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In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Eddie Dabdoub discuss:Falling in love with your practice area but remembering it is a business.Transitioning from general law practice to a niche law practice.Getting buy-in from your team for the law firm growth.Taking care of your team to stop the turnover. Key Takeaways:There is a barrier of entry for those transitioning from a PI practice to a Disability Insurance practice.If you structure your practice like a well oiled machine, even less lucrative niches will pay off financially.Build a core team that allows your firm to grow together. Even when you're in different rolls, you want the core team to all be focused on the same business goals.Your firm does not need to be built like everyone else's. You are different, build your firm to reflect what is important to you. "My big advice is, if you want to scale a law firm, breakaway from the traditional model of assigning assistants and paralegals to attorneys. Instead, create different departments (even if they're tiny), train your folks to be experts in that department, and have cases go through those departments as the lifecycle of the case carries it through the firm." —  Eddie Dabdoub Read more from Steve at Above the Law: AboveTheLaw.com/tag/Steve-Fretzin/ Thank you to our Sponsors!Ready to go from good to GOAT? Attend PIMCOM the inaugural personal injury mastermind conference Sept 15-17, 2024. Use promo code BeThatLawyer to get $200.00 off at https://www.pimcon.org/Get Staffed Up: https://getstaffedup.com/bethatlawyer/Lawmatics: https://www.lawmatics.com/bethatlawyer/ Episode References:Rules of the Road: A Plaintiff Lawyer's Guide to Proving Liability by Rick Friedman - https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Plaintiff-Lawyers-Proving-Liability/dp/1934833177 About Eddie Dabdoub: Edward Dabdoub is a nationally-known disability insurance lawyer. He is the founder of Dabdoub Law Firm, a firm that specializes in disability and life insurance claims for claimants.Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, he is one of five attorneys in his immediate family. Since becoming a lawyer, he has focused his law practice on representing people in this niche practice area and has grown his law firm from less than a handful of employees to a nationwide practice.With Eddie at the helm, Dabdoub Law Firm has litigated and won significant disability and life insurance cases in federal courts. Some notable victories include a win against the NFL Disability Plan for a former pro-football player who was denied disability benefits and recent victory for a liver transplant surgeon who could no longer perform transplant surgeries after sustaining a career-ending injury.Eddie has participated as a guest speaker at law conferences both on local and national stages, discussing disability insurance, life insurance, and ERISA for legal organizations such as the American Association for Justice and the Florida Association for Justice.Eddie is a double-Canes, having obtained an undergraduate degree in Economics and a juris doctor degree at the University of Miami. Before law school, he obtained a Masters in Business Administration from Florida International University. Connect with Eddie Dabdoub:Website: https://www.longtermdisability.net/Email: eddie@longtermdisability.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwarddabdoubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dabdoub-disability-insurance-erisa-law-firm/Twitter: https://x.com/disabilitylawsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dabdoublawfirm Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Rick Friedman joins host/producer of The Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe in the WLIW-FM studio ahead of the Hamptons Fine Art Fair coming to the Southampton Fairgrounds July 11-14.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with top Alaska trial lawyer, Meg Simonian.  Meg shares her journey from growing up as one of seven children with parents who did not graduate from high school to attending law school and becoming one of the nation's best trial lawyers.  After graduating from law school, Meg worked as a Federal public defender and then joined the practice of legendary trial lawyer, Rick Friedman.  Meg shares lessons learned during her time working with Rick before leaving to join an Alaska-based medical malpractice firm.  Meg talks about how she has worked to turn bad case facts into good facts that have helped her win and achieve significant verdicts for her deserving clients.   About Meg SimonianDillon Findley & Simonian, P.C. | Anchorage Attorneys Serving Alaska Meg Simonian is one of Alaska's top trial lawyers devoting her practice to representing people who have been injured or wronged. She has obtained several of the largest jury verdicts and settlements in Alaska history in both state and federal court. Meg was born and raised in Anchorage and went to law school because she believed law could be a force of good. After clerking for the Alaska Superior Court, she has been practicing law for over 20 years sharpening her courtroom skills and winning trials as a felony trial lawyer at the Alaska Public Defender Agency and Office of Public Advocacy. Meg started her civil career at Friedman Rubin, representing people harmed by insurance bad faith. Meg's work is focused on medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, complex litigation and representing people who have been injured or need help in their most vulnerable times. She is a relentless advocate who uses her skills in the courtroom, dedication, and creativity to ensure her client's story is told with truth and power. She is one of the few woman lawyers inducted into the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates (an invitation only group of the 100 best trial lawyers in the U.S.). Meg is also recognized by both Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers. She was appointed by the Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court to serve on the Alaska Civil Pattern Jury Instruction Committee. Meg has successfully handled many appeals before the Alaska Supreme Court, including setting important precedent in Knolmayer v. McCollum, and Harrold-Jones v. Drury. When she is not battling in the courtroom, Meg loves to be with her family cooking, traveling, or dragging one of her five kids to hike, ski, or play outside. EducationNortheastern University School of Law, Boston, MassachusettsJ.D. - 1997University of Alaska AnchorageB.A. - 1992Honors: magna cum laudeMajor: English LiteratureMercer Law School, Trial Practice Institute of the National Criminal Defense College2000 Past PositionsAnchorage Superior Court, Law ClerkAlaska Public Defender Agency and Office of Public Advocacy, Felony Trial Lawyer Professional AssociationsAmerican Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Attorneys of America®), 2003 to PresentAnchorage Zoning and Planning Commission, 2005 to 2006Alaska Supreme Court Criminal Rules Advisory Committee, 2002 to 2003Alaska Bar Association, 1999 Practice AreasPlaintiff's Medical MalpracticeSerious Injury or DeathWhite-Collar Criminal Law Bar AdmissionsAlaska, 1999U.S. District Court District of Alaska, 1999

Decades of experience, over 100 cases tried to a jury with monumental failures and success, Eric uniquely tries civil and criminal cases with equal passion and sophistication. Landmark cases include creating the constitutional right to Intimate Association (Eric protected the rights of low-income housing residents against oppressive “crime control” measures) and his historic $91,000,000 verdict is the largest compensatory damages verdict for one person in Washington State. As George Clinton's lawyer, the iconic funk musician/artist, Eric's unique view into the entertainment industry crafted a result that allowed him to maintain his collection of music and is the lead attorney on the definitive copyright case in American jurisprudence. His representation of George Clinton, the iconic funk musician/artist, is the definitive copyright case in American jurisprudence. Eric's passion is to create and move juries in the courtroom, seek out truth, and deliver justice. He is recognized as an innovator in trial work and the only Washington lawyer to be acknowledged by the Plaintiffs Trial Bar (WSAJ) and the Defense Trial Bar (WDTLA) for their prestigious Trial Lawyer of the Year award. A teacher of over 16 years at the Trial Lawyers College and a student there for 21, Eric is committed to the grace of continued learning. Eric's deep friendships and mentors, Gerry Spence, Paul Luvera, Rick Friedman, Nick Rowley, and Bill Barton, gift reciprocity of thought and offer tapestries of insights that inspire and guide him daily. www.ericfonglaw.com   Quick recap In their conversation, Michael and Eric touched on various aspects of life's purpose, work, and the legal profession. They discussed Eric's career as a trial lawyer, his personal fulfillment in helping individuals, and his concerns about the influence of the insurance industry on the legal world. They also talked about the issue of insurance rates, especially in areas prone to natural disasters, and the importance of self-confidence and positive mindset in overcoming adversity.     Summary Life's Purpose and Spontaneity Michael and Eric had a conversation about life's purpose and the importance of spontaneity. They also discussed Eric's work and how people can connect with him. Michael expressed his appreciation for Eric's time and his openness to having a natural conversation. They briefly mentioned a shift from Google Podcasts to YouTube, which Michael mentioned would provide an opportunity to reach a wider audience. Advocating for the Underdog: A Career in Law Eric and Michael discussed Eric's career as a trial lawyer. Eric shared his personal fulfillment and purpose in helping individuals, particularly those in challenging circumstances. He acknowledged the complexities and potential biases within the judicial system but expressed his belief in the potential fairness of the jury system. Michael echoed Eric's sentiment about the significance of human connections and storytelling in advocating for causes. Both agreed on the importance of supporting the 'little guys' in their battles against larger entities. They also acknowledged the challenging and demanding nature of such advocacy work. Insurance Industry's Impact on Legal World Eric voiced his concerns about the influence of the insurance industry on the legal world, highlighting its control over various aspects of life such as car ownership and health care. He emphasized the difficulties in holding the industry accountable and the crucial role of trial lawyers. Eric and Michael expressed their frustration with the insurance industry's practice of not fulfilling its promises to pay claims, noting the stress it causes claimants. Eric, a lawyer, shared his mission to handle legal matters and hold insurance companies accountable to alleviate the stress for his clients. They also discussed the negative consequences of claimants deciding not to pursue their claims, enabling insurance companies to continue their practices. Insurance Rates and Climate Change Concerns Michael and Eric discussed the issue of insurance rates, particularly in California and other areas prone to natural disasters. They noted the trend of insurance companies pulling out of certain markets due to financial losses from covering hurricane damages. Eric expressed concern over the situation, suggesting it was a wake-up call for society, as it indicates the unforeseen consequences of climate change. Michael added that even in areas prone to natural disasters, not every property is affected, which complicates the issue for insurance companies. Legal Profession and Justice System Debate Michael and Eric discussed their perspectives on the legal profession, focusing on the role of risk-sharing and accountability in the justice system. Eric expressed his dissatisfaction with the current model, citing a lack of accountability and the concentrated power of insurance companies. He emphasized the importance of trial lawyers who can effectively communicate and inspire justice. Michael agreed, highlighting the necessity of presenting a clear and compelling case for jurors. Additionally, Eric shared his approach of turning down settlement offers in favor of potentially higher payouts at trial, despite the risk of losing. Both agreed on the inefficiency of mass marketing by lawyers, with Eric arguing that these advertisements often misrepresent the quality of legal services provided. Self-Confidence and Positive Mindset Michael and Eric discussed the importance of self-confidence and positive mindset in overcoming adversity. They emphasized the need to be one's own champion and to use simple strategies such as listening to music or going for a walk to regain positivity during down days. Michael highlighted the power of mindset, noting that it can impact the trajectory of an entire day. Eric further emphasized the importance of recognizing negative thoughts as they come, acknowledging they will pass and be replaced by more productive ones, such as solutions or positive ideas.

Our guest this week on The Long View is Ben Inker. Ben is the head of asset allocation at GMO, a Boston-based investment manager famous for its asset-class forecasting. Ben joined GMO in 1992 after completing his bachelor's in economics from Yale. He's been an analyst, a portfolio manager, and a CIO, and is a partner and board member for the firm.BackgroundBioGMO U.S. Quality ETFGMO Benchmark-Free Allocation IIIReflecting on the Past Few Years“GMA Questions Links Between Higher Interest Rates and Value Stocks,” by Eric Rasmussen, fa-mag.com, March 27, 2021.“GMO's Inker: Why Investors Shouldn't Fear a Recession in 2022,” by Jeff Berman, thinkadvisor.com, June 30, 2022.“Profiting From a Bubble in Growth Stocks,” webcast with Jeremy Grantham, Simon Harris, Ben Inker, and Catherine LeGraw, GMO.com, March 25, 2021.“GMO: There's Joy in Missing Out,” by Julie Segal, institutionalinvestor.com, Jan. 31, 2023.Current Outlook“Update on the Bursting Bubble in Growth Stocks,” webcast with Jeremy Grantham, Simon Harris, and Ben Inker, GMO.com, June 15, 2022.“Beyond the Landing,” by Ben Inker and John Pease, GMO.com, 3Q 2023.“Value Is Really More Resilient in a Recession Than You Think,” by Ben Inker, Catherine LeGraw, and John Thorndike, GMO.com, June 6, 2023.“Value Does Just Fine in Recessions,” by Ben Inker, GMO.com, June 1, 2023.Non-U.S.“Japan: This Time Really Is Different,” by Drew Edwards, Rick Friedman, and Ben Inker, GMO.com, Sept. 6, 2023.Other“Ben Inker: ‘The Portfolio We're Running Today Is Abnormal Even for Us,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, July 28, 2020.“Jeremy Grantham: The U.S. Market Is in a Super Bubble,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Feb. 8, 2022.

Introduction (00:00). Spencer goes to trial (with his brother!), and Justin goes to a wedding.The Break (04:13). Results from five competitions.Scripties Preview (08:14). Click this link to vote for this Fall's best competitions.Suggested Plagiarism (09:32). Rick Friedman has won three $100,000,000 verdicts and written five bestselling trial books, including Rules of the Road: A Plaintiff Lawyer's Guide to Proving Liability and The Elements of Trial. He  discusses how and when to interview lay witnesses, how and why to "polarize" the case, and why the goal of cross-examination can be clarity, not contradiction.Wildly Inadmissible (40:42). Cumberland's Matt Woodham has had an educational impact far greater than writing the last three Tournament of Champions cases ...

In this podcast episode, Gary introduces Eric Fong, a trial attorney known for his impressive results and compassionate approach. Eric shares his professional journey, including stumbling into the field of law as a public defender. He discusses a challenging case involving a convenience store robbery and how he uncovered a complex corporate structure behind it. Eric and his partner prepared the case meticulously, ultimately winning a verdict of $91 million. They also discuss the qualities of a good trial attorney and the importance of compassion and empathy in the legal profession. A dynamic episode! With decades of experience, over 100 cases tried to a jury with monumental failures and success, Eric uniquely tries civil and criminal cases with equal passion and sophistication. Landmark cases include creating the constitutional right to Intimate Association (Eric protected the rights of low-income housing residents against oppressive “crime control” measures) and his historic $91,000,000 verdict is the largest compensatory damages verdict for one person in Washington State. As George Clinton's lawyer, the iconic funk musician/artist, Eric's unique view into the entertainment industry crafted a result that allowed him to maintain his collection of music as the lead attorney on the definitive copyright case in American jurisprudence. Eric's passion is to create and move juries in the courtroom, seek out the truth, and deliver justice. He is recognized as an innovator in trial work and the only Washington lawyer to be recognized by the plaintiffs trial bar (WSAJ) and the defense trial bar (WDTLA) for their prestigious Trial Lawyer of the Year awards. A teacher of over 17 years at the Trial Lawyers College and a student there for 22, Eric is committed to the grace of continued learning. Eric's deep friendships and mentors, Gerry Spence, Paul Luvera, Rick Friedman, Nick Rowley, and Bill Barton, gift interchange of thought and offer tapestries of insights that inspire and guide him every day.

Rick Friedman, trial lawyer, published author, teacher, attorney and influencer, joins host Dave Paul for an in-depth conversation on practicing law and the importance of mental health and therapy.

Rick Friedman, HOTstudio Underwritten by https://www.peconiclanding.org/ (Peconic Landing) Executive director and producer of the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Rick Friedman joins The Heart of The East End to discuss the third annual arts event. Hamptons Fine Art Fair features more than 400 artists from 90 galleries, 47 cities and 11 countries at the Southampton Fairgrounds through Bastille Day weekend, starting with the opening night benefit for Guild Hall on Thursday, July 14th. For tickets and more information, visit hamptonsfineartfair.com. Susan Bahary, Tasty Tuesday Underwritten by https://www.southamptonartscenter.org/ (Southampton Arts Center) Internationally renowned sculptor Susan Bahary joins Gianna to discuss the process and pride of honoring her former Huntington neighbor, Harry Chapin. Bahary created a larger-than-life bronze bust ahead of what would have been Chapin's 80th birthday, being celebrated with a benefit for Long Island Cares. The non-profit is Long Island's first food bank and Harry Chapin's creation. The benefit event is on Friday, July 15th in Hauppauge. For more information, visit licares.org.

Back in July, this quote by Rick Friedman got posted in the From Hostage to Hero FB group: “Fear is unprofessional.” And even though I gave context for the quote in my podcast, and used Rick's analogy of why he said it, people.had.thoughts. LOTS of thoughts. I've been DYING to comment on this ever since, because here's the thing: Fear is TOTALLY normal. It's also TOTALLY optional.  And if that statement pisses you off, you most definitely need to listen to this podcast.

We spend a lot of time focused on how we practice law, but when do we take the time to wonder why? In his new book, The Way of the Trial Lawyer-Beyond Technique, best-selling author Rick Friedman examines the journey to find justice, the balance between intellect and heart, and how recognizing moral truth makes all the difference. Take the time to realign your internal compass with this essential episode.

The episode begins with a discussion of how Pat went from graduating Yale Law School to becoming one of the nation's leading medical malpractice plaintiff's trial lawyers.  Pat talks about how he started as a newspaper reporter covering malpractice trials, and was drawn to this field even  before attending law school.  Pat talks about what drew him to medical malpractice cases, why these cases  are hard for plaintiffs to win and strategies he has used for success, including lessons he has applied from his groundbreaking work co-authored with Rick Friedman, Rules of the Road. (https://www.trialguides.com/products/rules-of-the-road-trade).   Pat later adapted  the "rules" approach to medical malpractice cases in his book, Winning Medical Malpractice Cases with the Rules of the Road Technique  (https://www.trialguides.com/products/winning-medical-malpractice-cases ).Pat discusses how his own personal journey raising an autistic son brought him face to face with the medical establishment and helped him to  develop his own sense of empathy--a trait which has helped him relate to clients with similar struggles.  Pat discussed his latest book, The Fearless Cross Examiner (https://www.trialguides.com/products/the-fearless-cross-examiner).  He explains why some of the commonly-taught techniques for cross examination are wrong and how he has developed some better approaches.  He explores both the technical and human aspects of cross examination.About Patrick MalonePatrick Malone is a son of the Midwest. He grew up in an Irish Catholic family in Wichita, Kansas, the oldest of seven children. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Kansas, he worked as a reporter for United Press International in Kansas City, then won a prestigious journalism fellowship at the University of Michigan, where he studied public health issues and wrote freelance articles for the Washington Post. Malone then worked as a medical writer and investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, where he won a number of awards, including a finalist designation for the Pulitzer Prize for a series co-authored on “dangerous doctors.”After he was accepted at Yale Law School, Malone and his wife Vicki sold their home in Miami and moved to a rental apartment in New Haven, Connecticut with their infant son. They had one more son while at Yale and a third after moving to the Washington area. At Yale, Malone won several student awards, including best “moot court” argument. He worked for a year after graduating for a prominent federal judge, U.S. District Judge Gerhard Gesell in Washington, D.C. In 1985, Patrick Malone began his career as an attorney representing seriously injured people.For more, visit https://www.patrickmalonelaw.com/  About ElawvateThe Elawvate Podcast – Where Trial Lawyers Learn, Share, and Grow is where the practice of trial law meets personal growth. To succeed as a trial lawyer and build a successful law firm requires practice skills, strategic thinking and some amount of business and entrepreneurial savvy. Elawvate is a place to learn and share skills and strategies for success.But it is also a place to dig deeper and achieve personal growth.Those who succeed as trial lawyers at the highest levels cultivate character, principle, integrity, leadership, courage, compassion and perseverance.  We learn and draw inspiration from those who have achieved this success.For more about Elawvate, visit our website at www.elawvate.fm.  You can also  join our Facebook Group at Elawvate | FacebookFor more information or to contact the hosts, see:(Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) (Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC) 

Episode 01 - Success Starts from Within with Rick FriedmanYou don't want to miss the Elawvate interview of Rick Friedman, one of America's pre-eminent plaintiff trial lawyers and teachers.  In this episode Ben (Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC)  and Rahul ((Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) )talk to Rick about his latest book, The Way of the Trial Lawyer: Beyond Technique (published by TrialGuides and available here:  The Way of the Trial Lawyer – Trial Guides).What Will You Learn From Listening to this Episode?               The Power of Moral Advocacy.  In this episode, you will learn about the power the comes from developing what Rick calls ethos, or the authenticity and credibility that stems from advocacy tied to core more principles and beliefs.  Rick explains that lawyers are trained to become skilled technicians in logical argument (logos) and to harness the power of emotion (pathos), but few develop the ability to “run on all cylinders” by adding the power of moral advocacy (ethos).                Personal Understanding and Growth.  Rick provides a roadmap that lawyers can follow to develop the strength that comes with moral advocacy.  The first step involves looking inward—to resolve any cognitive dissonance or moral conflict you may have, and to achieve clarity of mission.  Rick explains how the “zealous advocacy,” “win at all costs” model lacks is a cynical model built on corporate values, and deprives the civil trial lawyer of moral model built on human values. Instead, Rick advocates for an approach in which the cause must include something more than just winning—there must be some larger (moral) principle at stake.               Rick explains that to harness the power of moral advocacy, the lawyer must “enter the dark alley” and confront honestly and overcome personal demons that may be stunting growth.  These demons include over-emphasis on personal ego, a knee-jerk resort to self-pity or macho “tough guy” image to avoid truly confronting the hardest aspects of trial law, like fear of losing, performance anxiety, or loss of a carefully cultivated image.  Rick explains how therapy has helped him and many successful trial lawyers achieve the kind of growth necessary for self-awareness and authenticity.               Moral Energy and Steadiness.  Once a lawyer has done the hard work to grow as a person and to commit to a moral advocacy model, Rick explains that the lawyer can then marshal these powerful forces as a means of persuasion.  To do so requires identifying the  core moral issues and forces that bear on a dispute, and to understand which of those will reasonable more strongly with the decision maker (in the case of a trial, the jury). About Rick FriedmanRick started his career in a small town in Alaska as a lawyer with no staff, where he developed a love for studying the books and transcripts of great trial lawyers. He built his career representing the poor, injured, and mistreated, sharing with jurors the truth about his clients' injuries and what caused them. His trial method is to present the truth to the jury, and effectively counter defense tactics to distort the truth. He has developed methods for clearly showing jurors how defendants have broken the rules that protect all of us. Lawyers all over the country now ask him for help in trying their cases.Among Rick's landmark cases are Bellott v. State Farm, a $152,000,000 jury verdict on behalf of a client whose insurance agency agreement was terminated in retaliation for his refusal to engage in dishonest marketing practices; Washington v. Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada LLC, a $104,000,000 jury verdict for the infection of his client with Hepatitis C due to the defendant's multi-dose vials of Propofol; Myrick v. Mastagni, a jury verdict believed to be the first case in California holding a building owner liable for injuries sustained in an earthquake; and Robinson v. State Farm, which exposed State Farm's use of false doctor's reports to deny claims. He has obtained four verdicts that ranked in the top ten verdicts of the year in the United States. He is a member and past president of the Inner Circle of Advocates as well as a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers.Rick is a graduate of Harvard Law School and in addition to The Way of the Trial Lawyer: Beyond Technique is the author or co-author of four other bestselling legal books: Rules of the Road: A Plaintiff Lawyer's Guide to Proving Liability, Polarizing the Case, Becoming a Trial Lawyer, The Elements of Trial. These books have revolutionized how thousands of lawyers try their cases. Rick is licensed to practice in Alaska, Washington, Nevada, Kentucky and California, but also regularly appears pro hac vice in other state and federal courts around the country.About ElawvateThe Elawvate Podcast – Where Trial Lawyers Learn, Share, and Grow is where the practice of trial law meets personal growth. To succeed as a trial lawyer and build a successful law firm requires practice skills, strategic thinking and some amount of business and entrepreneurial savvy. Elawvate is a place to learn and share skills and strategies for success.But it is also a place to dig deeper and achieve personal growth.Those who succeed as trial lawyers at the highest levels cultivate character, principle, integrity, leadership, courage, compassion and perseverance.  We learn and draw inspiration from those who have achieved this success.For more about Elawvate, visit our website at www.elawvate.fm.  You can also  join our Facebook Group at Elawvate | FacebookFor more information or to contact the hosts, see:(Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) (Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC) 

Join me for a great chat with internationally renowned magazine photographer and photojournalist Rick Friedman! Rick has been a photojournalist, portrait and travel photographer for 4 decades. Based in Boston, he travels the world for numerous publications, corporations, advertising assignments and film and television productions. His published work has appeared in/on Time, National Geographic, Newsweek, ABC News, CBS News, CNN NBC News, Discovery Channel, The New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Nature, USA Today, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, Stern, Discover and many other publications around the globe. He has produced over 75 book and magazine covers and has worked on 20 film productions. Rick is an ambassador for Tamron Lens, Nissin Flashes and Savage Universal lighting and studio equipment. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Photo Quote: “In order to make art, the frustration of not working has to be greater than the frustration of working.” — Jerry Uelsmann https://www.uelsmann.net/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Episode Links: Ricks Links: https://www.rickfriedman.com https://www.instagram.com/rickfriedmanpix/ https://www.facebook.com/rick.friedman.54/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TOGCHAT Resources Show Website: https://togchat.com My Website: https://www.JoeEdelman.com Join the TOGCHAT Photography Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/ispphotographers My calendar of upcoming Live-Online Photography Presentations https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/ I would love to be your PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR! https://www.joeedelman.com/mentoring-for-photographers/ WANNA SEE MY GEAR? https://tog.chat/gear - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this show. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this show.

Rf@richardfriedman.net What's going on in India? Why are farmers burning their fields? Did you know the enormous city of Chennai almost ran out of water in 2019? Coca-Cola is a major polluter. Maybe it's time I abandon my favorite beverage? Talk is cheap. {00:54} Stubble Burning {06:00} Chennai {08:22} Hero of the Week {10:35} Villian of the Week {11:23} In the MiX, Boaty McBoatface, Rudy, Lucy, and a romantic movie {21:01} Scientist Birthday You can find my books here with the links to find your favorite retailer. Climate Fiction novels: Escape to Canamith https://books2read.com/u/bWP9y1 The Two Worlds of Billy Callahan https://books2read.com/u/mvnvLX Cli/Fi short stories- A Climate Carol and Other Cli-Fi Short Stories. Available in print or audiobook. https://books2read.com/u/38roQL https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=X_TIB7BX9Vkn7TdapooG9E8f8VsH3RvIDf00TcuQX-irvzHXaR5ez3YA6xFLzqqOqbP12Spj6_tEr-nrG_LlSC3AGu4&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=8.72 (00:08): Welcome to a breath of fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment, to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman will Chrome the climate hero and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products, designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals, making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now, your host, Rick Friedman Santa Claus (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=Z6_n2S6VoG3OcCds0JKy9fwwIuskOetk2rCaULpcvn8AG07hc1maQ2Qmc9EYLE4EMx3Gb5lpcbE_f8aPVwYzwGnn7yM&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=49.1 (00:49)): [inaudible] Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=jZm9BM6oyb61jYqBSsfF9GUJGTyK1Aek8Cn1Ii8gnxxzyc0Drwww4zqHrGb0qAiZkrcxk4VdO_HKEPv-CjQl8SUANYo&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=53.75 (00:53)): Pollution in Delhi. India is a major problem. The situation is aggravated by delhi's geography. The city is landlocked and it sits in a kind of a natural bowl surrounded by industrial and agricultural areas. There's no coastal breeze. So the pollution just hovers over the city to emissions from cars and trucks and even dust from the roadside contributes almost 80% of the particulate matter. That nasty 2.5 that we talk about and then to make it even worse. Once a year at harvest time farmers across the neighboring States set fire to their fields to clear them for the next season. That's known as stubble burning. I'll have more about that in a minute. Back to Delhi, the public works department installed 23 anti-smog guns throughout the city and 150 water tankers that sprinkle water on the trees, roads, and construction sites all over the city. This year, they've sprayed over 7 million liters of water. Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=C9283TCp7hHvMImLAW7xbQR29n01zqSKE2tM6qAtAMYg0vx14we1kcSMcfimtMOyptKt0z5OjYQUHwthzKh1HE_copM&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=109.46 (01:49)): We'll talk about a water shortage in India in a minute. So what are they doing? They're spraying water into the air, hoping that it sticks to some of the particulate matter and it falls to the ground like what rain does. Of course rain lowers the level of air pollution, but this is just a cheap attempt and a waste of time and money and resources fix the problem. Don't cover it up with a squirt gun, a big squirt gun, but still it's just spraying water. The best solution obviously would be to reduce the pollution at their source. Yeah, it'll be expensive to fix India's air pollution problem, just like anybody, but people are dying in huge numbers in India from air pollution in 2019 more than 1.5 million people died from air pollution. All right. So let's talk about stubble burning. I never even heard that phrase until last year. Rick... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rf@richardfriedman.net What's going on in India? Why are farmers burning their fields? Did you know the enormous city of Chennai almost ran out of water in 2019? Coca-Cola is a major polluter. Maybe it's time I abandon my favorite beverage? Talk is cheap. {00:54} Stubble Burning {06:00} Chennai {08:22} Hero of the Week {10:35} Villian of the Week {11:23} In the MiX, Boaty McBoatface, Rudy, Lucy, and a romantic movie {21:01} Scientist Birthday You can find my books here with the links to find your favorite retailer. Climate Fiction novels: Escape to Canamith https://books2read.com/u/bWP9y1 The Two Worlds of Billy Callahan https://books2read.com/u/mvnvLX Cli/Fi short stories- A Climate Carol and Other Cli-Fi Short Stories. Available in print or audiobook. https://books2read.com/u/38roQL https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=X_TIB7BX9Vkn7TdapooG9E8f8VsH3RvIDf00TcuQX-irvzHXaR5ez3YA6xFLzqqOqbP12Spj6_tEr-nrG_LlSC3AGu4&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=8.72 (00:08): Welcome to a breath of fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment, to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman will Chrome the climate hero and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products, designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals, making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now, your host, Rick Friedman Santa Claus (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=Z6_n2S6VoG3OcCds0JKy9fwwIuskOetk2rCaULpcvn8AG07hc1maQ2Qmc9EYLE4EMx3Gb5lpcbE_f8aPVwYzwGnn7yM&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=49.1 (00:49)): [inaudible] Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=jZm9BM6oyb61jYqBSsfF9GUJGTyK1Aek8Cn1Ii8gnxxzyc0Drwww4zqHrGb0qAiZkrcxk4VdO_HKEPv-CjQl8SUANYo&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=53.75 (00:53)): Pollution in Delhi. India is a major problem. The situation is aggravated by delhi's geography. The city is landlocked and it sits in a kind of a natural bowl surrounded by industrial and agricultural areas. There's no coastal breeze. So the pollution just hovers over the city to emissions from cars and trucks and even dust from the roadside contributes almost 80% of the particulate matter. That nasty 2.5 that we talk about and then to make it even worse. Once a year at harvest time farmers across the neighboring States set fire to their fields to clear them for the next season. That's known as stubble burning. I'll have more about that in a minute. Back to Delhi, the public works department installed 23 anti-smog guns throughout the city and 150 water tankers that sprinkle water on the trees, roads, and construction sites all over the city. This year, they've sprayed over 7 million liters of water. Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=C9283TCp7hHvMImLAW7xbQR29n01zqSKE2tM6qAtAMYg0vx14we1kcSMcfimtMOyptKt0z5OjYQUHwthzKh1HE_copM&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=109.46 (01:49)): We'll talk about a water shortage in India in a minute. So what are they doing? They're spraying water into the air, hoping that it sticks to some of the particulate matter and it falls to the ground like what rain does. Of course rain lowers the level of air pollution, but this is just a cheap attempt and a waste of time and money and resources fix the problem. Don't cover it up with a squirt gun, a big squirt gun, but still it's just spraying water. The best solution obviously would be to reduce the pollution at their source. Yeah, it'll be expensive to fix India's air pollution problem, just like anybody, but people are dying in huge numbers in India from air pollution in 2019 more than 1.5 million people died from air pollution. All right. So let's talk about stubble burning. I never even heard that phrase until last year. Rick... Support this podcast

On today's Spin It Social Hour, come meet a master of lighting, Boston-based, veteran photojournalist Rick Friedman. Despite more than four decades of pursuing and perfecting images, Rick maintains his enthusiasm for the art. “It’s fun. I love the challenge of all the different kinds of work I get to do." Hope you can join us, and most of all, hope you and yours had a peaceful and safe Thanksgiving. Steffen

On today's Spin It Social Hour, come meet a master of lighting, Boston-based, veteran photojournalist Rick Friedman. Despite more than four decades of pursuing and perfecting images, Rick maintains his enthusiasm for the art. “It’s fun. I love the challenge of all the different kinds of work I get to do." Hope you can join us, and most of all, hope you and yours had a peaceful and safe Thanksgiving. Steffen

Do you believe a single moment can bring about significant change? In today’s episode with Rick Friedman, he shares how finding a simple book sparked a passion for bringing a voice to climate change and the issues facing our planet.  Many CausePods are born from a single moment of inspiration where a few months in the rearview mirror, you can easily say that was a great 90-degree turn in a new direction, and it was a simple moment that started it. The Breath of Fresh Earth podcast brings a creative format to his podcast to keep people engaged in the episode.  Creating a podcast that takes full use of the production process to create something unique each time is a technique that is often overlooked.  Like the book that influenced Rick, he hopes the episode sparks a listener to see climate change a little bit differently.        Key Topics: How did Rick settle on a particular format, and where did the idea for the show come from (1:30) How does he use his podcast to highlight the work that has already been done for climate change (4:04) Why does climate change get a bad wrap (8:36) Where did he first get into the fight against climate change (10:51) What lessons did Rick learn while launching the show (12:50) What is the biggest lesson for Rick trying to grow his podcast during uncertain times (14:21) What does the Climate Reality Project do (15:55) What advice does Rick have for someone looking to start a Cause based Podcast (18:27) Website link: https://abreathoffreshearth.captivate.fm/ Podcast Links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed/id1498287880?at=11lo6V&ct=podnews_podcast Google: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYWJyZWF0aG9mZnJlc2hlYXJ0aC8= Spotify: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYWJyZWF0aG9mZnJlc2hlYXJ0aC8= Social Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/bofepodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/climatereality (https://twitter.com/climatereality) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.friedman.566 Instagram: https://instagram.com/friedman5744 Charity Name: The Climate Reality Project Charity Website: https://www.climaterealityproject.org/donate/donate-climate-reality-project?utm_segment=GeneralWebHomepageButton Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe onhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/causecasts/id1398644299?mt=2 ( Apple),https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnBvZGlhbnQuY28vY2F1c2VjYXN0cy9yc3MueG1s ( Google),https://open.spotify.com/show/3hmQQrfFDPznEqEAEeRVm8 ( Spotify), https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/67ea3876-ad03-4d6f-814c-c5395544f5c6/Causepods?ref=dm_wcp_podcast_link_th (Amazon), or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@causepods.org. Follow Mathew on Social Media to stay up to date on Causepods – https://www.facebook.com/MathewPassy (Facebook) |https://twitter.com/MathewPassy ( Twitter) |https://www.instagram.com/mathewpassy/ ( Instagram) |https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewpassy/ ( LinkedIn) For help, resources, and community support, please join thehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/causepods ( Causepods Facebook Group) if you are already producing podcasts for a cause or are thinking about launching one. And if you would like to be a guest on Causepods, please fill out this form and schedulehttps://bookme.name/thepodcastconsultant/lite/causecast-podcast-booking ( your chat here).

Plastic pollution, Rising Seas, Ocean Acidification, Drought, Soil, Climate Refugees, Deforestation, Air Pollution, Lysenko You can reach me at rf@richardfriedman.net You can find my books here with the links to find your favorite retailer. Climate Fiction novels: Escape to Canamith https://books2read.com/u/bWP9y1 The Two Worlds of Billy Callahan https://books2read.com/u/mvnvLX Cli/Fi short stories- A Climate Carol and Other Cli-Fi Short Stories. Available in print or audiobook. https://books2read.com/u/38roQL Do you want to learn more about the Villain of the week? https://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2017/04/07/cautionary-tale-politics-science-lysenko Speaker 1 (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=XZjBUoL_X2oVsWT1y8oG7ojE-DldTDUf3Z5x871s1iU82a38LAK9lLWOXlKFRnpXOuc2FHqUS9yOf1YlXDNbMjX1pM0&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=8.58 (00:08)): [inaudible] Stephanie (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=pe6xB4Z4yssA-5AGgbZ_qR68bIQkUNTIOlOpwQX6MOxki4QkKsZsM_7O3Trbq3tlwL5DMShPg1Nvhbhzg_vxVQAzlHo&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=9.11 (00:09)): Come to a breath of fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment, to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman will crone the climate hero and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products, designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals, making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, Mike (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=Bx5vWeXBAl-sCvC5XrLadBbt1GOPix0Jxn4J2bjmgLnwMEvnMKfTpZlunj1A6J8jR8labPXABn_I6387lgQhpW1Q1sE&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=39.02 (00:39)): We're doomed, we're doomed. Speaker 1 (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=SUoUOToBSc4SCwmgrF41XyvJ-W7S8v8erEVQfoEpO5vBawOZQGvZbZG8HYgflagYQt4d7PJz6lK-MB3jolRVinUQkac&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=60.35 (01:00)): [inaudible] Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=2xhNqH0dnH3btAlOHEUsueRmmawZSNIREC8Gghgp5CFwTGYpDhKRjbqJTs72khxzJnVxIjXY7H0FJHenlq3m_Xe_1JM&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=65.54 (01:05)): Welcome to a special episode of a breath of fresh earth to celebrate Halloween in the United States. I present the first annual Halloween doom and gloom tour, rising temperatures, melting, Arctic ice, drought, desertification, and other effects of climate change are not examples of future troubles. They are a reality today. During this episode, I'll speak to a few of the reasons we're facing a catastrophic future. The way a large segment of the population in the United States is facing the pandemic by avoiding wearing masks and not socially distancing is a good analogy to climate change. These people either don't believe anything, bad will happen to them, or it will happen to someone else or they believe what the current president tells them. He's giving them false hope and bad information, much like fossil fuel proponents seek to confuse deflect and deny. What is crystal clear? Fossil fuels are killing us toss in a gazillion pieces of plastic everywhere, including inside us. Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=Cki7fdapEZAelnsI4mrL-ypoY3J1LmBAreJ1KaTQaahC5ZKLfKWCoGL2elzvVI_mss9JQKVxiauSittkryAq9dJT2co&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=124.07 (02:04)): And we're in serious trouble. In the end, we see reports of non mask wearers, recording messages from a hospital facing death due to the virus, begging others, to listen to the experts, the scientists, and to protect themselves from a deadly foe climate change will be a more difficult opponent to beat. There's no vaccine for climate change and pollution, only hard decisions and a commitment to change how we heat and cool our homes, transport ourselves around the planet and how products we don't use anymore are slipping into streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans. I use humor at... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Plastic pollution, Rising Seas, Ocean Acidification, Drought, Soil, Climate Refugees, Deforestation, Air Pollution, Lysenko You can reach me at rf@richardfriedman.net You can find my books here with the links to find your favorite retailer. Climate Fiction novels: Escape to Canamith https://books2read.com/u/bWP9y1 The Two Worlds of Billy Callahan https://books2read.com/u/mvnvLX Cli/Fi short stories- A Climate Carol and Other Cli-Fi Short Stories. Available in print or audiobook. https://books2read.com/u/38roQL Do you want to learn more about the Villain of the week? https://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2017/04/07/cautionary-tale-politics-science-lysenko Speaker 1 (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=XZjBUoL_X2oVsWT1y8oG7ojE-DldTDUf3Z5x871s1iU82a38LAK9lLWOXlKFRnpXOuc2FHqUS9yOf1YlXDNbMjX1pM0&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=8.58 (00:08)): [inaudible] Stephanie (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=pe6xB4Z4yssA-5AGgbZ_qR68bIQkUNTIOlOpwQX6MOxki4QkKsZsM_7O3Trbq3tlwL5DMShPg1Nvhbhzg_vxVQAzlHo&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=9.11 (00:09)): Come to a breath of fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment, to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman will crone the climate hero and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products, designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals, making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, Mike (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=Bx5vWeXBAl-sCvC5XrLadBbt1GOPix0Jxn4J2bjmgLnwMEvnMKfTpZlunj1A6J8jR8labPXABn_I6387lgQhpW1Q1sE&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=39.02 (00:39)): We're doomed, we're doomed. Speaker 1 (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=SUoUOToBSc4SCwmgrF41XyvJ-W7S8v8erEVQfoEpO5vBawOZQGvZbZG8HYgflagYQt4d7PJz6lK-MB3jolRVinUQkac&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=60.35 (01:00)): [inaudible] Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=2xhNqH0dnH3btAlOHEUsueRmmawZSNIREC8Gghgp5CFwTGYpDhKRjbqJTs72khxzJnVxIjXY7H0FJHenlq3m_Xe_1JM&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=65.54 (01:05)): Welcome to a special episode of a breath of fresh earth to celebrate Halloween in the United States. I present the first annual Halloween doom and gloom tour, rising temperatures, melting, Arctic ice, drought, desertification, and other effects of climate change are not examples of future troubles. They are a reality today. During this episode, I'll speak to a few of the reasons we're facing a catastrophic future. The way a large segment of the population in the United States is facing the pandemic by avoiding wearing masks and not socially distancing is a good analogy to climate change. These people either don't believe anything, bad will happen to them, or it will happen to someone else or they believe what the current president tells them. He's giving them false hope and bad information, much like fossil fuel proponents seek to confuse deflect and deny. What is crystal clear? Fossil fuels are killing us toss in a gazillion pieces of plastic everywhere, including inside us. Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=Cki7fdapEZAelnsI4mrL-ypoY3J1LmBAreJ1KaTQaahC5ZKLfKWCoGL2elzvVI_mss9JQKVxiauSittkryAq9dJT2co&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=124.07 (02:04)): And we're in serious trouble. In the end, we see reports of non mask wearers, recording messages from a hospital facing death due to the virus, begging others, to listen to the experts, the scientists, and to protect themselves from a deadly foe climate change will be a more difficult opponent to beat. There's no vaccine for climate change and pollution, only hard decisions and a commitment to change how we heat and cool our homes, transport ourselves around the planet and how products we don't use anymore are slipping into streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans. I use humor at... Support this podcast

Boyan Slat, International Dark-Sky Association, David Vaughan saving Coral Reefs, Radio Silence in Green Bank, West Virginia, Rick talks to two doctors about the President, Mark Brandon is brilliant! Email me at rf@richardfriedman.net Check us out on Twitter! Want to learn more about the subject and people featured on this episode? David Vaughan https://www.earthday.org/edn-spotlight-dr-david-vaughan (https://www.earthday.org/edn-spotlight-dr-david-vaughan) Boyan Slat https://theoceancleanup.com/about/ (https://theoceancleanup.com/about/) International Dark Sky Association https://www.darksky.org/ (https://www.darksky.org/) Green Bank https://www.space.com/green-bank-observatory.html (https://www.space.com/green-bank-observatory.html) Mark Brandon http://www.open.ac.uk/people/mab49 (http://www.open.ac.uk/people/mab49) Speaker 1: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=hOBHXHnDS9WVA7eqZfy6WEtmVnowbHym-cAzll_lx7KQdMgS0fMG99p7SHOFLgAkhXDUWPP5ANX8gK7k50lHftvifoY&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=8.43 (00:08)) Welcome to a breath of fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment, to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman will crone the climate heroine villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products, designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals, making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, thanks Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=hOBHXHnDS9WVA7eqZfy6WEtmVnowbHym-cAzll_lx7KQdMgS0fMG99p7SHOFLgAkhXDUWPP5ANX8gK7k50lHftvifoY&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=38.63 (00:38)) Stuff for the intro, Steph. And we'll hear from you later at the end of the show today, we're going to switch things up a bit. Our lead story is also our climate hero of the week. So let's do this right Speaker 1: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=hOBHXHnDS9WVA7eqZfy6WEtmVnowbHym-cAzll_lx7KQdMgS0fMG99p7SHOFLgAkhXDUWPP5ANX8gK7k50lHftvifoY&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=49.88 (00:49)) It's time for the climate hero of the week. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=hOBHXHnDS9WVA7eqZfy6WEtmVnowbHym-cAzll_lx7KQdMgS0fMG99p7SHOFLgAkhXDUWPP5ANX8gK7k50lHftvifoY&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=56.72 (00:56)) Dutch vendor Boyan Slat founded the ocean cleanup at the age of 18 in his hometown of Delphi, the Netherlands, it all started when then 16 year old Boyan was diving in Greece and saw more plastic than fish. He devoted his high school science project to understanding the problem and research why cleanup was considered impossible. It became clear that a cleanup using vessels and nets would take thousands of years, cost tens of billions of dollars and harmful to sea life. There are five major plastic accumulation zones in the world where ocean currents converge. We learned about them when we featured Marcus Erickson and his company five gyres in episode 12, these accumulation zones are commonly called garbage patches. The majority of ocean plastic will not go away by itself, but instead it slowly breaks down into microplastic. Boyan came up with an idea to develop a passive concentration system. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=hOBHXHnDS9WVA7eqZfy6WEtmVnowbHym-cAzll_lx7KQdMgS0fMG99p7SHOFLgAkhXDUWPP5ANX8gK7k50lHftvifoY&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=108.2 (01:48)) Instead of going after the plastic, he lets the plastic come to him, led by slot. Now 26, the ocean cleanup is designing and developing cleanup systems to what is already polluting our oceans into intercept plastic on its way to the ocean via rivers. Speaking of rivers, slot belt, the interceptor, the interceptor is the first scalable solution to prevent plastic from entering the world's oceans. Coming from rivers, it is a hundred percent solar powered extracts plastic autonomously, and is... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Boyan Slat, International Dark-Sky Association, David Vaughan saving Coral Reefs, Radio Silence in Green Bank, West Virginia, Rick talks to two doctors about the President, Mark Brandon is brilliant! Email me at rf@richardfriedman.net Check us out on Twitter! Want to learn more about the subject and people featured on this episode? David Vaughan https://www.earthday.org/edn-spotlight-dr-david-vaughan (https://www.earthday.org/edn-spotlight-dr-david-vaughan) Boyan Slat https://theoceancleanup.com/about/ (https://theoceancleanup.com/about/) International Dark Sky Association https://www.darksky.org/ (https://www.darksky.org/) Green Bank https://www.space.com/green-bank-observatory.html (https://www.space.com/green-bank-observatory.html) Mark Brandon http://www.open.ac.uk/people/mab49 (http://www.open.ac.uk/people/mab49) Speaker 1: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=hOBHXHnDS9WVA7eqZfy6WEtmVnowbHym-cAzll_lx7KQdMgS0fMG99p7SHOFLgAkhXDUWPP5ANX8gK7k50lHftvifoY&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=8.43 (00:08)) Welcome to a breath of fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment, to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman will crone the climate heroine villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products, designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals, making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, thanks Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=hOBHXHnDS9WVA7eqZfy6WEtmVnowbHym-cAzll_lx7KQdMgS0fMG99p7SHOFLgAkhXDUWPP5ANX8gK7k50lHftvifoY&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=38.63 (00:38)) Stuff for the intro, Steph. And we'll hear from you later at the end of the show today, we're going to switch things up a bit. Our lead story is also our climate hero of the week. So let's do this right Speaker 1: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=hOBHXHnDS9WVA7eqZfy6WEtmVnowbHym-cAzll_lx7KQdMgS0fMG99p7SHOFLgAkhXDUWPP5ANX8gK7k50lHftvifoY&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=49.88 (00:49)) It's time for the climate hero of the week. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=hOBHXHnDS9WVA7eqZfy6WEtmVnowbHym-cAzll_lx7KQdMgS0fMG99p7SHOFLgAkhXDUWPP5ANX8gK7k50lHftvifoY&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=56.72 (00:56)) Dutch vendor Boyan Slat founded the ocean cleanup at the age of 18 in his hometown of Delphi, the Netherlands, it all started when then 16 year old Boyan was diving in Greece and saw more plastic than fish. He devoted his high school science project to understanding the problem and research why cleanup was considered impossible. It became clear that a cleanup using vessels and nets would take thousands of years, cost tens of billions of dollars and harmful to sea life. There are five major plastic accumulation zones in the world where ocean currents converge. We learned about them when we featured Marcus Erickson and his company five gyres in episode 12, these accumulation zones are commonly called garbage patches. The majority of ocean plastic will not go away by itself, but instead it slowly breaks down into microplastic. Boyan came up with an idea to develop a passive concentration system. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=hOBHXHnDS9WVA7eqZfy6WEtmVnowbHym-cAzll_lx7KQdMgS0fMG99p7SHOFLgAkhXDUWPP5ANX8gK7k50lHftvifoY&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=108.2 (01:48)) Instead of going after the plastic, he lets the plastic come to him, led by slot. Now 26, the ocean cleanup is designing and developing cleanup systems to what is already polluting our oceans into intercept plastic on its way to the ocean via rivers. Speaking of rivers, slot belt, the interceptor, the interceptor is the first scalable solution to prevent plastic from entering the world's oceans. Coming from rivers, it is a hundred percent solar powered extracts plastic autonomously, and is... Support this podcast

The electric vehicle revolution, Nicola Tesla, Elon Musk, who killed the electric car, Thomas Sterry, U.K. climate refugees. Want to dig a little deeper? https://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/13/elon-musks-10-greatest-inventions-changing-the-world.html (https://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/13/elon-musks-10-greatest-inventions-changing-the-world.html) https://www.energy.gov/maps/egallon (https://www.energy.gov/maps/egallon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvyJrY1ZmLY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvyJrY1ZmLY) a short Telsa video https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/guglielmo-marconi (https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/guglielmo-marconi) https://www.motortrend.com/news/2019-electra-meccanica-solo-review/ (https://www.motortrend.com/news/2019-electra-meccanica-solo-review/) https://arrival.com/ (https://arrival.com/) https://www.motor1.com/features/395963/gmc-hummer-ev-horsepower-details/ (https://www.motor1.com/features/395963/gmc-hummer-ev-horsepower-details/) https://electrek.co/2019/12/26/vw-electric-vehicle-charging-butler-robot-concept/ (https://electrek.co/2019/12/26/vw-electric-vehicle-charging-butler-robot-concept/) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/18/this-is-a-wake-up-call-the-villagers-who-could-be-britains-first-climate-refugees (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/18/this-is-a-wake-up-call-the-villagers-who-could-be-britains-first-climate-refugees) https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/20/farmers-chicks-arrive-dead-usps-399372 (https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/20/farmers-chicks-arrive-dead-usps-399372) https://www.mysteriesofcanada.com/quebec/us-greenbacks/ (https://www.mysteriesofcanada.com/quebec/us-greenbacks/) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg09fOoDbtE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg09fOoDbtE) a short video about Ford and Edison and the electric car Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=9UfBr8FvOuLXV76u42PskQ_UzJwCiI2BYubZSY5xi7lYoLl87LoiJ8K_BvH6ZFScVnFXk0jJIiFv_f6jc3iCduq6Bfo&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=8.43 (00:08)) Welcome to a breath of fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment, to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman will crone the climate and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products, designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals, making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=9UfBr8FvOuLXV76u42PskQ_UzJwCiI2BYubZSY5xi7lYoLl87LoiJ8K_BvH6ZFScVnFXk0jJIiFv_f6jc3iCduq6Bfo&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=38.63 (00:38)) What does it really cost to drive an electric car? Electricity isn't free. The energy department created something called the E-gallon to help people understand the cost of driving an electric car whats an Egallon? It represents the cost of fueling a vehicle with electricity compared to a similar vehicle that runs on gas. It's gives us a chance to compare the cost of driving an electric car with a similar sized car that uses gasoline. Right now, it's reasonable to say it would be about 50% less to charge your vehicle with electricity than to fill it up with gasoline. Now, this does not consider the peace of mind knowing that you're not contributing to poisoning the planet. That's gotta be worth something. It also does not include the cost of maintaining your electric car, which is about $800 a year, less than a traditional combustion engine with all its parts and wear and tear. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=9UfBr8FvOuLXV76u42PskQ_UzJwCiI2BYubZSY5xi7lYoLl87LoiJ8K_BvH6ZFScVnFXk0jJIiFv_f6jc3iCduq6Bfo&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=92.39 (01:32)) You might even be able to save more money. If you're a city gives you a discount for charging your vehicle at night, energy.gov releases the state and national averages for each gallon,... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The electric vehicle revolution, Nicola Tesla, Elon Musk, who killed the electric car, Thomas Sterry, U.K. climate refugees. Want to dig a little deeper? https://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/13/elon-musks-10-greatest-inventions-changing-the-world.html (https://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/13/elon-musks-10-greatest-inventions-changing-the-world.html) https://www.energy.gov/maps/egallon (https://www.energy.gov/maps/egallon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvyJrY1ZmLY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvyJrY1ZmLY) a short Telsa video https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/guglielmo-marconi (https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/guglielmo-marconi) https://www.motortrend.com/news/2019-electra-meccanica-solo-review/ (https://www.motortrend.com/news/2019-electra-meccanica-solo-review/) https://arrival.com/ (https://arrival.com/) https://www.motor1.com/features/395963/gmc-hummer-ev-horsepower-details/ (https://www.motor1.com/features/395963/gmc-hummer-ev-horsepower-details/) https://electrek.co/2019/12/26/vw-electric-vehicle-charging-butler-robot-concept/ (https://electrek.co/2019/12/26/vw-electric-vehicle-charging-butler-robot-concept/) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/18/this-is-a-wake-up-call-the-villagers-who-could-be-britains-first-climate-refugees (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/may/18/this-is-a-wake-up-call-the-villagers-who-could-be-britains-first-climate-refugees) https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/20/farmers-chicks-arrive-dead-usps-399372 (https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/20/farmers-chicks-arrive-dead-usps-399372) https://www.mysteriesofcanada.com/quebec/us-greenbacks/ (https://www.mysteriesofcanada.com/quebec/us-greenbacks/) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg09fOoDbtE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg09fOoDbtE) a short video about Ford and Edison and the electric car Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=9UfBr8FvOuLXV76u42PskQ_UzJwCiI2BYubZSY5xi7lYoLl87LoiJ8K_BvH6ZFScVnFXk0jJIiFv_f6jc3iCduq6Bfo&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=8.43 (00:08)) Welcome to a breath of fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment, to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman will crone the climate and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products, designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals, making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=9UfBr8FvOuLXV76u42PskQ_UzJwCiI2BYubZSY5xi7lYoLl87LoiJ8K_BvH6ZFScVnFXk0jJIiFv_f6jc3iCduq6Bfo&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=38.63 (00:38)) What does it really cost to drive an electric car? Electricity isn't free. The energy department created something called the E-gallon to help people understand the cost of driving an electric car whats an Egallon? It represents the cost of fueling a vehicle with electricity compared to a similar vehicle that runs on gas. It's gives us a chance to compare the cost of driving an electric car with a similar sized car that uses gasoline. Right now, it's reasonable to say it would be about 50% less to charge your vehicle with electricity than to fill it up with gasoline. Now, this does not consider the peace of mind knowing that you're not contributing to poisoning the planet. That's gotta be worth something. It also does not include the cost of maintaining your electric car, which is about $800 a year, less than a traditional combustion engine with all its parts and wear and tear. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=9UfBr8FvOuLXV76u42PskQ_UzJwCiI2BYubZSY5xi7lYoLl87LoiJ8K_BvH6ZFScVnFXk0jJIiFv_f6jc3iCduq6Bfo&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=92.39 (01:32)) You might even be able to save more money. If you're a city gives you a discount for charging your vehicle at night, energy.gov releases the state and national averages for each gallon,... Support this podcast

Clean the beach,Bill Nye is a science guy, and Gloria Bulus is a hero. Drop me a line at rf@richardfriedman.net Want to learn more about this jam packed episode? https://www.4ocean.com/ (https://www.4ocean.com/) https://www.billnye.com/ (https://www.billnye.com/) https://ab-tc.com/nigerian-climate-activist-gloria-bulus-bags-green-ring-award/ (https://ab-tc.com/nigerian-climate-activist-gloria-bulus-bags-green-ring-award/) https://www.outsideonline.com/2415320/william-perry-pendley-bureau-land-management-director-unqualified (https://www.outsideonline.com/2415320/william-perry-pendley-bureau-land-management-director-unqualified) https://www.earthhero.org/ (https://www.earthhero.org/) https://tinyclimate.com/ (https://tinyclimate.com/) https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/6/21315379/little-league-field-hegewisch-baseball-epa-arsenic-lead (https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/6/21315379/little-league-field-hegewisch-baseball-epa-arsenic-lead) https://www.amazon.com/Migrations-Charlotte-McConaghy/dp/125020402X (https://www.amazon.com/Migrations-Charlotte-McConaghy/dp/125020402X) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53754751 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53754751) Indian Ocean oil spill https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52977740 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52977740) russian oil spill https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/silent_running (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/silent_running) https://mission-blue.org/ (https://mission-blue.org/) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/08/science/challenger-deep-kathy-sullivan-astronaut.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/08/science/challenger-deep-kathy-sullivan-astronaut.html) Whew, that's a lot of stuff for you to check out! I learned a lot in the last two weeks preparing for this episode. I hope you liked it! Feel better, Wheezy! Thanks for listening! https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=Zcmf4ZP0XTaHsUpr9NWHC7GDqVshAvl4yWl9eD-JNWVc_m2VczvQ5bZLmKGVS8yAZIHpIYFnvj5A8lNKcTjrbwUAwJE&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=8.43 (00:08)): Welcome to a breath of fresh earth. Taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman will crone the climate hero and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products, designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals, making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=ve9Qll8B7ar7UgVgZ8L07_6Z2eDpQZQmk8bvWPUAHMCnLSZv7OIt_vdmOyhvDTJ-fp8GNFhaZwvdZT_xPbbevroUiCo&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=38.66 (00:38)): Last episode featured the great work from five gyres. Today. We keep the ocean at the top of the list with a few minutes to tell you about another organization working around the clock to remove plastic from the ocean, Alex Schultz and Andrew Cooper founded for ocean. In 2017, the company sells merchandise made mostly from recycled materials. I bought one of their bracelets last year. The company uses a portion of the profits to remove one pound of trash from the ocean and coastlines for each bracelet that is sold. The company has developed cleanup operations in Indonesia, Haiti, Florida, and Guatemala. After becoming friends in college, Alex and Andrew saved up their money for a surfing trip in Bali. When I think of Bali, I think a beautiful weather friendly people and pristine beaches that might've been true in the seventies, but unfortunately there are a few beaches that inspire that image today when Alex and Andrew arrived in Bali, they found a beach that was completely covered in plastic with trash filled waves, delivering more garbage each time the tide rolled in, they vowed on the spot to try to do something about it. Rick... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Clean the beach,Bill Nye is a science guy, and Gloria Bulus is a hero. Drop me a line at rf@richardfriedman.net Want to learn more about this jam packed episode? https://www.4ocean.com/ (https://www.4ocean.com/) https://www.billnye.com/ (https://www.billnye.com/) https://ab-tc.com/nigerian-climate-activist-gloria-bulus-bags-green-ring-award/ (https://ab-tc.com/nigerian-climate-activist-gloria-bulus-bags-green-ring-award/) https://www.outsideonline.com/2415320/william-perry-pendley-bureau-land-management-director-unqualified (https://www.outsideonline.com/2415320/william-perry-pendley-bureau-land-management-director-unqualified) https://www.earthhero.org/ (https://www.earthhero.org/) https://tinyclimate.com/ (https://tinyclimate.com/) https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/6/21315379/little-league-field-hegewisch-baseball-epa-arsenic-lead (https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/6/21315379/little-league-field-hegewisch-baseball-epa-arsenic-lead) https://www.amazon.com/Migrations-Charlotte-McConaghy/dp/125020402X (https://www.amazon.com/Migrations-Charlotte-McConaghy/dp/125020402X) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53754751 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53754751) Indian Ocean oil spill https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52977740 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52977740) russian oil spill https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/silent_running (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/silent_running) https://mission-blue.org/ (https://mission-blue.org/) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/08/science/challenger-deep-kathy-sullivan-astronaut.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/08/science/challenger-deep-kathy-sullivan-astronaut.html) Whew, that’s a lot of stuff for you to check out! I learned a lot in the last two weeks preparing for this episode. I hope you liked it! Feel better, Wheezy! Thanks for listening! https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=Zcmf4ZP0XTaHsUpr9NWHC7GDqVshAvl4yWl9eD-JNWVc_m2VczvQ5bZLmKGVS8yAZIHpIYFnvj5A8lNKcTjrbwUAwJE&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=8.43 (00:08)): Welcome to a breath of fresh earth. Taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman will crone the climate hero and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products, designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals, making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=ve9Qll8B7ar7UgVgZ8L07_6Z2eDpQZQmk8bvWPUAHMCnLSZv7OIt_vdmOyhvDTJ-fp8GNFhaZwvdZT_xPbbevroUiCo&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=38.66 (00:38)): Last episode featured the great work from five gyres. Today. We keep the ocean at the top of the list with a few minutes to tell you about another organization working around the clock to remove plastic from the ocean, Alex Schultz and Andrew Cooper founded for ocean. In 2017, the company sells merchandise made mostly from recycled materials. I bought one of their bracelets last year. The company uses a portion of the profits to remove one pound of trash from the ocean and coastlines for each bracelet that is sold. The company has developed cleanup operations in Indonesia, Haiti, Florida, and Guatemala. After becoming friends in college, Alex and Andrew saved up their money for a surfing trip in Bali. When I think of Bali, I think a beautiful weather friendly people and pristine beaches that might've been true in the seventies, but unfortunately there are a few beaches that inspire that image today when Alex and Andrew arrived in Bali, they found a beach that was completely covered in plastic with trash filled waves, delivering more garbage each time the tide rolled in, they vowed on the spot to try to do something about it. Rick... Support this podcast

Our guest on the podcast is Ben Inker. Ben is GMO's head of asset allocation. In that capacity, he leads GMO's asset-allocation team and is a member of the firm's board of directors. He joined GMO in 1992 after obtaining his bachelor's in economics from Yale University. Prior to assuming his current role, Ben was an analyst on GMO's quantitative equity and asset-allocation teams, a portfolio manager of various equity and asset-allocation portfolios the firm offers, co-head of international quantitative equities, and CIO of quantitative developed equities. Ben is a CFA charterholder.BackgroundBen Inker bio Ben Inker articles GMO’s Research Library GMO Global Asset AllocationAsset AllocationGMO 7-Year Asset-Class Return Forecast, 2Q 2020 “Uncertainty Has Rarely Been Higher; Oddly, Neither Has the Stock Market,” by Ben Inker and Jeremy Grantham, June 4, 2020. “Stocks Are Too Risky. What GMO’s Inker Says to Buy Instead,” by Jack Otter, Barron’s, May 24, 2020. Mean reversion definition, Investopedia.GMO Mean Reversion Strategy “GMO’s Mean Reversion Strategy Is Tested in Today’s Market,” by Bailey McCann, Institutional Investor, July 25, 2016. “60/40 Portfolios Face Double Trouble Ahead,” by Rick Friedman, GMO Insights, Feb. 26, 2020. ESG InvestingGMO’s ESG Capabilities “Climbing the ESG Learning Curve: Lessons Learned in Emerging Markets,” by Amit Bhartia, Binu George, and Hardik Shah,” GMO Insights, Nov. 4, 2019. “ESG Managers Say Pandemic Is a Stress Test That Proves Their Point,” by Alastair Marsh, Bloomberg.com, April 9, 2020. Emerging Markets“Emerging Markets: Tamed Child O’ Mine,” by Amit Bhartia, Mehak Dua, and Alvaro Pascual, GMO White Papers, July 7, 2020. “COVID-19: Risk and Resilience in Emerging Markets,” by Amit Bhartia, Tiger Tong, and Uday Tharar, GMO White Papers, April 16, 2020. “GMO: 5 Reasons to Own Emerging Market Stocks Now,” by Bernice Napach, ThinkAdvisor, July 13, 2020. “Emerging Markets Value: A Rare Ray of Sunshine from GMO’s Strategists,” by David Snowball, Mutual Fund Observer, Dec. 1, 2018. Value Investing"The Trouble with Value," by Ben Inker. “Risk and Premium: A Tale of Value,” by John Pease, GMO White Papers, July 30, 2019.“During the Coronavirus Crisis, Does Value Investing Still Make Sense?” by Robin Wigglesworth, Financial Times, May 14, 2020. "GMO Is Feeling Pain Reminiscent of the Late 1990s,” by Christine Idzelis, Institutional Investor, Oct. 10, 2019. Portfolio Construction and Strategy"How to Lose Your Job in Asset Allocation," by Jeremy Grantham and Ben Inker. GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation FundGMO Alternative Allocation Fund GMO’s Systematic Global Macro Strategy 

Drone Seeding, #teamtrees, Green House, Inhofe, Dvorak, Hans Schellnhuber, Mark Rober, MrBeast, Contact me at rf@richardfriedman.net Want to learn more about topics on this show? https://www.droneseed.com/ (https://www.droneseed.com/) https://unreasonablegroup.com/companies/biocarbon-engineering/ (https://unreasonablegroup.com/companies/biocarbon-engineering/) https://www.co2revolution.es/ (https://www.co2revolution.es/) #hansjoachimschellnhuber https://www.pik-potsdam.de/members/john/hjs-director (https://www.pik-potsdam.de/members/john/hjs-director) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limitless-harmony/green-house-our-home-is-in-your-hands-climate-game (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limitless-harmony/green-house-our-home-is-in-your-hands-climate-game) https://teamtrees.org/ (https://teamtrees.org/) https://scorecard.lcv.org/moc/james-m-inhofe (https://scorecard.lcv.org/moc/james-m-inhofe) https://www.nydfglobalplatform.org/ (https://www.nydfglobalplatform.org/) https://www.mortonarb.org/visit-explore/sterling-morton-library/monthly-library-profiles/april-2019-j-sterling-morton-man (https://www.mortonarb.org/visit-explore/sterling-morton-library/monthly-library-profiles/april-2019-j-sterling-morton-man) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2009/10/redwoods-earths-tallest-trees/ (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2009/10/redwoods-earths-tallest-trees/) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/cork-trees-soft-skinned-monarchs-of-the-mediterranean-31526/ (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/cork-trees-soft-skinned-monarchs-of-the-mediterranean-31526/) https://www.britannica.com/topic/kapok (https://www.britannica.com/topic/kapok) https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/methuselah/long.html (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/methuselah/long.html) Narrator: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=YgQrZdSymDLBxlTt8HjwoewRsIGuXWDiELrGI8jjQmuSo4KSb4oSGq0hnUfZIabGaRG3iUxfPsernz49BRpW3Y6Xv9I&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)) [inaudible] welcome to a breath, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your haste, Rick Freedman will Chrome the climate hero and villain of the week along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=YgQrZdSymDLBxlTt8HjwoewRsIGuXWDiELrGI8jjQmuSo4KSb4oSGq0hnUfZIabGaRG3iUxfPsernz49BRpW3Y6Xv9I&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=37.311 (00:37)) What is deforestation? Deforestation is the clearing, destroying, or removal of trees through deliberate, natural or accidental means. It occurs in any area densely populated by trees and other plant life, but most of it is happening in the Amazon rain forest. I remember going to the Cleveland zoo and seeing the display showing deforestation. There was the sound of buzz saws zipping through trees above it. There was a running total of acreage lost. It's like a horrible scoreboard of forest con forever. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=YgQrZdSymDLBxlTt8HjwoewRsIGuXWDiELrGI8jjQmuSo4KSb4oSGq0hnUfZIabGaRG3iUxfPsernz49BRpW3Y6Xv9I&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=68.24 (01:08)) Part of the problem is that we're converting more land to agriculture than ever before. There's more people on the planet they need to eat. Once a forest has lost agriculture, it's usually gone forever along with the plants and animals that once lived there. Billions of acres of forest are destroyed by fire. Fire is often used as a way to clear land for planting crops. Do you remember dr Seuss, his book, the Lorax? Think about the Brown Barbara Lutes and the Swami swamps and the humming fish that flood the forest for two reasons. One, they had to get away from the pollution. Dr Seuss called the pollution gloppity Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Drone Seeding, #teamtrees, Green House, Inhofe, Dvorak, Hans Schellnhuber, Mark Rober, MrBeast, Contact me at rf@richardfriedman.net Want to learn more about topics on this show? https://www.droneseed.com/ (https://www.droneseed.com/) https://unreasonablegroup.com/companies/biocarbon-engineering/ (https://unreasonablegroup.com/companies/biocarbon-engineering/) https://www.co2revolution.es/ (https://www.co2revolution.es/) #hansjoachimschellnhuber https://www.pik-potsdam.de/members/john/hjs-director (https://www.pik-potsdam.de/members/john/hjs-director) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limitless-harmony/green-house-our-home-is-in-your-hands-climate-game (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limitless-harmony/green-house-our-home-is-in-your-hands-climate-game) https://teamtrees.org/ (https://teamtrees.org/) https://scorecard.lcv.org/moc/james-m-inhofe (https://scorecard.lcv.org/moc/james-m-inhofe) https://www.nydfglobalplatform.org/ (https://www.nydfglobalplatform.org/) https://www.mortonarb.org/visit-explore/sterling-morton-library/monthly-library-profiles/april-2019-j-sterling-morton-man (https://www.mortonarb.org/visit-explore/sterling-morton-library/monthly-library-profiles/april-2019-j-sterling-morton-man) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2009/10/redwoods-earths-tallest-trees/ (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2009/10/redwoods-earths-tallest-trees/) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/cork-trees-soft-skinned-monarchs-of-the-mediterranean-31526/ (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/cork-trees-soft-skinned-monarchs-of-the-mediterranean-31526/) https://www.britannica.com/topic/kapok (https://www.britannica.com/topic/kapok) https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/methuselah/long.html (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/methuselah/long.html) Narrator: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=YgQrZdSymDLBxlTt8HjwoewRsIGuXWDiELrGI8jjQmuSo4KSb4oSGq0hnUfZIabGaRG3iUxfPsernz49BRpW3Y6Xv9I&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)) [inaudible] welcome to a breath, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your haste, Rick Freedman will Chrome the climate hero and villain of the week along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=YgQrZdSymDLBxlTt8HjwoewRsIGuXWDiELrGI8jjQmuSo4KSb4oSGq0hnUfZIabGaRG3iUxfPsernz49BRpW3Y6Xv9I&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=37.311 (00:37)) What is deforestation? Deforestation is the clearing, destroying, or removal of trees through deliberate, natural or accidental means. It occurs in any area densely populated by trees and other plant life, but most of it is happening in the Amazon rain forest. I remember going to the Cleveland zoo and seeing the display showing deforestation. There was the sound of buzz saws zipping through trees above it. There was a running total of acreage lost. It's like a horrible scoreboard of forest con forever. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=YgQrZdSymDLBxlTt8HjwoewRsIGuXWDiELrGI8jjQmuSo4KSb4oSGq0hnUfZIabGaRG3iUxfPsernz49BRpW3Y6Xv9I&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=68.24 (01:08)) Part of the problem is that we're converting more land to agriculture than ever before. There's more people on the planet they need to eat. Once a forest has lost agriculture, it's usually gone forever along with the plants and animals that once lived there. Billions of acres of forest are destroyed by fire. Fire is often used as a way to clear land for planting crops. Do you remember dr Seuss, his book, the Lorax? Think about the Brown Barbara Lutes and the Swami swamps and the humming fish that flood the forest for two reasons. One, they had to get away from the pollution. Dr Seuss called the pollution gloppity Support this podcast

Extinction mammal,Rachel Carson, EPA villain, Climate heroes, Dr. Ayana Johnson, and Immy Lucas. SpongeBob https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0384864/bio (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0384864/bio) Bramble Cay Melomys https://www.sciencealert.com/it-s-now-official-climate-change-s-first-mammal-extinction-is-the-bramble-cay-melomys (https://www.sciencealert.com/it-s-now-official-climate-change-s-first-mammal-extinction-is-the-bramble-cay-melomys) Doug and Adele Crouch https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/arizona-couple-makes-mats-for-the-homeless-from-plastic-waste/ (https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/arizona-couple-makes-mats-for-the-homeless-from-plastic-waste/) Karen Jenner https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/nova-scotia-woman-cleaned-2-4tons-trash-beach/ (https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/nova-scotia-woman-cleaned-2-4tons-trash-beach/) Wahlaeh Johns https://twitter.com/wahleah?lang=en (https://twitter.com/wahleah?lang=en) Doug Benevento news https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/epa-stonewalling-threatens-inspector-general-role-watchdog-says (https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/epa-stonewalling-threatens-inspector-general-role-watchdog-says) Dr. Ayana Johnson https://twitter.com/ayanaeliza?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (https://twitter.com/ayanaeliza?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Urban Ocean Lab https://twitter.com/urbanoceanlab?lang=en (https://twitter.com/urbanoceanlab?lang=en) Ocean Collective https://www.oceancollectiv.co/ (https://www.oceancollectiv.co/) Immy Lucas https://www.instagram.com/sustainably_vegan/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/sustainably_vegan/?hl=en) 5 Calls https://5calls.org/ (https://5calls.org/) Rachel Carson https://www.rachelcarson.org/ (https://www.rachelcarson.org/) Where can I purchase Rick's books? https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Friedman/e/B077YYJD8P/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 (https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Friedman/e/B077YYJD8P/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1) contact me at: www.richardfriedman.net Speaker 1: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6Sw&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=4.18 (00:04)) Music Narrator: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6Sw&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=9.49 (00:09)) Welcome to A Breath of Fresh Earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman, will crone the climate hero and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, Guest speaker: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6Sw&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=38.32 (00:38)) the focus and goal for this show is to assist humanity in the awakening of a new level of consciousness that will bring peace to planet earth. Rick : (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6Sw&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=46.66 (00:46)) We begin this episode with some very sad news. The funeral is about to begin, It is my unfortunate job to inform you. The Bramble Cay Melomys, has been officially recognized by Australia as the first mammalian extinction caused by human induced climate change. How did they all die? Did we kill them with machine guns? No, it wasn't with machine guns. Did we attack them with missile launchers? No. Do you really think we tried to kill a tiny little animal with a missile? Rick... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Extinction mammal,Rachel Carson, EPA villain, Climate heroes, Dr. Ayana Johnson, and Immy Lucas. SpongeBob https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0384864/bio (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0384864/bio) Bramble Cay Melomys https://www.sciencealert.com/it-s-now-official-climate-change-s-first-mammal-extinction-is-the-bramble-cay-melomys (https://www.sciencealert.com/it-s-now-official-climate-change-s-first-mammal-extinction-is-the-bramble-cay-melomys) Doug and Adele Crouch https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/arizona-couple-makes-mats-for-the-homeless-from-plastic-waste/ (https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/arizona-couple-makes-mats-for-the-homeless-from-plastic-waste/) Karen Jenner https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/nova-scotia-woman-cleaned-2-4tons-trash-beach/ (https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/nova-scotia-woman-cleaned-2-4tons-trash-beach/) Wahlaeh Johns https://twitter.com/wahleah?lang=en (https://twitter.com/wahleah?lang=en) Doug Benevento news https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/epa-stonewalling-threatens-inspector-general-role-watchdog-says (https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/epa-stonewalling-threatens-inspector-general-role-watchdog-says) Dr. Ayana Johnson https://twitter.com/ayanaeliza?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (https://twitter.com/ayanaeliza?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Urban Ocean Lab https://twitter.com/urbanoceanlab?lang=en (https://twitter.com/urbanoceanlab?lang=en) Ocean Collective https://www.oceancollectiv.co/ (https://www.oceancollectiv.co/) Immy Lucas https://www.instagram.com/sustainably_vegan/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/sustainably_vegan/?hl=en) 5 Calls https://5calls.org/ (https://5calls.org/) Rachel Carson https://www.rachelcarson.org/ (https://www.rachelcarson.org/) Where can I purchase Rick's books? https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Friedman/e/B077YYJD8P/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 (https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Friedman/e/B077YYJD8P/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1) contact me at: www.richardfriedman.net Speaker 1: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6Sw&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=4.18 (00:04)) Music Narrator: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6Sw&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=9.49 (00:09)) Welcome to A Breath of Fresh Earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman, will crone the climate hero and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, Guest speaker: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6Sw&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=38.32 (00:38)) the focus and goal for this show is to assist humanity in the awakening of a new level of consciousness that will bring peace to planet earth. Rick : (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6Sw&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=46.66 (00:46)) We begin this episode with some very sad news. The funeral is about to begin, It is my unfortunate job to inform you. The Bramble Cay Melomys, has been officially recognized by Australia as the first mammalian extinction caused by human induced climate change. How did they all die? Did we kill them with machine guns? No, it wasn't with machine guns. Did we attack them with missile launchers? No. Do you really think we tried to kill a tiny little animal with a missile? Rick... Support this podcast

My guest is a Photojournalist, Educator, and Author who has photographed ever Presidental campaign since Jimmy Carter, please welcome Rick Friedman. In this episode, Rick talks about his experience with Tamron lenses and his lens choice from his recent overseas assignments. You can be the next guest on our podcast Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to Vanelli at v@photofocus.com with the subject line of INFOCUS INTERVIEW IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host. Thanks for listening! This InFocus Interview Show episode is brought to you by our partners, Lume Cube and Drobo. If you like these InFocus Interviews, please consider supporting them and sharing these links with your friends!

Ruffalo takes down Dupont. You can reach me at rf@richardfriedman.net Show Notes Mark Ruffalo @MarkRuffalo A husband, father, actor, director, and a climate change advocate with an eye out for on a better, brighter, cleaner, more hopeful future for all of us. NYShttps://t.co/vVIXmBrJUh?amp=1 (facebook.com/MarkRuffalo)Joined June 2009 https://twitter.com/MarkRuffalo/following (1,851 Following) https://twitter.com/MarkRuffalo/followers (6.5M Followers) Dupont https://theintercept.com/2015/08/11/dupont-chemistry-deception/ (https://theintercept.com/2015/08/11/dupont-chemistry-deception/) Dark Waters on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9071322/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9071322/) Brian Cox @ProfBrianCox Professor of Particle Physics at The University of Manchester and The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science. The Earth, with everyone elsehttps://t.co/rotIbrT0ju?amp=1 (briancoxlive.co.uk)Joined December 2008 https://twitter.com/ProfBrianCox/following (795 Following) https://twitter.com/ProfBrianCox/followers (3M Followers) Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson Astrophysicist New York Cityhttp://t.co/FRT5oYtwbX?amp=1 (haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/)Joined January 2009 https://twitter.com/neiltyson/following (39 Following) https://twitter.com/neiltyson/followers (13.8M Followers) https://royalsociety.org/people/joanna-haigh-11560/ (https://royalsociety.org/people/joanna-haigh-11560/) Narrator: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=z1e75qkUZsfNb3ryKNmlwVknQYfYw_ZuauY6QbkIAHcXRkHSBt6ZDgaY5sHYbOnyd-7qa07BAzluuiR8ZtHc317S1UQ&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)) welcome to a breath, the fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman, will crown the climate hero and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host Rick Friedman. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=z1e75qkUZsfNb3ryKNmlwVknQYfYw_ZuauY6QbkIAHcXRkHSBt6ZDgaY5sHYbOnyd-7qa07BAzluuiR8ZtHc317S1UQ&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=39.53 (00:39)) The theme of this episode is water pollution and one example of that is the sad story of New Mexico dairy farmer. Art Schapps owns a dairy farm with 4,000 milking cows in 2018 air force officials tested his well water and found a sky high level of toxic chemicals. Call it P F. A. S. 12 of his 40 Wells on his farm are contaminated. Those chemicals can cause cancer, low birth weights and immune system deficiencies. PFAS are called forever chemicals because they never break down. You'll hear more about them later in the show. PFAS is a key component in firefighting. Foam used in training exercises at air force bases around the country where they seep into groundwater supplies. The Pentagon admitted this as a problem at over 400 basis. Schapps cattle were contaminated. Now he's out of business, couldn't sell his milk or his cows. He was once one of the nation's top 25 dairy producers and now his business is worthless. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=z1e75qkUZsfNb3ryKNmlwVknQYfYw_ZuauY6QbkIAHcXRkHSBt6ZDgaY5sHYbOnyd-7qa07BAzluuiR8ZtHc317S1UQ&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=99.68 (01:39)) Nobody's going to buy a farm with polluted water or cows that aren't worth anything. So what did the government do for the last two years to help out our buddy art? They provided him with bottled water. Wow, thanks a lot guys. More plastic. The government refuse to install expensive filters that would have made his Wells usable again or compensated him for his losses. Faced with that other option, Schapps sued just like you and I would do. He tried to get the air force to clean up the mess. The government is claiming... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ruffalo takes down Dupont. You can reach me at rf@richardfriedman.net Show Notes Mark Ruffalo @MarkRuffalo A husband, father, actor, director, and a climate change advocate with an eye out for on a better, brighter, cleaner, more hopeful future for all of us. NYShttps://t.co/vVIXmBrJUh?amp=1 (facebook.com/MarkRuffalo)Joined June 2009 https://twitter.com/MarkRuffalo/following (1,851 Following) https://twitter.com/MarkRuffalo/followers (6.5M Followers) Dupont https://theintercept.com/2015/08/11/dupont-chemistry-deception/ (https://theintercept.com/2015/08/11/dupont-chemistry-deception/) Dark Waters on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9071322/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9071322/) Brian Cox @ProfBrianCox Professor of Particle Physics at The University of Manchester and The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science. The Earth, with everyone elsehttps://t.co/rotIbrT0ju?amp=1 (briancoxlive.co.uk)Joined December 2008 https://twitter.com/ProfBrianCox/following (795 Following) https://twitter.com/ProfBrianCox/followers (3M Followers) Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson Astrophysicist New York Cityhttp://t.co/FRT5oYtwbX?amp=1 (haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/)Joined January 2009 https://twitter.com/neiltyson/following (39 Following) https://twitter.com/neiltyson/followers (13.8M Followers) https://royalsociety.org/people/joanna-haigh-11560/ (https://royalsociety.org/people/joanna-haigh-11560/) Narrator: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=z1e75qkUZsfNb3ryKNmlwVknQYfYw_ZuauY6QbkIAHcXRkHSBt6ZDgaY5sHYbOnyd-7qa07BAzluuiR8ZtHc317S1UQ&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)) welcome to a breath, the fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman, will crown the climate hero and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host Rick Friedman. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=z1e75qkUZsfNb3ryKNmlwVknQYfYw_ZuauY6QbkIAHcXRkHSBt6ZDgaY5sHYbOnyd-7qa07BAzluuiR8ZtHc317S1UQ&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=39.53 (00:39)) The theme of this episode is water pollution and one example of that is the sad story of New Mexico dairy farmer. Art Schapps owns a dairy farm with 4,000 milking cows in 2018 air force officials tested his well water and found a sky high level of toxic chemicals. Call it P F. A. S. 12 of his 40 Wells on his farm are contaminated. Those chemicals can cause cancer, low birth weights and immune system deficiencies. PFAS are called forever chemicals because they never break down. You'll hear more about them later in the show. PFAS is a key component in firefighting. Foam used in training exercises at air force bases around the country where they seep into groundwater supplies. The Pentagon admitted this as a problem at over 400 basis. Schapps cattle were contaminated. Now he's out of business, couldn't sell his milk or his cows. He was once one of the nation's top 25 dairy producers and now his business is worthless. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=z1e75qkUZsfNb3ryKNmlwVknQYfYw_ZuauY6QbkIAHcXRkHSBt6ZDgaY5sHYbOnyd-7qa07BAzluuiR8ZtHc317S1UQ&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=99.68 (01:39)) Nobody's going to buy a farm with polluted water or cows that aren't worth anything. So what did the government do for the last two years to help out our buddy art? They provided him with bottled water. Wow, thanks a lot guys. More plastic. The government refuse to install expensive filters that would have made his Wells usable again or compensated him for his losses. Faced with that other option, Schapps sued just like you and I would do. He tried to get the air force to clean up the mess. The government is claiming... Support this podcast

Narrator: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=gWljQa7gMC2PJ0a3ZIFZowzo9bjyHGBZnCpyN7bH6KEEUPI96D7YabaiTjkC051jyXdPVUvA7ncItHVR8oOmCo7RZqE&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)) welcome to A breath of fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman, will crown the climate hero and villain of the week, along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and policing crisis through social media. Now, your host, Rick Friedman, Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=gWljQa7gMC2PJ0a3ZIFZowzo9bjyHGBZnCpyN7bH6KEEUPI96D7YabaiTjkC051jyXdPVUvA7ncItHVR8oOmCo7RZqE&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=38.43 (00:38)) April 22nd, 2020 will mark the 50 year anniversary of the first earth day. The theme for earth day 20 20th climate action covid- 19 ruined all the in-person festivities for earth day, but you can still contribute by going to earth day.org on April 22nd for 24 hours of action with Earthrise. Every hour on the hour, you'll find suggestions to support a cleaner planet. The first earth day was a unified response to oil spills, smog, and rivers so polluted. They literally caught fire. That happened to the Cuyahoga river in my hometown, Cleveland, Ohio. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=gWljQa7gMC2PJ0a3ZIFZowzo9bjyHGBZnCpyN7bH6KEEUPI96D7YabaiTjkC051jyXdPVUvA7ncItHVR8oOmCo7RZqE&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=71.88 (01:11)) In 2016 the United nations chose earth day as the day when the countries signed the Paris agreement on climate change. The founder of earth day was a man named Gaylord Nelson, a Republican Senator from Wisconsin. In 1969 he witnessed the remains of a massive oil spill in California that got him thinking about how he could tap into the power of the antiwar protests and bring that to environmental action. It worked. Nelson received the presidential medal of freedom award in 1995 as a tribute for his efforts. Another Republican Congressman, Pete McCloskey, convinced the 25 year old man named Dennis Hayes from Harvard to run the first earth day after the success of the first earth day. Hayes founded earth day network and helped expand the earth day network to more than 180 countries and was named hero of the planet by time magazine. In 1999 the founders chose April 22nd for earth day because it fell between spring break and final exams for college students. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=gWljQa7gMC2PJ0a3ZIFZowzo9bjyHGBZnCpyN7bH6KEEUPI96D7YabaiTjkC051jyXdPVUvA7ncItHVR8oOmCo7RZqE&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=127.17 (02:07)) 20 million Americans participated in that first earth day. 20 million people. Very tremendous success. The biggest crowds ever. Sorry, I couldn't resist poking fun of he who shall not be named. The first earth day led to the creation of the United States environmental protection agency in the passage of the clean air, clean water and endangered species act. That was a pretty good year for the planet. What's so odd about the first earth day is that it received support from Republicans and Democrats. So what happened to the GOP? Why do they treat climate change like it doesn't exist? Money, money from donors urging them to stay the course to keep oil and gas, profits high, no matter the cost to the planet or our health. Everybody's talking about washing your hands. Ignaz Semmelweis was born in 1818 and died in 1865 was a doctor in Vienna in the 18 hundreds he wondered why many women were dying of child bed fever after 1823 the mortality rate at the hospital that he worked at was as high as 9.2% and higher for women of poverty, illegitimacy and other complications. Rick:... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Narrator: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=gWljQa7gMC2PJ0a3ZIFZowzo9bjyHGBZnCpyN7bH6KEEUPI96D7YabaiTjkC051jyXdPVUvA7ncItHVR8oOmCo7RZqE&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)) welcome to A breath of fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host, Rick Friedman, will crown the climate hero and villain of the week, along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and policing crisis through social media. Now, your host, Rick Friedman, Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=gWljQa7gMC2PJ0a3ZIFZowzo9bjyHGBZnCpyN7bH6KEEUPI96D7YabaiTjkC051jyXdPVUvA7ncItHVR8oOmCo7RZqE&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=38.43 (00:38)) April 22nd, 2020 will mark the 50 year anniversary of the first earth day. The theme for earth day 20 20th climate action covid- 19 ruined all the in-person festivities for earth day, but you can still contribute by going to earth day.org on April 22nd for 24 hours of action with Earthrise. Every hour on the hour, you'll find suggestions to support a cleaner planet. The first earth day was a unified response to oil spills, smog, and rivers so polluted. They literally caught fire. That happened to the Cuyahoga river in my hometown, Cleveland, Ohio. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=gWljQa7gMC2PJ0a3ZIFZowzo9bjyHGBZnCpyN7bH6KEEUPI96D7YabaiTjkC051jyXdPVUvA7ncItHVR8oOmCo7RZqE&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=71.88 (01:11)) In 2016 the United nations chose earth day as the day when the countries signed the Paris agreement on climate change. The founder of earth day was a man named Gaylord Nelson, a Republican Senator from Wisconsin. In 1969 he witnessed the remains of a massive oil spill in California that got him thinking about how he could tap into the power of the antiwar protests and bring that to environmental action. It worked. Nelson received the presidential medal of freedom award in 1995 as a tribute for his efforts. Another Republican Congressman, Pete McCloskey, convinced the 25 year old man named Dennis Hayes from Harvard to run the first earth day after the success of the first earth day. Hayes founded earth day network and helped expand the earth day network to more than 180 countries and was named hero of the planet by time magazine. In 1999 the founders chose April 22nd for earth day because it fell between spring break and final exams for college students. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=gWljQa7gMC2PJ0a3ZIFZowzo9bjyHGBZnCpyN7bH6KEEUPI96D7YabaiTjkC051jyXdPVUvA7ncItHVR8oOmCo7RZqE&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=127.17 (02:07)) 20 million Americans participated in that first earth day. 20 million people. Very tremendous success. The biggest crowds ever. Sorry, I couldn't resist poking fun of he who shall not be named. The first earth day led to the creation of the United States environmental protection agency in the passage of the clean air, clean water and endangered species act. That was a pretty good year for the planet. What's so odd about the first earth day is that it received support from Republicans and Democrats. So what happened to the GOP? Why do they treat climate change like it doesn't exist? Money, money from donors urging them to stay the course to keep oil and gas, profits high, no matter the cost to the planet or our health. Everybody's talking about washing your hands. Ignaz Semmelweis was born in 1818 and died in 1865 was a doctor in Vienna in the 18 hundreds he wondered why many women were dying of child bed fever after 1823 the mortality rate at the hospital that he worked at was as high as 9.2% and higher for women of poverty, illegitimacy and other complications. Rick:... Support this podcast

You know the drill. Copy and Paste. Where can I purchase Rick's books? https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Friedman/e/B077YYJD8P/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 (https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Friedman/e/B077YYJD8P/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1) contact me at: www.richardfriedman.net https://twitter.com/joshfoxfilm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crack_in_the_World (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crack_in_the_World) https://smile.amazon.com/ (https://smile.amazon.com/) https://citizensclimatelobby.org/about-ccl/advisory-board/dr-james-hansen/ (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/about-ccl/advisory-board/dr-james-hansen/) https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/10/11/9474367/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-relocation-history-art-modell (https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/10/11/9474367/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-relocation-history-art-modell) https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/snake-island-ilha-de-queimada-grande (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/snake-island-ilha-de-queimada-grande) https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1267/ (https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1267/) https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/22/asia/north-sentinel-island-worlds-isolated-tribes-intl/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/22/asia/north-sentinel-island-worlds-isolated-tribes-intl/index.html) Welcome to a breath of fresh air, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman bull crown the climate hero and villain of the week, along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now, your host Rick Friedman,  The biggest political football this year is fracking. Hydraulic fracking is the process of extracting natural gas from rocks in the earth by breaking them apart. chemicals are pumped into a targeted area and after the rocks are broken, gas is released up through a pipe and shipped off in a truck to whatever plant wants it. One of the many problems with fracking is that methane gas escapes during the mining process, polluted flow back water may get injected into a deep storage well recycled or sent to a treatment plant. fracking fluid is forced to underground at high pressure and toxic chemicals seep into the bedrock. The toxins in the bedrock seep into the drinking water aquifers and contaminate the water from the aquifers that enter the drinking water systems. That's gross. Natural gas from fracking produces the same amount of energy as carbon dioxide, but only admits half the emissions. That sounds like a good thing. Well, it is in some aspects, but it's not perfect because methane is a powerful greenhouse gas more powerful in carbon dioxide, and methane enters the atmosphere. It doesn't stay in there a long time. Only 20% of the methane emitted today will still be in the atmosphere after 20 years. However, when it first enters the atmosphere, it's about 120 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at trapping heat. And scientists say 86 times stronger over a 20 year period. The oil and gas industry has been expanding fracking for decades. The industry won't disclose the ingredients used in fracking keep that a secret? That doesn't seem fair. What are they hiding? Can't be good. If I made a food product, the FDA would insist on knowing everything in it before it ever had a store shelf. Fracking companies can put whatever they want in the ground, our ground and nobody questions them. millions of gallons of water are used in the fracking process, which reduces the amount of clean water available to surrounding residents. When water is not available to fracking sites locally. They may get it from other regions and transport it to where they need it. Ultimately drawing down the water from lakes and rivers across the country. Imagine if someone said hey Cleveland, we're going to take your water and ship it to Baltimore for Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You know the drill. Copy and Paste. Where can I purchase Rick's books? https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Friedman/e/B077YYJD8P/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 (https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Friedman/e/B077YYJD8P/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1) contact me at: www.richardfriedman.net https://twitter.com/joshfoxfilm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crack_in_the_World (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crack_in_the_World) https://smile.amazon.com/ (https://smile.amazon.com/) https://citizensclimatelobby.org/about-ccl/advisory-board/dr-james-hansen/ (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/about-ccl/advisory-board/dr-james-hansen/) https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/10/11/9474367/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-relocation-history-art-modell (https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/10/11/9474367/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-relocation-history-art-modell) https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/snake-island-ilha-de-queimada-grande (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/snake-island-ilha-de-queimada-grande) https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1267/ (https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1267/) https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/22/asia/north-sentinel-island-worlds-isolated-tribes-intl/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/22/asia/north-sentinel-island-worlds-isolated-tribes-intl/index.html) Welcome to a breath of fresh air, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman bull crown the climate hero and villain of the week, along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now, your host Rick Friedman,  The biggest political football this year is fracking. Hydraulic fracking is the process of extracting natural gas from rocks in the earth by breaking them apart. chemicals are pumped into a targeted area and after the rocks are broken, gas is released up through a pipe and shipped off in a truck to whatever plant wants it. One of the many problems with fracking is that methane gas escapes during the mining process, polluted flow back water may get injected into a deep storage well recycled or sent to a treatment plant. fracking fluid is forced to underground at high pressure and toxic chemicals seep into the bedrock. The toxins in the bedrock seep into the drinking water aquifers and contaminate the water from the aquifers that enter the drinking water systems. That's gross. Natural gas from fracking produces the same amount of energy as carbon dioxide, but only admits half the emissions. That sounds like a good thing. Well, it is in some aspects, but it's not perfect because methane is a powerful greenhouse gas more powerful in carbon dioxide, and methane enters the atmosphere. It doesn't stay in there a long time. Only 20% of the methane emitted today will still be in the atmosphere after 20 years. However, when it first enters the atmosphere, it's about 120 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at trapping heat. And scientists say 86 times stronger over a 20 year period. The oil and gas industry has been expanding fracking for decades. The industry won't disclose the ingredients used in fracking keep that a secret? That doesn't seem fair. What are they hiding? Can't be good. If I made a food product, the FDA would insist on knowing everything in it before it ever had a store shelf. Fracking companies can put whatever they want in the ground, our ground and nobody questions them. millions of gallons of water are used in the fracking process, which reduces the amount of clean water available to surrounding residents. When water is not available to fracking sites locally. They may get it from other regions and transport it to where they need it. Ultimately drawing down the water from lakes and rivers across the country. Imagine if someone said hey Cleveland, we're going to take your water and ship it to Baltimore for Support this podcast

Contact Rick at https://my.captivate.fm/rf@richardfriedman.net ( rf@richardfriedman.net) Copy and Paste to connect to the links below. https://www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/ (https://www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/) https://crankyuncle.com/ (https://crankyuncle.com/) https://skepticalscience.com/ (https://skepticalscience.com/) https://www.freetheocean.com/ (https://www.freetheocean.com/) https://www.freekibble.com/ (https://www.freekibble.com/) https://billyidol.net/billy-never-idles/ (https://billyidol.net/billy-never-idles/) Rick's latest short story collection https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Carol-Other-Cli-Fi-Stories-ebook/dp/B07MVN8J6P (https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Carol-Other-Cli-Fi-Stories-ebook/dp/B07MVN8J6P) https://www.ecosia.org/ (https://www.ecosia.org/) https://www.ekoru.org/about/ (https://www.ekoru.org/about/) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_wine (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_wine) https://dceff.org/ (https://dceff.org/) Speaker 1 (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=FM158_8nNgaJcmRKZ-mTzLWicDYMyzbVbRKnWRXJC2ya-QnBSHnwedRvHkl2h5_ceBwh4YHMOgdR5WllOOv8SqFmHcI&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)): Narrator]. Welcome to A Breath of Fresh Earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman, will crown the climate hero and villain of the week along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman. Hi and welcome to episode three. I was going to talk about fracking on this episode, but there's a special event in progress and I wanted to make sure you knew about it while it was still going on. Fracking will be the featured segment on the next show. Instead, this episode is about the great nurdle hunt. When I was a kid, we had scavenger hunts. Last year many kids played Pokemon go searching neighborhoods for Pokemon. What other things can you search for? Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=Kb4302waSb8Pk3NR7b-yi5VUXPFpKTZ1-egitJmUw2q9_454BhZltkUMN098Y0aFMg5XQ0CJUSz7Xt-5KO9EZid3URE&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=66.56 (01:06)): Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick. Time's up. Did any of you say a nurdle? A nurdle? What's a nurdle. Nurdles are small plastic pellets. That's the raw material used to make items out of plastic. The nurdles are melted and formed to make the desired product. Nurdles are small. They're less than five millimeters in size about the size of a lentil. They start out small and over time they fragment into smaller particles and they take hundreds to thousands of years to degrade and disappear. These little pieces of plastic can be mistaken for food by smaller animals lower down on the food chain. Even tiny animals like plankton, once they eat them, microscopic plastic particles can pass straight into an animal's bloodstream and get stuck in their tissues. Unlike larger pieces of plastic, there is no practical way of removing these nurdles from the sea. This is why we need to stop nurdle pollution at the source. Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=6H2RVXJBMMYv3EzT7DwQx29hrocA03t6D0wQkhCVF4htupwaGMn_RaMGslyrSLMX35hwNkfcvSnlYgbwlE4RisYUl8M&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=118.01 (01:58)): How do they get there? Accidental spills can happen wherever nurdles are handled or transported. This happens during production or during transportation or on the way to the manufacturers of plastic products and then again when the goods are recycled back into nurdles, they're so small light and most of them float in water and they're easily blown around or washed up into drains. Nurdles can find their way into storm drains and carried out to sea. Once they're in the sea, they spread quickly and widely, and as a result, you can find them pretty much anywhere from the... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Contact Rick at https://my.captivate.fm/rf@richardfriedman.net ( rf@richardfriedman.net) Copy and Paste to connect to the links below. https://www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/ (https://www.nurdlehunt.org.uk/) https://crankyuncle.com/ (https://crankyuncle.com/) https://skepticalscience.com/ (https://skepticalscience.com/) https://www.freetheocean.com/ (https://www.freetheocean.com/) https://www.freekibble.com/ (https://www.freekibble.com/) https://billyidol.net/billy-never-idles/ (https://billyidol.net/billy-never-idles/) Rick's latest short story collection https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Carol-Other-Cli-Fi-Stories-ebook/dp/B07MVN8J6P (https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Carol-Other-Cli-Fi-Stories-ebook/dp/B07MVN8J6P) https://www.ecosia.org/ (https://www.ecosia.org/) https://www.ekoru.org/about/ (https://www.ekoru.org/about/) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_wine (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_wine) https://dceff.org/ (https://dceff.org/) Speaker 1 (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=FM158_8nNgaJcmRKZ-mTzLWicDYMyzbVbRKnWRXJC2ya-QnBSHnwedRvHkl2h5_ceBwh4YHMOgdR5WllOOv8SqFmHcI&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)): Narrator]. Welcome to A Breath of Fresh Earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman, will crown the climate hero and villain of the week along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman. Hi and welcome to episode three. I was going to talk about fracking on this episode, but there's a special event in progress and I wanted to make sure you knew about it while it was still going on. Fracking will be the featured segment on the next show. Instead, this episode is about the great nurdle hunt. When I was a kid, we had scavenger hunts. Last year many kids played Pokemon go searching neighborhoods for Pokemon. What other things can you search for? Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=Kb4302waSb8Pk3NR7b-yi5VUXPFpKTZ1-egitJmUw2q9_454BhZltkUMN098Y0aFMg5XQ0CJUSz7Xt-5KO9EZid3URE&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=66.56 (01:06)): Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick. Time's up. Did any of you say a nurdle? A nurdle? What's a nurdle. Nurdles are small plastic pellets. That's the raw material used to make items out of plastic. The nurdles are melted and formed to make the desired product. Nurdles are small. They're less than five millimeters in size about the size of a lentil. They start out small and over time they fragment into smaller particles and they take hundreds to thousands of years to degrade and disappear. These little pieces of plastic can be mistaken for food by smaller animals lower down on the food chain. Even tiny animals like plankton, once they eat them, microscopic plastic particles can pass straight into an animal's bloodstream and get stuck in their tissues. Unlike larger pieces of plastic, there is no practical way of removing these nurdles from the sea. This is why we need to stop nurdle pollution at the source. Rick (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=6H2RVXJBMMYv3EzT7DwQx29hrocA03t6D0wQkhCVF4htupwaGMn_RaMGslyrSLMX35hwNkfcvSnlYgbwlE4RisYUl8M&loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=118.01 (01:58)): How do they get there? Accidental spills can happen wherever nurdles are handled or transported. This happens during production or during transportation or on the way to the manufacturers of plastic products and then again when the goods are recycled back into nurdles, they're so small light and most of them float in water and they're easily blown around or washed up into drains. Nurdles can find their way into storm drains and carried out to sea. Once they're in the sea, they spread quickly and widely, and as a result, you can find them pretty much anywhere from the... Support this podcast

Contact Rick at https://my.captivate.fm/rf@richardfriedman.net ( rf@richardfriedman.net) Copy and Paste to connect to the links below. famousscientists.org/galileo https://my.captivate.fm/Litterati.org (Litterati.org) https://my.captivate.fm/ranmarine.io (ranmarine.io) https://my.captivate.fm/Mobilize.Earth (Mobilize.Earth) https://my.captivate.fm/climateimagination.asu.edu/clificontest (climateimagination.asu.edu/clificontest) https://my.captivate.fm/waqi.info (waqi.info) https://my.captivate.fm/PrinceEA.com (PrinceEA.com) Rick's latest short story collection https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Carol-Other-Cli-Fi-Stories-ebook/dp/B07MVN8J6P (https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Carol-Other-Cli-Fi-Stories-ebook/dp/B07MVN8J6P) Speaker 1: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=-EX8M7NDgjSiqU517XW_01_vI_9aPT9VPc3Q9Hf7E3mDvuNJvpLPMCV0P59IBf6-l3DuP9AONl6yTJHIu75uNz4Kpbs&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)) [inaudible]. Welcome to our breath, Speaker 1: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=-EX8M7NDgjSiqU517XW_01_vI_9aPT9VPc3Q9Hf7E3mDvuNJvpLPMCV0P59IBf6-l3DuP9AONl6yTJHIu75uNz4Kpbs&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=9.88 (00:09)) the fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman, will crown the climate hero and villain of the week along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=-EX8M7NDgjSiqU517XW_01_vI_9aPT9VPc3Q9Hf7E3mDvuNJvpLPMCV0P59IBf6-l3DuP9AONl6yTJHIu75uNz4Kpbs&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=39.41 (00:39)) Hi and welcome to episode two. There's a lot of talk about wind power. Let's look at some of the facts. Here's the good news. The cost of wind energy keeps falling. Business is growing and putting people to work. Cities around the world are looking at the benefits of wind power, finding them hard to ignore. Wind energy produces no emissions, no pollution. It's clean and it's an unlimited resource. For farmers. The wind, a wind farm gives them a new crop to sell. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=-EX8M7NDgjSiqU517XW_01_vI_9aPT9VPc3Q9Hf7E3mDvuNJvpLPMCV0P59IBf6-l3DuP9AONl6yTJHIu75uNz4Kpbs&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=67.67 (01:07)) Here's kind of a short version of how it works. Each land owner who allows a turbine on their field receives three to $7,000 a year for each turbine. Wind farms usually consist of somewhere between 50 and a hundred turbines. They're all connected by buried wires that link them up to a central transmission. The turbines are mounted on a high metal tower. You've all seen that. The turbines are run in offset lines, so they're not lined up directly in a row. They skipped some space about a half a mile apart, so they don't steal each other's wind. Farmers grow crops, animals can graze underneath the turbines while they're humming along. Wind energy went from a little over 2% of the United States electricity mix in 2010 to almost 7% last year. It's also one of the cheapest ways to produce energy. Now it's even less than natural gas. Why are farmers turning to wind? A lot of them have gone bankrupt. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=-EX8M7NDgjSiqU517XW_01_vI_9aPT9VPc3Q9Hf7E3mDvuNJvpLPMCV0P59IBf6-l3DuP9AONl6yTJHIu75uNz4Kpbs&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=119.99 (01:59)) The bankruptcy rates in 2019 jump 20% for farmers. It's an eight year high. The trade war didn't help, The low prices for commodity crops and unpredictable weather. Those are all factors that affect farmers. One farmer in Iowa said "wind is just another crop." Another opportunity to capture resources. This is a tough energy problem for Republicans to deal with because 90% of the wind farms are... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Contact Rick at https://my.captivate.fm/rf@richardfriedman.net ( rf@richardfriedman.net) Copy and Paste to connect to the links below. famousscientists.org/galileo https://my.captivate.fm/Litterati.org (Litterati.org) https://my.captivate.fm/ranmarine.io (ranmarine.io) https://my.captivate.fm/Mobilize.Earth (Mobilize.Earth) https://my.captivate.fm/climateimagination.asu.edu/clificontest (climateimagination.asu.edu/clificontest) https://my.captivate.fm/waqi.info (waqi.info) https://my.captivate.fm/PrinceEA.com (PrinceEA.com) Rick's latest short story collection https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Carol-Other-Cli-Fi-Stories-ebook/dp/B07MVN8J6P (https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Carol-Other-Cli-Fi-Stories-ebook/dp/B07MVN8J6P) Speaker 1: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=-EX8M7NDgjSiqU517XW_01_vI_9aPT9VPc3Q9Hf7E3mDvuNJvpLPMCV0P59IBf6-l3DuP9AONl6yTJHIu75uNz4Kpbs&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)) [inaudible]. Welcome to our breath, Speaker 1: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=-EX8M7NDgjSiqU517XW_01_vI_9aPT9VPc3Q9Hf7E3mDvuNJvpLPMCV0P59IBf6-l3DuP9AONl6yTJHIu75uNz4Kpbs&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=9.88 (00:09)) the fresh earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman, will crown the climate hero and villain of the week along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=-EX8M7NDgjSiqU517XW_01_vI_9aPT9VPc3Q9Hf7E3mDvuNJvpLPMCV0P59IBf6-l3DuP9AONl6yTJHIu75uNz4Kpbs&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=39.41 (00:39)) Hi and welcome to episode two. There's a lot of talk about wind power. Let's look at some of the facts. Here's the good news. The cost of wind energy keeps falling. Business is growing and putting people to work. Cities around the world are looking at the benefits of wind power, finding them hard to ignore. Wind energy produces no emissions, no pollution. It's clean and it's an unlimited resource. For farmers. The wind, a wind farm gives them a new crop to sell. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=-EX8M7NDgjSiqU517XW_01_vI_9aPT9VPc3Q9Hf7E3mDvuNJvpLPMCV0P59IBf6-l3DuP9AONl6yTJHIu75uNz4Kpbs&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=67.67 (01:07)) Here's kind of a short version of how it works. Each land owner who allows a turbine on their field receives three to $7,000 a year for each turbine. Wind farms usually consist of somewhere between 50 and a hundred turbines. They're all connected by buried wires that link them up to a central transmission. The turbines are mounted on a high metal tower. You've all seen that. The turbines are run in offset lines, so they're not lined up directly in a row. They skipped some space about a half a mile apart, so they don't steal each other's wind. Farmers grow crops, animals can graze underneath the turbines while they're humming along. Wind energy went from a little over 2% of the United States electricity mix in 2010 to almost 7% last year. It's also one of the cheapest ways to produce energy. Now it's even less than natural gas. Why are farmers turning to wind? A lot of them have gone bankrupt. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=-EX8M7NDgjSiqU517XW_01_vI_9aPT9VPc3Q9Hf7E3mDvuNJvpLPMCV0P59IBf6-l3DuP9AONl6yTJHIu75uNz4Kpbs&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=119.99 (01:59)) The bankruptcy rates in 2019 jump 20% for farmers. It's an eight year high. The trade war didn't help, The low prices for commodity crops and unpredictable weather. Those are all factors that affect farmers. One farmer in Iowa said "wind is just another crop." Another opportunity to capture resources. This is a tough energy problem for Republicans to deal with because 90% of the wind farms are... Support this podcast

00:39-03:55 Air Pollution 04:00-05:29 Climate Heroes/Sam Bencheghib and Hoola One 05:37-06:33 Climate Villain/ Meatloaf 06:37-08:51 Marvin Gaye Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) 09:00-12:13 CO2 12:19-14:46 Social Media/Katherine Hayhoe and Steve Cutts 14:57-18:39 New Product Alert! Capsula Mundi and Better Place Forests 18:44-21:20 Make One Call to Congress WAQI.info CO2.earth makechange.world 5calls.org stevecutts.com katherinehayhoe.com capsulamundi.it betterplaceforests.com facebook.com/ProjectHoolaOne Email me at rf@richardfriedman.net Announcer: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=USOowldYUA5OR_QWlYEtgPAGabjKyYX9jyAScppaj7p-zpuLkQXnlvn4t5J8oRGhhmlaRmoI9Zfi74JStBQ5uqrYS3Y&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)) [inaudible] Welcome to A Breath of Fresh Earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman, will crown the climate hero and villain of the week along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=USOowldYUA5OR_QWlYEtgPAGabjKyYX9jyAScppaj7p-zpuLkQXnlvn4t5J8oRGhhmlaRmoI9Zfi74JStBQ5uqrYS3Y&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=39.47 (00:39)) PM 2.5 and air pollution. Why is it killing us? The PM stands for particulate matter and you've probably heard of that over the years on your local newscast. The source of it comes mainly from coal and cars. When we burn coal, it releases CO2 and cars, Of course when they burn gasoline and diesel, they spew that into the air as well. 2.5 represents the size of the particular matter. 2.5 micro meters is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=USOowldYUA5OR_QWlYEtgPAGabjKyYX9jyAScppaj7p-zpuLkQXnlvn4t5J8oRGhhmlaRmoI9Zfi74JStBQ5uqrYS3Y&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=74.45 (01:14)) Particulate penetrates deep into our lungs, which causes heart and lung ailments. If exposed to these things for a long time. How do we know PM 2.5 levels affect us? There's a chart and you can go to world air quality index w a Q I. Dot info. You can pull up a map of anywhere in the world and it'll show the current levels of PM 2.5 PM 10 and other hazards in the air. There's also a chart of six different levels from zero to a hundred little or no risk. Then it goes up from one Oh one to 200 or the air quality is acceptable for the general population, but moderate for people with health concerns from two Oh one to 300 the likelihood of respiratory problems in sensitive individuals and children and the elderly are at risk from three Oh one to 400 triggers a health concern for most people and especially from 400 or above. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=USOowldYUA5OR_QWlYEtgPAGabjKyYX9jyAScppaj7p-zpuLkQXnlvn4t5J8oRGhhmlaRmoI9Zfi74JStBQ5uqrYS3Y&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=133.46 (02:13)) Pretty much stay inside. Don't go outside. How about the air in the United States in 2018 over 157 million people experienced at least 31 days of elevated 2.5 or PM 10 in Pittsburgh, they suffered 90 days of unhealthy air. What are countries doing to clean the air? Many cities in Europe prevent vehicles from entering the city during restricted hours. Barcelona, Milan, Rome, Venice, London. Among them in France, every car must get a sticker and put that on their rear window. The sticker is based on how much pollution the car emits, allowing cleaner cars, access to certain parts of the city. Let me think about this for a second. How many famous towers can I name? There's the Eiffel tower. There's the leaning tower of PISA. The CN tower, the space needle. It's not technically a tower, but it is a tower. That's just to name a few. Rick:... Support this podcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

00:39-03:55 Air Pollution 04:00-05:29 Climate Heroes/Sam Bencheghib and Hoola One 05:37-06:33 Climate Villain/ Meatloaf 06:37-08:51 Marvin Gaye Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) 09:00-12:13 CO2 12:19-14:46 Social Media/Katherine Hayhoe and Steve Cutts 14:57-18:39 New Product Alert! Capsula Mundi and Better Place Forests 18:44-21:20 Make One Call to Congress WAQI.info CO2.earth makechange.world 5calls.org stevecutts.com katherinehayhoe.com capsulamundi.it betterplaceforests.com facebook.com/ProjectHoolaOne Email me at rf@richardfriedman.net Announcer: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=USOowldYUA5OR_QWlYEtgPAGabjKyYX9jyAScppaj7p-zpuLkQXnlvn4t5J8oRGhhmlaRmoI9Zfi74JStBQ5uqrYS3Y&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.1 (00:00)) [inaudible] Welcome to A Breath of Fresh Earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman, will crown the climate hero and villain of the week along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=USOowldYUA5OR_QWlYEtgPAGabjKyYX9jyAScppaj7p-zpuLkQXnlvn4t5J8oRGhhmlaRmoI9Zfi74JStBQ5uqrYS3Y&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=39.47 (00:39)) PM 2.5 and air pollution. Why is it killing us? The PM stands for particulate matter and you've probably heard of that over the years on your local newscast. The source of it comes mainly from coal and cars. When we burn coal, it releases CO2 and cars, Of course when they burn gasoline and diesel, they spew that into the air as well. 2.5 represents the size of the particular matter. 2.5 micro meters is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=USOowldYUA5OR_QWlYEtgPAGabjKyYX9jyAScppaj7p-zpuLkQXnlvn4t5J8oRGhhmlaRmoI9Zfi74JStBQ5uqrYS3Y&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=74.45 (01:14)) Particulate penetrates deep into our lungs, which causes heart and lung ailments. If exposed to these things for a long time. How do we know PM 2.5 levels affect us? There's a chart and you can go to world air quality index w a Q I. Dot info. You can pull up a map of anywhere in the world and it'll show the current levels of PM 2.5 PM 10 and other hazards in the air. There's also a chart of six different levels from zero to a hundred little or no risk. Then it goes up from one Oh one to 200 or the air quality is acceptable for the general population, but moderate for people with health concerns from two Oh one to 300 the likelihood of respiratory problems in sensitive individuals and children and the elderly are at risk from three Oh one to 400 triggers a health concern for most people and especially from 400 or above. Rick: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=USOowldYUA5OR_QWlYEtgPAGabjKyYX9jyAScppaj7p-zpuLkQXnlvn4t5J8oRGhhmlaRmoI9Zfi74JStBQ5uqrYS3Y&loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=133.46 (02:13)) Pretty much stay inside. Don't go outside. How about the air in the United States in 2018 over 157 million people experienced at least 31 days of elevated 2.5 or PM 10 in Pittsburgh, they suffered 90 days of unhealthy air. What are countries doing to clean the air? Many cities in Europe prevent vehicles from entering the city during restricted hours. Barcelona, Milan, Rome, Venice, London. Among them in France, every car must get a sticker and put that on their rear window. The sticker is based on how much pollution the car emits, allowing cleaner cars, access to certain parts of the city. Let me think about this for a second. How many famous towers can I name? There's the Eiffel tower. There's the leaning tower of PISA. The CN tower, the space needle. It's not technically a tower, but it is a tower. That's just to name a few. Rick:... Support this podcast

Sonora Chase is an actress and writer living in Los Angeles. She has now survived not just one, but TWO acoustic neuromas – benign, fast-growing brain tumors that have affected her hearing, balance, spatial awareness, and facial nerves. In this episode, she shares her brave story – which involved a battle with health insurance companies, the steep learning curve of discovering her rights as a patient, and one big happy ending: getting the doctors she wanted and having both tumors removed. In addition to her experience surviving her own invisible illness, Sonora is also the survivor of others’…she shares about the importance of finding community as you navigate mental illness and addiction, and how Al-Anon has been an irreplaceable resource for her as the loved one of individuals with addiction. Join us as Sonora shares… - what an acoustic neuroma is - that a fellow actor who also had an acoustic neuroma: Mark Ruffalo - the difficulties of navigating the health insurance system with an acoustic neuroma - that as her symptoms continued, she experienced facial paralysis without pain (but with numbness); and that it took her longer to discover the hearing loss associated with her acoustic neuroma - that she didn’t realize something was really wrong until she realized the extent of the hearing loss in her left ear - that the tech at her MRI was especially nice to her – and she suspects it’s because he could see the growing tumor in her brain - that her acoustic neuroma was pushing her brain stem over, which causes trouble breathing and contributed to intense fatigue and balance issues, as well as constant nausea - that visual stimulation also contributed to fatigue – half her brain was working twice as hard to keep up. Her fatigue persists to this day. - that her inner ear was removed with her tumor, and she had to relearn how to walk after surgery - how daily chores and tasks look when you are a Spoonie – and how she has to be deliberate in her choices - her amazing surgeon, Dr. Rick Friedman, neuro autolaryngologist, and the translabyrinth surgeries he has performed to treat her acoustic neuromas – which involve a medically-induced coma - that acoustic neuromas are generally considered inoperable at 4 inches…and Sonora’s first one was 3.8 inches! - that, based on continuity of care, patients can push for the same doctors for major health interventions – even if health insurance providers say “no” - for three months, she spent 8-9 hours a day on the phone pushing her health insurance providers for the care she needed - that CA Dept of Managed Healthcare exists to assist patients in imploring health insurance companies to do the right thing - that the fight for proper healthcare taught Sonora about her rights as a patient – but it took three months, because several operators weren’t even aware of their company’s legal obligations - how important patient education is; that it is key to know your healthcare rights, and to be KIND to the messengers on the other end of the line - how getting her surgery at UCSD was one of the best experiences of her life, because the Acoustic Neuroma Center at UCSD is incredibly well-designed with patient sensitivities in mind - that she is still waiting for a surgery to “install” a bone-anchored hearing device (Baha) so she regains some hearing in her left ear - how she connects to spirituality to manage her health from a psychological perspective – through Buddhism and crystal healing - some of the complications of brain surgery, including a brain leak – which Sonora suffered after her second surgery (and is relatively rare) - a personal analysis of the pain scale – that all pain is relative - that Sonora is not only a survivor of invisible illness where her tumors are concerned, but that she has also survived loved ones with addiction problems, and regularly attends Al-Anon meetings - that she credits the Centre for Neuro Skills in Encino for helping her get back on track after her first surgery  

In this episode: I had a chance to interview Photojournalist, Educator, and Author Rick Friedman. Rick talks about his experience with Tamron lens and his lens choice from his recent overseas assignments. Topics: His recent trip to Africa to photograph a large cat refuge His experience with Tamron lens. The different lens choices he uses when on assignment We like to hear from you! Here’s your chance to interact with the team by leaving a follow-up question in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner. You can be the next guest host on our podcast Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to Vanelli at v@photofocus.com with the subject line of INFOCUS INTERVIEW IDEA. Write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host. If you like these InFocus Interviews, please consider supporting our partners and sharing these links with your friends! ThinkTapLearn.com, Luminar by Skylum Software

We recently published The Best Investment Writing, Volume 2. The first book was a hit, with MoneyWeek concluding that it “should be on every investor’s bookshelf.” But we made the second volume even better – we expanded it to include 41 hand-selected investment articles, written by some of the most respected money managers and investment researchers in the world. We thought it would be fun to bring on some of the authors so that they could read their specific chapter from the book. That’s what you’re getting in today’s special bonus episode. If you’re interested in picking up a copy of The Best Investment Writing, Volume 2, head on over to Amazon or our publisher’s website, which is Harriman House. Also, know that your purchase would benefit charity, as all writer-proceeds go to the charity of the specific author’s choosing. So, enough from me, let’s let Rick take over with this special bonus episode.

Remember to check out our great sponsors including TruLife acrylic, MPB.com, ThinkTapLearn In this episode photojournalist Rick Friedman talks about how he uses the Rogue Lighting System--along with speedlights--to create a portable lighting studio. He also shares how he uses gels to add a special look to his lighting. Total time 22m:10s starting at 1m:50s   In the second half of the show, commercial photographer Eddie Tapp shares his experience with his first drone, tips on how you can get started with drone photography, how to control a drone, what to look for when buying a drone and where to buy one. Total time 17m:24s starting at 24m:03s  

Remember to check out our great sponsors including TruLife acrylic, MPB.com, ThinkTapLearn In this episode, Photojournalist Rick Friedman talks with Vanelli. Rick has photographed every US Presidential campaign since Jimmy Carter! Rick shares how his Photojournalist days has influence his portrait sessions, how to nail your exposure, the Pitfalls of “Chimping”, Tips to control overshooting and how to expose for the element you can’t control. Total time 21m:55s starting at 2m:00s In the second half of the show, Levi Sim talks with International Wedding Photographer Peter Treadway. Peter share why he likes focusing only on weddings, how international clients find him,  strategies for coping while away from family, the pitfalls of being a traveling photographer, tips to becoming a traveling photographer, and how he and his good friend and partner parted ways. Total time 19m:17s starting at 24m:11s

On this episode Robert Caplin chats with Boston-based photgrapher Rick Friedman. Rick's photos have graced the covers of many Newsweeks and various other publications. We talk about how he got into the world of photojournalism without a degree from a photography school and thrived as a freelancer for so many years. We talk business, networking, his workshops, and much more in this episode of the photo brigade podcast. 

  On this episode Robert chats with born and raised Bostonian, Rick Friedman, whose studio Robert visited while he was on a corporate shoot in the area. Rick's photos have graced the covers of many Newsweeks and various other publications. They talk about how he got into the world of Photojournalism without a degree from a photography school and thrived as a freelancer for so many years. We talk business, networking, his workshops, and much more in this Episode of the photo brigade podcast.

This lecture by Rick Friedman and Don Bauermeister focuses on why we should or should not take cases, the comparison disease, competition among trial lawyers, and identifying and improving your own strengths and weaknesses.

In this clip, Rick Friedman, author of best selling books Rules of the Road and Polarizing the Case, explains how if we look at every part of the case-the good, the bad, and the ugly-we will come out on top.

In this video clip, Rick Friedman, one of America's leading trial lawyers, provides you with the keys to winning trials in a time of overwhelming jury bias.

Rick Friedman gives an overview of his winning ways.