Rhythms of Progress

Disco — Jeff Illes on How Shaking It (in Platform Shoes) Shook the System.

Disco didn’t just light up dance floors — it became a symbol of civil disobedience. It gave marginalized communities the rhythm to resist and the freedom to shine. In this episode, Jeff Illes — advocate, scholar, and beloved voice in the LGBTQIA+ community- joins us to unpack how disco powered a movement for visibility, equality, and joy. Reminding us that music doesn’t just move bodies — it moves history. Because when the world says “stay still,” disco says: NO WAY!!!— grab your glitter and SHAKE IT UP!! ✨ LET’S BE FRIENDS * Podcast Website [https://rss.com/podcasts/rhythms-of-progress/] * Follow us on INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/rhythmsofprogress/] MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES * The Trevor Project [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/] * Trans Equality [https://transequality.org/] * Entertainment Community Fund⁠ [https://portal.entertainmentcommunity.org/welcome/?redirect_to=https://portal.entertainmentcommunity.org/services/work-opportunities/] – Supporting artists & performers. * Musicares.org [http://Musicares.org]⁠ [https://musicares.org/] – Helping musicians stay healthy & thriving. * 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [https://988lifeline.org/] – You are not alone. * Mental Health Resources by county [https://www.headspace.com/mental-health-resources] – Thanks, Headspace. * 13 Mental Health Resources That Are Absolutely Free [https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/free-online-resources-for-mental-illness#:~:text=The%20Anxiety%20and%20Depression%20Association%20of%20America,similar%20experiences.%20Prefer%20to%20meet%20in%20person?]– Thanks, Oprah!

SFARTS: Strategic Fear Amplified by Religious Talk & Scapegoating.

What happens when politicians weaponise fear, transgender lives and people of color instead of fixing potholes? 🔧🛣️💥 It’s called SFARTS™: A satirical PSA exposing how culture wars distract us from actual progress. Warning: May cause spontaneous smiles, 🤔 critical thinking, and an overdose of fabulousness! 🎧Stay tuned for the next episode. * Rhythms Of Progress [https://www.instagram.com/rhythmsofprogress/] – 🎶 Music, activism, and change! RESOURCES 1. The Trevor Project [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/] 2. Trans Equality [https://transequality.org/] 3. Entertainment Community Fund⁠ [https://portal.entertainmentcommunity.org/welcome/?redirect_to=https://portal.entertainmentcommunity.org/services/work-opportunities/] – Supporting artists & performers. 4. Musicares.org [http://Musicares.org]⁠ [https://musicares.org/] – Helping musicians stay healthy & thriving. 5. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [https://988lifeline.org/] – You are not alone. 6. Mental Health Resources by county [https://www.headspace.com/mental-health-resources] – Thanks, Headspace. 13 Mental Health Resources That Are Absolutely Free [https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/free-online-resources-for-mental-illness#:~:text=The%20Anxiety%20and%20Depression%20Association%20of%20America,similar%20experiences.%20Prefer%20to%20meet%20in%20person?] – Thanks, Oprah!

The uCue: Autism, Music and How Elise Ruggiero Turns Juice Box Bangers Into Journal Citations.

Nursery rhymes aren’t just for nap time. Check out how Elise Ruggiero uses a cool tool called the uCue and turns classics like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and “The Wheels on the Bus” into data that’s transforming our understanding of autism. That’s right—she’s turning playground bangers into scientific breakthroughs. So grab your juice box and press play. Science you can dance to? Yes, please! - Photo by Eileen Ruggiero LET’S BE FRIENDS * Podcast Website [https://rss.com/podcasts/rhythms-of-progress/] * Follow us on INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/rhythmsofprogress/] ELISE: SHE’S GOT SKILLS * Work with Elise! [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliseruggiero] * Read the uCue Article [https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3713043.3727053] * Soundscapes of the Mind [https://udspace.udel.edu/items/c2d0b27e-c15c-4b70-bf64-2087df3feb98] * The uCue [https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2023/march/listening-device-music-young-children-autism/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMe6nxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHiTi29pZXMHPeU7B40TTXZCl74Wanvg-PTrvhH3pC5hu6z9miKcFDc1fRZZo_aem_ksbrECnkXyC-mAhgqAYtIA] MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES * Entertainment Community Fund⁠ [https://portal.entertainmentcommunity.org/welcome/?redirect_to=https://portal.entertainmentcommunity.org/services/work-opportunities/] – Supporting artists & performers. * Musicares.org [http://Musicares.org]⁠ [https://musicares.org/] – Helping musicians stay healthy & thriving. * 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [https://988lifeline.org/] – You are not alone. * Mental Health Resources by county [https://www.headspace.com/mental-health-resources] – Thanks, Headspace. * 13 Mental Health Resources That Are Absolutely Free [https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/free-online-resources-for-mental-illness#:~:text=The%20Anxiety%20and%20Depression%20Association%20of%20America,similar%20experiences.%20Prefer%20to%20meet%20in%20person?]– Thanks, Oprah!

Thank TRANSA: Elia Einhorn & Friends Fight Fascism One Track at a Time.

Join Elia Einhorn as he cranks up the volume on resistance and teams with over 100+ cultural icons to outplay fascism, outshine hate, and inspires all of us to keep trans and fundamental rights in the headlines. (FYI. This episode was recorded post 2024 U.S. election vibes.… and yep, it’s still giving “how is this real life?") Need some names? You got it! * Andre 3000 [https://redhot.org/project/transa/#] * Jeff Tweedy [https://redhot.org/project/transa/#] * Sam Smith [https://redhot.org/project/transa/#] * Beverly Glenn-Copeland [https://redhot.org/project/transa/#] * Sade [https://redhot.org/project/transa/#] * Fleet Foxes [https://redhot.org/project/transa/#] Listen to the album TRANSA [https://redhot.org/project/transa/#]. FOLLOW US * Rhythms Of Progress [https://www.instagram.com/rhythmsofprogress/] – 🎶 Music, activism, and change! * Work with Elia Einhorn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elia-einhorn-2bb13725b]– He’s got skills! RESOURCES 1. The Trevor Project [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/] 2. Trans Equality [https://transequality.org/] 3. Entertainment Community Fund⁠ [https://portal.entertainmentcommunity.org/welcome/?redirect_to=https://portal.entertainmentcommunity.org/services/work-opportunities/] – Supporting artists & performers. 4. Musicares.org [http://Musicares.org]⁠ [https://musicares.org/] – Helping musicians stay healthy & thriving. 5. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [https://988lifeline.org/] – You are not alone. 6. Mental Health Resources by county [https://www.headspace.com/mental-health-resources] – Thanks, Headspace. 7. 13 Mental Health Resources That Are Absolutely Free [https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/free-online-resources-for-mental-illness#:~:text=The%20Anxiety%20and%20Depression%20Association%20of%20America,similar%20experiences.%20Prefer%20to%20meet%20in%20person?]– Thanks, Oprah!

Gratitude & Global Grooves

🌍 Gratitude and grooves from around the world A Global Thank You Playlist To Dance To 🌻 [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jQSJv5ka0EHUW0QoYEOin?si=7sT6olF1T1u3Q9R9TD9rPA] 🇮🇳 India to 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan to 🇵🇭 the Philippines, 🇲🇽 Mexico to 🇺🇸 the U.S. 💃🕺🧑‍🦽🧑‍🦯🧑‍🦼 Dance in whatever way is accessible to you. 🎶 Music reminds us we belong. — Lizzard & Stoney 🐾 Rhythms of Progress INSTAGRAM * Rhythms Of Progress [https://www.instagram.com/rhythmsofprogress/] RESOURCES * Entertainment Community Fund⁠ [https://portal.entertainmentcommunity.org/welcome/?redirect_to=https://portal.entertainmentcommunity.org/services/work-opportunities/] – Supporting artists & performers. * Musicares.org [http://Musicares.org]⁠ [https://musicares.org/] – Helping musicians stay healthy & thriving. * 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [https://988lifeline.org/] – You are not alone. * Mental health resources by county [https://www.headspace.com/mental-health-resources] – Thanks, Headspace. * 13 Mental Health Resources That Are Absolutely Free [https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/free-online-resources-for-mental-illness#:~:text=The%20Anxiety%20and%20Depression%20Association%20of%20America,similar%20experiences.%20Prefer%20to%20meet%20in%20person?]– Thanks, Oprah!