Podcast
Planet Philadelphia
Hosted by Kay Wood · EN
Planet Philadelphia radio show has been exploring how environmental issues intersect in complex ways in every aspect of society since 2015. We discuss this with national/global experts such as the former first female president of Ireland, a Nobel Laureate, security experts, scientists, filmmakers, politicians, community members, and more. Planet Philadelphia airs 4:00-5:00 PM 1st & 3rd Friday/month on WGGT-LP 92.9 FM in Philadelphia & gtownradio.com. Podcasts of show are available after broadcast.
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No Option But Sabotage, Understanding Radical Climate Activists, Thomas Zeitzoff, 7/17/2026
2w ago00:50:18Tap to summarizeThomas Zeitzoff, professor, School of Public Affairs at American University, traces the origins, rise, fall and potential rise again of the radical climate movement. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Please support Planet Philadelphia and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/. Thank you.
Transcribe →Joshua Jackson, saving our imperiled public lands 7/3/2026
4w ago00:27:10Tap to summarizeJoshua Jackson, founder of the Forgotten Lands Project, discusses his recent book, “The Enduring Wild: A Journey into California’s Public Lands”, and the BLM lands of our West. US wild lands are at risk from federal action today. Planet Philadelphia airs 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Please support Planet Philadelphia and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/. Thank you!
Transcribe →Björn Embrén, saving city trees 7/3/2026
4w ago00:28:17Tap to summarizeBjörn Embrén former tree specialist for the City of Stockholm. His technique, the “Stockholm tree pit” method has completely transformed how to sustain these essential urban trees in paved-over urban spaces. Planet Philadelphia airs 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Please support Planet Philadelphia and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/. Thank you!
Transcribe →Sustainability in Colleges/Universities, 6/19/26
Jun 2000:44:46Tap to summarizeEtsuko Hoshino-Browne, Janis Chakars, and Sister Pat Hutchinson, Neumann University on their sustainability efforts, and advice for other institutions. Planet Philadelphia airs 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Please support Planet Philadelphia and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/. Thank you!
Transcribe →Inspiring global conference on phasing out fossil fuel, Nikki Reisch, CIEL, 6/5/26
Jun 2000:46:34Tap to summarizeNikki Reisch, Director of the Center for International Environmental Law’s (CIEL) Climate and Energy Program. She attended the ground-breaking conference held in Columbia and reports on the legal, policy, and social developments that occurred and where this group of nations (almost 60 countries) is going next.Please support Planet Philadelphia and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/. Thank you.
Transcribe →What’s the Deal with Microgrids? Cameron Brooks, 5/15/2026
May 1600:52:44Tap to summarizeCameron Brooks, Executive Director, Think Microgrid will explain the various types of microgrids, their advantages and the challenges related to their deployment. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Please support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
Transcribe →Local Resilience Training and Planning, Susan Christian, Dominique London and Allison Wright 5/1/26
May 301:01:25Tap to summarizeEscalating weather emergencies and waning Federal support means preparedness by individuals and communities is more essential than ever. Guests: Susan Christian, Dominique London and Allison Wright. Allison and Susan are active members and leaders in GREAT (Germantown Residents for Economic Alternatives Together). Dominique London recently hosted an emergency preparedness 101 series for GREAT. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Please support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
Transcribe →Women’s Contributions to Solving the Climate Crisis; Osprey Orielle Lake 4/17/25
Apr 1800:40:00Tap to summarizeOsprey Orielle Lake is the Founder and Executive Director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International. She will talk about her work, the Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout, and her new book, “The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis.” Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Please support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
Transcribe →What in the World?! A Sustainability Journey, Magnolia Brown 4/17/26
Apr 1800:16:25Tap to summarizeMagnolia Brown is senior in high school from Delaware County, PA who has developed a podcast, “What in the World?! A Sustainability Journey”, to educate herself and other teens about sustainability. She describes what motivated her as a young person, her process in launching this podcast and the effect it has had. Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Please support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
Transcribe →Protecting PA’s Environment Legally, John Dernbach & Robert McKinstry 4/3/26
Apr 400:46:39Tap to summarizeNoted environmental lawyers John Dernbach and Robert McKinstry Jr. recently sent a new petition to the state’s Environmental Quality Board (EQB) asking that they follow the PA Constitution and act so all can have clean water, clean air, healthy natural resources. This effort is particularly relevant with the climate crisis and our uncertain times.Planet Philadelphia airs on 92.9 FM in NW Philadelphia & gtownradio.com, 4-5:00 PM ET the 1st & 3rd Friday/month. Support Planet Philadelphia environmental radio show and Gtown Radio at https://gtownradio.com/donate/.
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