Podcasts about Environmentalism

Welcome back to the podcast, episode… honestly, we've lost count at this point. Somewhere between ‘quite a few' and ‘deeply concerning.'William and Stuart begin by debating exactly how many episodes they've recorded, before immediately deciding the numbers don't matter anyway. Which, of course, leads naturally into the observation that some people suddenly become extremely interested in statistics the moment they're being criticised.William pauses dramatically, as though about to name names… before Stuart helpfully blurts out: ‘Paul.'As always, the format is beautifully chaotic. You send in the questions, we answer them, and we normally get through two per episode. Crucially, we don't see the questions before we hit record, which means there is no research, no planning, and certainly no professionalism involved whatsoever.Toby, from Hallatrow, Somerset, England is the first listener to set a question today - “What has true value and meaning?”William and Stuart explore the tension between acceptance and resignation, debating whether meaning is something we create for ourselves or simply assign temporarily to the world around us. From personal health and human nature to environmental change and emotional resilience, they unpack the difference between acknowledging reality and giving up, and ask whether modern life has made people too willing to accept the future as inevitable. Gus, from Walton Near Wetherby, Yorkshire, England asks the next question- “Discuss the role of compromise and reliability in Environmentalism and sustainability".William and Stuart discuss sustainability, compromise, and reliability, exploring how environmental progress depends on balancing profit, responsibility, and realistic expectations of human behaviour. Along the way, they debate whether reliability is about rigid consistency or simply a genuine commitment to keep trying in an unpredictable world. What do you make of this discussion? Do you have a question that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by sending an email to ⁠thepeoplescountryside@gmail.comSign the Petition - Improve The Oxfordshire Countryside Accessibility For All Disabilities And Abilities: change.org/ImproveTheOxfordshireCountrysideAccessibilityForAllDisabilitiesAndAbilitiesWe like to give you an ad free experience. We also like our audience to be relatively small and engaged, we're not after numbers.This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends podfollow.com/ThePeoplesCountrysideEnvironmentalDebatePodcast , support our work through Patreon patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside⁠. Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside

Plus: Latest contract offer from Canada Post to postal workers, Canada's projected economic lift from FIFA World Cup 2026, health groups calling for Federal Government to cut nicotine use by 2045, and the results from The Canadian Screen Awards. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Government seems to move slower than the pace of climate change, so do our votes for climate candidates and policies actually make a difference? ‍In this episode, we're connecting the dots between climate and policy and hearing from people around the world about how their governments' policies are affecting their lives and their regions. We're also catching up with HEATED editor-in-chief Emily Atkin to hear how climate reporting has changed over the past couple of presidential terms and how she keeps her head above water after a decade of reporting on climate. We'll also talk to Commons founder Sanchali Seth Pal about climate policies around the world that have actually worked. ‍If you're looking for resources to help you vote for the planet in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, or any upcoming U.S. election, here are some resources that could help: Vote Climate U.S. PAC's Voter Guide, Climate Cabinet's Climate Scorecard, League of Conservation Voter Scorecard.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Evan sits down with Laura Miller - poli sci alumna, former mayor of Dallas, and this year's poli sci commencement speaker - to discuss her career as an investigative journalist, her transition to city politics, her environmental agenda as mayor of Dallas, and her volunteer work on the Ladder Project - a nonprofit program that works with individuals and families to help them out of poverty and into financial independence.

RU396: JOSEPH & LYNNE SCALIA ON CRITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS: ENVIRONMENTALISM, PSYCHOANALYSIS & EDUCATION https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru396-joseph-and-lynne-scalia-on Join Rendering Unconscious Podcast at Substack for all new and archival episodes: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com Rendering Unconscious welcomes Joseph and Lynne Scalia! They are here to talk about their new book Critical Consciousness Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education (Routledge, 2026). https://www.routledge.com/Critical-Consciousness-Beyond-Impasses-in-Environmentalism-Psychoanalysis-and-Education/ScaliaIII-Scalia/p/book/9781032864143 Rendering Unconscious episode 396. On this episode, Lynne and Joseph discuss their book Critical Consciousness Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education. Lynne shares her experience as an educator, and Joseph as a psychoanalyst and environmentalist. They highlight the challenges in mainstream education and environmentalism, the potential of psychoanalysis, and the need for societal transformation. Lynne and Jospeh emphasize the importance of small pockets of resistance on a local level, and propose the Institute for a Democratic Psychoanalysis (IDP) as a platform for facilitating necessary discussions addressing the intersections of environmentalism, psychoanalysis, and education. Follow The Institute for a Democratic Psychoanalysis: https://dempsya.org Joseph Scalia III, PsyD, is a practicing psychoanalyst, and a social and environmental critic and activist based in Colorado, USA. Lynne S. Scalia, EdD, is an educator from Montana. She has served as a teacher, school district superintendent, and a high school, middle school, and elementary principal, all in public schools. Her work is informed by psychoanalysis and institutional ethnography. Scalia's focus is on rurality, critical pedagogy, leadership, and school reform. Check out previous episodes with this guest: RU115: DR JOSEPH SCALIA III ON WILDERNESS CONSERVATION RU59: JOSEPH SCALIA, PSYCHOANALYST, ENVIRONMENTALIST & SOCIAL CRITIC RU News & Events: Wednesday, May 20th, LIVE RU Podcast event with editor Dr. Klara Naszkowska and various contributors on the Gradiva award winning collection Early Women Psychoanalysts: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/next-up-early-women-psychoanalysts All paid subscribers to RU Center for Psychoanalysis and Rendering Unconscious podcast will receive the zoom link to attend this event live and the recording will be archived at both Substacks. https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com https://renderingunconscious.substack.com Full archive of RU Center events and CLASSES HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/t/classes See RU Center SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HERE: https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com/p/schedule Rendering Unconscious is also a book: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/4sOqSEu Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It's so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. If you are interested in pursuing psychoanalytic treatment with me, please feel free to contact me directly: www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ Thank You.

To many people, “being sustainable” seems like an active choice and sacrifice that someone has to make – but there are plenty of things they may already be doing without realising they're sustainable. Kate Hall joined Jack Tame to run through the list. Cooking at home instead of eating out Buying seasonal or local produce (international imports often cost more) Wearing clothes longer / repairing instead of replacing Using leftovers and stretching meals Buying second-hand furniture Travelling domestically instead of internationally (or not at all) Avoiding turning the AC/heat pump on & opting for doors open/more blankets instead Thinking about something for a long time before purchasing Choosing experiences as gifts over buying more stuff Taking the bus, walking, or biking instead of driving Washing clothes less often (only when they actually need it) Doing fuller loads instead of small, frequent washes Bringing a drink bottle everywhere you go instead of buying drinks out Making coffee at home instead of buying daily coffees (often in disposable cups) LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America, a land rich in growth and prosperity but also blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, faces a quandary: how to keep its economy flourishing while at the same time safeguarding its environment. It's the topic of the Hoover's Institution's upcoming “Markets vs. Mandates” conference. Terry Anderson, Hoover's John and Jean De Nault Senior Fellow (adjunct) and one of the founders of “free-market environmentalism”, discusses what's on the agenda at the Hoover symposium (tariffs, AI, federal-to-state regulatory shifts) and why tradeoffs are the key to America's future, be it protecting resources, meeting energy needs and keeping the nation on the cutting edge of technology. Anderson points to different regions of the US where markets and mandates butt heads, including his native Montana and nearby Wyoming, Virginia's embrace of energy-guzzling data centers, and a potential lithium bonanza in the Carolinas and parts of New England.    

Robert Moor, bestselling author of On Trails, discusses how we can think more like trees, how cultures around the world celebrate trees, and what it's like to climb to the top of a 300-foot giant sequoia. Robert's new book is In Trees: An Exploration.

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---On today's episode we sat down with James McGrew, a landscape oil painter and longtime interpretive Yosemite park ranger whose representational landscapes and wildlife paintings blend rigorous scientific understanding with a deep emotional commitment to environmental education. James shares how a lifelong bond with Yosemite and early encouragement from teachers and family pushed him toward a career in representational painting, even when art schools favored abstraction. He explains how studying biology, geology, chemistry, and environmental education deepened his understanding of light, landforms, and ecosystems, making his landscapes more convincing and meaningful. James describes his dual life as a full-time painter and seasonal Yosemite interpretive ranger, using both roles to connect people emotionally and intellectually to the natural world. He emphasizes the power of working from life, developing visual memory, and truly knowing one's subject—whether it's a cliff face, endangered owl, or peregrine falcon. Over time his motivation has shifted from personal inspiration to a clear conservation mission: using art as a vehicle to advocate for fragile ecosystems and endangered species. He also advises aspiring artists to be true to themselves, spend time in nature, focus on long-term perseverance, and on building real human connections—with collectors, galleries, and fellow artists—rather than chasing awards or trends. J Finally, James tells us about his upcoming solo show at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite (opening May 4), as well as group shows including the California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition, the Art Renewal Center Salon in New York, and invitational events at Grand Canyon and Zion later this year.James' FASO site:jamesmcgrewfineart.com/James' Social Media:facebook.com/jamesmcgrewfineart/instagram.com/jamesmcgrewfineart/

China is the largest manufacturer, installer, and user of clean energy and electric vehicles., At the same time, it emits more greenhouse gasses than any other country. While efforts to work with the United States on climate issues have stalled in recent years, a combination of grass roots activism and long term government policy are driving China's environmental movement forward. How does China approach environmentalism? Can the United States and China resume cooperation on climate? Alex Wang joined us on April 1, 2026 to discuss these questions and share how climate policy differs between the United States and China. Alex's new (open-source) book Chinese Global Environmentalism looks at how and why China is approaching global green development. The book explores how China got from a period of environmental crisis to a period  of relative success and examines both both challenges and successes in-depth.  Read Alex's bio and watch the video here.

Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed.  In honor of Earth Day and Earth Month, we're revisiting one of our most practical and empowering conversations on sustainable living, reducing waste, and lowering your carbon footprint—without falling into the trap of perfectionism. We break down how to reduce plastic use, what actually matters when it comes to recycling, and simple swaps that can significantly reduce your waste and carbon footprint over time. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to live more sustainably, cut out plastic, or make eco-friendly choices in a world built on convenience and overconsumption, this is your realistic, no-guilt guide to sustainability. Because sustainability isn't about being perfect—it's about making better choices consistently. Julia is a TV personality, entrepreneur, fashion designer, former international model, and founder of the incredible Preloved, North America's leading sustainable fashion brand that has diverted over a million sweaters from landfills. She's CityLine's eco expert and regularly appears on Global News and in Canada's biggest media outlets. Her mission is to show people how simple changes, over time, can have a huge impact, and she's showing the world how we can take an eco-friendly approach to home design, health, food, fashion and lifestyle.  Listen to the full episode here. Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes. Follow Julia: @prelovedjules juliagrieve.ca getpreloved.com Subscribe to my Substack:teachmehowtoadult.substack.comFollow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

​Opie is out east on Long Island overlooking the ocean for a high-energy session with comedian Ron the Waiter and Chris (Fish Guy Photos).​We kick things off with the rare "Corpse Flower" bloom—why does nature produce something that smells like a rotting carcass, and why are people lining up to sniff it? Then, the Great Pool Debate: Ron has no fear of public pool water, while Opie remains rightfully disgusted by the "human soup."​Things take a turn into the environment as Ron tackles global warming, much to Opie's chagrin. Chris (Fish Guy Photos) joins to break down the reality of the ocean: why balloons are a death sentence for sea creatures, the madness of banning straws while balloons fly free, and the prehistoric weirdness of horseshoe crabs.​Plus: Ron's unwavering belief in Bigfoot, aliens in the deep sea, and the scientific fact that lobsters communicate by peeing out of their eyeballs.​Keywords: Marine Biology, Comedy Podcast, Long Island, Seal Release, Environmentalism, Bigfoot, Nature, Ocean Conservation, Ron the Waiter, Fish Guy Photos.

On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Clare Ath, a Christian mom and founder of the new nonprofit Vita et Terra, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss why conservative Christians have a duty to care for creation — while rejecting the radical, anti-life “environmentalism” of the left. Plus, Kylee and Clare discuss the latest in abortion news, including the DOJ's bombshell report on the Biden administration's persecution of pro-lifers.Follow Clare on X: https://x.com/clareanneathLearn more about Vita et Terra here: https://www.vitaetterra.org/The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

In this expansive episode of the VDAO Series, Gregory shares a sweeping journey across ecology, permaculture, economics, crypto, and community building all anchored in a bold thesis: Humans can become a planetary keystone species. Drawing on decades of work in regenerative design, supply chains, eco-villages, and Web3 infrastructure, Gregory explores how broken relationships between humans and the biosphere sit at the root of today's "meta-crisis" and how regeneration offers a practical path forward. From Alaska fisheries to intentional communities, from the Eight Forms of Capital to founding Regen Network, this conversation connects local land stewardship with global coordination technologies. Topics covered: • Keystone species thinking & planetary stewardship • Resilience vs antifragility in ecosystems and society • Origins in permaculture & eco-village movements • Environmentalism beyond doom narratives • Regeneration as a "third way" beyond political polarization • Degrowth vs regrowth debates • Traditional skills, technology & appropriate scale • The Eight Forms of Capital framework • Financial permaculture & local economics • Regen Network and ecological credit markets • Carbon, biodiversity & ecosystem service valuation • Blockchain as infrastructure for living capital accounting • Limits of supply-chain sustainability efforts • Personal resilience through land-based living • Rural-urban reconnection (Kuni model) • Community as the core of antifragility • Network nations & place-based coordination • Regeneration as the root solution to the meta-crisis The core message: The future isn't choosing between nature and technology. It's learning how to regenerate both  together. greenpill.network vdao.org https://x.com/JoinVDAO https://x.com/greenpillnet https://x.com/gregory_landua https://www.registry.regen.network/team/gregory-landua Timestamps  00:00 — Introduction & Gregory's "why" 00:44 — Humans as a planetary keystone species 03:08 — What regeneration looks like in practice 04:52 — Relationship between humanity and nature 05:37 — Resilience vs antifragility explained 07:21 — Applying resilience in everyday life 08:37 — Early roots: Alaska, fisheries & environmental science 10:55 — Frustration with doom-focused environmentalism 12:20 — Discovering permaculture & eco-villages 15:43 — From apprentice to educator & consultant 17:53 — Financial permaculture & early Bitcoin era 20:15 — Founding TerraGenesis & large-scale projects 22:08 — Optimism vs activist pessimism 24:42 — Regeneration as a "third way" 29:25 — Pre-political nature of land stewardship 31:39 — Degrowth, primitivism & collapse narratives 33:19 — Practical preparedness vs ideology 35:39 — Regrowth as a design challenge 37:38 — Critiques of techno-civilization 38:58 — Learning from diverse communities 40:56 — Back-to-the-land movements today 43:20 — Pluralism & shared human needs 45:46 — Global shifts & regenerative acceleration 47:35 — The Eight Forms of Capital framework 49:09 — Origins in financial permaculture workshops 53:36 — Regenerative Enterprise & practical tools 55:53 — Capital beyond money 57:29 — Applying the framework personally & locally 59:18 — Early path toward Regen Network 01:01:42 — Building cacao farms & regenerative supply chains 01:04:00 — Consulting with mission-driven brands 01:05:58 — Why good intentions fail in markets 01:08:06 — Need for ecological accounting systems 01:10:24 — Carbon markets & ecosystem services 01:12:49 — Regen Network's on-chain ledger approach 01:14:25 — Moving upstream for systemic change 01:16:41 — Limits of education & consulting alone 01:18:20 — Aligning markets with regeneration 01:19:35 — Creating value systems around ecological health 01:21:52 — Crypto, fintech & systemic shifts 01:25:08 — Technology vs culture in adoption 01:26:52 — Personal resilience practices 01:27:02 — Living on land & community building 01:29:27 — Local enterprise: maple sugaring operation 01:31:41 — Kuni model: reconnecting urban & rural 01:33:36 — Relationships as true resilience 01:34:30 — Invitation to collaborate & co-create 01:36:58 — Network nations & shared infrastructure 01:39:24 — Grounding digital visions in physical places 01:41:48 — Regeneration as the solution to the meta-crisis 01:42:55 — Closing reflections

There is much chatter going on from positions of power across the globe, of a coming energy lockdown. They are looking to reintroduce C19-style lockdowns for the environment and an energy crisis.  Is this real? Will they actually attempt it? Will the citizens go along this time? Plus a book you must read and other items you need to know about!Email us at: downtherh@protonmail.com

Happy Monday, Oceans of Hope! In today's episode, Jordan dives into the history of environmentalism, sharing many insights and fun facts about the environmental movement, perfect to bring to your next dinner party or lively debate.Sources Referenced:GreenpeaceUniversity of MichiganPBS TimelineFor More Information On:Orion MythTaoismVedic SagesIf you want to participate in the Messages to the Ocean Special Earth Day episode make sure to send in your message (either written or recorded) to @oceansofhopepod on Instagram or deepblueworld1@gmail.com by April 10!Follow Oceans of Hope on Instagram! Don't forget to rate and review the podcast if you like it. Remember to find a nature-based issue in your local community, do some research on it, and maybe sign a petition! Lastly, be sure to share this episode with your friends and family (and anyone else you would like to) if you enjoyed it!

In this episode Dr. Sandra L. Richter and JM talk about why Christians often struggle so much with the concept of environmentalism, and what Scripture calls God's people to as stewards of HIS creation! Stewards of Eden is available at - https://www.amazon.com/Stewards-Eden-Scripture-Environment-Matters/dp/0830849262/ For more from Dr. Richter, including her substack and the studies mentioned in this episode, check out her website: sandyrichter.org The upcoming 2nd edition of Epic of Eden is available for preorder at: https://a.co/d/0a1PZLCp Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God's Good Earth (Dr. Richter's children's book) is available at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1514008920 Other resources mentioned: * SuperheroSeminary: Black Panther on whether animals have souls - https://youtu.be/Jfjq9EnagPI * Animals & End Times: A Biblical Theology of Creation Care - https://youtu.be/rf5QhyxWzTM ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

Get access to The Backroom (100+ exclusive episodes) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeWhy has modern environmentalism failed to build a real mass politics? In this episode of 1Dime Radio, I'm joined by Matt Huber, author of Climate Change as Class War, to talk about why mainstream climate politics has so often been trapped in consumer guilt, lifestyle moralism, and elite discourse, instead of building power through class politics, labor, energy, and production. We discuss why carbon footprint politics became such a dead end, how the PMC shaped green ideology, why so much environmental messaging alienates ordinary people, and what a serious socialist approach to climate change would actually look like.In this week's Backroom episode on Patreon, I go further into degrowth, the degrowth debate, and the conflict between ecological limits, abundance, socialism, and industrial modernity.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:45 Why climate activism failed00:07:00 Climate change as class war00:09:10 Production, not consumption00:16:58 Carbon taxes and backlash00:19:43 Agriculture and emissions00:33:45 The left, growth, and electrification00:39:27 Oil, Canada, and industrial politics00:41:06 Degrowth vs abundance00:49:03 The PMC problem00:56:21 Why green politics alienates workers01:24:00 Farmers and the working majority01:31:12 Environmental health and populism01:40:28 Nitrogen, industry, and decarbonization01:45:56 Electrification and climate jobs01:49:46 Backroom previewGUEST:Matt Huber, author of Climate Change as Class WarBook: Climate Change as Class WarFOLLOW 1Dime:• Substack (Articles and Essays): https://1dimereview.substack.com/• X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficial• Instagram: instagram.com/1dimeman• Check out my main channel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeeOutro Music by Karl CaseyLeave a like, drop a comment, and give the show a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to this.

This episode explores the profound influence of internet culture, AI, and technology on our spiritual lives, societal structures, and relationship with nature. Our conversation challenges listeners to question how digital immersion rewires our perception, connection, and authenticity, urging a conscious approach to technological integration.In this episode:The blurred lines between online culture and real-world interactions, and its effects on politics and community engagement.How the legacy of ancient institutions like the Roman Senate mirrors current political illusions and elite control.The rise of digital spirituality and the risks of over-reliance on technology for ancient practices like druidry.Concerns around AI's environmental footprint, resource consumption, and potential to disrupt natural ecosystems.The psychological effects of digital saturation—anxiety, attention span decline, and loss of mental resilience.The philosophical dilemma of AI perceived as a god or oracle, and its implications for spiritual authenticity.The importance of grounding in nature and real-world experiences as antidotes to digital disconnection.How modern society's tendency toward instant gratification hampers patience, effort, and genuine skill development.The potential for digital tools to preserve culture versus their risk of eroding authentic traditions.Ethical considerations surrounding AI's role in spirituality and the need for consciousVisit Luke's website for more information.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our podcast for more enlightening discussions. stewardshipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/greyhorn-pagans-podcast--6047518/support.Make sure to subscribe to our Patreon for more!Greyhorn Pagans Patreon

For decades, renowned environmental writer Elizabeth Kolbert has taken readers to remote corners of the planet to understand how all life is connected—and how our planet is changing. She's covered everything from the collapse of insect populations to the success of one town's effort to go carbon neutral.  Host Flora Lichtman speaks with Kolbert about the undeniable heaviness of our current climate moment, how the splendor of the Great Barrier Reef “tilted” her worldview, and the messy business of trying to solve environmental problems.  In March and April, the Science Friday Book Club is reading Kolbert's latest book, “Life on a Little-Known Planet.” It's a collection of essays she's written over the years. Check out the Book Club to read along. Guest: Elizabeth Kolbert is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of several books, including “Life on a Little-Known Planet: Dispatches from a Changing World.” Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with science writer and sceptic Michael Shermer to debate truth, morality, atheism, and whether reason alone can ground a moral system.We examine David Hume's is-ought problem, the foundations of human flourishing, and Shermer's argument that survival and well-being provide a rational basis for ethics. I challenge him on whether this is simply a different kind of leap of faith, and whether Enlightenment liberalism ultimately rests on inherited Judeo-Christian assumptions about the individual, the soul, and human dignity.The conversation explores empiricism, pragmatism, evolution, and the limits of reason, alongside debates about Christianity, secular humanism, and whether religion provides measurable social benefits. We also tackle the legacy of New Atheism, the rise of woke ideology, environmentalism as a quasi-religion, and whether the moral arc of history truly bends toward justice.A wide-ranging and philosophical exchange about faith, reason, truth, and whether the modern West can defend its moral foundations without returning to religion.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 00:00 – Can You Derive Morality from Science?01:28 – Hume's Is–Ought Problem Explained05:00 – Why Human Flourishing Is the Moral Starting Point08:04 – Survival vs Death: The Ultimate Moral Question12:27 – Christianity vs Enlightenment Morality19:25 – Do Religious People Live Longer?23:04 – Empirical Truth vs Religious Truth25:00 – The Resurrection: Literal or Literary?28:14 – Can Reason Justify Reason?30:00 – Is Religion “Pragmatically True”?35:15 – New Atheism & the Rise of Wokeism38:06 – Environmentalism as a New Religion45:06 – Does History Bend Toward Justice?47:47 – Grooming Gangs, Slavery & Modern Injustice50:00 – Trans Ideology, Moral Reversal & Vigilance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Synopsis: What's it take for an independent media collective to last for almost 60 years? This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: It's almost unheard of for an independent media collective to survive as long as Third World Newsreel has. Since 1968, they have chronicled some of the most pivotal movements in human history and continue to expand on their collection of over 700 titles. There's lots to learn about how they've adapted through technological revolutions, political persecutions, philanthropic booms and busts — and how the oldest media arts collective in the U.S. is making do in today's “media carnage”, as Laura Flanders puts it. Joining us are JT Takagi, an independent filmmaker, sound recordist, and the longtime executive director of Third World Newsreel. Tami Gold is an artist and activist whose documentaries grapple with everything from imperialism to sex work. Her films include My Country Occupied, Another Brother and Land Rain Fire among many more. Puerto Rican-born Juan Carlos Dávila works in film as well as TV, where he reports on social movements around environmentalism, militarism and the struggles of the working class on the island. His films include The Stand-By Generation, Viequez: An Endless Battle and Drills of Liberation. Join us as we look at the past, present and future of Third World Newsreel and ask how film can be used as a tool for organizing. “I'd say we feel more urgent now than ever before. Every day there's something happening that makes it clear that our rights and liberties, and people's lives all over the world are at stake. Not being in touch with the history and media that shows the truth of what's going on is really decimating people's ability to, as Juan said, know what to follow and what to do.” - JT Takagi “We need to retake the theater, the physical space that is being ignored by the corporations. Perhaps now that is the opportunity that we have . . . A theater is being rented by people who are organizers, and they're using their collective spirit and know-how to organize huge, huge crowds to come.” - Tami Gold “People can shoot stuff with the phone . . . I see a lot in Puerto Rico that people are still wanting to produce with the corporate industry standards. Many young filmmakers like myself tend to think that we need so many personnel to be doing films. Right now we can actually make films with less.” - Juan Carlos Dávila Guests: •  Juan Carlos Dávila: Documentary Filmmaker, Multimedia Journalist, Puerto Rico Correspondent, Democracy Now! •  Tami Gold: Filmmaker, Artist, Activist •  JT Takagi: Executive Director, Third World Newsreel   Watch on YouTube this episode that includes video clips referenced in this episode from Third World Newsreel; PBS World Channel 11:30am ET Sundays and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast February 25th, 2026. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation.  Music Credit:  'Thrum of Soil' by Bluedot Sessions, 'Steppin' by Podington Bear, and original sound design by Jeannie Hopper Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends   RESOURCES:   Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: •  Dolores Huerta & Ellen Gavin: Creative Courage in the Face of Fascism- Watch / Listen:  Full Uncut Conversation and Episode Cut  •  BIPOC Press for the People: Bursting the Corporate Media Bubble- Watch / Listen: Episode Cut •  Meet the BIPOC Press: Is Worker-Owned Media the Future of Journalism?- Watch / Listen:  Episode Cut   Related Articles and Resources: •  Documentaries Ripped From the Headlines Are Becoming Harder to See, by Marc Tracy, December 18, 2024, The New York Times •  My Country Occupied, Documentary by Tami Gold •  La Generación Del Estanbai (The Standby Generation), Documentary by Juan C. Davila and Third World Newsreel, Trailer •  Why Frederick Wiseman Was the Greatest Documentary Filmmaker Ever, by Richard Brody, February, 17, 2026, The New Yorker •. Fredrick Weissman Filmmaker, Producer and Theater Director, Zipporah Films Inc •  Drills of Liberation, Documentary by Juan C. 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On this special episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, Brie sits down with environmentalist, author, and activist Leah Thomas (aka @greengirlleah) for a heartfelt conversation about caring for the planet in a way that centers people. What first drew Brie to Leah was her soft, joyful approach to sustainability; educating without shame and action rooted in love. Together, they explore how environmentalism isn't just about trees and carbon footprints, but about clean water, safe communities, and making sure everyone has access to a healthy place to live.Leah shares how her journey began with a love for animals and evolved into a powerful mission of intersectional environmentalism and the belief that we can't protect the planet without also protecting marginalized communities. The two dive into climate anxiety, sustainable fashion, crafting with kids, and how small, realistic steps at home can create meaningful change. It's honest, grounding, and deeply inspiring.This episode is a reminder that we are not separate from nature, we are part of it. Healing the Earth starts with how we treat each other, our neighborhoods, and ourselves. Press play for a conversation that will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and ready to care for our shared home in a whole new way. Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did you hear Emery's announcement on Friday?  Here are a few more details on how we arrived at that point, and what will happen NEXT WEEK in that time slot. Then, we talk with Kevin Mooney about his new book, "Climate Porn."

What if language was not a tool for naming things, but a vibration of relationship? What if intelligence wasn't a human asset, but an ecological rhythm? What if consciousness is not what happens in our heads—but what happens between us, through us, with the land, with water, with wind? Come gather for a conversation with Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Cheyenne River Lakota elder, host of First Voices Radio, master musician, and steward of relational ways of knowing. Rooted in the vibrational teachings of the old Lakota language, a language shaped by Earth and used to speak with, not about, Tiokasin invites us to unlearn the dominance of human-centered thought and listen again to Earth as consciousness. First Voices Indigenous Radio Butterfly Against the Wind Topics 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:48 Introducing Tiokasin Ghosthorse 01:28 Tiokasin's Background and Philosophy 04:36 The Concept of Land Acknowledgement 05:59 Relational Values and Indigenous Wisdom 08:02 Language and Consciousness 16:09 Mystery and Present Consciousness 27:54 Environmentalism and Connection to Earth 35:04 Understanding WIA and Innocence 36:34 The Role of Elders and Wisdom 37:58 Relational Intelligence vs. Western Education 39:14 Cultural Trauma and Language Suppression 45:41 Earth Consciousness and Modern Anxiety 50:04 The Illusion of Control and AI 58:38 Ceremony and Earth Cycles 01:03:32 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Connect with more with Tiokasin and dozens of other speakers and elders in the SAND film Series The Eternal Song Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

Environmentalism is a precursor to mass casualties. Plus, states implementing normal curricula in school are outperforming schools still stuck in Common Core methods.

Unifying a Partisan Nation Around NatureNature is Nonpartisan is a bipartisan, solutions-focused coalition working to unite Americans around shared environmental goals. By fostering cross-party support for conservation and land stewardship, the organization hopes to reframe climate action as a unifying national priority rather than a partisan fight. Establishing Nature as Middle GroundIn recent years, environmental politics in the U.S. have been paralyzed by partisan gridlock, stalling climate progress. Nature is Nonpartisan aims to break this deadlock by reframing environmentalism around common-sense values, such as safety, access to the outdoors, and community well-being. By engaging Americans across the political spectrum, the coalition seeks to depoliticize climate solutions and ground them in conservation principles that resonate more universally: protecting public lands, supporting disaster-affected communities, and ensuring access to clean air and water.This approach gained national attention in early 2025 when founder and CFO Benji Backer, alongside coalition members, briefed White House staff on nonpartisan conservation strategies. A meeting scheduled for fifteen minutes extended well over an hour, ultimately influencing President Trump's unexpected June 2025 signing of the “Make America Beautiful Again” executive order. The order focuses on conserving public lands, safeguarding wildlife, and securing clean drinking water. Backer underscored that wildfires, drought, and ecosystem collapse don't just affect the environment; they threaten billions in outdoor-recreation revenue and undermine the hunting, fishing, and farming traditions valued across political lines.Nature is Nonpartisan's narrative emphasizes that environmental protection is not only about climate, but also the American landscape, economic security, and the natural heritage millions rely on and cherish.Conservation as Climate ActionNature is Nonpartisan's work centers on four key conservation areas: managing forests to reduce wildfire risk, enhancing water quality and improving water infrastructure, enhancing natural disaster resilience, and promoting responsible land stewardship. Together, these priorities offer a practical, bipartisan path to protect ecosystems and communities most vulnerable to climate change.Overall, emphasizing conservation provides a widely palatable, bipartisan entry point into climate action. By restoring ecosystems, sequestering carbon, and protecting biodiversity, these efforts simultaneously strengthen local economies — particularly in rural regions dependent on recreation and natural-resource industries — while building long-term climate resilience. The Tension Beneath the SurfaceDespite its promise, Nature is Nonpartisan's work exists within a fraught political landscape. Environmentalism and conservatism are still often framed as ideologically incompatible, a perception the organization works actively to undo. While the “Make America Beautiful Again” executive order signals progress, critics argue it may be more symbolic than substantive, especially given President Trump's longstanding dismissal of climate science. Some fear the order could serve more as a political performance than a genuine environmental advancement.These tensions point to the broader challenge: decades of conservative skepticism toward climate science have made it difficult to ensure follow-through on policy. Nature is Nonpartisan hopes to continue confronting this distrust by reframing environmental protection around nationally shared values — family, future generations, clean water, clean air, and access to the outdoors — whether one is a Midwestern farmworker or a city resident.The Power of Words and Bipartisan PolicyCommunications Director Amelia Joy emphasizes that language is crucial to keeping these efforts genuinely nonpartisan. Because the word “climate” has become politically charged, Nature is Nonpartisan often avoids leading with it. Instead, Joy notes that many of the organization's core priorities, from wildfire prevention to natural disaster resilience, are climate issues, but by centering them in everyday terms, the coalition can build durable, cross-party support that can outlast any single administration.Policy Director Maya Cohn adds that progress doesn't have to depend on who is in office. She emphasizes that policy advances can happen under any president or Congress if people are willing to work across political lines. For her, bridging divides and having honest conversations, even with those you disagree with, is the only way to create long-lasting environmental solutions.About the GuestsAmelia Joy is the Communications Director at Nature is Nonpartisan and identifies as Conservative. Maya Cohn is the Policy Director at Nature is Nonpartisan and identifies as Progressive.ResourcesAbout — Nature Is NonpartisanEstablishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission – The White HouseMake America Beautiful Again — Nature Is NonpartisanFurther ReadingQ&A: Meet the conservative working to make environmentalism nonpartisanFraming Climate Action as Patriotic and Status Quo-Friendly Increases Liberals' and Conservatives' Belief in Climate ChangeHow this group got Trump to sign a pro-environment executive order - The Washington Post  For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/unifying-a-partisan-nation-around-nature-with-amelia-joy-and-maya-cohn/

Critical Consciousness: Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education (Routledge, 2025) provides insight into the antagonism and disputative dialogue present in contemporary discourse. Taking a broad, pluralistic psychoanalytic perspective, the authors shed light on how and why ideology and conflict have infiltrated education, environmentalism, and psychoanalysis. This book unpacks forms of indoctrination and rejection of new ideas in environmentalism, considers the desubjectification of the human in mental health "services," and assesses how the educational world needs leaders who can articulate unspoken educational aims that perpetuate inequalities, hidden oppression, and their pathogenic effects on disenfranchised groups. This book takes account of the competing schools of psychoanalysis, their members' dismissiveness and enmity toward each other, and their rationalized resistances to discussion across the aisles. From that viewscape, a challenging path forward is proposed. Critical Consciousness is of great interest to psychoanalysts in practice and in training, and to readers interested in the psychological aspects of dehumanization, competition, and opposing group identity. Ben Greenberg, PsyD is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and founding director of the Center for Dynamic Practice in Santa Fe, NM. After a wonderful recent conversation with Tracy Morgan about Psychoanalysis, she suggested I become a host to do interviews about a few books I mentioned I'm excited about. I love to hear interviews about new books. I have published several scientific papers among other written media, and am working on a few book manuscripts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

Critical Consciousness: Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education (Routledge, 2025) provides insight into the antagonism and disputative dialogue present in contemporary discourse. Taking a broad, pluralistic psychoanalytic perspective, the authors shed light on how and why ideology and conflict have infiltrated education, environmentalism, and psychoanalysis. This book unpacks forms of indoctrination and rejection of new ideas in environmentalism, considers the desubjectification of the human in mental health "services," and assesses how the educational world needs leaders who can articulate unspoken educational aims that perpetuate inequalities, hidden oppression, and their pathogenic effects on disenfranchised groups. This book takes account of the competing schools of psychoanalysis, their members' dismissiveness and enmity toward each other, and their rationalized resistances to discussion across the aisles. From that viewscape, a challenging path forward is proposed. Critical Consciousness is of great interest to psychoanalysts in practice and in training, and to readers interested in the psychological aspects of dehumanization, competition, and opposing group identity. Ben Greenberg, PsyD is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and founding director of the Center for Dynamic Practice in Santa Fe, NM. After a wonderful recent conversation with Tracy Morgan about Psychoanalysis, she suggested I become a host to do interviews about a few books I mentioned I'm excited about. I love to hear interviews about new books. I have published several scientific papers among other written media, and am working on a few book manuscripts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Critical Consciousness: Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education (Routledge, 2025) provides insight into the antagonism and disputative dialogue present in contemporary discourse. Taking a broad, pluralistic psychoanalytic perspective, the authors shed light on how and why ideology and conflict have infiltrated education, environmentalism, and psychoanalysis. This book unpacks forms of indoctrination and rejection of new ideas in environmentalism, considers the desubjectification of the human in mental health "services," and assesses how the educational world needs leaders who can articulate unspoken educational aims that perpetuate inequalities, hidden oppression, and their pathogenic effects on disenfranchised groups. This book takes account of the competing schools of psychoanalysis, their members' dismissiveness and enmity toward each other, and their rationalized resistances to discussion across the aisles. From that viewscape, a challenging path forward is proposed. Critical Consciousness is of great interest to psychoanalysts in practice and in training, and to readers interested in the psychological aspects of dehumanization, competition, and opposing group identity. Ben Greenberg, PsyD is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and founding director of the Center for Dynamic Practice in Santa Fe, NM. After a wonderful recent conversation with Tracy Morgan about Psychoanalysis, she suggested I become a host to do interviews about a few books I mentioned I'm excited about. I love to hear interviews about new books. I have published several scientific papers among other written media, and am working on a few book manuscripts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Critical Consciousness: Beyond Impasses in Environmentalism, Psychoanalysis, and Education (Routledge, 2025) provides insight into the antagonism and disputative dialogue present in contemporary discourse. Taking a broad, pluralistic psychoanalytic perspective, the authors shed light on how and why ideology and conflict have infiltrated education, environmentalism, and psychoanalysis. This book unpacks forms of indoctrination and rejection of new ideas in environmentalism, considers the desubjectification of the human in mental health "services," and assesses how the educational world needs leaders who can articulate unspoken educational aims that perpetuate inequalities, hidden oppression, and their pathogenic effects on disenfranchised groups. This book takes account of the competing schools of psychoanalysis, their members' dismissiveness and enmity toward each other, and their rationalized resistances to discussion across the aisles. From that viewscape, a challenging path forward is proposed. Critical Consciousness is of great interest to psychoanalysts in practice and in training, and to readers interested in the psychological aspects of dehumanization, competition, and opposing group identity. Ben Greenberg, PsyD is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, and founding director of the Center for Dynamic Practice in Santa Fe, NM. After a wonderful recent conversation with Tracy Morgan about Psychoanalysis, she suggested I become a host to do interviews about a few books I mentioned I'm excited about. I love to hear interviews about new books. I have published several scientific papers among other written media, and am working on a few book manuscripts as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/spiritual-practice-and-mindfulness

Anti-impact environmentalists want you dead; they will settle, in the short term, for you to feel guilty for existing, producing and consuming, and willing to comply with any degree of central planning and freedom curtailment to “save the planet” from you.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/environmentalism-anti-humanism

Anti-impact environmentalists want you dead; they will settle, in the short term, for you to feel guilty for existing, producing and consuming, and willing to comply with any degree of central planning and freedom curtailment to “save the planet” from you.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/environmentalism-anti-humanism

Avatar Fire and Ash: Episode 377 - We've mastered the other elements, but now Avatar has to master FIRE as we discuss the third entry in the global phenomenon Avatar: Fire and Ash on Normies Like Us! I see you! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/

[This episode originally aired April 2,2025] The secondhand clothing market isn't equipped for textile recycling. So when your donated clothes don't sell, where do they end up?With the rise of overconsumption and fast fashion, clothes have piled up in thrift stores, landfills, and incinerators around the world. Countries like Ghana and Chile are dealing with fashion waste from countries like the U.S., UK, and China, and the impacts are vast. Mountains of clothes lead to fires, polluted waterways, dying ocean life, and lost livelihoods. So how do we stop the cycle? How can we donate with purpose and dignity, and get fashion brands to actually take accountability for the full lifecycle of their clothes?Listen to hear what our community does with their used clothes, how a new law could force companies to clean up their act, and how Los Angeles's Suay Sew Shop is dealing with the untenable amount of clothing donations from wildfire relief. ➡️ If you want to support Suay Sew Shop, you can browse their site here and contribute to their Textiles Aren't Trash fire relief campaign. By the way, you can earn rewards for Suay purchases and donations in the Commons app!

Find the 9 Points Rating system here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our review of Avatar: The Way of Water here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-12-29T20_39_12-08_00 In this episode, hosts Maverick and Avalon delve into the third installment of the Avatar series, Fire and Ash. They discuss their initial impressions, character developments, and the overarching themes of grief, family, and environmentalism. The conversation highlights the film's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in storytelling and character arcs, while also addressing the portrayal of villains and the visual spectacle that James Cameron is known for. They discuss the significance of family loyalty, environmentalism, and the complexities of characters like Spider, who struggles with identity and consistency. The conversation highlights the film's exploration of faith and the overarching themes of human greed versus nature, while also critiquing character arcs and emotional engagement.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash' Review10:46 Opening Scene16:21 Jake Sully27:53 Miles Quaritch & Other Villains37:57 Tension & Stakes43:49 Themes & Messages48:30 Miles 'Spider' Socorro55:33 Neytiri59:26 Lo'ak1:04:28 Kiri1:09:18 Lasting Impact#avatar #fireandash #jakesully #milesquaritch #spider #neytiri #loak #kiri #tuk #film #filmreview #pandora #alostplot #avatarfireandash #fantasy

Find the 9 Points Rating system here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our review of Avatar: The Way of Water here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-12-29T20_39_12-08_00 In this episode, hosts Maverick and Avalon delve into the third installment of the Avatar series, Fire and Ash. They discuss their initial impressions, character developments, and the overarching themes of grief, family, and environmentalism. The conversation highlights the film's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in storytelling and character arcs, while also addressing the portrayal of villains and the visual spectacle that James Cameron is known for. They discuss the significance of family loyalty, environmentalism, and the complexities of characters like Spider, who struggles with identity and consistency. The conversation highlights the film's exploration of faith and the overarching themes of human greed versus nature, while also critiquing character arcs and emotional engagement.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash' Review10:46 Opening Scene16:21 Jake Sully27:53 Miles Quaritch & Other Villains37:57 Tension & Stakes43:49 Themes & Messages48:30 Miles 'Spider' Socorro55:33 Neytiri59:26 Lo'ak1:04:28 Kiri1:09:18 Lasting Impact#avatar #fireandash #jakesully #milesquaritch #spider #neytiri #loak #kiri #tuk #film #filmreview #pandora #alostplot #avatarfireandash #fantasy

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Author or The Real Environmentalists, Jim Beach from The School for Startups, Joe Massa from Podtopia and Nicky Wake from Chapter 2 Dating. In this eye-opening episode, entrepreneur and author of The Real Envivonmentalists, Jim Beach challenges everything you think you know about climate change and environmentalism. He makes the bold case that the real heroes aren't politicians or celebrity activists, but profit-driven entrepreneurs quietly solving massive environmental problems through innovation and hard work. He also shares insights from his experience as the founder of the School for Startups. Read more at: https://realenvironmentalist.com/ and at: https://schoolforstartups.com/ Joe Massa is a podcasting veteran, media strategist, and host of The Measuring Post, and the owner of Podtopia Network, a full-service podcast network that helps creators launch, grow, and monetize their shows while connecting them with top-tier guests and sponsors. Read more at: https://www.podtopianetwork.com/ Nicky Wake is the inspiring founder of Chapter 2 Daing, who transformed her own heartbreaking loss into a powerful, compassionate community helping widows and widowers find connection, hope, and their next chapter. Read more at: https://chapter2dating.app/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes. Chapters (00:00:00) - PODCAST: Starting a Business(00:00:36) - Passive to Profit(00:01:54) - What's the One Mind Shift That separates Business Startups from Just(00:04:15) - Mel Robbins on Just Do It(00:04:56) - How to Start a Law Practice(00:06:45) - Real Environmentalists: The Real Heroes(00:13:58) - The 10 Biggest Celebrity Hypocrites(00:16:11) - In the Elevator With Climate Change(00:17:20) - Are We Harming the Climate?(00:19:22) - Jim Beach on Capitalism and Environmentalism(00:23:51) - Car Shield(00:25:05) - Better Health Insurance for You(00:26:05) - Jim Beach on His School of Entrepreneurship(00:31:45) - What Does an Entrepreneur Need to Know About Law?(00:33:22) - Pioneer Program: Passage to Profit(00:34:40) - AI in Business(00:36:20) - How AI is Automating Your Business(00:38:21) - Are You Using AI In Your Dating Apps?(00:41:47) - Talking Tech: ChatGPT and More(00:43:43) - Are You Using AI in Your Law Firm?(00:47:01) - AI for Business: Considering Your Blind Spots(00:48:30) - Divorce Debt Relief Hotline(00:51:08) - Copyright Law: Singing Songs Should Be Paid(00:54:58) - Podtopia Network: Full-Service Podcast Network(00:58:38) - How to Get Your Voice Heard in the Media(01:03:25) - SEO for Podcasts and LLM's(01:05:37) - How to Break Through in Podcasting(01:08:04) - In the Elevator With Podcast Creator Joe Massa(01:10:28) - How to Connect with Joe Massa(01:10:58) - Widow Dating(01:16:10) - Widows' Fire vs. Chapter 2 Dating App(01:18:53) - Widows in Tech: From Business to Community(01:24:34) - How Can People Find You?(01:25:14) - Turnabout Ranch(01:26:19) - Old Keys, New Life(01:27:31) - Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:28:49) - Jim Beach(01:30:06) - Inventors: The Corridor Principle(01:31:08) - What's Your Secret to Success as an Entrepreneur?(01:32:55) - Passage to Profit

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Curtis interviews Alex Newman to discuss the dystopian climate control agenda. Even as Trump is disconnecting America from the UN's Climate Controls, the Globalists are plotting to enslave the planet with Carbon Passports, Carbon Taxes, Digital IDs, and Digital currency. They are pursuing these controls at breakneck speed, under the guise of “Saving the Planet.” This issue will never go away, because it is a religion for those who worship the creation instead of the Creator (Romans 1). This episode will equip you to push back against the lies and fight for truth.

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Neil Chilson, former FTC chief technologist and head of AI policy at the Abundance Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to sort through the fact and fiction about artificial intelligence, explain AI's role in the job market, health care, and politics, and examine the legal challenges that come with governing its use.You can find Chilson's book Getting Out of Control: Emergent Leadership in a Complex World here. If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.  

Bill Gates and the Decline of Apocalyptic Environmentalism — Steven Hayward — Hayward analyzes Bill Gates'srecent statement that climate apocalypse is not imminent, characterizing this admission as a potential "death knell" for alarmist environmentalism. Hayward traces the intellectual shift from 1960s Kennedy-era liberal optimism emphasizing growth and technological progress to 1970s Malthusian pessimism predicting resource exhaustion, arguing that modern environmental activism is systematically failing because its catastrophic predictions regarding resource depletion have proven factually incorrect. 1931

PREVIEW — Professor Steven Hayward — The Shift from Optimism to Environmental Gloom. John Batchelor and Professor Steven Hayward trace the intellectual origins of "apocalyptic environmentalism" to the comprehensive collapse of liberal optimism during the turbulent 1960s. Hayward argues that catastrophic policy failures regarding Vietnam War prosecution, escalating urban crime, and intractable poverty discredited liberal governance ideology, displacing the Kennedy-era sunniness and technological optimism with a persistent cultural pessimism that catalyzed the environmental catastrophism of the 1970s. Hayward documents how this ideological shift from confidence to apocalyptic gloom sustained Republican political victories throughout subsequent decades, establishing enduring conservative demographic coalitions opposing progressive environmental regulation predicated on existential doom narratives.

Benji Backer - Founder of the American Conservation Coalition, the largest right-of-center environmental organization in the country. In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Cam sits down with Benji Backer to discuss politics, leadership, the environment, and finding common ground in a divided world. From death threats and conspiracy theories to public land sell-offs, affordable housing, screen time's impact on mental health, and the future of American conservation, this is one of the most honest and thoughtful political discussions you'll hear this year. Whether you're left, right, or somewhere in between, this conversation proves that love for nature and clean communities can unite us all. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes  Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/  Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com  Follow Benji: https://www.instagram.com/benjibacker/  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Getting into Politics, Death Threats, and a Love for the Environment 00:09:06 – The Government's Approach to Leadership & Their Focus on Social Media 00:15:37 – Senate Caucuses, Conspiracy Theories, and Corruption in the Government 00:24:26 – Van Jones, the Best Advice Benji Has Gotten, and the Public Land Sell Offs 00:31:54 – Public Land Sales, Affordable Housing, and the Importance of Connection to Nature 00:46:16 – Screen Time, Depression, and Rewarding Leaders with an Environmental Plan 00:50:34 – Discussions with People Outside Your Circle 00:58:26 – Aaron Rodgers: Respect for Someone That's Always Evolving 01:02:53 – United by Nature, Trump on Public Lands Stance, and The Big Beautiful Bill 01:12:40 – Improving the Health and Cleanliness of our Communities 01:16:51 – Mineral and Energy Extraction, Mining, and Climate Change 01:25:35 – Environmentalism and Climate Change & Finding Truth in the Movement 01:30:27 – Earning Trust While Building a Movement 01:34:36 – Making a Difference Without Pushing an Agenda 01:37:51 – Final Thoughts

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Environmentalism has typically focused on outdoor air quality, but climate change is pushing more people indoors more of the time, even as airborne pathogens and wildfire smoke challenge indoor air quality. I discuss the fight for better indoor air with Dr. Georgia Lagoudas, who recently coordinated a global pledge declaring it a basic human right. We dig into what pollutes indoor air, the technologies that can keep it clean, and the enormous social and economic benefits clean air in schools. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe

Ed Morrissey, Managing Editor at Hot Air, and host of the Ed Morrissey Podcast, joins Seth to discuss Ornitography, environmentalism versus conservationism, the latest in the Jeffrey Epstein files scandal, New York Senator Chuck Schumer’s plummeting popularity in The Democratic Party, former First Lady Michelle Obama’s recent comments about a future run for president, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On October 20th, 2025, Arthur Waskow – a revolutionary activist and teacher of Torah – died at the age of 92. He was an inspiration to our work at Judaism Unbound in more ways than we can articulate. Even as our organization was launched when he was already in his 80s, he found so many ways to collaborate with us and offer his unique forms of Torah to our audiences. He presented at 5 consecutive ShavuotLIVE gatherings, frequently moving attendees to tears, welcomed Judaism Unbound as a partner for many of his programs with The Shalom Center, and was twice a guest on this podcast.For those who would feel moved to hear from Arthur's voice shortly after his passing, we wanted to re-release those two appearances of his on Judaism Unbound. The first is Episode 166, entitled The Freedom Seder, and the second is a bonus episode called Confronting Carbon Pharaohs.Well into his 90s, Arthur Waskow was committed in mind, spirit, and body to the betterment of our world. He reminded us, over and over, that the word Adamah – meaning earth or soil – and the word Adam – meaning earthling, are intertwined, meaning all of us as earthlings are inherently connected to the planet, earth, that we live on. May his memory be for a blessing and a revolution. ----------------------------------Donations in honor of Arthur Waskow's life and legacy can be directed to The Shalom Center -- an organization he founded -- via this link.

Birth rates are crashing worldwide. After the Spike author Dean Spears reveals why depopulation — not overpopulation — threatens humanity's future.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1180What We Discuss with Dean Spears:Global depopulation is coming. Birth rates are falling worldwide and will soon drop below replacement level, causing population to peak then decline rapidly within decades.Depopulation won't solve climate change. Environmental problems are solved by changing what people do, not reducing population. Timing doesn't align with climate urgency.Government birth rate policies largely fail. Of 26 countries with birth rates below 1.9, none have returned above 2.0 despite various incentives and programs.Fewer people means fewer innovations. People generate the ideas and technologies that solve problems. Depopulation reduces humanity's capacity for progress.Start conversations about population stabilization. Rather than endless decline, we can work toward stabilizing population and making parenting more feasible and fair.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Skims: skims.com, survey: podcasts: JHSAudible: Visit audible.com/jhs or text JHS to 500-500FlyKitt: 15% off: flykitt.com, code JORDANProgressive: Free online quote: progressive.comHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.