Patrick Ophuls: "Energy, Politics, and The Future"
Today, ecologist, political scientist, and author Patrick Ophuls joins Nate to discuss his new book, The Tragedy of Industrial Civilization and The Future of Politics. As he's been doing for his lifet...
30 Marras 20221h 9min
Energy Gratitude | Frankly #18
This week, most of the United States celebrates Thanksgiving. As we think about the things we are grateful for - family, food, football, dogs etc. - we don't often remember to recognize energy's role...
24 Marras 20226min
Vandana Shiva: "Agroecology and The Great Simplification"
Today, ecology activist and regenerative agriculture advocate Vandana Shiva joins me to discuss how her lifetime of work has shaped the way she sees the world. From chaining herself to trees to winnin...
23 Marras 20221h 10min
Russia - Be Careful What We Wish For | Frankly #17
We were reminded this week of how precarious and dangerous the ongoing NATO/Russia situation is. An errant missile in Poland on Tuesday nearly started World War III (thankfully - cooler heads prevaile...
18 Marras 202211min
Jon Erickson: "Illusions, Power and the Political Economy"
On this episode, Nate is joined by Sustainability Science and Policy Professor Jon Erickson. He and Nate dive into Jon's new book The Progress Illusion: Reclaiming our Future from the Fairytale of Eco...
16 Marras 20221h 22min
7 Boundaries of Climate Concern | Frankly #16
In the midst of the COP27 in Egypt and one of the warmest Wisconsin Novembers on record, this week's Frankly is a reflection on the boundaries with which humans use to think about the threat of climat...
11 Marras 202213min
Arthur Berman: "The Devil is in the Diesel"
On this episode, petroleum geologist Arthur Berman returns to discuss recent diesel shortages and go into depth on the importance of diesel and the complexity of getting it and other products from a b...
9 Marras 20221h 15min
7 Realities - No Matter Who Wins
With the upcoming election, citizens of the USA once again align our beliefs and dreams with our 'favored'' political party, while often showing disdain and ridicule for the opposition. There is an un...
4 Marras 20229min
