1432: Jane Gray Morrison: Conservationist, Filmmaker, Author and Ecologist

Compassionate conservationist, filmmaker, author and ecologist, Jane Gray Morrison tells us about the need for ethical treatment of animals, and how important it is to preserve and protect the natural earth for this and future generations to come. Jane and I discuss her trilogy of documentary films: Mad Cowboy, No Vacancy and Hotspots, as well as her beautiful photographed book Sanctuary: Global Oases of Innocence. She was also the senior producer for the ten hour dramatic miniseries for TBS entitled: Voice of the Planet, which was written by Michael Tobias and starred William Shatner and Faye Dunaway. Jane is the Executive Vice President of Dancing Star Foundation, and is also a lover of Opera. She was an opera singer, and is now Director of the International Festival Society, which nurtures and supports gifted musicians at workshops and classical music festivals worldwide. To find out more about what Jane is up to visit www.dancingstarfoundation.org

#1432: Jane Gray Morrison: Conservationist, Filmmaker, Author and Ecologist

1429: Michael Tobias, President of Dancing Star Foundation

Hal David and Burt Bacharach got it right when they wrote the lyrics “what the world needs now is love sweet love, it’s the only thing that there’s just too little of.” My guest, Michael Charles Tobias and I discuss the need for society to put more emphasis on compassion, by promoting and teaching non-violence, which we hope will lead to more ethical, nurturing and loving cultures. Michael gets the word out about the problems and possible solutions to violence, extinction, climate change and more, through his most recent book, Hope on Earth-A Conversation, which he co-wrote with Dr. Paul Ehrlich. He also addresses issues of biodiversity, animal protection and conservation via his work as president of the Dancing Star Foundation. Last but not least, we discuss recent findings of the lost civilizations in Northern Mexico, and what clues the petroglyphs left about the tribal life centuries ago, and how those etchings could affect both current and future inhabitants of Earth. For more info on Michael Charles Tobias go to: michaeltobias.org and dancingstarfoundation.org. His most recent book, Hope on Earth-A Conversation is available through amazon.com

#1429: Michael Tobias, President of Dancing Star Foundation

#1224: Amanda Gentile of Grow NYC

Features Amanda Gentile, Director of Development and Communication of GROW NYC, a hands-on non-profit working to build sustainable communities through farming, education and community action.

#1224: Amanda Gentile of Grow NYC

#1209: Kate Zadar or Newton Creek Alliance and Phillip Musegaas of Riverkeeper

Features Kate Zadar of Newtown Creek Alliance and Phillip Musegaas, Hudson River Program Director for Riverkeeper.

#1209: Kate Zadar or Newtown Creek Alliance and Phillip Musegaas of Riverkeeper

#1205: Donna Stein of NYC Friends of Clearwater

Features Donna Stein, President of NYC Friends of Clearwater, which is a chartered sloop club that teaches people to protect the Hudson River and related waterways through education, advocacy and celebration.

#1205: Donna Stein of NYC Friends of Clearwater

#1204: Rick Ulfik of We the World

Features Rick Ulfik, the Founder and Director of We The World, a non-profit organization that develops global networks of collaboration and organizes large public gatherings to build mass involvement in the work of creating a peaceful, caring, sustainable world.

#1204: Rick Ulfik of We the World

#1111: Phillip Musegaas of the Hudson River Program

Features Phillip Musegaas, Hudson River Program Director for Riverkeeper.

#1111: Phillip Musegaas of the Hudson River Program