Best Citizens Climate Lobby Podcasts (2025)

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CCR 101 Snorkeling and Climate Change: Elise Silvestri and Linda Sue Park 15:00

18 days ago15:00

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We highlight two powerful voices shaping the climate conversation—Elise Silvestri, a college student and musician passionate about climate justice, and Linda Sue Park, an award-winning author using storytelling to inspire young activists. Elise, who has worked on the Citizens Climate Radio team for six months, shares her journey through eco-anxiety…

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Citizens United 101: What It Means for the Climate (Part 1) 51:20

7 days ago51:20

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In this two-part episode, hosts Tiff and Kat break down Citizens United, the Supreme Court case that unleashed unlimited corporate spending in politics — and how that money fuels climate inaction. With fossil fuel giants pouring millions into elections and lobbying, we explore how this decision came about in the first place. Join us as we uncover t…

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How to Lobby Your State Government 50:09

14 days ago50:09

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Federal government got you down? Explore how to lobby your state government and influence local climate policy to help get your feelings in a better place. Sources Network for Business Sustainability: How Business Leaders Can Lobby for Climate Action - https://nbs.net/how-business-leaders-can-lobby-for-climate-action/ Inside Climate News: What to E…

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Start Local: 5 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community 1:01:13

21 days ago1:01:13

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We get it: It's easy to want to hide in your hidey hole right now. But sadly, we don't got time for that. Instead, it's time to cobble together as many safe, sustainable local communities as we can manage. If you're pissed or scared (or both) and want to make an impact on local politics, join Tiff and Kat to get your hopes back up in these crazy f*…

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Danielle Watson | February 2025 Monthly Meeting | Citizens Climate Lobby 1:05:22

24 days ago1:05:22

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Danielle Watson manages American Forests’ climate policy portfolio, focusing on programs, policies, and funding that empowers those who steward state, private, and Tribal lands. She also supports policy and government relations needs for American Forests' Tree Equity and Resilient Forests programs. Prior to joining American Forests, Watson worked f…

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Can Your Vote Impact Green Policies? 56:32

28 days ago56:32

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Does voting really matter to U.S. policy? A lot of people in our country feel like voting is pointless. Join Tiff & Kat in exploring if that's really true. Sources: U.S. News & World Report: How Many People Didn’t Vote in the 2024 Election? https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-11-15/how-many-people-didnt-vote-in-the-2024-election…

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Handling Eco-Anxiety: Staying Hopeful While Fighting for Change 58:36

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about a year ago58:36

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Struggling with eco-anxiety, like any person with eyes? Hosts Tiff and Kat explore how to stay hopeful and motivated while tackling unprecedented environmental challenges, offering practical tips to turn worry into action. Join them as they share stories, insights, and strategies to cultivate resilience and make a positive impact in a world that ne…

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Hot Mess Part Eight: Climate Conservatives—Now What? 38:53

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about a year ago38:53

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In the eighth and final episode of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos, we bring together a powerhouse panel of conservative leaders and thinkers to reflect on the series and chart a path forward. Former Republican Congressman Bob Inglis, Chelsea Henderson (host of EcoRight Speaks), and Katie Zakrzewski and Zach Torpie (host…

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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 41:48

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about a year ago41:48

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If you want your money to impact ecological matters, where should you put it? Billionaires aren't the only people who can make the world change with their money. Get tips on how to find the right charitable organization to donate your money to where they'll actually do something with it, and get a few suggestions to start you off. Sources National …

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Data to Defend the Inflation Reduction Act 39:13

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about a year ago39:13

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CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli examines the data volunteers can use to advocate for preserving the Inflation Reduction Act. This includes a discussion about the various provisions included in the IRA and the relative importance of each, the political climate in which those provisions find themselves, and a new database of IRA-funded clean…

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Hot Mess Part Seven: Climate Skepticism—A Global Comparison 24:22

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In this penultimate episode of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos, we expand our focus beyond the United States to explore the global landscape of climate skepticism. Climate denial is not just an American phenomenon but takes on unique forms in different nations, influenced by cultural, political, and economic factors. We …

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What the Heck is a Sustainable Community, Anyway? 40:27

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about a year ago40:27

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Welcome to season 6 -- we're talking activism for non-activists! To kick things off, Tiff looks into sustainable communities. What are they? Are they real? Do Bigfoot and the Jersey Devil hang out there, or human folk? Turns out they are real, but complicated. Even if these communities can be a little... out there... they're ripe with inspiration t…

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Lucero Marquez | January 2025 Monthly Meeting | Citizens Climate Lobby 43:50

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Lucero Marquez is the associate director for federal climate policy at American Progress. She previously worked as a research consultant for the Evans School Policy Analysis and Research Group investigating development policy through a climate change lens and as an air dispersion modeler for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. She earned…

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Hot Mess Part Six: Snowballs, Skepticism, and Climate Lies 22:40

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about a year ago22:40

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In Hot Mess Part Six: Snowballs, Skepticism, and Climate Lies, we uncover the deliberate tactics used to mislead the public about climate change, highlighting key players like the Koch brothers and Senator James Inhofe, alongside truth-tellers like former Representative Bob Inglis. The episode examines how misinformation campaigns, economic fearmon…

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CCL Training: Hosting A Film Screening Resources 54:53

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about a year ago54:53

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Join CCL staff for a training that will unveil the updated Film Screening Guide resource and walk through how CCL chapters have used screenings to attract their community for discussions on climate and clean energy solutions. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:23) Why Host A Screening and Resources (6:27) Setting Up Th…

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Hot Mess Part Five: The Emotional Web of Climate Skepticism 31:13

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This episode of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Led to Political Chaos explores the emotional and psychological forces that fueled climate skepticism and the role of media and fossil fuel interests in amplifying doubt. It examines how the once bipartisan approach to climate action fractured, with key players like conservative media and environmenta…

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Fall 2024 Conference | Citizens' Climate Lobby | Dr Danny Richter Carbon Pricing Opportunities in the 119th 46:34

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about a year ago46:34

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With the election behind us, we’ll have a clearer picture of the opportunities and constraints the new Congress may present for implementing a carbon price. Join Dr. Danny Richter, CCL’s Policy Fellow as he walks us through the lay of the land and how carbon pricing policy could evolve and tie in with tax policy reform.…

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Fall 2024 Conference | Citizens' Climate Lobby | The Continuing Case for Permitting Reform 27:40

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about a year ago27:40

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The urgency of the climate crisis demands bold action to cut net emissions as swiftly as possible. Clean Energy Permitting Reform offers a critical opportunity to make substantial progress with the U.S. currently off-track to meet Paris Agreement commitments. Rob Gramlich President, Grid Strategies LLC and Shane Londagin Senior Policy Advisor for I…

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Fall 2024 Conference | Citizens' Climate Lobby | Lowdown on our Legislative Landscape 44:16

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about a year ago44:16

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An inside look at the upcoming legislative landscape and what we can expect moving forward. Our legislative team — Ben Pendergrass and Mindy Ahler — reviews our goals for the remainder of this Congressional session and what’s on the horizon as a new Congress moves into focus. Learn why Permitting Reform will continue to be a policy priority and wha…

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Fall 2024 Conference | Citizens' Climate Lobby | Rachel Kerestes - A Look Ahead 6:38

about a year ago6:38

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CCL's Executive Director looks ahead to our work in the 119th Congress.By Citizens\’ Climate Lobby

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Fall 2024 Conference | Citizens' Climate Lobby | Flannery Winchester - CCL Roadmap 28:01

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Throughout the year, CCL’s policy roadmap has steered us on our journey to influence America’s climate policy. CCL’s Vice President of Communications, Flannery Winchester, reviews our advancements this year and what’s on the road ahead as we travel into 2025.By Citizens\’ Climate Lobby

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Fall 2024 Conference | Citizens' Climate Lobby | Senator-elect John Curtis (R-UT) 16:55

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Senator-elect John Curtis (R-UT) shares his story to becoming a climate champion and his appreciation for the work and methods of Citizens' Climate Lobby.By Citizens\’ Climate Lobby

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Fall 2024 Conference | Citizens' Climate Lobby | Rachel Kerestes Opening Remarks 11:46

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CCL's Executive Director Rachel Kerestes sets the tone for a weekend of inspiration and transformational advocacy. Rachel reflects on our progress this year, outlines our path forward as a new Congress commences, and lays out our priorities and focus heading into 2025. Be sure to join us as Rachel reinforces CCL’s commitment to bipartisanship durin…

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CCL Training: Climate Science Basics 39:20

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about a year ago39:20

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Join CCL Research Coordinator Dana Nuccitelli to learn about the scientific evidence for climate change and answers common questions. Citizens’ Climate’s mission is to create the political will for a livable world, and we won’t stop working until we have a healthy and stable climate. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:…

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Hot Mess Part Four: The 1990s: When Climate Change Became a Partisan Issue 28:58

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By the 1990s, momentum for climate action was growing, but so was opposition. In Episode 4 of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos, host Peterson Toscano examines how fossil fuel interests, economic priorities, and cultural shifts began to unravel bipartisan efforts. Featuring insights from Chelsea Henderson and Katie Zakrzew…

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Anti-Black Friday 2024: How to Survive the Holidays When Your Brain is a Mashed Potato 55:45

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about a year ago55:45

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Ready or not, the holidays are upon us. Get tips on how to make it through this season without going into debt (emotional or economic) in our annual anti-Black Friday gift guide. We wish you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season full of light, warmth, and love. Season 6 starts early January 2025! Sources: CNBC - What Not to Buy This Year- https…

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CCL Fall 2024 Lobby Training: Primary Asks and Legislative Plan 33:36

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Join CCL's Vice President for Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and CCL Policy Fellow Danny Richter for a training that will review more details and the context for CCL's Fall 2024 Primary and Supporting Asks, as well as guidance for lobby teams as they plan their online meetings. Attendees will have the chance to start strategizing for the upcomi…

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CCL Training: 2024 Fall Online Conference & Lobby Days Q&A 25:26

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about a year ago25:26

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Are you curious about what to expect about CCL's Conference and Lobby Days or have a question about any final details? Join Alison Kubicsko, National Events Director and Mindy Ahler CCL Liaison Coordinator Team and North Wind Regional Director for a final walk-through of the who, what, and where for the Summer 2024 Conference and Lobby Day to help …

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Political Action is Coming (Season 6 Preview) 35:21

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about a year ago35:21

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Your favorite green living podcast is back with a preview of our sixth (!!!) season. It's been a rough couple of months for a number of reasons (check out our Patreon for a full run-through) but we are coming back in January 2025 with Season 6: Political Action! We'll be talking about: how voting affects green policies how to lobby your U.S. govern…

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Hot Mess Part Three: How Climate Consensus Crumbled: The Rise of Political Chaos 26:55

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about a year ago26:55

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Show Notes for Hot Mess: The Great Climate Divide - How Consensus Became Chaos Episode Summary: In this third episode of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos, host Peterson Toscano unravels the pivotal shifts that transformed bipartisan climate cooperation into a landscape rife with skepticism and polarization. Joined by gues…

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