Hip Caucus celebrated its 18th birthday this year. Standing the test of time as a Black institution that centers integrity, character, culture, and respect does not go without challenges. On this two part episode of The Coolest Show, Rev Yearwood is interviewed by producers DeJuan Cross and Destiny Hodges. Hearing the story of Rev’s journey illustrates his influence on the Caucus’ origin, vision, and future. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new epis...
Sep 26, 2022•53 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Hip Caucus celebrated its 18th birthday this year. Standing the test of time as a Black institution that centers integrity, character, culture, and respect does not go without challenges. On this two part episode of The Coolest Show, Rev Yearwood is interviewed by producers DeJuan Cross and Destiny Hodges. Hearing the story of Rev’s journey illustrates his influence on the Caucus’ origin, vision, and future. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new epis...
Sep 19, 2022•48 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. Listen and subscribe here or at TheCoolestShow.com! Follow @Think100Climate and @RevYearwood on Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram.
Sep 12, 2022•58 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. Listen and subscribe here or at TheCoolestShow.com! Follow @Think100Climate and @RevYearwood on Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram.
Sep 05, 2022•57 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast August 29th 2022 is the 17-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. We remember, we continue to demand justice, and will continue to demand justice until it is achieved. On this episode of The Coolest Show Rev Yearwood speaks with fellow New Orleans natives Dawn Richard and Sess 4-5, about their experiences surviving Hurricane Katrina, how they continue to give back to the city currently and preparing the community for then next 17 years. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 1...
Aug 29, 2022•56 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast On Friday, August 12, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act, sending the bill to President Joe Biden for his signature. There is a lot of nuance around the bill, but to be clear, “the largest piece of climate legislation” does not go far enough to protect Black and Indigenous communities. That said, we understand the need for climate legislation, because if you don’t shape policy, policy will shape you. The Coolest Show Producer Tamara Toles O’Laughlin discus...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast On August 7, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act passed in the U.S. Senate and will make its way to the House of Representatives on Friday, August 12th. There is a lot of nuance around the bill, but to be clear, "the largest piece of climate legislation" does not go far enough to protect Black and Indigenous communities. That said, we understand the need for climate legislation, because if you don't shape policy, policy will shape you. The Coolest Show Host Rev Yearwood and Producer Tamara Toles O...
Aug 08, 2022•13 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Like it or not we are in a political moment and this special conversation interrupts our previously scheduled program to connect climate to the politics that affect whether we win or lose. Our guests are some of the most respected thinkers on issues of environmental justice, human health, indigenous rights, and reproductive health. On this episode of The Coolest Show, Rev Yearwood speaks with Sheila Foster, a Professor of Urban Law and Policy at Georgetown, Gerald Torres, a Professor at Yale Sch...
Aug 01, 2022•59 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast The study of geography implies that the space we exist in is natural. However, colonialism, capitalism and cisheteropatriarchy have spatially engineered the current world. Examples of this include borders, limited access to green space, redlining, food apartheids and sacrifice zones. Francisca Rockey, founder of Black Geographers, speaks to Rev Yearwood about the role of geography in politics, how colonial the discipline is, and allies taking up space. Support: https://www.blackgeographers.com/ ...
Jul 25, 2022•48 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. Listen and subscribe here or at TheCoolestShow.com! Follow @Think100Climate and @RevYearwood on Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram.
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Everyday, the oil, gas and petrochemical industry writes off Black, Brown and Indigenous communities as 'sacrifice zones.' Big Oil’s Last Lifeline is Hip Hop Caucus’ three-part docu-series that takes us to the frontlines of the U.S.’ epicenters for petrochemical production: West Virginia, Houston, and along the Mississippi River in Louisiana. Writer and Director Takia “Tizzi” Green speaks with Rev Yearwood about the production of the films, the importance of Black creators telling their communit...
Jul 11, 2022•30 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Activism is “low-hanging fruit” that involves taking political or social action and/or advocating for change. Not all activists are organizers, and a lot of activism–particularly eurocentric co-opting and monetizing– can undermine movements and organizers. Hong Kong born and UK based activist Tori Tsui speaks with Rev Yearwood about what it means to be a “bad activist”, the white fragility that is eco-anxiety, and the colonial history of Hong Kong. Support: https://www.badactivistcollective.com/...
Jul 04, 2022•49 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast The fossil fuel industry is dying out as we transition to clean energy and electric vehicles. But in order to hold on to dear life they are trying to make a big pivot to plastics as their new big business. Petrochemicals are the building blocks for plastics, pesticides, clothing, digital devices, and other common products. They are made from oil and natural gas, and contaminate air, water and soil. Emissions from petrochemical production account for 10 to 15 percent of the U.S.’s climate polluti...
Jun 27, 2022•19 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Ayisha Siddiqa, Pakistani-American environmental and human rights advocate, reflects on the state of the youth climate movement, the violence of fossil fuel industry, and being good ancestors. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. Listen and subscribe here or at TheCoolestShow.com! Follow @Think100Climate and @RevYearwood on Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram.
Jun 20, 2022•51 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Bahamian climate activist Niel Leadon speaks with Rev Yearwood about several Caribbean countries demanding reparations and severing ties with “The Crown”. They discuss how colorism is more of a problem in the Caribbean than racism and the solidarity between Black Americans and Caribbeans dealing with the movement for Black lives. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. ...
Jun 13, 2022•59 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast The development and influence of the climate strike movement has led to the tokenization and tolerance of young people. After growing up through 9/11, the 2008 recession, mass shootings, Trump era politics, COVID-19, and more Generation Z has a radical mindset about solutions and are burning out due to a lack of change. Climate activist Jerome Foster II speaks to Rev Yearwood about imposter syndrome, fossil fuels as a threat to national security, and the White House Environmental Justice Advisor...
Jun 06, 2022•44 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Bernice A King speaks with Rev Yearwood about the Kingian philosophy of nonviolence and compares the movement of today with the Civil Rights Movement. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. Listen and subscribe here or at TheCoolestShow.com! Follow @Think100Climate and @RevYearwood on Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram.
May 23, 2022•51 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Earth in Color is a Black-led creative studio working to affirm and strengthen cultural, spiritual, physical, and ancestral connections to the natural world. Nature is not the oppressor, even though it has been used as a tool to oppress, marginalize, and harm. Darel Scott, founder of Earth in Color, speaks with Destiny Hodges about the importance of Black storytelling and cultural healing as pathways to solve the climate crisis and reconnect to the more than human world. Support: https://earth...
May 16, 2022•51 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. Listen and subscribe here or at TheCoolestShow.com! Follow @Think100Climate and @RevYearwood on Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram.
May 09, 2022•47 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Hip Hop Caucus defines “movement music” as songs that speak to the ills of society, incorporate calls to action, empower people, and/or connect to social movements. Art is a medium to reimagine systems and challenge the status quo. YBCL artist Dontay Wimberly speaks to Rev Yearwood about artivism, unlearning systems of oppression, and his new album “Rituals”. Support: https://linktr.ee/wimboxiv The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Mon...
May 02, 2022•40 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Black folks have historically and culturally been one with the environment. Colonialism (white supremacy) has robbed us of our heritage, cultural identity, access and ability to thrive. Young Black organizers are decolonizing education to create ecosystems of empowerment for communities. Mitchelle Mhaka, Zimbabwean-South African activist, speaks to Tamara Toles O’Laughlin about period poverty, language barriers and the African Climate Alliance. Support: https://africanclimatealliance.org/ The Co...
Apr 25, 2022•53 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast How are we creating systems that are non-disposable when Black people are seen as disposable, as waste? Contrary to the mainstream definition, “sustainability” is an inherently Black, Brown, and Indigenous regenerative mechanism for living and engaging with nature that is grounded in ancestral relationship with the Earth and has evolved into resisting colonial structure so that we can find well-being, joy and ultimately healing.” Whitney McGuire and Dominique Drakeford, co-Founders of Sustainabl...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast It is no secret that white institutions are anti-Black and hoard resources, often forcing Black students to endure the harm of these spaces when seeking tools to support their communities. Leaving your community to acquire resources does not mean that you have to lose yourself or your values. Environmental and climate justice advocate Arielle King speaks to Rev Yearwood about how she was able to find and build safe spaces to center her “why”. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus T...
Apr 11, 2022•44 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast There has been a history of racist policies and movements that have made the environment inaccessible and unsafe for Black people. The connections between Black culture and social movements are undeniable, as Hip Hop was birthed out of resistance to the Bronx Cosway. Bronx native and national media personality HeadKrack speaks to Rev Yearwood about the parallels between activists and artists. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monda...
Apr 04, 2022•55 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The producers and host of The Coolest Show give the audience and in-side look at the production of the show and its upcoming season. The show is known for its multigenerational and communal approach to storytelling (narrative organizing). This season will build upon the last, continuing to connect guests with resources and bridging the gap between climate and culture. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justic...
Mar 28, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast We review The Coolest Show Season 3 with clips from guests and commentary from our producer. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. Listen and subscribe here or at TheCoolestShow.com! Follow @Think100Climate and @RevYearwood on Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram.
Dec 20, 2021•23 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Black Women's Health Imperative is dedicated to advancing health equity and social justice for black women and girls through policy, advocacy, education, research, and leadership development. In the season finale of The Coolest Show, Rev Yearwood speaks with Alanna Murrell, Special Projects Manager, Black Women's Health Imperative. They discuss the importance of the relationship between black women & men, the role that black women have played in the history of different movements, and how climat...
Nov 22, 2021•57 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast The latest edition of Green 2.0’s annual Transparency Report Card is set to release November 17, 2021. The report includes demographic data from 67 NGOs and, for the first time, a sample of foundations. Rev Yearwood speaks with Andrés Jimenez, the executive director of Green 2.0, and Jasmine Sanders, the executive director of Our Climate. They discuss decolonizing the environmental movement , and how data supports storytelling. Она встречается с вами не из-за ваших навыков дарения подарков, но э...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Growing up in eastern North Carolina and attending North Carolina A&T State University, EPA Administrator Michael Regan is no stranger to the disproportionate effects of air pollution in Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. After graduating from A&T, he landed an internship at the EPA, and as a full-circle moment, he was sworn in as the 16th Administrator March 11, 2021. Administrator Regan sits down with Rev Yearwood to discuss the EPA's plans for environmental justice and how his personal...
Nov 08, 2021•30 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Over the past year, many of us have watched the reckoning in the environmental movement unravel in Sierra Club. Rev Yearwood speaks with Ramón Cruz, the President of Sierra Club. The two discuss leading Sierra Club’s as a person of color, Puerto Rico’s energy sector, and the future of Big Green Organizations. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. Listen and subscribe ...
Nov 01, 2021•57 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast 
