Tough Times with Lou Young

On today's show, Lou talks about trash conversion into energy with Courtney Williams, Senior Staff Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and environmental activist. 

We also talk to Jim Connolly, Vice President of WIN-Waste Innovations (formerly Wheelabrator Technologies) about the Wheelabrator Westchester facility in Peekskill. 

Joining the conversation is Manna Jo Greene - Chair of the Energy & Environment Committee in Ulster County, Katherine Beinkafner - Geologist/Hydrogeologist & Senior Associate with William L. Going & Associate, and Jonathan, a representative for WASS Peekskill (Westchester Alliance for Sustainable Solutions).

In hour two, we feature one of the latest episodes from Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping's Eco Riot Radio. The episode is titled "The Earth Assassinates Putin".

In addition, we have music from Journey, Massive Attack, John Prine, The Rolling Stones and The Kinks.

Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays from 1pm-3pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.

On today's show, Lou welcomed George Potanovic, Jr. (of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment) into the studio. Sadiki St. George-Ngirwa introduced us to Sophie Mathur and her environmental efforts. Lou also spoke to Peter McCartt (County Director of Energy Conservation & Sustainability for Westchester), Joe White (Interconnection Ombudsman for Con Ed), and Anika Wistar-Jones (Director of Affordable Solar for Solar One) about the pros and cons of solar energy and electric vehicles. We also have music from The Beatles, DeeLite, The Moody Blues, The Grateful Dead, Cat Stevens and The Eagles. Plus, in the second hour, we present a recent episode of Reverend Billy's Earth Riot Radio called "Schmucks Run The World, But Then...". Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays at 1pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com. 

On today's show, Lou takes your calls and talks about two existential threats that are currently affecting us, the war in Ukraine and climate change. Since it's his birthday, Lou also plays some music for you that reflects the times and his feelings on the world. We also hear from Reverend Billy in a new podcast episode titled "The Earth Cancels The Environment Movement". Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays from 1pm-3pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.

On today's show, Lou welcomed into the studio George Potanovic, Jr. of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment to discuss the continuing issues arising from the existence of the Indian Point Energy Center. 

To join the conversation, Lou invited Manna Jo Greene from the Ulster County Legislature, Susan Shapiro, George Hoehmann - Clarkstown's Supervisor and Courtney Williams - Senior Staff Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and environment activist. 

In hour two, we hear from Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping with his latest podcast episode titled "Big Oil Stopped By Radical Happiness". 

Then, Lou spoke to John Davenport, Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University and Olena Nikolayenko, Professor of Political Science at Fordham, along with New York State Assemblyman Colin Schmitt, who represents parts of Orange and Rockland counties about the long ranging effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Plus, we have music from Miley Cyrus, Bob Dylan, Heathcote Hill and the Edwin Hawkins Singers.

Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.

On today's edition of Tough Times with Lou Young, we are talking about pipelines with Courtney Williams, Senior Staff Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and environmental activist. We also speak with Sam DeFalco of New Jersey, attorney Michael Sussman, Susan Filgueras (co-founder of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment), Catherine Parker (County Legislator for Westchester County and Chair of Energy and Regional Efficiencies), and Kim Fraczek (Director of Sane Energy Project). We also have music from The Ventures, Emerson Lake & Palmer and The Doors.  Also on the program, we have an episode of Reverend Billy's podcast titled "Make A Strong Song to Make the Unstoppable Action". Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays at 1pm EST on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.

On today's show, Lou speaks about electric cars with Catherine Parker, environmental activist and County Legislator for Westchester's 7th Legislative District. Catherine also serves as Chair of the Planning, Economic Development & Energy Committee. Also joining the show is Jesse Glickenhaus, Managing Director of Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, who is about to use a hydrogen powered vehicle in the Baja 1000 race. Larry Rumble calls in from Switzerland to praise electric cars. Sadiki St. George-Ngirwa brings us a story from Beijing and the 2022 Winter Olympics. In addition, we have an episode of Reverend Billy's podcast titled "United States of the Sixth Extinction." We also have music from Gary Numan, The Eagles, Lisa Miskovsky, Melissa Etheridge and Tracy Chapman. Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays at 1pm EST on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.

On today's show, Lou speaks with the following people:

We also have music from Miley Cyrus, James Taylor, 10,000 Maniacs, and Jackson Browne.

Plus, in the second hour, you will hear a podcast episode from Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping. The episode is titled "The Way The Winds Blow After Glasgow." You can find more of their episodes at https://revbilly.com/podcast/

Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.

On today's show, Lou speaks with Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann and George Potanovic, Jr., President of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment (SPACE). Plus, Lou talks your calls. In addition, we have an episode of Reverend Billy's podcast titled "Monster Movie: The Sixth Extinction Vs. Silicon Valley".  We also have music from Fountains of Wayne, Spirit, Frank Zappa, The Boston Pops and Pete Seeger. Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays at 1pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.

On today's show, Lou talks to Bill Talen, a.k.a. Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping, who pay tribute to his mother-in-law Asha Greer - who had a strong connection to creativity and Garnerville (where we recorded this show). Lou also talks to George Potanovic, Jr. of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment, radio legend Ted Utz and Pete Dominick, comedian and host of the podcast Stand Up! with Pete Dominick. We also hear an episode of Reverend Billy's podcast titled "Gratitude to the Earth Kills the Carbon Heavy Gods". In addition, you'll hear music from R.E.M., Cat Stevens, The Beach Boys, Midnight Oil, The Pretenders, and Pete Seeger. Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays at 1pm EST on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com. 

On today's show. Lou spoke with attorney Michael Sussman, a Constitutional lawyer who has taken on a number of high profile environmental cases and George Potanovic, Jr, our in-studio guest who represents the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment (SPACE). In hour two, you can hear a podcast episode from Reverend Billy entitled "It's Gaia Time! It's Extinction Time!". Also on the show, we have music from Miley Cyrus, Eve Silber, Gary Numan, Billy Joel and Peter Gabriel. Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.