1996 as a late-night public affairs program on Radio Woodstock, WDST-FM. It was originally called “Radio Navigator.” Hosted by Eric Francis Coppolino, new programs update to this website Fridays nights at 10 pm Eastern time. We are listener supported and an affiliate of Pacifica Network, the oldest public radio network in the world.

    The program is published by the nonprofit Chiron Return.

    Inspired by Father Bill Ayres and Harry Chapin’s Sunday late-night talk program on WPLJ-NY (in the late 1970s), Planet Waves FM is freeform talk and music format designed for the overnight audience.

    Eric also draws inspiration from the Jean Shephard Show that ran for 22 years on WOR-NY.

    While Planet Waves FM began with an astrological premise, we have gradually moved away from that and now offer a blend of news analysis, social analysis and spiritual themes.

    Even deeper is the program’s investigative reporting ethos, focused on analysis of science in many forms. Our guests have included top astronomers, medical doctors, research scientists and investigative reporters.

    We are a project of Chiron Return, which provides journalism mentorships and preserves the tradition of classical investigatve reporting. Chiron also puublished ...

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    3 hrs and 29 mins
  • It's been 25 years since the troubles began.
    Nov 12 2025

    The stolen election of Nov. 7, 2000 was predicted by Jim Shawvan. Tribute to Donna Jean Godchaux of the Grateful Dead. A fond farewell to Dick Cheney. N.Y. Times walks back its support of #metoo.

    Full episode notes here:

    https://planetwavesfm.substack.com/p/its-been-25-years-since-the-troubles

    Airing Friday nights by 10 pm ET…

    Planet Waves FM originated in 1996 as a late-night public affairs program on Radio Woodstock, WDST-FM. It was originally called “Radio Navigator.” Hosted by Eric Francis Coppolino, new programs update to this website Fridays nights at 10 pm Eastern time. We are listener supported and an affiliate of Pacifica Network, the oldest public radio network in the world.

    The program is published by the nonprofit Chiron Return.

    Inspired by Father Bill Ayres and Harry Chapin’s Sunday late-night talk program on WPLJ-NY (in the late 1970s), Planet Waves FM is freeform talk and music format designed for the overnight audience.

    Eric also draws inspiration from the Jean Shephard Show that ran for 22 years on WOR-NY.

    While Planet Waves FM began with an astrological premise, we have gradually moved away from that and now offer a blend of news analysis, social analysis and spiritual themes.

    Even deeper is the program’s investigative reporting ethos, focused on analysis of science in many forms. Our guests have included top astronomers, medical doctors, research scientists and investigative reporters.

    We are a project of Chiron Return, which provides journalism mentorships and preserves the tradition of classical investigatve reporting. Chiron also puublished ...

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    3 hrs and 27 mins
  • Pisces Eclipse. Spiritual Emergency.
    Sep 5 2025

    Pisces Eclipse. Spiritual Emergency. - by Eric F Coppolino

    Airing Friday nights by 10 pm ET…

    Planet Waves FM originated in 1996 as a late-night public affairs program on Radio Woodstock, WDST-FM. It was originally called “Radio Navigator.” Hosted by Eric Francis Coppolino, new programs update to this website Fridays nights at 10 pm Eastern time. We are listener supported and an affiliate of Pacifica Network, the oldest public radio network in the world.

    The program is published by the nonprofit Chiron Return.

    Inspired by Father Bill Ayres and Harry Chapin’s Sunday late-night talk program on WPLJ-NY (in the late 1970s), Planet Waves FM is freeform talk and music format designed for the overnight audience.

    Eric also draws inspiration from the Jean Shephard Show that ran for 22 years on WOR-NY.

    While Planet Waves FM began with an astrological premise, we have gradually moved away from that and now offer a blend of news analysis, social analysis and spiritual themes.

    Even deeper is the program’s investigative reporting ethos, focused on analysis of science in many forms. Our guests have included top astronomers, medical doctors, research scientists and investigative reporters.

    We are a project of Chiron Return, which provides journalism mentorships and preserves the tradition of classical investigatve reporting. Chiron also puublished ...

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    3 hrs and 1 min
  • 70th Birthday of A.I. + Burning Man as Analog + My Thoughtful Response to Politically Hobbled Gender Talk
    Aug 31 2025

    (100) 70th Birthday of A.I. + Burning Man as Analog + My Thoughtful Response to Politically Hobbled Gender Talk

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    3 hrs and 18 mins
  • Of Sun Spots and Smoking Guns
    Jul 27 2025

    The importance of context in all facets of life: meaning is context. The story of the Westinghouse evidence destruction program. A fresh survey of news from Artificial God. Lots o Garcia...


    Of Sun Spots and Smoking Guns - by Eric F Coppolino

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    3 hrs and 26 mins
  • Operation Bullshit
    Jun 25 2025

    What would we be doing and thinking about if not for this? Update on the latest A.I. madness courtesy of Shawn Boyle. Listenership has been off the charts this week. Thanks for supporting the program.

    Operation Bullshit - by Eric F Coppolino


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    47 mins
  • Father's Day Tribute. The A.I. War. How to Remain Human.
    Jun 16 2025

    Marshall McLuhan proposed that every major stage of technology development has arrived with a major war. If that is true, we are now deep into the world war of "artificial intelligence."


    Father's Day Tribute. The A.I. War. How to Remain Human.






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    2 hrs and 46 mins
  • Into the Dreamtime: Altjira Full Moon
    Jun 12 2025

    Lunar peak across Gemini-Sagittarius. Protesters, military and politicians clash in L.A. Belief is deception. A visit with A Course in Miracles. AI news roundup.

    Into the Dreamtime: Altjira Full Moon

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    2 hrs and 51 mins