SOUNDS with Tom Needham welcomes Academy Award-nominated directors Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz to discuss their powerful short film, A Lien. The film, shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards, is a gripping call to action for comprehensive immigration reform in the U.S.

Today on SOUNDS with Tom Needham, we’re diving into the haunting and deeply philosophical new documentary, TRINITY, a film by Martina Car and Anthony Audi.

On this episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, author and manufacturing expert John Gardiner makes the case for tariffs as a powerful tool to boost American industry and generate government revenue.

He challenges the conventional wisdom on free trade, arguing that tariffs—when used effectively—can encourage investment in American businesses, create high-quality jobs, and provide funding for essential national projects.

Join Tom Needham for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of tariffs in rebuilding America’s industrial power and ensuring long-term economic stability.

In this episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, we dive into the eye-opening world of Complicated, a powerful new documentary directed by award-winning filmmaker Andrew Abrahams.

Premiering at Slamdance in the Unstoppable Section, Complicated exposes the hidden epidemic of children suffering from complex and invisible illnesses, only to be further victimized by a healthcare system that fails them—and, in some cases, accuses their parents of medical child abuse.

Filmed over seven years, Complicated follows families struggling with rare and misunderstood diseases like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder that remains largely overlooked by mainstream medicine.

The documentary reveals the heartbreaking reality of children forced to endure chronic pain without proper medical support, parents wrongly accused of harming their kids, and a flawed system that too often denies care instead of providing it.

With deeply personal stories and shocking revelations—including a connection between EDS and cultural icons like Elvis Presley—Complicated sheds light on the devastating consequences of medical gaslighting and systemic neglect.

Andrew Abrahams, the president of Open Eye Pictures, is known for his investigative and visually compelling documentaries, including Under Our Skin, an Academy Award-shortlisted exposé on Lyme disease, and American Justice on Trial, a critically acclaimed film about the landmark trial of Black Panther leader Huey Newton. With Complicated, he brings his signature storytelling approach to a subject that is both urgent and underreported, giving voice to families fighting for medical recognition and justice.

Join Tom Needham as he speaks with Andrew Abrahams about the making of Complicated, the challenges of documenting such a sensitive issue, and what needs to change in our healthcare system to prevent more families from suffering in silence.

On this episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, author and journalist Dick Russell joins the show to discuss his in-depth biography, “The Real RFK Jr.” This compelling portrait explores Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s transformation from personal struggles to becoming a leading advocate for environmental justice and government accountability.

On this episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, we delve into the thought-provoking documentary ETERNAL YOU with directors Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck. Known for their acclaimed debut film The Cleaners, the duo now tackles the technological revolution of “digital immortality”—a groundbreaking concept blurring the boundaries between life and death.

ETERNAL YOU examines how artificial intelligence and advanced technologies allow people to interact with digital avatars of deceased loved ones. From a grieving mother reuniting with her late daughter in virtual reality to a man spending months talking to an AI replica of his girlfriend, the film raises urgent questions about grief, ethics, and the commercialization of human emotions.

Tom Needham engages the filmmakers in a compelling discussion about the psychological, social, and philosophical implications of resurrecting the dead through AI.

The episode also explores how this technology challenges traditional ideas of mortality, accountability, and the very essence of what it means to be human.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation about the promises and pitfalls of digital resurrection, the race for afterlife-related technologies by major corporations, and the future of humanity in an increasingly digitized world.

On the next episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, we delve into one of the most intriguing and mysterious events in UFO lore: the 1973 Pascagoula abduction case. Our guest is Darcy Weir, the acclaimed director behind the gripping new documentary series Pascagoula 73.

Through archival footage, interviews, and fresh perspectives, this four-part series reexamines the astonishing accounts of Charles Hickson, Calvin Parker, and others who claim to have encountered extraterrestrial beings that fateful night.

Darcy has spent years investigating the unknown, shedding light on UFO phenomena and the people profoundly affected by these experiences.

On the next episode of SOUNDS with Tom Needham, we are honored to feature Dr. Charles Camarda, a NASA veteran whose remarkable career has left a lasting impact on space exploration. Growing up in Ozone Park, Queens, Dr. Camarda rose to prominence as a mission specialist on the historic STS-114, the first space shuttle mission following the tragic Columbia disaster in 2003.

Beyond his time in space, he has held key leadership roles, including director of engineering at the Johnson Space Center and deputy director of NASA’s Engineering and Safety Center.

Dr. Camarda has been a steadfast advocate for safety and accountability within the space program, courageously addressing systemic challenges and leadership culture at NASA.