June 18, 2017 – Better Living Through Hops and Rails

Mike and Peggy learn about The Elgin Hops Project, preview their broadcast from the Midwest Pond and Koi Society 25th

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June 17, 2017 – The Obama Library: Baby Steps for Transparency

Juanita Irizarry, Executive Director of Friends of the Parks, returns to the show to follow up on efforts to hold

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June 18, 2017 – Better Living Through Hops and Rails

Robert Denwood explains his motivation for starting the Elgin Hops Project, Mike and Peggy preview their broadcast on June 24 from the Midwest Pond & Koi Society 25th Annual Koi Show and Trade Show, and members of the Coalition for a Modern METRA Electric advocate for better service to Chicago’s south side.

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June 17, 2017 – The Obama Library: Baby Steps for Transparency

Juanita Irizarry, Executive Director of Friends of the Parks (FOTP) returns to talk about scheduled meetings that are designed to provide input from the community regarding the proposed Obama Library and other changes to south side parks.

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June 11, 2017 – Climate Backup

Diane Blazek describes the work and programs of the National Garden Bureau, Josh Mogerman reports on environmental issues for the

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June 10, 2017 – Keepin’ Energy Clean

Mike and Peggy preview 28th annual Energy Fair, sponsored by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association in Custer, Wisconsin, then answer

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June 11, 2017 – Climate Backup

Diane Blazek, Executive Director of the National Garden Bureau, talks about their featured plants for 2017; Josh Mogerman of the NRDC reports on environmental issues; and Breanne Heath from The Pie Patch explains the “barn raising” that will be happening at her organic farm in the Back-of-the-Yards neighborhood.

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June 4, 2017 – Well-Tended Gardens and Markets

Mike and Peggy learn about pruning perennials with Tracy DiSabato-Aust, promote the Sugar Beet Food Co-op, talk green smack with

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June 3, 2017 – Parks As Democracy

Juanita Irizarry, Executive Director of Friends of the Parks, talks to Mike and Peggy about the future Obama Presidential Library,

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