First hour: Understanding gentrification
Second hour: Earth in Human Hands
What does the word "gentrification" mean to you? Journalist Tianna Manon of Open Mic Rochester did a deep dive into the subject, exploring why gentrification is not inherently positive or negative. Her work looks at how Rochester is impacted by gentrification in various places -- and how gentrification is about more than just new residents and their incomes. It includes the displacement of culture and tradition. Our guests will discuss how to evaluate the impact of gentrification, and how to preserve neighborhood character.
- Tianna Manon, editor-in-chief of Open Mic Roc
- George Moses, executive director of North East Area Development, Rochester
- Bob Boyd, former executive director of the South Wedge Planning Committee
Then in our second hour, the trouble with running the earth is that we don't get to do it twice. In his new book, Earth in Human Hands, astrobiologist David Grinspoon lays out the scientific evidence for the human impact on our planet... as well as an idea for what we can do to protect it going forward. It's a book layered with data, humor, storytelling, and a scientifically informed set of ideas about what comes next. Grinspoon is not a doomsayer, even though he presents all kinds of troubling possibilities. He views this moment in time as a great possibility. We'll discuss his book and how he sees the future of Earth.
