Best WAWA Podcasts (2025)

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Gloria Walton and Wawa Gatheru Believe in Grassroots Change, Not Just Charity 1:05:35

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Those standing up to climate and environmental injustice face challenges they weren’t seeing a year ago. But Gloria Walton, head of The Solutions Project, sees a bigger picture: "The reality is that the same systems that created the climate crisis, whether that's colonialism, white supremacy, racism, and the patriarchy, those are the same ones that…

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104 - Songs Of A Lost World, or: Simon Didn't Say 1:06:17

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We're back again for October with a seasonably appropriate pick, The Cure's 2024 comeback album "Songs Of A Lost World". A critical and commercial success, how will it fare when applied to the OMYAC filter? If they can stop talking about woods porn and the Static Family Tree, maybe we could get an answer. Until then: courage!…

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Scientists Who Won’t Be Silenced 1:10:31

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Within the federal government, science — especially climate science — has taken a beating. The Trump administration has moved from climate denial to climate erasure, firing thousands of career scientists across departments, rolling back established landmark protections, and undermining its own authority to regulate pollutants like carbon emissions.…

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Policy Whiplash: Checking In With Labor Unions 57:20

11d ago57:20

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The past few years have seen a seismic shift in energy and industrial policy in the United States. Under Biden, laws like the Inflation Reduction Act led to money pouring into clean energy manufacturing and deployment. The Trump administration has reversed course, cutting off incentives in instituting massive tariffs. As a result, entire clean ener…

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MINISODE: The Day Terry Fox Came To Beavermount 14:27

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In this special episode we pay tribute to the greatest Canadian who ever lived, Terry Fox. Like Terry said, cancer can be beaten. Donate to the Terry Fox Foundation now. Narrator: Tom Goudie Announcer: Natalie Antaya Auntie Doris: Renée Chouinard Rádio Canada Reporter: Liana Bdewi Recording: Andrew Fumerton, Tae Sax Sound Design: Selina Fiorini Mix…

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A SHOW WE LIKE: How I Died 29:21

22d ago29:21

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy TA2 Productions

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How Students and Teachers Are Talking About Climate 57:59

25d ago57:59

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Students are heading back to school, and in addition to all of the usual challenges of the school year, some children are carrying an extra weight: climate anxiety. Teachers are also swimming in tricky waters as conversations around the climate crisis — and renewable energy — become more polarized. Yet there are educators who have worked to create …

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Nathaniel Stinnett: Climate Disruption Is a Homicide, Not a Suicide (Bonus Episode) 16:22

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According to one recent survey, Americans think about climate change more than abortion, immigration, or gun violence. And yet, while they care deeply about the issue, they don’t see it as a political issue. When asked by the Environmental Voter Project what actions should be taken to rein in climate disruption, those surveyed suggest taking small,…

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103 - Load, or: Until It Stinks 1:27:24

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OOOOooooh YEA! The boys get together to discuss Metallica's 6th Studio album, Load (Not to be confused with Reload). Christopher talks about breaking stuff just the way Freddy Durst would have wanted it, Jim talks about the wrong album, and Patrick shares his thoughts on late-night car rides.By Zero Science

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Small Dollar, Big Impact 1:00:53

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The climate doesn’t care where emissions cuts come from; what matters is that the world transitions to renewable energy quickly and cheaply. If it’s significantly cheaper to install solar panels in India than on a rooftop in California, then isn’t that where they should be built? Similarly, transferring money directly to local people with the great…

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Batteries Now Included 56:05

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The Trump administration has taken aim at green energy, but one technology has largely been left untouched: batteries to store wind and solar electricity. California alone surpassed 13GW of battery storage last year, and Texas has become the fastest growing market for the technology. But producing batteries isn’t without its downsides, especially w…

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A SHOW WE LIKE: StanLand 38:26

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While us busy beavers work on Season 3, here is a brand new show we think you'll really enjoy: StanLand is a hilarious comedy starring Bobby Moynihan, Rhea Seehorn, Steve Little, Jon Hamm, John Waters, and more! Written by Mike Sacks and S.G. Wilson, StanLand is a story about what happens when a pristine magical kingdom becomes a late-stage-capital…

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Cause of Death: Air Pollution 56:08

2M ago56:08

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In 2013, 9-year-old Ella Roberta died from a severe asthma attack. She became the first person in the United Kingdom (and possibly the world) to have “air pollution” listed as the cause of death on her death certificate. Her mother, Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, founded the Ella Roberta Foundation and has become a global voice for clean air. Globally…

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DREW APPEARS IN: Madison On The Air 31:14

2M ago31:14

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Today we have a very special treat for you Beavermounters. A little while ago, Sorry About The Murder creator Drew was invited to be a guest Armchair Detective on one of our very favourite shows, Madison On The Air. Does Drew embarrass himself (and by extension all of you loyal SATM listeners)? Listen and find out! If you love Madison On The Air as…

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Young People Are Bringing Climate To Court. And Winning. 1:02:43

2M ago1:02:43

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We’re all feeling the effects of the fossil-fueled climate crisis, but young people will not let this threat to their future go unchallenged. They’re taking it to the courts. In the last year, youth plaintiffs have had notable legal successes in Montana and Hawaiʻi, challenging that those states were violating their constitutional rights in continu…

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102 - The Stranger, or: Hawk House 1:37:59

2M ago1:37:59

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The OMYAC Boys are back once more to discuss Billy Joel's 1977 smash hit "The Stranger". We also delve deep into hard-hitting topics such as waking up with arm numbness, New Jersey clown licenses, and complaining about our new interns Steve Fitzgerald and Jim's Penis.By Zero Science

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Scorching Premiums: Climate Costs Hit Insurance Market 1:03:58

2M ago1:03:58

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Climate disruptions and growing risk are upending insurance markets, leading many insurers to abandon parts of the country all together. Due to fires, floods and other extreme events, more and more homeowners are facing rapidly rising premiums or being dropped from their insurance plans altogether. Increasing numbers of homeowners are taking refuge…

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ENCORE: AI’s Power Demands: Do We Really Have the Energy for This? 59:52

2M ago59:52

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In a previous Climate One episode, we discussed the good, the bad, and the ugly impacts of artificial intelligence. But AI isn’t going away. Humans rarely give up a nifty new tool unless something better comes along. AI’s share of energy consumption is enormous, and the Department of Energy estimates that data center energy demands will double or e…

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Trump’s Megabill Comes for the Clean Energy Transition 1:06:33

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Three years ago, Congress passed President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in U.S. history. The IRA set in motion a sweeping set of investments in nearly every aspect of energy and climate, mostly in the form of subsidies and tax credits, to boost domestic production of electric vehicles, batteries and carb…

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Biomimicry & Green Burial: Living and Dying with Nature in Mind 53:46

3M ago53:46

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Nature can feel distant from our everyday lives. Maybe it’s a place we visit on the weekends, a getaway from the hustle and bustle, something “out there,” just beyond the edges of our neighborhoods. But we are part of it, and as more and more people consider their impact on the Earth, sustainable practices are extending even to death, where green a…

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ENCORE: Drag Queen Pattie Gonia on Bringing Joy to Climate Action 54:41

3M ago54:41

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When individuals want to take action on climate, it’s often in the form of electrifying a home, voting, or maybe even traditional activism. Those are very important, but we often overlook how individual skills and talents can also make a difference. This week we’re highlighting creative forms of climate action. Pattie Gonia is a drag queen, environ…

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BONUS: He Started Tesla Employees Against Elon. Then Got Fired. 20:58

3M ago20:58

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Matt LaBrot was the Tesla sales manager who got so fed up with how Elon Musk’s public persona affected the brand that he published a website called “Tesla Employees Against Elon.” He was subsequently fired, allegedly for "using company resources to build a website that did not align with the company’s perspective." For our pod audience, we’re dropp…

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101 - Turn On the Bright Lights, or: Man and Dog relieve themselves at Wawa 1:15:54

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We're back from hibernation! Jim hasn't bathed in the interim. Today we discuss running batteries on beer with our good friends at Li Time (not a sponsor), Matter Eating Lad, the Stink of Bridgeport, and even the mysterious circle shaped sandwiches of Alvin Ord's. The mascot is a little monk. It's a weird company. Enjoy!…

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Is the EV Transition Stuck in Neutral? 58:59

3M ago58:59

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In 2024, BloombergNEF predicted electric vehicles would make up nearly half of U.S. new car sales by 2030. Now, they’ve revised their projection down to less than 30%, just one year later. In a time when we need to be speeding up the energy transition, EV sales in the U.S. are stagnating. Sales of Teslas, once the king of electric vehicles, are col…

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Dead Heat: The Danger Of Home Power Shutoffs 1:02:11

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Summer is here, temperatures are rising — and so are electric bills. That also means many people are facing a severely overlooked issue: power shutoffs. In 2024, over 600,000 households in the United States had their power shut off due to an inability to pay. When that happens, people cannot turn on their lights, keep food refrigerated, or cool dow…

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Super Pollutants: The Hidden Half of Global Warming 1:05:13

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Carbon dioxide is a big deal. It’s responsible for about half of global heating. But what about the other half? There’s actually good news here: Nearly half of the temperature increases driving climate disasters come from super pollutants, most of which don’t stay in the atmosphere for nearly as long as carbon dioxide — which can last for centuries…

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9. SEASON FINALE - Cold Justice 31:43

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In the Season Finale, Frenchie reveals the real murderer...but will the ice get cleared in time for the big game?? Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive, Selina Fiorini-Paglia Music: Oliver Wickham Prod…

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Three Big Thinkers With No Room for Doom 59:09

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There’s so much hard and heavy news out there right now, climate related and not. It feels like decades of progress is being lost. But — good news! — there are many solutions that can be deployed right now. This week we’re featuring conversations with three big thinkers who are bringing those solutions to light and showing why — even when times see…

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8. Winter Blues 17:45

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Stuck behind bars, Frenchie makes a last ditch call to a mysterious friend. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive, Selina Fiorini-Paglia Additional Engineering: Andrew Fumerton Music: Oliver Wickham Pro…

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I’m Walkin’ Here! A Report Card on Congestion Pricing 1:01:31

4M ago1:01:31

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In January, congestion pricing went into effect in New York City. The policy’s implementation took decades; along the way, multiple moments suggested that it wouldn’t happen at all. Now, drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak hours are required to pay a toll. Meanwhile, other cities like San Francisco are considering a similar …

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7. An Unexpected Scrap 22:57

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A frantic run to Arthur's Scrap Yard turns into a dangerous encounter with a local. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive, Selina Fiorini-Paglia Additional Engineering: Andrew Fumerton Music: Oliver Wic…

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Murder, Pollution as Policy, and Two Women Who Won’t Give Up 58:16

4M ago58:16

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“In the course of saying no with their bodies, they were met with more violence… including moms who were carrying babies on their backs and were pushed to the edge of the river — and had to choose the river.” That’s Abby Reyes, author of “Truth Demands: A Memoir of Murder, Oil Wars and the Rise of Climate Justice.” In today’s episode, she shares de…

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6: Game Over 23:06

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Fernella Singh at Arcade gives Frenchie a Beavermount history lesson. Davie Coyle gets too drunk not to drive. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive, Selina Fiorini-Paglia Additional Engineering: Andrew…

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Honoring Environmental Heroes in 2025 56:05

5M ago56:05

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Would you stand up against a giant corporation to stop toxic chemicals from harming your town’s water? Could you get policy enacted to cut emissions affecting people living in your state’s “diesel death zone?” How would you launch a global campaign to stop the construction of a new port threatening marine life on your island? Every year, the Goldma…

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5. Hinterland Who's Who 16:27

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A visit to Rory Partridge at Black Pine Exotic Animal Farm reveals new surprises...and a sinister warning to Frenchie. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ivee & Selina Fiorini-Paglia Additional Engineeri…

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Official 2025 Trailer: Climate One 1:00

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We're living through a climate emergency. The best way to begin addressing this crisis is by talking about it. Join co-hosts Greg Dalton, Ariana Brocious and Kousha Navidar as they guide you through empowering conversations that connect all aspects of the climate crisis — the scary and the exciting, the individual and the systemic. Subscribe today …

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Tracking Trump’s Attack on Environmental Protections 1:03:32

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About fifty years ago, multiple environmental disasters forced a reckoning with how we care for the Earth. President Richard Nixon signed numerous environmental protection bills into law in the 1970s, including what is considered to be the nation’s green Magna Carta: the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Among many other moves to eliminate …

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4. Bric À Brac 13:24

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A secret about Laura Brooks is uncovered at the aggressively decorated home of Roy and Izzy. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ivee & Selina Fiorini-Paglia Additional Engineering: Andrew Fumerton Music:…

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San José Mayor Matt Mahan: Live from SF Climate Week 35:40

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Climate progress is stalling at the federal level, making local action more critical than ever. “In an increasingly urbanized world, cities must play the leading role in achieving our climate goals,” says San José Mayor Matt Mahan. But what does that look like in practice? What role can cities play in accelerating the transition to a fully electrif…

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Solutions That Work With Grist, Project Drawdown and Jenny Odell 57:28

5M ago57:28

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It’s so easy to spiral into a climate doom loop. But solutions to the crisis are out there! Even as federal action stalls, states, local organizers and innovators across the U.S. are charging ahead with climate progress. What responsibility does the media have in elevating the solutions that exist and are working? And how can artists help reframe t…

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3. Old Dutch 18:01

5M ago18:01

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Frenchie and Dougie talk to the Van Dinkels, owners of the snowblower in question. Chieficer Dougie inquires about a Hot Dogger®. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Selina Fiorini-Paglia Additional Engineerin…

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Congressman Jared Huffman: Live from SF Climate Week 48:11

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Rep. Jared Huffman has represented California’s 2nd District — from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border — for over a decade. During that time, he has championed climate issues and fought to protect California’s public lands, prevent offshore drilling, pushed for financial institutions to divest from fossil fuels, and introduced legislation …

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REWIND: Staycation: All I Ever Wanted 53:50

5M ago53:50

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Summer is coming soon, and for many that means vacation. While traveling far and wide can be an amazing experience, the carbon cost of traveling is significant. But what if we could rekindle a sense of awe in our own neighborhoods? After years of extreme expeditions all over the world, adventurer Alastair Humphreys spent a year exploring the detail…

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2. Auger Of Doom 16:28

5M ago16:28

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Frenchie and Dougie run into a road hockey game, and Frenchie inspects the murder scene. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive Additional Engineering: Selina Fiorini-Paglia, Andrew Fumerton Music: Olive…

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1. The Morning Dump 11:26

5M ago11:26

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Frenchie wakes up to 8 feet of fresh snow...and gets arrested for the murder of Laura Brooks. Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder. Narrator: Tom Goudie Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay Announcer: Natalie Antaya Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive Additional Engineering: Selina Fiorini-Paglia, Andrew Fumerton Music: …

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Revisiting Pope Francis: Climate Changer? 36:39

5M ago36:39

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On April 21, Pope Francis died at the age of 88. The Catholic Church's first Latin American pope was known for his humility and his efforts to make his religion more inclusive and welcoming around social issues like same-sex marriage. Pope Francis was also a climate leader. In honor of his passing, this bonus episode revisits a Climate One episode …

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Gina McCarthy on Cutting Everything but Emissions 58:38

6M ago58:38

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Since its creation under President Richard Nixon in 1970, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has worked to reduce pollution and toxic exposures to ensure that Americans have clean air, clean water and clean soil. The EPA has also sought to reduce emissions to address climate change. Now that the Trump administration is in power, the EPA is be…

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Net Gains: Saving Seafood Before It’s Too Late 55:19

6M ago55:19

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More than 3 billion people rely on seafood as a primary source of animal protein. But waters are warming, and fish are moving. Are those fish, and the communities that have relied on them for centuries, in trouble? We go around the world, from the rocky shores of New England to the picturesque island of Niue, to investigate how three popular fish a…

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Season Deux Trailer 1:01

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On April 25, we return to the nice little Canadian town of Beavermount, Ontario. If you just can't wait, get all episodes a full week early and ad-free with an Apple Podcasts Subscription. Yesterday in the nice little Canadian town of Beavermount, Ontario, Zamboni driver Gaëtan 'Frenchie' Arsenault solved the murder of Scott ‘Scotty’ McDonald, clea…

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AI’s Power Demands: Do We Really Have the Energy for This? 59:16

6M ago59:16

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In a previous Climate One episode, we discussed the good, the bad, and the ugly impacts of artificial intelligence. But AI isn’t going away. Humans rarely give up a nifty new tool unless something better comes along. AI’s share of energy consumption is enormous, and the Department of Energy estimates that data center energy demands will double or e…