
188: Making Climate Action Fun with Esteban Jorge Gast
Award-winning comedian Esteban Jorge Gast explores how humor can make climate action more inclusive, accessible, and powerful – proving that laughter might just help save the planet.
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A Climate Change with Matt Matern is a weekly environmental radio show and podcast featuring influential guests from government, business, activism, academia, and culture. The show serves to inform its audience about environmental issues, while inspiring listeners to take action and create a coalition to save the planet.
Award-winning comedian Esteban Jorge Gast explores how humor can make climate action more inclusive, accessible, and powerful – proving that laughter might just help save the planet.
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