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Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

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The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's largest public affairs forum. The nonpartisan and nonprofit Club produces and distributes programs featuring diverse viewpoints from thought leaders on important topics. The Club's weekly radio broadcast — the oldest in the U.S., since 1924 — is carried on hundreds of stations. Our website features audio and video of our programs. This podcast fe... more

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The Social Impact Forum examines how promising approaches to social challenges translate into measurable results. This conversation will explore not only the role of belonging and connection in addressing homelessness, but also questions of effective... more

As the 2026 midterms approach, voters are contending with concerns around affordability, the AI boom, and climate disruption in their daily lives. AI data centers have become the wild card in energy politics, driving up energy demand and utility bill... more

Join us on Thursday, September 10 at the Commonwealth Club for “Reading the Signals: Predictions, Polls & the 2026 Midterms,” featuring renowned nonpartisan election analyst Nathan Gonzales, editor & publisher of Inside Elections and election analyst... more

When families have support, children and youth do better at home, in school and in their communities. Yet many conversations about “student success” focus narrowly on classrooms and test scores, overlooking the pregnancy, early childhood, housing, me... more

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Recent Guests

Donna Minter
Retired forensic and neuropsychologist, founder of Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute
Grammy Climate Ride / Climate action advocate
Episode: CLIMATE ONE: It’s Too Damn Hot… So What Can We Do?
Kathy Baughman McLeod
Founder and CEO of HERA
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Episode: CLIMATE ONE: It’s Too Damn Hot… So What Can We Do?
Juanita Constible
Senior Advocate at the Natural Resources Defense Council
NRDC
Episode: CLIMATE ONE: It’s Too Damn Hot… So What Can We Do?
Dr. Jade Singleton
Filmmaker and subject of the documentary
IKONI Institution/Global State of Black Women's Labor Study
Episode: Ninety-Two: The Silent Revolt No One Saw Coming
Tara Jaye Frank
Executive director and lead strategist featured in film
Weightmakers Change Group
Episode: Ninety-Two: The Silent Revolt No One Saw Coming
Benji Backer
Founder of Nature Is Nonpartisan, conservative-leaning environmental advocate
Nature Is Nonpartisan
Episode: CLIMATE ONE: Benji Backer and Katharine Hayhoe on Finding Common Ground
Katharine Hayhoe
Distinguished climate scientist, professor at Texas Tech, chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy, author
Texas Tech University; The Nature Conservancy
Episode: CLIMATE ONE: Benji Backer and Katharine Hayhoe on Finding Common Ground
Adam Schiff
California Senator
U.S. Senate
Episode: Sen. Adam Schiff: The "Cost of Corruption" Under Donald Trump, And How Americans Are Paying The Price
John Mulchaey
Astronomer
Carnegie Science
Episode: Tremendous Telescopes: The Future of American Space Observation

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Eric Schickler
Host of World Affairs program; leads discussions and provides scholarly framing

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
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Ninety-Two: The Silent Revolt No One Saw Coming
Q: What advice would you tell a CEO who wants to create a workplace where Black women can thrive rather than merely survive?
The guest suggests leaders should trust their instincts, avoid over‑intellectualizing decisions, and give space for Black women to lead with their full selves, backing them to experiment and push for authentic change.
Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller on “Security Through Cooperation"
Q: What is your sense of the mindset of the youth in Russia and whether they have access to legitimate news?
She notes that young Russians are cautious about expressing personal views due to repression, but she emphasizes ongoing track-two conversations and the importance of independent sources like the Carnegie Berlin Center for insight.
CLIMATE ONE: Benji Backer and Katharine Hayhoe on Finding Common Ground
Q: What role does religion play in Climate outreach, and how can faith communities contribute to climate action?
Acknowledge people's beliefs and connect climate action to core values like stewardship and caring for the vulnerable; use faith-based networks to mobilize action while maintaining scientific integrity.
CLIMATE ONE: Benji Backer and Katharine Hayhoe on Finding Common Ground
Q: How do you deal with hate-filled messages and harassing online interactions about climate topics?
Respond once with resources and facts, then disengage if the conversation becomes unproductive, while continuing to provide information for others who are listening. Avoid engaging in endless factual battles and instead focus on meeting people where they are and guiding the discussion toward shared values.
CLIMATE ONE: Hollywood, Baseball, Cage Fights, and… Climate
Q: What makes a story good in terms of being climate-informed versus climate-themed?
A climate-informed story integrates climate considerations into the world and characters in a way that shapes understanding, while climate-themed may feature climate as a backdrop but not drive the core plot; the best work weaves intersectionality and character-driven climates into relatable, authentic scenarios.

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The series centers on nonpartisan public affairs and thoughtful discussions with historians, policy experts, scientists, journalists, and civic leaders. Episodes frequently explore democracy, governance, civics education, and the historical context behind current events, often pairing scholars with practitioners to illuminate how institutions work and how policy evolves over time. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from constitutional scholars and presidents' historians to climate scientists and social-justice organizers—giving listeners a rich mix of rigorous analysis, documented histories, and practical insights for civic life. The show tends to favor deep dives into democratic processes, accountability, historic explanations for... more

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2. Kathy Baughman McLeod
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7. Katharine Hayhoe
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