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Boiling Point

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Climate Change
California
Clean Energy
Wildfires
Rooftop Solar
Microplastics
Plastic Pollution
Reuse and Recycling
SB 54
Electricity Rates
Renewable Energy
Sea Level Rise
Los Angeles
Water Management
Electric Vehicles
Plastic Alternatives
Environmental Legislation
Coca-Cola
Exxonmobil
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Smoglandia OUT NOW: Hosted by Times Columnist Patt Morrison, this six-part series examines air pollution in Los Angeles, taking a closer look at the city’s complex history of smog. Climate change is battering California. Can the state find a way forward? Listen every Thursday as award-winning L.A. Times columnist Sammy Roth dives deep with scientists, energy leaders, legislators, activists and jou... more

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By the late 1940's, Los Angeles had experienced several extreme smog days -- or "gas attacks" as they were called back then. Everyone had their eyes on wartime factories that had sprung up and were shooting black plumes into the air, but someone had ... more

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Don’t blame us – blame our geography! Modern LA earned its first smoggy nickname 450 years ago, as the “bay of smokes.”  At the La Brea tar pits, we take a short walk through a long history with curator Regan Dunn, who explains how and why the first ... more

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For decades, the city’s air was so thick and gross with smog that it hid the mountains from view, shut down Hollywood film shoots and sent children home from school with burning lungs and stinging eyes. What was in the air and where was it coming fro... more

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Los Angeles Times journalist Susanne Rust shares her eye-opening experience documenting her daily interactions with plastic. Despite being an expert on the topic, she was stunned by the sheer volume of plastic in her life, from single-use items to ev... more

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Recent Guests

Chip Jacobs
Journalist and co-author of "Smogtown, The Lung-Burning History of Pollution in Los Angeles"
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Episode: Smoglandia Pt 1: L.A. SMOG – VERY OLD-SCHOOL
Regan Dunn
Paleobotanist and expert on the environmental history of Southern California
Episode: Smoglandia Pt 1: L.A. SMOG – VERY OLD-SCHOOL
Haley Smith
Environment reporter at the Los Angeles Times focused on climate policy, technology, and solutions.
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Episode: Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks Explained
Matt Freedman
Staff attorney at the Utility Reform Network
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Episode: Electric Bills Are Too High. Here's What California Is Doing About It
Rabbi Jennie Rosenn
Founder and CEO of Dayenu, a Jewish climate advocacy group
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Kristen Swarovski
Registered nurse and Altadena resident whose home was lost in the fires
Episode: Boiling Point introduces: Rebuilding L.A.
Alex Hall
Director of the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA and climate researcher
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Episode: Boiling Point introduces: Rebuilding L.A.
Patt Morrison
Fellow columnist at the Los Angeles Times and host of the upcoming smog podcast series
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Episode: A New Look at L.A.’s War on Smog
Hannah Einbinder
Star of HBO series 'Hacks' and outspoken climate activist
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Sammy Roth
Award-winning climate journalist and columnist with extensive experience covering the intersection of climate change, energy, and policy. Focuses on leveraging storytelling to challenge energy companies and public officials.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • 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 States3 months ago
  • Outstanding Podcast

    I recently started listening to this show and I love it. It is so informative and entertaining. I would like to hear an interview with someone who has an opposing viewpoint who could discuss how compromises can be made and what may prevent that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ravage Ryan
    United States3 months ago
  • Incomplete

    This is a very informative podcast and I appreciate it being available. However it seems like every time climate change is addressed a huge contributor is always ignored. Animal agriculture is a huge contributor to greenhouse gases, water use, land use, deforestation, monocrops and so on.

    It is also something that people individually can significantly and easily make a positive impact on. Pleas, please include a discussion on animal agriculture in a future episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sad-faced
    United States5 months ago
  • Evan George

    Boiling Point is one of the essential features of the Los Angeles Times. Sammy Roth manages to balance his expertise in the field with a sense of curiosity that leads to dogged reporting on THE issue of our day. But what’s special is the moral conscience he brings to the climate crisis as a columnist. Looking forward to seeing how Boiling Point translates into audio interviews and keeps the West Coast front and center in the clean energy transition.

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    5
    egeorge1234
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you!

    I’m so grateful for this coverage. I’ve appreciated the Boiling Point newsletter for years and it’s been incredibly helpful for my work in teaching sustainability and here now as an urban planner. Excellent, thoughtful discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShanaMMB
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners praise the informative and engaging content, highlighting the insightful discussions on critical climate issues.

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ICYMI: “Breaking Down Plastic”
Q: Is this why you've got California now suing ExxonMobil and Los Angeles County suing Coca-Cola and Pepsi?
Yes, these lawsuits are due to plastic waste creating a public nuisance, and the governments argue these companies should pay for the cleanup.
ICYMI: “Breaking Down Plastic”
Q: What do we know or what are we starting to understand through the science and the research into plastics and microplastics and even nanoplastics?
We know these chemicals can behave like hormones and affect brain development and other health aspects, with microplastics found in nearly every organ in the body.
ICYMI: “Breaking Down Plastic”
Q: Can you talk about what that was like just to sort of ground this conversation, just how often you use plastic on a day-to-day basis?
It was overwhelming to document my interaction with plastic; I realized how much single-use plastic I interact with daily, which was distressing.
L.A. Is Finally Ditching Coal
Q: Will the combined gas hydrogen plant fire up in November as well?
We expect to have the combined cycle units fully commissioned by the end of November, with hydrogen coming into the mix in Q2 of 2026.
L.A. Is Finally Ditching Coal
Q: Why did LA and several other cities here in Southern California get together and build this thing?
We recognized the financial and reliability supply risks with oil, leading us to coal.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boiling Point

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A comprehensive examination of climate change and its implications for California, covering a wide array of pressing topics such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and fossil fuel reliance. Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts, including scientists, activists, and energy leaders, who provide insights into the challenges the state faces and potential solutions for a sustainable future. What sets this apart is its focus on real narratives that connect personal stories with the broader climate crisis, making the complex issue of climate change more relatable to everyday listeners. The engaging format encourages a deeper understanding of how California is navigating the difficult terrain of energy transition and enviro... more

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2. Regan Dunn
3. Haley Smith
4. Matt Freedman
5. Rabbi Jennie Rosenn
6. Kristen Swarovski
7. Alex Hall
8. Patt Morrison

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