• Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater: Trump Administration Sends Mixed Messages on Talks with North Korea;

• Public Banking Institute Chairwoman Ellen Brown: New Jersey and Several U.S Cities Moving to Establish Public Banks;

• Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future Food Systems Sustainability and Public Health Program Director Roni Neff: U.S. Media Ignores the Link Between Meat Consumption and Climate Change

World-renowned leader in soil microbiology, Dr. Elaine Ingham joins Kevin to discuss the Soil Foodweb. . Dr Ingham is founder, president, and director of research for Soil Foodweb. Elaine has dedicated her career to exploring the organisms which make up the soil food web, with the goal of translating this knowledge into practical actions that ensure a healthy ecosystem that promotes plant growth and reduces reliance on inorganic chemicals.

Welcome

Kevin's guest this episode is Ray Archuleta, a retired Soil Health Specialist and Conservation Agronomist with the USDA. He has recently co-founded "The Soil Academy" to teach Biomimicry strategies and Agroecology principles for improving soil function on a national scale.

My guest for this Digging in the Dirt is Author and professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington... David Montgomery.

David is the author of several popular books including The Hidden Half of Nature: The Microbial Roots of Life and Health with his wife and biologist, Anne Biklé.  His most recent book is Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life (2017).

Bryan O’Hara has been growing vegetables for a livelihood for more that 25 years at Tobacco Road Farm in Lebanon, CT.  He speaks throughout the Northeast on vegetable production techniques and is known for providing “mountains of details in a concise, practical, and cohesive manner.” While interviewing people for DITD, numerous times I've been told to get Bryan on the show. More than just a farmer, here he is with a mountain of wisdom.

Craig Floyd, manater of Coogan Farm and Nature Center in Mystic, CT, talks about the Giving Garden project and soil health as a key to human health.

Panel: Bill Duesing, Guy Beardsley, Richard Hill, and Chris Ferrio

"Cosmic Perspective Radio" Holiday Special: Dr Carl Barratt discusses the life of one of the most influential scientists. Sir Isaac Newton. Born on Christmas Day, believed he may have been the Messiah, & predicted the orbits of the planets.

Music Composed by Larry Benigno:

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Episode: State of the ARTS with Tom Holehan Best Connecticut Theatre 2017

Tom Holehan talks about The Best of Connecticut Theatre 2017 on State of the ARTS

Show: State of the Arts

Hosted by Richard Pheneger and Peggy Nelson.

This show interviews newsmakers and participants from the world of theater and the arts.

Episode: State of the ARTS with Kathy Maher, Executive Director of Barnum Museum, talks about The Greatest Showman film.

Kathy Maher, Executive Director of Barnum Museum, talks about the film The Greatest Showman on State of the ARTS.

Show: State of the Arts

Hosted by: Richard Pheneger and Peggy Nelson

This show interviews newsmakers and participants from the world of theater and the arts.

Kathy’s annual Holiday Show emphasizes the unity of Christmas and Hanukkah at this time of year as we enjoy the peace of the season. Peace begins within.