For our final episode of the 2023 we are once again turning the microphone around on State of Water host and Title Track founder Seth Bernard. (3:51) We begin the episode with Seth sharing a few more reflections coming off of his recent experience at the One Water Summit, which was featured in Episode 38. (9:05) Seth gives some end of year reflections on where we’ve been as the State of Water Podcast and the Clean Water Campaign for MI, speaking to some of the many insights that we’ve learned along the way that will inform our work moving forward as we seek to deepen into our commitment to water equity, environmental justice, and climate resilience. (20:55) In the second half of our conversation, Seth vulnerably shares of his passionate commitment to being in solidarity with the Palestinian people and speaking truth to power. The grief, horror, anger and overwhelm that so many of us are feeling right now with the ongoing devastation in Gaza is so incredibly heavy - we hope that this conversation with Seth can serve as a powerful portal for you into deeper empathy, understanding, and love in action - the world surely needs it.
Just like in our last episode you’ll be hearing music throughout this episode from “Headwaters”, a beautiful new instrumental album from Seth. All proceeds from this album go to support the work of Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA). MECA is currently providing emergency assistance to families who have fled their homes amidst the ongoing attacks on Gaza as well as procuring emergency medical supplies for hospitals and clinics.
Listen to Headwaters: https://sethbernard.bandcamp.com/album/headwaters
Learn more and support MECA: https://www.mecaforpeace.org/
Please check out the other wonderful artists, activists, and organizations that Seth mentions throughout this episode including:
On the Ground: https://www.onthegroundglobal.org/
Vivien Sansour and the Palestinian Heirloom Seed Library: https://viviensansour.com/
Ayed Arafah: https://www.instagram.com/ayedarafah
As 2023 comes to close, we hope that you’ll continue to support the State of Water Podcast through your listening, subscribing, reviewing, sharing video clips on social media, or with your financial support. Thank you so much. https://titletrackmichigan.org/support/
/// EPISODE 39
/ Seth Bernard interviewed by Chris Good
/ Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good
/ Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens
/ Graphic by Chris Good
/ Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus
/ Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus; and selections from the new album “Headwaters” by Seth Bernard including “North Country Rag”, “Cindy’s Waltz”, “Bernie’s Rag”, and “One Last Cup with Keith”
