Podcast appearances and mentions of seth bernard

We're thrilled to welcome the one and only Randy Buchler of Shady Grove Farm to State of Water. Randy shares about the journey and foundational principles behind his and his wife Libby's work as they embrace permaculture and organic practices to treat the land and water in a healthy, regenerative way while providing nutrient dense, healthy food for themselves and their community. We hear about Randy's efforts with the Michigan Small Farm Council and behind the scenes stories about Randy's successful right to farm case which generated international interest and has had state wide ramifications allowing people to produce and procure the foods of their choosing within reason and give small farms a chance to exist in a policy landscape that favors large, commercial industrial agriculture. Randy reflects on his own personal connection with the water and how that guides his farming practices as well as his day to day experience enjoying the water as a source of healing, play, relaxation, and connection. Finally, we hear some powerful reflections on community and Randy's deep belief in paying it forward, as an educator and advocate, sharing his skills and knowledge while empowering others to discover their passion for producing their own food in a healthy, sustainable way. Learn more about Shady Grove Farm: https://gratefuleggs.org/ Watch the full episode video: https://youtu.be/Hlfq6ab9Uzw State of Water is the official podcast of the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan, a program of Title Track. titletrackmichigan.org/state-of-water-podcast/ /// EPISODE 54 /Randy Buchler interviewed by Seth Bernard
 / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good
 / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens
 / Graphic by Chris Good
 / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus
 / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

We are honored to welcome Stephanie Feldstein to State of Water. In this power-packed conversation with State of Water host, Seth Bernard, Stephanie shares of her own personal connection to and passion for animals, the environment, and to water and how she sees her work serving as a catalyst for empowering people to make positive change in the world in the midst of so many existential challenges. Stephanie Feldstein is the author of the Animal Lover's Guide to Changing the World and more than a dozen books for children on wildlife and the environment, including the Take Action: Save Life on Earth, Planet Human, and Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series. She is also the Population and Sustainability Director at the Center for Biological Diversity, where she heads a national program that addresses the connection between human population pressure, overconsumption, and the wildlife extinction crisis by advocating for common sense solutions including universal access to reproductive healthcare, gender equity, and just, sustainable food systems. She created the innovative Take Extinction Off Your Plate campaign, and her work has been featured in Scientific American, NPR, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and more. Learn more about Stephanie and her books at her website: https://stephaniefeldstein.com/about/ Learn more about the Center for Biological Diversity's efforts: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/ /// EPISODE 53 /Stephanie Feldstein interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

In our first episode of 2025 we are happy to present a special conversation between Seth Bernard and his good friend and outgoing Executive Director of the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, Hans Voss. Hans shares insights and reflections from his 30 years of Groundwork experience on a variety of topics - from what makes a good meeting to the importance of human connection in fundraising, from bringing love and authenticity into organizing work and coalition building to the recent journey of succession planning at Groundwork. Hans also shares of the importance of family in supporting and inspiring his work and what he's looking forward to in his next chapter. SPECIAL NOTE: please join Groundwork and the wider community in a celebration of Hans' 30 years of service this Friday, January 10 at The Alluvion in Traverse City with an evening of live music featuring performances by Seth Bernard, Dede Alder, and Gregory Stovetop. There will also be a chance to welcome new Groundwork Executive Director, Elizabeth Palchak. Get your tickets for this Friday's community celebration here: https://www.thealluvion.org/tickets/groundwork-farewell-hans-party-concert-1-10-25 Learn more and get engaged with Groundwork's ongoing efforts: https://groundworkcenter.org/ /// EPISODE 52 / Hans Voss interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

BREAKING NEWS episode with Tom Grotewohl of Protect the Porkies. "Good news!! Thanks to good old fashioned people powered organizing, the $50M grant to Copperwood Mine has been blocked. I spoke with Tom, the wizard of Protect the Porkies, immediately after the news broke, at the end of an epic and unprecedented year of environmental organizing. We salute you. Lake Superior, we thank you for inspiring us to action." -State of Water host, Seth Bernard Visit https://protecttheporkies.com/ to learn more about this grassroots effort! Find the full video of this episode and all 2024 State of Water episodes on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MICleanH2O State of Water is the official podcast of the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan, a program of Title Track. https://titletrackmichigan.org/state-of-water-podcast/ EPISODE 51 Tom Grotewohl interviewed by Seth Bernard

We're thrilled to welcome Becca Meuninck, Regional Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation's Great Lakes Regional Center. In this wonderful conversation with State of Water host Seth Bernard, we hear about (3:30) NWF's current efforts across the region advocating for clean water for people and wildlife collaborating with a broad coalition of organizations and communities across the region. (5:30) Becca shares about how her love for the outdoors has inspired and informed her own educational and vocational path, having worked for more than 20 years at the Ecology Center which included time working with residents and families impacted by PFAS and lead poisoning. (13:05) She speaks to the importance of collaboration in taking on the many challenges in environmental work and how many people and organizations working together can maximize impact and reduce a sense of overwhelm. (21:30) Becca reflects on how growing up in Michigan in a family of nature lovers has nurtured a connection to the environment and how that has continued to sustain and inspire her. (27:40) Finally, she shares how people can get involved in NWF's efforts including urgent efforts to address climate change, to shut down Line 5, to grow access to renewable energy, and to support solutions to protect Great Lakes fisheries. Learn more about how you can support National Wildlife Federation's Great Lakes Center at: https://www.nwf.org/Great-Lakes We encourage you to to also check out our new podcast, Eminazhichiget, which translates in Anishinaabemowin to “person who does good things for others.” This new program celebrates Anishinaabek leaders by uplifting their efforts by providing a snapshot into their work and lives. Learn more and listen in or watch: https://titletrackmichigan.org/eminazhichiget/ Find the full video of this episode and all 2024 State of Water episodes on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MICleanH2O /// EPISODE 50 / Becca Meuninch interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

We're honored to welcome Sean McBrearty to State of Water. Sean is the Political Director for Clean Water Action and the Campaign Manager for Oil & Water Don't Mix. (3:20) Sean shares an update on the Nessel vs Enbridge case as well as current calls to action in the ongoing fight to Shut Down Line 5 including an invitation for folks to join upcoming events on July 25 or August 31 and a new effort urging Secretary Pete Buttegieg to take action on Line 5. (13:50) Sean also provides an election season update on efforts in the works in Lansing, including a water affordability bill, polluter pay bill, an effort by the Taking Back our Power Coalition to stop regulated utilities and government contractors from spending $ in politics, (23:00) and the first round of State House candidate endorsements for this year's elections. (28:25) Finally, Sean and fellow musician State of Water host Seth Bernard go deep into reflecting how the creative outlet of music can serve as a grounding force to relax, inspire, and nurture the persistence, discipline, and improvisational spirit needed to be a successful activist. Take action and support Oil & Water Don't Mix: https://www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/take_action and Clean Water Action Michigan: https://cleanwater.org/states/michigan As we approach our 50th episode of State of Water, we invite you to please consider supporting our efforts with a donation. As a grassroots nonprofit organization our sustainability depends on people like you joining our donor community by making a financial contribution. Know that every donation is meaningful and tax-deductible! Thank you so much! https://titletrackmichigan.org/support/ Find the full video of this episode and all 2024 State of Water episodes on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MICleanH2O /// EPISODE 49 / Sean McBrearty interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

We are thrilled to welcome Chris Treter, owner and co-founder of Higher Grounds Trading Company to State of Water. State of Water host Seth Bernard invites Chris to go on a journey through time, (4:40) back to the 1990s and the formative events of the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, Mexico and the WTO protests in Seattle - both moments of people standing courageously against neoliberal economic policies. (11:58) In 2002 Higher Grounds was born in Chiapas as Chris lived and worked with coffee farmers, rooted in a model of solidarity economics not only about trade but taking into account the well-being of all trading partners. (14:30) From there, the conversation travels back to Michigan as Chris and Higher Grounds find deep community in Traverse City and then back again to (19:55) Chiapas with the launch of the Chiapas Water Project which provided important access to clean water for farmers and communities. (26:10) As Higher Grounds started building relationships with coffee farmers in other regions of the world, they carried the same ethics and values - to be in solidarity and collaboration with their growers and communities. (28:20) Seth and Chris share memories of their Run Across Ethiopia - where runners ran 10 marathons in 10 days and raised over 1/2 million dollars to invest in local communities. Through storytelling, athletics, activism, and the arts, Chris and Higher Grounds have continued to be a force for creating change and building meaningful relationships in the communities that they were sourcing their coffee. (36:45) We travel back to Michigan and hear about the new Common Grounds Cooperative in Traverse City - a real estate development cooperative that has quickly become a hub of arts, culture, and collaboration - a vision of community by the community. (46:15) Finally, Chris shares some powerful thoughts on clean water and peace making and how we in Michigan hold a unique opportunity to be protectors of a future peace that cares for water in a fair, equitable, and peaceful way. Learn more about Higher Grounds at: https://www.highergroundstrading.com/ Learn more about Higher Ground's nonprofit partner On the Ground at: https://www.onthegroundglobal.org/ Find the full video of this episode and all 2024 State of Water episodes on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MICleanH2O /// EPISODE 48 / Chris Treter interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

We're thrilled to welcome Stella Young to State of Water. Stella is the Director of Development for On the Ground Global who partners with coffee farmer communities to improve standards of living through a variety of projects in support of clean water, gender equity, and cooperative economics. (4:00) Stella shares some of the On the Ground origin story and (6:50) how their commitment to fair trade and cooperative economics supports their efforts to seek true partnership with their farmers. (8:20) Stella reflects on the foundational importance for people to have access to clean water and (11:28) how formative her lifelong involvement with On the Ground has been - from trips to Chiapas as a 6 year old and Ethiopia as a 10 year old to being a board member as a teen where she initiated a scholarship fund for students in Congo. (19:50) Stella gives updates on On the Ground's current projects in the Congo and Chiapas and (25:40) reflects on the importance of On the Ground's arts and culture work including the lasting impact of the musical ambassadorship program and the film “The People & the Olive,” filmed during On the Ground's trip to Palestine. Finally, (32:00) Stella shares how this full circle opportunity to work for On the Ground meets her interests and experiences and (35:20) how State of Water listeners can support and engage On the Ground's work. Learn more about On the Ground at: https://www.onthegroundglobal.org/ Find the full video of this episode and all 2024 State of Water episodes on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MICleanH2O As part of Title Track's 5th anniversary, we have an active fundraiser going online to support our ongoing efforts supporting clean water, racial equity, and youth empowerment. Any support is appreciated! https://titletrackmichigan.org/support/ /// EPISODE 47 / Stella Young interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

Jane Fitkin is the Director of Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior. Founded by local residents passionate about protecting the lakeshore we call home, CSCLS advocates for Lake Superior's shoreline and watershed in Marquette County, Michigan. Jane shares about the recent success story of their Stop the Rocket campaign which effectively mobilized grassroots opposition to the deeply flawed space port project that was proposed to be built on the shore of Lake Superior. Jane also shares about current initiatives that the organization is focusing on including wetlands advocacy, as they lift up the importance of wetland ecosystems to the health and well-being of Marquette County communities. Finally, we get to hear a bit of Jane's personal story - how she got into this work and what drives her passion and commitment to advocate for the protection and health of the Lake Superior shoreline and watershed. You can learn more about Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior and how you can support and get involved at: https://citizensforsuperior.org/ /// EPISODE 46 / Jane Fitkin interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

We're thrilled to welcome author, activist, playwright and teacher, Maryann Lesert, to State of Water. Maryann's new novel, Land Marks, will be published on April 16 and is the culmination of more than 2 years of research where she visited all of the fracking sites across Michigan. She shares with us some of the experiences and inspirations behind her writing and new novel in which Liz Kirkwood, Executive Director of FLOW says, “This outstanding novel is about our common fight for the natural places and systems we hold dear, but it is also about our society's soul.” Maryann and State of Water host Seth Bernard really go deep - reflecting on the importance of storytelling, cultural change, and the essential role that artists, writers, musicians, and creative practitioners play in this moment where so many are living with a sense of eco-grief and loneliness. While acknowledging and honoring that heaviness - we hope you find this to be an uplifting & empowering conversation as Maryann and Seth speak to the transformative power of creativity, the importance of nurturing intergenerational community, and how meaningful it is for each of us to find our unique voice and do our part for the sake of the common good. We'd like to thank Maryann for her generous support of Title Track! Pre-order her new novel, “Land Marks” on https://bookshop.org/shop/maryannlesert until April 15 and all proceeds will be donated to Title Track in support of our Water Protectors Training Camp. /// EPISODE 45 / Maryann Lesert interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus; and “Let Love Land” by Max Lockwood

We're happy to welcome Tom Grotewohl of Protect the Porkies, who are organizing against the development of the Copperwood Mine in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Important and time-sensitive calls to action: 1. Visit https://protecttheporkies.com/ to learn more and to sign the petition opposing Copperwood Mine. 2. Sign up contribute a public comment to the Michigan Strategic Fund's public comment session on March 26th at 10am (in-person in Lansing or virtually). You can get all the info about attending, pre-registering a virtual comment, or submitting a comment of opposition via email at https://www.michiganbusiness.org/about-medc/michigan-strategic-fund/public-comment/ 3. Protect the Porkies are also hosting a virtual town hall this Saturday, March 23 at 11am where you can get more campaign updates. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOCrqTMjHdf5LigSt0aKNbDCB1p-S5l-? This proposed metallic sulfide mine would be the closest to Lake Superior in history as well as bordering the North Country Trail and Porcupine Mountain State Park - which is not only the largest State Park in Michigan, it is the largest designated Wilderness Area in mainland Michigan with 40,000+ acres of designated Wilderness including 35,000 acres of old growth forest which is the largest tract of mixed coniferous-deciduous old growth remaining in the Midwest. It was recently ranked as "most beautiful State Park in the country." The Michigan Strategic Fund is currently considering a $50M grant to the proposed Copperwood metallic sulfide mine - this move would be an incredibly irresponsible use of taxdoller money and most likely open the door to additional investment and funding that would help the foreign energy company get the necessary resources to start development. Tom goes in-depth in the episode to how we got here, what's at stake and all of the current calls to action that we're encouraging folks to take. Please join us in taking action and spreading the word to your friends! /// EPISODE 44
 / Tom Grotewohl interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good, Photos courtesy of Tom Grotewohl / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus; and “La Nana de la Loba” by Maple Moon

Hans Voss is Executive Director of the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities who work tirelessly to protect the environment, strengthen our economy and build thriving communities. In this special conversation with State of Water host, Seth Bernard, Hans goes back to 1995 telling some of the early stories from the Michigan Land Use Institute before it was renamed to Groundwork and sharing about some of the early success stories of coalition building and grassroots organizing that laid the foundation for decades of impactful work that have touched the lives of millions of Michiganders. Special shout out to Hans and the Groundwork family for their early support of the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan as we got off the ground. Groundwork continues to be an inspiring and nurturing force within the nonprofit community in Michigan and beyond. Check out their recently released 2023 annual report and learn more about their diverse programming within climate and environment, local food and farming, as well as transportation and community design. https://groundworkcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/5870_2024AnnualReport_01-30-24_10-28am-compressed.pdf /// EPISODE 42 / Hans Voss interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus; and “North Country Rag” by Seth Bernard

In part 2 of our powerful conversation with Palestinian artist, Ayed Arafah, Ayed shares about the reality of growing up in a refugee camp under Israeli occupation and how in spite of such brutality, the strength and resilience of the Palestinian people never wanes through the warmth of friendship, generosity of spirit, and rich cultural traditions. We also hear about some of Ayed's current artistic endeavors and how he sees art and activism as powerful tools in the pursuit of freedom and liberation. If you haven't had the chance to listen to part 1 in our conversation, please check out episode 40. Follow Ayed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayedarafah /// EPISODE 41 / Ayed Arafah interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus; and “Shukran” by Ayed Arafah

We are honored to welcome Palestinian artist Ayed Arafah as our first State of Water guest in 2024. Ayed's art has been featured around the world from Cairo to Oslo to exhibits across the United States. He became beloved by many folks within our Michigan community during his artist residency at Earthwork Farm several years ago. Ayed shares about his creative process and how he engages art as a powerful tool to raise awareness and to create a space of freedom and imagination in the midst of a life lived under occupation. Ayed also poignantly shares about his relationship with water and his own painful disconnection from the nearby seas - living in a reality where he is able to travel and enjoy the Great Lakes but is unable to access the neighboring and culturally significant Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea. We also get a personal update from Ayed on the horrors of the current situation in his homeland. You can follow Ayed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayedarafah/ /// EPISODE 40 / Ayed Arafah interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone, “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus, and “Cindy's Waltz” by Seth Bernard

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/italian-studies

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California.

For our final episode of the 2023 we are once again turning the microphone around on State of Water host and Title Track founder Seth Bernard. (3:51) We begin the episode with Seth sharing a few more reflections coming off of his recent experience at the One Water Summit, which was featured in Episode 38. (9:05) Seth gives some end of year reflections on where we've been as the State of Water Podcast and the Clean Water Campaign for MI, speaking to some of the many insights that we've learned along the way that will inform our work moving forward as we seek to deepen into our commitment to water equity, environmental justice, and climate resilience. (20:55) In the second half of our conversation, Seth vulnerably shares of his passionate commitment to being in solidarity with the Palestinian people and speaking truth to power. The grief, horror, anger and overwhelm that so many of us are feeling right now with the ongoing devastation in Gaza is so incredibly heavy - we hope that this conversation with Seth can serve as a powerful portal for you into deeper empathy, understanding, and love in action - the world surely needs it. Just like in our last episode you'll be hearing music throughout this episode from “Headwaters”, a beautiful new instrumental album from Seth. All proceeds from this album go to support the work of Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA). MECA is currently providing emergency assistance to families who have fled their homes amidst the ongoing attacks on Gaza as well as procuring emergency medical supplies for hospitals and clinics. Listen to Headwaters: https://sethbernard.bandcamp.com/album/headwaters Learn more and support MECA: https://www.mecaforpeace.org/ Please check out the other wonderful artists, activists, and organizations that Seth mentions throughout this episode including: On the Ground: https://www.onthegroundglobal.org/ Vivien Sansour and the Palestinian Heirloom Seed Library: https://viviensansour.com/ Ayed Arafah: https://www.instagram.com/ayedarafah As 2023 comes to close, we hope that you'll continue to support the State of Water Podcast through your listening, subscribing, reviewing, sharing video clips on social media, or with your financial support. Thank you so much. https://titletrackmichigan.org/support/ /// EPISODE 39 / Seth Bernard interviewed by Chris Good / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus; and selections from the new album “Headwaters” by Seth Bernard including “North Country Rag”, “Cindy's Waltz”, “Bernie's Rag”, and “One Last Cup with Keith”

In this special episode, State of Water host Seth Bernard checks in from this November's One Water Summit in Tuscon, AZ, hosted by the US Water Alliance. Seth gives an intimate travel log style report sharing of inspiring connections, insightful conversations, and meaningful moments that will inform his work as he returns to Michigan. Seth attended the summit as part of the delegation of the Water Equity & Climate Resilience Caucus, joining frontline environmentalists from across the country as well as conference-goers representing many other sectors. Learn more about the Water Equity & Climate Resilience Caucus: https://climatewaterequity.org/ Throughout this episode you'll be hearing music from “Headwaters”, a beautiful new album from Seth of instrumental home recordings. All proceeds from this album go to support the work of Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA). MECA is currently providing emergency assistance to families who have fled their homes amidst the ongoing attacks on Gaza as well as procuring emergency medical supplies for hospitals and clinics. Listen to Headwaters: https://sethbernard.bandcamp.com/album/headwaters Learn more and support MECA: https://www.mecaforpeace.org/ As 2023 comes to close, we invite you to consider supporting the State of Water podcast financially as we continue our work to uplift voices of frontline water activists working for water equity, water affordability, water justice and climate resilience. Thank you so much. https://titletrackmichigan.org/support/ /// EPISODE 38 / Voice memo recordings by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus; and selections from the new album “Headwaters” by Seth Bernard including “North Country Rag”, “Heartside Waltz”, “Manitou”, and “Red Pine Rag”

Monica Lewis-Patrick is CEO and co-founder of We the People of Detroit, and has worked tirelessly on water justice issues for years in Detroit as well as being an effective advocate at the state and federal levels for water affordability and human rights. She was our guest in Episode 14 and now returns in Episode 37 with more insight and info to share reflecting on her organizing experience opposing water shutoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of engaging both on the ground community building as well as policy work, her approach to engaging and empowering young activists, and much more. Her commitment to this work is truly contagious and we hope that you'll be inspired as much as we are by this wonderful leader. Please visit https://www.wethepeopleofdetroit.com/ to learn more about We the People of Detroit and to sign the Water Affordability Pledge. Additional links: Common Dreams OP-ED: https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/drinking-water-as-a-human-right Great Lakes Now interview: https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/10/michigan-water-rights-advocate-questions-effectiveness-of-proposed-legislation/ Weather Channel interview: https://youtu.be/LBnRGVRJo_8?si=-xFNs_WSPnp_0-jI /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 37 / Monica Lewis-Patrick interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone, “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus, and “Grace Road” by Seth Bernard

In the aftermath of last Friday's devastating ruling from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to grant the permits for a Line 5 tunnel, we're happy to present this interview with Bill Latka, co-founder of the Oil and Water Don't Mix campaign. Bill is an amazing storyteller, filmmaker, and climate change activist who has been on the front lines of the effort to shut down Line 5 for years. State of Water host Seth Bernard sat down with Bill this past weekend for an in-depth conversation on his initial reactions to the MPSC decision, what's next as far as Shut Down Line 5 strategizing, the importance of creativity and imagination in organizing work, how the Oil & Water Don't Mix coalition has been so effective at building a broad community of support, and how folks can get involved in this movement as this essential work continues - advocating to keep oil out of the Great Lakes and inspiring a transition to a clean energy future. Please visit https://www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/ for the latest action alerts and opportunities to get involved. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 36 / Bill Latka interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

"Behind the Mitten" is on the road to the Hoxeyville Music Festival!Join us and our friends at Dunegrass Co. this Aug. 17-20 in beautiful Wellston, Michigan for this incredible music festival, that will feature an amazing lineup of musicians, including headliner Marcus King.Dunegrass Co. co-owners Eric and Chris Piedmonte stop by to explain what we can expect at Dunegrass Gardens, the specially designed consumption lounge that will be at the festival for those 21 and over. This family-owned, and Northern Michigan-based business has been working hard on creating a unique, safe experience, and one of the very first ones to be held at and with a music festival.Our friend John Sinkevics is no stranger to music festivals, he runs Michigan's premier music review site, Local Spins, and has been to Hoxeyville more times than we can count. He not only discusses the musical line-up, he shares lots of great festival tips, whether it's your first time or your 20th.Musician Seth Bernard is well-known, and well-loved, throughout the state, not just for his incredible talents, but also for his commitment to protecting our environment, especially our waterways in Michigan. He shares some of the projects he's been working on, and also why he loves this festival that he's been attending since he was a baby is one of his favorites.Learn more about Hoxeyville at hoxeyville.com.Learn more about Dunegrass at dunegrass.co.Learn more about Behind the Mitten at amyandgonzo.com.

On this summer solstice 2023, we are happy to bring you a conversation with water protector, Jannan Cornstalk, founder of the Water is Life Festival. Jannan shares poignantly of her spiritual connection with the water and her hope that the Water is Life Festival can continue to be a space of connection, education, and inspiration for people of all ages to find a space of meaningful cultural exchange through music, art, conversation, and creativity. This year's Water is Life Festival will be on Saturday, September 2 on the Petoskey Waterfront from 12pm to sunset. Learn more about the Water is Life Festival at https://www.waterislifefestival.org/ /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation.
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 / Jannan Cornstalk interviewed by Seth Bernard
 / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good
 / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens
 / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus
 / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

Our guest for episode 34 of State of Water is botanist and musician, Susan Fawcett. Susan sat down with longtime friend and collaborator, State of Water host Seth Bernard, for a wonderful conversation fresh off of their annual ritual of creativity, collaboration, songwriting and recording that is the band, Hy-Lo. Susan and Seth dive into all sorts of topics including Susan's unique perspective as a botanist, the desperate need for septic system regulation in Michigan, changes she's noticed in Michigan over her lifetime, her passion for the app iNaturalist, some epic scuba diving stories, and a walk through some water-inspired songs in the 20 year Hy-Lo catalogue, some of which are shared here publicly for the first time. Enjoy!! /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation.
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 / Susan Fawcett interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens
/ Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music by Hy-Lo:
 “Catch & Release” “Chair Lift” “Swimming in the Autrain River” “Zebra Mussels (Slime & Snails)” “Arabella Waltz (The Pueblo & The Oil Men)” “Trash Beard” Links mentioned in episode: https://titletrackmichigan.org/support/ https://www.michiganflora.net/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/09/us/inaturalist-nature-app.html http://www.brianbuma.com/edges-of-all-life Follow Susan at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Susan-Fawcett https://twitter.com/fawcett_susan https://www.inaturalist.org/users/34079

In our final episode of 2022, we bring you a compelling conversation with Denise Keele, Executive Director of the Michigan Climate Action Network (MiCAN). Denise discusses her fascinating vocational path, her passion for music and the arts, and MiCAN's recently re-envisioned strategic plan and mission which states: “Michigan Climate Action Network connects and amplifies individuals, communities, and organizations confronting the climate crisis in Michigan and supports them in advancing equitable climate solutions with the urgency science demands for the environment and all that live in it.” /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation.
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 / Denise Keele interviewed by Seth Bernard

 / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good

 / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens 

/ Graphic by Will Thomas

 / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus

 / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus Learn more and get involved with the Michigan Climate Action Network: https://www.miclimateaction.org/

In Episode 32 of State of Water, we're thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Annalise Povolo, Director of Administration and Programs for the Lake Leelanau Lake Association (LLLA). Annalise is an aquatic ecologist who grew up in the area deeply connected to the same Lake Leelanau waters that she now cares for and works to protect. After spending some time away from Michigan with studies and adventures, she chose to return to this area bringing with her a tremendous toolbox of skills and perspectives. In her work with the LLLA, she not only does the scientific work at hand such as managing and preventing invasive species but also the human-centric work of educating, advocating, and motivating citizens to do what they can to care for and protect the waters even in the midst of challenges that may at times feel daunting. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation.
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 / Annalise Povolo interviewed by Seth Bernard

 / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good 

/ Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens

 / Graphic by Will Thomas

 / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus

 / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus To report an invasive species to the state of MI visit: https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/id-report Learn more about the Lake Leelanau Lake Association: https://lakeleelanau.org/

Earlier this year, State of Water host, Seth Bernard, visited the Kingsley Farmer's Market during their Water Week festivities. Seth led a workshop, performed a concert, and talked with some vendors and market goers about their personal relationships with water. Featured in this episode of State of Water are conversations with JC Bailey, Co-owner of Bailey's Farms; Allison Cooley-Brakeman, Seth's 9th grade science teacher; and Dan Hawkins, Village Manager for Kingsley, MI. It was a windy day at the farmer's market, so please excuse a bit of wind and market background noise, but we hope you enjoy these small-town reflections on water - reflections of gratitude, of connection, and of the importance to protect our waters for future generations. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation.
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 / JC Bailey, Allison Cooley-Brakeman, and Dan Hawkins interviewed by Seth Bernard

 / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good 

/ Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens

/ Graphic by Will Thomas 

/ Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus

 / Featured Music - “Harbinger” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

Episode 30 of State of Water features a power-packed conversation with Carl Lindquist, founder and Executive Director of the Superior Watershed Partnership (SWP). Carl was the sole employee when the Great Lakes non-profit formed in 1999. Working together with a creative board they have been able to grow the organization to 18 full-time staff and over 30 seasonal employees in their Great Lakes Climate Corps (GLCC). Tune in to hear how SWP is truly a 100% local, Upper Peninsula organization that nurtures a variety of innovative collaborations while implementing on-the-ground efforts that embrace climate resiliency as a key component to protecting our waters. The organization focuses on a wide range of community-based projects that provide documented, measurable results that benefit UP communities, enhance the UP environment and help protect the three Great Lakes that virtually surround the UP (Superior, Michigan and Huron). /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 30 / Carl Lindquist interviewed by Seth Bernard 

/ Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good 
/ Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens

 / Graphic by Will Thomas

 / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus 

/ Featured Music - “Harbinger” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

We're so happy to bring you this wonderful conversation between scientists, teachers, musicians, activists, and brewers around the theme of “What Water Wants to Be.” Listen in as these experts from a diversity of fields discuss their own unique relationship with water, the power of collaboration, how to seek local solutions for global challenges, the healing and connecting possibilities of art, and much more. This dynamic panel discussion was presented by the City of Marquette Arts & Culture Center, Superior Watershed Partnership, and Ore Dock Brewing Company as part of the 7th Annual Art Week and recorded in front of a live audience at the Ore Dock on June 22, 2022. Panelists: Jake Shea of Ore Dock Brewing Company John Highlen of Trout Unlimited Tyler Penrod of Superior Watershed Partnership Dr. Sarah Mittlefehldt of Northern Michigan University Seth Bernard of Title Track and the Clean Water Campaign for MI Moderated by: Dr. Jess Thompson of Northern Michigan University /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 29 
/ Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens
 / Graphic by Will Thomas
 / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus
 / Featured Music - “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

Earlier this year, State of Water host Seth Bernard sat down with Jill Ryan, Executive Director of the wonderful organization Freshwater Future. Jill shares compelling stories and insights from working both at the policy and community levels, thoughts on the essential role of arts and culture in this work, and so much more about her philosophy and Freshwater Future's commitment to ensuring the health of our waters. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 28 
/ Jill Ryan interviewed by Seth Bernard 
/ Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens
 / Graphic by Will Thomas
 / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus
 / Featured Music - “Bluegreen New Wave Expedition” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

Daniele from St. Joseph Today has a busy weekend for you to check out in today’s podcast in case you’re looking for something to do, plus more to put on the calendar for the upcoming holidays! Head to stjoetoday.com for more! The Box Factory for the Arts hosts a Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception for their Annual Member Show this Friday, November 11 from 5:30p-7:00p! The theme of this year’s show is “What Defines You?” and artwork will be on display from November 11 through January 16, 2023. Join the Benton Harbor Public Library this Saturday, November 12 at 12:00p for the annual Hobbiton Run! This 5K benefits the Benton Harbor Public Library’s Launchpad 022 program which is a collaborative effort between the Library and Spectrum Health Lakeland‘s Center for Better Health and Wellness. The program’s goal is to provide innovative and free educational, motivational, leadership and internship opportunities to middle school students. Head to the Krasl Art Center on Saturday, November 12 from 10:00a-11:30a for their November Family Day: Harvest Cornucopias! Attendees will create a miniature harvest-inspired world inside a mixed-media cornucopia to celebrate the end of the harvest season! The Benton Harbor Arts Association and The Livery will host the 3rd Annual Non-Profit Block Party in the Benton Harbor Arts District this Sunday, November 13! Join them for a day of live music throughout the Benton Harbor Arts District, solo sets by Seth Bernard will be hosted at The OutCenter, Water Street Glassworksand The Citadel and sense with a set featuring Seth Bernard and Friends at The Livery. Sneak peek at some of our upcoming events: Luminary (November 18), Countdown to New Year(November 18-December 18), Small Business Saturday (November 26), Window Wonderland (December 2), Reindog Parade + Santa’s Arrival (December 3), Santa Series (December 3-23), Holiday Artisan Fair (December 4). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, we feature a musical collaboration, rooted in friendship, that honors the deep history of the Great Lakes while sharing a love of water that drives a conviction to act boldly in the present. Ben Traverse is a guitarist, singer and multi-instrumentalist who has a passion for American traditional folk music. He is also a core member of the Earthwork Music Collective, and a behind-the-scenes M.V.P. for Michigan's music community. Inspired by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and many more folk heroes, Ben creates eclectic mixtures of story and song. Michael Dause is best known as the drummer for the phenomenal band The Accidentals. He is a prolific songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and recording engineer apart from the band, and he releases his own immersive music under the moniker Treeskin. These two unique Michigan artists joined forces in 2019 to record an album of both traditional and original Sea Shanties. The album, entitled "Songs of the Lakes, Rivers and Seas, Shanties, Forecastle Songs and other Maritime Ballads," is affectionately referred to as Shantyland. This past Fall, Ben and Michael met up with Title Track Co-Executive-Director Seth Bernard at Earthwork Farm, where the duo recorded around half of their collaborative album. The three friends discussed how this rich history informs their action in the present, and the urgency that clean water issues demand in 2022. We hope you enjoy their conversation, as well as multiple exclusive debut live recordings of some of the Shantyland songs - performed in the Barn at Earthwork Farm. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 27 / Ben Traverse and Michael Dause interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Dani Renwick of Charmellow Design / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - "Erie Canal," "Haul Away Joe," and "Marquette Bay" by Ben Traverse and Michael Dause: Live at Earthwork Farm / Featured Background Music - "Half-Frozen River" by Dan Rickabus

The Michigan Climate Action Network, or MiCAN, connects and amplifies individuals, communities, and organizations confronting the climate crisis in Michigan. Uniting a ​​network of over 70 organizations and 30,000 individuals, MiCAN partners with coalitions and campaigns working for climate solutions and justice. They host the annual Michigan Climate Action Summit, the first and largest statewide public gathering focused on climate action. From conferences to rallies and marches, they facilitate dozens of events each year, and support organizations in advancing equitable climate solutions with the urgency science demands. In this inspiring interview, Seth Bernard sits down with MiCAN Executive Director Kate Madigan and Engagement Director Jaime Simmons. The three provide an in depth look into MiCAN's vital work, discuss bringing equity to the forefront of this movement, and share how they keep themselves charged and renewed as they forge ahead with activism. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 26 / Kate Madigan and Jaime Simmons interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Dani Renwick of Charmellow Design / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - "Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

Amber Hasan is a brilliant artistic force of nature. Her work with poetry, music, herbalism and activism focuses on bringing light to dark places and situations, while also helping others to find and use their voices as a tool of empowerment. Amber is a hip hop artist, a member of the Earthwork Music Collective, owner of a natural product line called Mama's Healing Hands, co-founder of the Sister Tour artist collective, and host of the Loud Mouth Ghetto Girl Podcast. Backed by a fellowship from PolicyLink's Water Equity and Climate Resilience Caucus, Amber and Seth Bernard collaborated on a new track called Watersong. The song, featuring We the People of Detroit President Monica Lewis Patrick, and produced with help from the Lasso, is a genre defying call to action for environmental justice. Amber caught up with dear friend and collaborator Seth Bernard - we hope you enjoy their amazing conversation, as well as a premiere of the new track: Watersong. Check out the song, streaming everywhere now! /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 25 / Amber Hasan interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Dani Renwick of Charmellow Design / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - "Watersong" by Amber Hasan, Seth Bernard & Monica Lewis-Patrick

Michigan musician, songwriter and water protector Samantha Cooper became one of over 900 defendants in the struggle to stop line 3 this past summer. She was invited to stand with Indigenous leaders, upholding their treaty rights and protecting the natural resources guaranteed to them under federal law. After spending a month in Minnesota, Sam created an interpolation of a song called "Tomorrow" by Miner. Her video single is a love note to the rights of Manoomin (wild rice). The song "Let the Wave" features Frank Bibeau - the Attorney in a historic rights of Manoomin case unfolding in Minnesota. This track also features artists Shara Nova of My Brightest Diamond, Jaike Spotted Wolf of Camp Migizi, and Holly T Bird of Title Track, as well as contributions from Seth Bernard and Dan Rickabus. Check out the song, streaming everywhere now! /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 24 / Samantha Cooper interviewed by Dan Rickabus / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Dani Renwick of Charmellow Design / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - "Let the Wave" by Samantha Cooper (feat. Shara Nova, Jaike Spotted Wolf, Holly T Bird & Frank Bibeau)

Peggy Case comes from a long history of environmental and social justice activism. She's a community organizer, editor, writer, former grade school teacher, a lifelong gardener, a singer, a beekeeper and permaculture enthusiast. As President of Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation, she has worked tirelessly to end the privatization of our water by a multinational corporation. For over a decade, Peggy and her organization have been hard at work fighting Nestle Waters North America in the court system. During a time of multiple clean water crises in our state, Nestle has been pumping millions of gallons of clean Michigan water for next to nothing, making millions while exploiting the communities and environments they depend on. Peggy's interview is not only a sobering look at Nestle's activity over the last decade, more importantly, it's an inspiring testimony of a true water protector who won't back down. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 23 / Peggy Case interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Dani Renwick of Charmellow Design / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - "Light on Earthright" by Dan Rickabus

In this episode, we get a window into the world of Melissa DeSimone, the executive director of the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association. MLSA is a non-profit, state-wide organization dedicated to the preservation, protection and wise management of Michigan's vast treasure of inland lakes and streams. They achieve their mission by supporting riparian associations as well as the collective and individual educational, stewardship and conservation initiatives of their members which include lake associations, concerned citizens, commercial and non-profit businesses as well as our public and private collaborative partners. Melissa shares the journey of how she found this work, and how the organization empowers Michigan residents to take the health of our inland lakes and streams into their own hands. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 22 / Melissa DeSimone interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Dani Renwick of Charmellow Design / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - "Say Yes to Now (instrumental)" by Dan Rickabus

We're back with a new season! On our first new episode of 2021, episode 21, we are highlighting the theme of youth empowerment. We the People of Detroit is a community-based, grassroots organization that aims to inform, educate, and empower Detroit residents on imperative issues surrounding civil rights, land, water, education, and the democratic process. The organization created a Youth Internship Program where young people participate in four to eight weeks of action, learning, and service. In this episode, the amazing Title Track intern Annie Lively hosts a conversation with Brooke Bowers and Javaye Henry, two Detroiters who volunteered for the Internship with We the People. That's right folks! It's high time we let the Interns take over the show! /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 21 / Brooke Bowers and Javaye Henry interviewed by Annie Lively / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Dani Renwick of Charmellow Design / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - "An Atmosphere (instrumental)" by Dan Rickabus

University of Toronto, Associate Professor, Dr. Seth Bernard, joins the show to discuss how the City of Rome was constructed during the republican period.

Welcome to the Turntable Round Table!Here’s what the crew were into this past week. Give ‘em a listen and see what you think!Mark’s PickSeth Bernard – “Who Are You?” from Let Love Light The Way (2020)Don’s PickCotton Jones – “Blood Red Sentimental Blues” from Paranoid Cocoon (2009)Tom’s Pick El Zar – “Lo que Fuimos” from Circulos (2016)Craig’s PickSeely – “Meteor Shower” from Julie Only (1996)Juan’s PickThe Microphones – “I’ll Not Contain You” from The Glow Pt.2 (2001)Shawn’s PickCharlie Rich – “I Take It On Home” from Behind Closed Doors (1973)Kevin’s PickChihiro Yamanaka – “A Secret Code” from Somethin’ Blue (2014)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/SchizoMusic)

On this, our 20th episode, we feature a dear friend who has brought so much to our community. Rachel Marco-Havens is a multi-disciplinary “solutionary” artist. Rachel is an advocate, activist, radio-show host, musician and an adept communicator who ignites action. Be it facilitating workshops, sharing stories, creating art, delivering a keynote, moderating or participating in a panel discussion or whipping up a party—Rachel moves the energy from the ripples of conversation to waves of inspired activity. Seth Bernard, Rachel's long time friend, sat down with her for a conversation about how becoming a water protector changed her life. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 20 / Rachel Marco-Havens interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - "Logued Out" by JUUNI (Wayne Ramocan) : juuniverse.com

On this special episode, we feature a Michigan music legend. Peter Madcat Ruth is a Grammy Award-winning virtuoso harmonica player based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. But Madcat doesn't just play blues harp: he also sings and plays ukulele, guitar, high-hat, jaw-harp, penny-whistle, kalimba, banjo and other folk instruments from around the world. After studying harmonica and Chicago Blues with Big Walter Horton, Madcat moved to Ann Arbor. In the 70s he was touring the world with jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. In the 80s, Madcat went solo infusing the folk/blues tradition with elements of rock and jazz. In the 90s, Madcat teamed up with guitarist/singer Shari Kane to form the duo Madcat & Kane. For twenty four years they toured nationally and internationally. He now plays in Triple Play with Chris Brubeck, Big Joe Manfra and the MadCat Midnight Blues Journey. He’s been featured at harmonica festivals in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and he can be heard playing on over 130 albums. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 19 / Peter "Madcat" Ruth interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / featuring "Fishin' Blues" by Peter Madcat Ruth with the Big Joe Manfra band, from the album "Live in Rio"

Today’s episode features an interview that’s not only empowering and good for the mind, but grounding and good for the heart. Seth Bernard has a moving conversation with bioregionalist Stephanie Mills. For nearly fifty years, Stephanie Mills has been writing and speaking for nature and community. She is a prolific published author, an adjunct professor, and has served on countless boards, from that of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America to her local natural foods co-op. In 2009 She was awarded an honorary doctorate by her alma mater. The citation called her “a visionary ecological activist and pioneering bioregionalist whose unswerving advocacy for the preservation of our shared planet and powerful message of personal responsibility teach us that a single voice can transform the world.” She volunteers with local nature education and nonviolence groups. Her occasional writing, which appears on the naturechange.org website, extols the work of natural scientists and the organisms, ecosystems, and watersheds to which they are devoted. She joined Seth Bernard on a call from her home in the Northwestern lower peninsula. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 18 / Stephanie Mills interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus

On this episode, we feature a dynamic and game-changing luminary from Detroit. Piper Carter is an Arts and Culture Organizer in Entertainment Justice, Education Justice, Maker Space, Environmental Justice, and Food Justice, communities. She is the Host of her own podcast, the Piper Carter Podcast on Detroit is Different where she discusses Social Justice and Hip Hop to a world wide audience.She is co-Founder of We Found Hip Hop (The Foundation, uplifting, celebrating, and supporting Women in Hip Hop create and build careers in a safer environment). She is Creator of Dilla Youth Day (dedicated to providing S.T.E.A.M. education to underserved and marginalized youth in Detroit). She is also Creator and Editor-In-Chief for thestudioarena.com (a sustainable fashion magazine promoting zero waste and international trade). From her work as a fashion photographer, she has been a returning feature on Tyra Banks’ VH-1 show “The Shot.” She is the First Black Woman to shoot for Hi-End publications such as French Vogue, British Elle, New York Times, Spin, & Essence Magazines, & emerging talent for Music companies such as Def Jam, Sony Music, Warner Music, Universal Music, Disturbing tha Peace, Elektra Records, & Television Cast Images for BET. She is a founding member of a staggering list of action councils, caucuses and boards with environmental, equity and youth focused missions in Detroit, she’s a Howard University Graduate, a next-level volunteer coordinator and an adept co-creator. Piper received the prestigious Muhammad Ali Global Peace Initiative Women of Impact Award from The United Nation. She also received The Spirit of Detroit Award for Creating Dilla Youth Day. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 17 / Piper Carter interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus

Peter Sinclair is an independent videographer specializing in climate change, and renewable energy solutions. His YouTube video series, “Climate Denial Crock of the Week”, the blog of the same name, as well as his collaboration with Yale Climate Connections called “This is Not Cool”, have all received millions of views. These series are used in higher education settings around the planet, and have become trusted resources for scientists, educators, students, policy makers, and citizens. Peter is a winner of the “Friend of the Planet” award from the National Center for Science Education. As Media Director of the Dark Snow Project, a crowd-funded, international Science/ Communication initiative, he continues to travel with and interview leading scientists in all fields related to Climate Change. He lives with his wife, Sandra, in Midland, MI, where he works out of his home. It’s been over a week since mid-Michigan was hit with catastrophic flooding that washed away and damaged homes, wiped out an entire lake and displaced residents. On Tuesday, May 19, the Edenville Dam collapsed and shortly after, water flooded over the top of the Sanford Dam following heavy rains. The dams, both based in Midland County, sent rushing water down the Tittabawassee and Saginaw rivers. Thousands of Michiganders are still picking up the pieces from the flood’s aftermath. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 16 / Peter Sinclair interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus

On today’s episode, we continue our mission to connect clean water issues to the work of racial justice, and we’re excited to lift up the work and message of a one of a kind community hero. Nayyirah Shariff is a grassroots organizer based in Flint, Michigan. They have over a decade of experience organizing around local, state, and national electoral and issue-oriented campaigns. Nayyirah was one of the co-founders of the Flint Democracy Defense League, a grassroots group formed to confront Flint’s emergency manager in 2011. They have been featured on Democracy Now!, Al-Jazeera and Netroots Nation speaking out about the poisoning of Flint’s water and Michigan’s Emergency Management of local governments. They are currently the Director of Flint Rising, a coalition of Flint residents and community groups, labor, and progressive allies that formed in response to the Flint water crisis. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 15 / Nayyirah Shariff interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus

On this episode, our second release since the COVID19 Pandemic began here in Michigan, we feature a true local hero. Monica Lewis-Patrick (aka The Water Warrior) is the president and CEO of We the People of Detroit. An educator, entrepreneur, and a legendary human rights activist/advocate, Monica Lewis-Patrick is actively engaged in almost every struggle on behalf of Detroit residents. She is an active member of the People’s Water Board Coalition, US Human Rights Network, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), and more. She was named to the World Water Justice Council in October of 2015. As a former Lead Legislative Policy Analyst for Detroit City Council, Monica has authored legislation, conducted research and delivered constituency services to thousands of city residents. We’re so honored that she took the time to call in to Seth Bernard to have this truly moving conversation, and we’re so grateful for the work that she’s continually engaged in. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 14 / Monica Lewis-Patrick interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featuring a musical performance by Antwaun Stanley, recorded for our very first episode

On this episode, John talks to Michigan-based singer-songwriter Seth Bernard about what he is doing to help out the musicians in the state. 

Here we are in the midst of a global pandemic, an unprecedented time in the modern history of our people. It is times like these that remind us what’s important, what matters and what is essential for human life. As we see our communities here in Michigan struggling with this crisis in a myriad of different ways, it is clearer than ever how vital it is that we keep up the fight in demanding that clean, safe drinking water be recognized as an inalienable human right. On this episode, we feature Sean McBrearty - Michigan Legislative and Political Director with Clean Water Action, and a coordinator for Oil and Water Don’t Mix. He and Seth Bernard have an empowering conversation about Sean's work, what lead him to this path, and what we can all do right now, today. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 13: / Sean McBrearty interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus

FLOW founder Jim Olson is back for part two of his in-depth interview with Seth Bernard. On our last episode, Jim shared an age-old legal framework called the public trust doctrine, which we the people can utilize as we demand the protection of our region’s waters. In this second half, Jim breaks down the four pillars that guide FLOW’s work. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 12: / Jim Olson interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus

On this episode, we feature part one of our in-depth interview with Jim Olson. Jim Olson is the founder and president of FLOW, For Love of Water, a Traverse City based organization empowering communities and leaders to protect the Great Lakes. A celebrated legend in his community, Jim has nearly 40 years of experience as an environmental, water, and public interest law advocate and champion, dedicated to protecting waters and ecosystems in the Great Lakes Basin. In this first installment, Jim breaks down the Public Trust Doctrine, a centuries-old, holistic legal framework at the core of FLOW’s work. Tune in to hear how the Public Trust Doctrine offers a way for citizens to demand action in the courts. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 11: / Jim Olson interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus

Seth Bernard is an educator, musician, and leader in the ecological healing justice movement. Seth's dedication to Earth's healing wouldn't be possible without a strong connection to his purpose, a selfless heart, and deep masculine integrations. He brings to the table unique guidance on topics including environmental responsibility, vocal leadership, and learning directly from nature. Listen in and RISE UP!   Show Notes:   A boy climbs the mountain hoping everyone notices, while the man climbs to gain greater perspective Why is it important to advocate on behalf of the environment? The importance of healthy, functioning ecosystems Why do we constantly say that we “are really busy”? In presence, we find meaning and a greater sense of belonging There is always another level of relating more deeply with nature Fascsim is the merging of state and corporate powers Life is happening all around us - are we paying attention? If you don't know how to help, then help the helpers When you identify a societal problem, it is now your responsibility to act towards justice. We are culture creators, not consumers Why Seth identifies as a recovering colonizer Be more than ally, be a vocal leader Your well intentioned action might end up damaging, this is part of the learning process.  Reverence and curiosity are tools to lead with Breathing life into the pre-existing treaties that the current US government ignores will be a game changer for indigenous rights.  Why a man highly values and respects the divine feminine   Connect with Seth: Earthworkmusic.com - Musician led collective focused on social justice, environmental healing, creative empowerment, and community building. Check calendar for events. Titletrackmichigan.org - youth, nature, empowerment and education Samuelsethbernard.com - does a men's retreat once a year in Michigan, focusing on personal and community resilience.    Rising Man Links: The Rising Man Fire Circles - our online platform where men come together and put into practice all the greatness talked about on the podcast. You'll find accountability, support, friendship, and challenges all designed to stimulate growth and healing. If you feel called to something greater, reach out! Initiations - Compass Program - a 4 day 4 night Vision Fast in the wilderness, with preparation and incorporation calls in the months before and after.  Instagram @therisingmanpodcast Instagram @jeddyazuma   The PACK Facebook Group The Rising Man Facebook Group

On this episode, we feature Toledo-based activist Markie Miller - the key leader who spearheaded Toledoans for Safe Water, a grassroots campaign that lead to the passing of the Lake Erie Bill of Rights this past February. Since then, she has spoken about the Rights of Nature movement all over the country. On Earth day 2019, she spoke to the United Nations as part of the Ninth Interactive Dialogue of the General Assembly on Harmony with Nature. She was even featured on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah. For this interview, we're taking you into the crowd of the 2019 Water is Life Festival, held in Mackinaw City Michigan last August, where Seth Bernard interviewed Markie. So let's pretend we're enjoying a beautiful late-summer afternoon at a festival in Northern Michigan, honoring the water and celebrating those who protect it! /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 10: / Markie Miller interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard

Seth Bernard was born and raised on the Earthwork farm in Lake City, and he was never farther than a stone’s throw away from learning how to steward the earth and his own talents. He has grown from a potent young Interlochen idealist into a black-bearded, surprise-eyed, psych-rocker singing the woods and water, souls and […] The post Seth Bernard, Earthwork Music, Title Track appeared first on Fulfillament Stories.

On this episode, we feature the second half of our in-depth interview with representative Yousef Rabhi. Since 2017, Yousef Rabhi has represented Michigan's 53rd House district, which encompasses the majority of Ann Arbor. He is currently serving as the Democratic floor leader in the MI House of Representatives. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 9: / Yousef Rabhi interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Rachel Marco-Havens / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard, Dan Rickabus / Featured track: "Tangerine Aquamarine" by Savina-Bernard

Today I am so excited to introduce Seth Bernard who is a musician, a teacher, a father and among many other things an advocate for social and environmental justice. Seth translates his ideas and feelings into music that echo across Michigan and beyond. In this conversation, Seth talks about how he was originally introduced to music, he shines a light on the earthwork music collective and talks about how the Earthwork Harvest Gathering started in the first place. Find Seth Bernard on social media Facebook Instagram Twitter Bandcamp Michigan Clean Water Campaign resources Website Podcast Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humannature/message

Starting with Episode 8, we've re-launched, and re-branded the podcast! Welcome to "State of Water" - a podcast focusing on clean water issues and their relationship to policy, equity, community and climate. /// On this episode, we feature part one of our in-depth interview with representative Yousef Rabhi. Since 2017, Yousef Rabhi has represented Michigan's 53rd House district, which encompasses the majority of Ann Arbor. He is currently serving as the Democratic floor leader in the MI House of Representatives. In this interview, he discusses his unique background, the path that led him from activism to politics, and the work he's engaged in for social and environmental justice. /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 8: / Yousef Rabhi interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Rachel Marco-Havens / Music - Mike Savina & Seth Bernard

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California.

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Mid-Republican Rome: Labor, Architecture, and the Urban Economy (Oxford University Press, 2018), offers a holistic treatment of the development of the Mid-Republican city from 396 to 168 BCE. As Romans established imperial control over Italy and beyond, the city itself radically transformed from an ambitious central Italian settlement into the capital of the Mediterranean world. Seth Bernard describes this transformation in terms of both new urban architecture, much of it unprecedented in form and extent, and new socioeconomic structures, including slavery, coinage, and market-exchange. These physical and historical developments were closely linked: building the Republican city was expensive, and meeting such costs had significant implications for urban society. Building Mid-Republican Rome brings both architectural and socioeconomic developments into a single account of urban change. Seth Bernard, an Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto, assembles a wide array of evidence, from literary sources to coins, epigraphy, and especially archaeological remains, revealing the period's importance for the decline of the Roman state's reliance on obligation and dependency and the rise of slavery and an urban labor market. This narrative is told through an investigation of the evolving institutional frameworks shaping the organization of public construction. A quantitative model of the costs of the Republican city walls reconstructs their economic impact. A new account of building technology in the period allows for a better understanding of the social and demographic profile of the city's builders. Building Mid-Republican Rome thus provides an innovative synthesis of a major Western city's spatial and historical aspects, shedding much-needed light on a seminal period in Rome's development. Ryan Tripp teaches history in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with Michigan musician Seth Bernard who performs with Johnny  Irion on Friday at The Livery; and also unveil details about The GhostLight's inaugural season, including the lineup of shows and the final push challenge grant to complete the new Benton Harbor theater.

In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Paul talk with Michigan musician Seth Bernard who performs with Johnny  Irion on Friday at The Livery; and also unveil details about The GhostLight's inaugural season, including the lineup of shows and the final push challenge grant to complete the new Benton Harbor theater.

On this coming Tuesday, November 6th, Michigan votes in the midterm elections. And so, we present this special "Get Out the Vote" episode of the podcast. We asked musicians, educators, artists and luminaries in our community to weigh in on the importance of voting in this crucial election. We hope their words resonate with you, and encourage you to keep Clean Water issues in mind when making your choices at the polls. /// Featured speakers: Sarah Drumm, Emilee Petersmark, Bill Chesney, John Hanson, Savannah Buist, Katie Larson, Michael Dause, Kyle Brown, Eric O'Daly & Josh Holcomb /// The Clean Water Campaign for Michigan seeks to place clean water issues front and center in the year building up to the 2018 elections by urging every candidate running for public office to make a strong stand on critical issues affecting Michigan’s waters. Using storytelling and music events across the state to amplify the groundswell of public support for clean water issues, this campaign is driven by Michiganders from all walks of life who share a similar priority: protection of our water, a most vital resource. /// EPISODE 7: / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Dan Rickabus / Music - Mike Savina & Seth Bernard

Josh Malerman and Mark Owen of The High Strung join Dave & Scott to talk songwriting, songwriters in town, and abandoning vans in front of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Plus, we have a full week of concerts! You have no excuses to stay in.Monday, October 22ndOpen Mic at Black Lotus in Clawson, MIHosted by Steve Szajna of Szajna Dynasty MediaTuesday, October 23rdOpen Mic at Ghost Light HamtramckHosted by Dave Toennies of Border PatrolFeaturing Blues Harp Master Catriona Sturton from Ottawa+Singers In The Round at Otus SupplyFree | 7PMFeaturing Tom Butwin, Shiny Penny, Jonpaul Wallace, and Brian PerroneWednesday, October 24thLa Femme Wednesdays at The Willis Show Bar$5 | 8PMFeaturing Athena & DJ AvaThursday, October 25thPerformances & Civic Discussion on Clean Water Issues at the Ferndale Public LibraryAudra Kubat, Seth Bernard, & Will See (Spoken Word Artist)Free | 6:30 PM+UFO Factory Reopening$15 | 9PMFeaturing Double Winter, Deadbeat Beat, & MoreFriday, October 26thFor Saints & Sinners$10 (+ a Costume!) | 8PMFeaturing TART, Five Pound Snap, Teener, Sara Barron, Willa Rae & The Minor Arcana, Girl Fight, Lung, Krillin, Volk, Libby DeCamp, & The Stools+Carl Yagley’s CD Release @ The Loving Touch8PMFeaturing Carl Yagley, Neil Yagley, Emily Rose, & Erick James RoseSaturday, October 27thHalloween at the New Way BarFeaturing Sold Only As CurioFree | 9 PM+Jill Jack at Detroit Fleat in Ferndale8PM+Anthony Retka & Shawn Butzin at Detroit Shipping Company1PMSunday, October 28thSongwriting Workshop with Seth Bernard at Rockford Brewing Company

On this episode, we feature a testimonial from Roshanda "Shani" Womack, pastor, singer-songwriter, storyteller, counselor and Flint Michigan native. She shares the story of her experience with the Flint water crisis, the important moments in Flint's history that led to present day conditions, and her perspective on the power of water, and the importance of electing clean water candidates. Shani was interviewed by campaign founder Seth Bernard. This episode is sponsored by HopCat. /// The Clean Water Campaign for Michigan seeks to place clean water issues front and center in the year building up to the 2018 elections by urging every candidate running for public office to make a strong stand on critical issues affecting Michigan’s waters. Using storytelling and music events across the state to amplify the groundswell of public support for clean water issues, this campaign is driven by Michiganders from all walks of life who share a similar priority: protection of our water, a most vital resource. /// EPISODE 6: / Roshanda "Shani" Womack interviewed by Seth Bernard / Sponsored by HopCat / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Dan Rickabus / Music - Mike Savina & Seth Bernard

Clean Water Campaign founder Seth Bernard sits down with Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Candidate for Governor in Michigan, for an in-depth discussion. This episode was sponsored by the Benzie Community Water Council. /// The Clean Water Campaign for Michigan seeks to place clean water issues front and center in the year building up to the 2018 elections by urging every candidate running for public office to make a strong stand on critical issues affecting Michigan’s waters. Using storytelling and music events across the state to amplify the groundswell of public support for clean water issues, this campaign is driven by Michiganders from all walks of life who share a similar priority: protection of our water, a most vital resource. /// EPISODE 4: / Abdul El-Sayed interviewed by Seth Bernard / Sponsored by the Benzie Community Water Council / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Dan Rickabus / Music - Seth Bernard and Mike Savina

This edition of the RSVP Music Chat spotlights one of Michigan's most respected collaborative musicians, Seth Bernard, who also has taken a strong stand on protecting Michigan's water resources. Why other musicians should join him. Listen to the latest and wholly intriguing podcast.

This is the official podcast of the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. On this episode, campaign founder Seth Bernard interviews Michigan water activist Lee Sprague. This episode is sponsored by Short's Brewing Company. /// The Clean Water Campaign for Michigan seeks to place clean water issues front and center in the year building up to the 2018 elections by urging every candidate running for public office to make a strong stand on critical issues affecting Michigan’s waters. Using storytelling and music events across the state to amplify the groundswell of public support for clean water issues, this campaign is driven by Michiganders from all walks of life who share a similar priority: protection of our water, a most vital resource. /// EPISODE 2: / Interview with Lee Sprague / Directed by Seth Bernard / Sponsored by Short's Brewing Company / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus / Narrators - Alex Smith, Dan Rickabus / Music - Seth Bernard and Mike Savina / featuring "Alden Highway (Live) feat. Lee Sprague" by Airborne or Aquatic?

While Nick is away skiing the backcountry slopes of Michigan's Keweenaw, Steve talks in private with Seth Bernard, musician and founder of Earthwork Music, about how he takes his coffee, the international coffee trade, and Steve engages Seth with a game of Either Or. Most importantly, they talk about their shared yet relatively closeted love of The Dave Matthews Band.  3/3 | Ex Pats @ Minocqua Brewing Company | Minocqua, Wisconsin 3/4 | Ex Pats @ Ore Dock Brewing Company | Marquette, Michigan  

This week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE boasted an in-studio performance by the emerging duo, plus the debut of new songs by Seth Bernard, Truth In Fiction, The Turnips and other Michigan artists. Read the story, listen to the podcast, watch the video.

Steve is unable to converse with Nick on this episode so he talks with interim cohost Drew Tyner and special guests Kate Pilsbury, Emilee Petersmark, Alex Atkin, Adam Danis, Seth Bernard, among many others while backstage at The Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids, Michigan on New Year's Eve! Outro music 'Lempco 971' performed by Seth Bernard. 

May Erlewine and Seth Bernard perform at the Wealthy Theater in Grand Rapids, Michigan as photographed by Michael Erlewine. Performance: May 21, 2010.

The Grand Rapids indie-folk band returns home from a U.S. tour -- after downsizing -- and performs for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new music by Nicholas James & The Bandwagon, Seth Bernard, The Preservers, Sligh, Kari Lynch and more. Read the story, listen to the podcast, watch the video.

The Grand Rapids singer-songwriter unveils “Outrider” at The Pyramid Scheme tonight with Seth Bernard, Dan Rickabus and “some really great friends.” (Story, video, podcast)