Best Poly Crisis Podcasts (2025)

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EP 502: Energy Abundance (ft. Sarah Hunt of Rainey Center) 39:21

20h ago39:21

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In Episode 502 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Sarah Hunt of the Rainey Center. They discuss conservative conservationism, energy abundance, budget reconciliation, making nuclear appealing to women, and much more. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Watch on YouTube Follow Sarah on X and Instagram Follow Rainey Center online and on Twitter/X Rai…

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Life Always Gives to Life: There Is Nothing to Fear 38:53

1d ago38:53

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In this Wednesday Night Dharma Talk, Keido Troy Fernandez, a 13th generation native New Mexican and Zen priest at Upaya, tenderly weaves together ancestral wisdom, land-based practice, and Buddhist teachings. Drawing from his grandmother’s dichos (sayings) and experiences from a lifetime of practice, he explores the boundless courage of a planted s…

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Brilliant Minds: BONUS podcast with Kate Raworth, Indy Johar & James Lock at the Festival of Debate 1:53:10

3d ago1:53:10

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We are honoured to bring to Accidental Gods, a recording of three of our generation's leading thinkers in conversation at the Festival of Debate in Sheffield, hosted by Opus. This is an unflinching conversation, but it's absolutely at the cutting edge of imagineering: this lays out where we're at and what we need to do, but it also gives us roadmap…

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Farm as Church, Land as Lover: Community. farming and food with Abel Pearson of Glasbren 1:16:50

6d ago1:16:50

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We all know the future rests upon us building heart-grounded, spirit-led communities that link humanity to the Web of Life. We know that the key to this is building reciprocal relationships with our food and the land from which it comes. Doing this is…harder. So this week, we're speaking with Abel Pearson of Glasbren. Abel is a friend of the podcas…

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EP 501: Clean Water Isn't Political (ft. Joe Trotter) 40:58

7d ago40:58

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In Episode 501 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back her friend and past guest of the show, Joe Trotter. Since Joe last joined the program, he switched jobs from ALEC to Texans for Clean Water. In this episode, listeners will learn about Joe's new role, what Texans for Clean Water strives to accomplish, why clean water isn't politica…

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Living with the Fundamental Truth of Impermanence 42:33

8d ago42:33

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In this Wednesday Night Dharma Talk, Roshi Jan Chozen Bays provides a grounded and practical reflection on the teaching of impermanence. She explores impermanence (anicca) as one of Buddhism’s three fundamental marks of existence and guides us through both the challenges and gifts of impermanence. Drawing on personal stories and examples from music…

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The Progress Paradox- Technological Power Without Perspective 33:36

10d ago33:36

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Working from the Inside Out: Paths to Personal and Global Transformation with Renée Lertzman 1:09:54

13d ago1:09:54

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We've known for decades that the 'Yell, Tell and Sell' strategy of belittling people, endeavouring to cajole—or shame—them into some kind of change doesn't work - in fact it can't work. It's not how we're wired. Cognitive neuroscience has been telling us this for decades but it's only recently that people have begun to listen. One of those who has …

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EP 500: Living a High-Carbon Lifestyle (ft. Hon. Jason Isaac) 35:10

14d ago35:10

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In Episode 500 of District of Conservation, Gabriella celebrates 500 episodes of the podcast with guest Jason Isaac, a former Texas state lawmaker and experienced energy policy analyst. Jason is founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute. Jason discusses his background, living a high-carbon lifestyle, starting an energy trade association, if …

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Becoming Intimate 48:51

15d ago48:51

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In this Wednesday Night Dharma Talk coinciding with Upaya’s Being With Dying program, Frank Ostaseski breaks open the conversation of caring for those near death or in the dying process. Like curling up with a good book, Frank draws us in with stories of love and intimacy, of tender care, and loss. Going beyond the procedural instructions of engage…

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Becoming Earth: How Life Transformed a Rock into a Living Planet 29:41

19d ago29:41

29:41

Ever wonder how our planet became the only known celestial body teeming with life? Our latest episode takes you on a 4.5-billion-year journey from Earth's fiery beginnings to today's interconnected living systems. Discover how microbes shaped continents, plankton created our atmosphere, and animals engineered entire landscapes. This isn't just Eart…

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EP 499: Fisherman Core, Markups, IRA Green Subsidy Phaseouts 37:56

19d ago37:56

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In Episode 499 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup on the latest House Committee markups on the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and her thoughts on the hot new Fisherman Core trend and if it'll lead to more consumers going fishing. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts Midnight Land Sales in Reconciliati…

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The Others Within Us: Meeting our Spirit Guides and other entities with Bob Falconer 1:11:31

20d ago1:11:31

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Our world is more magical than we know - more than we can know. Increasing numbers of us are realising that the 'citadel theory of mind' where we see ourselves as isolated units within the boundaries of our own skulls is not how the world works. But if it isn't, then how do we make sense of the worlds beyond consensus reality? How do we engage with…

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The Meaning of Life 37:54

22d ago37:54

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In this Wednesday Night Dharma Talk, Buddhist philosopher David Loy traces humanity’s evolving quest for meaning through historical religious frameworks. Loy examines how humanity’s search for purpose has evolved through the ages – from ancient civilizations that found meaning in appeasing a cosmic order to the rise of salvation religions promising…

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Awareness In Action: Solidarity with Joan Halifax (Part 6 – May) 1:30:23

23d ago1:30:23

1:30:23

In this powerful talk from the Awakened Action series, Roshi Joan Halifax explores how solidarity can transform our shared and interwoven world during these critical times. After a warm introduction, Roshi begins, “From a Buddhist point of view, solidarity is expressed through mutual support, through shared responsibility… we emphasize the experien…

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From Hyper-Consumer to Active Global Citizen: Rediscovering Community in a Changing Climate 37:25

27d ago37:25

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As Trump's tariff policies trigger economic uncertainty, consumer confidence is dropping. With those new tariffs rattling global markets, we're seeing something remarkable: Americans consuming less while becoming more engaged as citizens. This shift—from shopping mall to town hall, from consumer mindset to civic responsibility—creates an opening fo…

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Radical Change: Building a Parallel Economy with Peter Kemp of Citizen Coin 1:20:14

27d ago1:20:14

1:20:14

We are living through a time between stories—where the old economic narratives of scarcity, extraction, and separation are crumbling, and a new one is seeking to be born. At the heart of this transition is the question: What do we truly value, and how do we express that value in ways that nourish life? Imagine a society where every act of care, con…

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EP 498: Trump FY26 Budget & Alcatraz 2.0 32:11

29d ago32:11

32:11

In Episode 498 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a new roundup on trending stories. She mentions landing on Substack's list of rising Climate & Environment newsletters, DOI opening up public lands to new fishing and hunting opportunities, President Trump's FY 2026 budget proposals for cutting green spending and why he should preserve the N…

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Exploring Dharma Together 49:26

29d ago49:26

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In this unique and powerful Wednesday Night Dharma Talk, Roshi Joan Halifax displays the poise and clarity of practice. Unexpectedly, she turns the talk into a dialogue with the audience as she reflects on the profound circumstances we find ourselves in as sentient beings today. With the main theme of how to hold up the Three Treasures—Buddha, Dhar…

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SPP 2025 Sesshin Day 6: Living the Bodhisattva Way 1:07:27

1M ago1:07:27

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In this closing talk from the last day of Spring Practice Period Sesshin, the faculty of the practice period weave together final reflections on the vows and actions of true bodhisattvas. Sensei Monshin shares a moving story from Bryan Stevenson’s book “Just Mercy” about an unnamed woman who lost her grandson to violence transforming into what Stev…

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SPP2025 Sesshin Day 5: Destiny of a Nation: The Bodhisattva Practice of Kind Speech 47:32

1M ago47:32

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In this talk during the fifth full day of Spring Practice Period Sesshin, Sensei Cynthia Ryotan explores the fourth of the bodhisattva’s methods of guidance: kind speech. She fames the importance of kind speech but quoting Dogen, “You should ponder the fact that kind speech is not just praising the merits of others, it has the power to turn the des…

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SPP2025 Sesshin Day 3: The Four Methods of Guidance: Beneficial Action, Identity Action 50:14

1M ago50:14

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In this third full day of Spring Practice Period Sesshin, Sensei Monshin explores the concepts of beneficial action and identity action from Dogen’s Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance. She identifies beneficial action as “skillfully benefiting all classes of sentient beings,” noting our tendency to exclude certain beings or neglect long-term co…

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SPP2025 Sesshin Day 2: The Four Bodhisattva Vows: The Nourishment of Endless Practice 48:40

1M ago48:40

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In this second full day of Spring Practice Period Sesshin, Sensei Shinzan explores the Four Bodhisattva Vows as expressions of what Suzuki Roshi described as an “inflexible determination to carry out one’s will even through an infinite series of rebirths.” While “inflexible determination” might sound rigid, Shinzan suggests this determination can b…

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SPP2025 Sesshin Day 1: No Gift, No Giver: Dogen’s Method of Guidance on Generosity 36:44

1M ago36:44

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In this talk during the Spring Practice Period Sesshin, Sensei Ryotan explores the first of Dogen’s Four Methods of Guidance: Dana (generosity). Dogen himself lived in a tumultuous era of social upheaval, war, […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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SPP 2025: Building the Container: Opening Remarks for Sesshin 59:06

1M ago59:06

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In this opening talk for the Spring Practice Period Sesshin, Senseis Monshin, Ryotan, and Shinzan offer their remarks and suggestions to make the most of the deep quiet and practice of sesshin. Sensei Shinzan explains […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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EP 497: Fund Tax Cuts with Inflation Reduction Act Repeal (ft. Joshua Loucks) 28:37

1M ago28:37

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In Episode 497 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Joshua Loucks, a research associate at the Cato Institute and co-author of the new study, "The Budgetary Cost of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Subsidies." Tune in to learn about the economic and environmental implications of keeping the inflation-inducing IRA law in place. The…

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EP 496: Spain's Renewable Energy Crisis, EPA Tackles PFAS , Fund Tax Cuts with IRA Repeal 33:53

1M ago33:53

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In Episode 496 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of the blackouts in Spain caused by going 100% renewables, the EPA announcing a PFAS action plan for drinking water, and SHOW NOTES April 22nd, 2025: Spain hits first weekday of 100% renewable power on national grid Javier Blas Tweet on Spain Grid Javier Blas Tweet: First Green Ene…

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Beyond Zero Sum: Rehumanising our Conflicts with Carm Aufderheide of NorthStar Training Solutions 1:35:41

1M ago1:35:41

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All flourishing is mutual, that's a given. And yet the schisms in our culture, the tribal divides and limbic hijack seem to grow deeper and more powerful by the day. It doesn't have to be like this. We do have the tools of connection, of genuine listening, of offering trust to gain trust and offering respect to gain respect, we just need to know ho…

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The Ten Paramitas: Crossing to the Other Shore 48:57

1M ago48:57

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In this dharma talk during Spring Practice Period Sesshin, Sensei Shinzan thoroughly explores the Ten Paramitas (Perfections) of Mahayana Buddhism. He works backward from the tenth to the first, covering knowledge, powers, vow, […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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True Compassion on the Bodhisattva Path: SPP2025 (Part 5) 48:25

1M ago48:25

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In this second Zazenkai day talk of Spring Practice Period, Sensei Shinzan explores the essence of compassion in Buddhism. He begins with a Matrix-inspired question to illustrate the Bodhisattva vow: “Somebody tells you, […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Aspiration in the Fire of Our Times: SPP2025 (Part 3) 34:57

1M ago34:57

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In this first Zazenkai day of Spring Practice Period, Sensei Monshin delivers a poignant talk in her naturally calm and lighthearted way. Monshin reflects on this opportunity to practice and asks us to […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Opening the Text: Faces of Compassion: SPP2025 (Part 2) 50:32

1M ago50:32

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In this session of the Spring Practice Period, Senseis Monshin and Ryotan, introduce participants to Taigen Dan Leighton’s Faces of Compassion – the text of focus for the practice period. Sensei Ryotan emphasizes that bodhisattvas are […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Entering the Bodhisattva’s Embrace: SPP2025 Living In The Embrace of The Bodhisattvas (Part 1) 1:15:59

1M ago1:15:59

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In this opening session of Spring Practice Period, Senseis Monshin, Shinzan, and Ryotan warmly welcome participants to explore “Living in the Embrace of the Bodhisattva Path.” Sensei Monshin begins by speaking to the ancient tradition […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Awareness In Action: Justice with Valerie Brown (Part 5 – April) 1:34:41

1M ago1:34:41

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In this session of the Awareness in Action series, Valerie Brown passionately meets us at the crossroads of spiritual practice and social action. As democracy trembles and DEI programs face systematic dismantling, […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Transforming America: The Coming Storm of Trump's Second Term: Part Three (Eco-Edition) 28:54

1M ago28:54

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NOTE: This episode from November 2024, just before he took office, predicted Trump's impact with eerie accuracy. Listen to understand what's happening now—and more importantly, what comes next. And even more importantly — what you can do about it. As Trump's second term approaches, this episode explores the staggering scope of environmental rollbac…

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Red Pill/Blue Pill, Green Pill/True Pill – Creating a Media Commons with Debs Grayson of Opus Independents 1:24:28

1M ago1:24:28

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Our legacy - or status quo - media is owned and run by billionaires for billionaires and the stories they promote are the ones that will keep us all in line. How do we shift the global narrative towards a future of mutual flourishing? It is axiomatic of this podcast that stories – the good and the bad – are what got us to where we are. We are a sto…

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The Power of Great Vow: Samantabhadra and Jizo Bodhisattva 44:31

1M ago44:31

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In this Wednesday Night Dharma Talk during Spring Practice Period, Sensei Monshin explores the archetypal energies of two bodhisattvas – Samantabhadra and Jizo. She begins by asking what sustains our practice and effort, answering simply: […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Transforming America: The Coming Storm of Trump's Second Term: Part Two 40:22

2M ago40:22

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NOTE: This episode from November 2024, just before he took office, predicted Trump's impact with eerie accuracy. Listen to understand what's happening now—and more importantly, what comes next. And even more importantly — what you can do about it. How Trump Plans to Remake America In this second of three episodes, we explore how Trump's return to p…

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How to Save the World - tipping points of social diffusion with Katie Patrick of Hello World Labs 1:18:42

2M ago1:18:42

1:18:42

'If you're not changing the numbers, you're not changing the world.' So says this week's guest, Katie Patrick. Katie Patrick is a Silicon Valley based environmental engineer, climate action designer, and author of How to Save the World: How to Make Changing the World the Greatest Game We've Ever Played, now taught in Harvard University’s graduate p…

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EP 495: Australian Study Claims Dogs 'Bad' for Environment 10:34

2M ago10:34

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In Episode 495 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a new climate scapegoat: pet dogs. Learn about a new ridiculous study from Australia claiming pet dogs are bad for the environment. SHOW NOTES Pacific Conservation Environment: Bad dog? The environmental effects of owned dogs Bad News for Man’s Best Friend: Dogs Are Environmental Villa…

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EP 494: Gov. Polis Violates 2nd Amendment in Colorado (ft. Ava Flanell) 29:50

2M ago29:50

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In Episode 494 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back firearms instructor and Colorado gun rights activist Ava Flanell to the podcast. Ava discusses Gov. Polis signing a semi-automatic firearms ban, SB 25-300, into law and how Colorado Parks and Wildlife is being roped into this anti-gun scheme against the Pittman-Robertson Act, how C…

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Bodhisattva Manjushri and Wisdom for Our Times 41:13

2M ago41:13

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In this week’s Wednesday Night Dharma Talk, during the Spring Practice Period, Sensei Ryotan Cynthia Kear draws our attention to the foundational importance of vows, urging us to “Trust yourself and your dedication to […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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Bonus: Thoughts from the Edge - If the current system is not fit for purpose, what's our core response? 35:02

2M ago35:02

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Suppose we accept that the current system is not broken - it is doing what it was always designed to do - which is to shovel wealth and power from the many to the few at a human scale and from the more-than-human world to the industrial/technical maw of predatory capitalism at an ecological scale. This is a death cult and it is in its death throes,…

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Transforming America: The Coming Storm of Trump's Second Term: Part One 40:01

2M ago40:01

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NOTE: This episode from November 2024, just before he took office, predicted Trump's impact with eerie accuracy. Listen to understand what's happening now—and what comes next. Introduction The unthinkable has happened — Donald Trump has been re-elected president. Despite experiencing the most destructive presidency in history, America chose him aga…

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Wellbeing: It’s about wholeness, not happiness - with Dr Mark Fabian, author of Beyond Happy 1:48:00

2M ago1:48:00

1:48:00

We grow up thinking we want to be happy (or at least, not-sad). But happiness isn't enough. What we need is wellbeing, and as Dr Mark Fabian quotes in the dedication to his book, Beyond Happy, "Wellbeing is about wholeness, not happiness, and wholeness is so much more demanding than happiness.' So what is wholeness, and what does it demand of us? A…

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EP 493: Coal, Public Lands, Reconciliation, Tariffs 33:55

2M ago33:55

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In Episode 493 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup on current events: the new coal executive order, if public lands will be tied to budget reconciliation discussion, and the impacts of broad tariffs on guns, ammo, and fishing tackle. SHOW NOTES PROTECTING AMERICAN ENERGY FROM STATE OVERREACH Independent Women’s Center for Energy an…

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The Heart of Boundlessness: Bringing Prajna Paramita Home 45:15

2M ago45:15

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In this Wednesday Night concluding talk of the Prajnaparamita series, Kodo explores how these ancient teachings can be brought into everyday life through the practice of deep attention and appreciation. […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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A Longing for Belonging: Shifting the Cultural Paradigm with Looby Macnamara and Leona Johnson 1:23:58

2M ago1:23:58

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If we are in the midst of the Great Derangement (thank you Amitav Ghosh), what tools do we have to help us shape a system that is actually fit for purpose? Who are our elders and what can they teach us? How do we learn to listen to our heart's (and hearts') desire and shape the communities of place, passion and purpose that will allow us to emerge …

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EP 492: Cherry Blossoms on America's Public Lands 13:24

2M ago13:24

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In Episode 492 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her first Tidal Basin cherry blossom scouting trip in several years and how National Park Service lands, managed by Dept of Interior, serve as a backdrop for sakura each spring. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Restoring, Preserving, and Enriching the National MALL VERIFY: Yes, it's il…

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A Clearing Opens – Finding Our Way Through Boundlessness 41:29

2M ago41:29

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In this dharma talk, Fushin discusses the Empty Bowl Sutra and its relationship to the Diamond Sutra, presenting them as complementary teachings about emptiness or boundlessness, and the bodhisattva path. […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot

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