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Episodes

Here is a list of our latest episodes:

Ep. 15: Green Dentistry	For our last episode, we head to Union Square in downtown San Francisco to check out the offices of the Green Dentist, Nammy Patel.
Ep. 14: Rosie the Riveter	This week, we’re in Richmond, California visiting Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Park Ranger Naomi Torres gives us an inside look at the past, present, and future of this iconic park in the East Bay.
Ep. 13: Girls For A Change	In this episode, we get the inside scoop from Carrie Ellett, National Program Director for Girls For A Change, a national organization that empowers girls to create social change in their own community. Started in the Bay Area, they are quickly expanding to cities all across America with their National Tour. Check it out and click here to find out how to help!
Ep. 12: Urban Worm Bins	In this episode, we are transported to the Greater Portland Oregon area to visit Nigel and Angie, a couple who have a garden on their 3rd story apartment porch. We learn how to create a space-saving worm bin to process compost as well as some all-natural methods for fixing nitrogen.
Ep. 11: The Grassroots Garden	In Episode 11, we chat with Merry of the Grassroots Garden in Eugene, Oregon and we find out how this community effort has energized people from all walks of life to address nutrition issues with the poor in their community.
Ep. 10: The Green Bookworm	This week, we are back with Justin from Episode 9. Justin has worked in the area of sustainable development and the environment in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Peru and the states. Ever since I’ve known him, he’s always had a book in hand, taking advantage of any chance to read throughout his day. He gives us a run-down of some of his favorite green books.
Ep. 9: Rural Opportunities	During a recent road trip to Oregon, we spoke with Justin Overdevest of Connecting Oregon for Rural Entrepreneurship (CORE). In partnership with Americorps, the University of Oregon, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Justin and various local groups are working to change the economic landscape of the Central Oregon Coast.
Ep. 8: Aint Nobody’s Biofool	We meet with Ray Kemp of KF3 BioDiesel Production, who has spent the last few years perfecting a process for locally made biodiesel that he produces with reclaimed equipment. He has also found valuable uses for the byproducts of the production process, making his company completely sustainable.
Ep. 7: Trust the Open Space	We visit with Kathleen Ward of Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) to learn how they are protecting the natural lands of the Bay Area Peninsula.
Ep. 6: Solar Searching	We hit sunny Monterey Bay to speak with Graham Hunting of Blue Line Power, a clean energy company. We learn how solar energy systems work, what types of systems are available, and how to pay for them.
Ep. 5: Jobs for the Youth	We traveled across the Bay to speak with youth development veteran Mark Henderson. For 15 years, Mark has been helping inner-city youth get jobs in the city of Oakland.
Ep. 4: Rollin’ on Shrubs	In this episode, the Green Rapper cuts through the hype surrounding BioDiesel with Laura and Hakan, two ordinary citizens that have truly converted to a carbon neutral form of transportation.
Ep. 3: Parks and Records	In this show, the Green Rapper heads to the Mission in San Francisco to catch up with Jon and Mimi of Mijuanito. As we vibe to the melodic sounds, we also find out how their green record label Parks and Records is making a difference.
Ep. 2: Water Quality Control	In this episode, the Green Rapper heads to Redwood Creek in Marin County to talk water quality with Doug Kern. Doug is a scientist and teacher who is involved with restoration of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Ep. 1: Global Warming For Kids	For our first episode, we visit our good friends at the Crissy Field Center. The Center is a certified green business and an awesome place where kids learn how to protect the environment.