100Grannies for a Livable Future Podcast

E13: Roundup, Glyphosates and the Cancer Gag Act with Dr. Charles Benbrook

Join us for a conversation about glyphosate with Dr. Charles Benbrook, a renowned expert on agricultural systems and their impact on health and the environment. Cancer rates are on the rise in Iowa, and every year half of our state is bathed in pesticides containing the controversial chemical glyphosate. Meanwhile, the Iowa state legislature is considering a bill – the Cancer Gag Act – that would grant multi-billion-dollar corporations legal immunity from any lawsuits alleging their pesticides cause cancer. Dr. Benbrook will discuss the potential ramifications of the Cancer Gag Act, new research on the links between exposure to Roundup and other glyphosate-based herbicides and blood cancer risks, and the connection between soil health and public health. This event was held in early 2025 in collaboration with 100Grannies, Iowa Farmers Union, and the UNI Center for Energy & Environmental Education.To learn more about 100Grannies, visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠100grannies.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://100grannies.org/] or follow us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/100grannies.org/].

E12: Jennifer Wiskus and the Danger of the CO2 Pipeline for Iowa’s Aquifers

Jessica Wiskus lives in Lisbon where she’s been working with neighbors to oppose the CO2 pipeline since it was proposed in the fall of 2021.  In the struggle to stand firm and strong, neighbors have been reaching across the state, demonstrating extraordinary trust and support. What strategies have been effective and what do the landowners say they need right now to stand strong? You can view the presentation at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-JCW-zc16s32LeptWScJXVI8x2VCJG4y/view [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-JCW-zc16s32LeptWScJXVI8x2VCJG4y/view] To learn more about 100Grannies, visit us at ⁠⁠⁠100grannies.org⁠⁠⁠ [https://100grannies.org/] or follow us on our ⁠⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/100grannies.org/].

E11: Factory Farms, Your Health, and the Cancer Connection

A recent panel was organized on Nov 13th, 2024 to examine how our current agricultural practices are harming human health and ways to access cleaner, healthier, environmentally-friendly local foods. Speakers: * Dr. Chris Jones, Retired Research Engineer, UI IIHR-Hydroscience & Engineering * Audrey Tran Lam, Environmental Health Director, Center for Energy & Environmental Education, UNI * Mary Jo Forboard, Registered Dietician, 5th Generation Organic Farmer in Western Minnesota * Michelle Kenyon, Executive Director Field to Family This event was sponsored by the Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture, Little Village, 100 Grannies, and the Iowa City Public Library. You can view the presentation on the IC Public Library YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nuq3FIhuwoM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nuq3FIhuwoM] To learn more about 100Grannies, visit us at ⁠⁠100grannies.org⁠⁠ [https://100grannies.org/] or follow us on our ⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/100grannies.org/].

E10: In Memory of Ann Christensen - "Just Show Up!"

In this podcast, we reflect back on the amazing life of one of the original founders of 100Grannies, Ann Christensen. First, we read off the memorial she wrote before she passed away earlier this year. You can read her memorial at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/thegazette/name/ann-christenson-obituary?id=54549106 Next, we replay our 1st podcast, where she was interviewed (along with Becky Ross) on Iowa Public Radio's "Talk of Iowa" show in April of 2022. They share how 100Grannies has changed their lives and relationships with political activism. You can also listen on the IPR website at ⁠https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/talk-of-iowa/2022-04-21/100-grannies-reflect-on-a-decade-of-agitating-and-advocating-for-a-cleaner-environment⁠ [https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/talk-of-iowa/2022-04-21/100-grannies-reflect-on-a-decade-of-agitating-and-advocating-for-a-cleaner-environment] To learn more about 100 Grannies, visit us at ⁠100grannies.org⁠ [https://100grannies.org/] or follow us on our ⁠Facebook page⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/100grannies.org/].

E9: "Better Together" Talks on Earth Day 2023 at the Coralville Unitarian Universalist Society

In this podcast, we share the audio from a presentation we gave on April 23, 2023 at the Coralville Unitarian Universalist Society service. The four presenters were: * Miriam Kashia - A lifetime of climate activism * Deb Schoelerman - Chico Mendes Reforestation Project * Sally Hartman - Recycled Toilet Paper * Jessica Wiskus - Accidental Activist You can watch the video of the full service on the Coralville Unitarian Universalist Society's YouTube channel, or go to ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnEKdd_pz3U [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooKn3w2S6w8]