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This episode, we are joined by the executive director of the U.S. Climate Action Network, Keya Chatterjee, Local Government Senior Advisor for Moms Clean Air Force, Heather McTeer Toney, and Senior Climate Scientist for the Union of Concerned Scientists, Dr. Rachel Licker to discuss the new alarming report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This report is bleak, y’all. We dive into what this report means for our families, communities, and planet, while our amazing guests cover the science, politics, economic implications, and activism and organize behind what needs to happen for real solutions. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts along with co-hosts, Mustafa Santiago Ali and Antonique Smith. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Wendy Fields from The Democracy Initiative​ will be joining us to discuss what Brett Kavanugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court might mean for voting rights, pro-democracy ballot initiatives in the upcoming elections, and the need for us all to focus on civic engagement every day​ (Democracy 365!​). Angelo Logan from the Moving Forward Network​ also sits down with Antonique to discuss how they are building power by connecting communities, fighting for solutions led by people at the front-lines, and leading campaigns at both the local and national levels​. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts along with co-hosts, Mustafa Santiago Ali and Antonique Smith. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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 We are joined by Anthony Torres and Eriqah Vincent, two members of the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council’s Youth Perspectives on Climate Justice Workgroup, who just released. We discuss the extensive process they went through to put together a new comprehensive report detailing their recommendations for environmental protection and youth engagement to the EPA. We’re also joined by leaders of the Endangered Species Coalition, Adrienne Hollis and Leda Huta, to discuss ongoing attacks on the Endangered Species Act. Mustafa Santiago Ali hosts along with co-hosts, Antonique Smith and Kristin Mink. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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We are joined by comedian JC Coccoli to explore The New American Road Trip, a cross-country journey in an electric car to highlight “Unsung Heroes of Climate Change” and America’s climate leadership. We also discuss Climate Week NYC, Hurricane Maria at 1-year, the 6th annual HBCU Climate Change Conference, and National Voter Registration Day. More at NewAmericanRoadtrip.com and Think100.info. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts along with co-hosts, Mustafa Santiago Ali and Antonique Smith. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Today, we take time to reflect on the Global Climate Action Summit, discuss “artivism”, and take calls from leaders on the front-lines of the devastation left by Hurricane Florence. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts along with co-hosts, Mustafa Santiago Ali and Antonique Smith. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Today’s show is live from San Francisco and hosted by our amazing Antonique Smith. Antonique sits down with research and policy analyst for East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, Taylor Thomas in front of a live audience in San Francisco. This live episode is a part of the Our Village affiliate event of the Global Climate Summit. Special guests at this event include leaders from communities on the front-line of climate change, elected officials who are boldly leading, and cultural creators and artists who are reaching hearts and minds. We challenge environmental injustices and share solutions to climate change, including a just transition to 100% clean energy for all. No sides, just stronger communities and a sustainable planet for future generations! 

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 We are joined by Clara Vondrich, U.S. Director of Divest-Invest, to discuss the Global Climate Action Summit and the hundreds of Climate, Jobs, and Justice marches happening around the world. States, regions, cities, companies, investors and citizens are stepping up to act on climate, and this is a moment to take ambition to the next level. We also take calls from listeners to hear their thoughts on the upcoming Global Climate Summit. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts along with co-hosts, Mustafa Santiago Ali and Antonique Smith. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Today, we are joined by Dr. Adrienne Hollis from WE ACT for Environmental Justice to have a fiery conversation about Trump’s new “Affordable Clean Energy” plan, aka the “Dirty Power Scam”. The Trump Administration has admitted this plan will kill thousands of lives prematurely and it is reported that these impacts will hit poor people and communities of color the hardest. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts along with co-hosts, Mustafa Santiago Ali and Antonique Smith. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Today, we are joined by Executive Director of Sol Nation, Nakisa Glover to discuss the perils of climate injustice. Nakisa has built a track record as a community organizer from years of corporate, community and service-based work, including building a fusion movement for climate justice as the National Field Coordinator for the Justice Action Mobilization Network (JAMN). Mustafa Santiago Ali hosts. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Today, we are joined by Commissioner of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Aura Vasquez to discuss the perils of climate injustice. Aura is an incredible leader, advocate, and activist for environmental and social justice issues. Antonique Smith hosts. 

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