GREP Zoom 285 Features 14 Speakers on Ohio Politics and Nuclear Safety

Columbus-based organizers scheduled the 285th iteration of the GREEP Zoom program for release on Tuesday, October 28. The virtual meeting gathers 14 speakers to discuss local and national political issues.

Jennie Gage opens the discussion from her self-described post-Mormon background. Chris Volpe follows to explain the Ohio backlash against Ramaswamy’s attack ad. Dr. Ruth Strauss, an Alabama native, warns of potential interference with voting machines by the Trump administration.

Andrea Miller offers guidance on organizing efforts leading up to and following November 3. Engineer Steve Caruso discusses bottom-up power dynamics, while co-convenor Mike Hersh urges participation in grassroots resistance. Sandy Bolzenius provides a Heartland update from Columbus, and Alison Greene advises candidates on their stance toward MAGA.

Chuck Pennacchio, a pro-democracy and health care organizer, notes that fascists are bound to lose. Organizer E.J. Scott describes the group as a choir working through perilous times. The Green Party’s Howie Hawkins analyzes the influence of greed on Ukraine’s peace efforts and determination to win.

Kevin Kamp, based in Kalamazoo, updates attendees on the radioactive situation at Michigan’s Palisades plant. Karl Grossman explains Arnie Gundersen’s criticism of Holtec’s handling of the site. Myla Reson recalls the missing fuel bundle and core issues at Holtec. The program signs off until after November 2, when the election begins to remake the nation.