On today's show, Lou talks about trash conversion into energy with Courtney Williams, Senior Staff Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and environmental activist.
We also talk to Jim Connolly, Vice President of WIN-Waste Innovations (formerly Wheelabrator Technologies) about the Wheelabrator Westchester facility in Peekskill.
Joining the conversation is Manna Jo Greene - Chair of the Energy & Environment Committee in Ulster County, Katherine Beinkafner - Geologist/Hydrogeologist & Senior Associate with William L. Going & Associate, and Jonathan, a representative for WASS Peekskill (Westchester Alliance for Sustainable Solutions).
In hour two, we feature one of the latest episodes from Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping's Eco Riot Radio. The episode is titled "The Earth Assassinates Putin".
In addition, we have music from Journey, Massive Attack, John Prine, The Rolling Stones and The Kinks.
Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays from 1pm-3pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.
