Detroit From Across The Pond

In this show we take a fascinating tour of urban bees and bee keeping in Detroit. Learning about why bees work well and thrive in an urban environment with the not for profit Bees in The D and one of it's key figures Brian Peterson-Roest. He is an eductator, a bee keeper and someone who has a deep passion and love for and knowledge about bees. His charisma and love for bees, education and Detroit shine through in this episode.

Every day in many parts of the world, particularly in affluent countries, much good food is thrown away. At the same time there are many people and families who can't afford to buy enough, nutritious food. Food Rescue - US is a brilliant organisation which works across the United States in local communities to ensure that good food is not thrown away and goes to people and communities in need.

In this conversation we look at Darraugh's own journey to starting a local Detroit Food Rescue group and also her move to live and work in Detroit. We discuss the concept of "food insecurity" and how Food Rescue links with local organisations to get the to food to where it is needed.

Darraugh talks widely about her love of Detroit and the people who live there and highlights many of their qualities which give them a degree of resilience despite the many challenges faced by the city.