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How John Francis Became a Planetwalker
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How John Francis Became a Planetwalker

Sammy Roth sits down with environmental activist John Francis, also known as the "Planetwalker." John shares his extraordinary journey, from a 17-year vow of silence to walking and bicycling across continents, all in the name of environmental justice. He explains how hope, empathy, and kindness aren’t just virtues—they’re a form of protest. Link to the “Planetwalker” short doc: https://www.latimes.com/00000193-55c8-d42e-a99f-5fd8041b0000-123

Boiling Point · sammy roth

February 27, 202538m 47s

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Show Notes

Sammy Roth sits down with environmental activist John Francis, also known as the "Planetwalker." John shares his extraordinary journey, from a 17-year vow of silence to walking and bicycling across continents, all in the name of environmental justice. He explains how hope, empathy, and kindness aren’t just virtues—they’re a form of protest.

Link to the “Planetwalker” short doc: 

https://www.latimes.com/00000193-55c8-d42e-a99f-5fd8041b0000-123

Topics

climateenvironmental politicsenvironmentalismenvironment