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EcoJustice Radio
EcoJustice Radio presents environmental and climate stories from a social justice frame, featuring voices not necessarily heard on mainstream media. Our purpose is to amplify community voices, broaden the reach of grassroots-based movements, and inspire action. We investigate solutions for social, environmental, and climate issues with an eye to advance human health, steward wild landscapes, and solve the climate crisis across the USA and the world. Featured weekly on KPFK Los Angeles and KPFT…
Episodes
EcoJustice RadioMigrant Ecosystems: Art and the Journey Beyond Borders at Chile's Bienal SACO
In this episode, we engage with artist Salomé Restrepo as she shares her insights on migration, cultural identity, and the role of art in addressing social…
EcoJustice RadioSaving Grizzlies: The Fight Against Extinction and Habitat Loss
In this episode, we explore the precarious existence of grizzly bears in the United States, focusing on their survival challenges and the intricate interplay…
EcoJustice RadioEcocide: The Environmental Toll from the War in Ukraine
In this episode, we delve into the environmental toll of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Comparing the impacts with our multiple climate disasters, we have…
EcoJustice RadioAfro-Indigenous U.S. History: Resistance, Solidarity & Justice
In his book “An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States,” Kyle T. Mays, Assistant Professor of African American Studies, American Indian Studies, and…
EcoJustice RadioA False and Expensive Climate Solution: Carbon Capture and Storage
On this show, we hear excerpts from a keynote talk from the Bioneers 2024 Conference in Berkeley, California by Taylor Brobry, Activist and Author of Boys and…
EcoJustice RadioHidden Costs of Empire: U.S. Interventionism in the Developing World with Michael Parenti
In this episode, we feature Michael Parenti, a prominent political scientist and cultural critic, as he delivers a powerful lecture at the University of…
EcoJustice RadioDream of a New World: Art's Role in Societal Change with Shana Nys Dambrot
Can we trace where Western Civilization went wrong to the 1400s when Filippo Brunelleschi, known for his brazen duomo designs in Florence, Italy, invented the…
EcoJustice RadioJoanna Macy: Embracing the Great Turning Together
Join us as we celebrate the wisdom of eco philosopher, author, and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy as she is now in hospice and in her last days with us. We delve…
EcoJustice RadioDeep Sea Dilemma for the Green Transition: Mining vs. Marine Life
In this episode, we delve into the controversial and complex world of deep seabed mining. We feature a panel of experts from the Wonderful World Festival in…
EcoJustice RadioClaimed by the Earth: Native Navajo Wisdom & Biocosmology with James Skeet
We sat down in 2024 with James Skeet, Executive Director of Covenant Pathways on his Spirit Farm in New Mexico. In the interview we delved into the concept of…
EcoJustice RadioSimón Bolívar, the Monroe Doctrine, and US Intervention in Latin America with Greg Grandin
In this episode, we delve into the historical and contemporary implications of the Monroe Doctrine and U.S. intervention in Latin America. Host Jack Eidt mixes…
EcoJustice RadioGhost Towns and Geoglyphs: Exploring Chile's Atacama Desert
We embark on the first part of a series begun in 2024 by Jack Eidt who joined the artistic residency of Osceola Refetoff, a Canadian-American visual artist and…
EcoJustice RadioExposing PFAS: Global Contamination & One Lawyer’s Battle For Justice with Rob Bilott
Devil's urine. That's what Dupont employees called PFAS. These toxic, human made forever chemicals are now in the blood of almost every human on the planet…
EcoJustice RadioBecoming a Good Relative: A Journey of Truth and Healing with Hilary Giovale
In this episode, host Carry Kim welcomes author and community organizer Hilary Giovale to discuss her book, Becoming a Good Relative: Calling White Settlers to…
EcoJustice RadioFire, Soil, and Community: Rethinking Our Relationship with Nature with John Allen
In a world increasingly affected by climate change and environmental disasters, the need for innovative and sustainable solutions has never been more urgent…
EcoJustice RadioCalEarth: The Radical Simplicity of Earth Architecture with Dastan Khalili
In this episode, we are honored to host Dastan Khalili, president of Cal-Earth [http://calearth.org] and son of the visionary architect Nader Khalili, who…
EcoJustice RadioLost Children of Turtle Island - Uncovering the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools
The truth about the US Indian boarding school policy has largely been written out of the history books. Started in the 1800s across the US and Canada, Indian…
EcoJustice RadioPsychedelic Frontiers: Paul Stamets on the Healing Power of Mushrooms
In this episode, we share multiple presentations given by Paul Stamets, a leading mycologist and advocate for the medicinal use of fungi. He delves into the…
EcoJustice RadioEmulating Nature's Wisdom: The Biomimicry Blueprint with Janine Benyus
Janine Benyus, the world-renowned “Godmother of Biomimicry,” and her colleagues at Biomimicry 3.8 have been demonstrating what it takes to design human…
EcoJustice RadioReplant the Forest Festival: Merging Art, Music & Restoration
Join us for a conversation with Brock Pollock and Christopher Breedlove, both from the Replant the Forest Festival [https://www.replanttheforest.org/] who…
EcoJustice RadioFrom Organized Religion to Nomadic Spirituality: On Aramaic Jesus and Ancient Wisdom
Join host Carry Kim as she welcomes Neil Douglas-Klotz, a distinguished writer, researcher, and musician, to explore the untamed landscape of spirituality and…
EcoJustice RadioWild Predator Alert: Embracing the Elusive Mountain Lion
Humans are the greatest threat to mountain lions. In California, close to 40 million people live within, or adjacent to, cougar habitat. Mountain lions as a…
EcoJustice RadioEcological Remediation, Fungi & The Aftermath of Urban Fires
Join us for a conversation with Danielle Stevenson, founder of the Centre for Applied Ecological Remediation, and Maya Elson, co-founder of Radical Mycology…
EcoJustice RadioWisdom of the Wild: The Kumeyaay's Environmental Mastery - Extended Show
Step into the world of the Kumeyaay Nation as multiple members from the different tribes discuss their ancient wisdom, survival skills, and cultural practices…
EcoJustice RadioThe Power of Plants: Ethnobotany and Spiritual Healing
In the words of Terence McKenna, since the rise of western monotheism the human experience has been marginalized. We have been told that we were unimportant in…
EcoJustice RadioVoices of the Earth: Oren Lyons on Survival and Change
On this show, in honor of the upcoming Bioneers Conference in Berkeley at the end of the month, we focus on the enduring legacy of 94-year old elder Oren…
EcoJustice RadioBuilding Resilience: The Future of Adobe in Fire-Prone Areas with Ben Loescher
In this episode, we welcome Ben Loescher, founding principal of Loescher Meachem Architects [https://adobeisnotsoftware.com/], to discuss the viability of…
EcoJustice RadioFire is Medicine for the Land with Elizabeth Azzuz
In this episode, we welcome Elizabeth Azzuz, Director of Traditional Fire for the Cultural Fire Management Council [https://www.culturalfire.org/]. Join us as…
EcoJustice RadioSeeing Through the Smog: How Big Oil Manipulates Climate Science with Rebecca John
In this episode, we welcome Rebecca John, an investigative climate reporter at the Climate Investigation Center [https://climateinvestigations.org/] and the…
EcoJustice RadioThe Wild After Wildfire: Evolving our Response to Fire with Maya Khosla
In this episode, host Carry Kim engages with Maya Khosla, a wildlife biologist, writer, poet, and filmmaker, to discuss the intricate relationship between fire…
EcoJustice RadioBuilding Resilience: Fire-Resistant Design for a Safer Future
In this episode, we welcome back architect Carl Welty to discuss fire-resistant construction and alternative materials. With the increasing threat of…
EcoJustice RadioThe Carbon Conundrum: Rethinking Our Relationship with Nature
As we head into times where rising temperatures, superstorms, and mega-fires dominate the headlines, what has happened to our disaster-averting solutions? In…
EcoJustice RadioMike Davis On Southern California’s Landscape of Disaster
We pay tribute to the late Mike Davis to explore the ongoing ecological crises facing Southern California and the socio-political dynamics that shape our…
EcoJustice RadioClimate Crisis Ignites: Why L.A.'s Fires Are a Wake-Up Call
In this episode, we delve into the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, examining the underlying causes and the lessons we can learn. Economics Professor…
EcoJustice RadioRising from the Ashes: Wildfire Resilience for Los Angeles and Beyond
In this episode, host Jack Eidt discusses the ongoing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles and strategies for resilience with experts Richard Halsey and Lydia Poncé…
EcoJustice RadioBeyond The Financialization of Nature: An Ecology of Care with Didi Pershouse
In this episode, host Carry Kim welcomes back Didi Pershouse [https://didipershouse.substack.com/], an esteemed Author, teacher, and Founder of Land and…
EcoJustice RadioJoanna Macy: Embracing the Great Turning in an Upside-Down World
When Joanna Macy speaks, the world listens. At 95, this eco-philosopher, author, and Buddhist scholar continues to inspire and guide those yearning for a…
EcoJustice RadioGhosts of Christmas Past and Future with Dylan Thomas and Charles Dickens
In this festive episode, we celebrate the holiday spirit with classic literary readings from Dylan Thomas and Charles Dickens. Experience the magic of Thomas's…
EcoJustice RadioSolstice Story: Nutcracker and the Shape Shifter - Extended Version
Celebrate the solstice with a story that intertwines the magic of the Nutcracker with the urgency of world peace and environmental and climate action. Jack…
EcoJustice RadioWestern Culture, Middle Eastern Cosmology & Reclaiming the Wild Landscape of Spirituality
Join host Carry Kim as she welcomes Neil Douglas-Klotz, a distinguished writer, researcher, and musician, to explore the untamed landscape of spirituality and…
EcoJustice RadioOn the Value of Environmental Justice with former EPA Official Mustafa Santiago Ali
Breathing clean air and drinking clean water are fundamental rights. However, these rights have been denied to many low-income communities and communities of…
EcoJustice RadioThe Critical Backstory to the First Thanksgiving with Paula Peters
Join Paula Peters, citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as she shares the historical and cultural legacy and story of the Wampanoag: the People of the First…
EcoJustice RadioGrizzly Bears: Guardians of the Wild and Their Battle for Survival
In this episode, we explore the precarious existence of grizzly bears in the United States, focusing on their survival challenges and the intricate interplay…
EcoJustice RadioDeep Sea Mining and the Green Transition: Will Marine Ecosystems Survive?
In this episode, we delve into the controversial and complex world of deep seabed mining. We feature a panel of experts from the Wonderful World Festival in…
EcoJustice RadioIndigenous Stewardship in Montana & the Future of Wildlife
Dive into our conversation with Whisper Camel Means, a wildlife biologist from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, as she illuminates the critical…
EcoJustice RadioRevolutionary Icons: The Power of Black Madonnas and Folk Saints with Artist Mark Steven Greenfield
Join us in this episode featuring the profound art of Mark Steven Greenfield, whose work delves into the African American experience, historical stereotypes…
EcoJustice RadioThe Tiny Home Movement: A Solution to the Housing Crisis?
Join us as we explore the transformative potential of tiny living with Lindsay Wood, the Tiny Home Lady, and Theresa Bradley, founder of Race to Zero Waste…
EcoJustice RadioRegenerating the Future: Gabe Brown's Soil Health Revolution
According to Dr Kristine Nichols, a soil microbiologist and regenerative agriculture expert, of the 900 million arable acres in the U.S., only about 1.5% is…
EcoJustice RadioDr. Zach Bush: Unveiling the Path to Planetary Healing - Extended Version
In this transformative episode from earlier this year, Dr. Zach Bush [http://zachbushmd.com/] shares his insights on the intricate links between the health of…
EcoJustice RadioMontegrande: Ancient Amazonian Temple Reveals World's First Cacao Cultivation
In this episode, host Jack Eidt delves into the groundbreaking archaeological discoveries at the Huaca Montegrande site in the Peruvian Amazon with guest Karen…
EcoJustice RadioUnmasking Empire: Abby Martin on U.S. Imperialism and Climate Change
In this powerful episode we share a live interview with renowned journalist and filmmaker Abby Martin [https://x.com/AbbyMartin]. which we attended. Upstream…
EcoJustice RadioFarm & Other F-Words: Creating Farms and Food Systems for The Future
In this episode, we dive into the complex world of farming in the U.S. with award-winning writer, researcher, and podcaster Sarah Mock…
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Simón Bolívar, the Monroe Doctrine, and US Intervention in Latin America
In this episode, we delve into the historical and contemporary implications of the Monroe Doctrine and U.S. intervention in Latin America. Host Jack Eidt mixes…
EcoJustice RadioClimate Fiction Origins: J.G. Ballard's Visionary Worlds
In this episode, We explore the fascinating world of J.G. Ballard's provocative works, what might later be known as Climate Fiction, written mostly last…
EcoJustice RadioPopol Vuh: The Maya Creation Myth Unveiled
In this episode, we delve into the rich mythology of the K’iche’ Maya Kingdom of Highland Guatemala through the Popol Vuh, an ancient text that narrates the…
EcoJustice RadioThe Climate Water Project: Rehydrating the Earth with Alpha Lo
In this episode, we plunge into the restoration of water cycles with Alpha Lo, an investigator and researcher dedicated to global water cycle restoration…
EcoJustice RadioPreserving the Churro: Sacred Sheep of the Southwest
The Churro Sheep remains an icon of resilience and adaptability in the Southwest. On this show we welcome Jennifer Douglass, Founder and Executive Director of…
EcoJustice RadioGhost Towns and Geoglyphs: Exploring Chile's Atacama Desert
We embark on the first part of a series by Jack Eidt who joined the artistic residency of Osceola Refetoff, a Canadian-American visual artist and…
EcoJustice RadioThe Ancestor of Water & The Maori Way with Heni Unwin
For Indigenous peoples, such as the Māori, Water is an Ancestor, a living entity to be communed with, revered and treated with sacred reciprocity. We spoke…
EcoJustice RadioSupergut: Healing Our Gut Microbiomes for Inner and Outer Health w/ Dr. William Davis
The gut microbiomes of many if not most modern people have been devastated by highly processed diets, biocides and overuse of antibiotics, which has destroyed…