Dear Friends,
MY CONVERSATION WITH BILL McKIBBEN
Bill and I discuss his new book, The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon. It’s an intriguing title, and the book’s sub-title is perhaps even more intriguing:
“Bill McKibben Portrait, Hi Res” by 350.org is marked with CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
“A graying American looks back at his suburban boyhood and wonders what the hell happened.”
We’re in a world of hurt, and Bill’s take on “what the hell happened” is thoughtful, provocative, and hopefully inspiring.
Recently, Bill launched a new initiative focused on mobilizing older Americans to work for change. It’s called Third Act. I love the introductory video. Check it out and let me know what you think.
After the first 20 minutes of this week’s program, stick around as Charles Goldman and I discuss:
— How the recent US Supreme Court ruling on coal-fired power plants set the stage for further judicial assaults on environmental protection.
— The many complexities of transgender women competing in women’s sports. If we can move beyond politicizing the issue, perhaps we can find a solution that most people could agree on.
Finally, during our Farm & Food segment, Kathy Byrnes explains the difference between yams and sweet potatoes. Surprise, surprise! They’re completely different creatures — and the history of how they were conflated is fascinating.
Thanks for reading, listening, and sharing your feedback.
Ed
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(01:19) Bill McKibben discusses his new book: The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon;
(22:29) US Supreme Court sets the stage for more regression on climate, with Charles Goldman;
(38:02) Tackling the issue of transgender women in sports, with Charles Goldman;
(54:07) Farm & Food: Yams vs Sweet Potatoes, with Kathy Byrnes.
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