Homekeepers

Today we learn from maker YouTuber Louis Weisz on how he collaborates with his online community, how he measures the impact of online video projects, and the value of friendship inside and outside professional spaces. Click here to support the show!

Today we hear part 2 of our chat with Christopher "CJ" Carter, a licensed professional planner and filmmaker who works with communities to strengthen their resilience amidst a changing world. In this final part, we talk about the experience at COP26 last year, the relationship between multinational negotiation and local action, and how storytelling ties into policy. Click here to support the show!

Today we meet Christopher "CJ" Carter, a licensed professional planner and filmmaker who works with communities to strengthen their resilience amidst a changing world. In part 1 of our conversation, we discuss what characteristics make a truly strong community, how to ensure yours has those characteristics and how to expand knowledge by listening differently. Click here to support the show!

Today we're speaking with Jim Waddell on the same day he received a very difficult diagnosis. He shares the story of the dams he helped run on the Lower Snake River, the effect they have on the people and river he loves, and final advice from a lifetime spent pushing bureaucracy in a positive direction. Jim's Website, Damsense.org Click here to support the show Referenced Reports (labeled by fact) Congressional approval is not required to breach the Lower Snake River Dams; Bonneville Power Association can do it on their own. Federal appropriations aren't required to breach the Lower Snake River Dams The Lower Snake River Dams produce & sell surplus power to customers outside the region (and the profit margin is falling rapidly) When energy is needed most (summer and winter), the dams don't help much The dams are made to breach themselves and can be breached easily (in a few hours) by deeming them non-operational and removing the earthen berm Opening the transmission line means we'll have space to get more renewable energy projects online Salmon survival rates with the dams in place sit at 50% for Steelhead and 52.5% for spring Chinook More reports and studies can be found on damsense.org

Alex meets with Andrea Crosta, the Executive Director of the first intelligence agency for Earth: Earth League International. His team combat international wildlife crime by gathering intelligence on the world's kingpin wildlife criminals and sharing it with government agencies. They discuss ELI's approach to bringing down wildlife trafficking operations, how to define success when working for a cause, why hope is overrated, what humans can learn from animals and how to think about where to put your money if you're considering donating to an organization. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/alexharaus Host & researcher: Alex Haraus, Editor: Mitch Etter, Music: Ollella

On this episode of Homekeepers, Alex shares 2 pieces of news affecting the home we all share and discusses the topic of Syris Valentine's most recently published article with Syris himself. The Yes Farm is an urban farm of Seattle, WA in which people come together to grow fresh, healthy food and socialize while they cultivate connection to the land they live on. Syris also shares insight as to how listeners can get heir town or city's approval to make a space like the Yes Farm in their own neighborhoods. Click Here to support the show on Patreon! Mentioned Links: Syris' article Letter from Patagonia Founder and FAQs Article about Patagonia Founder giving away company Article about finding high PFAS concentrations in all rainwater Study finding above-guideline PFAS levels in all rainwater Article showing scientists found a way to eliminate PFAS, and that it has yet to scale up

On this episode of Homekeepers, Alex meets with Michelle Khare, a YouTube creator with over 2.9 million subscribers best known for hosting "Challenge Accepted," a show highlighting the intense training passed by people working the most impressive jobs on earth. They discuss what teamwork means for highly trained professionals, how to think about impact as a creator, what digital and traditional documentary storytellers can learn from each other and what it means to be human. Special thanks to founding patrons Aarish S., Abby L., Abigail B., Akshay R., Alicia K., Amanda P., Amber S., Annik T., Asami, Autumn A., Beth B., Bethany R., Billie W., Carmen N., Charis M., Chip, Cory S., Cydney W., Daryl K., Ethan F., Glystn, Grace D., Hasif R., Isaac T., Jake B., Jason W., Jeff O., Joseph D., Julie H., Kate S., Katherine C., Katy S., Kayla A., Kori K., Kristin O., Kyler R., Lauren G., Lisa H., Louis W., Marilyn S., Megan W., Michael K., Mikhaila M., Nicholas R., Nick W., Nicole G., Nile P., Ollie, Pam A., Patricia G., Paul C., Rebecca L., Russ H., Ryan B., Ryan S., Sarah L., Sean L., Shelby H., Stephen M., Syris V., Taylor B., Taylor R., Timothy H., Victor C., and Yoshi G, as well as Ollella for composing the theme song and Lisa Marie for designing the cover art. This show would not exist without you. Support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/alexharaus

The show begins! Homekeeper (n): Someone whose actions make the world we call home a better place. Welcome to Homekeepers, a show for folks who want to make a difference. Hosted by creator and impact producer Alex Haraus, guests share how they use their platform to make a positive impact and offer strategies listeners can use to benefit their own communities. Alex rallies people by the millions to take action for our shared home through social media. New episodes of Homekeepers will drop every Thursday.