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Solstice Story: Nutcracker and the Shape Shifter

December 18, 2023 by Jack Eidt 2 comments

Celebrate the solstice with a story that intertwines the magic of the Nutcracker with the urgency of environmental and climate action. Jack Eidt reads from his short story ‘Nutcracker and the Shapeshifter,’ a re-imagined classic that dances to the tune of environmental and social justice. Featuring a blend of fantastical characters and real-world issues, this episode of Eco Justice Radio is a call to action, wrapped in the wonder of a holiday tale, set to the enchanting music of Tchaikovsky’s ballet. Enjoy this tale of rebellion, peace, and the power of the natural world.

EcoJustice Radio

Rising Tides, Retreating Homes: California Against the Sea

December 11, 2023 by Jack Eidt 1 comment

Coastal communities face complex challenges from rising seas. Los Angeles Times Journalist Rosanna Xia joined EcoJustice Radio to discuss her latest book, California Against the Sea, which covers personal stories to innovative policy ideas like wetland restoration, managed retreat, and the need for long-term thinking on climate adaptation. Tune in for an insider’s perspective on the high-stakes battles over sea level rise.

EcoJustice Radio

Do Environmental Regulations Stop Clean Energy and Affordable Housing?

November 3, 2023 by Jack Eidt 0 comments

Clean Energy expert, Dustin Mulvaney from San José State University, argues that contrary to claims by industry, renewable energy projects like wind and solar are not facing major permitting delays due to environmental rules and regulations. He explains how proactive planning and siting have streamlined approvals, while transmission has faced grid issues. Indigenous activist Lydia Poncé argues for the necessity of environmental justice provisions, and that proposed permitting reforms could weaken protections for vulnerable communities.

Design, EcoJustice Radio

Designing Architecture and Landscapes with Nature’s Ecological Wisdom

September 25, 2023 by Jack Eidt 3 comments

Carl Welty advocates that architectural and landscape design could be revolutionized by emulating Nature’s systems. Before fossil fuels, ancient cities understood the power of the sun and captured it as it traversed through the days and seasons for heating, cooling, and sustenance.

EcoJustice Radio

Wild Hope: A Documentary Vision for Conservation Storytelling

September 4, 2023 by Jack Eidt 0 comments

Jack Eidt from EcoJustice Radio spoke with Jared Lipworth, Executive Producer of a new documentary series called Wild Hope that tells the stories of ordinary people leading a collaborative environmental recovery in the face of extinctions, superstorms, and climate tipping points.

EcoJustice Radio

Tribute to the Late Urban History Provocateur Mike Davis

August 5, 2023 by Jack Eidt 4 comments

We feature a lecture by Mike Davis about his book Planet of Slums, which investigates the increasing inequality of the urban world. According to the U.N., more than one billion people now live in extreme poverty in mega-cities facing environmental and social collapse from perpetual and worsening climate disruptions.

The Fifth Fedora, Stephen Vessels, Jack Eidt, Silver Webb

Literary, Podcast

The Literary Labyrinth of Stephen T. Vessels

November 27, 2022 by Jack Eidt 1 comment

Check out this Jack Eidt interview with the late author Stephen T. Vessels on his childhood fascination with the collective unconscious, his use of the I Ching for divination of the present, and other stories.

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