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Tracey Grist remained silent as the family of Matthew Restelli delivered emotional victim impact statements and a Utah judge condemned her as the "mastermind" of the murder conspiracy. Judge Roger Griffin called Grist "incredibly dangerous" before imposing consecutive prison sentences that are expected to keep her behind bars for the rest of her life.https://www.courttv.com/news/judge-calls-mastermind-tracey-grist-incredibly-dangerous-at-sentencing/https://www.ksl.com/article/51509429/american-fork-woman-to-be-sentenced-for-conspiring-to-kill-son-in-lawhttps://www.ksl.com/article/51486741/american-fork-woman-found-guilty-in-conspiracy-to-murder-son-in-lawThe Lacy Boles trial beginshttps://www.courttv.com/news/woman-charged-with-murder-claims-husband-took-his-own-life/Jiaying Chen has been charged with five felony counts of bigamy and two counts of intent to utter a fictitious bill/note/checkhttps://people.com/woman-accused-of-marrying-multiple-men-to-obtain-money-in-fraud-scheme-11999781Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/q8d35JBvCFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1
What happens when a river is finally allowed to run free? In this episode of Free the Falls, Mike and Elaine speak with environmental journalist and author Tara Lohan about her new book, “Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life.” Through stories gathered from bodies of water and communities across the country — including the Cuyahoga River — Lohan explores what happens when dams come down and nature gets a second chance. Along the way, she recounts everything from rafting through the Grand Canyon with scientists to discovering that even Disney's “Frozen 2” has a dam removal storyline. But as Lohan shares throughout the episode, some of the most compelling dam removal stories aren't found on the big screen; they're happening in real communities, where rivers have become a catalyst for bringing people together and reimagining what's possible for the future. Tara Lohan has been working as an environmental journalist and editor for more than 15 years. Her work has been published by the Nation, the American Prospect, Salon, High Country News, Grist, The Revelator, Adventure Journal and others. You can pick up a copy of "Undamned: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life" at Maple Leaf Gifts, located inside the visitors center at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (call for availability: 330-865-8065). Maple Leaf Gifts ➡️ summitmetroparks.org/gift-shop/ Free the Falls ➡️bit.ly/freethefalls Follow Summit Metro Parks: Facebook: summitmetroparks Instagram: summitmetroparks X: metro_parks
On today's show we take a deep look into universities, and education more broadly with Tristan Ahtone, Andrew Herscher, and Robert Warrior. We focus on a critique of land grant universities, which were built on land granted by the federal government. What we learn is that lands were stolen from Indigenous peoples through violence-based treaties and seizures. These 57 universities have used wealth derived from those initial acts of theft to buy more property, expand holdings, and enrich themselves. In contrast, we see the continued harm these universities do to Native peoples. This harm comes what Herscher calls “non-memory,” which creates knowledge that distorts and omits historical truths and impedes upon Indigenous futures. We talk about the deep damage non-memory does to education for all, and the ways people have fought back to retrieve, restore, and grow knowledge through scholar-journalist activism like the Land Grab University project.Tristan Ahtone (Kiowa) is Editor at Large at Grist and one of the foremost journalists covering Indigenous affairs in America. He previously served as Editor in Chief of the Texas Observer and Indigenous Affairs editor at High Country News. His investigations have been honored with a George Polk Award, an IRE Award, a Sigma Award, a National Magazine Award nomination, and investigative awards from the Gannett Foundation. A multiple Richard LaCourse Award winner, Ahtone was also named Journalist of the Year by Covering Climate Now in 2024. A past president of the Indigenous Journalists Association and a 2017 Nieman Fellow, he is a co-founder of the Indigenous News Alliance.Andrew Herscher's work endeavors to bring the study of architecture and cities to bear on struggles for justice, democracy, and self-determination across a range of global sites. He is the co-founder of a series of militant research collectives, including Detroit Resists, Settler Colonial City Project, and the We the People of Detroit Community Research Collective. His scholarly work include Violence Taking Place: The Architecture of the Kosovo Conflict (Stanford University Press, 2010); The Unreal Estate Guide to Detroit (University of Michigan Press, 2012); Displacements: Architecture and Refugee (Sternberg Press, 2017); The Global Shelter Imaginary: IKEA Humanitarianism and Rightless Relief (co-authored with Daniel Bertrand Monk, University of Minnesota Press, 2022); and Under the Campus, the Land: Anishinaabe Futuring, Colonial Non-Memory, and the Origin of the University of Michigan (University of Michigan Press, 2025). He is teaches at the University of Michigan in architecture, Native American and Indigenous studies, and the history of art. Robert Warrior is Hall Distinguished Professor of American Literature and Culture at the University of Kansas and a member/citizen of the Osage Nation. He is the author of Tribal Secrets: Recovering American Indian Intellectual Traditions (University of Minnesota Press, 1995) and The People and the Word: Reading Native Nonfiction (University of Minnesota Press, 2006), and coauthor of Like a Hurricane: The Indian Movement from Alcatraz to Wounded Knee (New Press, 1996), American Indian Literary Nationalism (University of New Mexico Press, 2008), and Reasoning Together: The Native Critics Collective (University of Oklahoma Press, 2009). He is past president of the American Studies Association and was the founding president of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (2009-10). He was the founding co-editor of Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAISA's journal) and edits the Indigenous Americas series at the University of Minnesota Press). Before moving to the University of Kansas, he taught at Stanford, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Illinois. In 2018, he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
All Praise To God - Psalm 103 - Matt Grist
The president has proposed a new leader for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. On this week's On the Media, a reckoning with the future of FEMA, and an interview with Trump's nominee to lead the agency. Plus, a FEMA worker starts an anonymous newsletter to share how cuts are hurting the agency. [01:56] Micah Loewinger brings us the final installment of OTM's miniseries American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA. Micah interviews Cameron Hamilton, an unqualified MAGA warrior brought in to take the agency down last year. When he refused to kill FEMA point blank, he was fired. Hamilton shares what it was like to work at FEMA under Kristi Noem. Earlier this month, Hamilton was nominated by the president to lead the agency – despite his lack of experience. [21:08] Micah interviews an anonymous FEMA worker who started a newsletter amid the chaos of Kristi Noem's leadership at DHS. The goal of the online publication, called Alt-FEMA, was to get the truth out about the agency's capacity — at a time when it was bleeding staff and experience. Its stated mission is to record “what is being dismantled: institutional knowledge, coordination capacity, and the ability to serve communities in crisis.” [31:21] Micah explores the future of FEMA, and the administration's plans to reduce the role of the agency in responding to disasters. We hear from a veteran FEMA staffer, MaryAnn Tierney, and a climate beat reporter at Grist, Jake Bittle, who wrestled with the proposed reforms. Micah also speaks to the Director of Emergency Management in Vermont, Eric Forand, and an emergency manager of a tribal nation on the West Coast about how diminished federal disaster funding could hurt their communities. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The jury returned its decision after several hours of deliberation following closing arguments that sharply contrasted a planned ambush theory with a chaotic self-defense claim. The verdict marks the culmination of days of testimony, including family members, law enforcement, forensic experts, and the defendant herself. The outcome now shifts the case into the sentencing phase, where the court will determine the consequences moving forward.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1
Day Five centered on Tracey Grist taking the stand in her own defense, where she denied planning the killing of Matthew Restelli and insisted prior comments about harming him were jokes, not serious intent. She told jurors she feared Matthew, claimed she did not instruct her son to shoot, and explained key prosecution points—like AirTags and her internet searches—as either related to the children or her interest in true crime. By the end of her testimony, the defense had reframed the case around her state of mind, arguing she was reacting to a volatile situation rather than orchestrating a planned ambush. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1
Day Six consisted of final jury instructions followed by closing arguments, with prosecutors telling jurors that the evidence showed a coordinated trap in which Tracey Grist lured Matthew Restelli to the home and helped create a false self-defense narrative afterward. Defense counsel argued the state had relied too heavily on cooperating family testimony and insisted reasonable doubt remained because the confrontation escalated quickly once Matthew entered the house. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1
Day Four shifted from family-call evidence into the prosecution's strongest emotional and forensic narrative: jurors heard jail audio in which Kevin Ellis told his sister, “I should've said no,” a statement prosecutors used to argue he regretted participating in a plan driven by Tracey Grist. The state also leaned heavily on expert testimony that the knife found near Matthew Restelli was inconsistent with an authentic self-defense struggle and appeared to have been placed after the shooting. By the end of the day, prosecutors had tightened the theory that the physical scene and later statements both pointed to a staged ambush rather than a spontaneous confrontation.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1
Day Three centered on the immediate aftermath inside the house, with jurors hearing from Diane Restelli as recorded calls were played in which Tracey Grist told Matthew's family, “Matt is dead,” while Diane testified she believed Kathryn was being coached during later calls. Officer testimony from Anthony Neil and Detective Wyatt Nicosia walked jurors through first-entry bodycam footage showing Kevin Ellis standing over Matthew's body and immediately framing the shooting as self-defense. The day ended with Utah DPS Sgt. Jen Faumuina introducing 3D Pharoah scene scans that set up the prosecution's later argument that the physical evidence did not match the family's original version of events.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1
Day Two of Tracey Grist's trial centered on prosecutors reinforcing Kathryn Restelli's account with neighbor, police, and forensic testimony. Jurors heard neighbors describe hearing multiple gunshots, saw surveillance timing evidence, and heard first responder testimony that a knife was found near Matthew Restelli — but forensic testing later showed no DNA from Matthew, Kathryn, Kevin, or Tracey on that knife. By the end of the day, the state had shifted from emotional conspiracy testimony to physical evidence designed to challenge the self-defense narrative.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1
On Day 1 of Tracey Grist's trial, prosecutors told jurors that Matthew Restelli was lured from California to Utah, entered Grist's darkened home, and was shot seven times within moments by Kevin Ellis. The state's key first witness, Kathryn Restelli, admitted she conspired with her mother and brother and testified that the murder idea began when her mother jokingly suggested they could kill Matthew and claim self-defense. Kathryn told jurors she later tried to back out, but said her mother responded, “I don't care, I'm doing it anyway,” and continued pushing the plan forward. Prosecutors used her testimony and text messages to argue that Tracey Grist was the driving force behind both the planning and the attempted cover story involving a knife placed in Matthew's non-dominant hand.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadFollow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1
Tracy Grist trial, Lego Heist, Kouri RichinsThe Tracy Grist trial in Utah starts today. Tracy is accused of masterminding the murder of her son-in-law.https://www.courttv.com/news/ut-v-tracey-grist-the-family-trap-murder-trial/https://www.courttv.com/title/donna-adelson-was-focus-of-tracey-grists-internet-searches/ https://www.courttv.com/title/kevin-ellis-sister-testifies-to-mothers-alleged-involvement-in-murder-plot/ Dumb Criminals Lego Heisthttps://www.fox4news.com/news/1m-lego-products-stolen-fort-worth-recovered-californiaCrime News UpdateKouri Richinshttps://abcnews.com/US/closing-arguments-murder-trial-kouri-richins-utah-mom/storyJoin our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1
Autumn is hosting another show and you're gonna love it! In the Season Four premiere of the Climate Changed podcast, Autumn talks with Tory Stephens, a storyteller, cultural worker, and climate justice advocate.They explore the transformative power of climate fiction and its role in helping us envision the future. Tory discusses his groundbreaking work at Grist, where he founded Imagine 2200, an initiative that asks a simple yet radical question: What if we wrote stories not about what we fear but about what we hope to create? The discussion dives into how imagination connects with responsibility, how storytelling serves as a profound form of spiritual leadership, and why envisioning a new reality is essential for climate justice.---TRANSCRIPT---Resources & Concepts Mentioned:Thrutopia: Coined by philosopher Rupert Read and popularized by author Manda Scott through the Thrutopia Masterclass, a Thrutopian narrative threads the needle between utopia and dystopia. It focuses on writing grounded, plausible, and inspiring route maps that show exactly how we navigate through our current struggles to reach a future we'd be proud to leave behind.Bloodchild by Octavia E. Butler: Autumn quotes the legendary science fiction author—who was the first African American woman to reach mainstream success in the genre—and her collection Bloodchild and Other Stories, reflecting on how sci-fi stimulates necessary imagination and creativity.North Woods by Daniel Mason: A novel mentioned by Nicole Diroff from The BTS Center's Summer Fiction Book Club, highlighting how fiction can make the natural landscape the main character.Humans of New York: The iconic photoblog that Tory credits with changing his perspective early in his career, teaching him the unparalleled power of human-centric storytelling over dry statistics.Visionary Fiction: A framework of world-building and storytelling that Autumn Brown and her sister use in their writing retreats, which actively wrestles with the sacred and reclaims spiritual practices.Dream Seeds: A term favored by Grist and Imagine 2200 to describe stories that plant concrete, hopeful visions of how society could be organized completely differently.Eve Mosher & Creating Your Story of Tomorrow: An adult education facilitator guide and video created by renowned environmental artist Eve Mosher, available on the BTS Center's Leadership Commons.“Seven Sisters” by Susan Kaye Quinn; 3rd place winner of the 2022 Imagine 2200 contest.The Case of the Missing Lake by Colby Devitt; published in November 2025 by Imagine 2200.LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/torystephensBluesky: @torystephens.bsky.socialImagine 2200 (Grist): About Imagine 2200: Climate FictionMore from Tory: Shaping the Future Through Climate Fiction (Podcast Interview)Read the Collections: Thank Yous: We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this episode possible:Tory Stephens, for sharing his incredible vision, imagination, and wisdom with us.Peterson Toscano, producer of Climate Changed, for producing this episode and for providing the wonderful grounding for this episode.The BTS Center team, for your ongoing support and for providing the resources and platform that make this podcast possible.A podcast by The BTS Center exploring some of the most pressing questions about faith, life, and climate change.Produced by Peterson Toscano, the podcast features acclaimed guests such as Brian McLaren, Elizabeth Rush, Craig Santos Perez, and many more.
Ava Glass: The Hiding SeasonThis week on Story Radio, Tabitha Potts and Martin Nathan talk to Ava Glass (shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger and dubbed "the new Queen of spy fiction" by The Guardian) about her compelling new novel, The Hiding Season, published by Penguin on 26th March 2026.The Hiding Season marks a bold departure from Ava's acclaimed Emma Makepeace series. Where those novels followed a trained British intelligence officer, this book places an entirely ordinary woman — Maya Landry, recently escaped from a broken marriage and working at a remote Montana ski resort — at the centre of a deadly conspiracy. When Maya witnesses a murder and finds herself with no one to believe her, she is forced to abandon her identity, her home, and everything she knows in order to survive.In this conversation, we find out what drew Ava to write a different kind of spy story, told in the first person, set firmly on American soil, and focused on the collateral damage an intelligence operation can inflict on those who stumble, unwittingly, into its path. We learn about the craft decisions behind The Hiding Season: the novel's distinctive time structure, which resists a straightforward linear narrative; the challenge of writing a resourceful but untrained protagonist; and the atmospheric weight that the landscapes of Montana, Texas, and Chicago bring to the story.We also talk about what it means to reinvent yourself — a theme that resonates far beyond the world of espionage — and about the two figures at the novel's heart: Maya, who must outwit her pursuers on instinct alone, and Riley Maguire, the FBI agent whose motives she cannot quite bring herself to trust.Drawing on her years working alongside British intelligence and her earlier career as a crime reporter in America, Ava Glass brings a rare depth of knowledge to The Hiding Season, her most personal novel yet. Produced by Martin Nathan.Martin Nathan has worked as a labourer, showman, pancake chef, fire technician, and a railway engineer. His short fiction has been published by Tangent Press, HCE and Grist and his poetry has appeared in Finished Creatures, Erbacce and Aesthetica. His novel – A Place of Safety is published by Salt Publishing.Story Radio CIC is supported by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Allia Impact.Support Story Radio Podcast
In a first-of-its-kind verdict, a jury in New Mexico found Meta hid what it knew about child exploitation on its social media platforms. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez explains how the company misled children and teenagers about the safety of Facebook and Instagram.Then, the Department of the Interior is paying a French energy company nearly $1 billion to stop plans to build an offshore wind farm in the Atlantic Ocean. Grist staff writer Jake Bittle details why the Trump administration is so against wind energy.And, the war in Iran continues to harm energy markets around the world. Samantha Gross, director of the Energy Security and Climate Initiative at the Brookings Institution, discusses the long-term effect.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
summaryThis episode explores the rich history of Northville, Michigan, from its early settlement in 1823 to its transformation into a thriving city. The narrative covers key developments such as the establishment of the first mill, the impact of electric streetcars, Henry Ford's factory, and the cultural significance of the Pennyman Allen Theater and harness racing. It also highlights the importance of preserving history through the Mill Race Historical Village and discusses the challenges of modern growth while maintaining the town's historical character.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Northville's History01:16 The Early Settlers and Community Foundations06:33 Growth Through the Victorian Era08:37 Incorporation and Electric Streetcars10:45 Henry Ford's Impact on Northville13:34 Cultural Shifts and Entertainment16:07 Northville's Transformation into a City17:34 Preserving History at Mill Race Historical Village20:44 Modern Northville: Balancing Growth and Heritage
Strong and consistent winds that sweep across Lake Michigan could provide significant electricity generation. But there are no wind turbines in the lake or any of the Great Lakes. This Curious City story is made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization.
Climate change is one of the biggest stories of our time—but the way we tell that story hasn't always kept up with how people actually consume media today. As younger audiences spend more time on social platforms and less time watching traditional news or documentaries, climate communicators are being forced to rethink not just what stories they tell, but how they tell them.That's why in episode 214 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we're talking about the future of climate storytelling—and how powerful narratives can shift the focus from individual actions to systemic change, and why short-form media might be one of the most important tools in the climate movement if we want to reach the next generation.To help us break down how climate storytelling has changed and where we think it is headed, I am joined by Maya Lilly. Maya Lilly is a producer, speaker, and climate storyteller leading The Years Project, the Emmy-winning media nonprofit redefining how the world understands climate change. With a background spanning documentary filmmaking, environmental science, and performance, Maya brings a rare blend of creative direction and scientific insight to climate communication. Her mission is bold and clear: to use storytelling as a catalyst for justice, empathy, and measurable climate action. Through projects like Inside the Movement, she amplifies frontline voices and turns complex environmental issues into human stories that inspire global participation. Recognized by Grist 50 for transforming Hollywood storytelling, Maya's voice stands out in a crowded climate media landscape: equal parts credible, courageous, and deeply human.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/Website: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/outdoorminimalistListener Survey: https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976------------------The Years ProjectWebsite: https://www.theyearsproject.com/teamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/years-of-living-dangerously-llc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/YearsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yearsoflivingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theyearsproject
When God Feels Distant - Psalm 13 - Matt Grist
Environmental law has shifted dramatically over the last few decades. What started as a battle against pollution and hazardous waste has evolved into a massive sector focused on the energy transition and infrastructure development. Michael Gerrard shares stories from his 30-year career in private practice, including his work on the environmental permitting for the World Trade Center redevelopment after 9/11.Key Takeaways:Rebuilding History: The unique challenges of managing environmental review for the World Trade Center site.The Energy Transition: How the field is moving from "anti-pollution" lawsuits to facilitating the construction of renewable energy and transmission.Collaborative Practice: The intellectual reward of working alongside engineers, hydrologists, and biologists to solve complex problems.The "Adjacent" Fields: Why students should look into Water Law (especially in the West) and Toxic Torts.(00:00) - Introduction: Why Environmental Law is the Most Tangible Field (02:45) - From West Virginia to Big Law: Michael Gerrard's Career Path (05:45) - Case Study: Permitting the World Trade Center Redevelopment After 9/11 (07:23) - Myth Buster: Do You Need a Science Degree to Practice Environmental Law? (08:56) - The Shift: Moving from Pollution Control to the Energy Transition (12:15) - Shared Values: Working in NGOs vs. Large Law Firms (14:24) - Specialization: Clean Air Act, Water Law, and Toxic Torts (18:58) - 1L Advice: Why You Should Take "Tax" and "Corporations" (22:42) - Best Resources: Legal Planet, Grist, and Student Journals (24:02) - Current Landscape: Navigating Regulatory Changes and Political Shifts (25:37) - Finding Hope: Solar Prices, EVs, and the Role of Law in the Climate Crisis (28:08) - Host Debrief: Why Environmental Law Touches Every Practice Area (32:59) - Curriculum Chat: Water Law and Renewable Energy Courses Click here to view the episode transcript.
Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Sarah Newman, Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Mental Health Network about Climate Anxiety, Resilience, and Community Support. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:30 - Environmental Challenges 8:15 - Interview with Sarah Newman Starts12:30 - How do we help25:19 - Connecting to the Climate movement 30:16 - Living on a Sailboat!Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Sarah Newman at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarnew/Guest Bio: Sarah Newman is the founder and executive director of Climate Mental Health Network, addressing the mental health consequences of climate change. The organization is the largest in this emerging sector, reaching young people, parents and educators with research-informed programs and resources. In 2025 she was named a Grist 50 Fixer. She previously worked in the media impact sector and at nonprofits as an outreach director and community organizer.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.
Tristan Ahtone is a member of the Kiowa Tribe and editor-at-large at Grist. His award-winning investigation “Land-Grab Universities” revealed how the 1862 Morrill Act turned nearly 11 million acres of Indigenous land into seed money for land-grant universities — including the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
There's a new episode of The Business of Open Source today! It's been a while. I talked with Anais Concepcion about a program she's been testing at Grist to give free activation codes for the enterprise version of Grist to individuals and small businesses that have a revenue under $1 million. The program has been in place for 5 months, and Anais came on the show to talk about both the strategy behind the program as well as some preliminary results. The strategy comes down to shifting the perception of Grist Open Source and Grist Enterprise. The goal, Anais says, is to make the ecosystem consider Grist Enterprise the ‘default' version of Grist, rather than the other way around. In fact, she's considering renaming Grist Enterprise to just “Grist” to reinforce the idea that it is not the ‘special' version of Grist, but the default version. There were other strategic goals, too. One is to get more feedback on the ‘enterprise' features, another is to avoid nickel-and-diming individual users while making sure that big companies are paying. The results so far have been interesting. The biggest concrete result has been in partnership relationships; it's easier for small consulting / development shops to get access to the full Grist and to then resell it to their clients. There haven't been been any signed deals yet as a result of this dynamic, but there are companies in discussions with the Grist sales team that probably wouldn't have happened without the program… it will be interesting to see what happens as the program matures. After we turned off the recording, we had an interesting discussion about pricing as well; at Open Source Founders Summit Anais is going to do a workshop on pricing strategy. Not how much to charge, but what to charge for (consumption, seats, etc), how to set pricing anchors, and more. Join us in May if that's interesting to you!
Climate Storyteller barely touches on the work that Maya Lilly has been a part of in the climate change world; she's part of the Emmy Award Winning The Years Project. She's been an activist since she was 15. She's a Producer, Speaker, and Climate Storyteller. She was named to the Grist 50 for revolutionizing Hollywood's approach to Climate Storytelling. She uses storytelling as a force for justice, empathy and real climate action. "Maya's voice remains unmistakable, credible, courageous and profoundly human." - this was taken from the Grist 50 write up of her - my eyes couldn't let go of profoundly human...I saw Maya's profile on the Podmatch site, and was so curious, but also felt intimidated by the breadth of her work. Thankfully, I was approached by her PR Rep. Maya's life is fascinating, and she has so much to share! We'd love for you to share The Years Project documentary Years of Living Dangerously with your people. This project is partnered with Hollywood actors who also want to make a difference, so they're using their celebrity to help bring these climate topics to light. I've linked a bonus segment below - there's an entire season available for free on YouTube!We also talked about things we can do to help - Maya gave a list of things, like 1) VOTING - voting in climate politicians, 2) divesting from fossil fuels and electrifying everything, 3) boycotting companies slowing or reversing progress, 4) eating more plant based, and 5) finding out if our banks are supporting causes we care aboutFollow Maya Lilly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gunghoeco/Here's an extensive list of Maya's workHere's a clip of The Years of Living Dangerously, with my celebrity crush, Harrison Ford: https://youtu.be/wzD4Xx3drAI?si=kyRiBA1j9-rWO-zEhttps://bankforgood.org/ so we know who and what our money supports Send me a message!Support the showLike this episode? Send me a message! Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the BEST customer service! Learn more at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://...
We speak to Sally Page, best-selling author, about her new novel Six Little Words. Six Little Words follows two strangers embarking together on a Shakespeare-inspired scavenger hunt only to learn that you're never too old to find love or pursue your dreams.We discuss mid-life romance, friendship, exploring your creativity, writing the male voice, lies, synaesthesia, painting and more.Blackstone Publishing is the US publisher and the publication is 24 Feb 2026. HarperCollins is the UK publisher and the publication day is 12 March 2026.About Sally Page: Sally Page is the internationally bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories, The Book of Beginnings, and The Secret of Flowers. After studying history at university, Sally moved to London to work in advertising. In her spare time, she studied floristry, eventually opening up her own flower shop, an experience that offered a unique window into people's lives that has inspired her writing. She has two daughters, bestselling author Libby Page and Alex, a doctor. She lives in Dorset.This episode was produced by Martin Nathan.Martin Nathan has worked as a labourer, showman, pancake chef, fire technician, and a railway engineer. His short fiction has been published by Tangent Press, HCE and Grist and his poetry has appeared in Finished Creatures, Erbacce and Aesthetica. His novel – A Place of Safety is published by Salt Publishing.
Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life (Island Press, 2025) is not Tara's first book, she authored one at age eight. From their she followed her passion to become an accomplished environmental journalist, initially as a graduate student in literary non-fiction, followed by more than two decades of reporting on the confluence of water, energy and biodiversity. Her work has been published in such periodicals as The Nation, High Country News, Grist, Salon, The American Prospect and The Revelator. She also has been an editor on two books focusing on the global water crisis, Water Matters and Water Consciousness. 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
Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life (Island Press, 2025) is not Tara's first book, she authored one at age eight. From their she followed her passion to become an accomplished environmental journalist, initially as a graduate student in literary non-fiction, followed by more than two decades of reporting on the confluence of water, energy and biodiversity. Her work has been published in such periodicals as The Nation, High Country News, Grist, Salon, The American Prospect and The Revelator. She also has been an editor on two books focusing on the global water crisis, Water Matters and Water Consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies
Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life (Island Press, 2025) is not Tara's first book, she authored one at age eight. From their she followed her passion to become an accomplished environmental journalist, initially as a graduate student in literary non-fiction, followed by more than two decades of reporting on the confluence of water, energy and biodiversity. Her work has been published in such periodicals as The Nation, High Country News, Grist, Salon, The American Prospect and The Revelator. She also has been an editor on two books focusing on the global water crisis, Water Matters and Water Consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-west
Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life (Island Press, 2025) is not Tara's first book, she authored one at age eight. From their she followed her passion to become an accomplished environmental journalist, initially as a graduate student in literary non-fiction, followed by more than two decades of reporting on the confluence of water, energy and biodiversity. Her work has been published in such periodicals as The Nation, High Country News, Grist, Salon, The American Prospect and The Revelator. She also has been an editor on two books focusing on the global water crisis, Water Matters and Water Consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy
Today on Consuming the Craft, I welcomed Adam Bachman, the head production distiller and manager at The Chemist. We dove deep into the craft of distilling, from Adam's 11+ years of commercial experience in the industry to the evolution of American single malt whiskey. Adam shared stories from his early days building stills (legally for essential oils!), his academic path through biochemistry at Clemson, and how he transitioned through South Carolina's changing landscape of craft distilleries. We tasted some truly unique spirits and beers, including a locally smoked single malt and an oat whiskey, while discussing the challenges and creative opportunities in the world of craft distillation. Adam Bachman is recognized for his hands-on expertise in distilling whiskey, gin, and liqueurs, with a strong background in biochemistry and a minor in chemistry. He spent six years at 6 and 20 Distillery before moving to Asheville to join The Chemist, where he's helped ramp up whiskey programs, develop new recipes like the limited-edition rye, and recently barrel a small batch peated whiskey. Adam approaches distilling as both art and science, with a passion for experimenting with malts, grains, and local ingredients, and a deep appreciation for how changing techniques shape the identity of each spirit. "Getting second opinions is huge. I always try to get second opinions from the other guys working with us." ~Adam Bachman Today on Consuming the Craft:· Adam has over a decade of legal, commercial distilling experience and is responsible for spirit production at The Chemist. · His background in biochemistry directly informs his craft, providing unique perspectives and technical skills in distilling. · The Chemist uses traditional copper pot stills with direct flame; the techniques and nuances are vastly different from hybrid steam systems. · Chemist has evolved from a primarily gin-focused operation to a distillery with robust whiskey and rye programs, with Adam leading recipe development. · Adam's approach to whiskey includes blending different grains and experimenting with malts to create spirits with depth and complexity, notably in their limited rye and upcoming peated whiskey. · Tasting and understanding barrel-aging is a skill built over years, requiring constant monitoring, collaboration, and experience. · The growth of American single malt whiskey is opening up new creative possibilities; it's a rapidly growing category with endless flavor options. · Adam is also exploring non-alcoholic spirit development, navigating the unique sensory and shelf-life challenges in that emerging market. Connect with Adam: · The Chemist Spirits: https://www.chemistspirits.com/· Instagram: @chemistspirits Resources Mentioned: · Oak & Grist (peach wood single malt): https://oakandgrist.com/· Riverbend Malt House (local malt supplier): https://riverbendmalt.com/· Brevard Brewing Company (Dunkel): http://www.brevard-brewing.com · Ginger's Revenge (collaboration partner): https://www.gingersrevenge.com/· Seedlip (non-alcoholic spirits): https://www.seedlipdrinks.com/ http://www.chemistspirits.com/ This episode is brought to you by… McConnell Farms - Taste the Way You Remember. Enjoy homemade ciders and ice cream made from only the best produce on the market. Visit the McConnell Farms website to learn more about our seasonal inventory and the delicious creations you can make with our homegrown produce. Consuming the Craft Thanks for tuning into this week's Consuming the Craft Podcast episode, brought to you by AB Tech's Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon Podcasts | TuneIn | Pandora | Deezer Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more craft beverage enthusiasts. To learn more about AB Tech and the Craft Beer Institute of the Southeast, visit our website.
The Justice Department pushed federal prosecutors in Minnesota to investigate the widow of Renee Macklin Good rather than the immigration agent who killed her. Georgetown Law professor Mary McCord explains the pressure campaign and the subsequent resignation of six prosecutors.And, historian Julian Zelizer said videos “once provided a powerful counterweight to official narratives.” But in the age of misinformation, the role of video has been eroded. He unpacks the role of video footage in Macklin Good's killing in Minneapolis and the aftermath.Then, President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Grist's Jake Bittle details this dramatic move against global climate action.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
It's been a year since catastrophic fires tore through Los Angeles. For those who lived through them, the impacts are still being felt. Rebuilding in the aftermath of more frequent and severe fossil-fueled disasters is becoming a big business. Enter the disaster economy, powered by a grab bag of dedicated people helping communities rebuild, and by contractors who may overpromise, underdeliver, and profit from tragedy. Caught in the middle are the survivors, often left to navigate red tape, scams, and soaring costs just to rebuild their lives. In this episode, produced in collaboration with Grist, we explore the people and systems behind this booming, often exploitative multi-billion dollar industry, and share strategies to help listeners stay protected. Episode Guests: Haley Geller, Photo Stylist; Mother Ayurella Horn Muller, Staff Writer, Grist Cricket Logan, Wastewater Management Mechanic, City of St. Petersburg, Florida Naveena Sadasivam, Writer and Editor, Grist For show notes, related links, and episode transcript, visit ClimateOne.org Highlights: 00:00 - Intro 05:06 - Haley Geller on her personal wildfire experience 07:22 - Haley Geller on how life has changed since the fire 11:04 - Haley Geller on navigating the recovery process 16:21 - Ayurella Horn Muller on covering recovery workers 18:39 - Cricket Logan on his disaster recovery work experience 24:16 - Ayurella Horn Muller on the mental health work of disaster recovery 28:25 - Ayurella Horn Muller on working conditions for recovery workers 38:03 - Naveena Sadasivam on talking to people who experienced disaster recovery 40:22 - Naveena Sadasivam on one person's experience with rebuilding after a fire 49:51 - Naveena Sadasivam on what regulations exist to help prevent fraud 53:41 - Naveena Sadasivam on steps people can take to protect themselves ******** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at patreon.com/ClimateOne. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been a year since catastrophic fires tore through Los Angeles. For those who lived through them, the impacts are still being felt. Rebuilding in the aftermath of more frequent and severe fossil-fueled disasters is becoming a big business. Enter the disaster economy, powered by a grab bag of dedicated people helping communities rebuild, and by contractors who may overpromise, underdeliver, and profit from tragedy. Caught in the middle are the survivors, often left to navigate red tape, scams, and soaring costs just to rebuild their lives. In this episode, produced in collaboration with Grist, we explore the people and systems behind this booming, often exploitative multi-billion dollar industry, and share strategies to help listeners stay protected. Episode Guests: Haley Geller, Photo Stylist; Mother Ayurella Horn Muller, Staff Writer, Grist Cricket Logan, Wastewater Management Mechanic, City of St. Petersburg, Florida Naveena Sadasivam, Writer and Editor, Grist For show notes, related links, and episode transcript, visit ClimateOne.org Highlights: 00:00 - Intro 05:06 - Haley Geller on her personal wildfire experience 07:22 - Haley Geller on how life has changed since the fire 11:04 - Haley Geller on navigating the recovery process 16:21 - Ayurella Horn Muller on covering recovery workers 18:39 - Cricket Logan on his disaster recovery work experience 24:16 - Ayurella Horn Muller on the mental health work of disaster recovery 28:25 - Ayurella Horn Muller on working conditions for recovery workers 38:03 - Naveena Sadasivam on talking to people who experienced disaster recovery 40:22 - Naveena Sadasivam on one person's experience with rebuilding after a fire 49:51 - Naveena Sadasivam on what regulations exist to help prevent fraud 53:41 - Naveena Sadasivam on steps people can take to protect themselves ******** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at patreon.com/ClimateOne. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maya Lilly is a producer, speaker, and climate storyteller at the helm of The Years Project, the Emmy-winning media nonprofit reshaping how the world understands climate change. With roots in documentary filmmaking, environmental science, and performance, Maya blends creative vision with scientific depth to make climate communication both accessible and emotionally resonant. Her mission is simple but powerful: to use storytelling as a force for justice, empathy, and real climate action. Through initiatives like Inside the Movement, she spotlights frontline leaders and transforms complex environmental issues into human-centered narratives that motivate global change. Named to the Grist 50 for revolutionizing Hollywood's approach to climate storytelling, Maya's voice remains unmistakable—credible, courageous, and profoundly human.For more, go to https://www.theyearsproject.com/Curated Climate List https://docs.google.com/document/d/10LUBlLnXjtysFfnM8adOWA368cs1IXHhune1mgDf_QA/edit?tab=t.0
We grow a lot of wheat in Canada and export most of it. Could we do more value-added processing here? In central Alberta, that's the hope as a new flour mill gets built south of Red Deer.
Become a paid subscriber to our newsletter/podcast, The Climate Weekly, to help support this show! It's fun. All the cool kids are doing it! ------------- Another annual UN climate change conference is in the books. So, what did it accomplish? This week, The Guardian's Oliver Milman joins the show to breakdown the results of COP30. We discuss why many thought the conference was underwhelming, the final decisions on a fossil fuel phaseout, finance for adaptation, and improving Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). We also talk about the lack of agreement on combating deforestation, the United States failing to show up to COP30, and what's still being said about the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Finally, we discuss the crazy fire that broke out during the conference and Oliver's experience covering more optimistic conversations on Artificial Intelligence. Next, Joseph Winters, who wrote the piece "UN climate talks are built on consensus. That's part of the problem." for Grist joins the show to discuss why so many think the COP process is broken and why it's still super complicated to try to fix it. We look at potential solutions like a majority vote on big decisions as well as more creative ideas to reform consensus. We also examine how these solutions compare to other UN agreements. Read Oliver Milman's reporting here and his book The Insect Crisis Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to our newsletter/podcast, The Climate Weekly, to help support this show. Your contributions will make the continuation of this show possible. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Today on Consuming the Craft, I welcome back Charlie Stanley from Oak and Grist Distilling Company in Black Mountain, North Carolina. We dive deep into the journey of a small craft distillery navigating the challenges of being in a control state, the growth of Oak and Grist's product line, and the evolution of their spirits since Charlie's last visit. We geek out on the technical and creative aspects of distillation, address the headaches of marketing and distribution in North Carolina's ABC system, and celebrate unique spirits — like their incredible Genever and the Peachwood-Smoked Single Malt. Along the way, we share a sensory deep-dive with a glass of Armagnac and touch on the resilience it takes to keep a craft beverage business alive, especially in the wake of devastating storms. Charlie Stanley is an alum of AB Tech's Craft Beverage Institute and serves as lead distiller at Oak and Grist. With almost six years under his belt at the distillery, Charlie brings a wealth of knowledge in production, blending, and creative problem solving. Whether it's crafting rare spirits like American Genever from scratch or adapting to unpredictable market forces, his experience and dedication are evident in every bottle. Beyond the production floor, Charlie has been an invaluable educator for both staff and the broader beverage community, returning often to AB Tech to share his expertise. "Genever is the whiskey drinker's gin... there's so much more grain flavor, a balance of malt sweetness and botanicals." ~Charlie Stanley Today on Consuming the Craft:· Oak and Grist has expanded their offerings and matured their products significantly in the past six years, focusing on quality and evolution.· The ABC system in North Carolina requires distilleries to adapt to a unique, fragmented, and sometimes frustrating structure for spirits sales and distribution.· Education is essential—both for distillers and retail staff—to help consumers understand and appreciate local spirits.· Oak and Grist produces a rare, authentic American Genever that's 100% single malt and distilled entirely in-house without sourcing.· The distillery uses only full-size 53-gallon barrels for aging, favoring balance and complexity over rapid wood extraction from small barrels.· Their Smoke Series features whiskeys made from North Carolina craft malt smoked with fruit woods like peach, resulting in nuanced and balanced spirits.· Surviving Hurricane Helene was a challenge, but it ultimately broadened Oak and Grist's statewide presence and reaffirmed their resilience.· Continuing education, community connections, and creative blending are all core to Oak and Grist's ongoing success. Contact for Charlie Stanley and Oak and Grist: Oak and Grist Distilling Company – https://oakandgrist.com/ Visit them in Black Mountain, NC More on Charlie and the team: https://oakandgrist.com/about-us Resources Mentioned: AB Tech Craft Beverage Institute: https://abtech.edu/academic-programs/craft-beverage-institute Riverbend Malt House – Suppliers of local craft malt: https://riverbendmalt.com/ This episode is brought to you by… McConnell Farms - Taste the Way You Remember. Enjoy homemade ciders and ice cream made from only the best produce on the market. Visit the McConnell Farms website to learn more about our seasonal inventory and the delicious creations you can make with our homegrown produce. Consuming the Craft Thanks for tuning into this week's Consuming the Craft Podcast episode, brought to you by AB Tech's Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon Podcasts | TuneIn | Pandora | Deezer Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more craft beverage enthusiasts. To learn more about AB Tech and the Craft Beer Institute of the Southeast, visit our website.
In October, stakeholders representing an unusual combination of sectors — public, private, academic, non-profit and journalism — gathered with insurance industry experts at the 10X Convergence in Jacksonville, Florida, to explore solutions to unsustainable insurance and disaster recovery costs throughout the Interstate 10 region.Insurers continue to cancel homeowners policies across California, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida as exposure to accelerating billion-dollar disasters undermines carriers' ability to pay out claims while remaining solvent. The industry crisis has begun to spread northward, where a widening Tornado Alley sees growing impacts from property-damaging storms. This is a complex, all-hands-on-deck issue. Insurance practices and building standards have not adapted to the realities of climate change, and have neglected potential to be of powerful mutual support to one another. On the whole, 10X Convergence participants were clear that viable solutions will require a combination of applied climate and economic research with proactive governance and communications strategies, and that this must be matched by industry willingness to innovate its systems of underwriting and community development. In this podcast, Ten Across journalists Maya Chari and Taylor Griffith take you through the problems and potential solutions discussed by the diverse group of experts at the 10X Convergence. Relevant Articles and Resources VIDEO: 10X Convergence Event Wrap Up “It's harder to get home insurance. That's changing communities across the U.S.” (NPR, November 2025) “They survived the hurricane. Their insurance company didn't.” (Grist, November 2025) “Insurance for Physical Climate Risk Management: Lessons from History” (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, August 2025) “Next to Fall: The Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis is Here—And Getting Worse” (Senate Budget Committee, December 2024) Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts The Future of Insurability: New Approaches and Mindsets Carolyn Kousky on Using Insurance Models to Drive Positive Change Checking in with Dave Jones on California's Insurance Outlook CreditsHosts: Maya Chari and Taylor GriffithProducer and editor: Taylor GriffithMusic by: Out To The World, Marten Moses, Lennon Hutton, and Pearce RoswellResearch and support provided by: Duke Reiter, Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler Guest Bios (in order of appearance): Steve Bowen is the Chief Science Officer and meteorologist at Gallagher Re. Adam Reeder is a civil-structural engineer and principal investigator at CDM Smith. Juliet Rogers is the president of Blue Cottage at CannonDesign. Laura Phillips-Edgecombe is the duPont Fund principal for public spaces and executive on loan to the City of Jacksonville, Florida. Clint Noble is a member of the City of Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board and professional geologist with CDM Smith. Dr. Quinton White is founding executive director of the Marine Science Research Institute and professor emeritus at Jacksonville University. Alex Harris is the lead climate reporter for the Miami Herald. Pete Nelson is the communications director for the Gulf Research Program at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Dave Hondula is the director of the Office of Heat Response and Mitigation at the City of Phoenix. Casi Callaway is the founder and president of Activate Build Connect. Eric Corey Freed is the director of sustainability at CannonDesign. Sarina Beges is the associate director of philanthropy and social innovation at the Aspen Institute. Ashantae Green is the sustainability manager for the City of Jacksonville, Florida.
Decades ago, non-native carp were brought onto fish farms on the Mississippi River to control algae and parasites. They escaped, thrived, and eventually flooded the Illinois River, outcompeting native species and wreaking havoc. If the carp find their way into the Great Lakes, they could do major damage to those vital ecosystems.There's a proposed project to stop the fish—but it's expensive, and not everyone agrees it's the best solution. Host Flora Lichtman speaks with WBEZ and Grist reporter Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco and carp expert Cory Suski.Guests: Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco is an environmental reporter at WBEZ and Grist. Dr. Cory Suski is a professor of aquatic resources at the University of Illinois.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.
Today on Consuming the Craft, I sat down with Brian Simpson, CEO of Riverbend Malt House, to explore the fascinating evolution of craft malt in the southeast. We covered Riverbend's journey from a modest basement setup in 2010 to a dynamic operation producing unique and locally sourced malts for breweries and distilleries across the country. I poured Brian a special whiskey from Oak and Grist, made with peach wood smoked pilsner malt from Riverbend, sparking a deep dive into the nuances of smoked malts, wood selection, collaboration with local farmers, and the influence of southern terroir on flavor. We discussed industry trends, new grain varieties, regulatory changes, and the powerful role of innovation in the craft beverage scene. Brian Simpson is at the helm of Riverbend Malt House, the pioneering Asheville-based craft maltster dedicated to bringing local grains into the hands of southern brewers and distillers. Since 2010, Brian has led Riverbend's transformation, supporting research efforts, working with breeders and farmers, and experimenting with new malting techniques and materials. Riverbend's malts have contributed to award-winning beers and spirits, and Brian's passion for innovation continues to drive the industry forward—whether it's through peach wood smoked whiskey, custom malt batches, or supporting the next wave of craft beverages. “We really only had six row barleys... mostly for animal feed. Our whole ‘malt with a mission' was to bring agriculture back into craft beer.” ~Brian Simpson This Week on Consuming the Craft: · Riverbend Malt House started in 2010, initially focusing on proving craft malt could be made from southern-grown grains.· The region's transition from only animal-feed barley to diverse, high-quality brewing and distilling varieties involved close partnerships with breeders and farmers.· Smoking malt with different woods, such as peach wood, creates uniquely Southern flavor profiles, especially in spirits and specialty beers.· Collaborations, like Oak and Grist's peach wood-smoked whiskey, showcase the power of local malt and creative partnerships.· The craft malt industry is watching for regulatory trends, including the potential U.S. adoption of glycosidic nitrile limits and concerns about ethyl carbomate.· There's growing demand in the south for distillers' malt, high-enzyme, fast-fermentation varieties suitable for whiskey production.· New and alternative grains like Kernza, millet, and buckwheat present technical challenges but offer gluten-free options and environmental benefits.· The craft beverage industry's best chance for survival lies in providing experiences, agility, and inventive offerings rather than just chasing trends. Connect with Brian Simpson: Riverbend Malt House Email This episode is brought to you by… McConnell Farms - Taste the Way You Remember. Enjoy homemade ciders and ice cream made from only the best produce on the market. Visit the McConnell Farms website to learn more about our seasonal inventory and the delicious creations you can make with our homegrown produce. Consuming the Craft Thanks for tuning into this week's Consuming the Craft Podcast episode, brought to you by AB Tech's Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart | Amazon Podcasts | TuneIn | Pandora | Deezer Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more craft beverage enthusiasts. To learn more about AB Tech and the Craft Beer Institute of the Southeast, visit our website.
Pressure on lawmakers to end the 29-day government shutdown is mounting, and Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin joins us to discuss where the shutdown stands and what his party expects from Democrats to reopen the government.And, Hurricane Melissa left more than 500,000 people in Jamaica without power. David Rose, reporter for The Jamaica Observer, details the latest rescue and recovery efforts.Then, as climate change reshapes the Blue Ridge Mountains, the iconic brook trout is in decline. Grist and Blue Ridge Public Radio reporter Katie Myers explains whether the native Appalachian trout can survive in a warmer world.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Become a paid subscriber to our newsletter/podcast, The Climate Weekly, to help support this show! It's fun. All the cool kids are doing it! This week, we dive into the transformative potential of a world less reliant on automobiles and ask the question: "why aren't we more honest about the harms caused by our car dependency?" We're joined by the amazing Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, co-hosts of "The War on Cars" podcast and co-authors of the new book, "Life After Cars," to explores the deep-seated cultural and economic ties to car dependency and the urgent need to change it. We look at how car culture became intertwined with the American dream and the historical and societal factors that have perpetuated this problem. Sarah and Doug discuss the environmental and social costs of our car-centric infrastructure, including pollution, social disconnection, and the harms on children's development. We delve into the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to electric vehicles, acknowledging their benefits while cautioning against simply replacing one form of car dependency with another. Finally, we look at very real examples of change like the bike bus movement in the United States and the transformative policies implemented by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to reduce car use. We talk about how these stories illustrate the power of grassroots activism and political courage to create more livable, car-free spaces. Sarah Goodyear is a journalist and author who has covered cities and transportation for publications such as Grist, CityLab, and Streetsblog. Doug Gordon is a TV producer and writer who is also a neighborhood safe streets advocate, better known online as Brooklyn Spoke. Read Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile By Sarah Goodyear, Doug Gordon and Aaron Naparstek Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to our newsletter/podcast, The Climate Weekly, to help support this show. Your contributions will make the continuation of this show possible. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less featuring Paul Gerke of Factor This and Tigercomm's Mike Casey. Clarion Events Content Director Jeremiah Karpowicz is filling in for Paul Gerke while Paul is on paternity leave.This week's episode features special guest Kate Yoder from Grist, who wrote about how Democrats are downplaying the term “climate change” after the 2024 election. This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is Cédric Ringenbach, creator of the card game Climate Fresk. The game is based on the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and helps people understand the connections between climate science and climate disasters. Congratulations, Cédric!This Week in Cleantech — October 24, 2025 Oil, gas and the tax code — The New York TimesWhy Nucor and Meta are supporting a new low-carbon iron factory — TrellisDOE cancels more than $700M in battery, manufacturing projects — E&E NewsNew England Says Goodbye to Coal as Merrimack Station Powers Down — Inside Climate NewsWhy Democrats aren't talking about climate change much anymore — GristWant to make a suggestion for This Week in Cleantech? Nominate the stories that caught your eye each week by emailing Paul.Gerke@clarionevents.com
This week we're rerunning our 2024 episode with Maddie Stone, writer of The Science of Fiction blog, to celebrate the fact that Maddie has joined our team and The Science of Fiction now lives at Important, Not Important. The Science of Fiction explores the real-world science behind fictional monsters and alien planets, and stuff like that.Quinn and Maddie get into the reasons why The Science of Fiction was a perfect fit for Important, Not Important, and then we get into their conversation from last year.More on Maddie:Maddie is a prolific science journalist. She is a doctor of earth and environmental sciences. She's the former science editor of the technology website Gizmodo, and the founding editor of Earther, Gizmodo's climate-focused vertical.Maddie has edited articles for The Verge, Polygon, and Grist, and her original and award winning journalism has appeared in National Geographic, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Grist, Vice, MIT Technology Room, Technology Review, and Drilled, and many other outlets we love and link to basically every day.-----------Have feedback or questions? Tweet us, or send a message to questions@importantnotimportant.comNew here? Get started with our fan favorite episodes at podcast.importantnotimportant.com.Take Action at www.whatcanido.earth-----------INI Book Club:Not The End of The World by Hannah RitchieThe Right to Repair by Aaron PerzanowskiFind all of our guest recommendations at the INI Book Club: https://bookshop.org/lists/important-not-important-book-clubLinks:Subscribe to The Science of FictionKeep up with Maddie's writing, including her recent story holding Microsoft accountable to their sustainability pledgesCheck out the Climate Reality Check report from Good EnergyFollow us:Subscribe to our newsletter at importantnotimportant.comSupport our work and become a Member at importantnotimportant.com/upgradeGet our
President Trump now says Ukraine is in a position to win back land taken by Russia, calling Russia a "paper tiger." Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh joins us to discuss what Trump's new position means for Ukraine and Europe. Then, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) explains why expiring health care tax credits are the main sticking point in negotiations to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month. And, one year since Hurricane Helene devastated the southeast, we look at how Appalachia is recovering, healing and learning after Helene brought extreme landslides and flooding to the area, with Grist reporter Katie Myers.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
After someone survives a disaster like a wildfire or hurricane, they often face daunting decisions while trying to rebuild. A growing number of scammers are targeting people seeking contractors, especially as events like flooding, hurricanes and wildfires happen more often. Naveena Sadasivam is a senior staff writer for Grist. She’s covered disaster scams for the outlet and joins us with details of her reporting and how to avoid a scam. Learn more about how to report fraud after a disaster in Oregon here.
This week, it's all about keeping cool and carrying on in the kitchen. First up , chef, farmer, and cookbook author Abra Berens joins Francis to take you calls about how to best use our summer produce. She's full of ideas for all that zucchini, btw! Abra is the author of three wonderful cookbooks, Ruffage, Grist, and Pulp, and you can find the recipe for the Summer Squash Escabeche she talked about here. Then, we head into NYC to visit chef Jiho Kim at his restaurant, Joomak where he teaches us how to make a refreshing summertime dish: a Summer Salad with Cured Fish and White Kimchi.Broadcast dates for this episode:July 11, 2025 (originally aired)Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.
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