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David Autor took his first economics class at 29 years old. Now he's one of the central academics studying the labor market. The M.I.T. economist and Steve dissect the impact of technology on labor, spar on A.I., and discuss why economists can sometimes be oblivious. SOURCES:David Autor, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. RESOURCES:"Does Automation Replace Experts or Augment Expertise? The Answer Is Yes," by David Autor (Joseph Schumpeter Lecture at the European Economic Association Annual Meeting, 2024).“Applying AI to Rebuild Middle Class Jobs,” by David Autor (NBER Working Paper, 2024).“New Frontiers: The Origins and Content of New Work, 1940–2018,” by David Autor, Caroline Chin, Anna Salomons, and Bryan Seegmiller (The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2024).“Bottlenecks: Sectoral Imbalances and the US Productivity Slowdown,” by Daron Acemoglu, David Autor, and Christina Patterson (NBER Macroeconomics Annual, 2024)."Good News: There's a Labor Shortage," by David Autor (The New York Times, 2021)."David Autor, the Academic Voice of the American Worker," (The Economist, 2019).“Why Are There Still So Many Jobs? The History and Future of Workplace Automation,” by David Autor (The Journal of Economic Perspectives, 2015).“The Growth of Low-Skill Service Jobs and the Polarization of the US Labor Market,” by David Autor and David Dorn (The American Economic Review, 2013).“The China Syndrome: Local Labor Market Effects of Import Competition in the United States,” by David Autor, David Dorn, and Gordon H. Hanson (The American Economic Review, 2013). EXTRAS:"What Do People Do All Day?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024)."Daron Acemoglu on Economics, Politics, and Power," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2024)."You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Experiment," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022)."In Search of the Real Adam Smith," series by Freakonomics Radio (2022)."Max Tegmark on Why Superhuman Artificial Intelligence Won't be Our Slave," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021)."Automation," by Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (2019).

Penn State Football started winter workouts last week and Spring Football is around the corner.  James Franklin and his team must revamp their offense if they want to take the next step forward and become an elite program. They are close! Only the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes have been in their way. Good News: There is no Michigan football on their schedule this year as the Big 10 will no longer have divisions. Ohio State is still on the slate and so is Big 10 newcomer USC. The Nittany Lions must add vertical explosiveness to their offensive attack. That was truly their lone weakness last season. Will a new Ohio State Buckeyes receiver from the transfer portal and a new offensive coordinator make a difference for the Nittany Lions in 2024? We will answer that very question. #WeAre.   Also, Matt Painter and the second ranked Purdue Boilermakers basketball team suffered a loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes this weekend in the debut for the Buckeyes new interim head coach, Jake Diebler. (1-0 is a great start!).  Plus we list our Big 10 Top 10 observations from this weekend around the conference. It's all on the way so tune in to Locked on Big 10 with Craig Shemon!    Connect on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10  Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com     Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Good News: There's no shyness DNA!Are you describing yourself as shy? The good news is it's something you learned from the role models around you. You are the product of the environment you hang around in the most.Jim Rohn said, “You're the average of the 5 people you hang around with.”There's a country fair with a trapeze show by a family of performers. They've been walking on the high wire for generations. They introduce new baby family members to audiences. These infants grow up infront of audiences and it's their normal. What do you want your normal to be now?Get ready to learn first hand how you can go from that shy wallflower to oozing with confident as your walk into rooms of stranger.Check out what you'll learn:Since you learned how to be shy, you can also learn how to be something else that will elevate your lifeLearn how external validation and experiences has shaped your behavior, and how you can unlearn any habit with a new habitYou can begin to teach your nervous system new habits that will have others envious of your new confidence and skills.Links and resources mentioned in this episode:Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!Ready to Take the StageT...then this free resources is for you!Follow me on Instagram: @laurieann.murabitoClick and read more into over on my website.If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of my episodes.Thank you for listening,Laurie-Ann

Good News: There is a pathway to the end of the HIV/AIDS epidemic by the end of this decade! Link HERE The Good Word: A wonderful quote from Jane Austen! Good To Know: A brilliantly fun word fact… Good News: Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in Colombia is on the downswing! Link HERE! Wonderful World: […]

The book of Acts clearly shows the radical generosity of the 1st century church. How does it compare with church giving today? We'll explore that today on MoneyWise. Acts 4:32: Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. The church advancement team at Generis and the Barna Group did a survey to find out the status of giving today. It's called Revisiting the Tithe Offering, and it revealed a lot about how Christans are supporting the local church. Giving, of course, doesn't involve just money. As the saying goes, Christians should be generous with their time, talent and treasure. But not surprisingly, the vast majority of pastors, 94%, reported that they view member giving primarily through the lens of tithes and offerings, far exceeding other forms of generosity. Obviously, tithes and offerings are vital to the local church,so it's also not surprising that 98% of pastors said their church is primarily funded through individual donations. And the local church should be funded through member giving, rather than investment earnings or an endowment of some type. A church should have an emergency fund, something like a year's worth of operating expenses. But assets beyond that should be used for ministry or missions, in our opinion. GOOD NEWS There's some good news about Christian generosity as compared to Americans as a whole. Studies show that 60% of U.S. adults give to a charitable organization during the course of a year. A full 90% of practicing Christians who do attend church at least monthly and say their faith is important to them give to charity on an annual basis, and that charity includes giving to their local church. What does all this mean? Well, it actually makes perfect sense. In general, Christians are more generous than the population as a whole, as they should be. And believers who feel strongly about their faith and attending church regularly are more generous than those who don't, exactly as you'd expect. Here's a snapshot of US giving among three separate groups: - U.S. adults give an average of $916 a year to charities - Nominal Christians give slightly more, $1,165 a year - And practicing Christians give $3,000 a year more than triple that of the average American adult. WHERE SHOULD YOUR TITHE GO? Now, we occasionally get calls from listeners who want to know if it's okay to give their tithes and offerings to something other than their local church. We believe your tithe should go to your church. It's wonderful to give sacrificially to other ministries, but your first fruits should go where you're fed. So it's encouraging to see that the survey revealed most Christians agree. A full 75% think it's more generous to give to their local congregation. That clearly shows a commitment to the local church with regard to giving. THE NOT SO GOOD NEWS The next finding isn't quite so encouraging. While 55% of believers agree that all church members should financially support their local church, 51% also said there may also be circumstances when it's okay not to. An example of that would be volunteering at the local church. Surprisingly, about 60% of Christians in general (meaning nominal and practicing combined) said that members who are committed to volunteering have less of a financial obligation to support the church. And even more surprising, that percentage held true for practicing Christians. Sixty percent of those who attend regularly and hold strongly to their faith also believe that volunteering can be a substitute for financial giving. In our opinion, that's not right. Don't get us wrong, volunteering is important to the church! But if every member gives time and not a tithe, you soon wouldn't have a church. Volunteering should only be viewed as a substitute for financial giving if you're unable to be a percentage giver to your church. And even then, you should always try to give something as a form of worship. Remember what Jesus said about the widow who gave two small copper coins in Mark 12:43, Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● What funding options should you consider for rental home repairs? ● How do you go about buying an I-bond? ● What is the best way to fund the purchase of a home? ● What are your options for purchasing CDs? RESOURCES MENTIONED: ● Treasurydirect.gov Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

The book of Acts clearly shows the radical generosity of the 1st century church. How does it compare with church giving today? We'll explore that today on MoneyWise. Acts 4:32: Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. The church advancement team at Generis and the Barna Group did a survey to find out the status of giving today. It's called Revisiting the Tithe Offering, and it revealed a lot about how Christans are supporting the local church. Giving, of course, doesn't involve just money. As the saying goes, Christians should be generous with their time, talent and treasure. But not surprisingly, the vast majority of pastors, 94%, reported that they view member giving primarily through the lens of tithes and offerings, far exceeding other forms of generosity. Obviously, tithes and offerings are vital to the local church,so it's also not surprising that 98% of pastors said their church is primarily funded through individual donations. And the local church should be funded through member giving, rather than investment earnings or an endowment of some type. A church should have an emergency fund, something like a year's worth of operating expenses. But assets beyond that should be used for ministry or missions, in our opinion. GOOD NEWS There's some good news about Christian generosity as compared to Americans as a whole. Studies show that 60% of U.S. adults give to a charitable organization during the course of a year. A full 90% of practicing Christians who do attend church at least monthly and say their faith is important to them give to charity on an annual basis, and that charity includes giving to their local church. What does all this mean? Well, it actually makes perfect sense. In general, Christians are more generous than the population as a whole, as they should be. And believers who feel strongly about their faith and attending church regularly are more generous than those who don't, exactly as you'd expect. Here's a snapshot of US giving among three separate groups: - U.S. adults give an average of $916 a year to charities - Nominal Christians give slightly more, $1,165 a year - And practicing Christians give $3,000 a year more than triple that of the average American adult. WHERE SHOULD YOUR TITHE GO? Now, we occasionally get calls from listeners who want to know if it's okay to give their tithes and offerings to something other than their local church. We believe your tithe should go to your church. It's wonderful to give sacrificially to other ministries, but your first fruits should go where you're fed. So it's encouraging to see that the survey revealed most Christians agree. A full 75% think it's more generous to give to their local congregation. That clearly shows a commitment to the local church with regard to giving. THE NOT SO GOOD NEWS The next finding isn't quite so encouraging. While 55% of believers agree that all church members should financially support their local church, 51% also said there may also be circumstances when it's okay not to. An example of that would be volunteering at the local church. Surprisingly, about 60% of Christians in general (meaning nominal and practicing combined) said that members who are committed to volunteering have less of a financial obligation to support the church. And even more surprising, that percentage held true for practicing Christians. Sixty percent of those who attend regularly and hold strongly to their faith also believe that volunteering can be a substitute for financial giving. In our opinion, that's not right. Don't get us wrong, volunteering is important to the church! But if every member gives time and not a tithe, you soon wouldn't have a church. Volunteering should only be viewed as a substitute for financial giving if you're unable to be a percentage giver to your church. And even then, you should always try to give something as a form of worship. Remember what Jesus said about the widow who gave two small copper coins in Mark 12:43, Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● What funding options should you consider for rental home repairs? ● How do you go about buying an I-bond? ● What is the best way to fund the purchase of a home? ● What are your options for purchasing CDs? RESOURCES MENTIONED: ● Treasurydirect.gov Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

The book of Acts clearly shows the radical generosity of the 1st century church. How does it compare with church giving today? We'll explore that today on MoneyWise. Acts 4:32: Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. The church advancement team at Generis and the Barna Group did a survey to find out the status of giving today. It's called Revisiting the Tithe Offering, and it revealed a lot about how Christans are supporting the local church. Giving, of course, doesn't involve just money. As the saying goes, Christians should be generous with their time, talent and treasure. But not surprisingly, the vast majority of pastors, 94%, reported that they view member giving primarily through the lens of tithes and offerings, far exceeding other forms of generosity. Obviously, tithes and offerings are vital to the local church,so it's also not surprising that 98% of pastors said their church is primarily funded through individual donations. And the local church should be funded through member giving, rather than investment earnings or an endowment of some type. A church should have an emergency fund, something like a year's worth of operating expenses. But assets beyond that should be used for ministry or missions, in our opinion. GOOD NEWS There's some good news about Christian generosity as compared to Americans as a whole. Studies show that 60% of U.S. adults give to a charitable organization during the course of a year. A full 90% of practicing Christians who do attend church at least monthly and say their faith is important to them give to charity on an annual basis, and that charity includes giving to their local church. What does all this mean? Well, it actually makes perfect sense. In general, Christians are more generous than the population as a whole, as they should be. And believers who feel strongly about their faith and attending church regularly are more generous than those who don't, exactly as you'd expect. Here's a snapshot of US giving among three separate groups: - U.S. adults give an average of $916 a year to charities - Nominal Christians give slightly more, $1,165 a year - And practicing Christians give $3,000 a year more than triple that of the average American adult. WHERE SHOULD YOUR TITHE GO? Now, we occasionally get calls from listeners who want to know if it's okay to give their tithes and offerings to something other than their local church. We believe your tithe should go to your church. It's wonderful to give sacrificially to other ministries, but your first fruits should go where you're fed. So it's encouraging to see that the survey revealed most Christians agree. A full 75% think it's more generous to give to their local congregation. That clearly shows a commitment to the local church with regard to giving. THE NOT SO GOOD NEWS The next finding isn't quite so encouraging. While 55% of believers agree that all church members should financially support their local church, 51% also said there may also be circumstances when it's okay not to. An example of that would be volunteering at the local church. Surprisingly, about 60% of Christians in general (meaning nominal and practicing combined) said that members who are committed to volunteering have less of a financial obligation to support the church. And even more surprising, that percentage held true for practicing Christians. Sixty percent of those who attend regularly and hold strongly to their faith also believe that volunteering can be a substitute for financial giving. In our opinion, that's not right. Don't get us wrong, volunteering is important to the church! But if every member gives time and not a tithe, you soon wouldn't have a church. Volunteering should only be viewed as a substitute for financial giving if you're unable to be a percentage giver to your church. And even then, you should always try to give something as a form of worship. Remember what Jesus said about the widow who gave two small copper coins in Mark 12:43, Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● What funding options should you consider for rental home repairs? ● How do you go about buying an I-bond? ● What is the best way to fund the purchase of a home? ● What are your options for purchasing CDs? RESOURCES MENTIONED: ● Treasurydirect.gov Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

The book of Acts clearly shows the radical generosity of the 1st century church. How does it compare with church giving today? We'll explore that today on MoneyWise. Acts 4:32: Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. The church advancement team at Generis and the Barna Group did a survey to find out the status of giving today. It's called Revisiting the Tithe Offering, and it revealed a lot about how Christans are supporting the local church. Giving, of course, doesn't involve just money. As the saying goes, Christians should be generous with their time, talent and treasure. But not surprisingly, the vast majority of pastors, 94%, reported that they view member giving primarily through the lens of tithes and offerings, far exceeding other forms of generosity. Obviously, tithes and offerings are vital to the local church,so it's also not surprising that 98% of pastors said their church is primarily funded through individual donations. And the local church should be funded through member giving, rather than investment earnings or an endowment of some type. A church should have an emergency fund, something like a year's worth of operating expenses. But assets beyond that should be used for ministry or missions, in our opinion. GOOD NEWS There's some good news about Christian generosity as compared to Americans as a whole. Studies show that 60% of U.S. adults give to a charitable organization during the course of a year. A full 90% of practicing Christians who do attend church at least monthly and say their faith is important to them give to charity on an annual basis, and that charity includes giving to their local church. What does all this mean? Well, it actually makes perfect sense. In general, Christians are more generous than the population as a whole, as they should be. And believers who feel strongly about their faith and attending church regularly are more generous than those who don't, exactly as you'd expect. Here's a snapshot of US giving among three separate groups: - U.S. adults give an average of $916 a year to charities - Nominal Christians give slightly more, $1,165 a year - And practicing Christians give $3,000 a year more than triple that of the average American adult. WHERE SHOULD YOUR TITHE GO? Now, we occasionally get calls from listeners who want to know if it's okay to give their tithes and offerings to something other than their local church. We believe your tithe should go to your church. It's wonderful to give sacrificially to other ministries, but your first fruits should go where you're fed. So it's encouraging to see that the survey revealed most Christians agree. A full 75% think it's more generous to give to their local congregation. That clearly shows a commitment to the local church with regard to giving. THE NOT SO GOOD NEWS The next finding isn't quite so encouraging. While 55% of believers agree that all church members should financially support their local church, 51% also said there may also be circumstances when it's okay not to. An example of that would be volunteering at the local church. Surprisingly, about 60% of Christians in general (meaning nominal and practicing combined) said that members who are committed to volunteering have less of a financial obligation to support the church. And even more surprising, that percentage held true for practicing Christians. Sixty percent of those who attend regularly and hold strongly to their faith also believe that volunteering can be a substitute for financial giving. In our opinion, that's not right. Don't get us wrong, volunteering is important to the church! But if every member gives time and not a tithe, you soon wouldn't have a church. Volunteering should only be viewed as a substitute for financial giving if you're unable to be a percentage giver to your church. And even then, you should always try to give something as a form of worship. Remember what Jesus said about the widow who gave two small copper coins in Mark 12:43, Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ● What funding options should you consider for rental home repairs? ● How do you go about buying an I-bond? ● What is the best way to fund the purchase of a home? ● What are your options for purchasing CDs? RESOURCES MENTIONED: ● Treasurydirect.gov Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them to Questions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website at MoneyWise.org where you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29

Good News: There is enough water underground in the continent of Africa to handle a five-year drought, if handled correctly! Link HERE. The Good Word: A great thought from Henry David Thoreau. Good To Know: A fascinating little historic fact about tea and tea bags! Good News: Great news regarding a potential means to treat […]

Good News: The rewilding concept is being considered as a means to heal the deforestation of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, Link HERE. The Good Word: A fantastic quote from Archbishop Tutu! Good To Know: A fascinating fact about all those amazing colors of Autumn. Good News: There are amazing things that connect us all when we […]

Today we start a new series through Romans 8. Listen today as Pastor Philip speaks to the heart of the Good News: There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Good News: Austin, Texas, has voted a $7 BILLION upgrade for their infrastructure and public transportation, Link HERE. The Good Word: A splendid passage from Marcel Proust’s “In Search Of Lost Time”. Good To Know: A very fun bit of trivia about Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart! Good News: There has been a summertime, traveling, […]

Listen in now as Tim and Julie Harris give you the exact direction you need in your real estate business to make the most of the next 6 months. When you listen today you will learn exactly what to do every day for the next 6 months. Good News? There are really only 3 things you should do daily. Bad News? These things may be the very things you have been avoiding. Its not too late for you to make 2020 your best year ever. Listen now as Tim and Julie Harris congratulate and celebrate their clients who are having their best years ever.   Schedule A Free Coaching CallListen on iTunesListen on SpotifyListen on Stitcher

The Good News: There is a Path to Peace! by CityLight Church

Do you hate planning? Many creative women tell me they prefer to be spontaneous because it feels more authentic to them. The problem? They just don't get as much done as they'd like. So they don't move forward.   The secret answer to this problem? PLANNING.   But what if you hate to plan? Are you doomed to chaos the rest of your life? Good News: There's another way to get out of chaos, and it involves getting extremely clear on what you value the most.  Listen today & decide which way you want to go to move forward & achieve that goal?

We ran out of time. So Peter came back. And we talked...and talked...and talked... This is Part 2. Listen to Part 1 here if by chance you missed it. GOOD NEWS: There will be a Part 3. In Part 3, Peter is the interviewer ... and I'm on the hot seat. SUBSCRIBE NOW and you'll get it first. I'll be honest. This was one of my favorite conversations of all time. I felt a little guilty asking Peter to come back, but I couldn't resist. I hope you have a blast getting to know him even more than you did in the last episode. What a great guy. Do you like this interview? PLEASE SHARE it. Rate and review it. Share a link with a friend. Post a comment on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook. I REALLY appreciate your help getting the word out about the show. # EXTRAS: My HILARIOUS chat with Miriam Shor, aka Diana Trout, Peter's Younger co-star. My revealing conversation with Debi Mazar, aka Maggie, also Peter's Younger co-star. Peter's List of Films - well, a partial list. Behind-the-scenes photos of Peter + me. Get inside scoop - directly from me. Donate - and get my major appreciation! Buy Peter's new book, If the S in Moose Comes Loose. Watch Younger on TV Land. For all this and more, visit reallyfamouspodcast.com/now/peter-hermann. # Say hi on social media. Share your thoughts with me - and everyone! Twitter - @kara1to1 Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast Facebook - @karamayerrobinson # Thank you to: The RIU Plaza New York Times Square, where we recorded this episode. #itsriutime   # Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson Music - Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech - Creative Commons

Today’s episode covers the 3rd Missional Marketing Maxim. My goal is to transform the way you view your church website and brand. Instead of cringing, I want you to imagine your website and brand as a POWERFUL digital missionary. 3 Choices You Must Make About Your Church Website and Brand You’ve got a million decisions to make as a church planter. I’ve got good news and bad news when it comes to your decision about your website and brand. First, The Bad News… You have to make a decision about your church website and brand. There’s no neutral. No pause button. No ‘phone a friend’ escape. The Good News…There are only 3 options. You will do one of these three things, guaranteed. Discover what the 3 are so you can make use of the powerful missionary potential of your website. Grab Today’s Free Resource Get help turning your website and brand into a digital missionary. https://churchplanterstarterkit.com/4 Leave a review on iTunes and I'll give you and your church a shoutout!

07/02/2017Tim ChampGood News: There's a Man Carrying a JarMark 14:12-16

01/22/2017Tim ChampGood News: There's Good NewsMark 1:1,13,14-20

The Good News-There are plenty of sex workers in Las Vegas or Sexually I am saving myself for next girlfriend.   Another journal entry in an ongoing series of sometime comedic reflections of life as recorded by Jan Landy for Jan Landy on 09/13/2016 while driving in my car from where I am to where I am going or wherever I happen to be when inspiration hits me to record another podcast. These are my thoughts that I am documenting for myself so that if I ever find the time in the future to go back into the past to remember what I was thinking at the time, I will be able to listen to them.   This constantly changing podcast usually short and to the point produced and recorded by Jan Landy presents Jan Landy's thoughts and ramblings at the time of the recording. Ever changing, humorous, thought provoking, inspiring and sometimes informative. It is a mixture of comedy, positive thoughts and, on rare occasions will offer information on where SoundBroker.com has been and where it is going. If you like to laugh, stay motivated and keep abreast of the latest adventures of Jan Landy and SoundBroker.com, this podcast is worth a listen.

The Good News:There is a big increase organics in NZ.In past 3 years organic produce sales have increased by 25%, organic beverages increased by 80% and organic wine has quadrupled production.Franklin organic farmers grass roots organization of 300 people are organizing themselves by taking back control of their food supply, establishing community networks.Humans no need to be competitive, but cooperative relationships brings connection and happiness in communityOrganics NZ are still committed to be the worlds first organic country but Bhutan, Bali and Costa Rica are far closer. NZ organic growers definitely want NZ to lead. What we are dealing with:Though our Government is not talking organics to the world, ironically the world is talking organics to NZ. Especially China and Taiwan and milk supply for example, and if our food is contaminated the Chinese will instantly halt buying, because they are wanting 'NZs 100 percent pure products.'This superb, newsy, laughter ridden interview covers:Nestles - its problematic partnership with Fonterra.Fluoride - which is a toxic waste product in our drinking water.Cadmium - across NZ farms, in superphosphate - impacting both our health and animals. Damages the liver and kidneys in cattle and sheep that these organs in lambs and cattle over 18 months old are not allowed to be used for human consumption … and are being used for pet food? - is there a connection with NZ cats and renal failure?Plus, NZ cadmium rates are already higher that the maximum standards that they have in the European Union. This heavy metal is a time bomb in our farming sector and needs addressing. In Waikato where more than 160,000 hectares are contaminated to the point that would have been officially labelled as a contaminated site. It can no longer be classed as contaminated because changes to legislation in 2012 removed agricultural land from any contamination classification. A contemptible way to get rid of the problem, by our NZ Govt moving the goal posts.Milk - there is a growing consumer demand for raw milk in rural communities, that's not stripped of its nutrient value of probiotics, when milks is pasteurized, homogenized, UV'd etc. Raw milk is especially good for children and our Government actually knows this, but is reluctant to champion it.Food Labeling - If you cannot pronounce a food - don't eat it, and keep away from processed foods and eat only whole foods.Remember - food is medicine, drugs are not medicine.Diets - why low fat diets fail.Biotechnology - the constant allure of untold riches for big tech corporations, that our Government supports.Christchurch rebuild - organic gardens booming and better networks and health outcomes ensuring the security of their food is growing communities here.GE & GMOs - the continuing problems, the imperative of food labeling of contents and country of origin. GMOs pose a 59 billion dollar threat to the NZ economy and our Clean and Green image.Irradiated food - especially from Caboolture in Qld Australia, that radiates, tomatoes, capsicums and mangos with Cobalt-60. (don't touch)Buy local - grow local, eat local = fresh.Hospital food - the need of fresh vital food so as to heal ones body of both sickness and wounds, but under successive Governments has been ignored, but more so under the present Govt.Chicken cages - abolishing in 2023, but pigs in sow crates are doing better 2015.Bees - decline as are the butterflies = GE and pesticides.Keeping Auckland GE free - Pass local laws so that Ratepayers do not bear the costs if a GE outbreak takes place. Compel the biotech corporation to being responsible for their mistakes.GE Agriculture - is a dead end culture in the final analysis.Go organic, become healthy, get wise.www.organicnz.org.nz

Good News: There is a light at the end of the tunnel.  Bad news: It's a shitty light beer.