Author: Carol Olson

Carol is an artist, art therapist, activist and radio host who has worked in both the public and private sectors for 20 years focused on designing and implementing programs for under-represented populations.
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Women & Politics: The Governor’s Race – Part II

Carol Olson

We end this tumultuous year with Part II of our show discussing the Governor race in Virginia. Our host Sheri Shannon continues her talk with Ebony B. Guy and Dr. Rachel Anne Levy discussing the expanding governor’s race in Virginia and what it means for two Black Women who have been leading in representing Virginians. Two experienced politicians: Senator Jennifer McClellan and former Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy are considered to be the frontrunners. Princess Blanding has joined the race under a new party. The question arises: are the male candidates are even contenders?   Find our guests on twitter at: @hey_ebie … Continue reading Women & Politics: The Governor’s Race – Part II

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Music to Vote By: Music of protests and freedom

Carol Olson

For Monday’s Breakfast Blend, I play a variety of protests and calls to freedom as we are on the eve of our 2020 Presidential election. Special guest: Senator Jennifer McClellan joins me to encourage folks to get out the vote and save our democracy. @CatastropheCatz joins me You can follow me on twitter @RadiogirlRVA Continue reading Music to Vote By: Music of protests and freedom

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Edge of Americana

Carol Olson

Tonight I guest hosted for Edge of Americana – or rather produced a remote show as Josh picked the playlist. It’s off my usual genre.. check out the playlist below and listen here Playlist: Tyler Childers, “Long Violent History”from Long Violent HistoryHickman Holler Records/RCA Records – 2020 Stringbean, “Sinner Man, Where You Gonna Hide”from More of That Rare Old Time Banjo Pickin’ and Singin’Starday Records – 2008 Rev. M.L. Gipson, “John Done Saw That Holy Number”from Rev. Johnny Blackeyunknown The Louvin Brothers, “The Great Atomic Power”from Weapon of PrayerCapitol Nashville – 1962 Corey Harris, “God Don’t Ever Change”from Fish Ain’t Bitin’Alligator Records – 1997 The Lynn Morris Band, “Don’t Tell Me Stories”from The Lynn Morris BandNew Rounder – 1990 Patty Loveless, “I Know … Continue reading Edge of Americana