The Green Conversation

The Green Conversation

The Green Conversation is a podcast dedicated to commenting on environmental politics, theories, and activism for conservative audiences. The goal is to be a central location for conservatives to understand current environmental theology and implement conservative values for environmental justice. The natural world is one large complex organism that needs everyone on the political spectrum. It is time that conservatives have a voice in environmental activism. Check out leogenco.org for more.

Episodes

May 21, 2024 20 mins

This second part episode dives more into Logan Luse and his career around environmental politics as a conservative. We dig into specific ways policies can endorse green technologies through capitalistic ventures. Logan understanding around policy and the environment shines in this interview, proving that he is an advocate for Florida's future around natural resources.

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In this special two-part episode, I interview Logan Luse. In this part, Logan introduces himself and his history with environmentalism and conservationism. Logan is a young republican, looking to hold office and impact the future of our nation.  He is the next generation of Republicans, bringing stewardship back to our relationship with nature. Listen in and get to know Logan Luse.

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January 2, 2024 21 mins

News about hunting provides insight into conservation activism and politics. This episode covers hunting news stories I followed in 2023. These stories follow the corner cross case in Wyoming, the grey wolf introduction to Colorado, and the zombie deer disease. Politics around hunting are constantly in flux, and these stories tell the current state of politics. I hope to bring more hunting news in the future to inform conservatives...

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November 15, 2023 21 mins

In this episode, I discuss the context around the legal limits of pollution. There is a misconception that polluting is a crime or that banning pollution is possible. Tune in as I discuss examples of dangerous pollution levels, and why it is difficult to criminalize pollution in response to these issues.

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October 31, 2023 22 mins

Conservation in the United States of America is centered around the public trust doctrine. The history of this doctrine is not what you think. Throughout our conservation, court case upon court case has changed and limited the doctrine. The fluctuation of the cases, results in today's private land ownership and the increasing paywall to the wilderness. Join me as we explore the history and efficacy of the public trust doctrine...

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October 15, 2023 21 mins

In this episode, I discuss some reasons why anti-hunting conservation is promoted and the geopolitical consequences that can stem from this perspective. Hunting is a difficult activity to balance in today's world, and here, I give you some talking points that could help you in a debate around these conversations.

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September 30, 2023 21 mins

Ever wonder about the issues of environmental, social, and governance policies. There are a lot of details. In this episode, I break down the issues with the values expressed by these policies and how policies do not fit consumer values. In reality, these policies are for clout and investment from politicians, not the average man.

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September 15, 2023 34 mins

In this episode, I interviewed Marc Cortez. He experienced a political shift within himself as he worked in the solar business. After dealing with green technology, he found that the doomsday narrative is out of proportion and saw how abusive economically solar technically can be for a consumer.  We both still agree solar power is a great source of energy, but the current state is not the ideal state for technology. Overall, the in...

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January 15, 2023 36 mins

In the season finale, Leo interviewed Jeremy Carl who is a researcher and writer for the Claremont Institute and has held environmental positions in the federal government. The discussion focused on new green energy and the political perspectives that can damage or help our progression to a greener world. Jeremy was a great quest. Search "Jeremy Carl" to find more about him and his works.

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December 15, 2022 26 mins

This episode Leo focuses on the politics around defining crimes against the environment. This is the longest episode to date. A lot of information is given, because defining environmental crimes is not easy. From politicians to companies to academia, there is a lack of communication of priorities and understanding around our place in the environment. The episode covers the current definition, the issues with defining crimes against...

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November 30, 2022 19 mins

In this episode of The Green Conversation, Leo discusses the downfalls to municipal recycling systems. Your everyday recycling is neither effective nor reasonable with our lives. From shipping materials to China to taxpayer and business mandatory expenses in Oregon, Leo looks at how the recycling has imbedded itself into our society. Recycling has many problems, and this episode seeks to outline some of the more explicit issues.

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In this episode of The Green Conversation, Leo discusses the politics around the Environmental Protection Agency, or the EPA. The EPA has been around since the 1970's, but the agency has thrown around for political gain. However, due to the nature of the EPA, it was, by designed, going to become political rather than scientific. Conservatives are start by reflecting on the role of the federal government in environmental protec...

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October 30, 2022 36 mins

This episode of The Green Conversation is focused whether environmentalism is promoted or at supported by Christian theology. Ash Mason, a member of the Christian Coalition of America, guest stars. With his background in theological studies and practical experiences with environmental initiatives, Ash paints a God center awareness of the environment. Some may say the environment was made for us to be used as we please, but Ash woul...

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In this episode of The Green Conversation, Leo discusses the consequences of declining hunting culture in the United States of America. There is a growing issue with urban develop and the values emerging from this environment. Learn why hunting is our last line of defense against environmental destruction, and the consequences of too much urban development and urban environmental righteousness.

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September 30, 2022 21 mins

This episode covers the Biden-Harris position on environmental policies, but is the position really for the environment? Leo goes over details of the plan and how poorly the plan addresses actual environmental issues. Drawing upon simple logic, Leo breaks down the plan to find the underlying purpose of the plan.

Research used for the episode:

  • Ali, S. H. A., Iqbal, S., Awan, M. S. (2015). Nuclear Waste and Our Environmen...
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September 15, 2022 21 mins

In this episode, Leo talks about The Green New Deal. He explores why this bill will not work. Using a liberal scholar's economic philosophy, Leo turns The Green New Deal on itself. Within this liberal understanding of the environment, Leo also concludes the best approach to handle the environment is a market-cultural approach. This approach relies less on the government and more on you as a consumer or business owner. He hopes...

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September 15, 2022 14 mins

Welcome to a new podcast dedicated to an honest discussion of the environment for conservatives. I am your host Dr. Leo Genco. I got a Ph.D. in green criminology and, due to a series of events, I want to share my educated opinion to conservatives. The podcast will mainly go over politics around the environment. There will also be episodes to educate you, so you can have these discussions and push against progressive agendas that us...

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September 5, 2022 43 secs

This trailer is promoting an up and coming new podcast around environmental politics, theories, and activism. The first two episodes premiere on September 15th.

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