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Pod for the Planet
by Charles Olsen
We are living in what is considered to be a new environmental movement. But what is "the environment" and why should we even care about it? This podcast aims to look at the connections between the environment, our society, and all that messy stuff in-between. With a mix of educational topics and current events, we will explore art, culture, economics, politics, and so many other aspects of existing in the 21st century along the way.
Episodes
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Election Eve 2020
Hi, it’s been a while… It’s been a whole six months since the last episode of this show, and I am so sorry for being MIA that whole time. Tonight is the eve of the 2020 presidential election and the country faces a very difficult road ahead of us for the next few days and weeks. In this episode…
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Eco Gen: Where Do You Fit into The Movement?
On this episode of Eco Gen Abbie talks with environmentalist Grace Healy, who works with New York to help the city reach its 80 by 50 energy goals. Grace and Abbie grew up as next-door neighbors and discuss how their hometown shaped their career paths, as well as the multitude of opportunities...
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Eco Gen: Yessenia Funes
On this episode of Eco Gen Abbie sits down with environmental journalist, Yessenia Funes, to talk about her work covering environmental justice issues, her role in the environmental movement, and how her identity has shaped her career. More about Yessenia Some of Yessenia's work: New York City…
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Eco Gen: Nicole Turner
On the first episode of Eco Gen Abbie sits down with American University senior, Nicole Turner. Nicole is a public health major with a minor in sustainability, she also is a digital media assistant at Earth Day Network. This is the first episode in a series of features on Millenial and Gen-Z...
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Eco-Gen
Welcome to Eco Gen, Pod for the Planet's newest series. Abbie will be hosting several features on Gen-Z and Millennial environmental activists and experts. Join us as we hear from young leaders talk about their passions, fears, and work! Look out for the first episode next Thursday where Abbie...
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Zoomin' for the Planet: Casual Conversation about some Big Issues
Welcome to another Late Night for the Planet. Tonight is going to be different from most of the shows that we have done. As I am sure you are aware, we are recording this special live show via Zoom, and so please bear with us as we figure out the kinks. Tonight we are joined by some friends of…
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Coronavirus, Economic Collapse, and Big Oil
In this laid back episode, the team discusses some of the current events in the environmental world. Check out some of the stories that we featured in this episode below. "Democrats say coronavirus stimulus should not bail out fossil fuel companies" "Oil industry group asks Trump administration…
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COVID-19, Pandemics, and the "Dry Run" for the Fight against Climate Change
In this episode, we discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic and it's connections to climate change, and our how NOT prepared our society is... Main Points: “We are the virus” is BS Corona will probably be worse for the environmental movement in the long run We can learn some things about...
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The Environment and The "Gothic"
In this episode, Rahmel is joined by Dr. Tracie Church Guzzio. Director of the SUNY Plattsburgh Honors Center and Professor of English. They discuss how the environment is connected with the gothic style (that of being gloomy or horrifying...) Buckle up and get ready to hear about how scary our...
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Climate Anxiety
Today, we are joined by our friend Alyssa Turner while we talk about the anxiety that our generation has been feeling about the onset of climate change. If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are...
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"Quarantwenties"
Today we are talking about what the fuck has been going on the past few weeks, what we’ve been up to, and our experiences with quarantine and the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is brought to you by "the rona"... If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views,...
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"Quaranteens": SUNY Plattsburgh Environmental Science and Studies Students are Adapting to College Life in the time of COVID-19.
COVID-19 has proven to be a major threat to higher education. Most colleges and universities around the United States have shuttered their on-campus functions and are operating in virtual environments only. These transitions force the question: is higher education as we know it sustainable? Six...
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Do you ever feel... like a plastic bag?
Midterms are upon the P4TP gang, can ya feel the stress??? Please enjoy this minimally edited episode where we discuss the New York State plastic bag ban, Super Tuesday outcomes, and the general state of the world as we see it right now. If you can, check out this link to support our show!...
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Crash Course: Phosphorus
In this crash course episode, special guest and friend of the pod Alyssa Turner talks all about the diminishing supply of Phosphorus that we depend on. What is it? Why do we need it? And where is it going? If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or...
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Weird Weather
In this episode, we are joined by some friends as we talk about some really abnormal weather phenomena. It's about to get a bit weird in here! If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those...
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The Death of the Bees
Ya like Jazzzz? Ya like bees? In this episode, Alyssa Turner talks about the fate of the Bees... If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not...
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Late Night for the Planet - Communicating Climate
Welcome to another Late Night live episode! In this show, we talk about the media and how we are communicating in the age of the climate crisis. We are joined by some new friends and some awesome guests including Dan Reed, the director of Planet Forward, and Yessenia Funes, a Plattsburgh alum and...
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Billionaire's...what are they good for?
In this episode, we are joined again by Rob Johnson as we talk all about billionaires, social issues, and the reason why philanthropy won't save us. If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely...
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why the MTA sucks so much
What comes to mind when you think about New York City? Is it the pizza? Your daily chopped cheese and Arizona can? Or is it one of the most culturally iconic forms of transportation that has been apart of the history of NYC for almost 150 years? That's right people, we're talking about trains.…
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Pod on the Spot
We are back to school... which means that we are busier than ever so here is us talking about what we have going on for our last semester of college! If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are…
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Green New Deal
Over the past year we have been hearing a lot about the Green New Deal. The media jumped on it when Alexandria Ocasio Cortez unveiled her proposal for the GND last February. Since then there has been a lot of hype and criticism surrounding the famous environmental plan. But what actually is the...
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Ethics of the Green New Deal
Just a year ago Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood in front of the Capitol with Senator Ed Markey and unveiled their proposal for a Green New Deal. One year later and where have we gotten with the Green New Deal? Why is it important? Why should YOU care? What is the ethical…
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Electoral College
Today we are talking about the electoral college, and with voting for the 2020 primaries set to begin in Iowa in a few short weeks, there is no better time to start learning about our electoral system! If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or...
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Growing up on Long Island
Amelia and Justin join us again! In this episode, we talk about our experiences growing up on Long Island and how it's shaped us all. Why do LI mom's have beach-themed bathrooms? Why is the traffic so bad? Why are there so many deer? Listen to this fun episode and let us know what you think! If…
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Meme Theory
MEMES!! They are literally everywhere and almost impossible to avoid. But what exactly is a meme? What makes certain memes funny and others not? Are memes an expression of philosophical ideas? Join me, Rahmel, as we dive into the rich history of memes and watch how the evolution of memes continue...
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Engineers for a Sustainable World!
In this episode, we talk about Engineers for a Sustainable World with some friends! If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily…
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Season 2 Trailer
Welcome to Season 2 y'all! It's 2020 and we are back and ready for the long year ahead! Are you? Join us for the ride over the next few months as we continue to talk about the environmental problems of our time. If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views,...
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"The Big Sad"
In this first ever live streamed episode, Charlie and Rahmel answer questions given to them from some of our loyal listeners! O'hare Air Delivery Guy Water Wilderness / Cronon Garbage Natural Resources If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or...
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Late Night for the Planet: With Howie Hawkins
In this episode of our special late-night show, we were joined by the Green Party presidential candidate Howie Hawkins! Join us for a discussion with Howie and our other guests about the state of politics today and the environment. P4TP GoFundMe Vote Save America F*ck Gerry(mandering) Unify or…
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The Environment through Art
Rahmel and Charles discuss the many ways that the environment is portrayed in various forms of art. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of...
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Spooky Cryptids
There are many many spooky things in this world of ours... so enjoy this "Halloween" special! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any...
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Late Night for the Planet: Just Housing
In this episode the Late Night for the Planet team will examine housing issues through the stories of those who have experienced it firsthand. Joining us will be national and local experts in housing to discuss housing issues and steps being taken to solve them! Hey! We're looking to answer your...
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Interview w/ Brian Gilmore
This special interview episode is dropping as a quick preview for our third ever late-night show this Tuesday, October 22nd at 7 pm at Olive Ridleys in Plattsburgh NY. This late-night show is all about housing issues in America. We are having some very special guests, including brian Gilmore, a...
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Plattsburgh Climate Strike
In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Will DeHaven, one of the many organizers of the Plattsburgh Climate strike. Charles also interviews one of the high school students responsible for the strike. And we discuss the youth climate movement and the experience here in Plattsburgh, NY....
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Tobacco sucks, especially in China
Last Summer Rahmel spent a month in China; here is a bonus pod from his experience! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other…
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Rahmel still doesn't know what I did this summer
So we're back in Plattsburgh! (And Rahmel and I are back in the studio together) In this episode, Rahmel gets to hear all about what I did this summer down in Washington DC. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals...
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Passion for Fashion
Do you know where your clothes came from? What is the price of the next trend in fashion? How does that t-shirt from the big retailer impact the environment? The three of us love fashion and being #trendy and in this episode, we talk about what that means for our environment. Disclaimer: The…
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The Media Environment
If you have ever watched the news you would know that the debate over climate change is always portrayed as a 1v1 battle to see who talks louder and grabs more attention. Why is our media landscape so adverse to talking about big environmental issues? Is there a better way? Disclaimer: The views,...
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Diets and the Environment
In this episode, we go off the rails a bit while talking about diets and the connections our food has to the environment. Rough Notes...don't judge us Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not...
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The Debate Special!
So the first Democratic Debates happened last week in Miami. We are kinda into politics so we thought we would record our thoughts about those two crazy nights into this bonus episode for y'all! Happy Fourth! Links & fun stuff Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod...
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Food Security
This is the first episode of our three-part series all about food! In this episode, we talk about food security and all that. We are still working on our formatting and figuring stuff out so please let us know how we're doing! Fun Links and Such Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions...
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Keanu Reeves and Getting Drunk in the Park
In this episode, we talk about urban green spaces and the social, environmental, and economic benefits from having more parks. We also have started a new current events segment, this week featuring Keanu Reeves and the CEO of Chobani. LINKS Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions…
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The Environmental Conflicts of Being A Hipster
So what is it about being a hipster that makes it bad for the environment? In this episode, we are joined by our new co-host Abbie as we talk about what being a hipster is like and the conflicts we face between our lifestyle choices and our environmental consciousness. Cool Vice Article Another...
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The Taste of Poverty
Food Insecurity affects millions of American families. In this short pod, I begin to tell my story of food insecurity and growing up poor in America. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not...
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Are Trees People Too?
Have you ever gotten super philosophical about trees? Rehmel and I talk about lake ethics and the rights of natural entities in this fun episode. We promise we weren't high, but this episode got pretty meta. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are...
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Late Night for the Planet
With cohost Michala Hendrick please welcome the first ever Late night talk show about the environment. (...As far as I know) The idea for this late night live show is to have a discussion about environmental issues in a setting that allowed for more passionate dialogue and a more comfortable...
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"Pot Stocks and Environmental Inequality"
Welcome Rahmel Pacheco to the Pod! In this episode we talk to Dr. Lauren Eastwood, a Professor of Sociology here at SUNY Plattsburgh and expert in Environmental Justice issues. Article about Teach-in Swell Investing Green New Deal Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on...
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The World from an Artists Eyes
What is a Map? Maps are almost as old as human civilization and we can follow the development of maps through recorded history. In this episode we will be talking about maps and the deep connection our society has with them. This episode also includes an interview with Molly Brown, an artist and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are living in what is considered to be a new environmental movement. But what is "the environment" and why should we even care about it? This podcast aims to look at the connections between the environment, our society, and all that messy stuff in-between. With a mix of educational topics and current events, we will explore art, culture, economics, politics, and so many other aspects of existing in the 21st century along the way.
HOSTED BY
Charles Olsen
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