Best Aquifer Podcasts (2024)

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The Mahomet Aquifer with State Senator Paul Faraci and State Representative Carol Ammons 38:57

39m ago38:57

38:57

Join Mayor Feinen on the latest episode of the Mayor Feinen Podcast as she sits down with State Senator Paul Faraci and State Representative Carol Ammons to discuss the vital importance of protecting the Mahomet Aquifer, the region’s primary source of clean drinking water. In this episode, Faraci and Ammons share insights into their recent legislat…

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Episode 322: Don't Shoot the Aquifer 30:12

6d ago30:12

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This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith give their take on the 2024 vice-presidential debate, and the MBTA advancements overshadowed by a derailment. Then, Cape and Island's Climate Reporter Eve Zuckoff shares her on-the-ground perspective of the Massachusetts National Guard's proposal to build a machine gun range on Cape Cod.…

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"This aquifer is our Colorado River": Rural residents struggle when corporate farms drill deep for water 25:18

19d ago25:18

25:18

From Governor Katie Hobbs to Attorney General Kris Mayes, Arizona officials grapple with saving rural water supplies.By AZPM

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1514: Planned Parenthood leader says 'stakes could not be higher' on state's abortion politics 31:30

16m ago31:30

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Ashley Coffield talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the impact of the 2-year-old law and the political effort to flip seats in the Tennessee Legislature based on Republican votes on abortion access.

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#82 - Perry Fowler, Texas Water Infrastructure Funding Needs 54:43

9h ago54:43

54:43

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water, talks with Perry Fowler, Executive Director of the Texas Water Infrastructure Network (TXWIN), about the state of water infrastructure in Texas. As Executive Director, Fowler leads the organization’s efforts to build a strong, sustainable, and competitive Texas …

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Broken Promises, Contaminated Waters: Uranium mining on the Navajo Nation 31:00

12h ago31:00

31:00

An investigation reveals the deadly health toll of uranium mining on Navajo land, where contaminated water and broken promises have left generations fighting for survival.By AZPM

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1513: Young says Sheraton hotel’s impact worth risk despite hotel’s volatile past 31:33

5d ago31:33

31:33

Memphis Mayor Paul Young says on BTH that the city’s deal to buy the Sheraton convention center hotel has risks that are outweighed by the hotel’s role in convention business. The 39-year-old hotel has a history of bond defaults - the first one a year after it opened.By The Daily Memphian

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Uranium Mining in the Grand Canyon Region: Tribal sovereignty vs. nuclear energy in the climate crisis 25:46

7d ago25:46

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The costs of uranium mining and nuclear energy on Arizona's tribal nations are often hidden from the broader public. These communities are facing serious threats as their land and water resources become potential casualties in the pursuit of energy. We dive deep into the environmental, cultural, and historical impacts tied to the region's most prec…

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Nogales: Reviving arroyos and cultivating water resiliency 24:07

13d ago24:07

24:07

Scarcity, pollution, flooding, and unchecked urbanization have created water issues in Nogales, Sonora. The city and researchers on both sides of the border are working on innovative ways to remedy.By AZPM

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Episode 321: Ballots: Yea or Neigh 27:02

13d ago27:02

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This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith unpack the latest poll on ballot questions, the State Legislature, the Warren v. Deaton race for senate, and the presidential race. Then, an exclusive first look on national fall foliage rankings. Spoiler alert: Massachusetts should be first!…

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Episode 320: I'd Take a Ballot For You 28:49

20d ago28:49

28:49

In a live episode of the Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by Steve Crawford, President of Crawford Strategies with years of experience in building public support for ballot questions. They discuss how ballot questions are developed, what makes them successful, and who benefits in the context of the 5 questions on the ballot t…

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1512: Gun-control referendum will be on November ballot 31:39

20d ago31:39

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On “Behind the Headlines,” Memphis City Council Chairman JB Smiley Jr. said the body would likely sue if the Tennessee Legislature attempted to withhold sales-tax revenue from the city.

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Never closer and never farther away: The fight over updating Arizona's rural groundwater law 23:35

24d ago23:35

23:35

Arizona has no regulations on pumping groundwater in rural areas. The state's governor is trying to modernize its water laws, and the fight over rural groundwater is in the middle of it. So how did the re-introduction of a water policy council that aimed to solve the problem lead to a pair of bills and division amongst its original members?…

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1511: MSCS Superintendent Marie Feagins 31:32

27d ago31:32

31:32

MSCS superintendent Marie Feagins talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the look at closing some schools and the changes to the school system including eliminating 600 vacant positions and reassigning those in other positions.

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Episode 319: De Bait at the Debate 37:49

27d ago37:49

37:49

This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by state house reporter for GBH News Katie Lannan to discuss the generally uncompetitive state primaries last Tuesday with at least ONE twist. Next, the co-hosts break down the Trump-Harris debate and what it could mean for a neck-and-neck race.…

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1510: How should MSCS grade its superintendent? New board members weigh in 30:49

1M ago30:49

30:49

In its final action, the former MSCS board tasked incoming members with creating a strategic plan and evaluation for Superintendent Marie Feagins.

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Episode 318: The once and future AG? 20:18

1M ago20:18

20:18

This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith speculate on Governor Healey joining a future Harris-Walz administration, new polls showing Harris with an edge over Trump, and how heartbreak and engagement made their way to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.By Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley

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Hedge funds and foreign farms get water, rural Arizonans get empty wells 22:01

1M ago22:01

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Saudi involvement in western Arizona's rural La Paz County is already well known. But they are not the only non-local interest in the area making use of water. Hedge funds, foreign countries, and green energy interests want to turn rural groundwater into dollars, and they have a lot of ideas how to do it.…

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1509: Aquifer concerns prompted by xAI's arrival 31:24

1M ago31:24

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By The Daily Memphian

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#81 - Noelle George, Water Reuse 37:39

1M ago37:39

37:39

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water Journal, discusses water reuse with Noelle George, Managing Director of WateReuse Texas. WateReuse Texas represents over 70 organizations working to ensure all future Texans have access to clean, safe water. Before her role at WateReuse Texas,…

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Episode 317: The Horse Race and Whale Heads and Bears, Oh My 28:23

1M ago28:23

28:23

This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith react to the news that RFK, Jr. has dropped out of the presidential race...along with other news stories connected to RFK, Jr. They also discuss the complicated politics of community input into development review processes and their relationship to the housing crunch.…

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From Date Palms to Alfalfa: How Arizona became fertile ground for Saudi farms 24:51

1M ago24:51

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The history of Arizona's relationship with Saudi Arabia and the Arabian peninsula starts with a pre-Civil-War military program involving camels run by Jefferson Davis. It went on to involve the state's first college professor, an attempt to launch a new cash crop that became a common tree in the state, and much more. All of that lead to the most re…

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1508: County Commission leaders talk new schools, Regional One 31:21

2M ago31:21

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The incoming and outgoing chairs of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners talked on “Behind The Headlines” about new Cordova and Frayser schools funding and rebuilding Regional One Health’s campus.

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Episode 316: The 2024 Harris Olympics 34:05

2M ago34:05

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This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith reunite with Lisa Kashinsky to hear about Massachusetts's presence at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Steve and Jennifer also discuss voters' seeming lack of interest in the GOP Senate primary, and subject themselves to yet another Dunkin beverage on the air.…

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1507: Overton Park Conservancy director discusses greensward changes 30:58

2M ago30:58

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Tina Sullivan talked on “Behind The Headlines” about her 12 years as Overton Park Conservancy’s first executive director and what’s next for the greensward as she prepares to step down.By The Daily Memphian

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Episode 315: For Whom the Train Rolls 39:31

2M ago39:31

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This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith update you on where the presidential tickets stand in the polls, and where Massachusetts stands in the latest attempt to rank the states. Then, Jarred Johnson of TransitMatters joins to discuss the upcoming electrification of the Fairmount line in the MBTA commuter rail system.…

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Two Rivers, One Lifeline: Reclaiming the Santa Cruz across borders 19:56

2M ago19:56

19:56

US-Mexico collaboration has improved the once polluted and depleted Santa Cruz River. Challenges like flooding and wastewater management persist, requiring new infrastructure and funding. Despite progress, managing water across borders remains ongoing.By AZPM

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1506: Tennessee Republican DA defends Steve Mulroy 31:30

2M ago31:30

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Frederick Agee — the Republican District Attorney for Tennessee's Crockett, Gibson and Haywood counties — talks on “Behind The Headlines” about his defense of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, who is likely to face an ouster attempt in the Tennessee legislature led by Republicans.…

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Episode 314: Positive Vibe Racin' 43:44

2M ago43:44

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This week on the Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by state auditor Diana DiZoglio to discuss her ballot measure to enable her office to audit the state legislature, in light of recent legislative events. Steve and Jenn also discuss the latest polling on the presidential campaign, with a special focus on what seems to be a ver…

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A Crisis Fraught with Possibility: How a massive canal set Arizona up for growth 22:49

2M ago22:49

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In the 1960s, Arizona was facing a crisis. Its aquifers were depleting and its ground was sinking. That issue prompted a major infrastructure project that would forever change what was possible in the state, a 336 mile system of canals that take a big part of the state's Colorado River water allocation and diverts it to Phoenix and Tucson, as well …

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#80, Maria-Elena Giner - U.S. and Mexico Water Management 57:04

2M ago57:04

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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water, talks with Dr. Maria-Elena Giner, P.E., United States Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), about managing the water treaties between the U.S. and Mexico. Appointed by President Joe Biden in August 2021, Dr. Giner is the second …

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1505: Germantown and Collierville administrators discuss growth, overcoming challenges 31:47

2M ago31:47

31:47

Germantown City Administrator Jason Huisman and Collierville Town Administrator Molly Mehner joined “Behind the Headlines” to discuss their communities and challenges they’ve overcome since taking their positions.By The Daily Memphian

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Episode 313: The Pommel Horse Race 39:16

2M ago39:16

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This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by Sam Drysdale of Statehouse News to discuss the last day of the legislative session, the first day of new emergency shelter restrictions, the upcoming MCAS ballot fight, and of course, Massachusetts representation at the Paris Olympics.…

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Toxic Waters: EPA and military clash over Tucson's groundwater cleanup 32:13

2M ago32:13

32:13

An Arizona mother's loss turned into a national movement to make drinking water safe. Forever chemicals, including PFAS, are tied to cancer and other health problems. Now the race is on to clean up Tucson's water and protect public health.By AZPM

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#79 - Aaron Wolf, Water Conflict Management 39:14

2M ago39:14

39:14

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water, talks with Aaron Wolf about managing and resolving water conflicts. Wolf is a Geography Professor at Oregon State University, a Professor of Water Diplomacy at the IHE-Delft Institute for Water Education, and a trained mediator/facilitator. Wolf directs the Prog…

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1504: Reporters Roundtable 31:35

3M ago31:35

31:35

A roundtable of journalists on WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines,” talks about changes at Memphis-Shelby County Schools by the new superintendent and how the August elections could mean more changes for the school system.By The Daily Memphian

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Episode 312: The Brat Race 41:13

3M ago41:13

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This week on The Horse Race, Rich Parr of the MassINC Polling Group discusses a new survey of Massachusetts residents and how they're feeling about their transportation experiences. Plus, Jennifer Smith and Steve Koczela run through the Massachusetts angles on the shakeup in the Democratic presidential primary, and hurtle through the latest on Beac…

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Dry but Alive: Rethinking Golf's Green Lawns 19:23

3M ago19:23

19:23

Arizona has long been a hotspot for golfers looking to keep up their game as weather elsewhere turns cold. But, for just as long, the state has been working to limit water use by golf courses. How much of a part does golf play in Arizona's water issues?By AZPM

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1503: CBU continues recovery as new academic year nears 31:56

3M ago31:56

31:56

Interim CBU president Brother Chris Englert and board chairwoman Emily Greer talk about the university’s effort to rebuild its finances and grow enrollment.By The Daily Memphian

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Episode 311: It's a Delegate Balance 28:57

3M ago28:57

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This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by CommonWealth Beacon reporter Gin Dumcius to discuss the state of the presidential race, and in particular a poll of Massachusetts delegates to the Democratic convention by CommonWealth Beacon and the MassINC Polling Group.By Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley

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Taming the Colorado 22:32

3M ago22:32

22:32

The Colorado River is the most dammed waterway in the US, but what was it like before? We go back to the battle over Parker Canyon Dam and how it changed Arizona's rights to the river's water forever.By AZPM

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1502: Two very different views of bail from Spickler and Taylor 31:23

3M ago31:23

31:23

At the center of the debate between TN State Senator Brent Taylor and Just City's Josh Spickler is how bail should be implemented, a topic of sometimes fierce disagreement between elected leaders, government officials and the general public.

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Episode 310: Tripping Polls 33:15

3M ago33:15

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This week on The Horse Race, CommonWealth Beacon reporter Bhaamati Borkhetaria talks to Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith about the ballot measure proposing to legalize medical psychedelic drugs in Massachusetts. Plus, Steve and Jenn take a look at how both polls and elected officials have responded to the presidential debate.…

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#78 - Sam Hermitte, Texas Water Data 51:23

3M ago51:23

51:23

Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Todd Votteler, Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water, talks with Sam Marie Hermitte, Assistant Deputy Executive Administrator of Water Science and Conservation for the Texas Water Development Board, about utilizing data to support water management and conservation. Her responsibilities at the Texas Water Developmen…

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1501: Juvenile Court Judge Sugarmon talks perceptions versus reality 31:14

3M ago31:14

31:14

Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon addressed the divide between what the data shows and what the community is feeling.

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Season 3 Trailer 1:09

3M ago1:09

1:09

Why do so many Saudi Arabian-owned farms grow alfalfa in Arizona? How bad is our current water crisis compared with historical droughts? The new season of AZPM's hit water podcast answers these questions and more. Join us on July 17 for all new episodes.

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Episode 309: The Bloopers Are Coming 8:40

3M ago8:40

8:40

This week on The Horse Race, enjoy our semiannual holiday blooper reelBy Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley

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1452: ‘River of Time’ will be an immersive tech playground 31:40

4M ago31:40

31:40

More than 4,000 people had a chance to walk, crawl and climb through artist Christopher Reyes’ 2020 immersive exhibit at Off the Wall Arts. Now, Baron Von Opperbean is coming back with 15 times the amount of space and a much larger budget in a new location: Mud Island.

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Episode 308: Trotting Up That Hill 41:42

4M ago41:42

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This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by guest co-host Katie Lannan to discuss the end-of-session rush on Beacon Hill, and the current state of Massachusetts immigration politics. Plus, past host Lisa Kashinsky swings by to explain the Forward Party's entry into the Bay State.…

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1451: Suburban schools mark 10 years 31:20

4M ago31:20

31:20

Germantown Municipal School District Superintendent Jason Manuel and Lakeland School System Superintendent Ted Horrell joined Behind the Headlines to reflect on their history and discuss current issues.

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