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Good Green Witch
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Climate change. Plastic soup in the oceans. Polars bears without homes... overpopulation... clear-cutting... bottled water... not enough water, too much oil, clean coal??? What's going on?
Mother Nature's pissed. Rhonda DeFelice, the Good Green Witch herself, will dive into a bubbling cauldron of controversy every week to find out why. With great green guests, she'll tackle the tough topics and get down to the Truth.
Let's face it: we don't need to save the planet. It'll still be here. Let's talk about saving US, and making sure we have a nice place to live. Get the down 'n' dirty nitty-gritty on all things Earth. Be warned... it might get ugly!
Good Green Witch
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Rhonda DeFelice
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Rhonda DeFelice grew up in a small ex-coal and steel town in Western Pennsylvania. Daughter of an ever-so-slightly hippie mom and intellectual dad, she was raised with an appreciation for nature and knowledge. She also watched a lot of Hodge Podge Lodge as a child! With this background, Rhonda grew up with a strong appreciation for a healthy environment and firmly believes that “Living Green” doesn't have to be difficult. She decided to get the word out to let everyone know that not only do the littlest of actions help, but that Earth-friendly practices can even save money in everyday life.
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February 18, 2012
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Episode 055: 5 Gyres
Do YOU know about the 5 Gyres? Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Plastic soup? Anna Cummins has experienced them first hand. See, out in the middle of the vast oceans swirls all the plastic crap from all our lives... and it's not going away. It just gets broken down into smaller and smaller pieces and gets eaten by the fish and ends up right back in us. What can we do? Can we clean it up? What's going to happen? Anna fills us in on what we need to know and what we need to do.
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February 11, 2012
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Episode 054: Love and Waste
It's just about Valentine's Day! Are you going to be romantic with flowers and chocolates? WAIT! First, listen in to the Green Witch and the Green Queen, Michelle GreenQueen Eco-Bartender Carroll, because there is a lot of stuff to consider. Cute stuffed animal? No. Card? NO. Chocolates? Only if it is fair trade! Do you want your cocoa beans picked by child slave-labor? You'd think this was a heavy episode, but nope, hilarity ensues. As usual. Green-ranting abounds. It's the launch of Green Earth Radio, and it gets kicked off in style: love and waste, not in that order!
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February 4, 2012
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Episode 053: A New Day in America
Spike Lewis of LA Beyond Coal and A New Day in America is on to talk about his new day. Spike says, "clean energy and sustainability are for everyone" and talks about the efforts needed to make that happen, We get into the environmental regulation... they are actually "the basis for economic growth and development." How can that be? Doesn't the EPA kill jobs? What about the XL pipeline and fracking, don't those things create jobs? Nuh-uh.. tune in to the conversation! And maybe get a hint of a brand new show...
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January 28, 2012
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Episode 052: Trust Your Gut
It's all connected. Hannah Crum returns to check up on the 30-Day Kombucha Challenge and to talk about the link between humans and the environment. It's all about balance! Balance the bacteria in our bodies, balance nature. When you start from a good place, you can effect more good change out there.
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January 14, 2012
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Episode 051: Certified Health Nut 2012
Troy Casey comes in to help start the new year with some positive energy. Healthy Me=Healthy Earth=Healthy Me... see how that goes? It's a new year, can we be happy? Are we on the edge of breaking out of all the bad *stuff* going on? Troy thinks so! What are we doing here? What do we need to do be be happy/healthy? Troy Casey, Certified Health Nut, fills us in.
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January 7, 2012
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Episode 050: The Big Fix of Freedom for Fuel
Rhonda and Constant Co-Host Michelle GreenQueen Carroll are joined by "The Big Fix" filmmaker Rebecca Tickell. Rebecca, along with her husband Josh, have also brought us the films "Fuel" and "Freedom". "The Big Fix", an expose of what is still happening in the Gulf after the BP spill, came at a cost to her health. She fills us in on what's going on, and advises Michelle on car purchases. "Fuel" definitely got the couple some reaction from the Big Oil guys. Check this one out; Rebecca has some great stuff to say. You might be surprised what you learn.
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December 31, 2011
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Episode 049: Kombucha Mamma
Hannah Crum ends the year with Good Green Witch on a high note! The Kombucha Mamma introduces us to the 30 Day Kombucha Challenge From Hannah - When you first wondered “What is Kombucha?” and got some information, it was probably from a friend. Often though, that friend may not actually KNOW very much about Kombucha.“It’s fermented tea, and it’s good for you, I think,” probably summed it up. It’s a common problem. She clears it all up for us! This is a great way to start your 2012... And I'm so glad Hannah taught ME all the greatness of Kombucha! YOU can start here... listen!
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December 17, 2011
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Episode 048: Crisis? What Crisis?
Special guest Johnny Dam joins the Good Green Witch in the studio to talk to Kevin and Margaret Curole. We met Margaret and Kevin at the premiere of the documentary, The Big Fix, and wanted to hear more from them about what is still going on in the Gulf. Longtime residents, they see it firsthand every day. They have been affected. The damage has not stopped, and despite what you see in commercials about vacationing at the Gulf (sponsored nicely by BP), not all is fine and fixed and dandy. Can't see the movie just yet? Listen to these two people that spoke in the movie, get it right from them on this show.
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December 10, 2011
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Episode 047: Beastie Boise
Michelle GreenQueen Eco-Bartender Carroll comes in for a good green rant with the Green Witch on a super birthday show! This time, they are joined by Boise Thomas, eco-guy, TV personality, and all-around amazing human! We talk about some of the issues out there covered in some recently-viewed documentaries like The Big Fix and Tipping Point - The End of Oil... heavy stuff, yet we manage to get a lot of laughter in there! Horse meat? What?? Proper pooping??? It's all in there!
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December 3, 2011
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Episode 046: “Tar Sand Babies”
Jack Eidt and Jessica Aldridge come in to talk about tar sands and pipelines and why we should know about them. December 6th sees the Los Angeles screening of "Tipping Point - The End of Oil", and Jack and Jessica have a wealth of information to give on this topic. Do you know about the Alberta Tar Sands? You should. We need to get OFF oil, not try to squeeze more out at the risk of our and the planet's health.
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November 12, 2011
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Episode 045: “Three omnivores walk into a...”
Good Green Witch is joined by The Appropriate Omnivore Aaron Zober to talk about their favorite subject; sustainable healthy eating. Hannah Crum calls in from the Weston A. Price Foundation, from Dallas, TX, where she is attending their 12th annual conference, "Mythbusters". Vegangelists beware! We have some challenges for you!
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November 5, 2011
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Episode 044: “You see what you look for”
There's just too much to talk about in one little hour! Michelle GreenQueen Carroll comes in to give it a try anyway. Occupy, coal ash spill into Lake Michigan, upcoming holidays... where to start? Arlene Nilsson also comes in to join the conversation.
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October 22, 2011
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Episode 043: “Occupy”
What's up with this whole Occupy thing going on? Constant guests Kevin O'Donnell and R. Aleida Montejo of the Thread Collaborative come in to tackle this issue from a green standpoint. Very special guest Johnny Dam of The DAMage Report joins us to lend some political knowledge to our conversation. How do these things fit together? Do they? Is the goal one in the same - does financial reform include environmental reform? We come up with some answers, so give a listen!
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October 8, 2011
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Episode 042: “Don’t. Get. Distracted.”
The GreenQueen Skypes in because germy people can't come in. But the conversation is just as great! Everything from Green Halloween to being frugal to Occupy Wall Street! Costume Swaps! Trasher's Ball! Green Drinks LA! Eco Bartending! You'd think we had more than an hour to cover all this...
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September 24, 2011
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Episode 041: “Certified Health Nut”
Troy Casey, The Certified Health Nut, brings a whirlwind energy to the show! His message: Teaching holistic health, self care & our symbiotic relationship to planet Earth. Inspiring conscious choices & "voting with YOUR dollars" creating a healthy happy world and the future of Mankind. Clean air, water, soil and peace on Earth. Surprise drop-in by special guest Michelle GreenQueen Carroll! Might be Green Witch's favorite show yet.
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September 17, 2011
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Episode 040: “The New Normal”
It's been awhile, but Kevin O'Donnell and R. Aleida Montejo of the Thread Collaborative are back in for another light topic... climate! Climate and politics and solar companies oh my... it's always a bit of a science chat when these two come in, and the Green Witch is fine with that. Why don't people talk about "global warming" as a myth when it's hot? Oh, don't worry, it's the New Normal!
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September 10, 2011
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Episode 039: “Clean Coal Is So Dirty”
Chrissy Cutting, Southern California Field Organizer for Greenpeace, stops by to talk about coal. Clean coal? Hardly. There is no such thing. We've already hit peak oil, what's going on with coal? What are the alternatives? We cover it all in this episode.
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September 3, 2011
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Episode 038: “Green Rants”
Time for Green-rants with Michelle GreenQueen Carroll! From clothing swaps to Styrofoam bans, The Queen and the Witch cover it all in the usual fun fashion. Yin & Yang together again. It's not to early to talk about Halloween... or great gifts for the holidays! It's all covered! Get your green on now!
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August 27, 2011
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Episode 037: “Extinction”
Author John McCabe reveals his new book, "Extinction: The Death of Waterlife on Planet Earth”. Extinction of what? Well, everything. What's happening? Why is it happening? What do we do? Tune in for one of the best chats yet with author "Igniting Your Life" and "Sunfood Traveler."
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August 13, 2011
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Episode 036: “Made in China”
Michelle GreenQueen Carroll comes in for the monthly GreenRant with the Green Witch! This time, they are joined by The Hemptress Arlene Nilsson. The Hemptress sell Eco-Friendly Handbags, but it's more than just purses in this episode! Is it OK to buy products made in China? Can't we look into when products are made responsibly in China? Is that OK? And WHY the heck can't we grow hemp here in the US??? 3 women covering it all...
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August 6, 2011
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Episode 035: “Tea-Bagging Mother Nature”
The one and only Johnny Dam joins Rhonda to talk the politics of Green. Do you know how many EPA-killing environment-hating riders were tacked to the debt-ceiling crap by the GOP? Why do the tea-baggers hate Mother Nature? Let the ranting begin...
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July 23, 2011
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Episode 034: “It's all about the booze”
Well, not ALL... but Eco-Bartender and constant guest Michelle Green Queen Carroll stops by with organic bloody mary's! What is eco-bartending? Find out! Why does it matter? Find out! Green Queen and Green Witch get going on their usual talents. Is there a down-side to Green? Do green get down on other greens for not being green ENOUGH? Lots of topics covered in this show. But mostly the booze.
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July 16, 2011
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Episode 033: “Inappropriate Appropriateness”
Greenie is joined by The Appropriate Omnivore, Aaron Zober. When these two get together, no one is safe, but especially those who would tell everyone else how to eat! Vegangelists and obnoxious greenies... no one is ever spared. Is "sustainable" eating the way to go? What IS appropriate? What isn't? Tune in to join Aaron and Rhonda with the launch of Aaron's new endeavor... you heard it here first!
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July 9, 2011
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Episode 032: “Raw and uncut but mostly raw”
Rhonda is joined by Eco-stylist and Organic Food Author Ani Phyo and Plate by Plate Benefit fellow omnivore Sherman Lee. But we do away with the labels right away! Talking all things food and food safety and the importance of eating from what Mother Earth gives us. What is "Raw" Food? Have we lost appreciation for what the planet provides?
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June 25, 2011
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Episode 031: “R-E-S-P-E-C-T”
Green Queen and Green Witch... well, pretty much everything. It's one of the fun and wandering tours of Green, courtesy of Michelle Carroll and Rhonda. Never fear! Good points are made, as usual! Why can't we all just get along? We get down to it: It's about respect.
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June 18, 2011
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Episode 030: “What’s the deal?”
It's a big issue. Huge. One for the minds of Kevin O'Donnell and R. Aleida Montejo! Women's roles and position in the world and how those relate to the health of the environment. This is one of those topics that brings up more questions than answers, but it's a good one! And it's not just third-world countries; it's happening right here too. Gender roles and Nature... tune in and get your knowledge on.
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June 11, 2011
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Episode 029: “The Appropriate Omnivore”
Good Green Witch is joined by LA Green Drinks organizer and "Appropriate Omnivore" Aaron Zober. What is an Appropriate Omnivore? Before Rhonda and Aaron get into that, they cover a variety of issues from abysmal car mileage to questionable energy sources. Then, things get heated as it's these two against "vegangelicals." Another new word! Check out what this means, and see if you agree.
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May 21, 2011
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Episode 028: “Clean your plate!”
Remember when our parents used to make us eat everything on our plate? When wasting food was as big a sin as leaving a light on? Today, food waste is out of control. When did we get so bad about wasting food, and why? Kevin O'Donnell and R. Aleida Montejo come in to discuss Food and Sustainability. There's so much more to it than just the garbage...
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May 14, 2011
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Episode 027: “Worldfest and bees and rapture...oh my!”
Billy Hulting and Michelle GreenQueen Carroll come in to talk about Worldfest LA, happening May 22nd. Billy is the co-producer, and Michelle is running the eco-tent. Assuming we all survive the "rapture" on the 21st, we'll see you there! Of course, when Michelle and Rhonda get on the mics, tangents happen, and this show is no exception! We start of discussing the state of bees - are cell phones killing them? It's another informative show, around the laughter!
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April 23, 2011
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Episode 026: “Infinite growth on a finite planet?”
It's a pretty big topic. Rhonda is joined by Kevin O'Donnell and R. Aleida Montejo of the Thread Collaborative as well as Johnny Dam to tackle it. Answers? Not yet. But lots of good questions are addressed. Can an economy continue to grow without end or sacrifice? What is the sacrifice? Is there a tipping point, and might we already have reached it?
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April 16, 2011
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Episode 025: "Plastic Bags"
Rhonda is joined by the one and only Johnny Dam. There's pretty much no disagreeing on the topic of plastic bags. Do we "need" them? Should we ban them? Does the government have to protect us from ourselves yet again? Why do people keep using them?? Are we recycling them? Answers to all of these questions and more on this show! Not for the faint of ears.
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April 2, 2011
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Episode 024: "Elephant-killing CEO"
Michelle GreenQueen Carroll is back in to talk about Earth Day... oh, who are we kidding?? We get around to talking about it, but only after we cover elephant-killing by ass-CEO's, vegans & omnivores (AGAIN!), Earth Hour, and so many other things! The hour speeds by.
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March 26, 2011
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Episode 023: "The Angry Omnivore"
The fur flies as Johnny Dam joins the Good Green Witch. Vegans had their say, now it's the omnivores' turn. No apologies, no holds-barred... gloves off. They were leather gloves anyway. Is an all-vegan world really the way to go? Is it sustainable? Is it logical? Would it work? Prepare to be offended. Or... just laugh!
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March 19, 2011
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Episode 022: "Nuclear Power"
Frequent guests Kevin O'Donnell and R. Aleida Montejo join Rhonda to discuss the "hot" topic of the week: nuclear power. We cover what it is, why it is, what's happening now, what has happened in the past... it's all pretty alarming and not very good at all. You'll understand a lot more after this, but remember, you can't un-take the blue pill.
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March 5, 2011
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Episode 021: "Can you be green without being a vegan?"
Can you be green without being a vegan? Co-producer of WorldFest and Grammy Award-winning musician Billy Hulting and frequent guest/author John McCabe come by to discuss. It's quite the conversation with omnivore-Rhonda sitting across from two vegans. Yikes. Hilarity ensues.
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February 26, 2011
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Episode 020: "Food Waste"
Author John McCabe comes in to talk food and food health and food waste... and basically all other topics under the Sun! It's a free-flowing conversation, but some really good information too! Did you know that we as Americans throw out enough food to fill the Rose Bowl EVERY DAY? For this and more fun and interesting factoids, take a listen!
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February 19, 2011
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Episode 019: "Clean Coal?!?!?"
Greenpeace LA and Sierra Club / LA Beyond Coal are well-represented with Jenny Binstock and Chrissy Scarborough as we talk about "Clean Coal." What is it? Why is it? What can we do? This is a huge topic for Los Angeles, where we may not realize how much of our energy comes from coal. It's important for ALL of us, tune in to find out all we can pack into one hour... definitely need more time for this big issue!
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February 12, 2011
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Episode 018: "GMO No"
Kevin O'Donnell and R. Aleida Montejo of the Thread Collaborative come in for a huge topic... Monsanto. Can't talk about these guys enough; everyone should realize the genetic engineering going on with seeds and crops and OUR food supply. We cover it from one end to the other. Get your knowledge on about this incredibly important subject. Most other countries do not allow GM foods... why do we???
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February 5, 2011
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Episode 017: "Carbon Offsets"
Michelle GreenQueen Carroll and your Green Witch untangle the issue of carbon offsets. Do they work? Is it a good thing? Is it complete hogwash? Do they give companies license to continue to pollute, or are they helping the planet? And the Super Bowl is green this year?? Take a listen!
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January 29, 2011
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Episode 016: "Population Control"
Special guest Johnny Dam comes in to talk about the most controversial of topics: Population control. Most environmentalists won't touch this one. It's criticized from all sides. We look into why it is so taboo, and why it should not be taboo. Overwhelming proof to one side makes the issue of population vs. environmental health a MUST-have conversation. Are our resources being stretched too thin? Does China have the right idea? When can we stop having too many kids for the planet to bear? And can anyone step forward to argue the other side? Your Green Witch says no... this is just the beginning!
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January 22, 2011
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Episode 015: "Falling out of the sky"
Remember those stories around the new year about birds falling out of the sky and massive fish kills? No? That's because the news stopped talking about them immediately! We didn't forget! Kevin O'Donnell and R. Aleida Montejo of the Thread Collaborative are in to go over all we didn't know about these not-uncommon events. Related to climate? Not necessarily. Something to worry about? Probably! Government conspiracy? Ummm... listen to find out all the alarming realities we stumbled upon!
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January 15, 2011
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Episode 014: "Marijuana & Hemp: History, Uses, Laws, and Controversy"
Hemp time again! There's a nagging but undeniable connection between hemp and marijuana. Is it holding us back from being able to grow industrial hemp in the US? Hemp is the answer to SO many issues, so why the continued block? Author John McCabe's new book, "Marijuana & Hemp: History, Uses, Laws, and Controversy" looks into the complex relationship built mainly on lies and greed, and he stops by to talk about it.
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January 8, 2011
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Episode 013: "Green Resolutions"
Green Witch and Green Queen start the new year right! Rhonda and guest Michelle GreenQueen Carroll go over some great green new year's resolutions! 2011 can be a greener year for all of us.
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