Episode description

Legendary TV weatherman Al Roker joins the show this week! He discussed the escalation of extreme weather events, the disproportionate impacts of the climate crisis on frontline communities, and how we can all act to help mitigate the worst impacts of global warming. This is a wide-ranging, fun conversation with one of the most beloved figures in television news. How cool?!

This interview was recorded live at the TED Countdown Summit in Detroit, Michigan, which brought together a group of global innovators, business executives, scientists, policymakers, artists, activists and more.  

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