December 17, 2017 – The Gutting of America’s Natural Areas




The Mike Nowak Show Podcasts show

Summary: <p>Adam Federman of The Nation Magaine reports on his investigative series, <a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/the-plot-to-sell-americas-wilderness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Plot to Loot America’s Wilderness</a> about how our natural areas are in danger of being turned over to mining and oil interests. Friend of the show, farmer and activist <a href="https://www.vercolioosmundforcongress.com/">Beth Vercolio-Osmund</a> talks about her decision to run for the Illinois 16th Congressional District seat. She is joined in studio by Whitney Richardson, co-director of the <a href="http://logansquarefarmersmarket.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Logan Square Farmers Market</a>, regional development manager for <a href="https://thekitchencommunity.org/where-were-growing/chicago/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Kitchen Community Chicago</a>. </p>