Heartwood
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Dr. Thomas Rashad Easley, also known as the Hip Hop Forester, meets with guests spanning the environmental profession to many forms of artistry. These discussions are in pursuit of understanding individual journeys, sharing new perspectives, and exploring solutions to real-world problems. The title Heartwood Podcast is a play on words, where we address understanding how the heart impacts the woods, and the woods impact the heart.
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The Branch Interview
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Responsibility, Courage, and Conflict in Uncertain Times with Pat Gonzales Rogers
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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The Culmination of Everything: Dr. Easley’s Expreince of Recording Over 50 episodes
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Exploring the True Meaning of D.E.I. with RaShad Eas
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Fighting for Inclusion and Professional Eminence with Dr. Darin Latimore from Yale School of Medicine
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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From Root to Fruit: Esaac Mazengia, PwintPhyu Nandar, and Bennett Olupo’s Mission to Promote Environmental Joy at Yale School of the Environment and Beyond
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Promoting the Theory and Practice of Environmental Conservation with the Future Dr. Andie Creel
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Being in Tune with Community: Mr. Tom Ficklin’s Experience Building Community in New Haven and Beyond
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Exploring Ethnoecology from Hawaii to Nigeria and Beyond with Hoa’āina Dr. Katie Kamelamela
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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A Welcoming Workplace for a Welcoming Expedition: Sam Armacost’s Masterclass in DEI for Environmental Organizations
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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The Hidden History of Oregon’s Forests with Gwendolyn Trice
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Forests for the People and with the People: Danna Smith and the Dogwood Alliance
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Engineering Grassroots Environmental Justice with Reverend Jamonde Taylor
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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BONUS: Pt 2 Bianca. Gearing up for success
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Meeting the Hosts. A Conversation with Bennett Olupo and Dr. Easley
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Navigating Conflict with Pat Gonzales-Rogers
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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Discussing the Future of Environmental Justice Dr. Gerald Torres
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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The Importance of HBCUs for Environmental Progress with Dr. Iris Montague and Ms. Stephanie Love
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Finding a place at Yale: Thokozile Changufu, Grace (Chikaodi) Dominic, Jeffrey (Ato) Blay
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May 25, 2023 |
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Finding Your Groove with stic from dead prez
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May 18, 2023 |
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A Balancing Act: Learning to Grow with and Empower Students with Dean Toddi Steelman
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May 11, 2023 |
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Being a Conduit for Change with Dr. Justin Kunkle
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May 04, 2023 |
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Building Community Through Leadership with Ms. Bianca Myrick (pt. 1)
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Plugging Into the Source with Dr. Nyeema Harris
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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A Reflection on Season 4 of the Heartwood Podcast: A Conversation with Nadeem Demian and Thibault Vermeulen
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Personal Identity, Botany, and Environmentalism: A Conversation with Mae Lin Plummer
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Community and Emotional Support and DEI in the Conservation Movement: A Conversation with Marcelo Bonta and David Lamfrom
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Addressing Global Inequality through Sustainable Development: A Conversation with Jeffrey Sachs
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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The Forests Dialogue: Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement -Part 2: A Conversation with Liz Felker
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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The Forests Dialogue: Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement -Part 1: A Conversation with Gary Dunning
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Hip Hop, Positivity, and the Environment: a Conversation withLilB
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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Conservation and Community Development in Botswana: A Conversation with Kaggie Orrick, Lauren Sadowski and Dikatholo Kedikilwe
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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A Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusionwith Enrico Manalo
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May 11, 2022 |
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Mental Health and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Conversation with Andres Fernandez, Mia Wilson, and Raffa Sindoni
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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The Dean Speaks: A Conversation with Indy Burke
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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An Exchange of Wisdom with Omavi Minder
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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Merging the Personal with the Professional: A Conversation with Mark Bradford
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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Bringing the Farm to the Classroom: A Conversation with Tessa Desmond
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Apr 02, 2021 |
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Why We Need Accountability with Andrés Jimenez
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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Exploring Universal Consciousness with Marlon Davila
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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The Ecology of Washington Square Park with Georgia Silvera Seamans
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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What’s in Your Survival Kit?: A conversation with Goodie Mob
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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“Playing by the Rules” (or not) as a Black Man in Academia and Society: Dr. Robert K. Perkins, PhD in Sociology at Norfolk State University
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Aug 21, 2020 |
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Chris Webby: Connecticut’s homegrown star isn’t afraid to lean into environmental activism
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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Dr. John Francis, “The Planetwalker,” on how we treat one another is how we treat the environment:
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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Return of Dr. Verdolin: An Animal Biologist on how Animal Behaviors and Social Distancing are Interconnected
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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The Convergence of the Built Environment, Racial Equity, and Public Health: A Conservation with Dr. Allison Mathews
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Jun 24, 2020 |
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“We can’t protect the environment until we get DEI right.” – Marcelo Bonta of J.E.D.I. Heart
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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When Black Folks live in, persist through, and thrive in nature— Outdoor Afro Founder Rue Mapp
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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5. Hip Hop Kings and Environmental Professionals: Miles Braxton on Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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4. Live at Yale-Myers: Finding the Heart in Forestry with Rachel Reyna
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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3. Breaking Open Our Seeds of Growth: CJ Goulding on the Necessity of Discomfort
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Jan 20, 2020 |
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2. Seeing the Foresters for the Trees: Terry Baker and new pathways at the Society of American Foresters
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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1. The Kids are Alright: Building an Environmental Ethic in New Haven’s Young People
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Jan 10, 2020 |
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8. (LIVE) Real Talk with Yale’s Diversity and Inclusion Professionals: Representatives from across the campus share lessons, frustrations, and opportunities
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Aug 29, 2019 |
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7. Raised By Animals: Dr. Jennifer Verdolin outlines the interconnectedness of the human ecosystem and the animal kingdom
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Aug 26, 2019 |
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6. You Actually Work Together?: Hosts of the “Political Climate” Podcast on what it’s like to spend every day working across the aisle
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Aug 22, 2019 |
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5. When Jay-Z Meets Green Trees: Heartwood Producer Chris Perkins talks about the role of music in defining an environmental ethic
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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4. Young, Black, and Sustainable: Jarami Bond tells us why carpet is a hidden secret of environmental solutions
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Aug 15, 2019 |
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3. A Leader of Forestry: Sam Cook talks about his non-traditional path to success in forestry
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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2. The Challenges of Leadership: Dean Indy Burke connects her story to the challenges of leading one of the best environmental schools in the country
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Aug 08, 2019 |
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1. Alabama to Connecticut: Easley’s path from backyard garden to hip-hop forestry and deanship at FES
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Jul 31, 2019 |