The Climate Pod

The Climate Pod is a wide-ranging conversation with leading experts on the politics, economics, activism, culture, science, and social justice issues at the heart of the climate crisis. Hear from guests like Jane Goodall, Bill McKibben, Al Roker, David Wallace-Wells, Katharine Hayhoe, Adam McKay, Bill Nye, Robert Bullard, Catherine Coleman Flowers, Ted Danson, Gina McCarthy, Paul Krugman, and many more. Hosted by Brock Benefiel and Ty Benefiel.

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Episodes

Air Pollution's Nightmare Reality (w/ "Choked" author Beth Gardiner)

Beth Gardiner is the author of "Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution." In this episode, we talk to Beth about the shocking statistics she discovered on air pollution and the remarkable damage it's doing to public health. Beth explains why this is happening and the best way to start attacking this problem that causes 7 million premature deaths each year. And Chad The Bird is back with an essay on air pollution as well! As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at the...

Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Who's Running the EPA? (w/ Rolling Stone's Andy Kroll)

This week, we talk to Andy Kroll, Washington D.C. bureau chief for Rolling Stone, about his feature story "The Shadow Cabinet: How a Group of Powerful Business Leaders Drove Trump's Agenda" and the impact the fossil fuel industry has had on the EPA. We also discuss possible investigations into the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and getting to know Jay Inslee. Ty and Brock also talk about the NYC blackout, the Climate Emergency resolution, and our newfound love for Rep. Earl Blumenauer. As always, foll...

Jul 17, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5

2020 Democrats on Climate, Trump's Environmental Speech and #TeamEndlessWinter (w/ Rebecca Leber, Katherine Hamilton and Connor Ratliff)

Three guests this week! First, Rebecca Leber (Mother Jones) recaps Trump's wild environmental speech on Monday and talks about the Green New Deal and Climate Debate! Next, Katherine Hamilton (The Energy Gang Podcast) helps us understand the issues that might define the 2020 Democratic Primary and what policies she hopes to see implemented! Finally, comedian Connor Ratliff (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Chris Gethard Show) explains #TeamEndlessWinter! As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter ...

Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 4

A Real-Life Account Of The Chernobyl Disaster (w/ Felicity Barringer)

In 1986, Felicity Barringer was freelancing for the New York Times in Moscow when the Chernobyl Disaster occurred. She recounts her experience from that time as an American journalist in the Soviet Union, talks about being followed by the KGB, and shares what she liked about the HBO miniseries' "Chernobyl" and what she believes it got wrong about the disaster. This is a fascinating conversation. Also, Chad The Bird delivers his weekly essay on Chernobyl. As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitt...

Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3

HBO's "Ice on Fire" (w/ Director Leila Conners)

This week, we review the new HBO documentary "Ice on Fire" and talk to director Leila Conners, who worked on this documentary with Leonardo DiCaprio and Thom Hartmann. Conners tells us why the group that made "The 11th Hour" got back together address climate change and innovation again. Then, our avian op-ed columnist, Chad the Bird warns us of the dangers of melting permafrost in his weekly essay. Follow us @climatepod on Twitter. Email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com Our music is "Gotta Get Up" ...

Jun 27, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Power of Misinformation (w/ Amy Westervelt of "Drilled")

For decades, misinformation campaigns have effectively muddied the waters when it comes to Americans understanding the truth about climate change. We're joined this week by the creator and host of the Drilled podcast, Amy Westervelt, to talk about the origins of climate misinformation and how this still persists today. Also, our climate correspondent, Chad The Bird, delivers an audio essay on ExxonMobil. It's a great first show! Follow us on Twitter @climatepod Email us at theclimatepod@gmail.co...

Jun 19, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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