Tag Archives: Economics

Episode #129: Merry Christmas, Monsanto

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

This episode of the Agroinnovations Podcast salutes everybody’s favorite biotechnology company Monsanto by wishing them a Merry Christmas. Continue reading →

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Episode #120: Food Prices

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

In this episode of the podcast we are joined by author, attorney, blogger, and activist Ellen Brown. Ellen joined me to talk about the issue of rising food prices. Through the course of the interview, we tackle some tough questions: … Continue reading →

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Episode #101: Permaculture On The Fly

Posted on August 16, 2010 by

In this episode we are joined once again by Darren Doherty, permaculture designer and consultant, for the second half of a two part interview.  We spend a good deal of time discussing a series of spreadsheets Darren has developed as … Continue reading →

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Episode #94: Small-Mart or Anarchy?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

In this episode of the podcast I play the second part of my interview with Doug Lain of the Diet Soap podcast.  The topic of discussion begins with Doug’s reaction to the notion of a Small-Mart Revolution as a strategy … Continue reading →

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Episode #87: The Small-Mart Revolution (Part II)

Posted on April 12, 2010 by

In part II of my interview with author Michael Shuman, we discuss strategies for buying local, the prospects and possibilities for relocalizing capital markets, opportunities for local entrepreneurs, strategies for policy making, and how globalization is made stronger by relocalization. … Continue reading →

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Episode #86: The Small-Mart Revolution (Part I)

Posted on April 5, 2010 by

We are joined by Michael Shuman, who is the Director for Research and Economic Development with the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies.  Michael is also the author of seven books, including the Small-Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses are Beating … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

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

Posted on July 21, 2009 by

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)

Posted on July 13, 2009 by

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 #44: Son of a Farmer

Posted on February 23, 2009 by

In this interview I speak with Eric Herm, who blogs at Sonofafarmer.com. Eric is a fourth generation farmer in West Texas who shares his personal story and his perspectives on soil health, Peak Oil, sustainability, and economic collapse. If you … Continue reading →

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