Tough Times with Lou Young

On 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...

On 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...

On 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...

On 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 th...

On 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 (D...

On 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 Youn...

On 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 - Seni...

On 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 Count...

On 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 th...

On 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...

On 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...

On 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 pod...

On 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, w...

On 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'...