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Climate news, culture and commentary from the team behind Drilled and Hot Take.

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We're pissed off and full of dread and tired of hiding it. Buckle up, folks, Mary and Amy get real about what's coming.

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Will we hear anything about climate in Harris's first debate with Trump? What can we glean from Project 2025 about how Trump will approach environmental justice? Plus re-thinking the climate movement and politics, with Mary Annaïse Heglar

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This week, we bring you an episode from our climate litigation podcast, Damages, because we've been getting SO MANY emails about what sorts of legal strategies might still be available for climate accountability given everything happening at the Supr... more

In his new book, On the Move, ProPublica climate reporter Abrahm Lustgarten digs into the ways climate change is re-shaping where people live and how they move in the U.S.

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Recent Guests

Abrahm Lustgarten
Climate reporter at ProPublica and author of On the Move
ProPublica
Episode: ProPublica's Abrahm Lustgarten on Climate Migration
Maddie Stone
Reporter who investigated Microsoft's role in the fossil fuel industry
Independent journalist
Episode: Maddie Stone on Microsoft's Role in the Climate Crisis
Lucy Maxwell
Co-director of the Climate Litigation Network
Climate Litigation Network
Episode: Climate News Update: The New Carbon Majors + Swiss Elders Win Landmark Climate Case
Dan Van Acker
Program manager at InfluenceMap
InfluenceMap
Episode: Climate News Update: The New Carbon Majors + Swiss Elders Win Landmark Climate Case
Richard Headey
Longtime author of the Carbon Majors report
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Episode: Climate News Update: The New Carbon Majors + Swiss Elders Win Landmark Climate Case
Rhiana Gunn-Wright
Climate policy director at the Roosevelt Institute and architect of the Green New Deal
Roosevelt Institute
Episode: Messy Conversations: Rhiana Gunn-Wright on What the Climate Movement Loses When It Excludes Environmental Justice
Mary Annaïse Heglar
Climate activist and author, known for her essays on the climate crisis and civil rights.
Episode: Messy Conversations: How to Talk to Kids about Climate Change, with Mary Annaïse Heglar — a Mini Hot Take Reunion!

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Amy Westervelt
Host and notable climate journalist and advocate with a focus on investigative reporting.
Mary Annaïse Heglar
Co-host, author, and climate activist known for her focus on the intersection of climate issues and social justice.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 654 ratings
  • Great, informative, accessible show!

    I only discovered Hot Take shortly before it ended, so I’m thrilled to have a similar podcast back in this feed. Amy’s reporting and her analysis and presentation of other people’s work is excellent and makes me feel less insane. Thanks for everything you do, guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zia Padora
    United States2 years ago
  • Taiwo’s contributions were excellent, but I was disappointed by the overall level of the questions—in a long episode, they barely scratched the surface! And while I love puns, it hurt that Hot Take didn’t do the research to understand their own jokes! How do you not know who Hume is??

    Podchaser
    2
    ryan.buchanan.allen
    2 years ago
  • Sad the pod is over

    Each a powerhouse of intelligence and wit in their own right, together Amy and Mary make a stellar duo. Hot Take is the best way to keep up to date on climate without feeling paralyzed by the problem. Thank you for everything the past few years, and I hope you work together again soon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaryLou93
    United States3 years ago
  • Crooked Media do better

    The only energy/climate podcast that speaks truth to power.

    These women deserve support and a voice. Their message exposes truth no one will talk about.

    To crooked media, cancelling the show is easy; keeping it going may be challenging. Rise to the challenge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ecvancouver1986
    United States3 years ago
  • My go-to

    This podcast is my go-to for climate news. Really appreciate the perspectives and context brought in to each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElizJoy14
    United States3 years ago

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Some criticism arises around perceived partisanship and the presentation of their viewpoints, but overall sentiment leans positive.
The hosts are praised for their deep dives into complex climate issues while maintaining a hopeful tone.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and humorous discussions that make climate topics accessible and relevant.

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Messy Conversations: How to Talk to Kids about Climate Change, with Mary Annaïse Heglar — a Mini Hot Take Reunion!
Q: How did you figure out how to start talking to your kids about climate change?
Heglar emphasizes that change is inevitable and champions the idea that children can play a part in positive change for the world.
Climate News Update: The New Carbon Majors + Swiss Elders Win Landmark Climate Case
Q: What does the ruling about the Swiss case mean for other regions?
The ruling creates a precedent that could influence courts globally to consider climate change as a human rights issue, potentially impacting ongoing litigation in various regions.
Could You Really Charge Oil Companies with Murder? Plus: Supreme Court Climate Update
Q: How does this help with this giant brick wall that we're facing with the Supreme Court right now?
It is even more important that we are exploring other tools and areas of the law that could have a big impact on climate accountability, especially given how hard it has become for the federal government to pursue regulatory actions due to recent court rulings.

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Focusing on the pressing issues surrounding climate change, this podcast offers in-depth discussions and cultural commentary on environmental topics. Key themes include the intersection of climate policies with social justice, the influence of corporate practices on environmental degradation, and the urgent need for truthful environmental journalism. Each episode often features leading voices and experts from various fields, promoting informative dialogues that blend scientific insights with personal narratives, making complex subjects accessible. The hosts bring a unique blend of humor and sincerity to motivate and empower listeners to engage with climate issues actively.

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