As always Dr. Karen S. Lee (aka EcoKaren) has dug in and analyzed details about something for us -- something about food. She's concerned about the new Lancet EAT-Lancet Commission report on what we should be eating for sustainability. One of the biggest problems being who funded the study. Listen to find out more! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jan 24, 2019•12 min
Yes, the mere mention of parasites makes most of us wince and itch. But there are those that are concerned about some parasites' extinction. Of course, not all parasites are created equal and certainly humans would wish for a few of them to evaporate into biological history. Find out why we should be a bit concerned from John Platt from The Revelator (publication of The Center for Biological Diversity) and The Extinction Countdown. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course fol...
Jan 17, 2019•8 min
GD Meg & Julie Genovese talk about grace and gratitude and their annual rituals around envisioning the year ahead every January. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jan 02, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
A silly and fun review of our fav moments of 2018 from the 50 shades of GDs show. There is a rather charming bit where GD Meg and GD Max bust out the ukulele and the guitar and sing. You'll know the song, so sing along! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Dec 28, 2018•29 min•Season 11Ep. 14
The GD un-pundits look back on some of the highlights of 2018, the big weird political year. What's ahead, especially for those of us who care about the environment, climate change? Hear great commentary from meteorologist Paul Douglas and Peter Monroe from Citizens Climate Lobby. And GD Max & GD Wayne each pick a potential 2020 democratic presidential candidate to highlight. Was supposed to be sort of a debate, but nothing much to debate yet, so just getting to know some of the early hopefu...
Dec 20, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
To some of us raising the white flag and surrendering seems impossible, but when you've done it and experienced the sweet relief, you'll want to try it again and again. Drawing from the 12 steps of AA, A Course In Miracles, Albert Einstein and their own experiences, GD Meg and WG Julie talk about why spiritual surrender is so important (if you want to find any peace of mind), and just how you can go about it. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @Th...
Dec 13, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
A year after an ordinance that would ban horse-drawn carriages in Chicago was introduced into City Council, it languishes in committee. Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins and Jodie Wiederkehr from Chicago Alliance for Animals talk about whether carriage horses are mistreated, and whether it makes sense to ban them entirely in major urban areas. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Dec 10, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
It's hard to imagine there is still climate change denial in the face of all this extreme weather we've been having, but... So, we got to talk to one of our favorite meteorologists, Paul Douglas about how and why climate is super-sizing weather events. And much more of course. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Dec 07, 2018•28 min•Season 11Ep. 13
Women and minorities made real progress in the 2018 midterm elections. There were many firsts in races across the country and there seems to be some obvious mandates and messages. Our un-pundits break things down a bit and focus on what's next. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Nov 26, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Mike and Peggy talk honey varietals (did you even know there were such things?) with Carrie Schloss, author of The Asheville Bee Charmer Cookbook . And where there's honey, there are bees--so they also get the scoop on the 2018 bee season with Jerry Gudauskas of the Illinois Beekeepers Association. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Nov 12, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Nov 08, 2018•14 min•Season 11Ep. 1
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! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Nov 01, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Oct 30, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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... Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Oct 24, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Oct 22, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Oct 18, 2018•27 min•Season 11Ep. 12
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. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Oct 12, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Oct 11, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
"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! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Oct 08, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Oct 05, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Our un-pundits weigh in on the shocking lack of civility that was highlighted in the Ford/Kavanaugh hearing, what it has stirred up in so many of us, and again, why it is so vitally important to vote. GD Max gets some great commentary from Lt. Gov of NY Kathy Hochul. We even get a song by Token Mitch Margo about Justice for Some. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Oct 02, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Members of Chicago Chicken Enthusiasts--and even a couple of chickens--join Mike and Peggy in studio to promote the 2018 Windy City Coop & Eco-Yard Tour and to explain how easy it can be to raise chickens in a big city. They even provide some musical entertainment. It's win, win, cluck! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Sep 28, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
After years of civil war and economic hardships, the Lemurs of Madagascar need help. These lil cuties are being eaten and captured for pet trade almost to extinction. Listen to John Platt of The Revelator discuss the situation and offer some ways that we can help. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Sep 21, 2018•8 min
Do we now live in a "post-recycling" world? Marta Keane, Recycling Program Specialist for Will County, explains to Mike and Peggy what can and can’t be recycled, and whether it still makes sense to participate in recycling programs. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Sep 14, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Do you love animals? Are you like us and talk to random pigeons, sparrows and squirrels? Delight in any and all wild creatures that appear in your world? We love our local wildlife and appreciate the messages they bring to us. GD Meg and WG Julie share some fun stories and ways to love your local wildlife. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Sep 12, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Did you know over 80% of used clothing ends up in landfills! and because so much of it is made from synthetic fibers, it doesn't biodegrade very well. In honor of fashion week, we thought we'd take a deeper dive into the reasons that the fashion industry is recognized as the world’s second largest polluter. We're all about slow fashion. Please listen to find out more! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and Y...
Sep 05, 2018•33 min•Season 11Ep. 11
Mike Nowak and Peggy Malecki talk with Carey Gillam, author of Whitewash: The Story of Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science. Gilliam reports on a recent $289 million court judgement against the Monsanto Company and its weedkiller Roundup. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Aug 30, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
John Platt, editor if The Revelator and Extinction Countdown offers us some excellent tips for ways that we can all take action to help wildlife -- both locally in our own backyards (literally) and globally. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Aug 29, 2018•10 min
NEW SERIES! GDp (GD Politics, and the GD isn't necessarily what you think... we think of it as Gross Domestic Politics!) If you care about clean air, water and food and you want to see social justice for everyone, this podcast is for you. Green Divas Maxine Margo & Megan McWilliams and Green Dude Wayne Bouchard are going to dig in and try to make sense of the current political scene, especially as it relates to climate change, pollution, and human rights. Please check out our TikTok @officia...
Aug 24, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
NEW GD PODCAST SERIES! We heart Mike Nowak & Peggy Malecki. Mike has been one of our regular Green Dudes (or Devos as he likes to say "are we not green? are we not devo?" you have to be over a certain age to get that reference. Yes, Mike is whacky, he's fun and does great radio offering information and entertaining commentary on growing stuff and the environment. Enjoy this specially edited version of The Mike Nowak Show w/ Peggy Malecki in your GD podcast feed every week (we think). Please ...
Aug 24, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
