n this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Judy Grinnell of Hoosic River Revival. Judy shares how upgrading the flood control system of the Hoosic River will reduce flood risk, bring a better quality of life, restore the river, and boost the economy of North Adams, MA.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Patrick White, Stockbridge Select Board member and candidate for the 3rd Berkshire District for the Massachusetts House. Patrick shares how Housatonic River Valley water stewardship issues play a big part of his platform.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Maria Rundle, about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math). Maria, executive director of Flying Cloud Institute, shares how Flying Cloud inspires education for young people with creative science and art experiences.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Yaqin Aubert, an expert on Rumi’s mystical work and the whole Sufi culture. Yaqin and Leslie have a water talk about the impact of Rumi and his use of water stories and metaphors to bring transformation to the world since 1207 AD.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Farah Momen, a famous chef and organizer of Berkshire County pro-ceasefire protests. Farah and Leslie have a deep talk about water issues impacting Gaza, including women’s hygiene issues and how water is used as a weapon of war.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Ari Zorn, co-owner of Devine Cannabis dispensary of South Egremont, MA.  Ari and Leslie have a free flowing talk about cannabis, Ari’s work on rehabbing Smiley’s pond, saving turtles, and the ecological impact of growing weed.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Pastor Althea Jackson of the Dalton United Methodist Church about how water and christianity intersect. Leslie and Althea discuss the ritual of Baptism, the story of Jesus Walking On Water and the deeper meaning of Living Water.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, celebrates Thanksgiving by sharing songs, poems and news about turkey and water. He gives thanks for water for the life that it provides. Leslie shares about Turkey brine and other water tidbits for a holiday show that focuses on h2o gratitude.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, discusses and muses about how water is being used as a weapon of war in Israel’s war against Gaza. Leslie also seeks to highlight how using water as a weapon is antithetical to water’s main purpose – to provide access to life.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Trent Guzman, a self described Regenerative Agriculture geek. Trent discusses “The What” of regenerative agriculture, as a way of bringing life back to earth’s life support systems, including environmental and economic benefits.