In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Earth Liberation Front (ELF), a group of environmental extremists, burned down meat-packing plants and ski resorts, and were eventually dubbed "ecoterrorists" before being dismantled by the FBI. Author Matthew Wolfe recently wrote a book about the group, "Fires In the Night: The Earth Liberation Front, The FBI, and a Secret History of Eco-Sabotage," that tells the whole story. Host Sam Becker speaks with Wolfe about the ELF, its legacy, whether they weren't exactly "wrong," and why the federal government cracked down so hard on them, relative to other groups.Matthew Wolfe: <a href="https://matthewwolfe.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://matthewwolfe.net/</a>The book: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/fires-in-the-night-the-earth-liberation-front-the-fbi-and-a-secret-history-of-eco-sabotage-matthew-wolfe/1d7897ea71f2466d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a>Sam Becker: <a href="www.sam-becker.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.sam-becker.com</a>

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Earth Liberation Front (ELF), a group of environmental extremists, burned down meat-packing plants and ski resorts, and were eventually dubbed "ecoterrorists" before being dismantled by the FBI. Author Matthew Wolfe recently wrote a book about the group, "Fires In the Night: The Earth Liberation Front, The FBI, and a Secret History of Eco-Sabotage," that tells the whole story. Host Sam Becker speaks with Wolfe about the ELF, its legacy, whether they weren't exactly "wrong," and why the federal government cracked down so hard on them, relative to other groups. Matthew Wolfe: https://matthewwolfe.net/ The book: Bookshop.org Sam Becker: www.sam-becker.com

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Earth Liberation Front (ELF), a group of environmental extremists, burned down meat-packing plants and ski resorts, and were eventually dubbed "ecoterrorists" before being dismantled by the FBI. Author Matthew Wolfe recently wrote a book about the group, "Fires In the Night: The Earth Liberation Front, The FBI, and a Secret History of Eco-Sabotage," that tells the whole story. Host Sam Becker speaks with Wolfe about the ELF, its legacy, whether they weren't exactly "wrong," and why the federal government cracked down so hard on them, relative to other groups.Matthew Wolfe: <a href="https://matthewwolfe.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://matthewwolfe.net/</a>The book: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/fires-in-the-night-the-earth-liberation-front-the-fbi-and-a-secret-history-of-eco-sabotage-matthew-wolfe/1d7897ea71f2466d" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bookshop.org</a>Sam Becker: <a href="www.sam-becker.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.sam-becker.com</a>

Lessons in Ecoterrorism With Matthew Wolfe

Do you know your indigenous history? Or how about the current state of Native America? If not, Joey Clift is here to teach us! Host Sam Becker speaks with his old classmate and Emmy and Peabody-nominated comedian and writer Joey Clift about his new book, "We've Been Here the Whole Time! A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America," as well as how he's built a career in Hollywood as a Native person.Joey Clift: <a href="www.joeyclift.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.joeyclift.com</a>Joey's book: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/we-ve-been-here-the-whole-time-a-not-so-sacred-guide-to-all-things-native-america-joey-clift/f740ff3b7a652026?ean=9798881610883&affiliate=126211" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bookshop.org</a>Sam Becker: <a href="www.sam-becker.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.sam-becker.com</a>

Do you know your indigenous history? Or how about the current state of Native America? If not, Joey Clift is here to teach us! Host Sam Becker speaks with his old classmate and Emmy and Peabody-nominated comedian and writer Joey Clift about his new book, "We've Been Here the Whole Time! A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America," as well as how he's built a career in Hollywood as a Native person. Joey Clift: https://www.joeyclift.com Joey's book: bookshop.org Sam Becker: www.sam-becker.com

Do you know your indigenous history? Or how about the current state of Native America? If not, Joey Clift is here to teach us! Host Sam Becker speaks with his old classmate and Emmy and Peabody-nominated comedian and writer Joey Clift about his new book, "We've Been Here the Whole Time! A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America," as well as how he's built a career in Hollywood as a Native person.Joey Clift: <a href="www.joeyclift.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.joeyclift.com</a>Joey's book: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/we-ve-been-here-the-whole-time-a-not-so-sacred-guide-to-all-things-native-america-joey-clift/f740ff3b7a652026?ean=9798881610883&amp;affiliate=126211" rel="noopener noreferrer">bookshop.org</a>Sam Becker: <a href="www.sam-becker.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.sam-becker.com</a>

Get to Know Native America with Joey Clift

Big companies often become so big that they can become ineffective. Sure, they make tons of money, but they lose the agility they had when they were smaller and scrappier. Matthew Watkins, the founder and CEO of Tape Trade -- a platform that helps musicians share their work -- left a big-tech job and is now building something simpler, sleeker, and customer-focused. Those types of businesses may be the next big thing. Host Sam Becker discusses Tape Trade, startups, and big tech with Matthew Watkins.Tape Trade: <a href="https://tapetrade.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tapetrade.io/</a>Sam Becker: <a href="www.sam-becker.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.sam-becker.com</a>

Big companies often become so big that they can become ineffective. Sure, they make tons of money, but they lose the agility they had when they were smaller and scrappier. Matthew Watkins, the founder and CEO of Tape Trade -- a platform that helps musicians share their work -- left a big-tech job and is now building something simpler, sleeker, and customer-focused. Those types of businesses may be the next big thing. Host Sam Becker discusses Tape Trade, startups, and big tech with Matthew Watkins. Tape Trade: https://tapetrade.io/ Sam Becker: www.sam-becker.com

Big companies often become so big that they can become ineffective. Sure, they make tons of money, but they lose the agility they had when they were smaller and scrappier. Matthew Watkins, the founder and CEO of Tape Trade -- a platform that helps musicians share their work -- left a big-tech job and is now building something simpler, sleeker, and customer-focused. Those types of businesses may be the next big thing. Host Sam Becker discusses Tape Trade, startups, and big tech with Matthew Watkins.Tape Trade: <a href="https://tapetrade.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tapetrade.io/</a>Sam Becker: <a href="www.sam-becker.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.sam-becker.com</a>

The Magic of Small, Focused Businesses With the Founder of Tape Trade

Introducing "The Next Next Thing," a podcast about what's happening now, and what comes later, hosted by writer and journalist Sam Becker.

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