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The Fight Continues w/ Kristin Mink & Adrienne Cooper

 On this episode of The Coolest Show, we get to hang out with, middle school teacher, mother, and viral sensation, Kristin Mink to discuss her encounter with Scott Pruitt as well as her motivations to protect the planet for future generations. We are also joined by Defend our Future Director, Adrienne Cooper to talk about the motivations of the youth activist movement and the path forward for all of us. Grammy nominated actress, singer is also introduced as a new co-host of The Coolest Show, to go along with host Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. and co-host, Mustafa Santiago Ali. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Cities Tackling Climate w/ Mayor Michael Hancock & Andy Behar

We are joined by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and CEO of As You Sow, Andy Behar. Mayor Hancock tells us how he and Denver are pushing to become more sustainable, as well as how other cities can fight climate change. Andy Behar shows us how to make climate-conscious financial decisions and how to hold corporations accountable. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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100% Clean Energy by 2050 w/ Sen. Jeff Merkley & Astrid Caldas

Sen. Jeff Merkley (OR) joins us to break down where we’re at with the political gridlock in Washington, why we need to move to 100% clean energy, and the fight to keep families together at the border. Senior Climate Scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, Astrid Caldas also stops by to share her knowledge on the dire state of climate change and the impacts of sea-level rise. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Cover Climate & Clean Water for All w/ David Arkush & Rosemary Enobakhare

 Today, Climate Program Director at Public Citizen, David Arkush joins us to explore the failure of the media to cover climate change. Arkush recently authored an in-depth report which discovered that the media overwhelmingly failed to connect extreme weather to climate change in 2017. We also have a great interview with Rosemary Enobakhare, former Obama EPA official and current director of the Clean Water For All campaign, to talk about her work fighting the Trump Administration’s attempts to get rid of basic clean water protections. Clean water is a right! Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Our Oceans & The Earth’s Lawyers w/ David Helvarg, Valeria Merino, and Trip Van Noppen

We celebrate World Environment Day with a lively discussion about what our oceans mean to our planet, communities, and health with Author, Activist, and Adventurer David Helvarg, and Global Earth Day Vice President Valeria Merino. Earthjustice President Trip Van Noppen also sits down with us to discuss the critical legal battles to protect our clean water and air, act on climate change, and ensure future generations have a healthy planet to thrive on. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Diversify Green w/ Whitney Tome

The mainstream environmental movement is under scrutiny for its homogeneity and it is increasingly called on to be more transparent about making large-scale commitments to change. In this episode, we confront this dynamic and explore the solutions with special guest Whitney Tome, Executive Director of Green 2.0. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Power to Act w/ Rep. Pramila Jayapal

The power to act comes in many different forms and we are seeing the effects of climate change now, and therefore need to act with urgency. On today’s episode, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) joins us to discuss the importance of keeping fossil fuels in the ground, and how and why they are harmful to our climate. Congresswoman Jayapal’s district, the 7th in Washington State, makes up most of Seattle. She has always shown great support for the climate movement and we are thankful to have her on. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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We Gotta Fight Back w/ Heather McTeer Toney, Molly Rauch, & Ken Kimmell

The reality of the movement is picking up the government’s slack. Host Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. and co-host Mustafa Santiago Ali discuss fights for policies that protect our clean air and water alongside two of our movement’s greatest allies – moms and scientists! Moms Clean Air Force Local Government Senior Advisor Heather McTeer Toney, Moms Clean Air Force Public Health Policy Director Molly Rauch, and Union of Concerned Scientists’ President Ken Kimmell unite to fight back on The Coolest Show. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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Moving Hearts & Minds w/ Rep. Nanette Barragán & Darryl Perkins

We’re joined by United States Representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44) to learn about her work fighting environmental injustices in her district in South Central Los Angeles, shaping policy as a freshman Member of Congress, and her thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize.Rev. We’re also joined by Darryl Perkins, Director of Impact and Co-Founder of the Broccoli City Music Festival to discuss the power of culture in building thriving urban communities through education, mobilization, and opportunities. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

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The 2018 Grist 50 w/ Chip Giller, Nicole Sitaraman, & Anthony Torres

 Want a reason to feel hopeful? Grist has 50. We chat with Chip Giller, the founder of Grist: a no-nonsense and cutting edge media platform focused on solutions to climate change, sustainability, and social justice. For the past three years, Grist has featured the work and profiles of 50 of the boldest, most ambitious solutions to humanity’s biggest challenges. Other special guests featured in this episode include Nicole Sitaraman, Senior Manager of Public Policy at Sunrun, and Anthony Torres, Youth Climate Leader and Campaign Strategist at Sierra Club. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.