Best Union Of Concerned Scientists Podcasts (2024)

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Omanjana Goswami, Ph.D., Interdisciplinary scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists discusses soil health, human health, and water pollution from Tyson meat processing plants. 28:09

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Did you know that U.S. farm policy values corporate profits over human health? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Omanjana Goswami, Ph.D., Interdisciplinary scientist in the Food & Environment Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Goswami discusses the connection between soil and…

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Friday Politics Roundup | Reaction to the first presidential debate: panic? Also, SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine: ready for climate dystopia? 1:14:50

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Here for the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPress. Help keep the media in the movement and the movement in th…

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Evan Craine, Ph.D., Research Associate, The Land Institute, discusses perennial agriculture. 28:09

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Did you know that 80 to 90 percent of all agriculture globally is based on annual grain crops? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Evan Craine, Ph.D., Research Associate at The Land Institute, who discusses the ecological benefits of perennial agriculture. Related website: www.landinstitu…

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Strange New Worlds 29:01

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Jess talks with NASA OSIRIS-REx mission lead planetary scientist and cosmochemist Dr. Dante Lauretta about collecting samples from the asteroid Bennu that are now helping us understand the very origins of the universe.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Strange New Worlds 29:00

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Jess talks with NASA OSIRIS-REx mission lead planetary scientist and cosmochemist Dr. Dante Lauretta about collecting samples from the asteroid Bennu that are now helping us understand the very origins of the universe.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Strange New Worlds 28:58

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Jess talks with NASA OSIRIS-REx mission lead planetary scientist and cosmochemist Dr. Dante Lauretta about collecting samples from the asteroid Bennu that are now helping us understand the very origins of the universe.By Jes Phoenix

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Friday Politics Roundup for June 14, 2024 - What's to be done with the Supreme Court? 54:24

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Here for the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPress. Help keep the media in the movement and the movement in th…

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Pam Koch, Ed.D, R.D., Professor of Nutrition and Education, Columbia University, New York, discusses child nutrition. 28:09

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Did you know that teaching children how to cook improves their motivation and ability to eat well? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Pam Koch, Ed.D, R.D., Mary Swartz Rose Associate Professor of Nutrition and Education, and Faculty Director at the Tisch Center for Food, Education & Poli…

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Food Fight 29:01

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Food justice activist and writer Rae Gomes joins Jess to talk about what we get wrong about food in the United States, and what we can do to make things right.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Food Fight 29:00

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Food justice activist and writer Rae Gomes joins Jess to talk about what we get wrong about food in the United States, and what we can do to make things right.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Food Fight 28:58

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Food justice activist and writer Rae Gomes joins Jess to talk about what we get wrong about food in the United States, and what we can do to make things right.By Jess Phoenix

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Marc Cornier, MD, Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the brain’s role in weight control and obesity. 28:09

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Did you know that our brains play an important role in regulating appetite and food intake? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Marc Cornier, MD Professor of Medicine and Director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina…

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Alexis Temkin, Ph.D., Toxicologist, Environmental Working Group, discusses the 2024 Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce. 28:09

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Did you know that pesticides are widely used in U.S. agriculture and residues may remain on and in the foods we eat, even after washing or processing? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Alexis Temkin, Ph.D., Toxicologist, at the Environmental Working Group. Temkin discusses EWG’s 2024 Sh…

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This Is Science Season 2: Science Boogaloo 13:31

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Jess has the details on some recent UCS victories in the real world, and gives a preview of what you can expect for the second season of This Is Science.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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This Is Science Season 2: Science Boogaloo 13:30

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Jess has the details on some recent UCS victories in the real world, and gives a preview of what you can expect for the second season of This Is Science.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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This Is Science Season 2: Science Boogaloo 13:29

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Jess has the details on some recent UCS victories in the real world, and gives a preview of what you can expect for the second season of This Is Science.By Jess Phoenix

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Friday Politics Roundup | More student protest arrests; concerning polling for Biden; touch UAW loss in AL; greedflation study; PA cyber-charter King; liberal groups bite themselves 1:28:28

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Here for the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. On today's show: More students were arrested for taking part in Palestinian solidarity and ceasefire encampments. Now more than 2,000 students have been arrested - more than at any time since the anti-Vietnam War demonstration of the 1960s. Another new poll finds that about 20…

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Peter Annin, author of Purified: How Recycled Sewage is Transforming Our Water. 28:09

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Did you know that astronauts’ liquid wastes are recycled into drinking water in space? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Peter Annin, national water journalist, director of the Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation at Northland College, Ashland, WI, and author of Purified: …

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Friday Politics Roundup | Biden's troubles; scientists warn of "semi-dystopian" climate future; Trump begs Big Oil; UC academic union strike vote over Gaza protests; Beaconfest 1:04:29

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It’s Friday, May 17, 2024 Welcome to Raging Chicken’s Friday Politics Roundup. This is Kevin Mahoney, editor and founder of Raging Chicken. Each week we break down the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. Biden halts some aid to Israel, then clears billions in arms as the Netanyahu government continues assault on Rafa amidst …

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Chloe Waterman, M.S., Senior Program Manager for Climate Friendly Foods at Friends of the Earth discusses the hazards of Biogas. 28:09

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Did you know that heavily subsidized biogas digesters pose a risk to rural communities and are not the climate-change solution they’re made out to be? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Chloe Waterman, M.S., Senior Program Manager for Climate Friendly Foods at Friends of the Earth. Water…

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Season 2 Is Coming! 0:32

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Thank you to all of our listeners for a fantastic first season of This Is Science with Jess Phoenix! We are grateful for your support, and stay tuned for the start of Season 2 in just a few weeks.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Season 2 Is Coming! 0:33

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Thank you to all of our listeners for a fantastic first season of This Is Science with Jess Phoenix! We are grateful for your support, and stay tuned for the start of Season 2 in just a few weeks.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Marianne Landzettel, author of Sustainable Meat Production and Processing: Local, Profitable and Humane. 28:09

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Did you know that cattle are not the “climate change killers” they’ve been made out to be? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Marianne Landzettel, journalist and author of Sustainable Meat Production and Processing: Local, Profitable and Humane. Landzettel describes differences in agricu…

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Timothy Wise, Senior Advisor at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy discusses risks of GM corn and Mexican food sovereignty. 28:09

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Did you know that there is solid science behind concerns regarding the safety of genetically modified crops? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Timothy Wise, MS, author of Eating Tomorrow: Agribusiness, Family Farmers, and the Battle for the Future of Food, and Senior Advisor at the Inst…

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War Of The Words 29:00

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Dr. Jo Lukito of the University of Texas, Austin has made using science to understand political language her life’s work. She joins Jess for the third episode in our ongoing series about the science of democracy in the 2024 election cycle.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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War Of The Words 29:01

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Dr. Jo Lukito of the University of Texas, Austin has made using science to understand political language her life’s work. She joins Jess for the third episode in our ongoing series about the science of democracy in the 2024 election cycle.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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War Of The Words 28:58

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Dr. Jo Lukito of the University of Texas, Austin has made using science to understand political language her life’s work. She joins Jess for the third episode in our ongoing series about the science of democracy in the 2024 election cycle.By Jess Phoenix

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Alexander Sammon, journalist and author of “Forbidden Fruit: The anti-avocado militias of Michoacan.” 28:09

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Did you know that 80% of the avocadoes consumed in the U.S. are imported from Mexico? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Alexander Sammon, politics writer for Slate, journalist and author of “Forbidden Fruit: The anti-avocado militias of Michoacan.” Sammon describes the impact of U.S. tr…

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Austin Frerick, author, Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. 28:09

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Did you know that anti-trust legislation helps protect our democracy? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Austin Frerick, author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. Frerick discusses the dangers of monopolies, consolidation, and exploitation in our food…

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Earth Day Two Ways 29:00

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Jess hosts a conversation between climate scientist Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel and environmentalist and actor Eric Balfour about climate solutions and the future of humanity and our planet.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Earth Day Two Ways 29:01

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Jess hosts a conversation between climate scientist Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel and environmentalist and actor Eric Balfour about climate solutions and the future of humanity and our planet.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Earth Day Two Ways 28:58

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Jess hosts a conversation between climate scientist Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel and environmentalist and actor Eric Balfour about climate solutions and the future of humanity and our planet.By Jess Phoenix

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Cynthia Curl, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Environmental Health & Safety, Boise State University discusses women’s exposure to agricultural chemicals and benefits of organic food. 28:09

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Did you know that prenatal exposure to glyphosate has been associated with shorter gestational time in utero, decreased fetal growth and preterm birth? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Cynthia Curl, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Co-Director, Center for Excellence in Environmental Heal…

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Friday Politics Roundup for April 5, 2024 | It's a rambley kind of day 37:29

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Another day. Kind of a rambly show today all. We're back to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPre…

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Michelle Loosli, Senior Manager for Climate Education at the American Public Health Association’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity 28:09

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Did you know that climate change is an imminent threat to human health, yet most schools do not provide education about climate change and its health impacts? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Michelle Loosli, Senior Manager for Climate Education at the American Public Health Associatio…

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Feet To The Fire 29:01

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Jess talks with California's Attorney General Rob Bonta about a historic lawsuit he filed against Big Oil to hold them accountable for the devastating effects of climate change caused by their fossil fuel products.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Feet To The Fire 29:00

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Jess talks with California's Attorney General Rob Bonta about a historic lawsuit he filed against Big Oil to hold them accountable for the devastating effects of climate change caused by their fossil fuel products.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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Feet To The Fire 28:58

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Jess talks with California's Attorney General Rob Bonta about a historic lawsuit he filed against Big Oil to hold them accountable for the devastating effects of climate change caused by their fossil fuel products.By Jess Phoenix

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Out d’Coup LIVE | A newsy Monday. How many ways can we mess up education? Democracy? Our culture? Enough already? 1:15:02

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On today’s show, we'll get into a little news tonight. Lots going on, of course, but after this past Friday's show, I just can't seem to stop thinking about what we've done to education, our kids, and our culture. What's on your mind? If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media to…

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Friday Politics Roundup | Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster; attacks on higher ed; Lieberman dead; NBC News ooopsie; Bucks County Sues Big Oil; PA Primary; and, more 1:33:10

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A container ship hits the Fracis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore causes the bridge to collapse and six workers to lose their lives. After John Fetterman stakes out hawkish support for Israel and distances himself from progressives, his staff is leaving him in droves. Former Senator and Vice Presidential candidate, Joe Lieberman died this week. Let th…

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Bev Thorpe, Co-Founder of Clean Production Action, discusses the “Triple Planetary Crisis,” the fossil fuel-derived chemicals widely used in our food system, and strategies to advance a non-toxic economy ... 28:09

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Did you know that fossil fuel subsidies contribute to the “cheap” cost of plastic? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Bev Thorpe, Co-Founder of Clean Production Action, a resource to advance a non-toxic economy. Thorpe describes the “triple planetary crisis,” and shares strategies to mov…

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Friday Politics Roundup | "Nail-biting" budget battle; lots of climate crisis news; U.S. falls from happy country list; WaPo profiles Christian nationalist Palisades SB member; Beacon Fest! 1:28:02

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Just about a month from the PA primaries. Climate crisis in the headlines. Federal chaos and local right-wing movements. Yes, it's an election year. We're back to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. Imagine that. Another “nail-biting’ vote to prevent a government shutdown before tonight’s midnight deadline. Th…

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Conrad Choiniere, Ph.D. Director, Office of Analytics and Outreach, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, discusses heavy metals in our food supply, and specifically ... 28:09

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Did you know that heavy metals are present in a wide variety of our foods? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Conrad Choiniere, Ph.D. Director, Office of Analytics and Outreach, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Choiniere discusses common heavy m…

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What We Need to Make Democracy Work 29:00

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Longtime Washington journalist Jesse J. Holland talks with Jess about changes in journalism and communicating science in the age of social media and “alternative facts,” and what we can expect as the 2024 US election cycle swings into gear. This is the second episode in UCS’ ongoing 2024 election cycle coverage.…

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What We Need to Make Democracy Work 29:01

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Longtime Washington journalist Jesse J. Holland talks with Jess about changes in journalism and communicating science in the age of social media and “alternative facts,” and what we can expect as the 2024 US election cycle swings into gear. This is the second episode in UCS’ ongoing 2024 election cycle coverage.…

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What We Need to Make Democracy Work 28:58

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Longtime Washington journalist Jesse J. Holland talks with Jess about changes in journalism and communicating science in the age of social media and “alternative facts,” and what we can expect as the 2024 US election cycle swings into gear. This is the second episode in UCS’ ongoing 2024 election cycle coverage.…

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Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, Co-founder and CEO of Tree-Range Farm, and founder of Regenerative Agriculture Alliance, discusses key features of “regenerative” agriculture and describes unique features ... 28:09

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Did you know that regenerative agriculture includes indigenous practices of land stewardship? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, Co-founder and CEO of Tree-Range Farms based in Northfield, MN, and founder of the non-profit Regenerative Agriculture Alliance. H…

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Richard Raymond, M.D., former Undersecretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture discusses Salmonella and potentially risky foods for foodborne illness. (Part 2 of 2) 28:09

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Did you know that Salmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness in the U.S.? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Richard Raymond, M.D., former Undersecretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Raymond discusses Salmonella, it’s prevalence in the food supply, …

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The Expanse 29:00

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Jess talks about space, science, and the future of humans in our universe with Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, the award-winning authors behind the hit books and critically-acclaimed TV series The Expanse.By Union of Concerned Scientists

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