Best Project Owl Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Kaitlyn Kimball Sunset Organic Farm DITD Thurs Noon Master 41:50

10h ago41:50

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I am pleased to have Kaitlyn Kimball as my guest this show,Kaitlyn is Owner of Sunset Organic farm in Naugatuck Ct. with her husband Lawrence Passeck. Sunset is a USDA Certified Organic vegetable and flower farm focused on sustainability and community. She is also Director of Agriculture at CitySeed in New Haven.…

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Between The Lines - 7/24/24 ©2024 Squeaky Wheel Productions, Inc. 29:00

1h ago29:00

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* World Court Rules Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Land Violates International Law Michael Lynk, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Western Ontario, Canada Producer: Scott Harris * After Biden Pressured to End Campaign, Vice President Harris Defacto Democratic Party Nominee Aaron Regunberg a member of the group Pass the Torch steeri…

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GaiaGram # 217 Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis 4:36

2h ago4:36

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-June 2024 was the warmest June since 1850.-Climate change drought affecting worlds crops negatively -Seven out off ten people want to switch to clean energy-Puerto Rico filed suit against fossil fuel companies-EPA is weighing controversial geoengineering ocean experiment-Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative to plant 100 million Mangrove trees…

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John Nichols on the fate of our democracy in 2024 53:57

6h ago53:57

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Special guest John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation Magazine, analyzes the current state and fate of our democracy as the 2024 presidential election fast approaches. Panel: Scott Harris, Ruthanne Baumgartner and Richard Hill Interview conducted on July 13, 2024By WPKN Community Radio

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Clean Short Beach -- Stop Poo-llution! 27:04

1h ago27:04

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The campaign to clean up dog poop pollution at Johnson Beach in the Short Beach district of Branford, CT. Ann Davis, citizen scientist, and Amy Scholtz, Deputy Director of the East Shore District Health Department, discuss the project to remediate the extremely high bacteria levels measured at this small beach on the Connecticut shoreline. Intervie…

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7/17/24-J.D. Vance Divides, Not Unites as Project 2025 Repels; Reversing Congestion Pricing Decision 29:00

3d ago29:00

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* GOP Uses Assassination Attempt to Shut Down Condemnation of Trump's Authoritarian Agenda; Michael Podhorzer, former political diretor and assistant to the president of the AFL-CIO for strategic research; Producer: Scott Harris. * Poll Finds Americans Reject and Fear Trump's Right-wing Extremist 'Project 2025' Agenda Bryan Bennett, senior director…

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GaiaGram #216 Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis 4:30

2h ago4:30

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-Over a million homes and businesses remained without power in Texas -California ties or breaks heat records this week - heatwave is forecast to continue across Europe -Melting of North America’s largest icefields has accelerated-Bridgeport’s Seaside Beach closed due to bacteria levels -Shell documents point to company knowledge of Climate change-U…

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Gloria Frazee of Rewild Long Island #2 15:32

3h ago15:32

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I want you to welcome back Gloria Frazee of ReWild Long Island. At ReWild, Gloria is co-chair of the Social Media & Web Committee and co-leader of the ReWild/South Fork chapter and now is a regular contributor to this program. Gloria will be joining me every 2nd Thursday of the month during the 12 noon hour.…

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Carl Safina - Ecologist Author "Owls In Our Yard" 24:59

3h ago24:59

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I'd like to welcome back Dr. Carl Safina from the Safina Center to Digging in the dirt. Carl has taken the story of his previous book "Alfie and Me" to another level and created a picture book for children called "Owls in our yard" !Carl is a good friend of Digging in the Dirt and WPKN radio. Dr. Safina is the endowed chair for Nature and Humanity …

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Kaitlyn Kimball CitySeed Director of agriculture 13:41

3h ago13:41

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I'd like to welcome to Digging in the Dirt, Kaitlyn Kimball Director of agriculture for CitySeed up in New Haven. CitySeed has a mission to create a healthy, sustainable, and just food system for all.” We will be talking about CitySeed's fabulous Farmers Markets. Kaitlyn is also Owner of Sunset Organic farm in Naugatuck Ct. with Lawrence Passeck . …

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Spotlight on Arts and Culture — July 2024 — Fairfield County Community Foundation 59:59

2d ago59:59

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On the July 2024 episode of Spotlight on Arts and Culture, we discuss arts equity, philanthropy, and community impact. We are joined by Fairfield County's Community Foundation's Julian Pierce, the Director of Economic Opportunity, and Lutonya Russell-Humes, the VP of Grants and Programs. We announce the 2024 Arts in the Service of Equity grantees, …

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7/10/24 - SCOTUS Ruling on Immunity, Chevron Doctrine; Time for Joe to Step Aside? 29:00

10d ago29:00

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* Shocking Supreme Court Ruling Granting Presidential Immunity Enables Future Autocrats; Marge Baker, Executive VP for Policy and Program with the group People For the American Way; Producer: Scott Harris. * Supreme Court Chevron Doctrine Ruling Jeopardizes Countless Federal Regulations; David Doniger, Senior Attorney, Strategist for Climate & Ener…

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Monthly Labor Report -- Edition #11 -- The De-regulated State 44:46

6d ago44:46

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Economist Michael Zweig and labor activist Bill Fletcher Jr. analyze two momentous recent Supreme Court rulings that effectively curtail federal regulation of corporate activity and place the president of the United States above the law.Interview by Richard Hill, July 2, 2024By WPKN Community Radio

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GaiaGram # 215 Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis 4:18

8d ago4:18

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-Hurricane Beryl Hits Mexico headed to U.S.-Scorching temperature fry U.S. west-52% rise in days when temperature is 95 degrees-Temps are below zero overnight in many places in Australia-63 coastal communities in Panama to relocate-Native American tribe removes of 2 ecosystem-disrupting dams. -The EU has passed a law to restore 1/5th of its land an…

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7/3/24 - Biden's Disastrous Debate; Assange Prosecution & Free Press; Summer of Heat on Wall St. 29:00

17d ago29:00

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* After Disastrous Debate Urgent Calls for Joe Biden to Step Aside & Find a New Candidate; Jeff Cohen, co-founder of the online activist group RootsAction.org; Producer: Scott Harris. * Julian Assange is Free, but his Prosecution Threatens Press Freedom; Kevin Gosztola, publisher of the Dissenter Newsletter and author; Producer: Scott Harris. * Civ…

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GaiaGram # 214 Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis 4:35

15d ago4:35

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-Supreme Court overturns Chevron rule-Exxon, Suncor lawsuit upheld-Costly Beach nourishment projects, -Mississippi River “Cancer Alley-one in four households in the U S has high soil lead levels -Suffolk County Long Island Planning Commission rejects yacht storageBy WPKN Community Radio

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Organic Farm Stand -- June 20, 2024 -- Micro-greens to the Rescue! 59:59

17d ago59:59

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Small Farms Report with Steve Munno of Massaro Farm in Woodbridge, CTSpecial Guest: Richard Meyers of Park City Harvest (www.parkcityharvest.com) talks about his urban farming project and discusses growing micro-green which he hopes will inject super nutrition into urban communities.Hosted by Richard Hill and Diane Lauracella…

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6/26/24 - Ukraine Can Use US Weapons to Attack Russian Targets; Silenced Voices from the Pre-Roe Era 29:00

24d ago29:00

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* US Provocatively Permits Ukraine to Use American Weapons to Attack Targets Inside Russia Lawrence B. Wilkerson, retired US Army Colonel, former chief of staff to U.S. Sec. of State Colin Powell Producer: Scott Harris * Active Duty US Soldiers ‘Appeal for Redress’ to Voice Opposition to America's Role in Israel's War in Gaza Juan Bettancourt senio…

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Spotlight on Arts and Culture featuring Jeanine Esposito and Frederic Chu from The HIVE 59:59

19d ago59:59

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On this episode of “Spotlight on Arts and Culture,” founders of ‘The Hive’ Frederic Chui and Jeanine Esposito talk about how they engage community through the arts and engaging community conversations. Tune in!By WPKN Community Radio

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GaiaGram # 213 Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis 4:29

20d ago4:29

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-A large dome of high pressure causing excessive heat-1,000 pilgrims on Hajj lose lives due to heat-India touches new highs at 127.22 F-Greek tourists dying due to excessive heat-Capri halts the arrival of tourists due to no water-3 States have sued U.S, to protect Oil and Gas industry-The Plastic Recycling Deception-The American Climate Corps depl…

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Prensa Latina speaks to Latin America and the Global South 28:10

24d ago28:10

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Luisa Maria Gonzalez, Prensa Latina's Vice President of the News Division, speaks about the Cuba-based global news outlet and its role in providing alternative coverage to the Global South.Interview by Richard Hill on June 4, 2024By WPKN Community Radio

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Between The Lines - 6/19/24 ©2024 Squeaky Wheel Productions, Inc. 29:00

24d ago29:00

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* Israel's New Air War in the West Bank Kills Rising Number of Palestinian Children; Catherine Cartier, a journalist pursuing an MA in Global Journalism & Near Eastern Studies at NYU; Producer: Scott Harris. * Fossil Fuel Industry Working to Further Criminalize Climate Protests Against Oil and Gas Projects; Emily Sanders, Senior Reporter with Exxon…

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Home Page Radio - What Is “Good Architecture?” 47:36

24d ago47:36

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Thursday, September 20, 2022, 12 noon WPKN 89.5 FM www.wpkn.orgHost: Duo DickinsonWhat is “Good Architecture?” Morally? Ethically? Aesthetic? Every person has a sense of “Good” – in life and its outcomes – and architecture synthesizes humanity’s values – both universal and fully idiosyncratic.ArchDaily is the preeminent architectural website, with …

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GaiaGram #212 Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis 4:15

26d ago4:15

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-Record heat will effect 22 million people in the US this week-Powerful storms flood much of South Florida -Millions of septic tanks are turning a public health concern. -NA ’s largest farmed salmon producer may have defrauded U.S. -Dozens of climate activists at Citibank HQ in NYC-Birth of a rare white buffalo fulfills a Lakota prophecy…

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Gloria Frazee of Rewild Long Island 14:06

1M ago14:06

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My guest this episode of Digging in the Dirt is Gloria Frazee. Gloria is Secretary of the East Hampton Energy & Sustainability Committee. At ReWild, she is co-chair of the Social Media & Web Committee and co-leader of the ReWild/South Fork chapter and its Summer Program for high school students. She is also the founder of ReWild/East Hampton Compos…

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Diego Osses - Transition Director Green Village Initiative 15:27

1M ago15:27

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Diego Osses is an Agricultural engineer with an MBA and a Masters degree in Finance who has extensive experience in farm management, international business development, and diplomacy. He brings over 25 years of experience developed in both his home country of Chile and abroad in countries such as China and Thailand. During his first year working wi…

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Brad Kurtz - Vineyard Director of Gloria Ferrer vineyards 27:23

28d ago27:23

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I'd like you to welcome to Digging in the Dirt Brad Kurtz Vineyard Director of Gloria Ferrer vineyards. Brad has led his winery into becoming a leader in sustainable and regenerative practices within the California sparkling market. Brad focuses on sustainable agricultural programs and technology to advance wine quality across a broad range of vari…

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Shelley Quiala, Executive Director, International Festival of Arts and Ideas 26:37

29d ago26:37

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June is always one of the most exciting times of the year in New Haven with the arrival of the International Festival of Arts and Ideas. Spanning three weekends, the Festival presents free concerts, innovative plays, provocative discussions, and multiple ways to celebrate New Haven. The Festival's Executive Director, Shelley Quiala, describes what …

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Between The Lines - 6/12/24 ©2024 Squeaky Wheel Productions, Inc. 29:00

1M ago29:00

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* International Criminal Court Targets Both Israeli & Hamas Leaders for War Crimes; Marjorie Cohn, prof. emerita Thomas Jefferson School of Law, past pres. National Lawyers Guild; Producer: Scott Harris. * People’s Tribunal Convened to Expose Mountain Valley Pipeline’s Violation of the Rights of Nature; Dr. Crystal Cavalier-Keck, convener of the Pe…

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GaiaGram #211 Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis 4:31

1M ago4:31

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-Planet Earth has 12 consecutive months of temp. record highs-Searing record temperatures across U.S,-Nine tornadoes struck the state of Maryland-6th house collapse on Outer Banks of N C -St. Petersburg Fl. rising water is constant threat. -Great Pacific Garbage Patch-Spanish Graveyard solarBy WPKN Community Radio

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Organic Farm Stand -- June 6, 2024: A Farm in East Lyme, CT 59:59

1M ago59:59

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Steve Munno's Small Farm Report from Massaro Farm in Woodbridge, CTVincent Kaye's Honey Bee UpdateDan Wood, manager of Whitegate Farm in East Lyme describes his operation. Hosted by Richard Hill and Diane LauracellaBy WPKN Community Radio

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Organic Farm Stand -- May 16, 2024 -- Farming in Northwest CT 59:58

2M ago59:58

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Waldingfield Farm: history and mission.Steve Munno, exec. director of Massaro Farm, Small Farm ReportHost: Richard Hill and Diane LauracellaBy WPKN Community Radio

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Monthly Labor Report, Edition #10 -- The Union Rolls South 38:41

1M ago38:41

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Prof. Michael Zweig, economist and Labor historian discusses: --UAW's defeat at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama --75 Anniversary of Operation Dixie, the CIO's campaign to organize textile workers in the South; --The Poor Peoples' Campaign and organized labor gather in DC on June 29 to demand economic justice and an end to war and militarism. Hos…

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Monthly Labor Report -- Edition #10 -- The Union Rolls South 38:41

1M ago38:41

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Prof. Michael Zweig, economist and labor historian, discusses: --UAW's defeat at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama; --Operation Dixie, labor's failed 1946 campaign to organize textile workers in the Sough, observes its 75th Anniversary; --The Poor Peoples' Campaign will gather in Washington, DC on June 29 to demand economic justice for poor and wo…

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Rights of Nature Tribunal + How to talk about climate change 29:41

1M ago29:41

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An interview with Dr. Crystal Cavalier-Keck and Jason Crazy Bear Keck about the tribunal in North Carolina that found the Mountain Valley Pipeline in violation of the rights of nature and people, plus Eric Fine explains his work with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication.By WPKN Community Radio

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Michael Watson's Addiction Recovery Work In Bridgeport 10:32

1M ago10:32

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On the June 3, 2024 episode of Counterpoint, Mike Merli filled in for Scott Harris. The show featured four interviews.The fourth interview was with Michael Watson.Michael Watson, a longtime Bridgeport resident and community member, speaks about his grassroots harm reduction and addiction recovery work in the city of Bridgeport.During the program, M…

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Stanley Heller On Promoting Enduring Peace 18:35

1M ago18:35

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On the June 3, 2024 episode of Counterpoint, Mike Merli filled in for Scott Harris. The show featured four interviews.The third interview was with Stanley Heller.Stanley Heller, Administrator of Promoting Enduring Peace, speaks about his groups' work, and offers analysis on Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza, and local Gaza solidarity work.More in…

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Joan Cavanagh And The New Haven Sunday Vigil For Peace And Justice 18:25

1M ago18:25

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On the June 3, 2024 episode of Counterpoint, Mike Merli filled in for Scott Harris. The show featured four interviews.The second interview was with Joan Cavanagh.Joan Cavanagh, a New Haven resident and co-founder of the New Haven Sunday Vigil for Peace and Justice, speaks about her life of peace activism, and the weekly vigil against war and milita…

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Jason A. Coombs And Greater Bridgeport Pride 2024 19:05

1M ago19:05

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On the June 3, 2024 episode of Counterpoint, Mike Merli filled in for Scott Harris. The show featured four interviews. The first interview was with Jason A. Coombs.Jason A. Coombs, Bridgeport native and founder of the Bridgeport Film Festival, discusses his journey and his work with the Steering Committee for this year’s upcoming Greater Bridgeport…

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* Trump's Fascist Threat to Democracy Downplayed by US Media; Jason Stanley, Jacob Urowsky professor of philosophy at Yale University; Producer: Scott Harris. * New Edition of “Compendium on Fracking” Finds Health Hazards Linked to Home Use of Natural Gas; Dr. Sandra Steingraber co-founder of Concerned Health Professionals of New York; Producer: Me…

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GaiaGram # 210 Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis 4:21

1M ago4:21

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-Mexico City is just weeks away from Day Zero of no water-New Delhi soared to a record high of 126.1 degrees -Worst flood in the history of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil - Marathon, Texas, fell more than 50 degrees from 105 degrees-Alaska's brooks and streams have been turning a dirty orange-USA today has the 2nd annual America's Climate Leaders list.-…

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GaiaGram # 209 Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis 4:26

2M ago4:26

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-A giant iceberg, has broken free in Antarctica. -Mexico and Colombia running low on water- that 80 percent of Americans tested positive to harmful chemical -N,Y, State considers “packaging reduction and recycling plan,”-End Polluter Welfare Act, could save Billions -Pope Francis says the climate crisis has "gotten to the point of no return"…

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Westport Community Garden - Chairman Lou Weinberg 28:23

1M ago28:23

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My guest on this show of “Digging in the Dirt” has been Chairman of the Westport Community Gardens for 20 years. He also has been Director of Long Lots Preserve for the last 2 years and a Sixth grade science teacher for 20 years. In the past he has run programs in New York City for recycling and alternative fuels for transit buses The first time Lo…

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* Rightwing extremist network financed Moms For Liberty; Maurice T. Cunningham, author of "Dark Money and the Politics of School Privatization”; Producer: Scott Harris. * Green Workers Alliance Fights for a Livable Wage, Safe Working Conditions for those in the Renewable Energy Industry; Matthew Mayers, Executive Director with Green Workers Allianc…

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Joe Gloria Garden Guru at Gilbertie's Nursery Westport. 25:29

2M ago25:29

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Up next on Digging in the Dirt is a local, guy Joe Gloria. Joe works for one of the gardening establishments just about everybody in the area has been to one time or another and that's Gilbertie's. They've always been at the forefront of organic from the beginning. Joe Gloria is a garden guru of plants, shrubs, and perennials alike. Joe Gloria has …

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Alice Ely Master Gardener and Composter 27:01

2M ago27:01

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My next guest is Alice Ely. Alice is a UConn Advanced Master Gardener & Master Composter, and the creator of multiple public and private butterfly gardens in Fairfield County. She speaks frequently on the importance of gardening for habitat, food and not least of all, joy. In addition to promoting native plants through the Pollinator Pathway, and e…

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GaiaGram #208 Environmental Headlines from around a planet in crisis 4:29

2M ago4:29

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-Northern India, reeling under a fierce heatwave -Scorching heat hit Texas, Gulf Coast, South Florida-Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is melting rapidly -Panama Canal faces a water crisis amid drought -Tree ring data confirms it's never been hotter-One in eight Europeans lives in an area”at risk area”…

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LGBTQ Community Show April 24 2024 52:40

2M ago52:40

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Host: Andrew S. RossCo-Host and Programming Coordinator: Bonna Sue BurttA conversation with author Jeffrey L. Richards about his book "We Are Only Ghosts."Author website: www.jeffreylrichards.comBy WPKN Community Radio

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Spotlight on Arts and Culture—May 25—Victoria McCraven Independent Curator 59:59

2M ago59:59

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Description: On this episode, Victoria McCraven, curator and art historian, chats about her current exhibition “It Will Go On” at MoCA Westport. We also discuss her experiences curating culturally competent exhibits as well as her journey as a doctoral scholar.By WPKN Community Radio

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Susan Bramhall And The Walk For Gaza CT 21:33

2M ago21:33

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On the Sunday May 19, 2024 episode of Mic Check, host Mike Merli sat down with Susan Bramhall, an organizer with Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) New Haven, and a Board Member of Eyewitness Palestine.Susan discusses her life of activism, and the upcoming Walk for Gaza CT, taking place this Thursday thru Saturday, May 23 - 25, 2024.For more on the upcom…

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