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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 21 MIN

Artists on a Burning Planet

from Against the Grain: The Farm Aid Podcast · host Jessica Ilyse Kurn and Michael Foley

In this episode of Against the Grain’s series on artists & activism, we talk to Lukas Nelson, Micah Nelson and Allison Russell about their experiences with climate change at home and on the road, and what artists — and all of us — can do about it.For 40 years, Farm Aid has stood with family farmers against corporate power, bad policies and climate disasters. As Farm Aid Founder and President Willie Nelson says: “Family farmers aren’t backing down, and neither are we.”Join us for Farm Aid’s annual festival on Saturday, September 20th , at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota! This all-day celebration of music and farmers features a unique lineup of artists and genres, along with delicious, family farm foods in our HOMEGROWN Concessions. Join us to celebrate Farm Aid’s 40 years of standing with family farmers! Festival and ticket info at: www.farmaid.org/podcast

In this episode of Against the Grain’s series on artists & activism, we talk to Lukas Nelson, Micah Nelson and Allison Russell about their experiences with climate change at home and on the road, and what artists — and all of us — can do about it. For 40 years, Farm Aid has stood with family farmers against corporate power, bad policies and climate disasters. As Farm Aid Founder and President Willie Nelson says: “Family farmers aren’t backing down, and neither are we.” Join us for Farm Ai...

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