Category Archives: Economics

Episode #80: The National Renewable Ammonia Architecture

In this episode of the podcast I am joined by Neal Rauhauser, a blogger and researcher whose work can be found on the website strandedwind.org (no longer available? FA).  Neal is also the author of the National Renewable Ammonia Architecture, … Continue reading

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Episode #64: The Coalition of Imokalee Workers (Part II)

In this second of a two part series, we conclude an interview with Gerardo Reyes of the Coalition of Imokalee Workers.  Gerarado discusses cases of slavery in the United States, the need to change our mentality, the campaign to improve … Continue reading

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Episode #63: The Coalition of Imokalee Workers with Gerardo Reyes

In this episode, I speak with Gerardo Reyes of the Coalition of Imokalee Workers.  Gerardo and I discuss the history of agricultural labor in the United States, the current state of workers in Florida and elsewhere, and Gerardo gives us … Continue reading

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Episode #58: Gandhian Economics with George Mokray (Part II)

In this episode I conclude my interview with George Mokray about Gandhian economics. Topics of discussion include Gandhi’s view of public policy, Gandhian economics as an alternative to modern social orders, how Gandhi would view the Internet, and Gandhi as … Continue reading

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Episode #57: Gandhian Economics with George Mokray (Part I)

For episode #57 I am joined by George Mokray, who has read and written extensively about Gandhian economics. Gandhi is often remembered for his civil disobedience and non-violent approach to ending British imperialism, but his economic thought and philosophy is … Continue reading

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Episode #43: From Global Commodities to Local Food

In this episode, I interview Ken Meter of the Crossroads Resource Center. We discuss the state of rural America and the farm economy, and the potential and path from global commodities to local food. Listen, enjoy, and participate. Podcast: Play … Continue reading

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Episode #38: Local Currencies and the Berkshare Program

Local currencies are a key pillar to the sustainability movement. In this episode of the podcast, I interview Sarah Hearn of the The E.F. Schumacher Society. We talk about the Berkshares program that has been developing in the community of … Continue reading

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