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The Poor Prole’s Almanac — 296 episodes
The Last Man at Sunny Ridge: William Wiley and the World of J. Russell Smith
The Quiet Ecology of Mid-Century Design
The Universe is Before Us: A Conversation on Quantum Physics and Existence with Dr. Chris Fuchs
Death is Common in Every Species with Dr. Susana Monsó
Biodisaster X, Artificial Intelligence, and 6G with Dr. Dean McDonnell
Research is Nuts: Dr. Samantha Bosco’s Vision for a Tree Crop Future
Accelerationism and Eco-Collapse: Preparing for the End of Capitalism
The Slag Heap vs. The Sanctuary: Land Relations in Crisis
Industrial Society and Its Musical Future: The Tuneabomber
The Real Religion of Our Times: Ted Kaczynski and the Split War on Technology
The Monkey Wrench Architect: The Philosophical Paradox of Edward Abbey
A Manual for Survival: Lewis Mumford’s Quest for Balance in a Fragmented World
Agroecology in a Glass: Spontaneous Fermentation with Succession Fermentory
Seeds of Resistance: Agroforestry and Autonomy in Brazil with Peter Gelderloos
The Creed of Kinship: Henry Stephens Salt’s Radical Empathy
From Stocking Frames to AI: Luddism and Technological Resistance
Reclaiming History: Victoria Melody on the Diggers, Community Activism, & Empowering Change
Radical Roots: The Digger Movement and Gerard Winstanley's Vision for a Communal Future
Radical Roots: The Diggers' Fight for Land and Liberty
Legacy of Land and Resistance in 16th Century Ireland; the Desmond Rebellion
Embracing the Cycle of Life Through Green Burials with Herland Cemetery
Living History: Rediscovering Tradition and Its Modern Relevance with Ruth Goodman
Therapy, Activism, and Radical Politics: Rethinking the Role of Psychotherapy in Societal Change
Building Community Resilience: The ManyTrees Project’s Journey to Sustainable Living
Chicagoland Under Siege: Navigating Heightened Federal Immigration Sweeps
Video Games Revolutionizing Occupational Therapy: Dr. Rachel Proffitt's Insights on Innovation and Rehabilitation
Exploring Irish Identity and Historical Narratives with Gaelic Re-existence
Tree-Based Livestock Feed Solutions with Shana Hanson
Challenging State Power: Food Sovereignty, Environmental Politics, and Identity with Hannah Kass
Adapting Forests to Climate Change: Insights from Dr. Alexandra Kosiba on Resilience and Management Strategies
Balancing Ecology and Agriculture: Challenges and Solutions in the Borderlands
Tiger Nuts Unveiled: Chufa's History, Cultivation, and Future in Sustainable Agriculture
Resisting ICE in the Heart of Chicago: An Update on Resistance
Evening Primrose Adventures
Mycorrhizal Fungi: Innovations in Grassland Restoration and Sustainable Agriculture
Preserving the Longleaf Pine: A Journey Through Southeastern Conservation
Embracing Forest Stewardship: Navigating Conservation Challenges with Ethan Tapper
Exploring the Many Names and Tales of the Sunchoke
Legumes and Tubers: The Hidden Heroes of Agriculture with Dr. Steven Cannon
Groundnut Chronicles: From Ancient Roots to Modern Plates
Empowering Communities: Understanding Rights and Activism Against ICE Abuses
United for Justice: The Fight for Immigrant Rights in Chicago's Little Village
Anti-ICE Unity in Chicago: Unpacking Fear, Activism, and Policy Shifts in Immigrant Communities
The Poor Proles Mailbag: We Answer YOUR Questions
Decolonizing Food Systems: Embracing Relational Accountability and Community Engagement with Dr. Lauren Kepkiewicz
Resilient Bonds: How Sicilian Women's Affinity Groups Fostered Strength and Community in California's Canneries
Homesteading with a Planet on Fire
Preserving Memory in Activism: Peter Gelderloos on Generational Gaps and Resilient Communities
Navigating South Korea’s Economic Turbulence: From Crisis to Community-Driven Ecology and Radical Agroecology
The Power of Community Canning: Revolutionizing Rural Entrepreneurship with ACEnet
Community Canning & Homesteading: Preserving Traditions and Building Resilience
Persimmons Unearthed: From Past to Present
Revolutionizing the American Elderberry Industry: A Journey with the Midwest Elderberry Cooperative
Rediscovering the American Elderberry: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Cultivation
Revitalizing Urban Landscapes: Andrew the Arborist on Community Stewardship and Climate Adaptation
Hidden Histories and Future Possibilities of Honey Locust
Of Beach Plums and Apples: Innovations in Niche Crop Cultivation with Dr. Megan Muehlbauer
The Legacy of Beach Plums: History, Cultivation, and Conservation
Wild Blueberries and Climate Change with Dr. Rachel Schattman
The History, Culture, and Agricultural Evolution of Blueberries and Huckleberries
The Rise of the Pawpaw in Modern Agriculture with Dr. Kirk Pomper
Revolutionizing Agriculture: Harnessing Soil Bacteria for a Sustainable Future with Dr. Jim Ippolito
From Mastodons to Modern Times: The Tale of The Kentucky Coffee Tree
Pawpaw Mysteries: Unraveling North America's Tropical Hidden Gem
Rediscovering Indigenous Roots: Rematriation and Stewardship in Massachusetts
Prairie Preservation: The Native Habitat Project’s Mission to Save Alabama’s Ecosystems
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the Flames of Reform
Building Ethical Agribusiness: Balancing Profit and Principles in Modern Farming with Sylvanaqua Farms
Urban Inequalities, Water Management, and Climate Resilience with Dr. Maria Rusca
Unearthing Roots: The Complex World of Illegal Timber Harvesting on the West Coast
Protests and Solidarity: Inside the DNC Convention Unrest; A Week of Resistance in Chicago
Protests and Politics at the DNC in Chicago: Contextualizing the Convention
Unveiling the Future of Resilient Gardening with Perennial Plants: Insights from Eric Toensmeier on Sustainable Agriculture and Agroforestry
Challenging Historical Narratives: Dr. Gerald Horne on the Black Panther Party, Settler Colonialism, and America's Political Landscape
Championing Food Sovereignty: Agroecology and Rural Resilience with Dr. Peter Rosset
Transforming Food Systems through Agroecology
Reimagining Suburbia: A Critical Look at Permaculture and David Holmgren’s 'RetroSuburbia'
Invasion Ecology: Unraveling the History of Invasive Species and Their Impacts
Permaculture Pioneers: History, Challenges, and the Path to Sustainable Living
Homesteading & the Right-Wing Violence of the 21st Century
The Homesteading Movement, The Vietnam War, & The White Supremacy Movement
The Back to the Land movement
From Howard to Rodale: the Organics movement
The Birth of the Biodynamics Movement
Scott Nearing: Revolutionary Homesteading
The Odum Brothers and a New Permanent Agriculture
Reflections on 60 Years of Tree Crops with Robert Seip
Reclaiming our Cemeteries!
Agroecology in Rojava
Russell Lord, J. Edgar Hoover & the Permanent Agriculture Movement
Russell Lord: Ecological Problems Are Agricultural Problems
The Fall of the Permanent Agriculture Movement
The Permanent Agriculture Movement & FDR
The Birth of the Permanent Agriculture Movement
John Hershey: The TVA & the Downingtown Food Forest
J. Russell Smith-- the Tree Crops Visionary
J. Russell Smith-- Tree Crops and Geography
Liberty Hyde Bailey-The World in the Palm of his Hand
Liberty Hyde Bailey- A Portrait of a Young Botanist
The Birth of Soil Science; Franklin Hiram King
New Food Histories with Hank Shaw
A Bigger, Better Butternut
Katy Morlas Shannon & The Enslaved Man behind the Pecan Industry
The Story of the Pecan: Making Native Crops Popular
Growing Nut Trees with Buzz Ferver in Vermont's Cold Climate: Adaptation & Innovation in Northern Nut Farming
The Hickory
Exploring Hazelnut Cultivation: Innovation and Challenges with Dr. Thomas Molnar
The American Hazelnut
Reviving the Ozark Chinkapin: A Journey of Preservation and Restoration with the Ozark Chinquapin Foundation
North America’s Forgotten Chestnut- The Chinquapin
Protecting American Genetics with the UTennessee Tree Improvement Program
A History of the Black Walnut
Pioneering Perennial Crops: The Oikos Tree Crops Journey into Oak Breeding and Sustainable Food Systems
The humble acorn and a history of the oak tree
Food Nutrient Density; The Health of our Food with Dan Kittredge of the Bionutrient Food Association
Rethinking Forest Foods with Dr. Eric Burkhart
Scythe isn’t everything; Appropriate land technologies with Benjamin Brownlow
Living Rent-Free in my Head; Music & Tenant Organizing with Ben Potrykus
For(a)ging Community with the Appalachian Forager, Whitney Johnson
The Future of Farming with Sylvanaqua Farms
Foraging Fit with Tim Clemens of Ironwood Foraging
Building Commun(iti)es with The Revolutionary’s Garden
The Role of Native Tree Crops in Sustainable Agriculture with Zach Elfers
Cooperative Native Landscaping with SymbiOp
From Acorns to Apples; Ancient Practices Revived with Eliza Greenman
Breeding Future Foods with the Experimental Farm Network
From Lawns to Life: Embracing Native Plants with Dr. Doug Tallamy
Reflections on 50 years of Permaculture with David Holmgren
Iceland’s Pots & Pans Revolution; Pragmatic, Everyday Revolutionaries part3
Iceland’s Pots & Pans Revolution; Pragmatic, Everyday Revolutionaries part 2
Iceland’s Pots & Pans Revolution; Pragmatic, Everyday Revolutionaries part 1
Echoes of the Haitian Revolution: Denmark Vesey & the Charleston Uprising part 3
Echoes of the Haitian Revolution: Denmark Vesey & the Charleston Uprising part 2
Echoes of the Haitian Revolution, Denmark Vesey, The Bible, and the Machete
Erna Bennett and the Perils of the Green Revolution: Part Two
From Antifascist Fighter Pilot to Gene Ecologist: The Erna Bennett Story
Xolo's Ghosts of Chapingo: Student Unrest and the Legacy of Revolution
Seeds of Rebellion: Efraím Hernández's Growing Critique of the Green Revolution
Lost in the Milpa: Efraím Hernández Xolokotzi's Search for Agricultural Wisdom
The Sunchoke Empire Crumbles: AEFS Faces Reckoning and Bankruptcy
Doubling Down on Deception: AEFS's House of Cards Begins to Crumble
Doubling Down on Delusion: The Rise of American Energy Farming Systems (AEFS)
An American Energy Dream Fueled by Sunchokes: The Rise of the Jerusalem Artichoke Messiah
From Riches to Rags: The Merino Sheep Craze of 19th Century New England
A Look at Treatment-Free, Scientific Beekeeping
Log Hives & Restoration Beekeeping with Boomtree Bees
Rewilding Beekeeping with Susan Chernak McElroy
Top Bar Hives: A Bee-Centric Approach
A Deep Dive into Langstroth Hives: Innovation, Limitations, and Alternatives
Exploring Sustainable Beekeeping: Varroa Mite Resistance and Native Bee Diversity
Drone Bees: More Than Just Deadbeat Dads
Varroa Destructor; The Past, Present, & Future of Honeybee Colony Health
Declining Honeybee Queen Health: Unraveling the Mystery
Exploring Honeybee Genetics and the Importance of Diversity
Navigating the Beehive: Understanding Roles, Life Cycles, and Hive Types
Holistic Beekeeping 101: Deeper Dives into the World of Bees
Revisiting the Wild Honeybee with Torben Schiffer
Native Pollinators vs. Honeybees: Debunking Myths
Pastoralism & the Living Past with Ilse Kohler-Rollefson
Reviving Urban Ecosystems: Dr. Gray Copeland on Miyawaki Forests, Soil Health, and Community Empowerment
Akira Miyawaki and Instant Old Growth Pocket Forests
Unlocking the Secrets of Soil: Jeff Lowenfels on Organic Gardening and the Soil Food Web
Examining the Relationship Between Microbes and Nitrogen in Soil
The Women Collectives behind India’s Farming Revolution
Feeding 50 Million; Building New Food models with Vijay Kumar Thallam
Ancient Indian Wisdom & Modern Insights - Filthy Liquid, the Smell of Death: Vrikshayurveda
Between Natural Farming & Agronomy with Brandon Rust of Bokashi Earthworks
Bokashi: A Deep Dive into Anaerobic Fermentation for Soil Amendment
Urban Community Composting with the Denver Compost Collective
The Science of Compost: Unlocking the Secrets of Decomposition
A Biochar Future with the International Biochar Initiative
Exploring the Potential and Pitfalls of Biochar for Soil Amendment
From Soil to Sip: The Art of Natural Winemaking with Éric Texier of Brézème Vineyards
The 'Do-Nothing' Farmer: Masanobu Fukuoka and the Wisdom of Nature
Defending the Atlanta Forest
The Fight for Red Hill with the O’ahu Water Protectors
Holistically Grazing for Insects with the Ecdysis Foundation
The Future of California’s Almond Industry with Tommy Fenster
Liberating Tools with Liberation Tools
A New Future for Old Growth Forests with Kentucky Heartwood
The Hidden Legacy of American Groundnuts; The LSU Groundnut Project with Dr. Bill Blackmon
The Solutions are Already Here with Peter Gelderloos
Endangered Maize with Helen Anne Curry
The Future of Wild Buffalo with Buffalo Field Campaign
Fossil-Free Farming & Food as a Public Work with Maseualkualli Farms
Indigenous Stories with Joe Yates of Molly of Denali
The Decolonizing Diet with Dr. Martin Reinhardt
Community Skillsharing with the Cempazúchitl Collective
Reclaiming Ancestral Farming with Ancestral Acres of Seeding Sovereignty
Beyond Land Acknowledgements with Redbud Resource Group
Community Resilience with Linda Black Elk & Ruth Plenty Sweetgrass-She Kills
Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways with NATIFS
A Discussion of the Farm Bill and Its Impact on Small and Regenerative Farms
Corn: From Ubiquitous Crop to Controversial Commodity
A Deeper Dive into AGRA's Failures and Neocolonial Practices
Critiquing The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA): A Neocolonial Project?
Anti-Foraging Laws: How the Rich Made Sure Only They Could Eat
The Temperance Movement and the Road to Prohibition
A Deep Dive into Hydrogen Power: Possibilities and Challenges
From Ancient China to the War on Drugs: A Historical Journey Through Cannabis Use
A Look at AK Press: Anarchist Publishing in a Capitalist World
Cool Zone Media: Balancing Radical Politics and Mainstream Appeal
Navigating Anarchist Media in the Age of Social Media with It's Going Down
Aiding Ukrainians During Wartime with Charles McBryde
A Look into Building a Worker-Owned Streaming Service with MeansTV
Modern Maya Milpa with Dr. Anabel Ford & Maya Farmers
A Closer Look at the Milpa System: Sustainability and Adaptation in the Lacandon Rainforest
Exploring the Milpa System: A Deep Dive into Indigenous Land Stewardship
Breeding for the Future: Domesticating Native Plants
The Eastern Agricultural Complex & The Adena
Gastrocolonialism and the Struggle for Food Sovereignty in Southeast Asia with Dr. Sophie Chao
Dayak Forest Farming: A 6,000-Year-Old Tradition Under Threat
Exploring the Parallels of Oak Woodlands: Insights and Resilience from California to Spain with Dr. Lynn Huntsinger
Iberian Ham and Climate Change: Exploring the Spanish Dehesa System
Find Yourself with Lucy O’Hagan
Foodways and Climate Change in Ancient Ireland
Shaping an Eco-Agricultural Future with Dr. Bryan Dale
A Natural Earth with Farmer Rishi
Finding Place with Peter Michael Bauer Part 2
Finding Place with Peter Michael Bauer Part 1
Local Natural Farming with Nigel Palmer
Exploring Natural Farming Practices with Microbes by Marco
Exploring JADAM: A Holistic Approach to Soil Health and Natural Farming
Exploring Biological Korean Natural Farming (KNF) Practices
From Minerals: Exploring Abiotic Korean Natural Farming
A Forgotten Fodder with Shana Hanson Part 2
A Forgotten Fodder with Shana Hanson part 1
Beyond Grass: Exploring the World of Tree Hay/Fodder
A Living History; Coppicing with Mark Krawczyk Part 2
A Living History; Coppicing with Mark Krawczyk Part 1
Cultivating Trees: Coppicing and Pollarding
Mastering Sustainable Land Stewardship: Insights from Steve Gabriel on Silvopasture and Indigenous Practices
Forest Farming: Integrating Livestock and Trees
Decolonizing Grazing with Joshua Muñoz-Jiménez of Resylien
Multi-species Grazing Systems in Silvopasture
Putting Pasture in the Forest with Brett Chedzoy pt 2
Putting Pasture in the Forest with Brett Chedzoy Pt. 1
Layering Complexity: Exploring Silvopasture
Failing Communities with Quaker Preacher Scot Miller
Navigating the Scottish Wilderness and Deer Dynamics with Cathy Mayne
Navigating Climate Change: Managing Future Forest Ecosystems and Combating Invasive Species with Dr. Inés Ibáñez
Honey Locusts: Unraveling Ecological and Cultural Connections with Dr. Robert Warren
Resuscitating Ancient Woodlands with Peter Etheridge
Rewilding with ecologist Mark Wardle
Anarchy is Ecology with Peter Gelderloos
Rethinking Environmental Approaches: Unraveling Climate Change, Sustainability, and Ecological Complexity with Tom Wessels
Public Mourning & Loss in Climate Change
Armed Proles with Armed Margins
Redefining Prepping: Community, Inclusivity, and Resilience with Margaret Killjoy
The Right to Make it Work; John Deere Hacking
Open-Source Biohacking w/4 Thieves Vinegar Collective
The New Guilded Age W/The Brooklyn Lace Guild
Rekindling Craftsmanship: Alex Langlands on Sustainable Practices and Ecological Balance
Reclaiming Public Research
Saving Alexandria with Project Gutenberg's Dr. Greg Newby
The Apothecary's Garden, Revisiting Medicinal Plants
Eating Colonizers w/Jackson Landers
Complex Food Systems with Dr. Dan Rubenstein
Empowering Local Agriculture: Food Justice, Seed Diversity, and Climate-Resilient Farming with The Experimental Farm Network
Building Community with scott crow
The Conversazione
Recentering Indigenous Knowledge: A Critical Look at Permaculture
Manoomin: More Than Just Rice - The Anishinaabe and the Fight for Food Sovereignty
Navigating Climate Change: The Turkana People's Adaptive Strategies in a Shifting Landscape
Balancing Tradition and Modernity: Agroforestry in India's Western Ghats
Ancient Harmony: Sustainable Farming Practices in Japan and the Challenges of Modern Conservation
Exploring Indigenous Norwegian Farming: Integrating Hunter-Gathering and Sustainable Practices
Malik Yakini & Community-Led Urban Farming in Detroit
Resilience in Crisis: Cuba's Urban Farming Revolution and Lessons for Today
What's Wrong with Permaculture, Anyway? Navigating the Complexities of Permaculture: Unpacking its History, Contradictions, and Ethical Challenges
Designing for the Long Haul: Mastering the Scale of Permanence & Site Planning
The ReImagining Miniseries: From Religious Conflict to Political Instability: The "Troubles" in Northern Ireland and Potential U.S. Parallels
Reading the Impacts of Human Activity on the Landscape
The ReImagining Miniseries: A Comparative Analysis of Syria and the United States: Parallels in Economics, Politics, and Societal Collapse
The ReImagining Miniseries: Make Rojava Regenerative Again
The ReImagining Miniseries: Bookchin, Technology, and Ecology
Navigating Keyline Design for Water Management and Soil Enhancement
The ReImagining Miniseries: Zapatistas; Indigenous Community Building & Anarchy
Swale Science: Unpacking the Math Behind Earthworks
Election Predictions from August 2020
The Grazier's Math: Calculating Paddock Size, Stocking Rates, and Rest Periods
From Lawn to Livestock: Transforming Your Landscape into a Thriving Pasture Ecosystem
Prepping for Pastures: A Beginner's Guide to Sustainable Grazing
The ReImagining Miniseries: What is Work & The Bread Book
The Hands-On Miniseries: Practical Prepping for Practical People
The ReImagining Miniseries: Liberatory Community Armed Self-Defense- A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Community
Challenging Permaculture Dogma: Fruit Tree Guilds, Hype vs. Reality
Taming the Wild: Training Your Fruit Trees for Maximum Yield
The ReImagining Miniseries: The Death of the Mall and the Rise of the Agrihood
Decoding Nature's Matrix: Unveiling the Secrets of Biomes
Beyond Deadwood: A Radical Approach to Forest Management
Some Thoughts on Homesteading and Prepping
Cultivating Resilience and Soil Health in Uncertain Times
The Fundamentals of Resilient Soil
Thriving in 2025: Climate Change, Complex Systems, and Sustainable Communities
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