Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchManoomin: More Than Just Rice - The Anishinaabe and the Fight for Food Sovereignty
Episode 41
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" explores the deep connection between the Anishinaabe people and manoomin (wild rice), a staple food and cul…
4 years, 10 months ago
Navigating Climate Change: The Turkana People's Adaptive Strategies in a Shifting Landscape
Episode 37
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" focuses on the Turkana people of northwestern Kenya and their remarkable ability to adapt to the challenges…
4 years, 10 months ago
Balancing Tradition and Modernity: Agroforestry in India's Western Ghats
Episode 32
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" explores agroforestry practices in the Western Ghats of India, highlighting the region's unique biodiversit…
4 years, 11 months ago
Ancient Harmony: Sustainable Farming Practices in Japan and the Challenges of Modern Conservation
Episode 29
How did ancient Japanese communities thrive in harmony with their natural environment? Join us on a fascinating journey through time as we uncover th…
5 years ago
Exploring Indigenous Norwegian Farming: Integrating Hunter-Gathering and Sustainable Practices
Episode 28
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac," hosted by Andy and Elliott, explores the unique farming practices of indigenous Norwegians, highlighting t…
5 years ago
Malik Yakini & Community-Led Urban Farming in Detroit
Episode 27
In this episode, we review a quick history of urban farming in Detroit and interview Malik Yakini, the Executive Director of the Detroit Black Commun…
5 years ago
Resilience in Crisis: Cuba's Urban Farming Revolution and Lessons for Today
Episode 26
What happens when a nation loses its primary source of energy and agricultural inputs overnight? Join us on Poor Proles Almanac as we explore the inc…
5 years, 1 month ago
What's Wrong with Permaculture, Anyway? Navigating the Complexities of Permaculture: Unpacking its History, Contradictions, and Ethical Challenges
Episode 25
This episode of "The Poor Proles Almanac" takes a critical look at permaculture, a system of agricultural and social design principles aimed at creat…
5 years, 1 month ago
Designing for the Long Haul: Mastering the Scale of Permanence & Site Planning
Episode 24
This episode focuses on the "scale of permanence," a concept from P.A. Yeomans that emphasizes considering the long-term impacts of design choices wh…
5 years, 1 month ago
The ReImagining Miniseries: From Religious Conflict to Political Instability: The "Troubles" in Northern Ireland and Potential U.S. Parallels
Episode 23
We're taking a look at the Irish civil war and the conditions that led up to it and its conclusion with comedian and historian, Nash Flynn. What para…
5 years, 2 months ago