"Advocating for Mexican Gray Wolves" feat. Amy Harwood

On June 2nd, 2020, I interviewed Amy Harwood of Lobos of the Southwest about her organization’s advocacy for the Mexican Gray Wolf, and particularly for its reintroduction into the wild.

Lobos of the Southwest is a joint outreach and education initiative of several different environmental organizations and individuals who live in the southwest US.

In our conversation, we talked about how the Mexican Gray Wolf nearly went extinct; breeding and reintroduction efforts, including cross-fostering puppies; the challenges of working with the US Fish & Wildlife Agency; cultural challenges; how 2020 was a rough year for the Wolf; and the joys of public advocacy, especially working with young people.

Lobos of the Southwest https://mexicanwolves.org/

How to participate in commenting on new Wolf rule https://mexicanwolves.org/index.php/news/2058/51/TAKE-ACTION-US-Fish-Wildlife-Begins-60-Day-Public-Comment-Period-on-Mexican-Wolves

Pup Naming Contest! https://pupnamingcontest.org/

Webcam: Mexican Gray Wolves Lighthawk and Trumpet https://nywolf.org/meet-our-wolves/webcams/webcam-mexican-gray-wolves-lighthawk-and-trumpet/

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"The Need to Smash the System" feat. Kristine Mattis

Kristine Mattis received her PhD in Environmental Studies. As an interdisciplinary environmental scholar with a background in biology, earth system science, and policy, her research focuses on environmental risk information and science communication. Before returning to graduate school, Kristine worked as a medical researcher, as a science reporter for the U.S. Congressional Record, and as a science and health teacher. She is no relation to the mad-dog general.

I've been a big fan of Kristine's writing for a few years now. More than once, I would have a particular thought about current events rolling around in my head that I wanted to write about, but then I'd go online and see that Kristine had just covered it. Few people are able to bring together science and compassion, or facts and ethics, or a sharp eye for both problems and solutions, as well as she does.

Kristine & I talked on June 1st and covered a lot of ground, including the dire state of the planet's ecology; the disarming of US environmental law; genetically modified crops; the danger of overemphasizing; the willingness of people to change; the George Floyd protests; the folly of the "jobs jobs jobs" refrain; the myth of "progress"; the narcissism of social media; the fruitless attempt to make capitalism "green"; and the necessity of profound paradigm change.

Kristine's blog: https://rebelpleb.blogspot.com/

Kristine on Medium: https://medium.com/@k_mattis

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"George Floyd Protests in Chicago" feat. Dan Hanrahan

Ep. 15: "George Floyd Protests in Chicago" feat. Dan Hanrahan

This is a special breaking-news edition.

Dan Hanrahan is a Chicago-based musician, translator, poet, performer, and teacher of Latin American literature. He has written essays for Counterpunch, El Beisman, The Mantle, and OpEd News, and stage music for Chicago’s Spanish-language theater company Colectivo El Pozo. He recently released "Radical Songs for Rough Times," an album of original protest songs. Currently operating within Chicago’s genre cross-fertilizing music scene, this multilingual Milwaukee native has built a following for his songs, stage performances, and theatrical scores.

Dan and I talked on June 1, 2020, about activism, racism, and the George Floyd protests, with special attention given to a Chicago protest that he attended personally.

Dan's website: https://www.danhanrahan.net/

Dan's blog: https://danhanrahan.blogspot.com/

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"George Floyd Protests in Portland" feat. Blank

Special breaking news edition!

I speak with "Blank," an old Indymedia comrade in Portland, Oregon. Blank attended the last two evenings of George Floyd protests there. The second night he was teargassed. Blank gives blow-by-blow accounts of both evenings, and in the final third, we talk about some of the larger issues behind the protests.

[Photo credit: Mural portrait of George Floyd by Eme Street Art in Mauerpark (Berlin, Germany), by Singlespeedfahrer. License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.]

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Beyond Organic: "Regenerative" Agriculture, feat. Melissa Hoffman of Sho Farm

Melissa Hoffman is a co-owner with Shawn Smith of Sho Farm, LLC, in Vermont. Sho Farm is a unique place where regenerative farming, agroforestry, rewilding and a duck sanctuary all mix in what Melissa calls a “living laboratory.” Melissa and I talked shop about the various experiments and methodologies they are trying out on their 1300 acre parcel, including veganic approaches, integrating wildlife, utilizing so-called “invasive” plants, relocalizing our diets, encouraging pollinator habitats, indigenous land management practices, and the need for adaptability in both practical approach and in mind. Sho Farm entered the CBD market last year, and is applying an ecological approach to that crop as well.

This episode is of special interest to farmers and gardeners but will be eye-opening for anyone else interested in true sustainability.

Sho Farm website: https://www.shofarm-cbduck.com/

Sanctuary at Sho: https://www.sanctuaryatsho.org/

Living Future Foundation: https://www.livingfuture.org/

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"Beyond the War on Invasive Species" feat. Tao Orion

Tao Orion is the author of "Beyond the War on Invasive Species: A Permaculture Approach to Ecosystem Restoration."

We conversed on May 18, 2020, and we talked about: the difficulty of defining the term "invasive;" the dangers of the pesticides that are used against them; the question of whether they need to be eradicated at all; understanding invasives as symptoms of bigger problems rather than being problems themselves; pre-Columbian indigenous land management; "intermediate disturbance" as a restoration method; the notorious zebra mussel; the roles that invasives play in their new environments; invasives as a stage in ecological succession; the usefulness of invasive plants for food, medicine and crafts; how native wildlife takes advantage of invasive plants; how permaculture can be used in restoration and agriculture in relation to invasive species; and, a recent experience I had dealing with an invasive species on the land where I'm living.

"Beyond the War on Invasive Species" -- more info on the book: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/beyond-the-war-on-invasive-species/

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"Radical Womb Sovereignty" feat. Samantha Zipporah

Episode Eleven: "Radical Womb Sovereignty"

Samantha Zipporah is a reproductive and sexual health educator who provides counseling on everything from ovulation to orgasms, abortions to births, and menstruation to yeast infections. Sam brings a holistic approach to her work, seeking to deindustrialize all aspects of women's reproductive health. She is also an author and a musician.

In our conversation we talked about natural contraception, fertility awareness, plant medicine, the ecology of the menstrual cycle. how "the pill" works, "gyn-rape," and how men can be allies to women who are exploring these subjects and practices. This episode digs deep into many misunderstandings and mysteries about women's bodies and our culture and I hope that it sheds light for the listener.

Sam's website, where you can find info on her books, courses, events & more https://www.samanthazipporah.com/

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"For People, Planet & Peace ...from the state of Maine" feat. Lisa Savage

Lisa Savage is running for Senate in the state of Maine against Republican incumbent, Susan Collins. Lisa is long-time antiwar and environmental organizer, as well as being a public school teacher and a grandmother. Although she has been an active member of the Green Party, Lisa is running as an independent candidate due to restrictive ballot access laws in Maine. The state does, however, boast the advantage of having ranked choice voting, which gives independent candidates a better shot.

Lisa & I spoke on May 7th, 2020, and covered a lot of ground: COVID-19 relief (including her call for a People's Bail-Out), healthcare, agriculture, campaigning during a pandemic, the recently released documentary, "Planet of the Humans," the Green New Deal, and US militarism. If she wins, she will certainly be one of the most progressive people to ever serve in the US Senate.

Lisa For Maine official campaign site: https://www.lisaformaine.org/

Lisa For Maine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaForMaine/

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"The Pandemic as a Lesson in Humility" feat. Gilbert Mercier

Gilbert Mercier is a is a French journalist, photojournalist and filmmaker. He founded the News Junkie Post in 2009 and is its Co-Editor-in-Chief. Over the years, he has been a guest analyst on television and radio programs for RT, BBC World News, the Progressive Radio Network, Sputnik, Al Hurra TV, CounterPunch Radio, and Radio Islam. Mercier’s articles have been republished by Alternet, Truthout, CounterPunch, Z Communications, Signs of the Times, Popular Resistance, and others. He authored the book, "The Orwellian Empire." He is a member of the National Press Photographers Association and the Art Directors Guild of America.

Gilbert and I spoke on May 5th, and covered a variety of political and environmental topics, many of them in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

News Junkie Post http://newsjunkiepost.com/

COVID-19 Great Depression: Global Ecosocialism Is the Way Out http://newsjunkiepost.com/2020/04/27/covid-19-great-depression-global-ecosocialism-is-the-way-out/

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"Society of Strangers"

Jessica L'Abbé is a registered nurse who lives and works in Edmonton, Alberta, in Canada. I know her only from social media, where I have been appreciating her perspectives and knowledge, especially now, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We spoke on April 29th, 2020, by Skype. We talked about US / Canadian differences in health care, governance and the culture at large. She also had some very astute observations to make about media, not only regarding its messaging but also its nature. In general, I find it refreshing to converse with someone who is not a US American, and Jessica was certainly no exception.

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