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**KunstlerCast – Conversations: Converging Catastrophes of the 21st Century**

James Howard Kunstler, author of “The Geography of Nowhere” and “The Long Emergency,” takes on suburban sprawl, disposable architecture and the end of the cheap oil era each week with program host Duncan Crary.

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KunstlerCast #188: Forecast 2012 Jan 05, 2012

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JHK discusses his forecast for 2012 and shares his New Year's resolution.

KunstlerCast #187: GOP Nominee? Dec 30, 2011

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JHK shares his take on the GOP candidates for the 2012 US election.

KunstlerCast #186: John Michael Greer Dec 22, 2011

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John Michael Greer, author of The Long Descent, The Wealth of Nature and, most recently, Apocalypse Not, joins JHK and Duncan by phone to speak about 2012 apocalypse scenarios, Green Wizardry, politics and techno narcissism. http://thearchdruidreport.blogspot.com

KunstlerCast #185: Duncan on Relocalize Vermont Dec 15, 2011

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In this episode, Duncan appears solo on a radio program called Relocalizing Vermont to talk about The KunstlerCast book and podcast and the influence that James Howard Kunstler has had on him. In this half-hour interview by Carl Etnier asks Duncan about the KunstlerCast came to be, why JHK alwasy seems to rip on Amory Lovins, the Y2K thing, and other topics. A caller from Britain asks about the prospects of re-villaging suburbia.

KunstlerCast #184: Fake Warrior Culture Dec 08, 2011

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James Howard Kunstler takes three listener calls all regarding different angles of professional sports and warrior culture.

KunstlerCast #183: In World Made By Hand Country Dec 01, 2011

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Jim's finally found himself a new home, and it's right on the edge of the place that inspired the fictional town of Union Grove in his World Made By Hand novels. Duncan brings listeners along for the scenic drive from Troy up to Washington County, before the two tour his new village and meet some of the locals.

KunstlerCast #182: Ken Avidor Nov 25, 2011

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JHK and Duncan speak by phone with artist and self-described muckraker Ken Avidor, who recently illustrated the KunstlerCast book.

KunstlerCast #181: A Collegiate Discussion of World Made By Hand Nov 17, 2011

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JHK takes questions from the students in a college English class who have just completed reading "World Made By Hand," a post-peak oil novel. These highly intelligent questions range in topic from the role of religion, violence, and narrative strategy of Wold Made By Hand. Jim also reveals his true feelings about George Lucas and his thoughts about making revisions to novels. Note: This episode contains cursewords.

KunstlerCast #180: Occupy Everything Nov 10, 2011

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James Howard Kunstler shares his thoughts on the Occupy movement sweeping America. It's going to be a dark and difficult time ahead for the U.S. and JHK thinks we may be heading into a period of mischief this spring. But he has a lot of faith in the younger generation because they're not cynical and they truly want to live in a country they're capable of caring about.

KunstlerCast #179: The Long Emergency vs. NYC's Resurgency Nov 03, 2011

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"The Long Emergency vs. NYC's Resurgency: A Debate about the Future of Cities" featuring Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Paul Steely White and author James Howard Kunstler. Jeff Olson of Alta Planning & Design moderates before an audience at Skidmore College. Oranized by Kim Marsella of the Skidmore Environmental Studies Department.

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