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Dante Swinton

Midday

Halt the Harm Podcast

The Truth In This Art Podcast

Believe in Baltimore: A Podcast Conversation Hosted by Govans Presbyterian Church

Evan Woodard

Darin Atwater

Ron Cassie

D. Watkins

Justin Fenton

LaFontaine E. Oliver

Enoch Pratt

Rebecca Hoffberger

Kondwani Fidel

Malcolm Gladwell

Mike Rowe

George Takei

Celeste Headlee

Lawrence Jackson

Sarah Ruhl

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Step right into 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, guided by your host, Rob Lee. In today’s conversation, I talk with Dante Swinton, a dedicated advocate for environmental justice and sustainable urban development, who holds a BA in Environmental Studies from Winthrop University and an MS in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Baltimore. Championing the cause of zero waste and moving away from detrimental trash incineration in Baltimore since 2015, Dante's commitment to bettering the city's quality of life led him to run for mayor from 2019 to 2020. Through his innovative endeavors, including the development of the Glass Recovery and Sustainable Systems (GRASS) Baltimore cooperative, he endeavors to foster a transition towards a zero-waste economy. With a profound background in environmental justice, Dante's determination to reshape cities and communities into more sustainable, equitable entities is palpable, further echoed through his active participation in political activism.Within this segment, we dig into: Explore the concept of zero waste with Dante Swinton as he delves into the mission of eliminating waste disposal methods and maximizing recycling, reuse, and composting efforts, ushering in a more sustainable future. Uncover the challenges Baltimore faces in waste management, as Dante Swinton discusses the city's lack of investment in education and infrastructure, resulting in low recycling rates and a concerning dependence on trash incineration. Dive into the innovative realm of Grass (Glass Recovery and Sustainable Systems) with Dante Swinton, as he shares his vision of creating a zero-waste economy by transforming recovered glass into captivating artworks and functional glassware. Join the conversation about Grass's impact on artistic entrepreneurship and community support, as Dante Swinton sheds light on how the initiative nurtures entrepreneurial artists and provides accessible spaces for showcasing their creations. Delve into Dante Swinton's mayoral campaign journey, exploring how he aimed to challenge the status quo of policing, and advocate for meaningful job creation, poverty alleviation, and community betterment, reflecting his unwavering commitment to positive change. Get ready to be inspired as Dante discusses the concept of zero waste and the importance of transitioning to a zero-waste economy. He highlights the need for policy changes and investment in waste management to maximize recycling and composting efforts. Dante also shares his experience running for mayor and his vision for a more sustainable and equitable Baltimore.This interview is brought to you in part by the support of Innovation Works Baltimore.Innovation Works Baltimore is an innovative, collaborative resource network that connects neighborhoods, entrepreneurs, social innovation assets, and investors to build sustainable neighborhood economies in Baltimore.🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.THE TRUTH IN THIS ART IS SUPPORTED IN PART BYThe Gutierrez Memorial FundThe Robert W. Deutsch Foundation  ★ Support this podcast ★ 

Step right into 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, guided by your host, Rob Lee. In today’s conversation, I talk with Dante Swinton, a dedicated advocate for environmental justice and sustainable urban development, who holds a BA in Environmental Studies from Winthrop University and an MS in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Baltimore. Championing the cause of zero waste and moving away from detrimental trash incineration in Baltimore since 2015, Dante's commitment to bettering the city's quality of life led him to run for mayor from 2019 to 2020. Through his innovative endeavors, including the development of the Glass Recovery and Sustainable Systems (GRASS) Baltimore cooperative, he endeavors to foster a transition towards a zero-waste economy. With a profound background in environmental justice, Dante's determination to reshape cities and communities into more sustainable, equitable entities is palpable, further echoed through his active participation in political activism. Within this segment, we dig into: <ul> <li>Explore the concept of zero waste with Dante Swinton as he delves into the mission of eliminating waste disposal methods and maximizing recycling, reuse, and composting efforts, ushering in a more sustainable future.</li> <li>Uncover the challenges Baltimore faces in waste management, as Dante Swinton discusses the city's lack of investment in education and infrastructure, resulting in low recycling rates and a concerning dependence on trash incineration.</li> <li>Dive into the innovative realm of Grass (Glass Recovery and Sustainable Systems) with Dante Swinton, as he shares his vision of creating a zero-waste economy by transforming recovered glass into captivating artworks and functional glassware.</li> <li>Join the conversation about Grass's impact on artistic entrepreneurship and community support, as Dante Swinton sheds light on how the initiative nurtures entrepreneurial artists and provides accessible spaces for showcasing their creations.</li> <li>Delve into Dante Swinton's mayoral campaign journey, exploring how he aimed to challenge the status quo of policing, and advocate for meaningful job creation, poverty alleviation, and community betterment, reflecting his unwavering commitment to positive change.</li> </ul> Get ready to be inspired as Dante discusses the concept of zero waste and the importance of transitioning to a zero-waste economy. He highlights the need for policy changes and investment in waste management to maximize recycling and composting efforts. Dante also shares his experience running for mayor and his vision for a more sustainable and equitable Baltimore. This interview is brought to you in part by the support of Innovation Works Baltimore.Innovation Works Baltimore is an innovative, collaborative resource network that connects neighborhoods, entrepreneurs, social innovation assets, and investors to build sustainable neighborhood economies in Baltimore. 🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process. To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me <a href="https://ko-fi.com/D1D81J7MZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-fi</a> Use the hashtag #thetruthinthisart Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Truth in This Art</a> on Instagram Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-in-this-art-an-arts-culture-podcast/id1497950772" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.THE TRUTH IN THIS ART IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY <a href="https://gutierrezmemorialfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gutierrez Memorial Fund </a> <a href="https://www.rwdfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation </a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/D1D81J7MZ" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

Navigating Zero Waste and Community Empowerment with Dante Swinton

Midday's series of Conversations with the Candidates continues with this special Web-only edition: Tom's January 14 conversation with Dante Swinton.  He is one of more than a dozen Democratic candidates vying in the April 28th primary election, hoping to become the party's nominee for mayor of Baltimore in the November 2020 general election.Mr. Swinton brings to the mayoral race his experience as an environmental justice researcher &amp; community organizer for Energy Justice Network, where he has worked for the past five years.  The Philadelphia-based not-for-profit group led the charge for passage last spring of the Baltimore Clean Air Act, which, pending a ruling in a federal law suit, could severely restrict or possibly shut down the city's largest air polluter, the Wheelabrator trash incinerator, and the nation's largest medical waste incinerator. Mr. Swinton's mayoral campaign also addresses a wide range of issues facing the city, from violence reduction and criminal justice reform to transit and waste management improvements and economic development.Mr. Swinton grew up in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He received his B.A. in environmental studies and political science from Winthrop University in Rock Hill in 2010. He received his Masters in nonprofit management and social entrepreneurship from the University of Baltimore in 2017. At 31, Dante Swinton is the youngest candidate in the mayor's race.  He lives in Baltimore.More information about Dante Swinton's bid to become Baltimore's next mayor can be found on his campaign Website, dcs4bmore.org.

Midday's series of Conversations with the Candidates continues with this special Web-only edition: Tom's January 14 conversation with Dante Swinton. He is one of more than a dozen Democratic candidates vying in the April 28th primary election, hoping to become the party's nominee for mayor of Baltimore in the November 2020 general election. Mr. Swinton brings to the mayoral race his experience as an environmental justice researcher &amp; community organizer for Energy Justice Network, where he has worked for the past five years. The Philadelphia-based not-for-profit group led the charge for passage last spring of the Baltimore Clean Air Act, which, pending a ruling in a federal law suit, could severely restrict or possibly shut down the city's largest air polluter, the Wheelabrator trash incinerator, and the nation's largest medical waste incinerator. Mr. Swinton's mayoral campaign also addresses a wide range of issues facing the city, from violence reduction and criminal justice reform to transit and waste management improvements and economic development. Mr. Swinton grew up in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He received his B.A. in environmental studies and political science from Winthrop University in Rock Hill in 2010. He received his Masters in nonprofit management and social entrepreneurship from the University of Baltimore in 2017. At 31, Dante Swinton is the youngest candidate in the mayor's race. He lives in Baltimore. More information about Dante Swinton's bid to become Baltimore's next mayor can be found on his campaign Website, <a href="http://dcs4bmore.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dcs4bmore.org</a>.

Dante Swinton: Democratic Candidate for Baltimore Mayor

In this episode Dante Swinton, the coordinator of the Divert Baltimore Program talks about organizing and advocating for alternatives to developing a waste incinerator that would cause a public health crisis in Baltimore. By taking leadership and a design thinking approach, Dante is able to show that diverting the waste from incineration has social, environmental, and economic benefits.Dante advocates for thinking outside of the box, instead of just focusing on what we’re against. He says it’s important to build a solution. With a strong solution we can be effective in our efforts.As mentioned in this episodeEnergy Justice Network : AboutBaltimore Clean Air ActClean Air Baltimore: A Campaign to Replace Waste Incineration with Zero-Waste JobsDonate to the campaignResourcesAbout Dante SwintonDante has had an interest in environmental protection for 20 years, and has worked with Energy Justice Network since summer 2015. He has run for state and local office to raise waste/recycling, energy, transit, and domestic violence issues. He has a Bachelors in Environmental Studies from Winthrop University, and a Masters in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Baltimore.Dante is the Divert Baltimore Program Coordinator; Environmental Justice Researcher &amp; Organizer with Clean Air Baltimore. More information at https://www.cleanairbmore.orgCreditsThis podcast is a project of halttheharm.net, a website and resource that connects you with leaders, activists, researchers, economists, legal experts, and funders to protect your community from oil &amp; gas industry. Halt the Harm is a network of leaders who are taking action, sharing resources and information, and supporting each other’s campaigns. Find out more at halttheharm.netThe soundtrack Halt the Harm podcast is"One of These Days" by Eilen Jewell from her album Sea of Tears.Recorded, produced, and published by Ryan Clover in the studios WRFI Watkins Glen, Ithaca

In this episode Dante Swinton, the coordinator of the Divert Baltimore Program talks about organizing and advocating for alternatives to developing a waste incinerator that would cause a public health crisis in Baltimore. By taking leadership and a design thinking approach, Dante is able to show that diverting the waste from incineration has social, environmental, and economic benefits.Dante advocates for thinking outside of the box, instead of just focusing on what we’re against. He says it’s important to build a solution. With a strong solution we can be effective in our efforts.As mentioned in this episode<ul><li><a href="https://www.cleanairbmore.org/about/about-energy-justice-network/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Energy Justice Network : About</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cleanairbmore.org/cleanairact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baltimore Clean Air Act</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cleanairbmore.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clean Air Baltimore: A Campaign to Replace Waste Incineration with Zero-Waste Jobs</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cleanairbmore.org/donate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate to the campaign</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cleanairbmore.org/faqs-resources/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources</a></li></ul>About Dante SwintonDante has had an interest in environmental protection for 20 years, and has worked with Energy Justice Network since summer 2015. He has run for state and local office to raise waste/recycling, energy, transit, and domestic violence issues. He has a Bachelors in Environmental Studies from Winthrop University, and a Masters in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Baltimore.Dante is the Divert Baltimore Program Coordinator; Environmental Justice Researcher &amp; Organizer with Clean Air Baltimore. More information at <a href="https://www.cleanairbmore.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cleanairbmore.org</a>CreditsThis podcast is a project of<a href="https://www.halttheharm.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> halttheharm.net</a>, a website and resource that connects you with leaders, activists, researchers, economists, legal experts, and funders to protect your community from oil &amp; gas industry. Halt the Harm is a network of leaders who are taking action, sharing resources and information, and supporting each other’s campaigns. Find out more at<a href="https://www.halttheharm.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> halttheharm.net</a>The soundtrack Halt the Harm podcast is"One of These Days" by <a href="https://www.eilenjewell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eilen Jewell</a> from her album Sea of Tears.Recorded, produced, and published by <a href="https://ryanclover.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Clover</a> in the studios<a href="https://www.wrfi.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> WRFI Watkins Glen, Ithaca</a>

13 - Dante Swinton, Energy Justice in Baltimore