Best Mycelium Network Podcasts (2025)

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Somebody Should Do Something 59:58

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On today’s show, “Somebody Should Do Something” that is the title of a new book coming out in SEPTEMBER 2025 published by MIT PRESS that discusses how social change happens in relation to our personal choices. I’ll speak to the authors Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly. Link to Al Gore Ted Talk (June 2025): https://www.youtube.com/wa…

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Ep. 195: Oaklore - Adventures in a World of Extraordinary Trees (feat. Jules Acton) 58:18

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GUEST: https://x.com/julesacton?lang=en https://shop.woodlandtrust.org.uk/oaklore MENTIONS: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/sessile-oak/ https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/boscobel-house-and-the-royal-oak/history/charles-ii-and-the-royal-oak/ https://www.monumentaltrees.com/…

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Newsom Administration’s Clandestine Water Strategy 59:58

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On today’s show, the Stop Billionaires Summer continues. I speak to Scientists Rebellion Turtle Island’s Dr. Michelle Merrill on today’s action in San Francisco and beyond entitled, “Thiel Takedown – Action at Founders Fund”. We’ll switch gears and speak to the project manager for Veterans for Peace Golden Rule Project, Michelle Kanoelehua Marsonet…

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Farm to Table: Smokey Bear’s Legal THCa Mission to Outshine Big Cannabis 1:01:41

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In this episode of The Launchpad Podcast we deep a deep dive into the world of THCa! We sit down with Smokey Bear Hemp Co., a small, organic dispensary taking on big cannabis conglomerates with their farm-to-table hemp products. Have you ever walked into a gas station and seen some cheap cannabinoid vape blend being sold? There is a really interest…

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Mistreated Poultry & WF Protests 59:58

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On today’s show, Direct Action Everywhere will be holding an action in front of Trader Joe’s in Berkeley tomorrow and lead organizer Cassie King will explain why. We’ll switch gears and speak to climate activists from Portland, OR (Dr. Bernadette Rodgers –Scientists Rebellion Turtle Island), Corpus Christi, Texas (Armon Alex – Gulf of Mexico Youth …

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LSD’s Hidden Story: Ancient Ergot, The Hippie Trail, and Clandestine Chemists w/ James 1:19:10

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Uncover the mind-bending history of LSD in this episode of The Launchpad Podcast! From ancient ergot rituals in Greece’s Eleusinian Mysteries to Aztec morning glory seed ceremonies, we explore how LSD isn’t a modern invention but a rediscovered tool. Dive into the 1960s counterculture with the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, the “Hippie Mafia,” and th…

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Insurance Rate Hikes & August 15th Action 33:51

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On today’s show, Dr. Bernadette Rodgers of Scientist Rebellion will b here to give you the deets on a training session and the next huge climate action for the Stop Billonaires Summer. We’ll switch gears and speak to Consumer Watchdog’s Carmen Balber and Will Pletcher about rate hikes to CA homeowners insurance and a recently filed lawsuit against …

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CO2 & The Whales 59:58

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O n today’s show, I’ll speak to Liza Tucker, consumer advocate for Consumer Watchdog about her news article on two bills in the California legislature that would allow for the building of dangerous and unregulated carbon dioxide pipelines. We switch gears and speak to Center for Biological Diversity staff attorney David Derrick about their notice t…

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How movement connects our inner and shared worlds, with Alonzo King 38:49

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“To make this world work, we have to be fanatically positive,” says globally renowned choreographer and founder of LINES Ballet Alonzo King on The Web of Us. In conversation with Claire Wathen, Alonzo shares why movement is life, growing up with artistic and activist parents, and why stillness is key for sincere creative thought and collective acti…

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Ep. 194: The Bristol Fungarium - History, Science and Healing Potential of Fungi 59:26

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GUEST: https://bristolfungarium.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bristolfungarium/ MENTIONS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganoderma https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganoderic_acid https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hericium_erinaceus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergothioneine MUSHROOM HOUR: https://welcometomushroomhour.com https://instagram.com/welcome_to…

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Teach In & SB237 59:58

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On today’s show, I speak to Dr. Michelle Merrill of Scientist Rebellion Turtle Island about their upcoming event Scientist Speak Out Rally and Teach-In. We’ll switch gears and speak to The Climate Center’s Woody Hastings (Phasing Out Polluting Fuels Program Director) on the latest effort by the environmental justice community and beyond to urge the…

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Ayahuasca Across America: The Story of Hummingbird Church w/ Courtney Close 2:39:35

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Join us as we dive into the inspiring story of Courtney Close, founder of Hummingbird Church, and her transformative journey with ayahuasca. In this episode, Courtney shares how ayahuasca helped her overcome personal challenges, leading to the creation of Hummingbird Church in 2021. Learn about facilitating safe and sacred ayahuasca ceremonies near…

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Power and Plastic 59:58

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On today’s show, I speak to 350 Bay Area Action’s Lead Organizer Zoe Jonick and Reclaim Our Power’s Policy Organizer Emi Yoko-Young on California Senate Bill 332 the Investor-Owned Utiities Accountability Act. We’ll switch gears and speak to Ecology Center’s executive director Martin Bourque on Plastic Free July and California Senate Bill 54 Plasti…

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The marvel and mystery of mycelium, with Sarah Watkinson 52:56

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"Even though there may be all sorts of conflicts brewing, we can still talk as human beings who are fascinated; filled with wonder and curiosity," says Emeritus Research Fellow in Fungal Biology at the University of Oxford, Sarah Watkinson, on The Web of Us. In conversation with Claire Wathen, Sarah shares how she’s built an enviable career spannin…

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US Right to Know & Consumer Watchdog 59:59

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On today’s show, a bailout for California oil refineries? I’ll speak to Consumer Watchdog’s founder and executive director Jaime Court about the pushback from 50 plus environmental and public interest groups. We’ll switch gears and commemorate 10 years of U.S. Right To Know with co-founder and managing editor Stacy Malkan. In lieu of news headlines…

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The Next Era of Psychedelic Exploration: Daniel McQueen on Extended-State DMT 1:05:17

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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Daniel McQueen, co-founder of Medicinal Mindfulness and the mastermind behind the DMTx program. Since launching in 2016, DMTx has built on Dr. Andrew Gallimore’s and Dr. Rick Strassman’s research, offering legal, reality shattering psychedelic expeditions. Based in Boulder, Colorado, this community-funde…

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Cultural Sponsorships & Parodies 59:58

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On today’s show, I’ll spend the hour exploring the sponsorship and public relations side of the fossil fuel industry’s attempts to stay relevant and powerful. I’ll speak to investigative reporter Rebecca John on her latest piece in DeSmog entitled, “Reveal: Now There’s Proof That The Fossil Fuel Industry Uses Cultural Sponsorships to Block Climate …

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Ep. 193: Appalachian Forager - Go Forth and Forage (feat. Whitney Johnson) 57:33

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GUEST: https://bookshop.org/p/books/go-forth-and-forage-a-guide-to-foraging-over-50-of-the-most-common-edible-medicinal-north-american-mushrooms-whitney-johnson/21618294?ean=9780760392751&next=t https://appalachianforager.com/home https://www.instagram.com/appalachian_forager/ https://www.tiktok.com/@appalachian_forager MENTIONS: https://www.facebo…

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Mycelium Youth Network & Media Matters For America 59:59

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On today’s show, Mycelium Youth Network’s outside educator and storyteller, Marcy Brown is back to spread the word about their latest community event “Community Day of Action” on Saturday, June 28th. We’ll switch gears and speak to Evlondo Cooper of Media Matters for America on his latest study entitled, “How Broadcast TV News Covered Environmental…

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Pisac: The Peruvian Town full of Expats doing Ayahuasca w/ Cam Leids 1:29:51

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What's up guys :) In this conversation I sat down with my buddy @camleids who is the host of the @tripsittingpod We talk about his recent move to Pisac Peru - a trippy little town full of expats building a community around healing. After years of the American hustle, Cam’s slowing down, diving deep into ayahuasca, and soaking up the expat life surr…

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Pamela Ferdinand and Melissa Romero 59:58

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On today’s show, we will hear the remaninder of my conversation with U.S. Right to Know investigative journalist Pamela Ferdinand about all the plastic in our bodies. We’ll switch gears and have a conversation with policy advocacy director for CA Environmental Voters Melissa Romero on the closure of the Valero’s Benicia refinery and how the oil ind…

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Ep. 192: Wildwise Botanicals & Mycology in the Ozarks (feat. Michael Snyder) 59:47

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GUEST: https://www.wildwisebotanicals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wildwisebotanicals/ MENTIONS: https://momyco.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Missouris-Wild-Mushrooms-Maxine-Stone/dp/1887247742 https://namyco.org/ https://mycota.com/ https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/marktwain MUSHROOM HOUR: https://welcometomushroomhour.com https://instagram.com/welcome…

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U. S. Right to Know and WECAN International 59:58

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On today’s show, investigative journalist for U.S. Right To Know, Pamela Ferdinand on her recent article entitled, “Plastics may disrupt the body’s clock, raise risk of chronic disease”. We’ll switch gears and speak to founder and executive director of Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network on their upcoming virtual online summit from June 23-28.…

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Why labels are an invitation to break and remake, with Gina Chavez 42:05

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"At our essence, we're more like the birds flying; we don't actually care about the boundaries that man has put on things," says genre-bending, Grammy-nominated recording artist Gina Chavez, on The Web of Us. In conversation with Claire Wathen, Gina shares how she’s transcended categorization as a bilingual artist, her journey building a multi-face…

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Amazon Watch & Center for Biological Diversity 59:58

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On today’s show, an update from Paul Paz y Mino, deputy executive director with Amazon Watch on anti-Chevron day and an environmental justice delegation visiting from Equador, and the looming possibility of Santa Barbara offshore drilling with the Center for Biological Diversity’s Brady Bradshaw, senior oceans campaigner. The post Amazon Watch & Ce…

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Special Spring Fund Drive Programming: Josh Jackson on California’s Incredible Public Wilderness 59:58

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Today’s episode of A Rude Awakening is preempted by special programming for KPFA’s 2025 Spring Fund Drive. Brian Edwards-Tiekert speaks with photographer and author Josh Jackson, an advocate for public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Through his Forgotten Lands Project, he employs storytelling and visual narratives to inspire …

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Why trust starts with seeing the best in each other, with Premal Shah 32:19

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"When people can vouch for people, friction from certain systems can disappear at scale," says the co-founder of Kiva and president of Branch, Premal Shah, on The Web of Us. In conversation with Claire Wathen, Premal takes us behind-the-scenes on how he created the world’s foremost microfinancing platform for underserved markets, shares how he made…

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Special Spring Fund Drive Programming: Jeff Miller on Bay Area Wildlife 59:58

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Today’s episode of A Rude Awakening is preempted by special programming for KPFA’s 2025 Spring Fund Drive. Brian Edwards-Tiekert interviews Jeff Miller, the founder and Executive Director of the Alameda Creek Alliance. Miller also works with the Center for Biological Diversity on media, outreach, writing endangered species listing petitions, and bi…

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How to navigate an entangled future, with Ian Goldin 36:06

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"Developing a mindset which prepares us for this entangled future is the intellectual journey that we all need to go on," says the founding director of the Oxford Martin School, Ian Goldin on The Web of Us. In conversation with Claire Wathen, Ian shares what makes him hopeful, four criteria for building a great organization, and why migration accel…

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A Rude Awakening – May 9, 2025 8:50

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An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – May 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Ep. 191: Mycoventures - Celebrating Culinary Mushrooms in Community (feat. Julie Schreiber) 58:48

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GUEST: https://chezjulies.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chezjuliesconsultingwinemaker/ MENTIONS: http://www.mycoventures.com/ https://www.somamushrooms.org/ https://namyco.org/ https://www.cafebeaujolais.com/ MUSHROOM HOUR: https://welcometomushroomhour.com https://instagram.com/welcome_to_mushroom_hour https://tiktok.com/@welcome_to_mushroom_hour…

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Peter Klein’s Bribe, Inc. 59:58

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On today’s show, I’ll spend the hour with filmmaker and three time Emmy winner Peter Klein discussing his latest documentary entitled, “Bribe, Inc.” which opens on May 3 at the Elmwood Rialto Cinemas in Berkeley. More About Bribe, Inc.: In the shadows of the global oil industry, a company with a jet-set lifestyle and greasy palms operates with tota…

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Blue Lotus as a Sacrament: Georgia Church Helps Felons & Homeless Heal w/ Thomas Alford 1:03:44

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What's up guys :) Join us on this episode of The Launchpad Podcast for an inspiring interview with Thomas, founder of a Blue Lotus Church in Georgia. This church uses Blue Lotus as a legal sacrament to commune with God, helping felons and homeless individuals overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. Thomas dives into the rise of the psychedelic …

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Consumer Watchdog Report: Dirty Deal 59:59

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On today’s show, California’s autonomy over its utilities is under threat according to a new report by Consumer Watchdog entitled, “Dirty Deal: How A Corporate Utility Fixer Is Poised To Turn Over CA Climate Law To Trump”. I’ll speak to its author, investigative reporter Justin Kloczko and Consumer Watchdog president Jaime Court. EVENTS: Extinction…

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Ep. 190: Myco-Molasses, Mushroom Extracts and the Powers of Fermentation (feat. Wade Fox) 55:38

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GUEST: https://www.instagram.com/foxamongbears/ https://www.patreon.com/foxamongbears MENTIONS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspergillus_oryzae https://www.bioc.co.jp/en/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbamele https://www.consciousacrefarm.com/morelfest MUSHROOM HOUR: https://welcometomushroomhour.com https://instagram.com/welcome_to_mushroom_hour…

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Roundup Lawsuits & SNAP Cuts 59:58

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On today’s show, I’ll speak to Stacy Malkan, US Right To Know co-founder and managing editor, about Bayer/Monsanto’s latest scheme to get out paying billions in compensation for all the cancer it has knowlingly caused. We’ll switch gears and speak to Ecology Center’s executive director Martin Bourque about the possible federal cuts to SNAP/EBT. Sta…

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Opening doors between places and people, with Dr. Anne Makena 37:29

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"Everything in Oxford is named Oxford this or Oxford that, and we were very deliberate in being named Africa Oxford not Oxford Africa, and that re-centers Africa in the conversation" says the Co-Director of the Africa Oxford Initiative, Dr. Anne Makena on The Web of Us. In conversation with Claire Wathen, Anne shares how she’s spearheading equitabl…

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Why the true currency of power is about who you uplift, with Paula Moreno 43:24

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"When you understand the power game, you understand that you are not so critical for politicians," says former Colombian minister and founder of Manos Visibles, Paula Moreno on The Web of Us. In conversation with Claire Wathen, Paula explores the importance of creating inclusive spaces, why navigating power dynamics is about realizing that power is…

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Systems thinking means systems acting, with Paulo Savaget 31:12

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"We shouldn't be paralyzed by analysis, right? That’s the essence of solving systems," says Brazilian entrepreneurship engineer Paulo Savaget on The Web of Us. In conversation with Claire Wathen, Paulo shares why thinking like a computer hacker can be a great approach, how piggybacking on other peoples’ solutions can save you a ton of work, and why…

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Fair Trade Founder Paul Rice / Richard Wiles on State Farm Rate Hikes 33:25

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On today’s show, I’ll start the hour off with the latest report by Climate Integrity’s Richard Wiles entitled, “PREMIUMS ON FIRE: How State Farm’s California rate hike forces the rising costs of climate disasters onto policyholders instead of the Big Oil companies fueling the crisis”. We’ll switch gears and speak to author and Fair Trade founder Pa…

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What Happened to us in the Gifted and Talented Program? Pt. 2 w/ JakeKnowsNothing 2:25:28

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What REALLY happened in the Gifted and Talented Program? ⁨@JakeKnowsNothing⁩ is back to give us an awesome download! Missed Part 1? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/DRgwPQ5PUzE In this Part 2 of The Launchpad Podcast, we’re diving deeper into the Gifted and Talented Program—think bizarre IQ tests, childhood pressures, and untold school stories. Was …

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Red Cross Follies & Oil Drilling in Santa Barbara? 35:49

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On today’s show, the Red Cross gives an award to Wells Fargo? I’ll speak to Dr. Michelle Merrill, organizer, with Scientist Rebellion Turtle Island. We’ll switch gears and get an update on the possible restart of offshore drilling in the Santa Barbara corridor from Kristin Monsell, legal director of the Oceans program at the Center for Biological D…

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Coming Soon: The Web of Us 1:28

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Claire Wathen is launching a new podcast, The Web of Us. A show exploring the visible and invisible connections that shape our world. Every episode, we’ll deliver an insightful conversation exploring network theory to help you strengthen your own networks. Claire explains more.By Claire

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More GMO Corn & GreenAction 59:58

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More GMO Corn & GreenAction On today’s show, we’ll get an update on Mexico’s continued fight against importing GMO’d corn from the United States from Tuft’s University researcher Timothy A. Wise. We’ll switch gears just a bit and get some info from the executive director of GreenAction for Health and Environmental Justice Bradley Angel about the up…

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MDMA Nuerotoxicity, Prison for Profit, and Biohacking the Festival Life w/ Lowkey Fish 1:49:42

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In this epidose I sat down with my fellow techno-shaman Lowkey Fish He has tried over 150 drugs and supplements and reviewed them on his youtube channel and had some cool insights to share. This was a really fun conversation and I hope you all enjoy :) Buy Amanita Muscaria (Use code AMANITANINJA for 10% off): https://thelaunchpad.bio/ Check out Jer…

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Soil: Common Ground: Ep2: Our History 35:05

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SOIL: Common Ground is a three-part podcast series produced by Somerset House exploring what soil can teach us about being human, through the lens of art.Much of the history of human making springs from the soil. Cuneiform, the earliest form of writing, was engraved into clay; paint pigments come from minerals in the soil; and much of our material …

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A Rude Awakening – March 14, 2025 59:59

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An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – March 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Soil: Common Ground: Ep3: Our Future 36:25

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SOIL: Common Ground is a three-part podcast series produced by Somerset House exploring what soil can teach us about being human, through the lens of art.Our Future is tied to the future of our soil. Our decisions as to how we care for and use it matter. Soil teaches us that cycles are ongoing, and even in decline every day offers us opportunities …