Michael Shuman discusses the importance of localization in economic development and provides steps to implement localization. He shares success stories of local investing and highlights the obstacles that hinder localization. Michael also talks about his current projects, including the Locopedia initiative. He emphasizes the need for individuals to shift their behavior and invest locally, and expresses hope for the future through the engagement of younger generations and indigenous communities. He encourages citizens to engage with their local government and advocates for the creation of local investment funds. Takeaways ● Localization promotes economic development by focusing on local ownership and self-reliance. ● Shifting 10% of spending and 1% of savings into local businesses can have a significant impact. ● Investing locally not only benefits individuals but also contributes to the vibrancy and growth of the community. ● Engaging with local government and advocating for the creation of local investment funds can support localization efforts.

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This episode includes music by Ernestine Washington & Washington Temple Choir, Thomas A. Dorsey & Mahalia Jackson, Staple Singers, Faith Temple Church Choir (pictured), Supreme Angels, Gospel Silhouettes, and others.

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Frances Sanders. On this week’s program, Frances Sanders, the mother of Johnathan Sanders, describes details of the death of her son on July 8th 2013 in Stonewall, Mississippi. The deadly encounter in Stonewall, Mississippi captured national attention. Witnesses said the 39-year-old man had words with Officer Herrington at a gas station around 10 pm. Witnesses said Sanders struggled to escape the choke hold and said he couldn't breathe. He died on the scene. Sanders was exercising one of his horses on the night of July 8 when he had a brief verbal exchange with Herrington at a gas station in Stonewall. Herrington later stopped Sanders and an altercation ensued. During the struggle, Herrington applied a chokehold to Sanders, who later died. A Clarke County grand jury declined to indict white Stonewall police officer Kevin Herrington for the death of an African American man named Jonathan Sanders in July 2015. The grand jury report states that Sanders’ death was the result of “manual asphyxia associated with acute cocaine toxicity.” It also found that Herrington’s stop of Sanders was legal because the officer suspected Sanders was involved in drug activity.

Phoebe Barnard, founder of the Stable Planet Alliance, discusses her current work in public policy, national development, and filmmaking. She addresses global challenges like Earth overshoot and climate change, emphasizing the importance of both bottom-up and top-down approaches in shaping human behavior towards sustainability. ● The Stable Planet Alliance’s mission is to raise awareness about population, consumption, inequality, and rights, with a focus on empowering women. ● Earth overshoot, where our population and consumption exceed the planet's capacity, is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. ● Women's empowerment and the use of marketing and messaging are crucial in changing human behavior towards sustainability. ● Some potential solutions include investment in women and girls, cultural shifts away from pronatalism, and leveraging media narratives and marketing for behavior change.

This episode includes music by Ernestine Washington & Washington Temple Choir, Thomas A. Dorsey & Mahalia Jackson, Staple Singers, Faith Temple Church Choir (pictured), Supreme Angels, Gospel Silhouettes, and others.

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Janice Milo shares thoughts about the mission of her organization, Share Your Blessings, Inc. located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Rupert Read, a philosophy professor and climate activist, discusses his transition from academia to activism and his involvement in Extinction Rebellion. Rupert discusses how the Climate Majority Project aims to mobilize people deeply concerned about the climate crisis, which should be all of us. He highlights examples of community climate action and the role of professions like insurance and law. ● Examples of community climate action include initiatives like iFarm, which focuses on food growing and community resilience. ● Many lawyers are working pro bono for climate protesters or suing fossil fuel companies in class action lawsuits. ● The business model of insurance is fundamentally threatened by ecological and climate deterioration. ● Taking action in the face of the climate crisis can build community, provide purpose, and contribute to mental well-being.