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The Lou Young ShowSpring Cleaning w/ B. Lynn | The Lou Young Show Season 2 Episode: 2 |In this episode of TLYS, we dedicate a special edition to all the mothers out there with none other than our very own B. Lynn. Lou and B reunite after some extended time to catch up, show love, and add another moment to their catalog of comedy classics. In this new season of her life, B lets go of the past and embraces the new and unexpected. And of course, they play a hilarious game of 'Ya'll Must've Forgot: Parent Edition' where they reminisce about childhood moments and their new perspective as parents themselves. 2025-05-091h 25The Lou Young ShowJesus Is Poppin' w/ Kountry Wayne and B. Lynn | The Lou Young Show Episode: 29 |In this episode of TLYS, we bring you one of the new generation of comedy stars today in Kountry Wayne. Kountry Wayne sits down with Lou and B. Lynn for almost two hours worth of laughter and heartfelt conversation. Wayne discusses his journey from small-town Georgia, to rap aspirations, to becoming a sensation in the comedy world. After releasing his first comedy special, Wayne has now begun gearing up for the release of his latest film "That's Her", with a special appearance from Lou himself. This episode is filled with the power of testimony and the belief in God!2025-03-121h 43The Lou Young ShowLove Vs. Money w/ Jenise Hart | The Lou Young Show Episode: 28 |In this special Valentine’s day episode of TLYS, we bring you the ultimate love in none other than comedian and adult film star Jenise Hart. Lou and Jenise lay up for an exclusive interview on all things love, from sex to parenting to relationships and more. Jenise comes from a struggling background and advocates for women like herself to look past shame and choose themselves. Lou and Jenise create a thoroughly entertaining conversation filled with lust, laughter, and realness all together. @thelouyoungshow2025-02-131h 44The Lou Young ShowSquabble Up w/ Storm Debarge | The Lou Young Show Episode: 27 |In this episode of TLYS, West Coast is in the building! Dancer extraordinaire Storm Debarge pulls up on TLYS for 2 hours of laughter and realness. Storm takes us through her journey from high school football kicker to Super Bowl choreographer. Lou and Storm reminisce on classic movies and music memories while spilling the truth on their hard work and dedication to their respective crafts. @thelouyoungshow @thelouyoungshow2025-02-101h 50The Lou Young ShowSanta Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto w/ B. Lynn | The Lou Young Show Episode: 26 |In this episode of TLYS, Christmas cheer is in full effect. Lou and B. Lynn have a merry ole' time with some friendly helpers as the two sip on holiday beverages and reminisce about the most wonderful time of year. We'll keep the description short so you can be surprised by the fun-filled chatter in this hilarious episode!@thelouyoungshow2024-12-251h 25The Lou Young ShowIt Ain't So Hard to Say Goodbye w/ Bradley Roby | The Lou Young Show Episode: 25 |In this episode of the TLYS, Lou connects with an Ohio State Football legend, Superbowl 50 champion, former teammate, and brother Bradley Roby. Bradley joins TLYS to announce his retirement from the football game while reminiscing on the opportunities and bond the game has given him, including his brotherhood with Lou. The two recount their wild Denver Bronco stories with the likes of Peyton Manning, Aqib Talib, and more. Plus, Roby gives us some crazy insight into the numbers he's currently doing in the stock market outside of the game that has amassed him more fortune than he made in...2024-12-201h 32The Lou Young ShowWhat You Laughing At? w/ Funny Marco | The Lou Young Show Episode: 24 |In this episode of the TLYS, we have none other than the man, the myth, the legend, THE Funny Marco, in the building for some hilariously serious conversation. From Wal-Mart to riches, Marco tells his truths about his journey from Kansas City to becoming a household name in Hollywood, all while being a standup father to his three children; one of which was in the building live during this taping (hence some of the whispers). Marco and Lou prove to be a HILARIOUS duo in this episode with their witty humor and dry passing jokes that turn into everlasting...2024-12-041h 14The Lou Young ShowWhat You Gonna Do When They Come For You? w/ Navv & Shaq | The Lou Young Show Episode: 23 |In this episode of TLYS, Navv, and Lou play good cop and bad cop in a hilarious portrayal of Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett with a special appearance from Reggie. The crew gets together to talk about spooky nights out on the town, dealings, and revelations with women, and why young men are crashing out before they cash out. Additionally, the guys give their own testaments to their faith and why they hold the lord in such high regard throughout their journey as men. Plus, another classic edition of What's the Reason that will surely leave you debating right...2024-11-221h 26
Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #87 - November 2nd, 2024 - AT THE EARTH OBSERVATORYAT THE EARTH OBSERVATORY—Lou Young takes us on a tour of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, NY. Scientists give us the evidence, show us the instruments, and wow us with their artifacts. Lou gets to hold a piece of Mars. Talks with more than a dozen earth science researchers who are trying to remain optimistic in the face of rapid climate change.
In addition, Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping report from England after a 10 day tour.2024-11-041h 52The Lou Young ShowEat The Cake Anna Mae (Halloween Pt. 1) w/ B. Lynn | The Lou Young Show Episode: 22 |In this episode of TLYS, Lou and B. Lynn bring you a special edition Halloween episode as Ike and Tina Turner! Fall season is here and they are here to give you some rules and regulations on how to move during the Fall vs Summer. Lou speaks on one of his most memorable Halloween stories as an Oreo in the middle of two unnamed participants. With it being Scorpio season, the two touch on their mother's being Scorpios and their own respective experiences with what many say is the most toxic zodiac sign. Lou and B also reminisce on...2024-11-011h 55Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #85 - September 28th, 2024 - ALL ABOUT E-V'SALL ABOUT E-V'S (Electric Vehicles)
An automobile consultant joins Lou, George Potanovic, and Will Hennessey in debriefing a series of EV owners and experts as we help you decide if the all-electric road option is something for you. Callers during the two hours include folks who participated in the DRIVE ELECTRIC event held in Mamaroneck NY on Sept. 28, 2024. There's information about Telsa, Rivian, Ford, Ionic., KIA, Hyundai, GM, and a number of others. It's jam packed with info and includes a visit with Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping (ironic since we're shop[ping for EVs...2024-10-241h 54The Lou Young ShowGood Supper w/ B. Lynn and Navv Greene | The Lou Young Show Episode: 21 |In this episode of TLYS, the biggest of 3 gets back together for 2 hours worth of hilarity celebrating the life of our very own host LOU! For his 33rd year of life, Lou has a new outlook and way of thinking as he speaks good words of wisdom to the crew. The crew goes on to reflect on life while speaking on confidence and how to attract and/or not attract confidence in others while also mentioning some of their past experiences in dealing with the confidence of the opposite sex. In addition, Navv and B. Lynn attest to their...2024-10-182h 26The Lou Young ShowYEA GWOAT! w/ Claressa Shields | The Lou Young Show Ep: 20 |In this episode of TLYS, the champ is here!! Arguably one of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen: the 2x Olympic gold medalist, 5 Division title holder, 15x world champion, 3x undisputed champion, and 2023's ESPY Boxer of the year, none other than Ms. Claressa "the GWOAT" Shields. Claressa catches up with Lou during Canelo/Berlanga weekend in Vegas. We get exclusive information on her upcoming biopic, "The Fire Inside" starring Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry. Claressa keeps it real on her relationship with Alycia Baumgardner, boxing industry doubters, and keeping it real outside the ring.2024-10-041h 18The Lou Young ShowIn the Kitchen w/ K'Hood | The Lou Young Show Ep: 19 |In this episode of TLYS, Lou keeps it hood with rapper, culinary enthusiast, and social media influencer K'Hood! K keeps it all the way real on her come up in the culinary game and how her widespread influence is changing lives and businesses. Lou and K also get into the essence of their love for food with some throwback snacks that only a 90's baby could appreciate. K also speaks on her music career and shines a light on the talent finally getting recognized from her home state of Alabama. @thelouyoungshow2024-09-261h 30Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #84 - September 14th, 2024 - TRUTH IS A GOAL NOT A PRECONCEPTIONTRUTH IS A GOAL NOT A PRECONCEPTION. Lou brings in former colleague and "recovering" journalist Howard Price for a wide ranging chat about news, our "post-truth" world, broadcasting, our love of radio and the shape of things to come. The two hours mixed with good music, friendly wisdom and a smattering of from-the-field journalism war stories. Rev Billy, and Savitri D provide a little Eco Riot radio, News from the Natural World. Scott Sobel updates us on Braver Angels as he seeks to communicate across America's political divide. You will be entertained and hopefully informed.
2024-09-231h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #83 - September 7th, 2024 - RECLAIMING OUR PLANETRECLAIMING OUR PLANET: Alexander Gates thinks we can, and has written a book by that title to make his case. Host Lou Young remains the "doomer" who suspects climate change will end us all, and co-host George Potanovic remains the passionate activist as the conversation unfolds. Mr. Gates says we're overdoing it with electric cars, is big on bio-fuels made from algae, loves geothermal energy and even small nuclear plants. He has a prescription for immediate action and some stuff we need to stop doing right now if it is all going to work. Will Hennsey mans the board and pl...2024-09-231h 54The Lou Young ShowViva Mexico Cabrones w/ Canelo Alvarez | The Lou Young Show Ep: 18 |In this episode of TLYS, Lou returns to Las Vegas for Mexican Independence weekend to see the pride of Mexico, Canelo Alvarez, in an epic clash against Puerto Rico's future world champion Edgar Berlanga. Before the main event, Lou caught up with Canelo to learn some Spanish and get a backstory of how his name came to be Canelo. Lou also caught up with the undercard stars in Danny Garcia, Rolly Romero, and Caleb Plant. In what may have been the card of the year, PBC certainly did not disappoint. Tune in for an exclusive interview with boxing's elite a...2024-09-1919 minThe Lou Young ShowWeigh It on the Libra Scale w/ Yella Beezy | The Lou Young Show Ep: 17 |In this episode of TLYS, Lou connects with superstar rapper and fellow Libra Yella Beezy in what appears to be a balance of all things. Being from Dallas, YB talks about his love for the Cowboys, getting his first record deal with LA Reid, and debunks some of the wonders of Dallas and the rap game during What's the Reason. Ahead of his new release, YB also details his time in the rap game and what has caused some of the delays in his career.@thelouyoungshow2024-09-121h 24The Lou Young ShowHappy Birthday to Ya, B. Lynn Takes Another Trip Around the Sun | The Lou Young Show Ep: 16 |In this episode of TLYS, we celebrate our sister, America's favorite comedienne, and the ever-so-talented life of B.Lynn. She reflects on her growth as a woman while giving us an insight into her past Chris Brown obsession and some of her forgotten fashion trends. We get an update on school and mom life plus some big birthday plays put together by none other than our host of all hosts, Lou. In addition, Lou and B. Lynn discuss some big dos and don'ts when dating someone and how far is too far without being committed. Lastly, B. Lynn and...2024-09-071h 30Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #82 - August 31st, 2024 - LABOR DAY EDITIONLABOR DAY EDITION: THE HOLIDAY'S ORIGINS, HOW LOU YOUNG & ANDY HILFIGER WROTE A ROCK SONG ABOUT TRUMP, AND BRAVER ANGELS FACE EACH OTHER ACROSS A RED/BLUE DIVIDE.
We take to the air on Labor Day weekend 2024 with info about the end-of-summer holiday and where it came from. Lou Young reveals he wrote a song with his pal Andy Hilfiger imagining a disillusioned Trump supporter and they rock out. Scott from Delaware reports on his neighbor, President Biden and tells us about a group he joined that sets up social encounters with Americans on either side of our p...2024-09-041h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #81 - August 17th, 2024 - ONE DAY OLDER AND DEEPER IN DEBTONE DAY OLDER AND DEEPER IN DEBT
Author, teacher, former financial services executive, and founder of the US Debt Forum Michael Doorley tries to wrap our heads around the exploding federal debt. Host Lou Young wonders if all thoseTrillions "borrowed" bucks on the books even matter, and the two discuss the illusion that money has value and the dangerous assumption that debt is just a state of mind for a government the size of ours. It has seemed to work so far but how does it end? And where are we headed? Music includes Pink Floyd, Remy, and...2024-08-291h 47The Lou Young ShowFrom Boys to Men, There's a First Time for Everything with B. Lynn | The Lou Young Show Ep: 14 |As children's parents prepare for back-to-school season, Lou and B. Lynn discuss their children's maturation and their first-time experiences. Lou preps B. Lynn on what to expect as the mother of a rising teenage boy and offers his support when it comes to dealing with his exploring interests. As a once teenage boy, Lou recalls some hilarious stories about his first experiences and how they changed his outlook as a man. In addition, both Lou and B. Lynn discuss their love for classic black films such as Set it Off and The Wood during YALL MUSTA FORGOT!...2024-08-131h 43Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #79 - August 3rd, 2024 - THE WORLD ACCORDING TO KENTHE WORLD ACCORDING TO KEN
Tough Times returned to the air Saturday with the first live broadcast since a string or world-changing events: The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the suspension of President Biden's re-election campaign, the sudden and total rise of VP Kamala Harris as his replacement on the ticket, a widening war in the Middle East and, as always, the deepening climate crisis that threatens the existence of our civilization.
To digest all that, host Lou Young drafted Ken Kendes whom he described as "a retired entrepreneur with no hobbies," but who...2024-08-051h 54The Lou Young ShowB.Lynn and Navv Greene Return Together as 2 of America's Most Wanted! | The Lou Young Show: Episode 13 |Ya'll done messed up now! We done put B. Lynn and Navv in the same place at the same time! Break out the champagne glasses for this HILARIOUS episode from the new Big 3. The chemistry between this trio is off the charts and it shows all throughout, beginning with Navv and Lou prepping B. Lynn for her son's transition into manhood, then Navv drops some gems on how to show out for a woman on the first night, and Lou gives some golden words for his late Nana.@thelouyoungshow2024-07-271h 53The Lou Young ShowFrom Chiraq to The Chi, Cortez Smith Made It To Hollywood But Stayed True to Chicago | The Lou Young Show: Episode 12 |After moving to Hollywood to pursue his big-screen dreams, Cortez Smith's acting journey led him right back to the city that birthed him, Chicago. A one-time cameo in Spike Lee's Chiraq changed his life forever. Now, Cortez can be seen as a series regular on The Chi. We sit down with Cortez for a REAL conversation on adversity, being a girl-dad, Hollywood life, working with some of the greatest actors and actresses of all time, and much more. Tap into this can't miss episode as Lou and Cortez keep it 100 on all things. @thelouyoungshow2024-07-212h 17Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #78 - July 13th, 2024 - The Heat Is OnThe heat is on, but it’s the coolest Summer of the rest our lives. Live reports from heat ravaged Texas, Mayor D’Onforio from flood ravaged Highland Falls, NY, NYS Assemblyman Chris Eachus, Joshua Laird, Executive Director of the Palisades Park Commission gave us an update on the algae bloom at Lake Welch and a celebration on the eve of the July 16, 1779 Battle of Stony Point —and a variety of listeners who pass on their climate change observations. Rev Billy has a lot animal noises music, earth spirituality, environmental news great music and more….. Lou like the version of “I Pu...2024-07-181h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #77 - July 6th, 2024 - Independence Day, are we even listening?Independence Day, are we even listening? Misunderstand popular patriotic music that defines who we are or who we hope to be as we talked through the recent Presidential Debate and US Supreme Court decision with US Constitutional and Civil Rights Attorney Michael Sussman. Rev Billy, Neil Young, News from the Natural World and much more…2024-07-181h 53The Lou Young ShowB. Lynn Is Done Being Toxic, Saving Cheating Receipts For Later, and Her Crazy DM Offers: B. Lynn | The Lou Young Show Ep: 11 |Back AGAIN with the girl B. Lynn! In this episode, B. Lynn sets the record straight on what kind of man she needs after the hundreds of candidates flooding her DM's as of late. TLYS listeners have all shot their shot in her inbox but she makes it clear that the bare minimum is UNACCEPTABLE. She shares stories of being toxic in her past relationships and why she is no longer provoking that type of behavior in her new phase of partnerships. B. Lynn and Lou each tell some hilarious cheating stories and also recount their one-of-a-kind experience partying...2024-07-112h 16The Lou Young ShowCooking With The Shift Leader, Druski Being a Real One, And Coming Up With 85 South with Navv Greene | The Lou Young Show Ep: 10 |Whether it's the internet, movie screen, television, or stage, Navv Greene has made his mark in them all. Starting as a regular high school student, it was a day of skipping class to be on MTV's 'Yo Momma' that changed his life forever. From linking up with DC Young Fly in the early days to bonding with Druski and forming an elite comedic friendship, Navv continues to shine and his light is only getting brighter as the spotlights continue to come on. As an Atlanta native, we couldn't let him go without getting down to the specifics of the...2024-07-041h 21The Lou Young ShowLou Predicts Tank KO in Round 8, The Wire Inspired by Coach Calvin, Meeting Tank at 7 Years Old, DC vs Baltimore: Calvin Ford and Leonard Ellerbe | The Lou Young Show Ep: 8 |"If he knock him out in 8, we can't be late!" All weekend Lou predicted Tank's win in exact fashion vs Detroit's Frank Martin in his return to the ring after 14 months. Although no one was surprised, Tank looked the best he had ever looked in his 8-round defeat and The Lou Young Show was there to capture the entire weekend, from the press conference until the big showdown. We caught up with two legendary guys from Tank's team including trainer Calvin Ford and super promoter and boxing extraordinaire Leonard Ellerbe. Calvin talks about meeting Tank at 7 years old and s...2024-06-2038 minThe Lou Young ShowB. Lynn Shoots Her Shot at Druski, Never Been Flown Out, Bringing Back 90's Love: B. Lynn returns to the show | The Lou Young Show Ep: 7 | Father's Day SpecialBack again with B. Lynn! For this episode, B. Lynn returns to let some things off her chest and clear the air on all the chatter. After some disappointing news on Druski's relationship with Rubi Rose, B. Lynn reminisces on not shooting her shot at him when she had the opportunity. Still, she's here to let it be known she's ready whenever he is. She and Lou share stories of having sugar mamas, and sugar daddies, and debate whether to get married in this generation. The two also clear the air on them being siblings and dive into their re...2024-06-1359 minTough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #74 - June 8th, 2024 - SHRINKING YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT, HANGING WITH THE STARS OF TV NEWS, AND ON THE ROAD WITH NEIL YOUNG AND REVERAND BILLYSHRINKING YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT, HANGING WITH THE STARS OF TV NEWS, AND ON THE ROAD WITH NEIL YOUNG AND REVERAND BILLY
Host Lou Young is a climate “doomer,” according to producer Will Hennessey: He’s just so pessimistic about or climate prospects in the future. Co-host George Potanovic is a bit more optimistic and so is our first guest, Stephen Cea from the Nyack Climate 2030. Stephen outlines ways the regular folks like us can reduce our carbon footprint with some simple appliance changes. Lou may have started his road to pessimism during his 43 years in TV...2024-06-121h 54The Lou Young Show4-Star Recruit to Transfer Portal, Deion vs. Jacquees, Playing with Lamar Jackson: Shaq Wiggins shares his journey from then til now | The Lou Young Show Podcast Ep: 2As a 4-star recruit headed to the University of Georgia, football gave Shaq everything he needed. After early success as a standout DB, he transferred to the University of Louisville with Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson. When an untimely injury and untrustworthy coach put his future in jeopardy, life began Shaq down a different path where he would meet Lou and form a brotherhood that could never be broken. Tune in as Shaq shares his ups and downs, and how meeting Lou changed everything for the better. Plus, a hilarious skit from Lou and Shaq as Coach Prime and...2024-05-0953 minThe Lou Young ShowFrom Facebook to Fame: B.Lynn’s road to social media stardom! | The Lou Young Show Podcast Ep: 1Being a comedian was never in the plans for B.Lynn until a string of firings and a nursing home job led her to a newfound love for entertainment. Soon after, she connected with now frequent collaborator Lou Young for a reenactment for everyone’s favorite hood comedy and nothing was ever the same! Listen in as B.Lynn details her journey to success, motherhood, faith, and more. Plus, an exclusive skit from your favorite comedy duo. @thelouyoungshow2024-05-021h 05Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #71 - March 23rd, 2024 - Let's Talk About WaterLET’S TALK ABOUT WATER
The Co-Founder of the Rockland Water Coalition joins Lou Young for a discussion about our drinking water: The massive NYC water system of reservoirs and aqueducts, the well fields, the de-salination schemes, and the prices that always seems to be going up. George Potanovic is that man.
Lots of callers and interviews. Quench your thirst for knowledge!2024-04-241h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #70 - March 2nd, 2024 - Got Democracy?GOT DEMOCRACY?
Orange County's Michael Sussman stops in for a riveting two hour visit to talk about how democracy is in danger because we really don't understand it. Sussman is one of the best Constitutional lawyers who've ever practiced and helps us connect the dots where local and national politics go off the rails together and the future begins to look murky. It is not a partisan problem but the talk prompts several penalty buzzers from our man on the audio board Will Hennessey who enforces the banned words of "Tough Times" (you can't say "conservative, liberal, Rep...2024-03-051h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #68 - February 10th, 2024 - The Climate Solutions FairA SMALL TOWN STEPS UP
We were knocked out! Lou and co-host, George Potanovic attended the Climate Solutions Fair in a small New York State Village, which was held on a chilly Wednesday, February 7 night and we frankly didn’t expect much. Wow! Hundreds jammed the Nyack Center in Nyack, NY – an old colonial style wooden church that bristled with community spirit, innovative ideas, and good, solid information about what you can personally do to take action in the face of our climate catastrophe. Peggy Kurtz, co-founder of the Rockland Water Coalition and leader of the Lower Hudso...2024-02-181h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #67 - February 3rd, 2023 - Liam O'HaganTHE MAN FROM DOWN UNDER
In this episode of Tough Times, host Lou Young welcomes environmental activist Liam Robb O’Hagan to the studio for a freewheeling romp through climate action in our rapidly changing world. O’Hagan, a Westchester web designer and habitual volunteer, tells us about Climate Smart programs he’s involved in: from pollinator paths to suburban geo-thermal projects, riverside greenways as flood mitigation measures, and the simple thing we can all do to bring butterflies to our backyards. He’s a climate warrior who believes concern over climate change should inform public policy and pers...2024-02-041h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #66 - January 27th, 2024 - Marcy Denker, Steve Cea, Joe RandNYACK ON MY MIND
It’s easy to get down about climate change; that’s one of the things that tends to make our host, Lou Young, into something of a “doomer” about the future. But there is another way to deal with climate anxiety: DO SOMETHING. Nyack, NY a delightful village on the Rockland County side of the Marion Cuomo/Tappan Zee Bridge is on a journey to address climate change and get ready for the coming reality. Marcy Denker and Steve Cea from Nyack’s Climate Smart Committee and contributors to it’s recently adopted Climate Acti...2024-01-311h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #65 - January 20th, 2024 - Joseph D'Onofrio, Chris EachusAFTER THE DELUGE
Six Months ago a strange rain tore through the Hudson Valley: 10 week’s worth of water in a matter of hours delivering a gut punch to Highland Falls, NY just outside the gates of the US Military Academy at West Point. This edition of Tough Times with Lou Young features Highland Falls Mayor Joseph D’Onofrio, and NY State Assemblyman Chris Eachus. They’ve got a progress report on repairs, aid, and plans for resiliency for businesses and residents. In an era climate change it’s a work in progress as FEMA adjusts it protocol...2024-01-311h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #64 - December 30th, 2023 - Climate VoicesCLIMATE VOICES 2023
Lou Young, George Potanovic, and Will Hennessey look back at a year of shows as the climate change deepened and the conversation became increasing more urgent. Guests include Riverkeeper’s Tracy Brown, NY Senator Peter Harckham, Rockland Fire Chief Jerry Knapp, Energy expert Susan Shapiro, Geologist Jeff Tolhurst, Sustainability Director Peter McCartt, Wood’s Hole Senior Scientist Christopher Reddy, and OysterFamer Andrew Larkin. Interviews with just a few of our guests from 2023. Can you say eclectic? A fun two hours.2024-01-311h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #63 - December 9th, 2023 - Ellen Silver, Dana Harkrider, Marcy Denker, David FreemanTOUGH TIMES With Lou Young #63 “The Do-ers”
It’s one thing to be a “doomer” as producer Will Hennessey refers to our host Lou Young, and quite another thing to face the changing climate with local action. Our guests this week are four local climate activists who volunteer, organize, and make real changes in their communities. Lou calls them “Do-ers” as in folks who actually get something done.
The show’s resident activist George Potanovic joins in helping explain the array of positive actions these folks are taking. First Ellen Silver, who chairs a Climate Smart Committee in th...2023-12-291h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #62 - November 18th, 2023 - Terri ThalSHE WALKED WITH GIANTS: TERRI THAL, THE GREENWICH VILLAGE FOLK SCENE, AND BOB DYLAN!
Terri Thal comes to "Tough Times with Lou Young" with a story of how music, a revolutionary spirit, and a decade of intense change helped shape our American culture. Ms Thal recalls her time as confidant and manager for folk greats like Dave Van Ronk and Bob Dylan and informs us about the roots of some of the tunes that have become the soundtrack of our lives. For instance, did you know that “Mack The Knife” was a German folk tune with a politi...2023-11-201h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #61 - November 11th, 2023 - Christopher ReddyRULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR CLIMATE SCIENTISTS, AND A VETERAN’S DAY TRIBUTE
Christopher Reddy, a senior scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) on Cape Cod, MA, has written a new book called “Science Communication in a Crisis,” with advice for climate scientists when they are communicating with the public. The author says scientists find themselves hesitant to speak with the public and media out of concern that their work will be trivialized or misunderstood.
Holding a Ph.D in Oceanographic Chemistry, Reddy tells host Lou Young, and co-host George Potanovic and produc...2023-11-121h 56Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #60 - November 4th, 2023 - Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory ScientistsTough Times takes you to the amazing annual open house at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, NY in what host Lou Young is calling “the best science fair EVER.” Environmental activist and co-host George Potanovic headed out to the fair October 14th and shares some of the research concepts that are helping Lamont scientists track global climate change. It’s an informative two hours that includes a visit to the EarthChurch with Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir, News From the Natural World with Savitri D and some great eco-music from the 20th and 21st Century. Listen and le...2023-11-051h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #59 - October 28th, 2023 - "The Newbies"In a fast paced two hours we hear from folks who are stepping into the breech, either running against incumbent officeholders or vying for a vacant or “open” seat in this off-year local election. Who wants the job even when the odds are long? Host Lou Young and co-host George Potanovic listen (and grill) these newcomers for Rockland County District Attorney; Rockland Legislature Districts 5, 10, 11, 16 & 17; Clarkstown Town Supervisor; Town Council in Clarkstown, Stony Point, and Haverstraw. This election is November 7, 2023 with early voting underway as we post the podcast.2023-11-021h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #56 - September 9th, 2023 - Peter McCartt, Alex Beauchamp, Jacqui Dreschler, Bill TalenAt the end of the hottest Summer in human history consider that it may also be the coolest Summer of the rest of your live! In this latest episode of “Tough Times” host Lou Young worries that our fatal climate change tipping point may have already been reached. Peter McCartt, Westchester County’s Director of Conservation and Sustainability, tries to offer Lou a measure of optimism and hope. Peter is joined in that effort by Alex Beauchamp, the Northeast Regional Director for Food & Water Watch, Environmental Activist Jacqui Dreschler, and “Reverend” Bill Talen from the Brooklyn-based Church of Stop Shopping...2023-09-111h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #55 - July 29th, 2023 - Pete Harckham, Chris Eachus, Joseph D'OnofrioWE’RE ALL IN THIS SCI-FI MOVIE NOW!
2023 may be remembered as the year the climate change worm turned……..on us. Record planetary heat and a drumbeat of extreme weather reports pour in as the crisis hits home hard. On this episode of Tough Times host Lou Young, our resident activist George Potanovic , and producer Will Hennessey welcome Senator Pete Harckham, Chair of the NY State Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation, NY Assemblyman Chris Eachus, and Mayor Joseph D’Onofrio of Highland Falls to assess the toll of recent weather events and help chart a new path toward c...2023-08-011h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #54 - July 15th, 2023 - Chris Eachus, George Hoehmann, Tom MurphyThe Heat is On, This is NOT a Drill, Climate Change is Here.
A series of disastrous extreme weather events devastated multiple communities in the Hudson Valley recently and we’ve been told to prepare for more. Hosts Lou Young and George Potanovic discuss the looming problem with NY State Assemblyman Chris Eachus, Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, and Mamaroneck Mayor Tom Murphy. The group discussed tax breaks for homeowners in flood zones who want to raise their homes, and aggressive flood mitigation projects because the climate disasters can now “happen anywhere.” Murphy is proposing dramatic zoning change...2023-07-161h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #53 - June 24th, 2023 - Michelle Elie, Gordon Wren, George CichCONVENIENT DISTRACTIONS
We can’t solve the big complicated stuff, so we concentrate on the small simple stuff. Tough Times Host Lou Young wants us to “get real”
First, Environmentalists are celebrating passage of a NY State Bill to ban release of irradiated water into rivers and streams. Seems like a no brainer until realize its aimed at a one-time event which a million gallons of water contaminated with trace amounts of radioactive Tridium at the Indian Point Nuclear Power Center at Buchanan NY, currently being decommissioned by Holtec International. Lou points out that if Holtec...2023-06-301h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #52 - June 17th, 2023 - James SkoufisEnding New York’s Political “Hide-and-Seek”
A bill headed to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk will end New York’s practice of electing county and town officials in low-turnout off-year elections and move voting for ALL those jurisdictions to even numbered years, the so-called “federal schedule.” Our guest NY State Senator James Skoufis of Orange county is primary co-sponsor of the bill and our primary guest on Tough Times with Lou Young this week. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Investigations and government Operations explains that many politicians and party bosses depend on low- turnout, often uncontested el...2023-06-241h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #49 - May 13th, 2023 - Michele Lee, Chris EachusTough Times #49 5/13/23
Problems that won’t go away…..Indian Point, Migration, and Trump. Host Lou Young and Producer Will Hennessey welcome Michele Lee, Assemblyman Chris Eachus, and a procession of listener callers for two hours of discussion about radioactive water, spent nuclear fuel, nearby schools in danger, and the seductive allure of technology. Rev Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping conduct Earth Church services from Manhattan’s Lower East Side. We also examine the migration influx from our southern border, through NYC and into its norther suburbs. And Lou asks the question if Donald Trump smelled p...2023-05-191h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #48 - May 6th, 2023 - Susan ShapiroSaving the River/Saving the Planet
This two hour show was recorded in tandem with a Rally to Save the (Hudson) River near the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant which is being decommissioned in Buchanan, NY. Lou Young and Will Hennessey welcome studio guest Susan Shapiro from the Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition while Activist George Potanovic reports live from the rally. Much of the discussion revolves around the plan by the company charged with decommissioning the nuke, Holtec Inc, from releasing a million gallons of wastewater contaminated with radioactive tritium. Beyond the immediate...2023-05-101h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #47 - April 22nd, 2023 - Earth DayEarth Day – Then & Now
On today’s show, our host George Potanovic is sitting in for Lou Young who is on vacation. George began the show with a tribute to the 53rd Anniversary of Earth Day – April 22, 2023 by reading about how history has evolved since the first Earth Day in 1970 that inspired 20 million Americans, including thousands of colleges and universities, to organize protests against serious human health and deterioration from environmental impacts by taking to the streets, parks and auditoriums where massive rallies were held in cities, towns and small communities coast-to-coast.
During...2023-04-231h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #46 - April 15th, 2023 - Dorothy Peteet, Roisin Commane“Earth Observatory to Earth, come in Earth….” On this show, two scientists from the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, New York check in to “Tough Times with Lou Young” to weigh in on the advancing climate crisis and its effect on our local environment. Dr. Dorothy Peteet is Director of the Paleoecology Division of the observatory’s New Core Lab; Dr. Roisin Commane is Atmospheric Chemist at the observatory’s Carbon Dioxide and methane in New York City. Both teach at Columbia University and have been affiliated with NASA in various environmental studies. The two hours fly by as we get the big pic...2023-04-181h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #45 - April 8th, 2023 - Howard Phillips, Gerry DamianiThe Trouble with Trash:
Greasy Pizza boxes and single-use plastics plague the people who move our mountains of trash and try to make sure what we put in the recycle bin is actually reused. Now we’re also beginning to separate our food scraps and isolate a varied array of hazardous items like complex electronics and potentially flammable batteries and the task gets ever more complex, just as the stakes get higher: Climate change is real and our options are narrowing but trash keeps coming. Our guests this week on “Tough Times with Lou Young” are Howard Philli...2023-04-131h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #44 - March 18th, 2023 - Bill Madden, Tom Murphy, Sam RulliPRICE HIKES ON TAP:
The cost of water is on the rise and reason is twofold: infrastructure and supply. This week “Tough Times with Lou Young” welcomes Bill Madden, spokesman for Veolia Water, and Tom Murphy, Mamaroneck Mayor and Board member at the Westchester Joint Water Works to discuss why rates are rising and who should pay. Also joining the conversation is Sam Rulli, Director of the Rockland County Department of Environmental Health as we discover that new federal rules for handling PFAS (so-called “forever chemicals”) in our drinking water is going to add additional costs. Both Westches...2023-03-191h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #43 - March 11th, 2023 - Gordon Wren, Michael MillerWho’s starting the fire?
On today’s show, our host George Potanovic is sitting in for Lou Young who is on vacation. George’s conversation with in studio guests Gordon Wren, the retired Director of Rockland Fire & Emergency Services and President of C.U.P.O.N. (Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods) and Michael Miller, CUPON founder and current Vice-President begins by asking both men why they have been such outspoken critics of what they see as the lack of government enforcement of building codes, especially in the Village of Spring Valley, that have resulted in ser...2023-03-131h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #42 - March 4th, 2023 - Jeff Tolhurst, Michael HorowitczA SERIES OF UNATURAL NATURAL DISASTERS: CALIFORNIA AS CANARY-IN-A-COAL-MINE
We begin our broadcast in a snowed-in cabin up in northern California. Geologist Dr. Jeff Tolhurst opines on all he’s experienced: the wildfires, the punishing drought, the atmospheric rivers of rain, and the epic blizzards. California has seen each of these events before, but never all at once, at least not in human memory. Tolhurst wonders about the future and how much worse it can get before the west coast becomes more of a repellant than attraction. He’s joined by TV executive Michael Horowitcz from his home...2023-03-071h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #41 - February 25th, 2023 - Matt Sullivan, Susan FilguerasPick Your Apocalypse!
Popular fiction is obsessed with the end of civilization. In this episode we wonder out-loud about how magnetic the idea is and what grain of truth at the center of these stories scares us the most. Host Lou Young, co-host George Potanovic, and producer Will Hennessey pick the fertile brains of media executive/movie producer Matt Sullivan and energy expert/sci fi fan Susan Filgueras in an examination of our current the end-of-the-world menu Nuclear Holocaust, pandemic, climate change, and robot revolutions top the bill. We have clips from “The Last of Us” and “Childr...2023-02-271h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #40 - February 18th, 2023 - Jerry Knapp, Peter McCartt“Two Edged Swords: The Problem with that Solution”
Its 2 hours of facts and more than a little fun as Guests Jerry Knapp & Peter McCartt run us through some environmental innovations that come with difficulties of their own. Knapp is a long-time veteran firefighter/EMT with the West Haverstraw (NY) Fire Department and currently Rockland County Fire Chief of hazardous materials; and McCartt is Westchester’s Director of Sustainability and Conservation. They talk with Host Lou Young, Co- Host George Potanovic, and Producer/engineer Will Hennessey on this 40 th episode of “Tough Times with Lou Young.” Knapp runs us through...2023-02-191h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #39 - February 11th, 2023 - Marilyn Elie, Manna Jo Greene, Catherine Borgia, Maria InseraIndian Point Nuke: Not quite gone, certainly not forgotten.
Workers first broke ground for first nuclear reactor at Indian Point, NY in 1956. The last reactors stopped operating on April 30, 2021. Every bit of fuel ever used in those decades is still on site and part of the decommissioning process along with vast tanks full of radioactive water where spent rods are still stored. Guests on Tough Times with Lou Young this week include Marilyn Elie from Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition, Manna Jo Greene Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Environmental Director, Chairperson of the Westchester County Board of Legislators...2023-02-121h 54Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #38 - February 4th, 2023 - Jessica Stomback, Tom MurphyA chill wind blows. Is it a sobering dose of reality or the approach of doom? Our guest is Jessica Stomback, CEO of Joule, a company that helps local municipalities arrange aggregate agreements for clean energy and establish local power generation: solar arrays and windmill farms. Lou Young, co-host George Potanovic, and Will Hennessey explore the path of moving away from fossil fuels to clean energy and the creation of “minigrids” that can continue to function in the face of widespread outages during severe storms or terrorist attacks. Mamaroneck Mayor Tom Murphy joins the discussion from Westchester where the comm...2023-02-051h 53Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #37 - January 28th, 2023 - Pete Harckham, Mike Kohut, Karen TarapataFinding the Balance. Lou Young grills Senator Pete Harckham about his new role as Chairman of the NY Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. How do we find the middle ground between preserving the larger environment and protecting our infrastructure endangered by climate change? Young is joined by co-host George Potanovic, the President of the Stoney Point Action Committee for the Environment and engineer/producer Will Hennessey as Harckham talks about everything from the decommissioning of the Indian Point nuclear power plant to the Champlain-Hudson Power Express line connecting Canada and New York City. Also joining the conversation: Mayor Mike Kohut...2023-01-291h 59Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #36 - January 21st, 2023 - Tracy BrownTracy Brown, President Hudson Riverkeeper, weighs in the Army Corps of Engineer Plans to build massive storm surge barriers to keep the Atlantic Ocean at bay. “A square peg for a round hole” she calls it. Lou Young, George Potanovic, and Will Hennessey escort Ms. Brown through the host of coastal problems and proposed cures in this latest episode of “Tough Times with Lou Young.” We visit with climate activist Greta Thunberg in Davos, Switzerland and scan the planet from the ecological instruments in “the big machine.” The gang also pays tribute to the late David Crosby and introduces us to South...2023-01-221h 59Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #35 - January 14th, 2023 - Peggy Kurtz, Andrew Goodwillie, Chris Eachus, Dan Welsh, Mike Donovan, Susan FilguerasCLIMATE CLEAN ELECTRIC POWER Lou Young, co-host George Potanovic, and Will Hennessey grill experts on both sides of the Hudson about making our electric supply less fossil-fuel dependent. Peggy Kurtz from Rockland Community Power, Andrew Goodwillie from Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, Dan Welsh from Sustainable Westchester, Mike Donovan from Orange & Rockland Utilities explain the ins and out of community aggregate power contracts. State Assemblyman Chris Eachus joins the conversation. TV Producer Michael Horowicz reports on climate change conditions from the West coast. Lou Young “marries” two pieces of remarkable 20th century movie music. We also say goodbye to artist John...2023-01-151h 59Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #34 - January 7th, 2023 - George Hoehmann, Bill Weber, Chris Eachus, Andrew LarkinEnvironmental outlook in the new year. Lou and the gang (George Potanovic, and Will Hennessey) welcome Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann (an environmentally minded Republican now running for a third term after dumping the town’s term limit law), NY State Senator Bill Weber and NYS Assemblyman Chris Eachus (both recently elected), and Andrew Larkin (A local oyster farmer) about the bi-partisan space where climate policy can flourish. Turns out bi-valves are our environmental friends, and the politicos on both sides of the aisle SAY they want to co-operate on saving the planet. Also: Reverend Billy and Savitri D from th...2023-01-081h 59Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #33 - December 17th, 2022 - Liz Moran, Bill Madden, Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, Ken ZebrowskiCHEMICAL CREEP/FUSION FUTURE//MEANDERING MCCARTHYISM
Lou Young and the crew (George Potanovic & Will Hennessey) lead an examination of “forever” PFAS Chemicals finding their way into our air. water, and bloodstreams. Policy advocate Liz Moran from “Earth Justice”, Bill Madden from Violia Water Systems,
NY Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, and NY Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski join the discussion about the chemicals found in everything from firefighting foam to clothing (and that teflon pan on your stove). Changing safety guidelines reveal a number of communities in Westchester and Rockland counties on the wrong side of the threshold.
We also...2022-12-181h 58Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #32 - December 3rd, 2022 - Rev. Bill Talen, Kevin ThomasTap the breaks on your Toxic Holiday Traditions: Christmas shouldn’t leave us stressed out and certainly shouldn’t make us broke; Why do we do it? This episode of Tough Times with Lou Young deals with stepping away from the most wasteful aspects of the holiday. You’ll hear a clip from the documentary “What Would Jesus Buy?” and enjoy a lengthy conversation with the film’s subject “Reverend” Billy Talen.
Lou, co-host George Potanovic, & producer Will Hennessey also mourn the loss of singer/songwriter Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac, comparing their favorite tunes from the captivating “song...2022-12-041h 59Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #31 - November 19th, 2022 - Shanna Swan, Donald WauchopeOur Sperm Count is Down!
A new study has confirmed a previously reported trend that human sperm counts are on the decline. "Tough Times with Lou Young" explores this canary-in-a-coal-mine development with Dr. Shanna Swan, professor of environmental epidemiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and author of the disturbing and essential book "Count Down." Have we poisoned ourselves toward a path to extinction?
"Tough Times" team members George Potanovic and Will Hennessey join Lou and Dr. Swan in imagining the consequences of the "countdown's end,"
The show also includes a rea...2022-11-201h 59Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #30 - November 12th, 2022 - Doug McKeige, Tom Murphy, Peter McCartt, Greg Julian, Michael Dieterich, Dave Evangelista, Anita & Walter CintronBack from the Brink: What’s next?
After voters turned aside the predicted “red wave” in the national midterms Lou Young, George Potanovic, and crew wonder aloud if climate change is the issues that can unite the nation.
Here in NY State the $4.3 Billion Environmental Bond Act passed 70% to 30% and we speculate that passage of the federal Inflation Reduction Act with it’s climate initiatives helped national voters focus on the dangers facing the planet.
In Rockland County, NY voters also rejected a high-density housing development on 32 acres of former state land called the Letc...2022-11-131h 59Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #29 - October 29th, 2022 - Mike Kohut, Steve Otis, Mike Donovan, Gordan Wren, Jared RodriguezSuperstorm Sandy settled the climate change argument for many exactly ten years ago on the day of this broadcast. The storm sent a surge of water through New York Harbor and far up the Hudson River devastating riverfront communities further north than many believed possible. Tough Times with Lou Young marks the moment back then with look at what we've done in the decade since. Haverstraw, NY Mayor Mike Kohut joins Lou Young, George Potanovic, and Will Hennessey for a look at that riverfront community's award winning climate-smart comprehensive plan. Other guests include State Assemblyman Steve Otis (co-author of the curren...2022-10-301h 59Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #28 - October 22, 2022 - Sean Patrick Maloney, Julie Tighe, Breda BeckerleOn today's Tough Times with Lou Young, Lou and George speak with Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, currently representing the 18th Congressional District and running for the seat in the 17th Congressional District. They talk about the Inflation Reduction Act, the bond act, Infrastructure Bill and the state of our water. They also speak with Julie Tighe, author and President of The New York League of Conservation Voters. They talk about our reliance on fossil fuels and our need for renewable energy. We also speak with Breda Beckerle, a Stony Point resident who lives on the waterfront. Breda shares her...2022-10-241h 58Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #27 - October 15, 2022 - Ellie Kassner, Greg Julian, Jim Monaghan, Pete HarckhamOn today's edition of Tough Times with Lou Young, Lou and George welcome Ellie Kassner, Candidate for Stony Point Town Council. They discuss why she is running for office and what her ideas are for the future of the Town of Stony Point. Topics include an updated master plan for Letchworth property, Hudson River waterfront, 9W Business District, economic development plan for increased business & tourism, and discussion about the $4.2 Billion Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act that will be on the November 8, 2022 ballot. We also speak with Greg Julian - founding member of Stony Point United, J...2022-10-151h 58Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #26 - Diane Osgood, Sir Alex HallidayOn today's Tough Times with Lou Young, Lou is back in the chair again and starts the show by speaking with Diane Osgood of Osgood Consulting and Contributing Author and Editor of the book The Carbon Almanac. Lou and Diane talk about the effect of excess carbon on our environment. Then, we invite Sir Alex Halliday into the discussion. Sir Halliday is the Dean of Columbia University's Climate School. His Geochemistry lab is located in the Comer Building at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, NY. Today, the observatory had an open house and Sir Halliday was on with...2022-10-081h 59Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #25 - Nyack Mayor Don Hammond, Piermont Mayor Bruce TuckerOn today's show, George is sitting in for Lou, who is on a Covid journey. But, we do hear from Lou to start off the show. Then, we hear from Don Hammond, Mayor of Nyack, who talks about policies and projects that Nyack is working on to stabilize their shoreline and mitigate the effects of climate change in the village, including a ban on gas powered leaf blowers. We also discuss the environmental bond act coming up in the next election on November 8th. Bruce Tucker, Mayor of Piermont, talks about the unique challenges his village faced from previous...2022-10-011h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #24 - September 24, 2022 - Ellen SilverOn today's show, Lou and George talk about recent effects of climate change that we've seen, including two storms - one that is striking Eastern Canada and the Canadian Maritimes and another that is on the way to Florida. In addition, we take a deeper dive into the book The Carbon Almanac: It's Not Too Late. Lou and George also speak to Ellen Silver, Chairperson of the Village of Mamaroneck Committee for the Environment and the village's Climate Smart Communities Task Force Coordinator. She is also Larchmont/Mamaroneck Area Board Member of the United Jewish Federation. Ellen is on t...2022-09-241h 58Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Show #23 - 9/17/22 - Sara Tjossem, Shahid Naeem, Diane Osgood, George LatimerOn today's edition of Tough Times with Lou Young, Lou welcomes George Potanovic into the studio. He's the President of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment. We talk about the things we may not realize are affected by climate change and you'll be surprised what it has a hand in. Then, after a powerful tune from Pacific Gas & Electric, we listen to the latest episode of Reverend Billy's Earth Riot Radio titled "Can't Translate The Wildness". After the podcast, we speak once again with Columbia University professors Shahid Naeem and Sara Tjossem. Sara is a Environmental Policy exp...2022-09-171h 58Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #22 - The Clambake ShowOn today's episode of Tough Times with Lou Young, Lou reports from the road. He and his band are headlining the 2nd Annual Catskills Conductors Clambake in Livingston Manor. In the meantime, Kevin Thomas keeps the seat warm and brings you a showcase of the past three episodes of Rev. Billy Talen's podcast, Earth Riot Radio. The Reverend and the Church of Stop Shopping appear in Earth Riot Radio #29 - Lie So Big, Truth So Real, Earth Riot Radio #30 - Labor Works for the Earth, and Earth Riot Radio #28 - Gift of the Fabulous Unknown. We also have tunes...2022-09-102h 02Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #21 - September 3, 2022 - Peter McCartt, Nina OrvilleOn today's Tough Times with Lou Young, Lou's guests include Peter McCartt (Westchester County Director of Energy & Sustainability and Vice Chair of NYS Climate Action Standing Committee of NYSAC (New York State Association of Counties)), Nina Orville (Executive Director of Sustainable Westchester) and George Potanovic (Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment). We'll talk about what could lead to higher energy prices this winter, as well as the latest on the local drought situation, the Inflation Reduction Act and the NY Environmental Bond Referendum. We also have a couple tunes from Billy Strings, plus a song from Miley Cyrus...2022-09-062h 01Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #20 - July 23, 2022 - Are You Ready?On today's edition of Tough Times with Lou Young, Lou and George Potanovic (SPACE - Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment) welcome Jerry Barberio, Village Manager for Mamaroneck, Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann and news reporter Debra Quintana, Lou's wife. Today, we talk about whether our local communities are ready for climate change, especially after the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Ida locally. We talk about rising sea levels and what's being done to mitigate the effects. The heatwaves, salt water rising and fresh water disappearing, change is happening and more is on the way. Both men...2022-07-241h 59
Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #19 - July 2, 2022 - Environmental Bond IssuesOn today's episode of Tough Times with Lou Young, Lou and guest co-host, George Potanovic (President, Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment) speaks with Julie Tighe (President of the NY League of Conservation Voters), Rep. Steve Otis (NY State Assembly 91st District), State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (38th State Senate District) and Catherine Parker (Westchester County Legislature - 7th Legislative District) about the Environment Bond Act, which New Yorkers will vote on in a public referendum this November. It will be the first time in 25 years that New Yorkers will vote on a bond act. We talk about the...2022-07-021h 59Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #18 - June 11, 2022 - Howard Phillips Talkin' TrashEver wonder where your garbage goes after you toss it in the trash? Special guest host George Potanovic (Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment) talks about trash and recyclables with Howard Phillips, Town of Haverstraw Supervisor and Chairman of the Joint Regional Sewer Board and the Rockland County Solid Waste Authority (Rockland Green). George also speaks with Rockland Green's Executive Director Gerry Damiani, Jr. They talk about Rockland's recycling program and the environmental and economic benefits for Rockland residents. In the second hour, we hear Episode 10 of the Earth Riot Radio Podcast hosted by Rev. Billy and the...2022-06-111h 55
Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #17 - May 7, 2022 - with guest host George PotanovicOn today's edition of Tough Times with Lou Young, George Potanovic Jr. from the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment (SPACE) is sitting in for Lou. George has a wide ranging conversation about whys and hows of environmental activism with Michael Sussman, civil rights and constitutional law attorney and principal at Sussman & Associates. We take calls from Gordon Wren Jr. (Rockland Director of Fire and Emergency Services), Steve Leonardo, Chief Dwayne Perry (Chief of the Ramapough Lunaape Nation) and Reverend Billy Talen (Church of Stop Shopping & Earth Riot Radio Podcast). We also have music from Ani DiFranco, Hozier...2022-05-071h 56Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #16 - April 23, 2022On today's Tough Times with Lou Young, Lou has a wide-ranging conversation about climate change with two experts in the field. Professor Shahid Naeem is an ecologist and conservation biologist who is also the chair in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology at Columbia University. His wife, Sara Tjossem, is a historian of science, focused on the history of ecology with social and environmental movements. She is Associate Director of Curriculum in the Program on Environmental Science and Policy at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and teaches environmental history and policy. We also...2022-04-231h 58Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #15 - April 16, 2022On today's show, Lou is joined in the studio by George Potanovic, Jr. from the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment (SPACE). We've got music from The Eagles, Donald Fagen, Hawkwind, The Beach Boys, Heathcote Hill, Cat Stevens, Marvin Gaye. The Doors and Miley Cyrus. Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays at 1pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.2022-04-161h 59Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #14 - April 9, 2022On today's show, Lou talks with George Potanovic, Jr. of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment (SPACE) and John Lipscomb, Patrol Boat Captain, Vice President for Advocacy and Co-Director, Science & Patrol for Riverkeeper, New York's Clean Water Advocate. We also hear from Daniel Sturm, the Town Supervisor for the town of Bethel. You will want to hear this conversation about the health of local waterways, including the Hudson River. In addition, we have music from Al Green, CCR, Pete Seeger and Heathcote Hill. Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays at 1pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR...2022-04-101h 58Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #13 - April 2, 2022On today's show, Lou is talking houses and energy usage with Tony Lisanti (Managing Director at Integral Building & Design) and James Hartford (Certified Passive House Consultant and partner with River Architects). We also take your calls on the topic. Plus, we have music from Aretha Franklin, The Commodores, Roger McGuinn and Bruce Cockburn. In hour two, we present you with Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping with another episode of Eco Riot Radio titled "Sex, Lies, and Glyphosate". Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays at 1pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.2022-04-021h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #12 - March 26, 2022On today's show, Lou talks about climate change and the effects on local waterways, the industries involved, and the effects climate change has had on our wildlife, as well as how whether or not our response has been adequate enough or an example of fearmongering.
Lou speaks to Professor John Cronin (Professor of Environmental Studies and Science, Pace University) and Nancy Seligson (former Town Supervisor for Mamaroneck and New York Co-Chair of the Citizen's Advisory Committee of the Long Island Sound Study).
In hour two, we present Reverend Billy's latest Earth Riot Radio podcast titled "T...2022-03-261h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #11 - March 19, 2022On 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 ep...2022-03-191h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #10 - March 12, 2022On today's show, Lou welcomed George Potanovic, Jr. (of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment) into the studio. Sadiki St. George-Ngirwa introduced us to Sophie Mathur and her environmental efforts. Lou also spoke to Peter McCartt (County Director of Energy Conservation & Sustainability for Westchester), Joe White (Interconnection Ombudsman for Con Ed), and Anika Wistar-Jones (Director of Affordable Solar for Solar One) about the pros and cons of solar energy and electric vehicles. We also have music from The Beatles, DeeLite, The Moody Blues, The Grateful Dead, Cat Stevens and The Eagles. Plus, in the second hour, we...2022-03-121h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #9 - Lou's BirthdayOn today's show, Lou takes your calls and talks about two existential threats that are currently affecting us, the war in Ukraine and climate change. Since it's his birthday, Lou also plays some music for you that reflects the times and his feelings on the world. We also hear from Reverend Billy in a new podcast episode titled "The Earth Cancels The Environment Movement". Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays from 1pm-3pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.2022-03-051h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #8 - February 26, 2022On today's show, Lou welcomed into the studio George Potanovic, Jr. of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment to discuss the continuing issues arising from the existence of the Indian Point Energy Center.
To join the conversation, Lou invited Manna Jo Greene from the Ulster County Legislature, Susan Shapiro, George Hoehmann - Clarkstown's Supervisor and Courtney Williams - Senior Staff Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and environment activist.
In hour two, we hear from Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping with his latest podcast episode titled "Bi...2022-02-261h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #7 - February 19, 2022On today's edition of Tough Times with Lou Young, we are talking about pipelines with Courtney Williams, Senior Staff Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and environmental activist. We also speak with Sam DeFalco of New Jersey, attorney Michael Sussman, Susan Filgueras (co-founder of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment), Catherine Parker (County Legislator for Westchester County and Chair of Energy and Regional Efficiencies), and Kim Fraczek (Director of Sane Energy Project). We also have music from The Ventures, Emerson Lake & Palmer and The Doors. Also on the program, we have an episode of Reverend Billy's podcast titled "Make A...2022-02-191h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode #6 - February 12, 2022On today's show, Lou speaks about electric cars with Catherine Parker, environmental activist and County Legislator for Westchester's 7th Legislative District. Catherine also serves as Chair of the Planning, Economic Development & Energy Committee. Also joining the show is Jesse Glickenhaus, Managing Director of Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, who is about to use a hydrogen powered vehicle in the Baja 1000 race. Larry Rumble calls in from Switzerland to praise electric cars. Sadiki St. George-Ngirwa brings us a story from Beijing and the 2022 Winter Olympics. In addition, we have an episode of Reverend Billy's podcast titled "United States of the Sixth Extinction."...2022-02-121h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode 5 - February 5, 2022On today's show, Lou speaks with the following people:
Tony Lisanti, Managing Director of Integral Building and Design, Inc.
Christina Griffin, Principal Architect of Christina Griffin Architect P.C. in Hastings-On-Hudson
Jim Killoran, Executive Director of The Fuller Center for Housing of Greater New York City
Jan Degenshein, President at Degenshein Architects
George Potanovic, Jr., President of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment, Inc. (SPACE)
We also have music from Miley Cyrus, James Taylor, 10,000 Maniacs, and Jackson Browne.
Plus, in the second hour, you will hear a podcast episode from Reverend Billy and...2022-02-051h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode 4 - January 29, 2022On today's show, Lou speaks with Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann and George Potanovic, Jr., President of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment (SPACE). Plus, Lou talks your calls. In addition, we have an episode of Reverend Billy's podcast titled "Monster Movie: The Sixth Extinction Vs. Silicon Valley". We also have music from Fountains of Wayne, Spirit, Frank Zappa, The Boston Pops and Pete Seeger. Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays at 1pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.2022-01-291h 56Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode 3 - January 22, 2022On today's show, Lou talks to Bill Talen, a.k.a. Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping, who pay tribute to his mother-in-law Asha Greer - who had a strong connection to creativity and Garnerville (where we recorded this show). Lou also talks to George Potanovic, Jr. of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment, radio legend Ted Utz and Pete Dominick, comedian and host of the podcast Stand Up! with Pete Dominick. We also hear an episode of Reverend Billy's podcast titled "Gratitude to the Earth Kills the Carbon Heavy Gods". In addition, you'll hear...2022-01-221h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode 2 - January 15, 2022On today's show. Lou spoke with attorney Michael Sussman, a Constitutional lawyer who has taken on a number of high profile environmental cases and George Potanovic, Jr, our in-studio guest who represents the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment (SPACE). In hour two, you can hear a podcast episode from Reverend Billy entitled "It's Gaia Time! It's Extinction Time!". Also on the show, we have music from Miley Cyrus, Eve Silber, Gary Numan, Billy Joel and Peter Gabriel. Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.2022-01-151h 57Tough Times with Lou YoungTough Times with Lou Young - Episode 1 - January 8, 2022On today's show, Lou spoke to Peter McCartt, Director of Energy Conservation and Sustainability for Westchester County. Lou also interviewed George Potanovic, Jr., of the Stony Point Action Committee for the Environment (SPACE). We also hear from Rev Billy, including a full episode of his podcast, Reverend Billy Radio. The episode is titled "Zombies of Progress Cut Down by 1,000 Trees". Plus, you'll hear music from Jackson Browne, Heathcote Hill and Miley Cyrus. Tough Times with Lou Young airs Saturdays at 1pm on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.2022-01-081h 58