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Boiling Point

LA Times Studios
Climate Change
California
Los Angeles
Renewable Energy
Smog
Wildfires
Clean Energy
Electricity Rates
Southern California Edison
Plastic Pollution
Air Pollution
Electric Vehicles
Trump Administration
Microplastics
Rooftop Solar
Colorado River
Inflation Reduction Act
Air Quality
Gavin Newsom
Utility Reform Network

Join Boiling Point in its second season as independent investigative reporter Miranda Green walks listeners through the climate challenges and solutions facing our natural world. Produced by LA Times Studios, the weekly series will feature interviews with Los Angeles Times reporters, state officials, business leaders and scientific experts discussing the latest news and trends impacting California... more

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Boiling Point’s Miranda Green and Heated’s Emily Atkin team up in a collaborative episode exploring the truth behind forest management. They speak with principal ecologist and co-founder of the John Muir Project, Chad Hanson, and Hugh Safford, a reti... more

Wildfires in California are getting bigger and more destructive. Now, state regulators are turning to homeowners to take a new approach to fire prevention– starting with their gardens. Host Miranda Green talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Noah Hag... more

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The Colorado River has sustained communities, farms and cities across the American West for generations. But the river is shrinking due to hotter temperatures and less rainfall. As reservoirs that depend on the Colorado reach all-time lows, the seven... more

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California on Friday filed its 88th lawsuit against the Trump administration– this time suing them for an “illegal” settlement it entered into to stop an offshore lease sale in Morro Bay.

In this bonus episode, host Miranda Green speaks with Attorne... more

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Recent Guests

Ian James
LA Times reporter, the Times water guy
Los Angeles Times
Episode: The Colorado River Is Experiencing a Megadrought. Can The West Adapt?
Rob Bonta
California Attorney General
California Department of Justice
Episode: Bonus Episode: Are Trump’s Offshore Wind Settlements a “Sham”? AG Rob Bonta Thinks So.
Hayley Smith
LA Times climate reporter following offshore wind developments
Los Angeles Times
Episode: Can Offshore Wind Survive the Trump Administration?
Jared Huffman
Congressman, Democrat representing California's 2nd District
U.S. Congress
Episode: Can Offshore Wind Survive the Trump Administration?
Ron Lin
LA Times reporter covering El Niño and its implications for Southern California
Los Angeles Times
Episode: A Super El Niño Is Coming. Are We Ready?
Daniel Swain
Climate scientist studying extreme weather events
University of California, Los Angeles / climate research community
Episode: A Super El Niño Is Coming. Are We Ready?
Sarah Lusser
Education Supervisor at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific
Episode: Why Whales Are Getting Hit by Rising Ocean Temps
Rafael Gonzalez-Quiros
Director of the Oceanographic Center of Gijón in Spain; coordinator of the Third United Nations World Ocean Assessment
University/Center in Gijón; UN World Ocean Assessment
Episode: Why Whales Are Getting Hit by Rising Ocean Temps
Lila Seidman
LA Times reporter covering the story of California's wildlife and environmental issues
Los Angeles Times
Episode: Why Whales Are Getting Hit by Rising Ocean Temps

Hosts

Miranda Green
Host of Boiling Point; investigative journalist focusing on climate, policy, and investigative reporting.
Patt Morrison
Host on multiple episodes; veteran LA Times journalist.
Ian James
LA Times water reporter; covers Colorado River and megadrought impacts.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • Smoglandia needs to be a book

    I really appreciate learning about LA’s history with smog, specially now that it is coming back.

    I would definitely buy the book and see the documentary if they happen.

    Also, we need to spread the word because this fight against smog is not in the past but also in the future.

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    5
    Lucesmm
    United States9 months ago
  • LOVE SMOGLANDIA!

    This feels like the LA history I never knew I was missing! Having lived here for years, I feel like Smoglandia is connecting me even more to my home!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aquaticearthcowgirl
    United States10 months ago
  • Smoglandia- Ya had me at “ Patt”

    Patt Morrison is the consummate professional. Anything she does you can count on being well- researched and well- told. Great sense of humor and…what a great voice!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nancymil
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just found, after the closing curtain 😥

    Sammy, you are a leader! Thanks for everything you've done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coolfactor
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great content, questionable ad choices?

    Love the content and journalism but was legitimately shocked when there was a Southern California Edison ad about their “fire preparedness” in the first five minutes of the latest episode? I thought Sammy was playing this to critique it but no…it was just an ad. A super greenwashed ad. Lost some respect.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ewilli343
    United Statesa year ago

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The Colorado River Is Experiencing a Megadrought. Can The West Adapt?
Q: How much water does California rely on from the Colorado River and what are the immediate implications for urban areas?
California gets a substantial portion of its water from the river, but urban systems like the Metropolitan Water District are insulated for now; the real pressure is on agricultural users who must adapt to lower allocations, with ongoing planning to use water more efficiently and recycle more.
A Super El Niño Is Coming. Are We Ready?
Q: So, Ron, let's start from the very beginning. What is El Niño?
El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by warmer waters in the central and eastern Pacific, influenced by atmospheric changes, and it tends to bring above-average rainfall to Southern California when strong, though effects vary by region.
Two New Plastics Laws are Bringing a Whole Lot of Baggage
Q: What are the core tensions between environmental goals and industry interests under SB 54 and SB 343?
The main tension is who pays for recycling failures and how to incentivize innovation: environmentalists want stronger guarantees of recyclability and broader consumer protections, while producers seek clarity, cost control, and avoidance of overreach that could hurt existing products; this has led to lawsuits and stalled timelines.
Two New Plastics Laws are Bringing a Whole Lot of Baggage
Q: Can you walk us through the history of how California ended up with these plastic laws?
The history starts with environmental groups proposing bold ballot measures in 2022, which industry opposed, leading to legislation crafted to resemble the envisioned bans while gaining buy-in from packaging and dairy sectors; however, as final regulations emerged, exemptions and adjustments opened debate about what truly qualifies as recyclable or compostable.
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Q: What have been some of the new elements of the industry since you started that you've had to navigate?
She explains the transition from physical media to streaming, the rise of social media as a marketing tool, and the need to balance private artistry with public presence as part of modern artist development.

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The show consistently covers climate policy, science, and practical solutions affecting California and the broader U.S. It features in-depth conversations with reporters, scientists, lawmakers, and industry voices to unpack how weather, energy, water, and environmental regulations intersect with daily life and business. Episodes often balance on-the-ground reporting with policy analysis, highlighting local impacts—from water megadroughts and offshore wind debates to plastics regulation and air quality history—while exploring potential paths forward. A standout trait is the willingness to interrogate federal-state dynamics and to spotlight underrepresented communities and regional perspectives in environmental storytelling.

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4. Jared Huffman
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