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Season Five

The Crisis Continues w/ Rukia Lumumba

On this episode of “The Coolest Show,” we welcome the dynamic Rukia Lumumba as a guest. A tenacious advocate and Executive Director of the People’s Advocacy Institute, Lumumba brings her unwavering commitment to social justice to the forefront. In this captivating interview, she engages in a poignant conversation with Rev Yearwood, delving into her inspiring journey as a community leader and her relentless pursuit of equitable rights for marginalized groups. Together, they explore the critical issue of the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi—a crisis disproportionately affecting Black communities due to historical neglect and systemic disparities. Lumumba’s powerful insights and activism take center stage as they shed light on the urgent need for systemic change and sustainable solutions in the face of this pressing environmental and social challenge. Tune in as these two influential voices tackle the intersection of environmental justice and civil rights in a conversation that promises to be both enlightening and empowering.

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Season Five

Black Executive w/ Michael Regan

Our Black Executive series highlights Black people in pivotal roles in the Biden-Harris Administration. Given the Administration’s investment in climate and clean energy and its relatively short timeline, we want to ensure those individuals who have been tasked with what could accurately be called an “impossible feat” are seen and supported. Like the rest of us, they have humanity and their own vision for the work. While the Administration might not bring the entirety of their visions to fruition, we want to archive it all so that in community, we can continue to support their efforts for our people and the whole planet.

Today’s episode feature Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan.

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Season Four

Money, Power, Respect w/ Melanie Allen, Tracey Lewis & Tamara Toles O’Laughlin

An understanding in the Black community is that Money, Power, and Respect is the key to Life. But, how do we thrive as a community if we are ignored, overlooked, and considered bargaining chips in the overall game?

Hosted by The Coolest Show Producer Tamara Toles O’Laughlin, on this episode, we discuss innovation and finance as a defense against climate vulnerability and infrastructure. Tamara is joined by Melanie Allen, Co-Director of the Hive Fund & Tracey Lewis, Policy Council of the Climate and Energy Group at Public Citizen.

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Season Three

The Equity Initiative w/ Leslie Fields

After spending 30 years in a movement, one is able to reflect on the challenges, the growth, and provide insight to the next generation. Movement spaces are but a microcosm of society where, just like the world we’re striving to change, we have to center and build on our values. Rev Yearwood speaks with Leslie Fields, the National Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Legal at Sierra Club. The two discuss discriminatory philanthropy, reparations, and global intersections on climate change.

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Season Two Protect the Arctic Series

Protect the Arctic Part 2 w/ Chad Brown

 Protect the Arctic is a special 3 part series on The Coolest Show. We are covering the urgency to preserve the Arctic Refuge from the Trump administration’s efforts to expand oil and gas development. Their plan is to lease 1.6 million acres on the Coastal Plains of the Arctic Refuge before the end of the year, and the plan must be stopped.. This episode is Part 2 of the series and features Chad Brown, the founder of Soul River Inc., and delves into his deep personal connection he has to the Arctic Refuge as a military veteran and Black man in America.  Part 1 of the series features Bernadette Demientieff, the Executive Director of the Gwich’in Steering Committee. In Part 3 we speak to Isaiah Horace, a member of the Youth Council of the Gwich’in Steering Committee. Listen to all three parts and take action in solidarity with the Gwich’in people at think100climate.com/arctic! More at TheCoolestShow.com and @Think100Climate. #ProtectTheArctic #ClimateChangeIsReal #Think100

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Season One

We’ve Been Warned w/ Keya Chatterjee, Heather McTeer Toney, & Dr. Rachel Licker

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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Rev Yearwood

Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. is the host of The Coolest Show. He is also the President & CEO of Hip Hop Caucus, a minister, community activist, U.S. Air Force veteran, and one of the most influential people in hip hop political life. As a national leader and pacemaker within the climate movement, Rev Yearwood challenges the establishment, media, and policymakers to reimagine climate solutions as racial justice. He uplifts people of color who have dedicated their lives to climate and environmental justice. And, he stands up for communities who are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, having been arrested more times than he can count as an activist in the streets. He hosts The Coolest Show so the smartest, most dedicated, and passionate leaders, who he admires, can have a platform to share their stories and truths.

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