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The Soft Machine

Mary Jane Elton
Almeida Fire
Ruby
Rogue Valley
Ghosting
Oregon
Spirit Communication
Wildfires
Margo
Mother-Son Relationship
Therapy
Phoenix, Oregon
Ashland
ICE
Margot
DHS
Police Brutality
Autumn
Grieving
Covid-19
Community Resilience

A podcast consisting of audio narration of the non-fiction and fiction works of Mary Jane Elton maryjaneelton.substack.com

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An audiolog of the Portland Anti-ICE Protests. Thanks to SandWormDigest for collaborating and getting that BP agent to talk.

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Audio narration of Northern Exposure Chapter 5. A novel about a solarpunk utopia, anarchist medicine, smallpox, and the hope for what humanity can become.

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Audio narration of Northern Exposure Chapter 4. Text posted 12/01/25. A novel about a solarpunk utopia, anarchist medicine, smallpox, and the hope for what humanity can become.

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Audio narration of Northern Exposure Chapter 3. Text posted 11/24/25. A novel about a solarpunk utopia, anarchist medicine, smallpox, and the hope for what humanity can become.

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Audio narration of Dispatch from the Front 7: Deflating a Movement. Text published on 11/23/25. A series of gonzo journalism on the anti-ICE protests in Portland, Oregon.

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Audio narration of Northern Exposure Chapter 2. Text posted 11/17/25. A novel about a solarpunk utopia, anarchist medicine, smallpox, and the hope for what humanity can become.

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Audio narration of Dispatch from the Front 6: The Art o Sleeping on Concrete. Text published on 11/14/25. A series of gonzo journalism on the anti-ICE protests in Portland, Oregon.

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Audio narration of Northern Exposure Chapter 1. Text posted 11/10/25. A novel about a solarpunk utopia, anarchist medicine, smallpox, and the hope for what humanity can become.

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Maud Deep
Colleague and journalist reporting on protests
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Mary Jane Elton
Host and narrator, also a gonzo journalist who engages deeply with the subjects she covers, often reflecting personal experiences in her storytelling. She brings an emotional depth to her narratives, blending fiction and non-fiction effectively.

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The audio narration features a blend of non-fiction and fiction, with a strong emphasis on storytelling that connects deeply with themes of social justice, community, and personal experience. Episodes often reflect on significant societal issues such as immigration, environmental crises, and the nuances of human relationships in difficult contexts. The narratives not only provide a poignant exploration of contemporary events, particularly around protests and community engagements, but also delve into the emotional landscapes of characters navigating hardship and resilience. With a distinct approach that ties personal accounts to broader societal themes, this audio narration aims to engage listeners on both intellectual and emotional levels,... more

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