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Paul Watson discusses his book "Sea Shepherd: My Fight for Whales and Seals"
Jan. 22, 1982 In not saving the whales, there are no healthy oceans, and we, as humans, doom ourselves. Paul Watson expands on this in an interview about his book "Sea Shepherd: My Fight for Whales and Seals."*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Mike Rose discusses his book “Possible Lives: The Promise of Public Education in America”
Sep. 23, 1996 Educator and author Mike Rose discusses and reads from his book “Possible Lives: The Promise of Public Education in America”. Rose focuses his discussion on public school educators that utilize innovative teaching methods to create inclusive environments for all students. Studs plays “Johnny Cuckoo” - Bessie Jones & Group (1961).
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Lewis Regenstein discusses his book, "The Politics of Extinction: The Shocking Story of the World's Endangered Wildlife".
Aug. 12, 1975 Mr Regenstein and Studs discuss the book, "The Politics of Extinction". The book blows the whistle on those who are currently engaged in killing these animals for "sport," fashion, and profit. They talk about various endangered species and what that distinction means and the public officials with the power- and the responsibility - to protect wildlife, but who instead allow the destruction to continue.
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Interview with Dr. William Beecher
Jun. 3, 1987 Interviewing ornithologist Dr. William Beecher.
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Interview with David Brower
Mar. 1, 1992 Interviewing environmentalist and Friends of the Earth founder David Brower.
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An Earth Day conversation with Will Steger and Jon Bowermaster
Apr. 26, 1990 A conversation about ecology, with the authors of Saving the Earth: A Citizen's Guide to Environmental Action.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis"
May. 20, 1976 Biologist and author Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis."
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Interview with David Brower
Jul. 1, 1988 Interviewing environmentalist and Friends of the Earth founder David Brower.
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Joan Cook discussing her book "In Defense of Homo Sapiens"
Jan. 13, 1975 Joan Cook discusses her book "In Defense of Homo Sapiens" and talks about research done by other scientists working with Chimps and other primates. She explains her stance that not all humans lean towards violence and that nature, not nurture, and the environment creates aggression and violence. The conversation compares economics and Darwinism for a view of humanistic economics.
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Interviewing the author Joan McIntyre
Oct. 1974 Discussing the book "Mind in the water: whales, dolphins, & porpoises" and interviewing the author Joan McIntyre.