Confusion and problems at GPW Radio
My interview with Richard Carroll, Green candidate in the 39th House District in Arkansas, was just that; confused and filled with problems.
I re-booted my computer before the show, as I always do, and called in. Once the show began I talked for a couple of minutes when I saw that Richard was on the line. I wrapped and hit the button to un-mute Richard…and nothing happened. The little hourglass started to twirl where my cursor should be and nothing. Not a word could I hear. I tried to have Richard call me back. Nothing. So I signed off, re-booted my computer again, shut down the other two computers in the room thinking that they might somehow be involved, and called Richard on my cell phone.
He was willing to give it another try so I started the software at the site again and Richard called in again, but this time it worked. At almost 50 minutes into the show we finally were on the air together. We continued the interview for a good thirty minutes, and all of it is at the GPW Radio site.
Hopefully today or tonight I will be able to edit the show to get rid of all the stumbling around and screwing up and have something listenable. Until I get that done, here is the main thing I want to convey:
Richard is what I would call a close fit for the Green Party. At one time Richard spent time hunting. Today he enjoys fishing and doesn’t really hunt much any more. He lives in a fairly urban setting and comes across as comfortable with the changes that have characterized his area for some time. He speaks glowingly of both the parks in the district and the potential growth of small, locally owned businesses set up to serve larger employers in the area. It is clear that he is connected to his community and has a real sense of belonging.
I will go through the audio and see if I can clean it up. If not I will at least take his answers to questions and post them here.
In the meantime, Richard needs and wants help from Greens across the nation. He needs folks who can help him get a solid website up-and-running and of course he needs money for his campaign. It seems to me that his race is one where we Greens can have a big impact.
You can write Richard at:
RichardFor39 AT Earthlink.net
Donations can be sent to:
Carroll For 39
P.O. Box 5465
North Little Rock, AR 72119-5465
