Best Environmental Activism Podcasts (2024)

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PRIYAMVADA GOPAL & FRANÇOISE VERGÈS on the Recent Elections in Britain & France 1:06:53

3d ago1:06:53

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"I would say what we can celebrate is the incredible mobilization of the young people. They went everywhere, they knocked on the door, they mobilized. This was an incredible, incredible mobilization. So that was extraordinary because it showed real mobilization and an understanding that the National Rally was a real threat. We knew that if they cam…

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How Do Utopian Visions Shape Our Reality & Future? - Highlights - S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 20:46

6d ago20:46

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“I like to think of utopianism as “effective social daydreaming” because utopia is associated with consciously imagining societies. Our imagination is always involved in creating reality. The opposition between the two, reality and the imaginary, is not a stark one; they're porous. What is imaginary tends to become real -- that’s a quote from the f…

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Utopia in the Age of Survival with S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 44:50

21h ago44:50

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As Surrealism turns 100, what can it teach us about the importance of dreaming and creating a better society? Will we wake up from the consumerist dream sold to us by capitalism and how would that change our ideas of utopia? S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, Canada. She is the author of several books, among them Permi…

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Climate Change, Mental Health & Fighting for a Better Future - Highlights - CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG 17:28

12d ago17:28

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“There's that old saying, ‘blessed are the cracked for they shall let in the light.’ For a lot of people like myself, I think it's true that losing your mind can be a proportionate response to the climate crisis. Those of us with mental health issues are often branded as being in our own world. But paradoxically, being in our own world can actually…

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The Mind, Climate Change & Community Resilience with CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG 58:38

12d ago58:38

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The planet’s well-being unites us all, from ecosystems to societies, global systems to individual health. How is planetary health linked to mental health? Charlie Hertzog Young is a researcher, writer and award-winning activist. He identifies as a “proudly mad bipolar double amputee” and has worked for the New Economics Foundation, the Royal Societ…

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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? - Highlights - RICHARD BLACK 13:02

1h ago13:02

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Richard Black spent 15 years as a science and environment correspondent for the BBC World Service and BBC News, before setting up the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit. He now lives in Berlin and is the Director of Policy and Strategy at the global clean energy think tank Ember, which aims to accelerate the clean energy transition with data and po…

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The Future of Energy - RICHARD BLACK - Director, Policy & Strategy, Ember - Fmr. BBC Environment Correspondent 56:02

16d ago56:02

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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? How will the transition empower individuals and transform global power dynamics? How did China become the world’s first electrostate, leading the drive for renewable energy, and what can we learn from this? Richard Black spent 15 years as a science and environment correspondent for the BBC W…

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The Long Tradition of American Jewish Critiques of Israel & Their Suppression 54:50

2d ago54:50

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American Jews were interested and involved in Palestinian rights all the way back to 1948. There's this idea that it came about just now or in the 1970s, but actually as long as there's been a Nakba. As long as there's been Palestinian refugees, there’s been American Jews concerned with that, too. I would say that a lot of times these American Jews…

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Making Impactful Films with Oscar & Emmy-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY - Highlights 10:29

26d ago10:29

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“I realized very young and very early on in my career that film does more than just inform and inspire and entertain. It can move people into action, whether it's personal or collective action. As a filmmaker, I've always made films about extraordinary women whose lives are faced with extenuating circumstances who've had adversity thrown at them an…

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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: Woman in Charge w/ Oscar-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY 37:47

27d ago37:47

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How can we free ourselves from fear and social barriers to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives? What does it take to overcome trauma and turn it into triumph, and failure into reinvention? How can we shine a light on the marginalized and misunderstood to create social change that transforms the lives of women? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an Osca…

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What is Behind the Devastating War & Famine in Sudan? - Dr. Osman Hamdan & Umniya Najaer 1:15:49

29d ago1:15:49

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The ongoing conflict in Sudan has pushed millions to the brink of famine, threatening to devastate an entire generation. Despite the severe humanitarian crisis, global awareness remains limited. In this episode on Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu and Azeezah Kanji talk with Dr. Osman Hamdan and Umniya Najaer about the long …

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What Do the June 2024 Elections in India Mean? with Angana Chatterji & Siddhartha Deb 57:07

1M ago57:07

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In this episode on Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu and Azeezah Kanji talk with scholar Angana Chatterji and journalist Siddhartha Deb. For decades, they have exposed the violence and fascism lying behind the mythology of India as the world’s largest democracy. In the wake of India’s most recent elections, in which the far …

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Solidarity Is the Political Version of Love with REBECCA VILKOMERSON & RABBI ALISSA WISE 55:59

1M ago55:59

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“If you want to organize for the long haul, then you need to create a space where people can feel at home and feel like they can bring their full selves, their political selves, their spiritual selves, and their communal selves. There were times when this was very challenging and contradictory, but nevertheless, I think Jewish Voice for Peace has h…

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PETA Founder INGRID NEWKIRK turns 75: A Lifetime of Animal Advocacy 41:44

1M ago41:44

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How can we show more kindness, respect, and love to the animals we share this planet with? What lessons can we learn from non-human animals about living in greater harmony with nature? Ingrid Newkirk is the Founder and President of PETA, actively leading the organization and advocating for animal rights. PETA is the largest animal rights organizati…

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Resisting Fascism & Ecological Collapse with Writer-Organizer-Activist CHRIS CARLSSON 1:06:34

1M ago1:06:34

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In this episode of the Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with acclaimed author and activist, and San Francisco legend, Chris Carlsson about his new novel, When Shells Crumble. It begins in December 2024, when the US Supreme Court nullifies the popular vote in the Presidential election and awards the presidency to an au…

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How Can We End the Climate Crisis in One Generation? - Highlights - PAUL HAWKEN 16:56

2M ago16:56

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“We and all living beings thrive by being actors in the planet’s regeneration, a civilizational goal that should commence and never cease. We practiced degeneration as a species and it brought us to the threshold of an unimaginable crisis. To reverse global warming, we need to reverse global degeneration.” Can we really end the climate crisis in on…

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Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation with PAUL HAWKEN 53:38

2M ago53:38

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Can we really end the climate crisis in one generation? What kind of bold collective action, technologies, and nature-based solutions would it take to do it? Paul Hawken is a renowned environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, and activist committed to sustainability and transforming the business-environment relationship. A leading voice in the enviro…

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How Will Our Cities, Communities & Country Cope with Climate Migration - Highlights - ABRAHM LUSTGARTEN 15:41

2M ago15:41

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“So, New York City will ultimately build a seawall that it estimates will cost somewhere in the order of 120 billion dollars. And, you know, the fact is that many cities in the United States will not be able to afford that, especially smaller ones and especially southern ones. A part of planning for this needs to include thinking about managed retr…

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On The Move: The Overheating Earth & the Uprooting of America with ABRAHM LUSTGARTEN 57:13

2M ago57:13

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An estimated one in two people will experience degrading environmental conditions this century and will be faced with the difficult question of whether to leave their homes. Will you be among those who migrate in response to climate change? If so, where will you go? Abrahm Lustgarten is an investigative reporter, author, and filmmaker whose work fo…

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How Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE 11:24

2M ago11:24

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“So for me, it just kind of removing a lot of the shame and then a lot of the energy that I was wasting trying to fit myself into a neurotypical process or framework or way of thinking or being. So, you know, some people call that unmasking, just kind of removing. I was wasting a lot of energy, basically trying to be someone else and function in a …

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Exploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉE 58:14

2M ago58:14

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How can we learn to flourish because of who we are, not in spite of it? What is the sensory experience of the world for people with autism and ADHD? How can music help heal trauma and foster identity? Mattia Maurée is an interdisciplinary composer whose work centers around themes of perception, body, sensation, trauma, and resilience. Their scores …

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Apocalyptic Optimism: How We Can We Save Ourselves from the Climate Crisis? - Highlights - DANA FISHER 14:44

2M ago14:44

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“The American Climate Corps builds on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps, which came out of the New Deal after the Great Depression in the United States when the country was getting very close to there being a toppling of the government because there was such a crisis here after the Depression. There were Dust Bowls. People were migratin…

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Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action - DANA FISHER 40:00

2M ago40:00

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How can we make the radical social changes needed to address the climate crisis? What kind of large ecological disaster or mass mobilization in the streets needs to take place before we take meaningful climate action? Dana R. Fisher is the Director of the Center for Environment, Community, & Equity and Professor in the School of International Servi…

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Working to Restore: Harnessing the Power of Business to Heal the Earth - Highlights - ESHA CHHABRA 14:26

2M ago14:26

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“I'm inspired by a lot of young people who are in their early twenties. They're very interested in these topics. They love thrifting because it is trendy, cool, and affordable. And it's also really good for the environment. I hope that they continue to fight for what is right. I think that what's needed in today's world is that we do create more eq…

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How can Regenerative Business Help Heal the Earth? - ESHA CHHABRA 44:50

2M ago44:50

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What is regenerative business? How can we create a business mindset that addresses social, economic and environmental issues? Esha Chhabra has written for national and international publications over the last 15 years, focusing on global development, the environment, and the intersection of business and impact. Her work has been featured in The New…

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PRIYAMVADA GOPAL & FRANÇOISE VERGÈS on the Recent Elections in Britain & France 1:06:53

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How Do Utopian Visions Shape Our Reality & Future? - Highlights - S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 20:46

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Utopia in the Age of Survival with S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 44:50

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Climate Change, Mental Health & Fighting for a Better Future - Highlights - CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG 17:28

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The Mind, Climate Change & Community Resilience with CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG 58:38

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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? - Highlights - RICHARD BLACK 13:02

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The Future of Energy - RICHARD BLACK - Director, Policy & Strategy, Ember - Fmr. BBC Environment Correspondent 56:02

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The Long Tradition of American Jewish Critiques of Israel & Their Suppression 54:50

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Making Impactful Films with Oscar & Emmy-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY - Highlights 10:29

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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: Woman in Charge w/ Oscar-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY 37:47

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What is Behind the Devastating War & Famine in Sudan? - Dr. Osman Hamdan & Umniya Najaer 1:15:49

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What Do the June 2024 Elections in India Mean? with Angana Chatterji & Siddhartha Deb 57:07

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Solidarity Is the Political Version of Love with REBECCA VILKOMERSON & RABBI ALISSA WISE 55:59

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PETA Founder INGRID NEWKIRK turns 75: A Lifetime of Animal Advocacy 41:44

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Resisting Fascism & Ecological Collapse with Writer-Organizer-Activist CHRIS CARLSSON 1:06:34

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How Can We End the Climate Crisis in One Generation? - Highlights - PAUL HAWKEN 16:56

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Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation with PAUL HAWKEN 53:38

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How Will Our Cities, Communities & Country Cope with Climate Migration - Highlights - ABRAHM LUSTGARTEN 15:41

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On The Move: The Overheating Earth & the Uprooting of America with ABRAHM LUSTGARTEN 57:13

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How Can Music Heal Trauma & Foster Identity? - Highlights - MATTIA MAURÉE 11:24

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Exploring the Sensory World of Autism, ADHD & Non-Binary Artists with MATTIA MAURÉE 58:14

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Apocalyptic Optimism: How We Can We Save Ourselves from the Climate Crisis? - Highlights - DANA FISHER 14:44

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Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action - DANA FISHER 40:00

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Working to Restore: Harnessing the Power of Business to Heal the Earth - Highlights - ESHA CHHABRA 14:26

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How can Regenerative Business Help Heal the Earth? - ESHA CHHABRA 44:50

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