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350.org Fossil Fuel Divestment
In this episode we talk with Jenny Marienau, the Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign Manager with 350.org. This is a very exciting talk as we are seeing lots of momentum building towards the Paris Climate Summit which begins at the end of the...
4. Drugs!
In this episode we talk with Lynne Lyman of the Drug Policy Alliance about the failed war on drugs and what we can do about it. Lynne's book recommendations: New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander High Price - Dr. Carl...
3. Corruption is legal in America
In this episode of Taking On Tomorrow we interview Mansur Gidfar of Represent.us about money in politics and how little sway public opinion has on public policy. Find more on their site Represent.us and facebook page Please...
2. Adult Literacy XPRIZE
XPRIZE is an innovation engine using competition and the prize model to encourage breakthroughs. We talk with Shlomy Kattan, the director of the Barbara Bush Adult Literacy XPRIZE. This interview is both surprising and inspirational to hear how...
1. The Drought
In episode one we interview Brian Stranko, Water Program Director for The Nature Conservancy about the drought. How bad is our "megadrought" and how guilty should we feel after taking a shower. Follow them on...