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In the 3rd episode of "Waterways to Airwaves" series, we spotlight Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, (GVC) a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration non-profit organization. Formed in 1989. GVC is committed to clean water for the two million people who live in, visit or benefit from the Gunpowder Watershed by preserving land, restoring ecosystems, and encouraging people to become environmental stewards. Why do generations of volunteers keep showing up for GVC? How can a golf course better serve the enviroment? Listen to eagles fly at Loch Raven Resevior! Hear from the people who make it happen. All Music and Lyrics by James Harrell and Ilyana Kadushin.

Next Generation of Green Workforce is the 2nd episode in our new series, "Waterways to Airwaves". What is the future of the green workforce? Are there paying jobs in this sector? Do the next generations want to do this type of work and why?

We spent time with Howard Eco Works and heard from their staff about the programs they offer and what makes them unique. We hear about the following:

READY (Restoring the Environment and Developing Youth) a two-month summer program that provides conservation education, employment, and career development to young adults ages 16 to 25.

UpLift, a 6-7 month workforce development program that exposes individuals to the opportunities and career trajectories that are available in the green infrastructure (GI) industry. Not limited by age, UpLift educates, trains, and offers participants pathways to employment in permanent positions. Workforce development initiatives include preparing participants to enter the workforce through job readiness initiatives, job site visits with our industry partners, environmental and GI industry literacy, and tool safety training.

EcoAmbassadors are high school students who work with their local communities to address environmental concerns by implementing projects, organizing cleanups, and educating community members to promote sustainable change in Howard County. The program is funded by Live Green Howard through the plastic bag fee.

SEEDS OF CHANGE, an environmental and workforce development program at the Howard County Department of Corrections. In 2016, EcoWorks established an on-site native plant nursery operation where inmates learn about nursery operation and plant propagation. The plants are used in EcoWorks' environmental restoration projects around the County. The hands-on component is complemented by a sustainable landscaping curriculum. In 2018, 16 inmates graduated from the program with certificates. This low-cost, high return on investment program develops job skills and helps reduce recidivism.

All Music and Lyrics by Ilyana Kadushin and James Harrell.

"All Aboard The Strawberry Express, Environmental History of the Eastern Shore", is the first episode in our new series "Waterways to Airwaves". What are some moments in history that changed and shaped the enivroment we see today? We spent time with Dr. Mike Lewis, Environmental Historian and a professor in the Environmental Studies Department at Salisbury University. He uses the Eastern Shore as a living laboratory for his students, trying to uncover and understand more of the fascinating history of his adopted home. Tune in now to hear his stories. All Music and Lyrics, including "Strawberry Express" Song by Ilyana Kadushin and James Harrell.

Bits and Pieces. In the midst of a collage of sound, music and poetry, we grapple with how to deal with the illogical issues of our country today. All music, lyrics and sound you hear is written and performed by James Harrell and Ilyana Kadushin with the exception of Aint We Got Fun (Lyrics by Gus Kahn) and Ken-L Ration Commercial. noiknowpodcast.com

Let's cleanse our palates and minds with some music. We are introducing you to some of our favorite music artists you may have not heard before! First up, Pamela Laws, a singer & songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. Then we hear from Vic Thrill, a musician and performance artist from Long Island, New York. Additional music and stories in this episode by your co-hosts, Ilyana Kadushin and James Harrell. You can look up these musicans to hear more, (Vic Thrill and Pamela Laws) on BandCamp, Itunes and Spotify. Learn more at noiknowpodcast.com

In this episode we examine what it's like for a couple when both people work in the same field, are both creatives, what is their life like and what makes it unique? Our Guests are a married couple in the Entertainment Business. ROBERT SIEGEL is a New York City-based show runner and filmmaker. He is the creator of the recently released Hulu limited series WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALES, as well as the Emmy-nominated PAM & TOMMY also on Hulu. On the film side, he is the writer of THE WRESTLER, for which Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei earned Academy Award nominations, as well as THE FOUNDER starring Michael Keaton. His directorial debut BIG FAN was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. From 1996 to 2003, Siegel served as editor-in-chief of the satirical publication The Onion, where he won the 1999 Thurber Prize For American Humor and edited the number-one New York Times bestselling book "Our Dumb Century". A NYC-based performer and creator, Jen Cohn is best known for her voice work as Pharah in OVERWATCH, Lord Zash in STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC, and Ursa in AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER. She can currently be seen playing lawyer Cheryl Levine in the Hulu limited series WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALES. When not doing voiceovers or acting on screen, Jen can be found at @HeyItsJenCohn, where she livestreams content devoted to personal style - plus ASK BIRD MOM, a real talk advice stream for gamers. She's a member of RUSTIC MASCARA, a virtual theater company bringing live Shakespearean performance into gaming. All Music and Lyrics Performed in this episode by Co-Hosts and Producers, James Harrell and Ilyana Kadushin. *This interview was conducted before the WGA and Sag-Aftra Strike.

Welcome to Glynwood! We spent the day at Glynwood Center for regional food and farming. Glynwood is a non-profit organization serving food and farming change makers from New York's Hudson Valley and beyond. They advance local food production in Hudson Valley region, as well as educate a national audience about efforts to regionalize food and agriculture. They are inspired by, and contribute to work far beyond the borders of the Hudson Valley. Guided by the highest standards of ecosystem, soil, animal and community well-being, They promote regenerative agriculture in service of our natural environment, local economies and human health.

Our Guest: The President of Glynwood, Kathleen Finlay, has been a leader in the regenerative agriculture movement for most of her career. She has also been instrumental in organizing women who work for environmental progress.Since arriving at Glynwood in 2012, she has refined the organization's mission and become a national figure in the world of progressive agricultural nonprofits. Under her leadership, Glynwood has become a premier learning hub for food and farming professionals. Previously, Kathleen was a Director of Harvard's Center for Health and the Global Environment, where she developed and shaped programs to educate communities about the correlation between human health and the global environment. She produced two award-winning documentaries (Once Upon a Tide and Healthy Humans, Healthy Oceans). Kathleen also founded Pleiades a membership organization working to advance women's leadership in the sustainability movement. Special Advisor for Planet Women, an international conservation NGO resourcing women-led efforts to save the planet

The Kids Are Alright. Is college, trade schools or life experience the best route for a young person today? Are they even interested in trade skills or just YouTube stardom? When we heard that some students at a high school were building homes for their community, we wanted to check it out! This episode is part of our Make a Difference Spotlight Series. We meet Cheryl Meadows, Executive Director of Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services. They have been providing homebuyer education, affordable lending, housing development and community building programs and services in the City of Salisbury and surrounding counties on Maryland's Eastern Shore since 1994. Their partnership with Parkside High School's CTE (Career and Tech Education) program started in 2000. They pay for the cost of the materials and the students, under the guidance of their instructor Blair Ritchey, the students construct a 3BR, 2 BA ranch home for their organization. Once the house is completed, it is moved to one of their vacant lots and put on a permanent foundation. The house is then sold to a homeowner. We tour the house currently under construction and speak to some student builders. This is the 17th house built by the students. All Music, Lyrics and Performance by James Harrell and Ilyana Kadushin.

Our Guests: Jake Day, the former Mayor of Salisbury, Maryland who was sworn in as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development with Governer Wes Moore. And former City Council President John "Jack" Heath, who was unanimously selected as Salisbury's 28th and current Mayor. We look at what "Smart Growth" means in both rural and metropolitan areas. Both of these leaders speak to how they approach their leadership and what they are passionate about. And we shed light on why citizens investment in their own communities, makes all the difference! All Music and Lyrics in this episode by James Harrell and Ilyana Kadushin.

Klan-Destine Relationships. It began with a question. How can you hate me when you don't even know me? Listen to our powerful Interview with acclaimed musician, author, educator and race reconciliator, Daryl Davis. A chance encounter with members of the Ku Klux Klan led musician Daryl Davis on a quest to determine the source of the hate. His unorthodox, yet simple approach, has wielded surprising results and just might be the solution for all racial discourse. As a pianist, vocalist, and guitarist, he performs nationally and internationally with The Daryl Davis Band. He has also worked with such notables as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley's Jordanaires, The Legendary Blues Band and many others. In 1983, A chance occurrence after one of his performances led him to befriend a member of the Ku Klux Klan. This eventually led Daryl to become the first black author to travel the country interviewing KKK leaders and members, all detailed in his book, Klan-Destine Relationships. Today, Daryl owns numerous Klan robes and hoods, given to him by active members who became his friends and renounced the organization. Davis has received the Elliott-Black and MLK awards as well as numerous national awards for his work in race relations. He is also an actor appearing in the critically acclaimed HBO's The Wire and most recently, as the subject of the documentary, Accidental Courtesy, which filmed his real life encounters with Ku Klux Klan and Neo-Nazi leaders as he helps to dismantle racism across the United States. All Music, Lyric and Performances by your Hosts, James Harrell and Ilyana Kadushin