The Green Divas

Latest Episodes:

GD Foodies: Dr. Karen S. Lee on the Paleo Diet Nov 08, 2018

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GD Foodie Dr. Karen S. Lee talks about why she eats a primarily paleo diet and about her new book Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer. Yum.

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GD Politics: the politics of hate Nov 01, 2018

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Tired of all the hate, fear, anger and divisiveness out there? Let Max, Meg and Wayne whip a little wisdom of Yoda on you, and maybe some other helpful words and ideas. Always looking for hope. Find some here and please pass it on! And PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE VOTE!

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GD Mike Nowak Show: Batty for Bats Oct 30, 2018

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Mike and Peggy go completely bats on today's show. They welcome Dr. Joy O’Keefe , Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and the Director at the Center for Bat Research, Outreach, and Conservation at Indiana State University, who talks about this fascinating and often misunderstood mammal.

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GD Spirit Pub: Hakuna Frittata Oct 24, 2018

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What is your worry-free philosophy? A very silly and fun show about finding joy in the moment. GD Meg busted out her ukelele and there is singing involved...

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GD Mike Nowak Show: Greener Footprint Oct 22, 2018

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Mike and Peggy talk to landscape architect Marcus de la fleur, whose blog, Reshaping our Footprint One Watt at a Time, chronicles his attempts reduce the impact of his home and yard on our fragile planet, while illuminating how so many of us go astray and why there are so many roadblocks along the way.

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50 Shades of Green Divas: Diversity Oct 18, 2018

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The Green Divas dive into another aspect of diversity in environmentalism -- the lack of diversity in environmental organizations with Donna Hope. They also consider that women around the world are still disproportionately affected by the climate crisis with Dr. Paul Zeitz, author of Waging Justice. Of course, we have some Silly Science Facts w/ GD Max.

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GD Politics: Positive Politics? Oct 12, 2018

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Is there such a thing as positive politics? Or is it as Green Dude Wayne says, just an oxymoron. Well, we tried in this episode! We tried to focus our attention on the good things happening, and actions we can take. Of course, we talked a lot about voting and there are some crazy statistics you'll want to know about.

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GD Mike Nowak Show: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Oct 11, 2018

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Mike and Peggy broadcast from Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, just southwest of Chicago near Wilmington, Illinois, and talk to range of guests about one of the great grass restoration projects in the history of the planet.

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GD Spirit Pub: Forgiveness Oct 08, 2018

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"To err is human. To forgive divine." ~ Alexander Pope. Yup. This episode is all about forgiveness. GD Meg & Weenie Greenie Julie Bond Genovese share some experiences and some practical tips for practicing the fine art of forgiveness -- something we all need more of these days!

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GD Mike Nowak Show: Theater in the Garden Oct 05, 2018

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Mike and Peggy welcome the cast and director of Helianthus! a POWER FLOWER trots the GLOBE! to the studio. They're part of a group called Green Scene in Chicago, whose mission is “growing community and creativity in gardens.” The teen actors performed the play for free in a community garden wedged between a couple of three-flats on the north side of town.

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