Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/conversations-with-grandpa A podcast hosted by Alex J. Norman, a depression-era baby, about today's issues and concerns. © 2026 Alex J. Norman ebb30f82-be25-5689-a3fb-176b40581acd yes en Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:32:33 -0700 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:33:23 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/9sx_-te_BOybdBdt1nziZ4VCGNstFJ1AXylClTmHA5I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Yzcx/YjUwZDEyOTc5MGVi/M2IxN2Y2MjI3OTgz/MGY0NC5qcGc.jpg episodic Alex J. Norman A podcast hosted by Alex J. Norman, a depression-era baby, about today's issues and concerns. A podcast hosted by Alex J. Alex J. Norman No No 17 17 Today I Turned 95 and Here's My Wish for the World full 05e0a9af-f9a1-45d5-82b8-0685752bfb5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4270d523 During my youth fascism and white supremacy from outside the United States brought America together. Today, those same malicious forces are operating from inside the country and for the same purpose: destroying democracy.

]]> During my youth fascism and white supremacy from outside the United States brought America together. Today, those same malicious forces are operating from inside the country and for the same purpose: destroying democracy.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:32:09 -0700 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1972 During my youth fascism and white supremacy from outside the United States brought America together. Today, those same malicious forces are operating from inside the country and for the same purpose: destroying democracy.

]]> No 16 16 Why the Situation in the U. S.A. is about More Than Trump full 98b6078e-9aaa-4989-9553-60ff4c13523b https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bafa10b President Trump occupies the news so much that it is easy to associate the current situation in the USA, when historically it really has always been about White Supremacy and Fascism.

]]> President Trump occupies the news so much that it is easy to associate the current situation in the USA, when historically it really has always been about White Supremacy and Fascism.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:11:44 -0700 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1868 President Trump occupies the news so much that it is easy to associate the current situation in the USA, when historically it really has always been about White Supremacy and Fascism.

]]> No 15 15 Why Black Student Athletes Are Decommitting from Red State Universities full 887e37a5-355c-40ef-ab01-78699f89bd4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa264003 The NAACP has proposed that black student athletes use the portal and other transfer methods to leave red state public universities who are gerrymandering to prevent black people from voting. This is a response to the Supreme Court decision to gut the Voting Rights Act.

]]> The NAACP has proposed that black student athletes use the portal and other transfer methods to leave red state public universities who are gerrymandering to prevent black people from voting. This is a response to the Supreme Court decision to gut the Voting Rights Act.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 13:49:54 -0700 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1007 The NAACP has proposed that black student athletes use the portal and other transfer methods to leave red state public universities who are gerrymandering to prevent black people from voting. This is a response to the Supreme Court decision to gut the Voting Rights Act.

]]> No 14 14 On Being Black and Aware in the United States of America full a0369dc0-074a-47e4-b3a5-41f5640ecdbb https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4af7d69 Black people have constantly faced setbacks due to the persistent onslaught of Civil Rights by White Supremacists. Now the Supreme Court has a majority of Justices who have gutted the 1965 Voting Rights Act, deepening the anger and rage of Black people.

]]> Black people have constantly faced setbacks due to the persistent onslaught of Civil Rights by White Supremacists. Now the Supreme Court has a majority of Justices who have gutted the 1965 Voting Rights Act, deepening the anger and rage of Black people.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 16:15:47 -0700 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1232 Black people have constantly faced setbacks due to the persistent onslaught of Civil Rights by White Supremacists. Now the Supreme Court has a majority of Justices who have gutted the 1965 Voting Rights Act, deepening the anger and rage of Black people.

]]> No 13 13 Why Educating Prisoners Is Worthwhile: A Conversation with Doctor Taffany Lim full 10cbad54-edd5-473d-80e8-56a7c8157778 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26835df9 In this video I speak with Doctor Taffany Lim on how she help15 prisoners complete their education whilst incarcerated. Here we can see how inmates, who were previously a negative ripple, can become a positive resource to their communities.

]]> In this video I speak with Doctor Taffany Lim on how she help15 prisoners complete their education whilst incarcerated. Here we can see how inmates, who were previously a negative ripple, can become a positive resource to their communities.

]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 20:06:26 -0700 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1852 In this video I speak with Doctor Taffany Lim on how she help15 prisoners complete their education whilst incarcerated. Here we can see how inmates, who were previously a negative ripple, can become a positive resource to their communities.

]]> No 12 12 Forgiving Family and Friends Who are Trump Supporters full e32ac333-9cdd-4cd6-8d28-4b7b452e2251 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66e79e96 There are three ways of looking at forgiveness and they are all discussed in this video. There is the Christian framework, the philosopher framework, and the combination of the two.

]]> There are three ways of looking at forgiveness and they are all discussed in this video. There is the Christian framework, the philosopher framework, and the combination of the two.

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:43:05 -0700 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 786 There are three ways of looking at forgiveness and they are all discussed in this video. There is the Christian framework, the philosopher framework, and the combination of the two.

]]> philosophy, politics No 11 11 How To Deal with Family and Friends Who are Trump Supporters full 910f7f1e-9370-4cf1-b6b0-d0cac1718a67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5fc2976 The difficulty in maintaining relationships with close relatives and friends who support Trump despite all that he has done to ruin the country.

]]> The difficulty in maintaining relationships with close relatives and friends who support Trump despite all that he has done to ruin the country.

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:55:19 -0700 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1317 The difficulty in maintaining relationships with close relatives and friends who support Trump despite all that he has done to ruin the country.

]]> politics, family No 10 10 How the War in Iran has Expanded full e7f6f9fb-dd7d-4e32-9607-34908e5ab962 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c280f8b5 Trump and Netanyahu continue this unlawful war against Iran and their people while negatively affecting the world economy.

]]> Trump and Netanyahu continue this unlawful war against Iran and their people while negatively affecting the world economy.

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:37:28 -0700 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1425 Trump and Netanyahu continue this unlawful war against Iran and their people while negatively affecting the world economy.

]]> war, Iran, politics, economy No 9 9 Trump's War of Choice in Iran full 8550c3aa-2ba3-4a2d-9ced-e34c4a43d130 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37d082d5 How a mad President teams up with a mad Prime Minister to wage a war of choice as a distraction from their criminal pasts.

]]> How a mad President teams up with a mad Prime Minister to wage a war of choice as a distraction from their criminal pasts.

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:21:16 -0700 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1304 How a mad President teams up with a mad Prime Minister to wage a war of choice as a distraction from their criminal pasts.

]]> No 8 8 The Dirty Secret Behind the War in Iran full f6ec62a8-88ff-425a-b523-8d81b157f237 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bb8526e President Trump is using a war against Iran to distract from his reluctance to release the Epstein Files.

]]> President Trump is using a war against Iran to distract from his reluctance to release the Epstein Files.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:21:54 -0800 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1534 President Trump is using a war against Iran to distract from his reluctance to release the Epstein Files.

]]> No 7 7 How I've Made it to 94 Years Young full 5322a93e-8ebd-4f01-b858-08872c6808e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adb93e9b This is a story of how I've viewed health as a way of living. Here's how I've made it to 94 years in relative good health.

]]> This is a story of how I've viewed health as a way of living. Here's how I've made it to 94 years in relative good health.

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:04:44 -0800 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1829 This is a story of how I've viewed health as a way of living. Here's how I've made it to 94 years in relative good health.

]]> age, health, longevity, wellness No 6 6 Taking It To The Streets Minnesota's Courage full e72f78e3-f188-46ab-b02c-4602b1f2a83e https://share.transistor.fm/s/837f528c Despite the possibility of harm or death, Minnesotans are continuing to protest the storm trooper tactics of I.C.E. showing a profile in courage.

]]> Despite the possibility of harm or death, Minnesotans are continuing to protest the storm trooper tactics of I.C.E. showing a profile in courage.

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:40:30 -0800 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1491 Despite the possibility of harm or death, Minnesotans are continuing to protest the storm trooper tactics of I.C.E. showing a profile in courage.

]]> No 5 5 How Minnesota Is Setting An Example for the Country full 6bfbcd1f-52c1-4021-b931-27c0e4c9e004 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6da9f21 The persistence of people peacefully protesting ICE and Jackbooted Thugs is setting an example for "We the People" in the USA.

]]> The persistence of people peacefully protesting ICE and Jackbooted Thugs is setting an example for "We the People" in the USA.

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:18:55 -0800 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1260 The persistence of people peacefully protesting ICE and Jackbooted Thugs is setting an example for "We the People" in the USA.

]]> Minnesota, Politics, Immigration, Protests No 4 4 Finding My Long Lost Daughter: 70 Years Later full 6536f065-8e9f-45a2-ab86-5dc72cf50446 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e6288a3 This episode talks about how I found my long lost daughter at the age of 94 years-old. Through Ancestry.com, I connected with Valerie and was able to foster a relationship with her after 70 years of separation. Moreover, I touch on the importance of connection and how today's political leaders fail to display any semblance of unity.

]]> This episode talks about how I found my long lost daughter at the age of 94 years-old. Through Ancestry.com, I connected with Valerie and was able to foster a relationship with her after 70 years of separation. Moreover, I touch on the importance of connection and how today's political leaders fail to display any semblance of unity.

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:45:16 -0800 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 997 This episode talks about how I found my long lost daughter at the age of 94 years-old. Through Ancestry.com, I connected with Valerie and was able to foster a relationship with her after 70 years of separation. Moreover, I touch on the importance of connection and how today's political leaders fail to display any semblance of unity.

]]> No 3 3 Context for "WE THE PEOPLE" full 27da4570-e96c-4082-9e33-f052ac64632c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9a54a4a This episode covers the crucial information surrounding the We the People Action informing a more perfect union. Additionally, it details the personal responsibilities put upon all Americans to move closer to a united nation.

]]> This episode covers the crucial information surrounding the We the People Action informing a more perfect union. Additionally, it details the personal responsibilities put upon all Americans to move closer to a united nation.

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:43:45 -0800 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1222 This episode covers the crucial information surrounding the We the People Action informing a more perfect union. Additionally, it details the personal responsibilities put upon all Americans to move closer to a united nation.

]]> No 2 2 Standing By Is Not an Option: Deportations in America full fccfbd7d-8730-4cf3-9862-af12b1eb863b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d523e172 This podcast discusses the issue of the kidnapping and thuggish behavior of federal officials in deporting immigrants and in some cases, US citizens.

]]> This podcast discusses the issue of the kidnapping and thuggish behavior of federal officials in deporting immigrants and in some cases, US citizens.

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:42:09 -0800 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1515 This podcast discusses the issue of the kidnapping and thuggish behavior of federal officials in deporting immigrants and in some cases, US citizens.

]]> No 1 1 Introducing Grandpa: A 94 year-old Social Activist full ba57375d-6222-417d-a7f4-e3760d13c1a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab6e296c Here is an introduction to Alex J. Norman, the host of the "Conversations with Grandpa" Podcast. He is a 94 year-old social activist and former UCLA professor. In this video he says why, in this late stage of life, he has decided to start a podcast. 

]]> Here is an introduction to Alex J. Norman, the host of the "Conversations with Grandpa" Podcast. He is a 94 year-old social activist and former UCLA professor. In this video he says why, in this late stage of life, he has decided to start a podcast. 

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:15:46 -0800 Alex J. Norman Alex J. Norman 1597 Here is an introduction to Alex J. Norman, the host of the "Conversations with Grandpa" Podcast. He is a 94 year-old social activist and former UCLA professor. In this video he says why, in this late stage of life, he has decided to start a podcast. 

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