We continue our discussion with Tiokasin Ghosthorse about past and present treatment of Native Americans, and we delve into their connection and knowledge of Mother Earth. For more information go to www.firstvoicesindigenousradio.org
1311: Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Pt 1 of 2
Join me and “spiritual agitator”, advocate of Indigenous Rights, and host of First Voices Indigeneous Radio on WBAI, Tiokasin Ghosthorse, for a two part series on Native Americans. Learn about their struggles, their wisdom, and their connection to Mother Earth. We have to respect those who were here before us and who deserve our attention and compassion. Tiokasin imparts his wisdom, as we take a journey into the history of the Lakota people, as well as the Elder Brothers from the Kogi Tribe and their warning about what we are doing to the environment. Tune in and be moved by the spirit and knowledge of Tiokasin Ghosthorse.
#1309: Rand Weeks
Saving Oysters to Save Ourselves is the message of Rand Weeks. We must protect the oyster beds and coral reefs to keep the planet healthy for all species. This can be done through the process of Bio Rock, no it’s not a new heavy metal band, so tune in to find out how important it is. Go to global coral.org for more information. Also check out Shell Shocked the documentary film that delves into the importance of oyster reefs and why we need to save them.
#1310: 350.org
We cannot continue spewing massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere without dangerous consequences. 350.org is using grassroots efforts to help reduce carbon emissions via education, rallies, writing campaigns, and events like DO THE MATH. May Boeve, Executive Director of 350.org explains the dangers of carbon emissions, and what we need to do to keep the levels at 350 ppm. Listen in and Do The Math. Special guest legal commentator, Elon D.
#1308: Rock and Wrap It Up
Syd Mandelbaum talks about feeding the hungry andfighting poverty. He has helped feed millions of people through the work of Rock and Wrap It Up. Syd uses greening tactics to collect food that is prepared but not served at concerts, sporting events, schools and hotels. Go to rockandwrapitup.org and hungerpedia.com for more info. Hunger is NOT a game.
Poetry and nature come together via the eclectic poetic stylings of Robert Dene, host of Videopoems. Tune in to hear earthly poems and why it’s important to reconnect people with the landscape via the spoken word. Check out Robert’s work at vimeo.com/videopoem. Bringing “green” to Brooklyn, Elissa Olin’s shop, Green in BKLYN has products that are Fair Trade, organic and functional. It’s a one stop shop for eco-friendly items.
#1303: Meredith Walker, An Eco Artist
Art meets ecology as Meredith Walker takes us through the creative process of bringing materials found on the street, the beach or a dumpster to be re-purposed into beautiful art. For more information on Meredith’s work and to view her art, visit www.beddas.com#1304: Robert Dene
#1306: Eva Radke
Friend of the show Eva Radke, founder of Film Biz Recycling, viagra pfizer canada chats with us about what the organization is planning for 2013, and about how she helped the Gowanus community through the difficult times post Super storm Sandy. Film Biz Recycling has diverted over 300 tons of materials from landfills since 2008, as waste from film sets gets recycled and repurposed. For more info go to www.filmbizrecycling.org
#1307: Marc Sussman
Keystone Pipeline and issues of fracking and global warming pfizer viagra cheepest prices are discussed. Socially responsible investing is a way to be environmentally proactive#1305: Barbara Landis, The Nose
Meet Barbara Landis, the “Wine Lady” who became known in the wine industry as “The Nose.” We chat about her career and about the organic wine industry, which has been growing in popularity, as people are becoming more conscious about the ecology of wine. For more information, you can go to www.organicconsumers.org or send an email to Barbara at [email protected]#1302: Elissa Olin, Green in BKLYN
#1301: Carolina Salguero, PortSide New York
PortSide NewYork Founder and Director Carolina Salguero discusses how this unique organization is bringing New York City’s “blue space” to life aboard the re-purposed oil tanker. The tanker is currently based in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
