Best Karl Urban Podcasts (2024)

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Join Us at Farm Resort: 2 Days of Game-Changing Farming Secrets with JM Fortier 26:21

19m ago26:21

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Join us at the Farm Resort in White Wright, Texas on April 27th and 28th for an event that will transform your farming skills. Learn from JM Fortier, an experienced market farmer and speaker. Get ready for workshops on boosting farm productivity, soil management, and innovative growing techniques. You'll also have the opportunity to see hands-on de…

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Ep 10: w/ Dr Sheryn Pitman | Ecological literacy, nature education, how our city got National Park City status 41:50

12d ago41:50

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For this episode, we’ll be talking with Green Adelaide’s Dr Sheryn Pitman. Sheryn completed her PhD in Ecological Literacy, where she explored some of the complex relationships people have with the natural world. For this episode we’ll be diving into Sheryn’s environmental career journey, talk a little about Adelaide’s National Park City status and…

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The Giant Battle Over The Critical Minerals That Power Our Future: Ernest Scheyder, Author, The War Below. 45:20

13d ago45:20

45:20

The world is in the midst of a monumental transition from fossil fuels to critical minerals. Those critical minerals, like lithium, cobalt and nickel, are the key ingredients in the batteries that power electric cars, cell phones, electric lawn mowers and more. Today, the minerals are extracted from the ground at mining sites around the world. Mass…

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Farming After 50: Adapting for Mobility 31:48

20d ago31:48

31:48

This talk with returning guests from Bouldin Food Forest. Vanessa Bates and Ben McConnell are for individuals interested in or currently engaged in market farming and navigating the new challenges and opportunities that come with being over 50. As we age, our physical capabilities can change, and once straightforward tasks may become more demanding…

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US-China: Bigger Storms Ahead. Jim McGregor, Chairman Greater China, APCO Worldwide 46:03

27d ago46:03

46:03

By now everyone understands US-China relations are at their worst in 50 years. There is mutual distrust. And mutual animosity. China complains bitterly that America is trying to keep it down. America, meanwhile, is wary of China's new-found aggressiveness. Are the world's two most powerful countries heading for a showdown? If so, how should compani…

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When Disaster Strikes: Real Stories of Farm Resilience & Recovery 44:04

27d ago44:04

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In September 2023, Bouldin Food Forest faced a test of strength and spirit when ferocious winds tore through their farm, ravaging structures and leaving chaos in their wake. In this heartfelt video, Vanessa and Ben unveil the reality of severe weather impacts on agriculture and share a powerful testament to resilience and recovery. Watch as they re…

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A Bigger in Texas Market Farm | Bouldin Food Forest 1:33:25

1M ago1:33:25

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Meet Ben and Vanessa of Bouldin Food Forest serving the Austin, Texas market. Bouldin Food Forest grows rich, nutrient-dense food using regenerative agriculture methods. It’s a throwback to when agriculture was about craftsmanship, not industrial mechanization and chemicals favored by today’s large factory farms. The result: beautiful vegetables an…

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8 Profit Crops for Greenhouse Growing 1:49:43

1M ago1:49:43

1:49:43

The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook What crops make the most money in a Hoop House? What options do farmers need when growing year-round? What are ways big growers leverage every square inch of protected culture? Andrew Mefferd, the author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Growers Handbook, discussed his motivation and observations in wr…

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Ep 9 RERUN: w/ Prof Chris Daniels and Brenton Grear + rewilding + platypus + River Torrens + environmental industry + career 28:19

1M ago28:19

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To mark the leap year today (29 Feb), we have a re-run of our most popular episode to date with the leaders Green Adelaide Prof Chris Daniels and Green Adelaide Director Brenton Grear chatting the concept of rewilding in Adelaide, the River Torrens and the dream of reintroducing platypus to the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari one day soon. Welcome …

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The Josias Podcast Episode XLI: Education 59:36

1M ago59:36

59:36

Fr. Jon Tveit and Amanda are joined by Deacon Harrison Garlick and Chris Ruckdeschel for a discussion on education, avoiding the pitfalls of the “Great Books,” and recovering the classical liberal arts. Bibliography Alcuin Institute for Catholic Culture Septem Artes Liberales Ascend – The Great Books Podcast Christopher Ruckdeschel, On the Nature o…

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The Josias Podcast Episode XLI: Education 59:36

1M ago59:36

59:36

Fr. Jon Tveit and Amanda are joined by Deacon Harrison Garlick and Chris Ruckdeschel for a discussion on education, avoiding the pitfalls of the “Great Books,” and recovering the classical liberal arts. Bibliography Alcuin Institute for Catholic Culture Septem Artes Liberales Ascend – The Great Books Podcast Christopher Ruckdeschel, On the Nature o…

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Can Autonomous Vehicles Get Back Up After Knockout Punches? Alex Roy, Principal, Johnson & Roy 29:09

2M ago29:09

29:09

What is an autonomous vehicle? And how will we know one when we see one? Today, the picture is pretty confusing. We have all sorts of names out there: autonomous, self-driving, fully self driving, drive pilot, autopilot, blue cruise, super cruise, Sensing 360, Apollo and NGP navigated guided pilot. Further complicating the picture: In recent months…

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GMO Vs. Hybrid Seeds- A Very Deep Dive with Andrew Mefferd 1:44:04

2M ago1:44:04

1:44:04

We dive deep. And we mean deep into how hybrid seeds are developed and brought to market with Andrew Mefferd. Andrew is the owner/editor of Growing For Market Magazine, author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook, and served many years at the trial farm at Johnny's Selected Seeds. His intense knowledge of seeds and the seed industry m…

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Are Silicon Batteries The Next Breakthrough? Rick Luebbe, Founder & CEO, Group 14 Technologies 36:39

2M ago36:39

36:39

It is time to take an honest look at battery technologies. The fact is that batteries that power electric cars today have many limitations. There are limits to the range they can deliver. There are limits to how quickly you can charge them. And there are limits to how many times they can be charged before they start losing their full capacity. And …

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What Do Farm Nerds Talk About After Hours? 1:50:34

2M ago1:50:34

1:50:34

A family reunion of sorts, Bootstrap Farmer welcomes Andrew Mefferd, publisher of Growing for Market Magazine and author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook, to the studio, along with Bootstrap Farmers Director of Sales Randy Cummings & Customer Service Specialist Kari Danial. Host Nick, Randy, and Andrew have known each other for cl…

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Ep 8: w/ John Zeppel | Town of Walkerville | Becoming a Councillor/Deputy Mayor + environmental passion + building a sustainable home 37:35

2M ago37:35

37:35

For this episode, we’ll be talking to the recently appointed Deputy Mayor of the Town of Walkerville, which is one of SA’s 17 metropolitan councils, and his name is John Zeppel. John runs an ICT business and has a passion for sustainability and the environment. His environmental passion pushed him in the direction to become a Councillor and more re…

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Reaction to JM Fortier Interview by Bootstrap Farmer Podcast Crew 48:20

3M ago48:20

48:20

In this reaction video, the Bootstrap Farmer Podcast crew dives deeper into the JM Fortier interview with Bootstrap Farmer ( https://youtu.be/Kd_jZnRaQbk ) and discus individual takeaways from @TheMarketGardeners TIMESTAMPS: 00:17 Intro 00:45 Farm Sustainability 09:59 School and Healthy Living 19:45 Increasing Greenhouse Production 27:38 Keeping Yo…

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Meet the Luvly O, A Light Urban Vehicle That Solves A Lot of Problems 36:52

3M ago36:52

36:52

In this episode, we use our imagination, well, to imagine a totally different kind of future. One in which we get to where we want to go in town not in several thousand pound SUVs but in sensible light weight vehicles that save on fuel and are good for the environment. Our guest is Hakan Lutz, founder and CEO of Luvly, developer of the Luvly O, a t…

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Market Gardener Sales Channels 1:14:49

3M ago1:14:49

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Being a Market Gardener means serving our buyers where they are most likely to convert into repeatable sales at prices to keep you thriving in your agricultural business. In this episode, we look at many sales opportunities small farms have to serve their markets through traditional farmers markets, direct-to-consumer delivery, partnerships, and ad…

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FARM AMBASSADOR, MICHAEL BELL, DALLAS 1/2 ACRE FARM 1:28:34

3M ago1:28:34

1:28:34

No stranger to the DFW growing community, Michael Bell runs a small farm just outside Dallas, TX. He sells direct to consumer seasonal salad veggies directly to his clients on his low-stress terms. If you think you need a lot of acreage or even a water supply, check out what Michael has accomplished, truly keeping a manageable scale as he bootstrap…

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Who Can Be a Market Gardener| Market Gardener Podcast by Bootstrap Farmer, Ep2 36:27

3M ago36:27

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Nick & Karl Binger of Market Garden Paris Natural Farms discuss the qualities of a great market gardener. Patience, planning, and hard work will go a long way as new farmers leave corporate jobs, start second incomes & plan retirement income goals. ************************************ Thanks for listening. Bootstrap Farmer! ► Subscribe and hit the …

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What is a Market Gardener? | Market Gardener by Bootstrap Farmer, Ep 1 1:04:11

3M ago1:04:11

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Are you a Gardener, Hobby Farm, Farmer, or Market Gardner? Bootstrap Farmer supports all growers no matter where they are scaled. But in this new Market Gardener series, we are diving deep into what drives local food and food economics through the lens of farmers working their land year-round. In this first episode, Nick & Karl Binger of Paris Natu…

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Jean-Martin Fortier A Celebration of Small Farming 1:05:44

3M ago1:05:44

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Bootstrap Farmer engages in an enlightening conversation with legendary Jean-Martin Fortier @TheMarketGardeners on various subjects concerning the state of small-scale farming as a profession. We share the belief that there's a vast potential to cater to all market sizes, and it's crucial now more than ever for those at the forefront of this sector…

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Ep 7: w/ Jason Van Weenen | Talking grey-headed flying foxes in metro Adelaide 43:20

3M ago43:20

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On this episode we'll be chatting with SA's local bat expert and the Team Leader of Urban Biodiversity at Green Adelaide Jason Van Weenen about Adelaide's new-ish population of grey-headed flying foxes. All your flying fox questions will be answered, including why they aren't just called bats. If you are intrigued by Jason's love of iNaturalist. Yo…

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The Josias Podcast Episode XL: Laudate Deum 55:29

4M ago55:29

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Fr. Jon Tveit and Amanda are joined by Gideon Lazar for a conversation on Pope Francis’ Laudate Deum and a Catholic approach to environmentalism. You may follow Gideon on (the website formerly known as) Twitter, @ByzCat. Bibliography Pope Francis, Laudate Deum Pope Francis, Laudato si’ USCCB, “Global Climate Change” (January 2016) Gideon Lazar, “Ec…

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The Josias Podcast Episode XL: Laudate Deum 55:29

4M ago55:29

55:29

Fr. Jon Tveit and Amanda are joined by Gideon Lazar for a conversation on Pope Francis’ Laudate Deum and a Catholic approach to environmentalism. You may follow Gideon on (the website formerly known as) Twitter, @ByzCat. Bibliography Pope Francis, Laudate Deum Pope Francis, Laudato si’ USCCB, “Global Climate Change” (January 2016) Gideon Lazar, “Ec…

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What The West Must Do To Match China on Affordable EVs: Vincent Pluvinage, Karl-Thomas Neumann and James Frith, OneD Battery Sciences 56:48

4M ago56:48

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Many say that price is the single biggest limiter to EV demand in Western countries. In the United States, the average price of a new EV is $53,000. In Europe, the number is even higher - $60,000. On the other hand, China produces EVs across the price spectrum – from $5,500 to $160,000. Why is it so hard to match China on cost? What steps must West…

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China: One Bed, Two Dreams. Ken Wilcox, Former CEO, Silicon Valley Bank. 54:56

4M ago54:56

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When a Western executive is called on to build business in China what should be his or her mindset? What are the most important things they need to know before they go? Ken Wilcox, former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank, has answers. For three years, Mr Wilcox ran a 50-50 joint venture with the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. On paper the two partners…

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Ep 6: w/ Lisien Loan | Talking wildlife ethics and permits in South Australia 39:29

4M ago39:29

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On this episode we'll be chatting with the leader of conservation and wildlife at the Department for Environment and Water in SA Lisien Loan on wildlife ethics and permits. Plus, we'll dive into her career from studying geography to becoming the Director of navigating the complexities wildlife management in South Australia. What's the future of wil…

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The Josias Podcast Episode XXXIX: Urbanism 1:10:48

5M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

In his final episode (pre-recorded prior to entering seminary), Urban Hannon is joined by Nathaniel Gotcher and special guest Prof. Philip Bess, for a discussion about the theological and philosophical foundations of urbanism—and how we should think about urban form. Prof. Philip Bess is a Professor at the University of Notre Dame School of Archite…

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The Josias Podcast Episode XXXIX: Urbanism 1:10:48

5M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

In his final episode (pre-recorded prior to entering seminary), Urban Hannon is joined by Nathaniel Gotcher and special guest Prof. Philip Bess, for a discussion about the theological and philosophical foundations of urbanism—and how we should think about urban form. Prof. Philip Bess is a Professor at the University of Notre Dame School of Archite…

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China's Economy: On The Verge of Collapse – Or Not? Leland Miller, CEO, China Beige Book 38:09

5M ago38:09

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What is the truth about China' economy today? Read the headlines or social media and we could be forgiven for thinking that the People's Republic is falling apart. The 42 trillion property market seems to be in a death spiral. Youth unemployment is at record highs. Government debt keeps rocketing higher. And just this week, reports that foreign com…

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Navigating the Commercial Real Estate Landscape: Expert Insights and Hard-Earned Lessons from Seasoned Investors 33:34

5M ago33:34

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In this episode of "The Commercial Real Estate Playbook," hosts Frank and John, seasoned partners at Gray Line Investments, share their invaluable insights and experiences in the world of commercial real estate investing. They address a series of critical questions, offering a wealth of knowledge and advice for both seasoned professionals and newco…

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Ep 5: w/ Natalya Giffney | Talking what you need to know to start food gardening in metro SA 39:41

6M ago39:41

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With spring being prime planting time, this episode will feature food gardening. We'll be chatting with expert food gardener and educator Natalya Giffney from Green Adelaide. Tune it to find out why food gardening is all the rage now, and how to easily get started, even with no yard, to save money on your grocery bill! Welcome to another episode of…

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Leveraging AI For Battery Breakthroughs. Jason Koeller, Co-Founder and CTO, Chemix 38:46

6M ago38:46

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When it comes to batteries for Evs, can we be done with the incremental, inch by inch improvements? Everyone in the battery business is looking for a breakthrough. Dramatically more range. Lower costs. Faster charging. And, of course, make them safer. Today we meet a potential game changer: AI. Artificial Intelligence has the ability to assess and …

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Chinese Car Exports, Subsidies & Simmering Trade Tensions. Wendy Cutler, Vice President, Asia Society Policy Institute 38:33

6M ago38:33

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China is surpassing Japan in 2023 to become the world's leading exporter of cars. BYDs, Cherys and Zeekrs are finding their way to more than 100 markets worldwide. Top destinations include Russia, Mexico, Australia and Spain. Never before in the history of the car has the world witnessed such explosive growth in car exports from a single country. N…

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When Are Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems Better Than Battery Electrics? Charlie Freese, Executive Director, General Motors 34:56

6M ago34:56

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Tesla and BYD steal the headlines as they race for global leadership in battery electric vehicles. But on the near horizon there is another technology that delivers zero emissions: hydrogen fuel cells. General Motors has been developing fuel cell solutions for more than 20 years. They are doing important pilot testing of fuel cell applications for …

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Ep 4: w/ Dr Karl Hillyard | Talking living with wildlife in metropolitan South Australia 36:57

7M ago36:57

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On this episode we’ll be talking the in-and-outs of living with wildlife and managing human-wildlife conflicts in metropolitan South Australia, with Principal Ecologist at SA's Department for Environment and Water Dr Karl Hillyard. Welcome to another episode of the Green Adelaide Podcast. We are metro SA’s first environmental industry podcast. We’r…

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The Blockbuster China Story That Won A Pulitzer - Part II. David Barboza, Co-Founder, The Wire - China 45:19

6M ago45:19

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We begin Part II of this conversation with David Barboza in the days leading up to publication of arguably the most explosive and dangerous story out of China in 50 years. For the past 18 months, Barboza has been systematically collecting records and data and information about a massive amount of wealth accrued by the family of China's Prime Minist…

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Writing The Blockbuster China Story That Won The Pulitizer: David Barboza, Co-Founder, The Wire - China - Part 1 48:13

7M ago48:13

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David Barboza won a Pulitzer prize for a blockbuster story he wrote while reporting in China for the New York Times. The story took years to research and write. Here is how things got started: Barboza had challenged himself with a daring and impossible goal. Would it be feasible, he wondered, to gather evidence that powerful leaders in China's Comm…

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Everything You Want to Know About Soil Blocks | Mindful Farmer, Sean Pessarra 49:14

7M ago49:14

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Mindful Garden's Sean Pessarra has made hundreds of thousands if not a million soil blocks over his farming career. He is also the inventor of the Mindful Gardener Soil Block Drop Seeder. In this interview, Sean discusses the how-to's, whats, and whys of Soil Blocking for seed starting. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:38 What is soil blocking 01:23 What …

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The Josias Podcast Episode XXXVIII: American Solidarity Party 1:02:28

7M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Urban Hannon is joined by Lauren Onak for a conversation about the American Solidarity Party, third-party politics, and harmonizing political with spiritual. Lauren is the American Solidarity Party’s Vice Presidential candidate in the 2024 election. Bibliography Lauren Onak’s Acceptance Speech for ASP VP Nominee, 2023 ASP National Convention. Heade…

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The Josias Podcast Episode XXXVIII: American Solidarity Party 1:02:28

7M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Urban Hannon is joined by Lauren Onak for a conversation about the American Solidarity Party, third-party politics, and harmonizing political with spiritual. Lauren is the American Solidarity Party’s Vice Presidential candidate in the 2024 election. Bibliography Lauren Onak’s Acceptance Speech for ASP VP Nominee, 2023 ASP National Convention. Heade…

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Meet Sean Pessarra, The Mindful Farmer, Toolmaker, Hoop House Builder, and Small Farm Supporter 1:07:16

7M ago1:07:16

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Join Sean Pessarra, Nick, and Karl Binger and learn how Sean, the founder of Mindful Farmer, and learn how he took his part-time beekeeping operation in Texas and transformed it into a full-time sustainable agriculture business rich in experience that has led to an amazing career serving farmers through better tools and consulting. This is part 1 o…

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From the Volt to the Bolt to the Lucid Air: Tony Posawatz, CEO, Fermata Energy 37:18

7M ago37:18

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For most of his career, Tony Posawatz was a highly successful engineer working in GM's lucrative truck division. That meant big rigs powered by gasoline and diesel engines. Then one day in 2006 GM's top leadership appointed him to lead a breakthrough initiative. "Build us an electric car that will make people forget all about the Toyota Prius," the…

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Chinese Cars & Everything Else: Coming To Your Neighborhood Soon. Jorge Guajardo, Former Mexican Ambassador to China. 30:11

7M ago30:11

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Here is the powerful China formula for commercial dominance that everyone needs to know. Build up massive capacity. Achieve scale. Reduce costs. And then export like a bat out of hell all over the world. This is exactly how China overwhelmed the solar panel industry. Will cars be next? You bet. In fact, it is already happening. China today has the …

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