Fermenting Revolution (First aired July 19, 2007) Fermenting Revolution For many people, it would be quite welcoming advice to learn that drinking beer could save the world from perhaps an unpredictable changing climate, from pollution, from corporate-driven political agendas, from declining levels of happiness, from increasing levels of stress, from gender inequality, from families and relationships falling apart and from communities that have lost their sense of community. That might be a lot to ask from a simple pint of beer but author Christopher OBrien places those questions on the bar so to speak in his book "Fermenting Revolution: How to Drink Beer and Save the World". The book was released in 2006 by British Columbias New Society Publishers and Deconstructing Dinner spoke with Christopher in March 2007.
Deconstructing Dinner in Our Schools II (First aired March 13, 2008) How do food and agricultural issues make their way into educational settings? On this episode of Deconstructing Dinner in Our Schools, we hear from 10-year old Kodiak Morasky who chose a very unique topic to present to his grade 4 classmates. Kodiak was introduced to the world of factory animal farms through the on-line animated series of short films known as The Meatrix. The film had a profound impact on Kodiak, and we listen in on his in-class presentation. Upon learning of the horrific stories coming out of North Americas factory farms, we hear one child ask, "can I sue the government"?
Guests
Christopher OBrien - author, Fermenting Revolution (Silver Spring, MD) - When not writing books, Author Christopher OBrien is the Director of Sustainability at American University in Washington D.C. Prior to his role there, he worked with The Center for a New American Dream as Director of the Responsible Purchasing Network and he is also part-owner of the Seven Bridges Co-operative - an exclusive supplier of organic beer making supplies.
Kodiak Morasky, student, Blewett Elementary School (Blewett, BC) - Kodiaks 10 years of age shouldnt fool you. He is deeply concerned with the state of Canadas food supply. His concerns include factory animal farms, genetic engineering and chemical pesticides among others. He is passionate about sharing this information with his friends and classmates.
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July 8, 2010
Kootenay Co-op Radio CJLY, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
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