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I Don’t Know, Maybe, I Love You: How to De-Polarize Your Family, Business, Country and the World 07/11/2025

I Don’t Know, Maybe, I Love You: How to De-Polarize Your Family, Business, Country and the World For over three decades, James Twyman has been a global force for peace, leading millions of people in synchronized peace meditations across the world. As a New York Times bestselling author, he has written 24 books, including The Moses Code, and recorded 22 music albums, selling over 350,000 copies. Beyond his work as an author and musician, James is a filmmaker, having directed or produced seven feature films, including the award-winning Redwood Highway. A Franciscan Episcopal priest, James founded Namaste Village, an interfaith spiritual community in Ajijic, Mexico, now home to 45 residences where people from around the world come together in a shared vision of unity and transformation. Now, James is turning his focus to one of the most urgent challenges of our time—the deep polarization dividing families, businesses, and nations. His latest book, I Don't Know, Maybe, I Love You: How to Depolarize Your Family, Business, Country, and the World, is more than a call to awareness—it’s a movement. With a mission to mobilize millions as depolarizing agents, James is dedicated to bridging divides, fostering understanding, and healing the fractures that threaten our global community. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/37347460

Denali Nalamalapu author of Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance 06/27/2025

Denali Nalamalapu author of Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance A spectacular blend of graphic memoir and climate activism, Holler uses contemporary and visceral storytelling to highlight the lives of six frontline resisters to the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Appalachia. Author Elizabeth Rush writes “Few books illustrate what collective resistance looks like––the pain that sparks it, and the love that fuels it––Holler is a thoughtful addition to this growing, and necessary, canon.” Drawing from original interviews with debut author and climate organizer, Denali Sai Nalamalapu, Holler introduces readers to a teacher, a single mother, a nurse, an organizer, a photographer, and a seed keeper, who became activists as the Mountain Valley Pipeline, which spans approximately 300 miles from northwestern West Virginia to southern Virginia, threatened their homes, their livelihoods, their community. A deeply moving story about change, hope, and humanity, Holler is an invitation to readers everywhere searching for their own path to activism: sending the message that no matter how small your action is, it’s impactful. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/37182060

The Go Green Initiative 06/20/2025

The Go Green Initiative Since 2002 the Go Green Initiative (GGI) has worked with school districts to help protect children’s health from environmental pollutants and conserve natural resources for future generations. Tune in to learn more about how the GGI accomplishes its mission, and what you can do to get involved! /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/36998450

LA Unified School District's Commitment to Sustainability 06/05/2025

LA Unified School District's Commitment to Sustainability The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to becoming the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly large urban school district in the country. They have identified six sustainability focus areas: Energy conservation, water stewardship, education & awareness, high performance schools, campus ecology, and emerging technologies. The District is focused on three overarching sustainability goals: 100% Clean Energy, Climate Literacy for All, and Green Schools for All. Tune in as we speak with Chief Eco-Sustainability Officer of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Christos Chrysiliou, and discuss the district’s first . /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/36876485

Wildfire Rebuilding Guide 05/30/2025

Wildfire Rebuilding Guide In January 2025, the LA Wildfires were among the worst climate disasters of our time. The US Green Building Council-California, with support from Arup, has assembled the as a resource for homeowners looking to make critical decisions on their rebuilding journey, and for professionals who will be needed to support these rebuilding efforts. Tune in as we talk with Heather Rosenberg who leads Arup’s Resilience Planning and Policy practice in the Americas, and Becky Feldman, Chief of Staff, USGBC California. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/36781550

Encore: Historic National Investment in Indoor Air Quality in Schools 05/23/2025

Encore: Historic National Investment in Indoor Air Quality in Schools In 2024, Congress made a in improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in schools. The Go Green Initiative (GGI) was one of five organizations nationwide that received funding to help K-12 school districts across the U.S. address this vital issue. On today’s episode, Jill Buck, founder and CEO of the Go Green Initiative and host of Go Green Radio, will discuss GGI’s plans to dramatically increase the number of school districts with IAQ Management Plans throughout the country, and most importantly, how this will impact children’s health and ability to learn. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/36683085

Responsible Business & Investing 05/16/2025

Responsible Business & Investing Today we will discuss responsible business and investing with David Levine, Cofounder & President, American Sustainable Business Network; Alex Wright-Gladstein, Founder and CEO, Sphere; Amberjae Freeman, Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Etho Capital; and Josh Zinner, CEO, Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/36421985

Center for Green Schools at USGBC 05/09/2025

Center for Green Schools at USGBC Our guest today is Anisa Heming, Director of the Center for Green Schools, U.S. Green Building Council. The Center for Green Schools (CGS) launched in 2007 and is committed to a vision of green schools for every child. We will discuss what defines a green school and the many resources CGS has to aid schools on their journey to create healthy, sustainable learning spaces across the U.S. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/36421970

California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide 05/02/2025

California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide In January 2025, the LA Wildfires were among the worst climate disasters of our time. The US Green Building Council-California, with support from Arup, has assembled the as a resource for homeowners looking to make critical decisions on their rebuilding journey, and for professionals who will be needed to support these rebuilding efforts. Tune in as we talk with Heather Rosenberg who leads Arup’s Resilience Planning and Policy practice in the Americas, and Becky Feldman, Chief of Staff, USGBC California. Our guests today: and /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/36402850

L.A. Unified School District Leads the Way in Sustainability 04/25/2025

L.A. Unified School District Leads the Way in Sustainability The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to becoming the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly large urban school district in the country. They have identified six sustainability focus areas: Energy conservation, water stewardship, education & awareness, high performance schools, campus ecology, and emerging technologies. The District is focused on three overarching sustainability goals: 100% Clean Energy, Climate Literacy for All, and Green Schools for All. Tune in as we speak with Chief Eco-Sustainability Officer of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Christos Chrysiliou, and discuss the district’s first . /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/36296105

Historic National Investment in Indoor Air Quality in Schools 04/18/2025

Historic National Investment in Indoor Air Quality in Schools In 2024, Congress made a in improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in schools. The Go Green Initiative (GGI) was one of five organizations nationwide that received funding to help K-12 school districts across the U.S. address this vital issue. On today’s episode, Jill Buck, founder and CEO of the Go Green Initiative and host of Go Green Radio, will discuss GGI’s plans to dramatically increase the number of school districts with IAQ Management Plans throughout the country, and most importantly, how this will impact children’s health and ability to learn. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/36190665

Businesses Support EPA Safer Choice 04/11/2025

Businesses Support EPA Safer Choice A coalition of businesses and organizations representing a broad swath of the economy, including the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association (ISSA), Change Chemistry, the American Cleaning Institute, the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), and the Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition (AFCC), have come together to express their united support for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Choice program. This voluntary program, which labels cleaning products meeting stringent safety and environmental standards, is seen by businesses as a vital tool for communicating product safety to consumers. Plans to transition the Safer Choice program to the private sector, proposed by Project 2025, have sparked concerns among businesses that the program's credibility and effectiveness could be undermined. The business community's strong support for the program is evident in a coalition letter signed by over 200 businesses, investors and organizations, including ASBN members Ecos, Seventh Generation and Naturepedic. Tune in as we speak with David Levine, Cofounder & President, American Sustainable Business Network; Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks - President & CEO, ECOS plant-powered cleaning products; Barry Cik, Founder + Technical Director, Naturepedic Certified Organic Mattresses + Bedding; and Henry Rowlands Director, The Detox Project, Co-Founder, Institute for Preventive Health. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/36057935

The Emerald Cities Collaborative’s Work for Climate Justice and Economic Inclusion 04/04/2025

The Emerald Cities Collaborative’s Work for Climate Justice and Economic Inclusion Join us today as we speak with Meishka L. Mitchell, President & CEO of Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC), a national nonprofit network of organizations working together to advance a sustainable environment while creating sustainable, just and inclusive economies with opportunities for all. We will discuss ECC’s incredible work nationwide, and the valuable tools and resources they make available to all communities. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/35888535

The Center for Environmental Health 03/28/2025

The Center for Environmental Health Join us as we talk with Tom Fox, Senior Legislative Counsel for the Center for Environmental Health (CEH). We will discuss CEH programs, policies and the work they are doing to protect our health from environmental toxins in everyday products, food and water. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/35888450

Businesses Rally to Support EPA's Safer Choice Program 03/21/2025

Businesses Rally to Support EPA's Safer Choice Program A coalition of businesses and organizations representing a broad swath of the economy, including the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association (ISSA), Change Chemistry, the American Cleaning Institute, the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), and the Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition (AFCC), have come together to express their united support for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Choice program. This voluntary program, which labels cleaning products meeting stringent safety and environmental standards, is seen by businesses as a vital tool for communicating product safety to consumers. Plans to transition the Safer Choice program to the private sector, proposed by Project 2025, have sparked concerns among businesses that the program's credibility and effectiveness could be undermined. The business community's strong support for the program is evident in a coalition letter signed by over 200 businesses, investors and organizations, including ASBN members Ecos, Seventh Generation and Naturepedic. Tune in as we speak with David Levine, Cofounder & President, American Sustainable Business Network; Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks - President & CEO, ECOS plant-powered cleaning products; Barry Cik, Founder + Technical Director, Naturepedic Certified Organic Mattresses + Bedding; and Henry Rowlands Director, The Detox Project, Co-Founder, Institute for Preventive Health. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/35801290

Extreme Animal Cruelty Uncovered at Fairlife Dairy Suppliers 03/14/2025

Extreme Animal Cruelty Uncovered at Fairlife Dairy Suppliers Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) has unveiled a disturbing new undercover investigation exposing extreme animal cruelty and environmental violations at Arizona dairy suppliers. ARM has evidence of , including violent beatings of cows and calves, inhumane treatment, and hazardous waste disposal. Tune in as we talk with the founder of ARM, Richard "Kudo" Couto. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/35641630

Coca-Cola owned Fairlife Dairy Suppliers Exposed for Extreme Animal Cruelty 03/07/2025

Coca-Cola owned Fairlife Dairy Suppliers Exposed for Extreme Animal Cruelty Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) has unveiled a disturbing new undercover investigation exposing extreme animal cruelty and environmental violations at Arizona dairy suppliers. ARM has evidence of , including violent beatings of cows and calves, inhumane treatment, and hazardous waste disposal. Tune in as we talk with the founder of ARM, Richard "Kudo" Couto. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/35568245

Responsible Business & Investing: The Case for ESG 02/28/2025

Responsible Business & Investing: The Case for ESG Today we will discuss responsible business and investing with David Levine, Cofounder & President, American Sustainable Business Network; Alex Wright-Gladstein, Founder and CEO, Sphere; Amberjae Freeman, Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Etho Capital; and Josh Zinner, CEO, Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/35445150

Center for Environmental Health 02/21/2025

Center for Environmental Health Join us as we talk with Tom Fox, Senior Legislative Counsel for the Center for Environmental Health (CEH). We will discuss CEH programs, policies and the work they are doing to protect our health from environmental toxins in everyday products, food and water. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/35378085

Emerald Cities Collaborative’s Work for Climate Justice and Economic Inclusion 02/14/2025

Emerald Cities Collaborative’s Work for Climate Justice and Economic Inclusion Join us today as we speak with Meishka L. Mitchell, President & CEO of Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC), a national nonprofit network of organizations working together to advance a sustainable environment while creating sustainable, just and inclusive economies with opportunities for all. We will discuss ECC’s incredible work nationwide, and the valuable tools and resources they make available to all communities. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/35259590

Claire Barnett and Healthy Schools Network 02/07/2025

Claire Barnett and Healthy Schools Network Our guest today is Claire Barnett, Founder and Executive Director of the Healthy Schools Network. HSN recently celebrated its thirtieth anniversary and is the nation’s premier voice for children’s environmental health at school. Tune in as we talk about the many ways the Healthy Schools Network is working on behalf of all students! /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/35166005

Healthy Schools Network 01/31/2025

Healthy Schools Network Our guest today is Claire Barnett, Founder and Executive Director of the Healthy Schools Network. HSN recently celebrated its thirtieth anniversary and is the nation’s premier voice for children’s environmental health at school. Tune in as we talk about the many ways the Healthy Schools Network is working on behalf of all students! /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/35034870

Keeping Hazardous Waste in its Place 01/24/2025

Keeping Hazardous Waste in its Place Improper disposal of hazardous waste is dangerous and can cause garbage rates to rise. On today’s episode of Go Green Radio we will talk with Heidi Sanborn, Founding Executive Director of the National Stewardship Action Council, about household hazardous waste (HHW), electric vehicle (EV) batteries, photovoltaic (PV) panels, marine flares and paint disposal. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/34984620

The Center for Green Schools 01/14/2025

The Center for Green Schools Our guest today is Anisa Heming, Director of the Center for Green Schools, U.S. Green Building Council. The Center for Green Schools (CGS) launched in 2007 and is committed to a vision of green schools for every child. We will discuss what defines a green school and the many resources CGS has to aid schools on their journey to create healthy, sustainable learning spaces across the U.S. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/34855275

The Perils of Hazardous Waste 01/10/2025

The Perils of Hazardous Waste Improper disposal of hazardous waste is dangerous and can cause garbage rates to rise. On today’s episode of Go Green Radio we will talk with Heidi Sanborn, Founding Executive Director of the National Stewardship Action Council, about household hazardous waste (HHW), electric vehicle (EV) batteries, photovoltaic (PV) panels, marine flares and paint disposal. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/34739630

Rebellyous Foods 01/03/2025

Rebellyous Foods Tune in as we speak with Dr. Asli Samanci, the CEO of Bee & You, a company that produces 100% natural propolis, royal jelly, raw honey, pollen, healthy spreads, supplements and cosmetics. Dr. Samanci is a renowned food scientist committed to creating natural and healthy products for consumers and is a pioneering advocate for combining science and nature to create safe and effective natural bee products. Dr. Asli Samanci is a renowned and award-winning food scientist committed to creating natural and healthy products for the educated consumer. Dr. Samanci is a pioneering advocate for combining science and nature to create safe and effective natural bee products. She has created a business model that contracts beekeepers to prevent bees from becoming extinct and has allowed her to create Propolis in its healthiest, most natural, and safe form, thanks to her innovative, patented extraction process. Dr. Samanci strives to introduce the world to the natural healing powers of Anatolian Propolis, the highest grade of Propolis that can be harvested by bees because of the 3,500 endemic plants of Anatolia. With Dr. Samanci’s mission in mind, she founded BEE & YOU, a now leading and innovative provider of natural bee products. BEE & YOU products (Propolis, Royal Jelly, Pure Raw Honey) are antiviral, antibacterial, natural energy boosters. BEE & YOU’s powerful and science-backed products are effective in naturally fighting allergy symptoms and support the immune system. The products are also 100% natural, gluten free, non-GMO, pesticide free; and free from additives, colorants and preservatives. BEE & YOU products are safe for both children and adults and have creative taste options for kids and adults. In addition to BEE & YOU’s direct website, its products are sold at 3,000 CVS stores nationally, Trader Joe’s, and via Amazon. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/34583095

Eliminating Plastic Pollution 12/27/2024

Eliminating Plastic Pollution In November 2022, voters in the Golden State will have a chance to enact legislation to address plastic pollution. Not surprisingly, the ballot measure faces fierce opposition. Today’s guest is the Director of Policy & External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy, CA, Jay Ziegler. Tune in as we discuss the provisions of the ballot measure, why CA state lawmakers have failed to take action previously, and what voters need to know before heading to the polls. Jay Ziegler: Dir. of Policy & External Affairs, The Nature Conservancy, CA Jay oversees the California chapter’s engagements at the federal, state and regional levels. He has also served in communications and policy development roles in state and federal government, including with Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, focusing on endangered species, public lands, water and natural resource management issues across the West. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/34582990

Closing the Opportunity Gap in Urban Schools 12/20/2024

Closing the Opportunity Gap in Urban Schools Healthy learning environments and high-quality school buildings are the keys to environmental equity and academic achievement. By leveraging sustainability strategies, these outcomes are possible. By improving indoor air and water quality, reducing solid waste, minimizing non-renewable energy usage, and providing nutritious food, urban schools can ensure environmental equity and close the opportunity gap for students. Today we will talk with the author of a new book, “Environmental Equity: Closing the Opportunity Gap in Urban Schools,” which demonstrates how school districts in even the most financially strapped regions can improve learning environments, lives, and achievement of every member of a school community. Wayles Wilson is currently an Education Consultant for Sustainable Schooling, supporting organizations like the Go Green Initiative, Mastery Schools, and Bloom Planning, where she provides project management and program implementation support. Her recent consulting projects have ranged from program feasibility and implementation for an online Learning Management System, student enrollment competitive analysis and implementation, grant writing, and strategic planning and operations to support schools with sustainability efforts. Wayles holds degrees in education non-profit administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania and is a certified School Business Administrator in New Jersey. She also holds Bachelor’s degrees from Washington College in business administration and international relations. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/34550000

Encore The Parrot and the Igloo - Climate and the Science of Denial 09/27/2024

Encore The Parrot and the Igloo - Climate and the Science of Denial New York Times best selling author, David Lipsky, joins us to discuss his newest book, The Parrot and the Igloo, which explores how “anti-science” became so virulent in American life through a history of climate denial and its consequences. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/34015477

The Age of Melt 09/20/2024

The Age of Melt Tune in as we talk with Lisa Baril about her new book, The Age of Melt. /episode/index/show/6ddcfed7-afa1-4cb0-aaed-d0aff6dc47ab/id/34015482

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