Breathe LA BreathTakes
By LA Talk Radio
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Podcast Description
Launched in 2011, BREATHE LA BreathTakes is a thought-provoking and engaging public affairs program with leaders from all walks of civic life - from academia to the elected official to the advocate. Hosted by Edward Headington, it is geared toward those who follow green, environmental and health-related issues, and the politics involved at the state and local level. The purpose of BreathTakes is to serve an incubator of public thought and also a community benefit for stakeholders, thought leaders and policymakers alike. Listen Live Thursdays at 1:00PM (PST), exclusively on LA Talk Radio (latalkradio.com)
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February 16, 2012 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured BREATHE LA co-host Neal Richman, The Trust for Public Land’s Tori Kjer and the California Construction Academy’s Uyen Le. The conversation ranged from the upcoming “Attire to Inspire” event to conservation issues, parks, green careers, PLAs and energy efficiency. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles Countyand the views of guests—unless otherwise stated—are exclusively their own. | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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February 9, 2012 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured BREATHE LA co-host Dan Witzling with a live update on the organization’s COPD conference. Then we spoke with F. Noel Ferry, Founder of Next10 and Tracey Grose, Vice President & Director of Research, Collaborative Economics and lead author of “Many Shades of Green,” about the core green economy and their recent findings. Finally we wrapped the conversation with a profile piece with Global Business Solutions CEO John Carlin on leadership, greening campuses and affecting change in a sagging economy. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles Countyand the views of guests—unless otherwise stated—are exclusively their own. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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February 2, 2012 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured BREATHE LA co-host Dan Witzling for a broad conversation about key priorities for the organization and an update of upcoming programs and events. Then we turned to L.A. City Councilmember, outgoing Energy & Environment Committee (EEC) Chair, and Governing Board Member of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Jan Perry for update on the South LA Wetlands, Proposition O, Women & Politics and issues relating to the EEC. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles Countyand the views of guests—unless otherwise stated—are exclusively their own. | 2/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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January 26, 2012 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured “Green T with Tamara”'s Tamara Henry and Union Bank's Sue Miller—as well as BREATHE LA’s Ray Gonzales and Neal Richman. The conversation covered the gamut from green living and environmental consciousness to Union Bank's commitment to green programs and its vaunted Environmental Risk Management Department. Play or download also to find out Tamara’s two “toxic foods” and Union Bank’s three recent environmental accomplishments. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles Countyand the views of guests—unless otherwise stated—are exclusively their own. | 1/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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January 19, 2012 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured Heal the Bay’s Sarah Sikich and the California Conservation Corps’ David Muraki for a wide-ranging conversation about both organizations. Sikich covered Marine Protected Areas, the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, the Beach Report Card, Plastic Bags, the EEI, and Low Impact development. Muraki closed out the show with a discussion of CCC’s beginnings, mission, initiates and programs—including one with returning war veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and the Backcountry Trails program. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles County and the views of guests—unless otherwise stated—are exclusively their own. | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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January 12, 2012 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured BREATHE LA’s Neal Richman, Councilmember Jose Huizar, and LAANE Director of Waste & Recycling Project’s Greg Goodfor a wide-ranging conversation about commercial recycling program, waste management, pot dispensaries, murals and more. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles Countyand the views of guests—unless otherwise stated—are exclusively their own. | 1/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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January 5, 2012 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured BREATHE LA’s Neal Richman, the Valley Green Team & VICA’s Carolyn Casavan, and the California League of Conservation Voters’ Mike Young. Richman talked about the COPD event BREATHE LA is hosting next month, Casavan spoke on High Speed Rail and the potential November Water Bond, and Young educated listeners about his 40 year-old organization, including its mission, focus and legislative races to watch in 2012. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles Countyand the views of guests—unless otherwise stated—are exclusively their own. | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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December 29, 2011 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured CEO, President and Executive Producer of the Chronicles Group, Jim Thebaut, for a conversation on water that spanned countries, continents and the American Southwest. Then we turned to David Hodgins of Sustento Group to discuss the PACE program as well as other energy efficient opportunities for commercial buildings in Los Angeles. Finally, the Valley Green Team & VICA’s Carolyn Casavan gave us an update on important legislation that passed in 2011. BREATHE LA’s Neal Richman was also part of the hosting team. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles Countyand the views of guests—unless otherwise stated—are exclusively their own. | 12/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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December 22, 2011 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured VerdeXchange’s David Abel, the Valley Green Team & VICA’s Carolyn Casavan, and the Surfrider Foundation’s Joe Geever for a lively conversation about the VerdeXchange’s conference next month, state Senator Alex Padilla’s LADWP renewable energy oversight hearing and issues of import to the Surfrider Foundation. BREATHE LA’s Neal Richman was also part of the hosting team. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles Countyand the views of guests—unless otherwise stated—are exclusively their own. | 12/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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December 15, 2011 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured Bart Reed of The Transit Coalition and Conner Everts of The Southern California Watershed Alliance for a lively conversation about transportation and infrastructure challenges and opportunities in Los Angeles County as well as an update on the California State Water Project and other tributaries of related thought. Jennifer Clarke of BREATHE LA was also on hand to discuss the impact of tobacco on health. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles Countyand the views of guests are exclusively their own. | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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December 8, 2011 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured Saba Firoozi of BREATHE LA, Wayde Hunter of the North Valley Coalition and Veronica Sanchez of the City of L.A.'s Department of Aging (DOA). The conversation ran the gamut from causes of asthma and AQMD hearings on the Sunshine Canyon Landfill to services provided by DOA. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles Countyand the views of guests are exclusively their own. | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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December 1, 2011 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured The Wall-Las Memorias’ Richard Zaldivar and VICA Vice Chair of the Environment, Energy & Utilities Committee, Carolyn Casavan. The wide-ranging conversation included a discussion of World AIDS Day, Wall-Las Memorias programs, the potential 2012 Water Bond on the ballot and legislative updates on green legislation. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles Countyand the views of guests are exclusively their own. | 12/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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November 24, 2011 | BreathTakes featured returning guest and award-winning investigative journalist Michael Collins of EnviroReporter. The Thanksgiving Day conversation was wide-ranging and covered everything from John Wayne’s best “Pilgrim” line, pumpkin pie recipes, nuclear power plants, and electronic cigarettes. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 11/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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November 17, 2011 | BREATHE LA BreathTakes Radio Show featured filmmaker Josh Tickell, the Pat Brown Institute of Public Affairs’ (PBI) Taffany Lim and BREATHE LA’s Dan Witzling. The broad-ranging conversation included a discussion of the new documentary on the Gulf Oil Spill, “The Big Fix,” an update on recent and upcoming programming at the PBI like their December eHealth Summit, and a recap of BREATHE LA programs, events and focus areas. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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November 10, 2011 | BreathTakes featured award-winning investigative journalist Michael Collins of EnviroReporter and Drive4COPD Ambassador and artist/sculptor Michael Kalish. The conversation ranged from the hyperlocal of environmental clean-up at the Rocketdyne facility to broader themes of art in public places and the COPD awareness campaign. BREATHE LA Board Member James Okasaki was also part of the hosting team. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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November 3, 2011 | BreathTakes featured Cal Watchdog reporter Katy Grimes, Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment's (SCOPE) Lynne Plambeck and North Valley Coalition President and Sunshine Canyon Landfill-Citizens Advisory Committee Vice Chair Wayde Hunter for a lively discussion of green jobs, high speed rail, traffic impacts, air pollution, development projects and landfills. Neil Richman was in studio for the high caliber conversations. This radio show is offered as a community benefit by BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 11/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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October 27, 2011 | BreathTakes featured former MWD of Southern CA CEO and current Special Counsel for Water & Energy at the Cordoba Corporation, Ron Gastelum, and Warner Bros. Director of Sustainability, Mike Slavich. The conversation ranged from California’s water needs and challenges to how the entertainment industry is making strides in the double bottom line of making money and greening their productions. Neil Richman was in studio to debrief this morning’s BREATHE LA Green Salon on "Decreasing Diesel Emissions” as well as offer his take on the new "smoking ad" by presidential contender Herman Cain. Special thanks to the sponsor BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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October 20, 2011 | BreathTakes featured Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees Member Mona Field and Vice President of the Santa Susana Mountain Park Association John Luker. Ms. Field discussed sustainability projects and green construction throughout the nine campuses while Luker spoke to the importance of the Chatsworth Preserve and the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park. Jennifer Clark and Neil Richman were also in studio to talk about tobacco cessation and next week’s BREATHE LA Green Salon: "Decreasing Diesel Emissions: New Technologies, New Policies." Morgan Hamori, who works with Rob Strange of Autocar—a participant in the aforementioned salon, called to update BreathTake listeners on E3 Hydraulic Hybrids. Special thanks to the sponsor BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 10/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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October 13, 2011 | BreathTakes featured Los Angeles Unified School District President Monica Garciaand L.A. Weekly Deputy Editor for News Jill Stewartfor a spirited conversation around healthy food in schools, greening of new construction and existing campuses, and fine particulates and housing development near major transportation corridors. Part of the BREATHE LA hosting team included Neil Richman and Claudia Medina—who announced the next BREATHE LA Green Salon Oct. 27th on diesel emissions and COPD event on Nov. 15th. Special thanks to the sponsor BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 10/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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October 6, 2011 | BreathTakes featured the L.A. County Bike Coalition’s Allison Mannos, Coro Southern California’s John Greenwood and the California Construction Academy’s Daniel Villao for a lively conversation about air pollution, alternative transportation, the L.A. Bicycle Master Plan, CicLAvia the upcoming Coro Water Luncheon, organized labor and green jobs. Part of the BREATHE LA hosting team included Claudia Medina and Neil Richman—who reminded listeners of the next BREATHE LA Green Salon on October 27th on diesel emissions. Special thanks to our sponsor BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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September 29, 2011 | BreathTakes featured the Valley Green Team’s Carolyn Casavan, South Coast AQMD’s Sam Atwood, and Downtown New’s Jon Regardie for a lively conversation that ranged from green manufacturing and rooftop community gardens in Los Angeles to fine particulates, jazz clubs and the soon-to-be released documentary “The Right to Breathe.” Part of the BREATHE LA hosting team included Kerri Feazell and Rob Gard—who also announced the next BREATHE LA Green Salon on October 27th on diesel emissions. Special thanks to our sponsor BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 9/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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September 22, 2011 | BreathTakes featured VerdeXchange's David Abel for an interesting conversation around green issues around the globe and here in California, especially on the clean tech industry and business-to-business interaction. Then we spoke with California state Assemblymember Betsy Butler for a legislative update on bills she has authored (AB 475 – Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and AB 1319 – BPA’s) and legislation she has supported. Part of the BREATHE LA hosting team included Rob Gard and Neil Richman—who also gave listeners an update on the BREATHE LA Green Salon held that morning. Special thanks to our sponsor BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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September 15, 2011 | BreathTakes featured Port of Los Angeles' Chris Cannon, Jobs 1st Alliance's Wally Baker and Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz for an exciting show about the greening of the port, environmental (maritime) leadership and the proposed ban on paper and plastic bags. The conversation also included an update on the "Beat the Canal" campaign that involves both business and labor working together. Special thanks to our sponsor BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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September 8, 2011 | BREATHE LA "BreathTakes" launched its inaugural show with Dan Witzling and Enrique Chiock in studio and Councilmember Jan Perry and Author/Actor/environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. calling in. The conversation ranged from COPD and AQMD to fine particulates and a proposed ban on both paper and plastic bags. Special thanks to our sponsor BREATHE California of Los Angeles County. | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 24 Episodes |


