210: Trump’s Environmental Manifesto (and Why It’s a Joke)
Matt and comedian Bill Kessler unpack Trump’s UN speech - climate denial, wind energy rants, and word salads. A lighter, comedic take with sharp undertones about leadership on the world stage.
205: Trump and EPA’s Endangerment Finding
A Climate Change panel dissects Trump’s bid to repeal the EPA’s Endangerment Finding, exposing threats to health, economy, and U.S. climate leadership, while stressing legal fights and public action ahead.
204: Why Trump’s Wind Power Myths Hurt His Supporters the Most with Rob Verchick
Rob Verchick explores ocean conservation, offshore wind, and climate resilience, revealing how local action drives progress despite federal resistance and political division.
203: How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Is The Undoing of Climate Progress
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” risks undoing clean energy gains and protections. Experts join Matt Matern live to assess its climate and public health impacts.
199: Daniel Farber on How Technology Will Outpace Climate Denial
The planet doesn't really care what we're feeling in terms of maintaining a sustainable world for ourselves and future generations.
163: Nathaniel Stinnett’s Mission to Mobilize Environmental Voters
Nathaniel Stinnett, founder of the Environmental Voter Project, shares how mobilizing climate-focused voters can push politicians to prioritize climate policy urgently.
162: Senator Ben Allen on the 2024 Election & California’s Climate Model
Matt Matern & Senator Ben Allen discuss 2024’s climate stakes, contrasting candidate agendas, California's climate leadership, fossil fuel influence on GOP, swing state turnout, and misinformation’s impact.
161: Republican Mayor Rex Parris Has a Bold Climate Action Plan
Republican Mayor Rex Parris discusses Lancaster’s hydrogen energy push, drawing on Japan’s expertise. Matt and Rex highlight the urgent need for climate action, hindered by fossil fuel interests. While Lancaster has made progress, the global response remains too slow despite available solutions.
160: Shara Mohtadi & The State-Level Push for Clean Energy
Matt Matern interviews Shara Mohtadi, co-founder of S2 Strategies and former White House Senior Advisor. Shara shares how witnessing humanitarian crises led her to clean energy policy, discussing how states can leverage the Inflation Reduction Act.
159: Project 2025 & the Threat to Climate Policy Under Trump with Paul Bledsoe (Part 2)
Paul Bledsoe warns of Trump’s radical “Project 2025,” which aims to dismantle key environmental protections. He contrasts this with Kamala Harris’s centrist, clean energy approach and stresses the importance of voter turnout to safeguard the climate and global stability.
158: Clean Energy, Jobs, & the Future: Paul Bledsoe on the 2024 Presidential Election (Part 1)
Paul Bledsoe warns of Trump’s radical “Project 2025,” which aims to dismantle key environmental protections. He contrasts this with Kamala Harris’s centrist, clean energy approach and stresses the importance of voter turnout to safeguard the climate and global stability.
140: Paul Bledsoe, Clinton White House Insider Turned Climate Activist
Paul Bledsoe, former Clinton White House official, discusses urgent climate issues, methane reduction, global cooperation, and Biden's climate plan in a comprehensive interview with Matt Matern.
136: Senator Ben Allen Advocates SB54 for Recycling, Carbon Tax, Solar
Matt and Senator Ben Allen discuss SB54, a key California bill targeting plastic pollution through recycling mandates. He emphasizes collaboration among environmental groups, local governments, and industry for extended producer responsibility.
125: Justin J. Pearson, TN State Representative District 86
A Rising Star, State Representative Justin J. Pearson is a devoted to getting Climate Justice and Racial Justice for all Americans.
123: Dynamic Attorney Melissa Sims Takes On Big Oil
Listen to this riveting interview about Melissa Sims' literal mission from God to courageously and effectively confront the existential crisis that threatens us all: climate change.
121: Sir Jonathon Porritt on Climate Change and Economic Transformation
Matt Matern and Sir Jonathon Porritt discuss his book "Hope in Hell," stressing urgent climate action and economic perspectives. He highlights the rapid climate change, media misinformation, and the need for solidarity among advocates.
Bonus Episode: Exclusive Interview with Mayor Rex Parris
Matt Matern's fascinating interview with Republican mayor and attorney Rex Parris, who has revolutionized the net zero energy city of Lancaster, California.
100: Climate Innovations with Robert Verchick & Leslie Field
Matt Matern speaks with Dr. Leslie Field from Stanford and Robert Verchick of Loyola University. They discuss climate resilience, Biden's climate policies, preserving ice, methane emissions, and carbon capture. Verchick promotes his podcast, "Connect the Dots."
98: The Politics of Climate Change with Citizens Climate Lobby
Join guest Host Max Sloves, sitting in for Matt Matern, for a great informative conversation with Steve Valk and Dana Nuccitelli from Citizens’ Climate Lobby about nonpartisan approaches to climate education.
61: Rex Parris, Mayor of Net Zero City, Lancaster, CA
Matt Matern and Mayor Rex Parris discuss Lancaster's sustainability efforts. Lancaster, the first U.S. city to mandate solar panels on new homes, aims to be the first hydrogen city. Parris highlights practical measures, electric public transportation, and innovative hydrogen production.
16: NDRC’s Bob Deans Discusses Biden’s Climate Policies
Matt and Bob Deans from the NRDC discuss bipartisan environmental protection. Praises Matt Matern's community work, critiques Trump's rollbacks, and welcomes Biden's climate policies. Highlights hydrogen vehicles, local government roles, and the upcoming Glasgow summit.
15: Ben Allen & Dr. Sweta Chakraborty on California’s Environmental Legislation
Matt Matern speaks with Senator Ben Allen about California’s environmental bills on single-use plastics, recyclable labeling, and microfiber filtration. They address homelessness, proposing stipends for homeowners housing homeless individuals. Matt also chats with Dr. Sweta Chakraborty on climate change policy.
14: Rick Gates, Former Trump Advisor & Author of “Wicked Game: An Insider’s Story”
Rick Gates discusses Biden's presidency, election integrity, the Capitol riot, and Trump's GOP influence. He calls for bipartisan reforms, criticizes the January 6 events, and urges unity. Gates also covers U.S. foreign policy, his work with Manafort, the Trump Inaugural Committee's finances, and global threats. He promotes his book "The Wicked Game," reflecting on political polarization and governance challenges.
10: Assemblymember David Chiu on California’s Housing Crisis Solutions
Matt Matern speaks with Assemblymember David Chiu about homelessness, affordable housing, clean energy, and the EDD crisis. Chiu highlights the need for comprehensive support and proposes using savings from prison closures to aid formerly incarcerated individuals.
