Reads four poems about farming by Wendall Barry, Miguel De Unamuno, and William Stafford. Reviews the book Righteous Porkchop by Nicolette Hahn Niman, environmentalist lawyer who investigated factory farms under Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Explores the parallels between Big Ag extremists and vegan animal liberationists. Gives a hopeful history and a dismal past and a hopeful future for backyard chickens. Introduces a program called "Food in the 'Hood" being started on the Westside.
Produced and Hosted by Tereza Coraggio
Production and Editing by Skidmark Bob http://popdefectradio.blogspot.com/
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Music: Explosions in the Sky, Cowboy Junkies, Thriving Ivory, and Snow
Includes a bonus interview of Nicolette Hahn Niman.