BOOK REVIEW – Protest: Respect It, Defend It, Use It by Annie Leonard and Andre Carothers

Annie Leonard and André Carothers have written something rare: a history book that reads like a call to action, and a call to action that’s grounded enough in history to actually be useful. From the Boston Tea Party to Standing Rock to the No Kings protests happening right now, Protest makes the case that the right to peaceful dissent is not guaranteed — and that protecting it is not someone else’s job.

The Blue Plate: How Our Meals Can Combat Climate Chaos with Mark J. Easter

In this powerful and personal interview, ecologist Mark J. Easter shares how his work in greenhouse gas accounting and his own family history inspired The Blue Plate: A Food Lover’s Guide to Climate Chaos. Mark and Corinna unpack the climate impact of our daily food choices—from shrimp farming’s shocking carbon footprint to the hope offered by regenerative agriculture and farmed shellfish. They explore the intimate connection between food, culture, and planetary health, while providing practical ways to eat more sustainably. This is a conversation for every conscious eater ready to be part of the climate solution—one plate at a time.