Joe Bates is a member of the Bad River Band, a Native American Tribe residing along Lake Superior in Wisconsin. He and his community have been embroiled in a long-standing legal and public relations battle against Enbridge, a Canadian energy company, to protect their ancestral lands. This struggle has been documented in "Bad River," a documentary film released in early 2024, which showcases Bates and his fellow activists within the band. Joe joins Jay to share his personal journey of activism, the profound influence of past generations of tribal and environmental activists on his own path, and the ongoing fight against Enbridge, which affects the future of water protection in America. To learn more about the Bad River Band, click here. Episode Chapters (00:00) - Intro (01:19) - Joe’s activist history (04:31) - The connection between the Bad River Band and their land (10:06) - How did Enbridge come to have pipes under native land against the Bad River Band’s wishes? (14:00) - The threat’s Enbridge’s Line 5 poses to the environment (18:10) - “You can’t put a price tag on what we have. What we have is priceless.” (19:23) - Joe and Jay discuss the documentary “Bad River” (22:58) - Thank you and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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Traveling in the car with little ones is hard, but Chip seems to have found the secret sauce. 2020 is hard, but we don't really have the secret sauce for that. Sorry. Good news is we get introduced to two courageous characters this week in Story Time and it seems like their adventures have only just begun! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Just s…
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What's changed since the last episode? Well, Jay has moved across the country and the boys are recording on the same timezone now! You'll notice a new format, some high quality audio, and that Chip is a world class baker. Enjoy!
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A town and a dragon have been at war for hundreds of year. One day, a new poster shows up in the town square announcing the grand opening of Dragon Daycare! What could possibly go wrong?
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Well aside from cross-country flights, locked keys in cars while island hoping in the PNW, a fever and cold for Jay, and a case of Bronchiolitis. Aside from all that we are back and better than ever! We missed you and we want to tell you a story. Your story! Send us an idea and if we pick it we'll send you a $25 Amazon Gift Card Go to TheBeardedBar…
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-Jay goes out to dinner and realizes that not everyone just knows what to do with a baby -Chip can cook, but that doesn't mean his kiddos think it's good -In this weeks story we tell the tale of a boy named Sam who wasn't good enough to make his schools kickball team, but learns that the best teammates are out of this world! To submit a story sugge…
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Chip talks about the struggles with sharing is caring and how spitting water at the dinner table is not okay. Jay has a new skincare routine because he's old. Then the Bearded Bards tell you the story of Jimmy... or is it Johnny.... and his journey from 9 year old video game prodigy to professional football player! To submit your story suggestions …
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The SUPER EPIC, HISTORIC, FLAGSHIP introduction episode of The Bearded Bards. A quick over of what to expect and how you can get involved in the fun. So get tucked in and cozy because we have quite the story to tell. Submit your ideas to TellMeAStory@TheBeardedBards.com
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