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
Like GD Meg said, "if you are stuck in the cave, you might was well decorate it!" Weenie Greenie Julie Bond Genovese and GD Meg talk about ways to be the light when you are stuck in the dark. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Aug 14, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Why did we develop a cultural obsession with lawns? We spoke with a couple of experts to understand the historical significance, why we really don't need them, and in fact why we are mostly better off without them. Listen, learn and share! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jul 30, 2018•30 min•Season 11Ep. 10
Yup. It's that time again folks. You don't have to be into astrology to experience the effects of Mercury Retrograde. This episode offers great advice for ANYTIME, but extra useful during this astrological event. WG Julie & GD Meg offer some cosmic insight and great practical advice. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jul 26, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Fresh water mussels are quickly disappearing. Listen to this GDs Heart Wildlife episode with John R. Platt to learn why it is a big problem and what we can do about it. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jul 20, 2018•10 min
The first of our new GD series, the GD Spirit Pub for rebel souls, earth angels and courageous hearts. Because we believe we chose this crazy human existence, we’re here to ponder upon the challenges, the meaning and purpose. Cheers to you for tuning in to your soul, and joining us at the GD Spirit Pub, for a pint of joy and to en-lighten up. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jul 13, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We love films, some TV and of course live music events, but the waste created by the production of these entertainments is horrifying to any green diva or dude. Listen to this entertaining episode to learn some interesting facts and hear from several eco-heroes, who are working hard to make the industry more sustainable and socially responsible. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jul 02, 2018•29 min•Season 11Ep. 9
Green Diva Meg chats with Ed Begley, following up on a recent trip to his gorgeous platinum LEED certified home. And he dishes a bit about his latest fun acting gigs. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jun 20, 2018•23 min
As we watch resources for human survival (water, air, food, etc.) dwindle to dangers levels in some parts of the world, we have to start talking about population and ways we can mitigate our compounding growth. There are now over 7 billion people on this earth competing for space and resources. What we can we do? Listen to father of the modern population discussion, Dr. Paul Ehrlich and Bob Walker, president of the population institute talk about the underlying issues and ways we can address ......
Jun 12, 2018•33 min•Season 11Ep. 8
John R. Platt, editor of The Revelator and author of Extinction Countdown shares some good news about how one scientist has discovered a way to help catch elephant poachers using their own poop. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Jun 04, 2018•7 min
This episode is timely with that massive beast the Farm Bill flopping around in congress... What we really need is more small sustainable farms and regional farm systems. So much to talk about when it comes to farms, but here we talk a bit about farmers markets, CSAs, slow money, and investing in local sustainable farms. oh and goats. enjoy! and of course, please pass it on. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ...
May 21, 2018•28 min•Season 11Ep. 7
A little good news for a change... Amur Leopards were poised to be extinct with only about 30 of these gorgeous big cats left in the world, but humans stepped up and helped provide a safe habitat and they are now up to a population of 103! Still not perfect, but going in the right direction. Great report from wildlife Green Dude John R. Platt, who writes Extinction Countdown and edits The Revelator for The Center for Biological Diversity. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of cou...
Apr 27, 2018•8 min
This earth day, we've decided to focus on activism and optimism -- because we really need both, not just on earth day, but every day! Hear wise words from Ed Begley, Jr., Climate Mama (Harriet Shugarman), some climate positive music by Mitch Margo and much more! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Apr 18, 2018•21 min•Season 11Ep. 6
A topic we have covered a few times and each time, there is more interesting stuff to consider. We need to stop making the topic of death so taboo and educate ourselves about the most eco-friendly and natural ways to say goodbye to our bodies. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Apr 12, 2018•27 min
Wonderful conversation in the studio with GD Max, Elly Lessin and Green Dude Josh Rasp about the Mankind Project. Tune in and pass it on! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Mar 30, 2018•37 min
It seems like kids are breaking through invisible barriers and are demanding to be heard as in the case of Juliana vs. the US government, which is a landmark constitutional climate lawsuit. We talked with environmental legal experts Maya Van Rossum, author of Green Amendment: Securing our right to a healthy environment; and John Parker who is an environmental law advocate, professor and activist. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ;...
Mar 16, 2018•30 min•Season 11Ep. 4
What happens with Fisher Stevens and Leonardo DiCaprio get together? Powerful documentaries like Before the Flood -- that's what happens! Green Diva Meg chats with Fisher Stevens, award-winning actor, director producer and activist on his latest film Before the Flood and how he and Leo decided to make this gorgeous and important documentary. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Mar 09, 2018•18 min
Important discussions about pollution, poverty and environmental equality with Van Jones, Reverend Yearwood, Vien Troung. And of course some silly science facts by GD Max. Please listen and share! Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Mar 01, 2018•34 min•Season 11Ep. 3
The first in our Green Dude podcast series with Woodrow Clark, PhD on why Nikola Tesla was right about energy and the evolution of green energy. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Feb 23, 2018•15 min
Award-winning actor and activist James Cromwell and Pramilla Malick, environmental activist and founder of Protect Orange County talk about the CPV power plant, the Percoco trial, corruption and our mounting climate crisis. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Feb 14, 2018•27 min•Season 11Ep. 2
The first of this season's long line of awesome Green Dude segments starts of course with Green Divo Mike Nowak, of the Mike Nowak Show. We rant about a few things, have some laughs and even talk about climate change substance a bit. Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube...
Feb 05, 2018•24 min
