Episode 49 of State of Water

We’re honored to welcome Sean McBrearty to State of Water. Sean is the Political Director for Clean Water Action Michigan and the Campaign Manager for Oil & Water Don’t Mix. Sean shares an update on current calls to action in the ongoing fight to Shut Down Line 5 including an invitation for folks to join upcoming events on July 25 or August 31 as well as a new effort urging Secretary Pete Buttigieg to take action on Line 5. Sean also provides an election season update on efforts in the works in Lansing, including a water affordability bill, polluter pay bill, an effort by the Taking Back our Power Coalition to stop regulated utilities and government contractors from spending $ in politics, (23:00) and the first round of State House candidate endorsements for this year’s elections. Finally, Sean and fellow musician State of Water host Seth Bernard go deep into reflecting how the creative outlet of music can serve as a grounding force to relax, inspire, and nurture the persistence, discipline, and improvisational spirit needed to be a successful activist.

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EPISODE 49 credits:

Sean McBrearty interviewed by Seth Bernard

Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good

Narrators – Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens

Graphic by Chris Good

Theme Music – Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus

Featured Music – “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)” by Dan Rickabus

State of Water host Seth Bernard tees up the freshly launched episode featuring Sean McBrearty, Political Director for Clean Water Action Michigan and the Campaign Manager for Oil & Water Don’t Mix. Tune in for some great info and important calls to action. Thanks for listening!