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And So It Flows

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'And So It Flows' combines our unique blend of water music, water news, water culture and deep water talk. 'And So It Flows' brings water outside the cup. Moisten your ears every Tuesday @ 2pm on WTBR 89.7 FM - Pittsfield Community Radio. Or listen via podcast on Apple, Google, Stitcher and Amazon Audible. And remember to love your water.

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Episodes

And So It Flows – June 30, 2026 – ‘Broken Water Pipes’ 30.06.2026 1:00:28

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, examines how the village of Housatonic represents thousands of communities nationwide dealing with water infrastructure issues and deferred maintenance. He looks at the crisis of neglected works and the national fight for clean water.

And So It Flows – May 26, 2026 – ‘ Oil, Water And The Flow Away From The Petrodollar’ 26.05.2026 1:00:25

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, examines how closing the Strait of Hormuz impacts global trade and the global economy. We look at the economic shock of soaring oil prices and the accelerating shift away from the petrodollar, creating new realities for the world economy.

And So It Flows – May 12, 2026 – ‘Water, Democracy And Forever Chemicals’ 12.05.2026 1:00:54

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Bob Jones of the Lee Selectboard. They discuss how Lee’s fight for eco-justice against GE, Monsanto, and Bayer has activated his town into eco-warriors using democracy to bring justice to a region impacted by forever chemicals.

And So It Flows – May 5, 2026 – ‘The Deeper Dive – Taking the PCB Fight National’ 05.05.2026 1:00:15

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, recaps the powerful Deep Dive community water summit. The gathering confronted the Housatonic Valley PCB crisis, effectively bringing critical water and remediation issues back to the center of the regional and growing national stage.

And So It Flows – April 14, 2026 – ‘Mayflower Roots to Deep Dives: The UCC’s Call to Action’ 14.04.2026 1:00:32

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Rev Mike Denton. They talk of spiritual empowerment, UCC’s Mayflower roots, and co-creation of a just world through activism. Plus, a look at the Deep Dive with Chris Hedges and Veterans For Peace to resolve the PCB cleanup.

And So It Flows – April 7, 2026 – ‘Water’s Message Of Peace’ 07.04.2026 59:56

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with his h2o ideas and his water vibe, vibin’ on water for peace—inner and outer peace. Leslie sails through water as a culture of peace, sharing insights on the unified messages of water and the Masaru Emoto Peace Project’s vision.

And So It Flows – March 31, 2026 – ‘The Strait Of Hormuz’ 31.03.2026 59:44

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Eric Wasileski, US Navy vet and peace activist about his time in the Persian Gulf including the Strait Of Hormuz. Eric and Leslie discuss the mess created by a misguided Iran war policy and the toxic legacy of the US military.

And So It Flows – March 17, 2026 – ‘Like Water For Coffee’ 17.03.2026 1:00:43

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Jess Rufo, coffee expert and owner of Dottie’s Coffee Lounge. They discuss the chemistry between water and the perfect brew, the jolt of caffeine, and the commitment to fuel the economic flow and the spirit of Pittsfield, MA.

And So It Flows – March 10, 2026 – ‘The Thermal Flow Of Hydrotherapy: Optimizing Health Through Hot and Cold’ 10.03.2026 1:00:35

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Andy Huh, a sauna and cold plunge expert. They explore the transformative wellness value of hydrotherapy, diving deep into how alternating extreme temperatures optimize physical recovery, mental clarity, and metabolic health.

And So It Flows – March 3, 2026 – ‘From Active Duty To Rivers: Veterans Take On PCBs’ 03.03.2026 1:00:54

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Eric Wasileski of Pittsfield Veterans For Peace sharing about PCBs in the Housatonic River, teasing their upcoming Deep Dive event on environmental health and PCB remediation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges.