Emily & Vicki's podcast "Truly Sustainable Sarasota."

Frederick Ravid is the president of "Chartered Financial Services", he discusses how to make ethical investment choices.

Jerry Sharp from "Sharp Pest Control" talks about safer, natural products that can be used for pest control.

John Schutt from Southern Cross Construction Products discusses the problems caused by the contaminated Chinese drywall and the product "GreenEboard" which is a more environmentally friendly alternative to Portland cement and gypsum based tile backer boards.

Jodi Johns and Laurel Schiller talk about the "Laurel Park Eco Fair" coming up this weekend at Laurel Park, 1725 Laurel St, Sarasota, FREE family-friendly event with entertainment, exhibitors & hands-on activities focusing on sustainable living. Build a birdhouse, learn about worm farming, solar ovens, rain barrels, gardening, Some exhibitors are: Home Depot, Sarasota Butterfly Club, Sarasota Network for Climate Action, Sierra Club, Southwest Florida Water Mgt Dist, UF-Cooperative Extension-Master Gardener Help Desk, Florida Native Plant Nursery. Parking corner of Laurel & Orange.

Robert Kluson from the Sarasota County Extension Service and Felicia Tappan of Vintage Organic Acres in Duette, FL. discuss organic farming and the Sarasota Co Community Foodshed development.

Dan Lobeck is the president of "Control Growth Now", here he discusses the new Community Renewal Act that Gov. Charlie Crist recently signed into law.

Jack Burden from talks about how Raindrops Cisterns is impacting the cistern and water reuse movement, along with the carbon footprint of water, the diverse uses of captured water, and storm water. You can find out more at:
www.raindropcisterns.com

Randi Saba is the owner of ECOllaborationllc. Randi works with individuals, families, homeowners, small businesses, interior designers, landscape designers, builders, architects, government agencies, and non-profits to meet their health and sustainablility needs. Find out more at:
http://www.ecollaborationllc.com/index.html

Jim Keeney,Dawn Lucido and Ralph Kresge from Jefferson Center in talk about the many sustainable initiatives that the centre has incorporated.

Bill Wenzel from the Center for Food Safety talks about the issues surrounding the controversial Food Safety Bill.

Dr. William Berno is a classically trained Homeopath as well as a licensed Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, here he talks to us about the history of homeopathy and some of it's general uses.

Dusty Swartz is the founder of "Biodiesel 2 Go". He talks about the sources of biodiesel fuel and the environmental advantages of switching to this fuel source.

Peter Burkard is the author of "The Real Dirt" a book about his 30 plus years growing organic crops in Florida.

Dr. James Powell is the Executive Director of the Sea to Shore Alliance an organization that is dedicated to finding solutions that will reduce threats to endangered aquatic species, such as manatees, northern right whales and sea turtles, and protect or restore their coastal habitats. Find out more at: http://www.sea2shore.org/

Singer Elaine Silver shares some live songs with us in the studio.

Kimberly Braun is the director of the Wellness Festival in Sarasota an event that will be held at Phillip Estates on May 2nd, 2009 10am-6pm with music and dance party from 6-9pm.

Tony McEachern talks about his upcoming 750 mile walk to raise awareness for brain cancer research and cures. For more information you can go to Tony's website at: http://www.teamtony.org/

Ann Mason talks about the state of our jails and prisons and some ideas to create alternatives to the high incarceration rate in Florida.

Vera Neumann-Wood is the Senior Librarian at Selby Library. Vera talks about some of the sustainability events that the library has coming up in Sarasota.

Al Palumbo talks about his work with the "Sarasota Parrotheads" helping to build reefs. Al is also involved with "Save Our Seabirds".

Dr. George Carlo calls in with his Washington update.

Marsha Green Marsha Green, PhD is a Professor and President of the Ocean Mammal Institute.She does research on the impacts of noise from boats and sonar on marine mammals and works in international venues to develop ocean noise regulations.

Dennis and Jennifer Brock owners of "Mothers Musical Bakery" talk about some of the events they have planned to teach people ways to take charge of their lives and health.

Krystina Muller talks about how she started her knife and tool sharpening business and gives tips on surviving in the current economy.

Scott Egglefield from Mirasol Fafco Solar talks about the rebates available at this time for installing solar energy.

Michele Mician is the Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Sarasota - she talks to us about some of the new environmental projects that the City is involved with.

Darryl Turner from Turner Tree and Landscaping discusses discusses how he helps developers to save trees by relocating them.

Karen Leonetti is the owner of "Earth Angels" pre-school located in Siesta Key, Karen and her husband Dan tell us what led her to starting a pesticide and toxin free school.

Dr. William F. Schultz, the former director of Amnesty International USA and a former president of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. As Director of Amnesty International USA he traveled to Darfur, Sudan, to help redress the humanitarian crisis in that region. He led an Amnesty mission to Liberia as well, to investigate the atrocities committed during the civil war there and in 1999 went again to Northern Ireland to help insure that human rights protections be incorporated in to the peace process there.
He will speak on March 1st at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota at 7 p.m. The subject of his lecture will be “Restoring America’s Credibility: Human Rights in a New Era”.

Wendy Greene is the Managing Director of The Peace Alliance - Wendy tells us about the current HR 808 bill and the work that the Peace Alliance is doing.

Dr. Carlo calls in with his update from Washington.

Jackie & Gideon Graft are raw food chefs from Georgia and they talk about their upcoming event in Sarasota.

Jim Chapin from "Recycled Plastic Man" talks about all the products they are making from recycled plastic and the low impact this procedure has on the environment.

Carmel Monti from Mothers Organics talks about how they take yard debris and turn it into humus and the importance of this in gardening.

Rod talks about different options for improving the traffic problems on the Bayfront and throughout Sarasota including building roundabouts.

Maryam Henein and George Langworthy co-directors of the soon to be released documentary "Return of the Honey bee" - a film that looks at the plight of the bees due to colony collapse disorder and the effect this is having on global food production.

Marla Doss and Carolyn Marchbank from Community Haven, a non-profit organization for Adults and Children with Disabilities, talk about the new organic farm that they are starting.

Dr. George Carlo gives an update from Washington on the new Stimulus plan.

Dr. John Ogden is the Director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography, here he talks to us about the upcoming vote on January 28th when the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will decide whether to permit commercial fish-farming in federal waters of the Gulf.

Author Cheryl Simone talks about her book "Midnights with the Mystics". Cheryl talks with us about her experiences and the journey that led her to Sadhgur Vasudev, a highly sought after mystic.

Dr. Susan Jones is a leading voice for health and fitness in America and worldwide today, here she talks to us about being vibrantly healthy in body, mind, and spirit.. Susan is the author of 20 books and audio programs, including her latest THE HEALING POWER OF NATUREFOODS, HEALTH BLISS: 50 Revitalizing NatureFoods & Lifestyle Choices to Promote Vibrant Health, BE HEALTHY~STAY BALANCED: 21 Simple Choices to Create More Joy & Less Stress, RECIPES FOR HEALTH BLISS, and for children - VEGETABLE SOUP/THE FRUIT BOWL.

Dr.Carlo, Ph.D, M.S., J.D, is a public health scientist, epidemiologist, lawyer, and the founder of the Science and Public Policy Institute. Here he talks about the effects of radiation on the body and an intervention clinic he is helping to set up to help patients who are now suffering from EMR related disease.

John Major Jenkins is an independent researcher who has devoted himself to reconstructing ancient Mayan cosmology and philosophy. His careful scholarship and cutting-edge insights into why the Maya chose 2012 to end a great World Age cycle have been endorsed by the most progressive thinkers of our day. He has authored five books including Maya Cosmogenesis 2012 which reveals the Maya's insight into the cyclic nature of time, and prepares us for our own cosmogenesis--the birth of a new world.

Pat Murphy is the Executive Director of Community Solutions, a non-profit organization in Yellow Springs , Ohio , whose primary focus is achieving sustainability by reducing energy consumption in the household sectors of food, transportation, and housing. Pat is the author of Plan C – Community Survival Strategies for Peak Oil and Climate Change (New Society 2008).

David Wolfe is the author of several bestselling books on raw food including; Eating for Beauty, The Sunfood Diet Success System, Naked Chocolate, and Amazing Grace. David discusses the benefits of a raw food diet and he also talks about The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation.

Diana Beresford-Kroeger is a botanist, medical and agricultural researcher, lecturer, and self-defined "renegade scientist" in the fields of classical botany, medical biochemistry, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. She is the author of "Arboretum America: A Philosophy of the Forest" and several other books.

Dr. Neal Barnard author of "Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes," discusses how changing eating habits can help to control diabetes.

Melinda Lindsey from Earthfriends Inc. talks about the Pelican Pals bird sanctuary that she is planning to open up in Sarasota. She also talks about the other projects that Earthfriends is involved with.

Dr. Harvey Kaltis discusses the potential dangers of radiation from medical xrays.

Congressman Dennis Kucinich discusses his new article of Impeachment.

Cris Costello from the Sarasota Sierra Club discusses why drilling for oil will not bring down the price of oil, she also talks about the Mosaic fertilizer issue.

Bruce Gagnon is the Coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space. Bruce talks about the recent Global Greens Conference in Brazil and the connection between war and the destruction of the environment.

Cynthia Shahan is an acupuncturist and classical homeopath. She discusses the possible dangers and side-effects of over vaccination in our culture.

Wanda Washington and Laura Ward from the organization SCOPE discuss the ongoing legal struggle with Lockheed Martin over the contamination at the Tallevast community in Florida.

Dr. Laurie Walmsley discusses the "trap, spay/neuter and release" programme for stray cats.