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Back to SearchGroundnut Chronicles: From Ancient Roots to Modern Plates
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Can a humble tuber change the face of sustainable agriculture? Explore the fascinating world of Apios americana, the groundnut, as we uncover its rich history and its potential to rev…Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Empowering Communities: Understanding Rights and Activism Against ICE Abuses
Giselle Rodriguez, the inspiring co-founder and executive director of Illinois Workers in Action (IWA), joins us to share her journey into advocacy. Motivated by her mother's experience with an ICE a…
Published on 7 months ago
United for Justice: The Fight for Immigrant Rights in Chicago's Little Village
The fight for immigrant rights is gaining momentum, and the status quo is feeling the tremors. Witness the awakening in Chicago's Little Village, where over 600 voices rose against the injustices per…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Anti-ICE Unity in Chicago: Unpacking Fear, Activism, and Policy Shifts in Immigrant Communities
The fear gripping immigrant communities under Trump's intensified ICE operations is palpable, and the narrative that these efforts solely target criminal elements is being scrutinized. Join us as we …
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Poor Proles Mailbag: We Answer YOUR Questions
A month back, we opened the floor to questions from listeners regarding our thoughts after 5 years into this project, whether or not Elliott is locked in the basement, how we feel about solarpunk fut…
Published on 8 months ago
Decolonizing Food Systems: Embracing Relational Accountability and Community Engagement with Dr. Lauren Kepkiewicz
Renowned for her impactful work in community-based research, Dr. Lauren Kepkiewicz joins us on Poor Proles Almanac to unpack the journey towards just and equitable food systems. We explore the transf…
Published on 8 months ago
Resilient Bonds: How Sicilian Women's Affinity Groups Fostered Strength and Community in California's Canneries
Tune in to the captivating story of Sicilian fishermen who, driven by the decline of their homeland's sardine industry, sparked a remarkable transformation along California's coast. This episode pr…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Homesteading with a Planet on Fire
In this episode, we dive into homesteading on a bigger picture; it's a deep dive into the role of modern homesteading within the critical context of today's world....
Uncover the truth about homestea…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Preserving Memory in Activism: Peter Gelderloos on Generational Gaps and Resilient Communities
Activist and author Peter Gelderloos returns to the Porpoise Almanac to discuss his latest book, "They Will Beat the Memory Out of Us." With a lifetime of activism under his belt, Peter shares his he…
Published on 9 months ago
Navigating South Korea’s Economic Turbulence: From Crisis to Community-Driven Ecology and Radical Agroecology
Our latest episode navigates the turbulent water of South Korea's neoliberal rise, examining how austerity measures imposed by the IMF hit the working class hard and compromised environmental protect…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago