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The Douglas Robbins Show
Hosted by Douglas · EN
Topics on the show range from writing to publishing to life and the individual. I welcome politics, spirituality, creativity, healing, public policy, economics, environmental, and astronomical, anything in the realm of learning, humanity, and its expansion. Anything that touches the human condition.
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Wildlife Corridors: Saving Animals from Dying on America's Roadways
Jul 22, 202500:59:16Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailOver 1 MILLION animals die on US roads every single day. But what if we could change that? In this episode, Doug sits down with Amy Amrhein from the Southern Oregon Wildlife Crossing Coalition and Colin Reynolds from Defenders of Wildlife to talk about wildlife crossings and how they’re saving animals and humans alike. From heartbreaking stats to inspiring solutions, this conversation shows what’s possible when people step up.Support Southern Oregon Wildlife Crossing Coalition: myowf.org/SOWCCLearn more about Defenders of Wildlife: defenders.orgTimestamps00:00 - Over 1 million animals die daily01:14 - Why Doug cares deeply about roadkill03:00 - History of animal road deaths and lack of responsibility04:26 - The human toll: injuries and damages06:03 - How development fragments habitats08:18 - Why animals struggle to cross roads safely10:46 - Documented animal behaviors at highways14:41 - Wildlife crossings: how they work17:33 - The first overpass in Oregon22:24 - Securing $33M federal funding for crossings25:22 - Wildlife crossings around the world28:14 - Call to action: reauthorize Wildlife Crossings Program31:33 - Why insurance & trucking industries should care41:30 - Can carmakers help prevent collisions?48:45 - How YOU can help locally57:00 - Where to donate and get involvedTags:wildlife crossings, animal overpass, roadkill solutions, The Douglas Robbins Show, Defenders of Wildlife, Oregon wildlife crossing, Amy Amrhein, Colin Reynolds, environmental conservation, biodiversity, animal migration, habitat loss, wildlife road safety, Support the show
Transcribe →#128- Plastics and Micro-Plastics- The Shocking Truth and What You Can Do w/Author Anne-Marie Bonneau
Jun 4, 202500:42:02Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailPlastics. Plastics. Plastics. They are everywhere. We ingest them daily in our drinks and food. In this conversation Anne-Marie Bonneau and I discuss the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, its impact on the environment, and the importance of consumer awareness and legislative changes. We explore the challenges of recycling, the need for sustainable packaging, and the role of education in fostering a more responsible society. There is necessity for both individual and corporate responsibility in addressing plastic waste and the potential for innovation in sustainable practices. We discuss the role of corporations in perpetuating plastic use and the greenwashing tactics employed to shift blame onto consumers. Anne-Marie shares her personal journey of reducing plastic in her life, emphasizing the benefits of whole foods and sustainable practices. The discussion also covers practical tips for minimizing plastic waste, the importance of natural alternatives, and the systemic issues surrounding plastic production. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the need for collective action and awareness in addressing environmental challenges.Find her at the Zero-Waste Chef Support the show
Transcribe →#127- New York Times Best Selling Author Ralph Pezzullo
Apr 23, 202501:18:17Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailRalph Pezzullo was born in New York City. When he was five years old his father joined the Foreign Service of the State Department. His job took them to Mexico, South Vietnam, Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, Uruguay and Nicaragua. They lived in Saigon during the Tonkin Gulf Incident, the overthrow of Diem, a number of other coup d'etats and almost daily Vietcong terrorist attacks against Americans. After that, they survived three years gasping for air at 13,000 feet in La Paz, Bolivia during the time that Che Guevarra was trying to build a guerrilla base in that country. By 1980 his father was the US Ambassador to Nicaragua, and Ralph was there witnessing the first days of the Sandinista Revolution.These experiences molded him. He saw how political instability could throw peoples’ lives into chaos and test their character. In his teenage years he became a sounding board for his father’s opinions on how to best formulate and carry out US foreign policy. Many of his friends were other diplomats, CIA agents, and military attaches. Through observing them, Ralph developed an appreciation of the unique kinds of challenges US representatives faced in nations where our interests and cultural perspective often sharply differed from theirs.In 2004, shortly after moving his family to Los Angeles, he received an email from a gentleman who said he was a clandestine US intelligence operative and wanted to collaborate with him. The book they wrote together about the CIA-led operation to overthrow the Taliban in late 2001, called Jawbreaker, was published in 2005 and appeared on numerous bestseller lists. Following Jawbreaker, he started to receive calls and emails from other former government officials – DEA and FBI agents, police detectives, Special Forces soldiers, and Navy SEALs – who had interesting stories to tell. He helped turn some of them into bestselling books, including Most Evil and Inside SEAL Team Six.All of these courageous individuals had experienced conflict and human suffering first hand, and had their core beliefs tested. Their views often clashed with policy makers, who saw the same conflicts through the lens of bureaucratic politics. Many of his co-authors had experienced the same phenomena – how time after time our political and culture myopia, or inability to fully grasp the importance of local history, language, and culture, had led to bad decision-making and caused us to be ineffective.His new book is called Stolen Elections: The Plot to Destroy DemocracyBased on a four-year investigation into election fraud by two top government whistleblowers, including CIA hero Gary Berntsen.Their conclusion: Enemies of the United States including Venezuela, Cuba, China and Serbia have been determining the results of elections in the U.S. since 2006 through the use of electronic systems that they have developed. Using these systems, they now manipulate the results of elections in 72 countries around the world.We discuss Ralph's unique upbringing in various war-torn countries, which shaped his worldview and understanding of U.S. foreign policy. The conversation delves into the importance of cultural understanding in international relations, the hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the implications of the military-industrial complex. He is also the host of the popular podcast Heroes Behind Headlines.Find out more at http://ralphpezzulloauthor.com/ Support the show
Transcribe →#126 - Society vs. Humanity w/Douglas Robbins
Mar 19, 202500:10:57Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHey folks, I haven't done a solocast in quite a while. You should expect more of these in the future. Short nuggets on subjects that need addressing.Here goes:We were born into humanity and then are indoctrinated into society. It's often like the square peg in the round hole. Society was born out of humanity to navigate life: laws, government, religions, institutions, the external of goods and services. What happens is often the homogenization of the individual.Whereas humanity is in the honoring of the individual and the collective to bring their gifts forward. Humanity is that broader self. Humanity is from nature or God or whatever you want to call it. So it doesn't adhere to the same rules. Humanity seeks meaning and connection. It's about love and fulfillment, not tearing others down or labeling. Humanity is the broader self, the broader perspectiveTake a listen. Support the show
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