April 24, 2016 - The "Whole Foods Effect," privatizing water systems, demystifying native plants

Summary: <p>After a week off due to surgery, Mike is back, along with co-host Peggy Malecki of <a href="http://www.nachicagonorth.com/" target="_blank">Natural Awakenings Chicago Magazine</a>. Patrick Barry has a <a href="https://chicagofarmreport.com/" target="_blank">Chicago Farm Report</a>, featuring a story about something that called the Whole Foods Effect. Jessica Fujan from <a href="http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/" target="_blank">Food and Water Watch</a> warns of creeping privatization of public water systems. Author and landscape designer Keith Nowakowski and Nick Fuller of <a href="http://naturalcommunities.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Natural Communities Native Plants</a> attempt to take some of the mystery out of using natives in backyard planting. Meteorologist Rick DiMaio reflects on challenges to fighting climate change and the role of local weather reports in education the public to the same.</p>