LYNES Presents: Going Green

LYNES Presents: Going Green | 2025 Signal Awards Gold Winner (Best Limited Series – Sustainability & Environment)Produced by LYNES in collaboration with Gābl Media | Hosted by Dimitrius Lynch Jr., Award-Winning ArchitectGoing Green is a documentary-style podcast that uncovers the hidden forces shaping our environment — from the birth of the industrial revolution to the modern climate crisis. Through immersive storytelling, host Dimitrius Lynch Jr., an award-winning architect and creative storyteller, connects the dots between design, politics, technology, and the human choices that have defined our planet’s trajectory.Each episode journeys through pivotal moments — from the invention of the steam engine and the rise of modern architecture, to the environmental awakenings of the 20th century, to today’s political and corporate power struggles that continue to shape our collective fate. Along the way, Lynch explores how energy, economics, and ideology collide, revealing both the harm we’ve done and the hope that still remains.Blending historical research, cultural analysis, and architectural insight, Going Green offers listeners a rare panoramic view of humanity’s relationship with nature — and a reminder that sustainability isn’t just a policy, it’s a choice about who we are and what we value most.If you’ve ever wondered how we got here — and what comes next — this is the story you need to hear.Visit LYNES for updates and additional content.Also check out the Going Green Soundtrack on Spotify

This episode of Going Green explores the early understanding of climate change and the impact of human activity on the planet. The importance of sustainability and finding a balance between the environment, economy, and society is emphasized.Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green Soundtrack on SpotifyEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: Library of Congress, Anna Samsonov, MitUnsDieZukunft, Miller Center, SPACES "An Out of Context Problem"

This episode of Going Green explores the themes of westward expansion in the United States, the environmental impact of farming practices, the Dust Bowl, the role of indigenous communities in environmental conservation, the contributions of George Washington Carver and Buckminster Fuller, and the early scientific understanding of climate change.Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green Soundtrack on SpotifyEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: Lakeland PBS, Time Capsule, Library of Congress, Children's Media Archive, Tyler Prize, MitUnsDieZukunft, Kinolibrary

This episode of Going Green explores the history of the environmental movement, focusing on the impact of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring and the establishment of Earth Day. It highlights the growing awareness of environmental issues throughout history and the role of key figures in advocating for environmental protection. The conversation also discusses the legislative reforms and architectural advancements that resulted from the environmental movement.Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green Soundtrack on SpotifyEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: Anna Samsonov, hjvd, The Tom Lehrer Wisdom Channel, Congressional Archives Carl Albert Center, Nelson Institute, EarthWeek 1970

This episode of Going Green explores the evolution of architectural styles from historic to modern to postmodern. It begins with how buildings throughout history have reflected their region and responded to societal changes. The episode examines the emergence of modernism as a reaction to World War I and the socio-economic aspects of elaborate historic architecture. The Bauhaus movement and the international style are highlighted as major branches of modernism. The episode also explores the rise of postmodern architecture, which emphasized diversity, historical references, and contextual significance.Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green Soundtrack on SpotifyEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: Boston Society For Architecture, The Orchard Enterprises, DukeLibDigitalColl-Venturi & Brown, Web of Stories, DukeLibDigitalColl-Robert A.M. Stern, DukeLibDigitalColl - Charles Moore, Zak Ghanim

This episode of Going Green explores the historical roots, policies, and corporate actions that lead to the energy crisis of the 1970s and President Jimmy Carter's energy policies that aimed to combat the crisis. We examine the evolution of environmental policy in the United States during the Reagan era. The impact of Reaganomics, the role of the Heritage Foundation, and the deregulation and budget cuts that affected environmental programs are also discussed. The episode also highlights significant environmental disasters and the growing awareness of climate change during this period. Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green Soundtrack on SpotifyEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: C-SPAN, ThamesTv, CBS News, PBS NewsHour, Miller Center, Movieclips, Free To Choose Network, Larry Bergan

This episode of Going Green explores the seeds of an ideological shift on the environment born in the 1980s, marked a period of materialism and individualism. The episode highlights the environmental justice movement, a fight for land reform and preservation of the Amazon rainforest, the founding of the Federalist Society, which aimed to shift the ideological balance of the American legal establishment to the right, and an internal opposition towards the environmental movement within President George H.W. Bush's administration.Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green Soundtrack on SpotifyEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: Have You Seen This?, DrBobBullard, Andrew Revkin, The Cato Institute, TheBushLibrary, C-SPAN Sununu, NBC News

This episode of Going Green explores the politicization of environmental issues and the emerging communication war on climate change. The evolution of media, politics, and corporate interests and its impact on the public's opinion of climate change are detailed. The episode also highlights the creation of the AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) and the establishment of the US Green Building Council and its LEED Green Building Rating System. Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green Soundtrack on SpotifyEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: CSPAN, Demux, CSPAN-O'Neill, CSPAN-Wright, Mother Jones, Slipstream, History, Secular Talk, CSPAN-Byrd-Hagel, Channel 4 News, FORA.tv, The Young Turks

This episode of Going Green explores the environmental policies and approaches of the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations. It highlights the influence of the oil industry on the US government and the challenges faced in addressing climate change. The episode also touches on the manipulation of public perception and the impact of campaigns by oil companies. The conversation explores various tactics used by corporations and the government to shape public opinion and influence environmental policies. We highlight the technique of astroturfing, the manipulation of emotions in messaging campaigns, and the funding of nonprofit organizations by corporations. The episode also examines the lead up to the Deepwater Horizon disaster.Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green Soundtrack on SpotifyEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: CSPAN-Richardson, AP Archive, CBS News-Clinton, CSPAN-Browner, Texas Parks and Wildlife, CSPAN-Kendall, CSPAN-Cooney, kathiamalcom, mpdrsn, Reelblack One, climatebrad, Politics Dude, CSPAN-Davis, CSPAN-Norton, CSPAN-Energy Issues, CNN

This episode of Going Green explores the evolution of wildfire management in the U.S., the impact of climate change on wildfires, and the political responses to environmental challenges over the years. It also highlights the significant shifts in environmental policy from the Obama to Trump administrations, culminating in the current successes and challenges faced by the Biden administration in addressing climate change.Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green Soundtrack on SpotifyEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: Lee, AP-Schwarzenegger, AP-Obama Crowd, CSPAN-Obama, CBS-Reagan, ABC-Trump, Bloomberg-McConnell, KET-McConnell, Sky News-Biden, Channel 4 News-Exxon

In the finale of Going Green I outline where we are today, what’s at stake, and how exactly do we move forward.The episode examines the role of dark money in shaping the Supreme Court and its relation to climate action. The ongoing climate crisis, the implications of climate-related lawsuits against major corporations, and the political landscape surrounding climate policy are detailed. The conversation also highlights solutions to address climate change.Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources, and links to additional content I found during my research. Check out the Going Green Soundtrack on SpotifyEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: American Optimist, PBS News Hour, NowThis Impact, ProPublica, Edenicity

In this special bonus episode of Going Green, Nakita Reed, host of Tangible Remnants, joins the show to discuss the series. We discuss the importance of sustainability and the potential benefits of a sustainable future. We reflect on the impact of climate change, the journey of creating the 'Going Green' series, and the interconnectedness of history, media, and corporate responsibility in shaping public perception about climate issues. The discussion emphasizes the need for collective action and the role of communication in addressing environmental challenges, while also exploring surprising discoveries made during the research process.Subscribe to SPACES PodcastEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, and links to additional content I found during my research. Tangible RemnantsThe EntreArchitect Community Annual MeetingGābl Media All-Access SeriesFind Your U.S. RepresentativeEpisode Credits:Production by Gābl MediaWritten by Dimitrius LynchExecutive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff AlvarezArchival Audio courtesy of: davidattenborough, 60 minutes

Built to Divide is a cinematic audio documentary that unearths how America’s homes became the front lines of inequality. From land giveaways to red lines, gated communities to algorithmic rent hikes—each episode reveals the forces that shaped not only where we live, but who gets to belong.Guided by host Dimitrius Lynch Jr., an award-winning architect with a storyteller’s eye for systems and design, this series traces how policy, psychology, and profit converged to build division into the very architecture of everyday life. Through vivid historical narratives, archival sound, and modern parallels, Built to Divide exposes how the dream of homeownership became both symbol and weapon—binding generations to debt, geography, and identity.Across twelve episodes, listeners journey from the dawn of land speculation to today’s algorithmic landlords, uncovering how the built environment reflects our deepest social divides—and what it will take to design something better.