In June 2009, the Lemelson Center featured environmentalist Lester Brown in a "Portrait of Invention" public program. In this podcast of segments from his onstage interview with historian Marc Pachter, Brown talks about growing up on a farm, and about how technology, innovation, and economic forces today will determine the future of our global environment.
A production of the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center. Written and hosted by Will Eastman. Audio production and theme music by Will Eastman. Art Molella, executive producer. Maggie Dennis, podcast program manager. Joyce Bedi, webmaster. Lester Brown was interviewed on 18 June 2009 by Marc Pachter. Podcast released 14 August 2009.
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