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Chicago Tries Not to Kill Birds Now: Spring Migration Update
It's almost the end of spring bird migration here in Chicago! Remember that time in 2023 when the McCormick Place in Chicago was responsible for thousands of bird deaths in one night? We do!! In…
Freezes and Firings
Oh, weird...you're telling me that Donald Trump is making chaotic decisions that are harmful to people and the environment? Didn't see that coming!! This week we discuss how Trump's federal freezes…
Fowl Play - Bird Flu is BACK baby!
We're back! After a long hiatus, What a Waste Podcast is back to both bum you out and make you laugh. Lucia is joined by new co-host Sohrab Forouzesh to discuss this week's topic: bird flu! Find out…
Cemeteries Will Be the Death of Us
On this ep, Lucia and Tyler go all memento mori on your a**. It's time to think about the inevitability of death (in a fun, healthy, positive way)! Lucia explains the history of cemeteries and why…
Ep Recycle: Happy 4th of July aka Why Fireworks are Choking Our Cities
In the name of recycling, we're reposting our famous fireworks episode from 2022! Ahhhh it's that time of year again when we ignore the absolutely devastating ongoing political disappointments in…
Is Fame Bad for the Environment? It Would Seem So!
In honor of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour coming through Chicago and Lucia not getting tickets in time, this week's episode focuses on how the celebrity lifestyle is BAD for the environment (is often…
Trash People (of Logan Square) with Penny Gibbons
On this very special episode, we are joined by Trash People of Logan Square founder Penny Gibbons! Penny is a UK native and Chicago transplant who used the isolation of quarantine and her desire for…
Did the Oil Industry Save the Whales? Debunking the Whale Oil Myth
Did you know that some people believe that the switch to petroleum saved the whales? On this week's episode, Lucia and Tyler discuss the Whale Oil myth, the history of whaling, and how understanding…
Caution to the Wind (Turbine): Texas' Anti-Wind Conservationists with Elena Bruess
On this very special episode, Lucia and Tyler are joined by environmental reporter, comedian, and grad school bff Elena Bruess! Elena is the environment, water, and climate reporter for the San…
Comedy and Wildlife Conservation with Eeland Stribling
On this week’s episode, we welcome Black Steve Irwin himself, Eeland Stribling! Eeland is a hilarious Denver-based comedian, wildlife educator and biologist, and arguably the most famous comedian fly…
Off Track: The Ohio Train Disaster
You've seen photos of the smoke plume, but do you really know the whole story of the Ohio train derailment? On this episode, Lucia and Tyler talk about what EXACTLY happened in Ohio (and in states…
Monsanto is not Mon Ami
Lucia and Tyler discuss the dark overlord of modern agriculture: Monsanto. They gab about how Monsanto sold Roundup with the knowledge that it was carcinogenic, creating a new brand of "farmer's…
Disposable Diapers aka the Pampers Conspiracy
The big dookie episode is finally here! Lucia and Tyler discuss the history of diapers, the waste footprint of disposable diapers (infants go through 12 a day!!!), and how Pampers and other diaper…
The big MEAT episode (Meat pt 2)
In honor of Thanksgiving, we’re talking MEAT. This episode starts out with Turkey facts aka an explanation of the gruesome process required to eradicate turkeys when avian flu hits a farm. Then Lucia…
Why do Americans love to hate vegans? (Meat pt 1)
Thus begins the topic of MEAT! In this first of a two-part episode, Lucia and Tyler introduce the topic of meat consumption and discuss why Americans love meat so much and love to hate vegans. Tyler…
SPOOOKY Legislative Snack: Vote YES For the Forest Preserves of Cook County on November 8th!
It's Halloween and you know what is REALLY scary? The deferred maintenance needs of the Forest Preserves of Cook County! On this episode of What a Waste, Lucia and Tyler talk about why Cook County…
Saving an Indigenous Salmon
This episode is specifically targeted at Victoria Beckham - honey you need to stop eating salmon everyday. On this week's episode of What a Waste, Lucia and Tyler talk about why salmon populations…
When Trees are Racist (History of Redlining)
Excuse the clickbait - trees are not racist but PEOPLE are. In this week's episode of What a Waste, Lucia and Tyler discuss how the history of the racist housing practice of redlining has led to…
Why Carbon Capture is Dumb if You Don't also Clean Up the Grid
On this week's episode of What a Waste, Lucia and Tyler use a lot of sort of accurate metaphors to explain why relying on carbon capture without getting off of fossil fuels to clean up the grid won't…
Why Golf Courses are a BIG Problem (Ruining Stuff at the Core of Tyler's Identity)
Welcome to another edition of presenting Tyler with devastating information that will ruin an activity he dearly loves! On this episode of What a Waste, Lucia explains to Tyler why golf courses are…
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