Episodes
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.
Episode 41: Michael Shellenberger, Activist and President of Environmental Progress
Matt talks with Michael Shellenberger activist and President of Environmental Progress.
Episode 40: Bruce Horowitz, Owner of Ripe Landscapes
Max Sloves, sitting in for Matt, talks with Bruce Horowitz – Owner of Ripe Landscapes, about permaculture.
Episode 39: Kim Siehl, Executive Director of Grades of Green
Corey Bennett chats with Kim Siehl, Executive Director of Grades of Green.
Episode 38: Marianne Williamson, Author, Spiritual Leader, Political Activist
Matt sits down with Author Marianne Williamson and chats about her books, government, environment and politics.
Episode 37: John David Ware, Producer of “Final Frequency”
Harry Berberian, in for Matt Matern, sits down with John David Ware, producer of the movie, Final Frequency, about Nikola Tesla.
Episode 36: Elena DeLacy, American River Conservancy
Dalia, in for Matt, chats with Elena DeLacy of the American River Conservancy, about the wildfires and the American River.
Episode 35: Rod Fujita, Oceans Expert at Environmental Defense Fund
Tagore Subramaniam, sitting in for Matt, chats with Rod about the different resources to renew energy.
Episode 34: Deni Porej, Catalina Island Conservancy
Corey Bennett, guest host for Matt Matern, chats with Deni Porej, from the Catalina Island Conservancy, about Catalina Island.
Episode 33: Ken Kragen, Music Manager, TV/Film Producer, & Global Philanthropist
Max Sloves, sitting in for Matt Matern, speaks to Ken Kragen about his work with fund raising and global philanthropy.
Episode 32: Alfred Fraijo Jr., Chairman of Friends of the Hollywood Central Park.
Guest host Julia Cottrell chats with Alfred Fraijo Jr., Chairman of Friends of the Hollywood Central Park.
Episode 31: Chris Cannon, Director of Environmental Management at the Port of Los Angeles
Tagore Subramaniam steps in for Matt Matern and chats with Chris Cannon about his role as Director of Environmental Management at the Port of Los Angeles.
Episode 30: James McGregor, Founder of Blue Tribe
Matt Matern speaks to James McGregor, founder of The Blue Tribe Company.
Episode 29: Steven P. Wilburn, CEO of VerdeWatts
Matt talks with Steven P. Wilburn, CEO of VerdeWatts, about making energy more efficient.
Episode 28: Marc Carrell, Breathe SoCal
Matt Matern talks with Marc Carrell, of Breathe SoCal, about clean air, health services, COPD in Los Angeles, and more.
Episode 27: Nick Lapis, Director of Advocacy for Californians Against Waste
Matt Matern talks to Nick Lapis, Director of Advocacy for CAW, about Californians Against Waste.
Episode 26: Shelly Luce, President & CEO of Heal the Bay, and Senior Communications & Marketing Director, Talia Walsh
Matt Matern speaks to President & CEO, Shelly Luce, and Senior Communications & Marketing Director, Talia Walsh, about Heal the Bay, an environmental nonprofit.
Episode 25: Rex Parris, Mayor of Lancaster, CA
Matt Matern talks to Rex Parris, about climate change & the environment. Mayor Rex Parris is a municipal innovator for clean, renewable energy.
Episode 24: Bryn Lindblad, Deputy Director of Climate Resolve
Matt Matern talks with Bryn Lindblad, deputy director of Climate Resolve, about the top contributors of greenhouse gases in California.
Episode 23: Scott Culbertson and Neysa Frechette, Friends of Ballona Wetlands
Matt Matern talks with Scott Culbertson and Neysa Frechette, from Friends of Ballona Wetlands, about state and importance of wetlands.
Episode 22: Cindy Montañez, Chief Executive Officer of TreePeople
Matt Matern talks with Chief Executive Officer of TreePeople, Cindy Montañez, about how they contribute to the environment.
Episode 21: Terry Tamminen, Former Secretary of the California EPA & President of 7th Generation Advisors
Matt Matern talks with Terry Tamminen, former Secretary of the California EPA, President of 7th Generation Advisors, author, about environmental issues.
Episode 20: Bill Magavern, Policy Director of Coalition for Clean Air
Matt Matern discusses clean air and the environment with Bill Magavern, Policy Director of Coalition for Clean Air.
Episode 19: Helen Avery, Director of Nature Programs & Green Finance Institute
Matt Matern talks with Helen Avery, Director of Nature Programs & GFI Hive, about her work with the Green Finance Institute.
Episode 18: Karly Matthews, American Conservation Coalition Communications Director
Matt Matern and Karly Matthews, ACC Communications Director, talk about the environment and the American Conservation Coalition.
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