Drilled
Critical FrequencyA true-crime podcast about climate change. Reported and hosted by a team of investigative climate journalists, Drilled examines the various obstacles that have kept the world from adequately responding to climate change.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 284 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSocial SciencesScience | |||
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When activists Jessica Reznicek and Ruby Montoya take drastic
measures to halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, they have
no idea that a shadowy private security contractor called TigerSwan has
them in its sights.
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With Australia once again facing a terrifying fire season, we bring you this conversation between Drilled reporter Royce Kurmelovs and Canadian author John Vallaint, who spoke at last year's Byron Writers Festival about his acclaimed book, Fire Weath... more
In this bonus episode of The Black Thread, we zoom in on a single case that distills the Norwegian paradox perfectly: the planned electrification of the gas processing plant on Melkøya. It’s a key conflict site where Norway’s net zero transformation ... more
Despite increasing repression worldwide (as we’ve documented in previous seasons), activists have been pretty effective at sticking it to obstructionists too…which is probably why all that repression is happening in the first place. In our final epis... more
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Good, serious reporting on fossil lobbying
Podcast Addict5a month agoLasse- Climate hoax
Put on a coat, take off the coat.
Apple Podcasts1Big Sincho
United Statesa month ago Fascinating. I loved the Carbon Bros mini series and also the Black Thread (essential listening for Canadians in late 2025).
Podcast Addict52 months agoAurorespera- Black Thread Broke My Brain
Just finished the mini series. For an expat living in Norway, this is a relief (words put to thoughts I had but wasn’t able to communicate) and a disaster (society scale ultra pro max self deception). Love the depth of the show!
Apple Podcasts5rahmenbedingung
Norway2 months ago - Review again
One more thing. I really like the podcast but I think it should provide at least one positive note at the end which is to offer an action that listeners can do to make an impact I think
Apple Podcasts3AnnikaForman
Canada4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #23 | United States/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #158 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  United Kingdom/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #32 | Canada/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #176 | United Kingdom/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #249 | Canada/Science |
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Focusing on the intricate relationship between climate change and systemic obstacles, this podcast combines investigative journalism with storytelling to expose the multifaceted barriers that prevent effective climate action. Each episode features in-depth discussions with experts, activists, and scholars, tackling a wide range of themes including fossil fuel lobbying, climate justice, and the personal narratives of those impacted by climate policies. Listeners can expect to encounter a blend of urgent information and critical analysis of how societal, political, and economic factors play into the ongoing climate crisis, making it a compelling choice for anyone interested in environmental issues and social justice initiatives.
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Drilled launched 7 years ago and published 284 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Drilled include:
1. John Valliant
2. Jennie Stephens
3. Sharon Yadin
4. Joana Setzer
5. Natasha Hakimi Zapata
6. Laura Kuhl
7. Stacy-Ann Robinson
8. Jessica F. Green
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