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Canary In A Cornfield

The Harkin Institute

Canary In A Cornfield is a podcast from The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, that explores how the policies that shape our food and farming systems impact our health, our communities, and our future.

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00:57:30

Peering Through Nature's Lens with Professor Neil...

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2025/12/19

In the latest episode of Canary in a Cornfield, Adam interviews Professor and author Neil Hamilton from Drake University. They discuss Professor Hamilton's impactful career, which includes founding the Drake Agricultural Law Center and the Iowa Nature Summit, as well as chairing the Governor’s Food Policy Council from 2000 to 2007, and delve into Hamilton's trilogy of environmental books: The Land Remains, The River Knows, and Through Nature's Lens. Discussions include the evolution of

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00:52:40

Episode 14: Dr. Walter Willett on the Landmark EAT...

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2025/12/03

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, host Adam speaks with Dr. Walter Willett, a leading expert in epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. They discuss the first and second EAT Lancet reports, which examine the possibility of feeding the growing world population while staying within planetary boundaries. Among the topics discussed:The current administration’s clash with higher ed institutionsThe first and second Eat Lancet Reports and their recommendations

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00:47:04

Episode 13: Comparing National, State, and Local...

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2025/11/24

In one of my favorite episodes so far, we speak with Michael Schmidt, the General Counsel of the Iowa Environmental Council, the largest environmental coalition in the state. Michael reflects on his time working in Minnesota and Iowa to give context to how the laws that regulate water quality impact our quality of life. He discusses the Clean Water Act, as well as competing constitutional amendments in the two states that have so far had very different outcomes. He also covers tile drainage, the

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00:38:26

Episode 12: Bob Martin on the Pew Commission Report...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, hosted by the Harkin Institute, Adam speaks with Bob Martin, a longtime advocate for agricultural reform. Martin, who served nearly two decades at Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, discusses his role as the executive director of the Pew Commission’s landmark report ‘Putting Meat on the Table: Industrial Farm Animal Production in America.’ The conversation delves into the report’s origin, key recommendations on public health, the environment, and

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00:34:34

Episode 11 (ft. Patty Lovera)

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2025/11/11

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, host Adam Shriver discusses the promises and pitfalls of biogas digesters with Patty Lovera from the Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment. The conversation explores the alleged environmental benefits of biogas digesters, their economic dependencies on public subsidies, and the long-term impacts on communities living near concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). While digesters are marketed as a green solution to manure management and methane

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00:55:02

Episode 10 (ft. Annika Johnson and Kurt Meine)

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2025/11/03

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, we focus on a new book titled "We Can Do Better: Collected Writings on Land, Conservation, and Public Policy," featuring the work of conservationist and public servant Paul Johnson. Host Adam Shriver interviews Annika Johnson, Paul’s daughter, and Kurt Meine, the book's editor and a senior fellow at the Aldo Leopold Foundation. The discussion covers Paul Johnson's life, career, and influence on conservation and agricultural policy, while

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00:45:37

Episode 9 (ft. Anna Pesek and Kara Shannon)

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2025/10/28

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, guests Anna Pesek of Over the Moon Farm and Kara Shannon of the ASPCA discuss recent legislative efforts to overturn state laws protecting animal welfare. The conversation focuses on California's Proposition 12, which mandates better living conditions for farm animals, and the industry's attempts to counter it through the Save Our Bacon Act. Anna shares insights into sustainable farming practices and why many small farmers like her would be put at a

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00:38:17

Episode 8 (ft. Megan Hunter and Tanner Faaborg)

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2025/10/22

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, host Adam Shriver sits down with Megan Hunter and Tanner Faaborg to discuss the Transformation Project, an initiative that helps farmers transition from factory farming to more sustainable practices. Megan discusses the project's origins and goals, highlighting the importance of policy support and farmer solidarity. Tanner shares his personal journey, detailing how his family farm moved from hog CAFOs to growing specialty mushrooms. The conversation

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00:38:16

Episode 7 (ft. Peter Waldman)

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2025/10/13

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, host Adam Shriver delves into the troubling issue of water regulation in Iowa with investigative journalist Peter Waldman from Bloomberg News. The conversation highlights Waldman's groundbreaking article on the rising nitrate levels in Iowa's water, focusing on the small town of Remsen as a microcosm for the state-wide problem. Waldman recounts his extensive reporting process, the political dynamics hindering effective water regulation, the impact of

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00:34:54

Episode 6 (ft. Andrew deCoriolis)

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2025/10/07

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, host Adam Shriver welcomes Andrew deCoriolis from Farm Forward to discuss current counterproductive policies related to avian influenza (bird flu) as well as potential solutions. This episode is the second in a two-part series on avian influenza.

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00:44:58

Episode 5 (ft. Dr. Gregory Gray)

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2025/10/01

In this first episode of a two-part series on avian influenza, host Adam Shriver sits down for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Gregory Gray from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Gray, a leading expert in infectious disease epidemiology, explains what avian influenza is, how it differs from other flu types, and why it poses a potential risk to human and animal health.

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00:48:18

Episode 4 (ft. Aaron Lehman, Colleen Fowle, Amy...

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2025/08/07

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, we are joined by Aaron Lehman, President of the Iowa Farmers Union; Colleen Fowle, Water Program Director at the Iowa Environmental Council; Amy Kahler, CEO of Des Moines Water Works; and Audrey E. Tran Lam, Environmental Health Program Director at UNI. Our guests provide reactions to the first official presentation of findings from the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment (CISWRA) report.You can watch the presentation on our YouTube channel.

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00:36:07

Episode 3 (ft. Dr. Claire Hruby, Dr. Peter Levy,...

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2025/07/28

In this episode of Canary in a Cornfield, we explore a comprehensive report on water quality in central Iowa. The discussion highlights the extensive work done by experts like Dr. Claire Hruby, Dr. Peter Levy, Professor Keith Shilling, Dr. Elliot Anderson, and Professor Mary Kopec, led by Jennifer Terry. Topics include the impact of nitrates, fish kills, and other pollutants on drinking water, ecology, and recreation. The episode also previews a forthcoming presentation on the findings of the report

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00:29:51

Episode 2 (ft. Dr. Christopher Gobler)

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2025/07/17

In this second episode of Canary in a Cornfield, we discuss the impact of nitrates on public health and the environment with Dr. Christopher Gobler from Stony Brook University. The conversation covers research into health risks from nitrate pollution, a "magical septical mystery tour" that helped improve septic systems in New York, and proposed solutions like the nitrogen credit payment program.

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00:48:30

Episode 1 (ft. Senator Tom Harkin)

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2025/07/10

Welcome to Canary In A Cornfield - a new podcast from The Harkin Institute! Together, we'll explore how the policies that shape our food and farming systems impact our health, our communities, and our future.Our first episode features our namesake, Senator Tom Harkin (retired). In this episode, Sen. Harkin discusses his extensive career in agriculture and health policy, including his role in the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Affordable Care Act, two farm bills, and more. Be sure to subscribe

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00:02:18

Episode 1 Preview (ft. Senator Tom Harkin)

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2025/07/07

Welcome to Canary In A Cornfield, a new podcast from The Harkin Institute! Our first episode features none other than our founder, Senator Tom Harkin (retired)! Here's a preview of the full episode, which drops on 7/10.

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