First hour: Would curbing meat consumption make for good political policy?
Second hour: Discussing new approaches for historic preservation
In the past week, it appears that national Democrats might make a plan to curb meat consumption part of their platform. It started with a leaked FAQ page from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and her Green New Deal plan. The FAQ included language about the path to ending the consumption of cows. Meanwhile, Senator Cory Booker, who is vegan, has said the world can’t afford to keep eating meat. The GOP is already planning to run on the idea that Democrats “want to take away your hamburgers.” Our guests discuss whether the possible move is good policy material and is politically wise. Our guests:
- Joel Helfrich, local professor, activist, and vegan
- Tom Philpott, food and agriculture correspondent for Mother Jones Magazine
Does historic preservation need a new approach? According to a recent piece in City Lab, the preservation landscape is changing, and the preservation process is facing big challenges. We sit down with local preservationists to discuss what changes might be needed in related to standards, financing, sustainability, perceptions, and more. In studio:
- Larry Francer, associate director of preservation for the Landmark Society of Western New York
- Wayne Goodman, executive director of the Landmark Society of Western New York
- Drew Costanza, developer with Costanza Enterprises
- Glenn Kellogg, principal of Urban Advisors, and owner of Hart's Local Grocers
