Best Michael Goldfarb Podcasts (2025)

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The World Is On The Move: Migration By Land and Sea 46:49

13d ago46:49

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All over the world people are on the move, fleeing from war and environmental catastrophe caused by climate change. Many take insane risks to reach Britain in hope of safety and a chance at a better life. Author Horatio Clare has written about this migration in We Came By Sea: Stories of a Greater Britain. In the book, Clare goes to the human stori…

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#114: Mistletoes Are Keystone Species - Dr. David Watson 1:01:29

18h ago1:01:29

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Today’s episode is about one of the coolest plants that I can think of - both figuratively and literally! Stick with me for a moment. When you think of a parasite, what comes to mind? Maybe mosquitoes, ticks, tapeworms. Probably nothing you want to invite into your house or property. But there are parasites that are super beneficial to ecosystems. …

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Create an Oasis in Your New Home with Erica Reisman 3:51

1d ago3:51

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Erica sent in her advice from Cambridge, Massachusetts where she works at a boutique wine shop. She particularly loves working with people that are new to wine, or people that have felt that getting into wine was beyond them in some way. In addition to her moving advice, Erica commented on this recent episode with Kelly Childers. --- Help Zak conti…

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This is How to Hold Two Opposing Views at Once with Vent Diagrams 6:56

10d ago6:56

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Read more Vent Diagrams @ ventdiagrams.com/ E.M./Elana Eisen-Markowitz is a xennial educator organizer currently in flux. Until Sept 2020, E.M. worked in NYC public schools - as a social studies teacher, a union chapter leader, a gender & sexuality alliance facilitator, and a “restorative justice coordinator.” For over a decade, she organized with …

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Deflating Rage, Making Beds and Remembering Your Gifts with Kelly Childers 5:00

17d ago5:00

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Kelly Childers called The Best Advice Show from her home in Portland, Oregon. You should call with your advice @ 844 935 BEST --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill out the TBAS listener survey to help Zak get to know you better. https://forms.gle/f1HxJ45Df4V3m2…

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The Profound Benefits of Solo Travel with Michael Venutolo-Mantovani 5:40

24d ago5:40

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Michael Venutolo-Mantovani is a writer based in Chapel Hill who has contributed to the New York Times, National Geographic, GQ, Wired, and many others. He writes the excellent newsletter, Being a Dad is Hard as F*ck. Practicing Freedom with Amanada Alexander --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.…

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#113: How Do Thunderstorms Form? 26:15

24d ago26:15

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Have you ever wondered why some rainshowers turn into thunderstorms? Just what happens in the atmosphere to create these dynamic, exciting, and sometimes damaging storms? I find it fascinating, because so many interesting principles are at play - things we often overlook. Like, did you know that the sun doesn’t actually directly warm the air? Yes, …

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The Mink VIRUS Act featuring Devan Schowe 21:40

24d ago21:40

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Mink fur farms are a virus’s favourite place. There’s lots of opportunity to transmit, mutate, and lead to more virulent strains that threaten public health. With the devastating economic impact of H5N1 or avian flu in the news, the reintroduction of the Mink Virus Act to the United States Congress is well timed. To share what this legislation is a…

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Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed's 3 Rules to Live By 5:48

1M ago5:48

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The excerpt of Laurie Anderson comes from her interview last year on the CBC's Q program. Hear more from Jan and Ted and their rules for living on this episode of TBAS. You Need a Manifesto with Charlotte Burgess-Auburn Who Wants it More with Shira and Zak --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.pa…

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America's Constitutional Crisis: A Lesson From Medieval English History 44:43

30d ago44:43

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America is in the midst of a constitutional crisis with a President who clearly wants to be king no matter what the Constitution says and ironically the constitution says nothing about what to do in this kind of crisis. Dr. Helen Castor, medieval historian, sees in America's current situation echoes of a constitutional crisis six hundred years ago …

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The Canmore cougar tragedy featuring John E. Marriott 1:01:24

1M ago1:01:24

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Anyone who follows John E. Marriott or Exposed Wildlife Conservancy on social media knows that a cougar John had tracked for many years was killed near Canmore, Alberta, earlier this year. It led to two orphaned kits, a harrowing experience for John, and a clear mission: to share this story with the public and lead to change for wildlife in Alberta…

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FRDH on the BBC, NATO: THEN, NOW, NOW WHAT? 57:50

1M ago57:50

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In this FRDH podcast first broadcast on BBC Radio 4, host Michael Goldfarb looks at the history of NATO since its founding in 1949 and asks Now What? Can NATO survive the second coming of the Trump regime. Using archive sound and interviews with former NATO ambassadors and national security and defense experts he tells the Alliance's story, goes on…

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Pleasure Should Be Taken Very Seriously with Danielle Bezalel 8:40

1M ago8:40

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Danielle Bezalel, aka DB, is the Creator, Executive Producer, and Host of Sex Ed with DB, your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education—delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Check out How often should I be pooping? Advice from Dr. Kira Newman from the archives. --- Help Zak continue making this s…

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This Is How To Stop Apologizing So Much with Ilana BZ 3:00

2M ago3:00

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Ilana BZ called Zak on the Best Advice Show hotline @ 844-935-BEST. YOU SHOULD TOO! What's your best advice? --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill out the TBAS listener survey to help Zak get to know you better. https://forms.gle/f1HxJ45Df4V3m2Dg9 --- Call Zak …

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A Dam Good Conversation: Ben Goldfarb on Beavers, Wetlands, and Rewilding the World 38:20

1M ago38:20

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Fifty years ago this week, Canada officially made beavers one of our national symbols. In celebrating this anniversary – and the many ecological services and benefits provided by beavers – The Fur-Bearers have a bit of beaver fever. And who better to talk to about beavers than Ben Goldfarb, the journalist behind Eager: The Surprising Secret Life of…

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#112: Incredible Deep Sea and Tropical Marine Habitats - Dr. Judith Gobin 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

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When we think about habitats, it’s easy to picture the rich diversity on land—vast prairies, scorching deserts, lush forests, and intricate wetlands. But what if I told you the ocean is just as diverse, filled with ecosystems as unique and vital as any on land? The only difference? We can’t see them as easily—but that doesn’t make them any less imp…

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Say Kind Things About People Behind Their Backs with Kristen Meinzer 12:15

2M ago12:15

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KRISTEN MEINZER is a long-time audio producer and podcast host. She hosts How to Be Fine, Daily Fail, By the Book, Mayo Clinic Health Matters and lately, Dear Prudence. RELATED to today's show: Avoiding the Evil Tongue with Emily Berman Complimenting with Shira --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://w…

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Canada's Most Distinct Species featuring Emma Kominek 31:12

2M ago31:12

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Canada’s iconic wildlife include moose, beavers, and wolves. But of the many species of vertebrate, which are the most evolutionarily distinct? And why does that matter? A team of researchers from Simon Fraser University (emma Kominek, Olivia Cornies, Arne Ø. Mooers, and Wildlife Preservation Canada's Hannah McCurdy-Adams) explored these questions …

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Literally Touch Grass with Adam Milgrom 4:07

2M ago4:07

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Adam Milgrom is an amateur physicist, profressional entrepreneur, long-time mingler and dad from Michigan. He was last on the show talking about parsing language. How to build speed bumps into your day with Leticia Britos Cavagnaro --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow …

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The Switch: Going Green for March Break Travel 2:59

2M ago2:59

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Whether you’re heading south to escape the cold, across the provinces for an adventure, or just a town over for a quick getaway, there are a lot of choices we can make while travelling for March Break that reduce our impact on the environment – and can even improve it. SHOW NOTES Episode art photo by Petmal / Getty Images Want to suggest topics for…

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Host A Friendship Awards Ceremony with Anna Goldfarb 5:23

2M ago5:23

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Anna Goldfarb is the author of MODERN FRIENDSHIP and a friendship journalist who has reported for outlets including the New York Times, the Atlantic, Time magazine, Vice, The Cut, Vox, and the Washington Post. Called "the New York Times friendship correspondent" by Tim Herrera, the editor of the New York Times Smarter Living section, she's written …

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#111: Earthquakes: Myths, Surprises, and Hidden Dangers with Dr. Wendy Bohon 1:18:50

2M ago1:18:50

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Today’s guest is the brilliant Dr. Wendy Bohon, an earthquake geologist who has a passion for making the complexities of our planet accessible and engaging. Dr. Bohon is known for her dynamic science communication - in fact, you may have seen her viral videos through her Dr Wendy Rocks channels on YouTube and other social media. Today, Dr. Bohon de…

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China: What Now? 50:10

2M ago50:10

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China: now what? Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on China but even before that news the country was watching and waiting for the US to make mistakes in the international arena. What happens now that Trump has made so many in such a short time? What is the China of today compared to ten, twenty or even thirty years ago? In this FRDH podcast, Mary K…

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Takaya's Ongoing Legacy featuring Cheryl Alexander 26:41

2M ago26:41

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The journey of Takaya the Lone wolf on Vancouver Island was one of hope, inspiration, and ultimately tragedy. Cheryl Alexander, acclaimed conservation photographer and Founding Executive Director of Takaya’s Legacy has shared her story countless times – but this past year the story took a new twist. An iconic photo of Takaya, taken by Cheryl, was u…

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Assume There's Something Interesting to Learn with Ahri Golden 10:53

2M ago10:53

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Entrepreneur + Award-Winning Media Midwife Ahri Golden is a podcast series creator, consultant, professor, artist, mother of two, 21 years married, deeply informed by stories and creative response to the world that is unfolding within and around us. Listening with Sterling --- --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show P…

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The Switch: Road Salt Solutions 3:32

2M ago3:32

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Winter salt keeps sidewalks safe but harms Ottawa’s waterways. A five-year study shows toxic chloride levels in local streams year-round. Learn how to reduce salt use, protect aquatic life, and keep winter walkways safe. SHOW NOTES: Episode art photo by EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty Images Check out Ottawa Riverkeeper's work on salt monitoring and redu…

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Viscerally Remember Your Past Vacations with Tad Davis 3:22

3M ago3:22

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Tad Davis is an artist living in Detroit. This episode originally aired in 2023. Rachel Jacobson is always on vacation and so can you! --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill out the TBAS listener survey to help Zak get to know you better. https://forms.gle/f1HxJ…

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Saving North Atlantic Right Whales featuring Sheryl Fink 18:32

3M ago18:32

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North Atlantic Right Whales are at extreme risk of extinction, with only around 370 individuals and around 70 reproductive females. According to RightWhales.org, over 142 individuals have been injured or died since 2017 – a shocking 35% of the current population. Fortunately, individuals like Sheryl Fink of the International Fund for Animal Welfare…

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A Historical Era Without Precedent: The US - Russia Alliance 53:39

3M ago53:39

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The last week has seen the dramatic beginning of a new historical era based on a US and Russia alliance. Donald Trump has thrown in with Vladimir Putin and thrown Ukraine and 80 years of the Transatlantic Alliance under a bus. In this FRDH podcast Michael Goldfarb speaks with Charles Hecker, who has lived an worked in Moscow for the last thirty yea…

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Try These Witchy, Water-based Maneuvers to Improve Your Life with Dr. MLE 8:36

3M ago8:36

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Emily Carr/Dr. MLE is a Wellness Witch, a professional poet, amateur Tarot reader, joyous revolutionary arts educator, and fitness coach. Subscribe to her newsletter @ https://soulfloss.substack.com/ LISTEN: You Should Buy Mice and Other Transformative Advice from Lucy Anderton --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show P…

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#110: Why We Need Apex Predators - Coexistence with Dr. Jonny Hanson 1:13:49

3M ago1:13:49

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Dr. Jonny Hanson is an environmental social scientist, conservationist, and former community farmer. He's also the author of Living with Lynx, Sharing Landscapes with Big Cats, Wolves, and Bears. He spent months traveling Europe and the United States learning about the real-life challenges of reintroducing apex predators to landscapes, and how to m…

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The Switch: Meal Planning to Reduce Food Waste 3:52

3M ago3:52

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Canadians waste a ton of food - literally! Learn how meal planning can reduce food waste, save you money, and reduce your impact on emissions and climate change by listening now. SHOW NOTES: LoveFoodHateWaste.ca: https://lovefoodhatewaste.ca/ Want to suggest topics for Defender Radio and The Switch? Reach out to us at [email protected], by vi…

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Next Time You're Bored Try This with Noa Rosen 6:06

3M ago6:06

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Noa was last on the show discussing the advantages of peeling grapes with your teeth. Here's Sara Curtis talking about replacing your email refresh habit with something more generative. --- Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow --- Fill out the TBAS listener survey to help …

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The American Crisis: Founders' Words 250 14:24

3M ago14:24

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As the 250th anniversary of the start of the American revolution approaches and with America in crisis it's time to return to the Founders' Words. In the first of an occasional feature, FRDH podcast host reads through Tom Paine's pamphlet Common Sense for words of wisdom to help guide people through Trump and Musk's destructive takeover of the Amer…

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Biodiversity and Urban Connectivity feat. Dr. Thami Croeser and Dr. Holly Kirk 53:46

3M ago53:46

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Enhancing biodiversity in urban areas is a critical step in improving our ecosystems, resilience against the climate crisis, and ensuring nature exposure for residents. But how do you increase biodiversity on pavement? According to two researchers, it can start with stepping stones. Drs. Thami Croeser and Holly Kirk tackled this issue and showed th…

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#109: Cultural Fire with Margo Robbins 53:05

3M ago53:05

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Today’s episode is very timely. Our guest is Margo Robbins, cofounder and Executive Director of the Cultural Fire Management Council. Margo advocates for the return of cultural burning practices as a way to strengthen community, support biodiversity, and mitigate out of control fires that plague so many areas. But before I get further into the deta…

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