A pioneer of farm to table restaurants in America, chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse takes us back to the beginning of the regenerative organic movement in California and brings us to the present day, highlighting her non-profit Edible Schoolyard and her commitment to teaching kids how to cook and grow food. Waters also describes school-supported agriculture as one important way we can invest in our local farmers and food systems. Listen in to hear this legendary leader who is constantly pushing ahead with visionary ways to nourish us all while also taking care of the land. 

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Chef Douglas McMaster, a leader in the zero waste food movement, shares his insights into how to become more connected with nature. The result is experiencing greater pleasure and understanding of the systems that undergird our lives. McMaster went on to create Silo, the first zero waste restaurant in the world, now open in London. Every aspect of the restaurant from the physical space to the food is created to show the beauty of working in balance with nature. Listen to host Dana Cowin’s conversation with this visionary to learn more about Douglas’ all-embracing philosophy.

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With fierce intelligence, wit and an easy charm, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of the instant best-seller “What If We Get It Right?” stresses the urgency of implementing existing solutions to the climate crisis. For her book, Johnson interviewed 20 experts and on Progressive Hedonist, she shares their insights with host Dana Cowin. Listen in to hear about the importance of local and regional systems in everything from food to money to energy; the need for electing climate-conscious leaders and developing an appreciation of followers; and the abundant possibilities that can be created by a shift from individual action to collective efforts.

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Welcome to the Progressive Hedonist podcast! New episodes starting October 16.

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