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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.
Guest host Dalia Khalili speaks with Elena DeLacy, Executive Director of the American River Conservancy, who discusses conservation, stewardship, and education in the upper American River and Cosumnes River watersheds.
Guest host Tagore Subramaniam speaks with Rod Fujita from the Environmental Defense Fund. They discuss oceans’ role in climate change, seaweed farming for carbon sequestration, and sustainable fisheries management. Support sustainable seafood by checking certifications.
Guest host Corey Bennett speaks with Deni Porej from Catalina Island Conservancy. Discussing conservation, education, and recreation, Deni highlights the island’s biodiversity, including the swift recovery of the Catalina Island fox.
Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Ken Kragen about his iconic projects, We Are the World and Hands Across America, and introduces Hands Around the World to combat climate change. Using holographic tech, he aims to engage a billion people. Kragen invites support for this
Guest host Julia Cottrell speaks with Alfred Fraijo, Chairman of Friends of Hollywood Central Park, on building a 38-acre park over the 101 freeway. The park aims to enhance green space, benefiting 44,000 children nearby. Funding is from various sources, with construction readiness aimed within
Chris Cannon of the Port of LA discusses environmental management, focusing on reducing emissions and maintaining clean water. The port, vital for jobs and the economy, aims for zero emissions from cargo handling by 2030. Despite COVID-19, green initiatives continue.
Matt Matern speaks with James McGregor, CEO of Blue Tribe. James discusses his transition to environmental work, repurposing solar panels, and a TV show promoting sustainable housing. Emphasis on transitioning coal regions to renewables and aligning profit with purpose.
Matt Matern speaks with Steve P. Wilburn, CEO of Verde Watts, on Unite and Heal America. Steve discusses founding Verde Watts, focusing on efficient micro grids and renewable energy. He highlights the role of batteries and advocates for incentives over regulations to promote energy efficiency.
Matt Matern chats with Marc Carrell, CEO of Breathe SoCal, about LA’s air quality issues. They discuss efforts to reduce diesel truck pollution, wildfire smoke preparedness, and promoting hydrogen and electric vehicles.
Matt speaks with Nick Lapis from Californians Against Waste. CAW, founded in 1977, initially focused on bottle deposits, now tackles plastic pollution and electronic waste. Nick discusses legislation to reduce plastics and emphasizes composting organic waste, shifting responsibility to producers.
Matt speaks with Shelly Luce and Talia Walsh from Heal The Bay about waterway protection, wastewater recycling, and plastic waste reduction. They highlight the Beach and River Report Cards, Coastal Cleanup Day, and the reopening of Heal The Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium.
Matt speaks with Mayor Rex Parris of Lancaster. Mayor Rex discusses a voting rights case, his environmental advocacy, and Lancaster’s solar and hydrogen projects. He emphasizes climate action urgency and community involvement in municipal politics. Lancaster thrives under his leadership.
Matt Matern talks with Bryn Lindblad from Climate Resolve about local climate action in LA. They discuss cool pavement, tree planting, and community-focused solutions. Bryn highlights bipartisan policy work and legislative efforts to tackle urban heat islands, emphasizing community involvement and funding.
Matt Matern talks with Scott Culbertson and Neysa Frechette, from Friends of Ballona Wetlands, about state and importance of wetlands.
Matt speaks with Cindy Montañez, CEO of TreePeople. Cindy discusses her journey, Tree People’s impact on tree planting, environmental education, and the importance of urban water runoff management. She urges community involvement in sustainable practices.
Terry Tamminen, former Cal EPA Secretary, shares his journey from Milwaukee to California’s environmental leadership on Unite and Heal America. He discusses key policies like the Hydrogen Highway and sustainable investing.
Matt Matern speaks with Bill Magavern from the Coalition for Clean Air about their 50-year fight for clean air in California. He supports zero-emission goals, emphasizes hydrogen and electric vehicles, and advocates for better public transit and stronger environmental policies.
Helen Avery of the Green Finance Institute discusses mobilizing capital for a zero-carbon economy, highlighting the need for private finance, catalytic capital, and nature-related financial disclosures. She encourages considering the environmental impact of investments.
Matt Matern and Karly Matthews, ACC Communications Director, talk about the environment and the American Conservation Coalition.
Matt speaks with John Marshall, founder of Potential Energy Coalition. Inspired by his child, Marshall uses marketing to communicate climate issues non-politically. His campaign “Science Moms” involves relatable messaging and highlights job creation in green infrastructure.
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.
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.
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.
Matt Matern speaks with Dan Schnur, a political expert, discussing the recall of Governor Newsom, the rise of independent voters, and Trump’s waning influence. They debate the $1.9T COVID relief package and a voting rights bill. Matt’s proposal for a homeless stipend is praised by
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