Best The Activist By Jon Foreman Podcasts (2024)

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Restoring a Safe Climate Part III - Removing GHG & CO2 from the Atmosphere 39:07

2y ago39:07

39:07

To get back to a safe climate we must remove GHG from the atmosphere. Herb explores how we can get started. Even if we miraculously get to a 100% clean energy economy tomorrow (no more burning of fossil fuels and releasing GHGs in the atmosphere), we will still have a "blanket" of GHG resulting in an unsafe climate. This means we could breach irrev…

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Climate Change Workgroup Ignored in MoCo - What Can We Do Differently? - with Helga Luest and Jon Foreman 38:38

2y ago38:38

38:38

Helga Luest discusses: how specific recommendations from the Montgomery County climate working groups were not included in the County's climate action plan, how the brain trust of many civic climate leaders in the working groups was disbanded, the dire state of the climate crisis, how leadership (Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond) is failing …

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Restoring a Safe Climate - Part II 15:23

2y ago15:23

15:23

Herb Simmens discusses a number of promising measures to quickly, cheaply and safely cool the planet, thus potentially saving millions of lives and reducing harm and suffering throughout the world. He urges that these techniques be urgently and objectively evaluated and deployed as appropriate to restore a safe climate and flourishing ecosystems. S…

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Restoring a Safe Climate (It Is Actually Possible) - with Herb Simmens - Part I 49:29

2y ago49:29

49:29

To prevent climate Armageddon we need to cool the planet as soon as possible (in addition to eliminating GHG emissions and drawing down carbon dioxide (CO2)). Simmens walks us through the horrific threat of climate chaos - potentially much sooner and terrifying than many realize, explains why emissions are important, but can't help with shorter ter…

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I-270 and 495 Expansion - Through the Lense of the Climate Crisis 1:09:02

5+ y ago1:09:02

1:09:02

February 2019 - Ok, we agree, it is a CLIMATE CRISIS. So what do we do about expanding the capital beltway and Interstate 270 in Maryland considering we need to get to work ASAP defending our lives from the climate breakdown? In this episode of View from the Civic Fed, Jerry Garson, committee chair of the Montgomery County Civic Federation Inc's t…

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It Is a Climate Emergency - But There Is Hope 59:35

5+ y ago59:35

59:35

Be prepared to worry. Then take action. Montgomery County, Maryland climate activists Jody Peltason (Takoma Park Mobilization - Environmental Committee / MD Leads on Climate), Herb Simmens (Climate Mobilization MoCo / Author of "A Climate Vocabulary of the Future" and Jim Driscoll (Climate Mobilization MoCo) share the horrific nature of the climate…

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Vision Zero - Ped, Bike, Traffic Safety - with Kristy Daphnis 43:54

5+ y ago43:54

43:54

October 2018 - In this first episode of 'View from the Civic Fed', Kristy Daphnis, committee member of the Pedestrian Bicycle and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee in Montgomery County, discusses Vision Zero, how to make streets safer for bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers, and organizing civic associations around this effort.…

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Drug Decriminalization & Legalization in Maryland 51:03

5+ y ago51:03

51:03

Veronica Wright, member of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council in Montgomery County, Maryland, discusses the case for decriminalizing and legalizing drugs including: Costs / Benefits Involvement organizing a forum on decriminalization Next steps (pilot study on legalization)By the ACTIVIST

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Bill Conway - Candidate, County Council, At-Large 1:30:24

6y ago1:30:24

1:30:24

Hear Bill's Views Regarding: AGRICULTURAL RESERVE Environmental / Preservation of Green Space Ensure Reserve Remains a Reserve Should Other Businesses Be Able to Operate in the Ag Reserve? Staple agriculture is dominant; But a locavore movement is growing On Zoning to Build a Residence Designation of Rural / Rustic Roads (Some farmers would like to…

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Andrew Friedson - Candidate, County Council, District 1 1:14:52

6y ago1:14:52

1:14:52

BIO Grew up / educated in Montgomery County Worked for State Comptroller / Scrutinized Contracts Advised on State Pension System On Board for Maryland College Savings System ON STATE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY / STRUCTURAL ECONOMIC ISSUES Revenues growing more slowly despite increased taxes Federal Government Not Growing As Before Workforce is Aging Earn…

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Ana Sol Gutierrez - Candidate for County Council - District 1 1:29:29

6y ago1:29:29

1:29:29

You’ll Learn About: SAFE ACT Taking a second attempt to protect immigrants that are living in fear Ensure people can approach police in confidence to report a crime or report a crime against themselves On lack of support from Ike Leggett and the County Council ANNAPOLIS Not friendly to progressives On experience introducing a bill to create a state…

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Helga Luest - Candidate, State Delegate, District 18 1:27:55

6y ago1:27:55

1:27:55

You’ll Learn About: BIO Elected at age 18 to Democratic Party County Committee Seat Facilitating Social Change Founded Witness Justice / Ran it for 14 years As a crime victim; recognized there were many gaps in publicly funded programs / systems Federal Advocacy work (Addiction Treatment, Jail Diversion, Addressing Trauma for Crime Survivors) Led t…

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Dalbin Osorio - County Council Candidate, District 1 1:37:00

6y ago1:37:00

1:37:00

You’ll Learn About: Residents Don’t Know About County Services On Non-Profits Offering Integral County Services / Needing More Funding On the Precipice of an Economic Collapse in Montgomery County Need to generate more revenue - We’ve expanded to fast - Infrastructure is behind development / schools overcrowded County Should Not Be In The Alcohol B…

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Ron Franks - D18 Candidate for State Delegate 1:24:02

6y ago1:24:02

1:24:02

Ron addresses the following: Criminal Justice System More rehabilitation needed Cash Bail System TRUST Act (To Protect Immigrants) Education School Construction Funding Kirwin Commission Restorative Justice Affordable Housing Financing of His Campaign Not seeking PAC money Will refuse contribution from companies Work on County Executive Advisory Bo…

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Meredith Wellington - Candidate, County Council, District 1 1:02:50

6y ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Hear about Meredith's priorities including: Schools Transportation EnvironmentBy the ACTIVIST

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Judge Forum - Circuit Court - Montgomery County 2:36:30

6y ago2:36:30

2:36:30

The ACLU of Montgomery County hosted a forum for all 2018 candidates for Judge of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County on June 6, 2018. Seven judges appointed by Governor Larry Hogan and one contender discussed: should the public affirm all seven seated judges or elect Marylin Pierre, a candidate for the judgeship (unseating one of the appointed …

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Shruti Bhatnagar - Candidate for County Council 1:40:59

6y ago1:40:59

1:40:59

Candidate Forums On Community / Civic Involvement Kensington Heights Civic Association PTA President Founding Member: Maryland Welcomes Refugees MCPS Teacher and Parent Volunteer in Schools Work on Health Care Committees Schools People move to MoCo for our Schools Inequities / lack of resources Needy populations in certain schools (Free and Reduced…

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Craig Carozza-Caviness - Candidate, County Council At-Large 1:00:34

6y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

You’ll Learn About: Experience Real Estate Agent Insurance Consultant (Series Six) Priorities Education Pay Teachers More Close Achievement Gap Public Safety Transportation Affordable Housing Local Economy Raise Revenue Progressive Action Green Culture Financing Campaign Taking Public Financing Restricting any Donations? Yes to PACs, Not Yet Receiv…

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Jeff Waldstreicher - Candidate for State Senate - District 18 1:19:04

6y ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Education - it defines our community Health Care Supports single payer system Tough given the representative reality in the MD state legislature State needs to step up due to the cancellation of the federal mandate Politics - a marathon; sometimes outside events can accelerate things Trump Administration Maryland should be a leader pushing back aga…

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Bill Cook - Democratic Candidate for District 1 County Council 1:19:16

6y ago1:19:16

1:19:16

Links to stuff from the interview: Lessig talk on money in politics Exclusion of Bernie Supporters from Local News Broadcast On Reckless Development & Money In Politics Has favored developers Has not favored residents Has created a lot of problems Overcrowded Schools Broken Water Mains Dwindling Affordable Housing Have not been collecting impact ta…

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Evan Glass - County Council Candidate - 18 Jan 2018 1:06:09

6y ago1:06:09

1:06:09

On January 18, 2018, I sat down with Evan Glass who covered: Montgomery County is HUGE 1.1 million people 5.5 billion budget Yet - education received, varies (need to close the achievement gap) Metro needs to work and safety is in question How do we pay for this stuff? Expand tax base by bringing more economic development to the county More busines…

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Jim McGee - Candidate for County Council - District 1 1:29:40

6y ago1:29:40

1:29:40

Democratic candidate for county council District 1 Interview You’ll hear Jim’s thoughts on: How to organize the county to be more livable, navigable, etc.. Building infrastructure and then developing Citizen input in the zoning / land-use planning process Public Financing of Campaigns Pedestrian and bicyclist safety focus Shortening trips - co-loca…

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Racial Equity and Immigrant Rights - County Executive Forum 2:20:10

6y ago2:20:10

2:20:10

Here candidates for Montgomery County Executive describe their stances on immigrant rights and racial equity. Candidates: George Leventhal Rose Krasnow Bill Frick Marc Elrich David Blair Rober BerlinerBy the ACTIVIST

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Emily Shetty - D18 Candidate 1:22:26

6y ago1:22:26

1:22:26

Bio Democratic Party Involvement / Central Committee Work Immigrant Parents Attorney / Health Care Expert Pedestrian Safety Experience Governor Hogan Negatives of expanding / privatizing 495 and 270 (and the executive’s rush to do this) The Hogan administration is proceeding, quickly Community, health impacts Playing politics with education money M…

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Marylin Pierre 1:31:57

6y ago1:31:57

1:31:57

You'll learn about: Inspired by Thurgood Marshall Running to achieve more diversity on the bench - outside the current appointment system Need for More Attention to Juvenile Law in Montgomery County Judgeships in Montgomery County 8 people running for 7 positions Marylin the only one who wasn’t appointed 7 judges are running to retain their appoint…

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County Executive Candidate Green Forum - 26 April 2018 1:13:14

6y ago1:13:14

1:13:14

County Executive candidates, George Leventhal, Rose Krasnow, Robin Ficker, Marc Elrich and Roger Berliner share their views on the environment at a green forum organized by Conservation Montgomery.By the ACTIVIST

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Mila Johns - Candidate for Delegate - District 18 1:27:02

6y ago1:27:02

1:27:02

In this interview with Democratic Party Candidate for State Delegate in Maryland's District 18 you'll learn about Mila's views on: Health Care Health Care in Maryland Medicare for All Death with Dignity Climate Emergency Reforming the Maryland State Legislature Sexual Harassment in Annapolis Legalization of Marijuana Expungement Montgomery County D…

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Dana Beyer - D18 State Senate Candidate - Maryland 1:25:56

6y ago1:25:56

1:25:56

You'll learn about Dana's ideas and commentary regarding: A Multitude of Candidates D 18 - 2 incumbents not running for reelection for delegate race Many at-large candidates 8 State Legislative Districts in Montgomery County Districts in Montgomery County Redistricting by state legislature to reward / punish incumbents based on behavior in legisla…

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United for Maryland Democratic Candidate Forum for Maryland Governor - 18 Februar 2018 1:12:48

6y ago1:12:48

1:12:48

United for Maryland's 'Fireside Chat' from the Carderock Springs Swim and Tennis Club in Bethesda, Maryland. The following Democratic party candidates make their case for why they should earn your vote in the Maryland, June 26th, Democratic party primary. Participating candidates: Krish Vignarajah Ben Jealous Rich Madaleno Alec Ross Kevin Kamenetz …

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Brandy Brooks - Part I 46:55

6y ago46:55

46:55

You'll learn about: Community activism, organizing and non-profit work Focus on food and land-us / development as a way to achieve social justice Brandy’s Priorities: Affordable Housing Transportation The Economy Food Systems Other Items: Affordable Housing Crisis Living Wage (and how $15 is not enough) Tipped workers and a living wage Reorganizing…

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Tim Willard - Part I - County Council Candidate 36:22

6y ago36:22

36:22

You'll learn about Tim's ideas regarding: building a sustainable community in Montgomery County creating a local, green economy renewable energy / rapid movement to 100% clean energy creating locally controlled banks / taking control of local finances the climate emergency / global warming regenerative agriculture overpopulation social justice Stay…

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Indivisible Institute - Voices From The Training 32:51

6y ago32:51

32:51

Here are some voices of from Indivisible and youth movement leaders who attended the training.By the ACTIVIST

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SAFE Act Press Conference - 8 Mar 2018 - Annapolis Maryland 28:55

6+ y ago28:55

28:55

Maryland Delegates and Activists Present the SAFE Act Bill to protect the immigrant community in Maryland from ICE detainers and ensure that residents can interact with law enforcement, health care and other officials / institutions without fear of arrest or deportation. Speakers: Ana Sol Gutierrez - Delegate The SAFE Act is the same as the Trust a…

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Dana Beyer - D18 MD State Senate Candidate - Quick Take - Parkland School and Guns 6:26

6+ y ago6:26

6:26

Quick take interview with Dana Beyer on: - Parkland School Shooting and Marco Rubio's comments at a forum for the community about the shooting And Jon gives a long monologue about the mission of this podcast: - inspring civic engagement - informing voters - a platform for ALL candidates / activists regardless of party affiliation - a place for civi…

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Marc Elrich - Part I - Candidate for County Executive 37:49

6+ y ago37:49

37:49

Elrich discusses: Schools Close Achievement Gap Correlation between performance / poverty Address underlying social issues Reduce class size For college prep For vocational (non-college) Adjust curriculum If we say we are doing smart growth, we really ought to do smart growth Development There are enough vacancies to fill 66,000 jobs Fill commercia…

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Danielle Meitiv - Part I - Candidate for County Council At-Large 32:55

6+ y ago32:55

32:55

Danielle Meitiv Discusses: Lack of local media Affordable Housing Transit Improvement (MARC, Metro Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Growing the economy & the green economy Transparency and accountability in government (Composting / Recycling / more) Zero waste Trump effect Public Financing Term Limits Unique opportunity to vote for people that want to make …

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Ashwani Jain - Part I - Candidate for County Council At-Large - Part I 35:47

6+ y ago35:47

35:47

Three priorites: Reduce opportunity gap Strengthen local economy Reducing traffic congestion On the opportunity gap (instead of the achievement gap) Official sanctuary county for immigrants Universal pre-k Expand language immersion programs More 1 on 1 time between students and educators More autonomy / support for teachers Support students regardl…

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Danila Sheveiko - Part I - Montgomery County Civic Federation 36:23

6+ y ago36:23

36:23

Danila Sheveiko, 2nd VP of the Montgomery County Civic Federation Discusses: - Pollution and clean air efforts - Land use and planning in Montgomery County - Unfunded and lagging public infrastructure - Sexual assault and non-transparency in Montgomery County Public Schools - Costco Gas Station in Westfield Wheaton - Ongoing Litigation and Oppositi…

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