40 Acres & a Fool

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Ep 2 | Past Tense, Current Events: Reflections on the Failures of Socialism (Part 1) Jan 12, 2019

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With socialism all the rage on the left these days, Cam dives in to the 1955 book Reflections on the Failures of Socialism. Written by Max Eastman, who was one of the early leaders of American socialism before turning to the right, the book provides an excellent source for rebutting the arguments of today's supporters of a Green New Deal and the central planning that would come with it.

Ep 1 | Off-Farm Adventures Jan 11, 2019

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Miss E's feeling good, which means a day date in town for both her and Cam. Plus, cold weather means hot food, and Miss E's been making beef stew and Carolina Cat's Head Cheese Biscuits! They want to know your cold weather comfort food, plus Cam has a big update on the NRATV program "Cam & Co."

Ep 53 | A Wet, Not a White, Christmas Dec 27, 2018

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Cam and Miss E are back with a rain-soaked post-Christmas wrap-up of their holiday on the farm complete with the booziest fruitcake ever made, an easy way to brine your own ham for the holidays, seasons greetings from fellow fools, as well as some serious concerns about how their septic system is holding up during one of the wettest years on record for Virginia.

Ep 52 | Past Tense Current Events: The Holy Barbarians Dec 23, 2018

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Cam’s sharing one of his nerdier hobbies: reading old non-fiction books in the hopes of gaining a better understanding of both where we’ve been and where we’re going. This week, Cam dives into “The Holy Barbarians”, a 1959 study of the Beat Generation that, surprisingly, has quite a bit to say about today’s media sensationalism.

Ep 51 | Pipes in Pieces Dec 19, 2018

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Owning an old home is great if you love history and DIY home improvement projects. This week, Cam and Miss E head to the cellar to deal with a plumbing problem, which leads to another problem... and maybe a solution.
Plus, Cam has some new garden tech to preview and check-ins with some fellow “fools” from across the country.

Ep 50 | 40 Acres & a Foot (of Snow) Dec 10, 2018

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The first big snowstorm of the winter is falling as Cam and Miss E sit down at the kitchen table this week. Stuck inside, Miss E's spending a lot of time in the kitchen making Christmas cookies and Vietnamese pho (one of her favorite cold weather dishes) while Cam's been romping through the snow with Zelda and Bulleit the farmdogs. There's some off-farm news to talk about as well with New Jersey's awful new magazine ban going into effect, and a listener writes in to say goodbye to a beloved friend.

Ep 49 | The Return of the Corny Goat Couple Dec 03, 2018

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Cam and Miss E are back! After an extended break, the couple is back with the latest from the farm, holiday cooking ideas, and a very big update on Miss E’s cancer fight.

The (We’re) Back 40 - 5/19/18 May 19, 2018

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Cam and Miss E are back after an extended absence with plenty of updates and stories from the farm, as well as some big news about the future.

A Sneak Peek at Spring - 3/2/18 Mar 02, 2018

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The start of spring is still several weeks away, at least according to the calendar, but on the 40 Acres there are already signs that it’s here. The black locust trees are budding, the emerald green shoots of wild onions are popping up from the ground, and there are bouncing baby goats frolicking in the yard. Join Cam and Miss E at the kitchen table for a sneak peek at their plans for the farm, as well as check-ins and updates from fellow fools across the country.

The Waiting Game - 2/7/18 Feb 07, 2018

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After a couple of road trips, Cam’s finally back on the farm and suddenly spring seems right around the corner with lots of work to be done before this year’s planting begins. In the meantime, though, Cam and Miss E are waiting to find out if her most recent cancer treatment is working. Cam has a story demonstrating the true ingenuity of farmers, plus details on the best-loved chicken in Texas, and the tale of one fellow fool going from city living to his own homesteading adventure.

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