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The Most Important Question

Important, Not Important
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You already know things are broken. You read the news, you listen to the analysis, you've got the outrage. What you don't have is a plan. The Most Important Question — 6x Webby-nominated, 2x Signal Award-nominated — is a weekly conversation with one person who stopped asking "what can I do?" and went and found out. Not pundits. Not commentators. The scientists, doctors, nurses, journalists, farmer... more

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Junior Izanu
City council member and state representative-elect in Grand Prairie, Texas; progressive activist and climate advocate
Grand Prairie, Texas; Run for Something alumnus; Climate Cabinet
Episode: Run To Flip Your State
Jackie McGuire
Research analyst for cybersecurity, AI, and data centers; candidate for town council
Private sector/Arizona local government
Episode: Run for Working People (And Not For Data Centers)
Quinnie Perez
Candidate for Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District seat one
Candidate, Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District
Episode: Run for Soil and Water and Farmworkers
Mukeshima Clementine
Beneficiary featured in the episode, mother of five
Bacara, Rwanda community
Episode: How You Changed The Lives of 250 Families in Rwanda
Andrea Barberlin
Editorial Director of The Week Jr.
The Week Jr.
Episode: A Calm Voice In A Loud World
Rachel Frazen
Energy and environmental reporter at The Hill; co-author of Poisoning the Well
The Hill
Episode: What's In Your Water
Ariel Waldman
National Geographic Explorer, documentary filmmaker, Antarctic researcher, TED MainStage speaker, NASA advisor, YouTube host, producer, and author
National Geographic / PBS Life on Earth (Life Unearthed)
Episode: Life Under A Microscope
Kaitlyn Jadalina
Epidemiologist and founder of It Is Free newsletter
Project Stethoscope / It Is Free
Episode: Public Health Just Got Personal
Garrett Bucks
Writer and organizer based in Milwaukee; founder of The Barnraisers Project
The Barnraisers Project
Episode: Not Right Now: Coloring Pages of Karl Marx

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Quinn Emmett
Host of The Most Important Question

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • Essential listen for everyone

    Put simply: Important, Not Important makes you a better person and helps the world. What Quinn and team are doing with these exceptional conversations gets at the heart of how we can make an impact on the critical issues that we so often feel helpless to attack. The discussions are lively, heartfelt, funny, and informative. I love the science-based approach and the bigger picture view combined with individual actions that empower listeners to make change in their own lives while pushing for even... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brock Benefiel
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Quinn & Brian, hosts of the Important, Not Important Podcast, highlights all science and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Great show!

    Quinn and Brian highlight all aspects of science and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago
  • I’ll keep listening

    because the guests are interesting. However, listening to Zoom audio breaking up is not pleasant. Listening to the host interject “sure”. “uh huh” “right” “um” etc. is absolutely unpleasant. Artistically, this is practically unbearable.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    viila27
    United States5 years ago
  • Listen if you can

    The guests on each episode are knowledgeable in their fields, and the hosts know how to engage them, contextualize their knowledge, and importantly, make the podcast entertaining in the meantime. You’ll learn a lot, and be a better person for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    "niceapp"
    United States6 years ago

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Audiences value the mix of science, policy, and real-world impact.
Listeners praise the show for its actionable focus and expert guests.
Some listeners note audio quality and interview pacing could improve, but content remains highly regarded.

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Talking Points

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Run for Working People (And Not For Data Centers)
Q: Where can people find you and support your campaign?
She directs listeners to her campaign site and notes she is part of a slate of four first-time candidates; she also highlights Run for Something and other organizations as sources of support and mentorship for new candidates.
Run for Working People (And Not For Data Centers)
Q: Tell us about yourself and the office you're running for
Jackie explains she is a data-science professional who decided to run for town council after learning how a massive data-center project would impact infrastructure, taxes, and daily life in a small town. She emphasizes she is running to change how development is planned, with a focus on transparency, community hearings, and stronger ordinances.
Run for Soil and Water and Farmworkers
Q: What would week one look like in this role?
Plan to modernize the board's brand and communications, build relationships with officials, and establish advisory boards to influence local policy.
Run for Soil and Water and Farmworkers
Q: Why is this issue personal to you?
She shares her family's history in agriculture and immigration, the personal sacrifices of her parents, and how these experiences shaped her commitment to advocating for workers and the land.
Run for Soil and Water and Farmworkers
Q: What office are you running for and what does it focus on?
Quinnie explains she is running for Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District seat one, an advocacy role focused on education about land and water management, environmental protection, and farm workers, with an emphasis on non-partisan governance.

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The show centers on deep, solution-oriented conversations with leading practitioners across climate, public health, science, technology, and policy. Episodes frequently spotlight real-world impact, from outbreak surveillance and PFAS investigations to cash transfers and high‑level philanthropy, always ending with concrete actions listeners can take this week. A standout trait is the emphasis on actionable plans and measurable outcomes, often featuring frontline experts who translate complex topics into accessible steps for audiences who want to make a difference now. The mix of investigative reporting, policy insight, and human-centered storytelling offers a compelling resource for listeners seeking both understanding and practical pathways... more

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1. Junior Izanu
2. Jackie McGuire
3. Quinnie Perez
4. Mukeshima Clementine
5. Andrea Barberlin
6. Rachel Frazen
7. Ariel Waldman
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