Pod for the Planet

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Pod for the Planet episodes

  • Food Security

    This is the first episode of our three-part series all about food! In this episode, we talk about food security and all that. We are still working on our formatting and figuring stuff out so please let us know how we're doing!

    Fun Links and Such

    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.

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    Music By Matt Cincinnati

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    44 min
  • Keanu Reeves and Getting Drunk in the Park

    In this episode, we talk about urban green spaces and the social, environmental, and economic benefits from having more parks. We also have started a new current events segment, this week featuring Keanu Reeves and the CEO of Chobani.

    LINKS

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    Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet 

    Music By Matt Cincinnati

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    55 min
  • The Environmental Conflicts of Being A Hipster

    So what is it about being a hipster that makes it bad for the environment? In this episode, we are joined by our new co-host Abbie as we talk about what being a hipster is like and the conflicts we face between our lifestyle choices and our environmental consciousness.

    Cool Vice Article

    Another cool article

    Another one...this time about coffee

    Article about vegans

    Here's that book!

    Soylent?

    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.

    Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet 

    Music By Matt Cincinnati

    49 min
  • The Taste of Poverty

    Food Insecurity affects millions of American families. In this short pod, I begin to tell my story of food insecurity and growing up poor in America.

    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.

    Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @char_ olsen16

    Music By Sleeping At Last

    5 min
  • Are Trees People Too?

    Have you ever gotten super philosophical about trees? Rehmel and I talk about lake ethics and the rights of natural entities in this fun episode. We promise we weren't high, but this episode got pretty meta.

    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.

    Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @char_ olsen16

    Music By Matt Cincinnati

    45 min
  • Late Night for the Planet

    With cohost Michala Hendrick please welcome the first ever Late night talk show about the environment. (...As far as I know) The idea for this late night live show is to have a discussion about environmental issues in a setting that allowed for more passionate dialogue and a more comfortable audience. For this first show, we were joined by some great guests and discussed climate change and so much more.

    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.

    Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @char_ olsen16

    Music By Matt Cincinnati

    1 hr 10 min
  • "Pot Stocks and Environmental Inequality"

    Welcome Rahmel Pacheco to the Pod!

    In this episode we talk to Dr. Lauren Eastwood, a Professor of Sociology here at SUNY Plattsburgh and expert in Environmental Justice issues.

    Article about Teach-in

    Swell Investing

    Green New Deal

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    Twitter: @char_ olsen16 

    Instagram: @char_ olsen16

    Music By Matt Cincinnati

    52 min
  • "Mother Nature Bats Last"

    In this episode I interview Tess Grubb, a former FEMA employee and expert in floodplain management. We discuss the lake flooding as well as other flooding events and the proposed solutions.

    International Joint Commission Website

    Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Site

    Study Brochure

    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.

    Twitter: @char_ olsen16 Instagram: @char_ olsen16

    20 min
  • Living on the Lake

    In this episode I interview Mary Nell-Bockman and we look at what it is like to live in the Lake Champlain basin.

    International Joint Commission Website

    Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Site

    Study Brochure

    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.

    Twitter: @char_ olsen16 Instagram: @char_ olsen16

    36 min
  • Working on the Flooding Issue

    In this episode I interview Pete LaFlamme from Vermont's Department of Environmental Conservation. Pete is part of the Study Board for the LCRR flooding study.

    International Joint Commission Website

    Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Site

    Study Brochure

    Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.

    Twitter: @char_ olsen16 Instagram: @char_ olsen16

    28 min

About Pod for the Planet

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We are living in what is considered to be a new environmental movement. But what is "the environment" and why should we even care about it? This podcast aims to look at the connections between the…