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Lawless Planet

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Environmental Activism
Climate Change
Nikola Corporation
Trevor Milton
Nord Stream Pipeline
Corruption
Chico Mendes
Wilson Pinheiro
Dakota Access Pipeline
Russia
Oil Industry
Environmental Justice
Financial Fraud
Coal Industry
Jessica Reznicek
Ruby Montoya
Shell Oil
Ken Saro-Wiwa
Mafia
Hydrogen Technology

It’s not that hard to kill a planet. All it takes is a little drilling, some mining, a generous helping of pollution and voila! Earth over. When you take stock of what’s left, it starts to look like a crime scene: Decapitated mountains, poisoned rivers, oil-soaked pelicans, maybe a sun-bleached cow skull in a dried-up lake bed. The only thing missing is yellow caution tape. On each episode of Lawl... more

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Recent Guests

Karen Spring
Human rights worker who accompanied Berta Cáceras during protests.
Episode: A Killing Exposes the Dirty Side of Clean Energy
Berta Cáceras
Honduran indigenous activist known for her work against illegal logging and mining, and for defending ancestral land rights.
Episode: A Killing Exposes the Dirty Side of Clean Energy
Gustavo Castro Soto
Mexican environmentalist and friend of Berta Cáceras who survived the attack during her assassination.
Episode: A Killing Exposes the Dirty Side of Clean Energy
David Castillo
Former intelligence officer and founder of the energy company behind the Aguasarca Dam project.
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Episode: A Killing Exposes the Dirty Side of Clean Energy

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Zach Goldbaum
Host of the series, providing insights and narrative expertise on environmental issues and corporate misconduct.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Trump

    While I like his journalism it is good. He won’t shut up about Trump, and keeps finding ways to put Trump into the video when I feel like there was no real reason. Maybe you shouldn’t constantly put in your own personal beliefs in educational settings.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Antidisestablishmentarianism’s
    United States7 days ago
  • Actual journalism!

    Solid info and while at times discouraging, let’s hope it informs more people to vote and buy wisely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    new listener32
    United States16 days ago
  • Terrible

    Conspiracy nonsense, in my opinion. Not worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hoboctn-nta
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • Who blew up the nord stream

    Great show! I'm hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allimiao77
    United States19 days ago
  • Great investigative journalism

    Podcast Addict
    5
    kokella
    a month ago

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Overall, the podcast is recognized for promoting awareness of critical environmental issues and activism.
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Listeners praise the insightful storytelling and investigative depth.

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#118
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#107
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#204
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#239
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#50
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#121
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Surveillance and Sabotage on the Dakota Access Pipeline
Q: What are they willing to do about it?
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Episodes focus on the intersection of environmental issues, corporate greed, and systemic failures that lead to ecological disasters. Topics covered include the infiltration of organized crime into industries like waste management and biofuels, corporate negligence during environmental crises, and the struggles of activists fighting against corporate exploitation. Unique narratives combine true crime storytelling with critical social commentary, highlighting the urgent need for environmental awareness and activism. This podcast appeals to those interested in environmental justice, corporate accountability, and the personal stories of those affected by these pressing issues.

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