Best CHESAs Podcasts (2024)

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Dutch Grand Prix Recap 44:25

1h ago44:25

44:25

Join us to recap a mega Dutch Grand Prix! We talk about Lando and McLaren's dominant 20+ second win, Red Bull v. McLaren in Constructors', our latest predictions on the driver market, Ferrari's surprising Sunday, and more. Plus we discuss F1 Academy's exciting race weekend. Check out our newly re-designed merch! Subscribe to our sustainability Subs…

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Dutch Grand Prix Preview 35:10

3d ago35:10

35:10

F1's long-awaited return is back after the summer break! This weekend we are heading to Zandvoort, land of the Dutch superfan and Max Verstappen's home country. In this episode we talk more in depth about our rebrand, plus give you everything you need to know ahead of the race weekend. We get into the battle for Constructors, the remaining open sea…

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Andrea Thompson on Extreme Heat + David Messina of Rumin8 29:00

2h ago29:00

29:00

As the dog days of summer shorten, and our vacations wind down, we dig into the Sea Change Radio archives to revisit two climate-related conversations. First, we discuss the issue of a warming planet with Andrea Thompson, a science reporter and associate editor at Scientific American. We look at how people and policymakers are trying to cope with t…

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F1 Academy Mid-Season Check-In 20:20

6d ago20:20

20:20

We are back to racing after a long summer break, and F1 Academy is heading to Zandvoort this weekend! The series is officially 3 out of 7 races into their season, and lots has happened. In this episode, we give you a run down of the series as a whole, recap all of the action from the first half of the season, and tell you what to expect for the upc…

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Christine Yoo: 26.2 To Life (Re-Broadcast) 29:00

9d ago29:00

29:00

For many of us, the holiday season presents an opportunity to spend some time thinking about people less fortunate than ourselves. This week on Sea Change Radio, we spotlight a story of hope, determination and redemption. Our guest is Christine Yoo the director and producer of the new documentary film 26.2 to Life which takes viewers into the San Q…

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Silly Season Ask Us Anything 47:38

13d ago47:38

47:38

Silly season and summer break are in full swing! For this week's episode, we answer all of your questions, including how we met, how we got started, and all things F1R THE GIRLS. Plus, we get into our thoughts on silly season so far, Carlos's move to Williams, and our predictions for the rest of the season. This is a fun one! Subscribe to our new, …

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Daniel Kammen: The Perils of Deep-Sea Mining (re-broadcast) 29:00

18d ago29:00

29:00

Most of us have never been there but according to a quick Google search, some of the things you might see at the bottom of the ocean include sea spiders, tube worms, and something called a blob sculpin. Add to that list: heavy equipment for mining rare earth minerals like cobalt and manganese. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Daniel Kam…

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Under the Hood with Mercedes' Chief Communications Officer Bradley Lord and Head of Sustainability Ali Ashpitel: Live From Brackley 56:09

20d ago56:09

56:09

We are joined by two of the most impressive people in the game to discuss everything Mercedes, motorsport, and sustainability. We get into what those last 10 laps at Silverstone were like, what the Mercedes ethos is, Toto’s leadership style, and how the team is thinking about the post-Lewis era. On sustainability, we dive into Mercedes' progress in…

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Andrew Winston: AI and the Climate 29:00

22d ago29:00

29:00

For Sci-Fi buffs, a future infused with AI may evoke unsettling images of HAL from Stanley Kubrick’s film, “2001: A Space Odyssey.” In truth, the evolving technology of artificial intelligence may well be taking over, but not quite how the filmmakers envisioned it. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Andrew Winston, a sustainability strate…

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Belgian Grand Prix Recap + Tiggy's visit to MTC and Brackley! 48:28

28d ago48:28

48:28

Join us to recap a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix, complete with a surprise Mercedes 1-2 (and then updated to a Hamilton win after George's disqualification)! We get into Russell's amazing one-stop race, Piastri's impressive drive, our latest predictions on the driver's market, and what we'll be watching for over summer break. Plus hear all about Tig…

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Formula E Finale Recap + Electrifying Motorsport with CEO Jeff Dodds: Live From London 57:10

1M ago57:10

57:10

Unpacking a truly ELECTRIC weekend with Formula E at their finale in London! We give a brief overview of the series, discuss our on-the-ground experience, and share snippets from our conversations with McLaren Team Principal Ian James and the lovely women from Girls on Track. Then we dive into our interview with Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds, where we d…

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Paralysis by Pyrolysis: Lisa Song on Plastics Reduction Efforts 29:00

22d ago29:00

29:00

This week on Sea Change Radio we speak to Lisa Song of ProPublica about her recent work spotlighting efforts by the plastics industry to make its fossil fuel-based products seem benign. We examine how plastic recycling falls short in many areas, look at the problems surrounding a relatively new plastic recycling process called pyrolysis, and then d…

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Hungarian Grand Prix Recap + Belgian Grand Prix Preview 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

Join us to recap the absolutely wild Hungarian Grand Prix! We discuss all the details and angles of Piastri's maiden win, the McLaren team orders incident, and the amazing 1-2 result for the team; the Max/Lewis contact, plus the Red Bull struggles and Checo's future; and much more. Then we discuss what to expect at the Belgian Grand Prix next weeke…

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Hungarian Grand Prix Preview 26:30

1M ago26:30

26:30

Join us to get ready for the Hungaroring this weekend! We discuss this highly technical track, Checo's prospects and the latest updates on the driver market, whether Mercedes has unlocked the car's potential, the fight for P2 in the Constructors' Championship, and more. Subscribe to our new, bimonthly sustainability newsletter! Check out our merch …

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John Stoehr: Customer Service Politics and the ’24 Presidential Election 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

No matter what your current stance may be on the upcoming presidential election, the past few weeks of debate debacles and failed assassination attempts have definitely demonstrated that unforeseen events can happen. We still have several months between now and November, during which time the plot may continue to twist and turn. This week on Sea Ch…

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What Would Bernie Do? F1 Race Strategy and Season Predictions with Bernie Collins 31:57

1M ago31:57

31:57

Today we are so excited to welcome Bernie Collins back to the podcast! Bernie is a strategy analyst and on-air voice for Sky Sports and F1TV, and is the former Head of Race Strategy for Aston Martin. In our conversation with Bernie, we talk about how to watch a Grand Prix like a strategist, her iconic race win with Checo, what she's looking forward…

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Preparing for Formula E's London Finale with McLaren Drivers Sam Bird and Jake Hughes 38:56

2M ago38:56

38:56

Ahead of Formula E's finale in London next weekend, NEOM McLaren drivers Sam and Jake talk to us about their weekend goals, favorite Formula E technology, the impact the series has had on their sustainability mindset, and golfing with Zak Brown. We end with a not-so-rapid rapid fire sequence that is British themed in honor of their home race. Watch…

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Tzeporah Berman on the Fossil Fuel Treaty 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

The environmental movement has made something clear: For the health of the planet, humans need to stop using so much fossil fuel. Period. Many efforts to reduce fossil fuel use focus on consumer behavior — CAFE standards, electric vehicle subsidies, and the like are designed to lessen demand for these polluting fuels. Meanwhile, billions upon billi…

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British Grand Prix Recap 50:41

2M ago50:41

50:41

F1 keeps getting better and better! Join us as we discuss an epic race weekend at the British Grand Prix, including Hamilton's historic and emotional win, a tight race between Lando and Max, and of course, all of the rainy tire and pit stop strategy calls up and down the grid. Plus, we get into all of the exciting F1 news this week and talk about h…

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Rebecca Adamson: Indigenous and Sustainable Finance 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

Although indigenous people are responsible for a significant proportion of sustainable land stewardship across the planet, they are often overlooked and seldom invited to the table when policy decisions are made. This week on Sea Change Radio, we are pleased to welcome indigenous economist Rebecca Adamson to discuss her pioneering work in the susta…

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Austrian Grand Prix Recap + British Grand Prix Preview 42:54

2M ago42:54

42:54

We think it's safe to say that F1 is so back baby! Join us as we recap an action-packed and absolutely thrilling sprint race weekend in Austria. We get into the nail biter of a sprint and the wheel to wheel action that went down, plus we break down all of the late-race excitement from Sunday's battle, including our thoughts on who was right in the …

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Former San Francisco D.A. Chesa Boudin, Pt. 2 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

Gallup poll data show that for the past forty years, majorities of Americans consistently perceive crime to be worse “this year” than the previous year, irrespective of the tremendous downward plunge in both property and violent crime during that same period. This week on Sea Change Radio, the second part of our discussion with former San Francisco…

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Spanish Grand Prix Recap + Austrian Grand Prix Preview 37:43

2M ago37:43

37:43

Join us to recap an exciting weekend in Barcelona! We talk about Lando's pole, Verstappen's ability to extract everything from the car, the big Mercedes step forward, infighting at Ferrari, mixed results on upgrades, and more. Plus we talk about the F1 Academy races and the next stop of the triple header—Austria, where we had a blast with McLaren l…

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Spanish Grand Prix Preview 30:15

2M ago30:15

30:15

The first stop on our European triple header! A home race for Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso, F1 Academy's third round, and lots of driver market rumors continuing to swirl. We discuss whether Red Bull will return to its unchallenged dominant form on the summer swing, the FIA's superlicense exception, Alpine potentially becoming a customer team, …

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Former San Francisco D.A. Chesa Boudin, Pt. 1 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

If you look at the data, you’ll probably notice that traditional incarceration-focused criminal justice approaches are both extremely expensive and terribly ineffective. But, defying logic, they continue to be fairly popular. And when bold thinkers try to advance more sensible approaches, they sometimes get knocked down. In 2020, just days after Ch…

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What Makes Barcelona-Catalunya F1's Most Sustainable Circuit? 15:51

2M ago15:51

15:51

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been the front runner in terms of circuit sustainability on the F1 calendar and became the first track to earn the 3 star environmental accreditation by the FIA back in 2015. We dive into how northeastern Spain's climate challenges inform the country's sustainable tourism practices and discuss the initiatives …

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Alex Albon: Live From Montreal 14:46

2M ago14:46

14:46

Alex Albon gives us the inside scoop on what gave him the confidence to re-sign with Williams, what it's been like to take on a leadership role at the team, his relationship with James Vowles, how his Thai identity has played a role in his motorsport career, and more. Then we dive into some rapid fire: who on the grid would he like to be stranded o…

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Bruce Piasecki on Climate Competitiveness and Trane Technologies

3M ago

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Generally speaking, the exclusive guiding principle for corporate success seems to be making obscene amounts of money. But what if corporations recognized that a truly valuable return goes beyond wealth accumulation to include positive impacts on the environment and society? This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to Bruce Piasecki, an expert in th…

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Canadian Grand Prix Recap: Live From Montreal 55:07

3M ago55:07

55:07

Join us to recap the most exciting race of the season so far! This race had it all—amazing wheel to wheel action, rain, tire strategy, multiple DNFs, and more. We get into the thrilling Max/George/Lando battle for the win, Ferrari's woes, Tiggy’s experience in person, and much more. Plus hear the latest updates on the 2025 driver market. Listen to …

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Canadian Grand Prix Preview + Under the Helmet with ESPN's Alyssa Roenigk 47:25

3M ago47:25

47:25

A fan and driver favorite up next! Tiggy will be holding down the fort in person in her favorite city Montreal so expect lots of content to come. In the meantime, we discuss whether Red Bull will return to its typical form, whether Haas is for sale, and, of course, all the driver market drama. What's Ocon's next move after he departs Alpine this ye…

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Los Angeles: The Thirstiest County in the West

3M ago

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Roman Polanski’s classic 1974 film, “Chinatown,” which laid out a fictional account of California’s north-south water wars, turned out to be quite prescient. This week on Sea Change Radio, we welcome Katie Licari of Afro LA, who breaks down the ongoing tale of Los Angeles water and the impact this never-ending thirst has had on two very rural regio…

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Finding the Next Female F1 Champion with More Than Equal's Tom Stanton and Kate Beavan 33:47

3M ago33:47

33:47

For this month's F1R THE FUTURE episode, we learn about More Than Equal's mission to find and develop the first female Formula 1 world champion! In our discussion with Tom Stanton, Head of Driver Development, and Kate Beavan, board member and strategic advisor, we break down MTE's unique, research-backed approach to closing the performance gap of w…

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Warming Sea Temps and Coral Bleaching

3M ago

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With summer heat fast-approaching, it's a good reminder that the planet's oceans are warming fast too. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Elizabeth Alberts, a senior staff reporter at Mongabay about coral bleaching. We discuss how coral bleaching affects marine life, learn about bleaching events, and look at the various ways that coral re…

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Monaco Grand Prix Recap 42:27

3M ago42:27

42:27

The Monaco curse is broken! Join us as we break down the full weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix, from interesting practice results and an exciting quali, to an extremely eventful race start on Sunday and more! Of course, we discuss Charles' first home race win in Monaco, the Checo vs. KMag incident, what is going at Alpine, and what these results co…

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Extreme E's Hydrogen Transition + NEOM McLaren Driver Cristina Gutierrez 30:56

3M ago30:56

30:56

NEOM McLaren Extreme E driver Cristina Gutierrez has an impressive resume: first woman from Spain to finish and second only woman to win the famous Dakar Rally, Extreme E champion, and... did we mention she's also a dentist? Cristina chats with us about her career, having to work twice as hard as a woman, and trying not to crash Senna's car in Mona…

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Immune To Tragedy: Gun Regulations in America (Re-Broadcast) 29:00

3M ago29:00

29:00

Globally suicide accounts for about 20% of all gun-related deaths. But in the United States, the country with the highest per-capita civilian gun ownership, over 60% of deaths from firearms are suicides. What accounts for this disparity? And why do efforts at gun reform continue to fail in this country? This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with …

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