233: The Plan to Flip the 2026 Midterms, with Nathaniel Stinnett
Nathaniel Stinnett explains why climate action is stalled: not a lack of concern, but a lack of voter turnout. He shares how the Environmental Voter Project uses data and behavioral science to mobilize non-voting environmentalists.
227: Why Recycling Won’t Save the Planet, with Catherine Weetman
Matt speaks with Dr. Catherine Weetman about why recycling alone cannot solve the environmental crisis and why businesses must adopt circular and regenerative models.
226: How Close We Are to Losing an Entire Species Forever, with Matt Podolsky
Matt speaks with environmental filmmaker Matt Podolsky of Wild Lens Collective about how storytelling drives conservation, from his Sundance-winning Sea of Shadows on the vaquita to new work on bats, policy impact, and making hidden crises visible.
225: Why Climate Adaptation Can’t Wait Any Longer, with Doug Parsons
Matt Matern talks with Doug Parsons of America Adapts on why climate adaptation now rivals emissions cuts, how the Defense Department keeps adapting despite politics, and how storytelling can drive action
211: Making Urban Justice Come to Life with Dr. Sheila R. Foster
Matt speaks with Dr. Sheila R. Foster, a leading expert on urban justice and environmental law, about how cities can design fairer, more sustainable systems that protect both people and the planet.
