The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to release the second draft detailing the environmental effects of a copper mine planned to be constructed in Bristol Bay, Alaska. In this HRN Community Session, Nathaniel Coburn sits down with Christopher Nicolson, vitner at Red Hook Winery, and Sockeye Salmon fisherman up in Bristol Bay. Find out how byproducts of mining, such as roadways, settling ponds, and heavy metals will endanger not only the Sockeye population, but the native bird populations and other fish species. How do indigenous Alaskan people feel about the potential of a mine coming to their homeland? Learn how consumers can vote with their fork concerning this environmental threat. This program has been sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery, and music has been provided by Cookies.

"Salmon is just one species of fish that would affected by the introduction of heavy metals to the water, as well as an amazing bird population." [19:00] -- Christopher Nicolson, Sockeye Salmon Fisherman

This week on In the Drink, host Joe Campanale is joined by Amanda Smeltz, Wine Director at Roberta's, the very place that houses the HeritageRadioNetwork.org studio! Amanda discusses her approach for selecting wines at Roberta's and expresses her decided interest in female wine producers and experimental wines. How has the traffic to Roberta's changed since Sam Sifton's New York Times review? What challenges come along with building a wine list for a Bushwick crowd? Amanda explains her integral role at Roberta's and also talks about her second life as a writer - her latest book of poetry "Imperial Bender" will be released soon! This program was sponsored by Route 11 Potato Chips.

"I think Roberta's is an amazing stomping ground for experimental stuff and [wines] that are off the beaten path." [1:56]

"It takes many months for a restaurant to find its groove. They are organic things because they are very people based so they need a lot of attention. The work is never done." [11:15]

"It's not standard Italian food by any means, and it's not standard pizza at Roberta's so standard pizza and wine pairings don't hold." [27:30]

--Amanda Smeltz, Wine Director at Roberta's on In the Drink

JoAnn "Flash" Fleming and Andrew Newman help small restaurant owners wrap their minds around sales tax and profit margins on an especially helpful episode of Flash Talks Cash. Find out why the NYS Tax Department is trying harder than ever to squeeze money out of people and what you can do to adjust accordingly. Which menu items are taxable at a food and beverage establishment? How do big restaurants differ from fast chains? Whether you're a bar owner or a restaurateur, this episode can help you make sense out of tax nightmares. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.

"Sales tax audits are WAY up. The NYS Tax Department is desperately looking for more money."

"Part of doing business is getting audited. KEEP GOOD RECORDS!"

--JoAnn "Flash" Fleming on Flash Talks Cash