DO 260 - Hannah's Children w/ Catherine Pakaluk, Roxanne Ahern and Ashley
Doomer Optimism18 Maalis 2025

DO 260 - Hannah's Children w/ Catherine Pakaluk, Roxanne Ahern and Ashley

Roxanne Ahern and Katherine Pakalak, join Ashley to discuss the pressing issue of declining birth rates and the cultural implications of antinatalism. They explore the grim trends in population decline, the societal and technological factors influencing family dynamics, and the potential future of family structures. The conversation emphasizes the need for a cultural shift to support larger families and the importance of articulating the desirability of children in modern society. Roxanne, Katherine, and Ashley explore the intricate relationship between technology and human weaknesses, the critique of hyper-tech optimism, the paradox of women's happiness in the context of modern societal expectations, the complexity of childbearing choices, and the joy of parenthood. They discuss how technology can alleviate and exacerbate human challenges, the societal pressures on women regarding family and career, and the personal choices that lead to varying family dynamics. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the complexities of family planning, the risks associated with delaying parenthood, and the role of faith in shaping attitudes toward children. They emphasize the importance of intentionality in family planning and challenge societal norms prioritizing career over family. The discussion also highlights the value of children as blessings and the need for a supportive community in navigating family life.

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DO 302 - Starting a Farm and a Farm Store on Main Street

DO 302 - Starting a Farm and a Farm Store on Main Street

Geoffrey Long of Long Story Farms joins Jason to talk about what it actually takes to build a working farmstead part-time, the real challenges of scaling production and finding local markets, and why ...

10 Maalis 1h 6min

DO 301 - Open Source Civilization: Marcin Jakubowski of Open Source Ecology

DO 301 - Open Source Civilization: Marcin Jakubowski of Open Source Ecology

When Your Tractor Breaks, Open Source the Whole CivilizationMarcin Jakubowski, founder of Open Source Ecology, joins Ashley to talk about his 20-year project to open source the blueprints for civiliza...

4 Maalis 1h 14min

DO 300 - Celebrating 300 Episodes of Doomer Optimism

DO 300 - Celebrating 300 Episodes of Doomer Optimism

Three hundred episodes in, and we’re still here, still questioning, still laughing, still building.In this special 300th episode, we gather voices from across DO; past guests, hosts, collaborators, an...

25 Helmi 1h 18min

DO 299 - Small Scale Production, Henry George, and the Land Value Tax

DO 299 - Small Scale Production, Henry George, and the Land Value Tax

Willy Denner of Little Seed Gardens in Chatham, NY, joins Jason and returning co-host Nigel Best for a wide-ranging conversation about 32 years of small-scale organic farming, the economics of direct ...

17 Helmi 1h 46min

DO 298 - The Wool Empire, Faith, and Local Business

DO 298 - The Wool Empire, Faith, and Local Business

Jason is joined by Greg Cello to discuss his plan to build a regional wool industry in New England, starting with sheep on his Rhode Island homestead. This isn't just about producing sweaters; Greg se...

11 Helmi 1h 14min

DO 297: Mulberries in the Rain: Permaculture, Crisis, and Building Food Systems for the Future

DO 297: Mulberries in the Rain: Permaculture, Crisis, and Building Food Systems for the Future

How patient design and ideological diversity are reshaping food productionAshley sits down with Ryan Blosser and Trevor Piersol, co-founders of Shenandoah Permaculture Institute and authors of Mulberr...

3 Helmi 1h 11min

DO 296: Building Community in Fragmented Times

DO 296: Building Community in Fragmented Times

Ashley Fitzgerald sits down with Elizabeth Oldfield to explore how we can foster genuine connection across ideological and cultural divides and why it matters more than ever.Drawing on Elizabeth’s exp...

20 Tammi 1h 5min

DO 295 - Navigating the Evolution of Meat Production with Greg Gunthorp & Nate

DO 295 - Navigating the Evolution of Meat Production with Greg Gunthorp & Nate

Surviving Consolidation, One Pig at a TimeGreg Gunthorp, a fourth-generation Indiana hog farmer, joins Nate for a wide-ranging conversation about survival, stubbornness, and adaptation in the American...

13 Tammi 1h 40min

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