Best Loud Tree Media Podcasts (2025)

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What Even Is a Viable Career Anymore? with Paul F. Tompkins 52:42

3d ago52:42

52:42

Comedian and actor Paul F. Tompkins opens up about career insecurity, creative joy, and why the secret to survival in a crumbling industry might just be doing it yourself. If you want to hear more from today’s conversation with Paul F. Tompkins, including his dumbest money decision ever and the surprisingly smart investment he made that paid off bi…

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Episode 199: CISA Director Jen Easterly Stands Watch in the Cyberwars 43:11

4d ago43:11

43:11

From elections to ransomware, CISA Director Jen Easterly breaks down the threats to America’s critical infrastructure and what’s being done to stop them, sharing along the way her journey from the real-life battlefield to the frontlines of cybersecurity. This is a rare glimpse into the most pressing threats America faces—and a compelling story abou…

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Introducing "Past Due" (Trailer) 2:15

9d ago2:15

2:15

Overworked, underpaid, & somehow still optimistic? Join us on "Past Due" as we navigate surviving an economy that doesn’t play fair. Starting May 7th, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle

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Episode 198: Cory Doctorow Makes Us Wonder if Everything’s a Scam 42:19

11d ago42:19

42:19

Think you’re too savvy to get scammed? Author and activist Cory Doctorow explains how we’re all one muffaletta and a malfunctioning jet door away from falling prey to the most basic of cons. He joins us this week to talk about that and to fill us in about his new book, “The Bezzle.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why Are We Making Past Due? (Teaser) 10:51

17d ago10:51

10:51

The creative economy is broken, and yet, we’re still here. Past Due is a new podcast from Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle about what it really takes to survive as a creator today. One job isn’t enough, three still won’t cover your bills, and success doesn’t guarantee stability. With honesty, humor, and guests like Paul F. Tompkins, Liz Linz, Tayl…

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Episode 197: FBI Operative Eric O’Neill: Cybercriminals Are Spies—Not Hackers 50:00

18d ago50:00

50:00

What if the biggest threat to your privacy wasn’t some hacker in a hoodie—but a spy trained to infiltrate your life? Former FBI operative Eric O’Neill, the man who took down spy Robert Hanssen, explains how digital spies target us, offering along the way real-world tips to protect ourselves in a world where everyone’s a potential target. Learn more…

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Another Day Archives: Always Be Podcasting (Farewell to Another Day) 56:52

24d ago56:52

56:52

In the final episode of Another Day, Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle unpack the quiet panic of not-quite-enough, from spreadsheets and therapy bills to racism, war, and creative burnout. Along the way, they talk literal and figurative agendas, how America speed-runs authoritarianism, and what makes people finally take to the streets. Also: they r…

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Episode 196: Max Lebow Battles a Cyber PsyOps Nightmare 49:43

23d ago49:43

49:43

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Loud Tree Media

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Episode 195: Can AI Commit the Perfect Crime? 47:05

1M ago47:05

47:05

AI is everywhere – in the news, on our devices, assisting us, making life easier for us, and for criminals, too, harnessing AI to swindle people more efficiently. What’s next? We dive into the dark side of AI and ask two experts: Could AI commit the perfect crime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Another Day Archives: Living the Dream (and the Struggle) with Open Mike Eagle 37:40

1M ago37:40

37:40

What happens when living your dream doesn’t pay the bills? Ana and Open Mike Eagle talk about how unexpected gigs can save the day, but needing work still feels uncool. They reflect on shame, resilience, and the reality of making it as a creator in a world that doesn’t always reward your art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Episode 194: Karen Johnson’s Scam Project Is a Teachable Moment for AI 37:00

1M ago37:00

37:00

Karen Johnson is a catfisher-turned-scam avoidance coach turned–you guessed it–catfishing victim. The scam that got her is a classic, opening the door to a Pandora’s Box of the usual advice about avoiding the most common scams out there. But the thing that really got us thinking is the role AI played in almost every aspect of this week’s show. Lear…

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Episode 193: Roy Wood, Jr. Exposes the Loch Ness Monster Gun Lobby Conspiracy 39:23

2M ago39:23

39:23

As a Daily Show correspondent, comedian Roy Wood, Jr. knows a thing or two about fake news and truthiness as well as the truth-and-a-half that is comedy. By skewering the media and the people in the news, he has special insight into how misinformation affects the way we think about the world and what we know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Episode 192: Max McCoy Investigates $47 Million That Isn’t in Kansas Anymore 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

Max McCoy stumbled on a $47 million swindle that starts just north of the Oklahoma panhandle and bounces to Australia before things get really confusing in a haze of small town corruption, secretive law enforcement and competing theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Another Day Archives: Politics Isn’t Optional, But Optimism Might Be with Open Mike Eagle 55:35

2M ago55:35

55:35

Ana and Open Mike Eagle break down the weird, absurd, and infuriating ways politics and pop culture collide—from a TikTok song about a hostile government takeover to the frustrating reality of media grifts and viral fame. They dig into how labor is devalued, why independent artists are forced to hustle harder than ever, and why newsletters won’t sa…

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Episode 191: Erin West Puts the Bad Guys to Shame 43:18

2M ago43:18

43:18

Erin West is the Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County, California, and the founder of Project Shamrock. Whether she’s prosecuting eye-popping SIM-swap money grabs or putting large-scale pig butchering operations out of business, her stories and experience can help you stay safer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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Episode 190: Dick Gephardt Wants a Safer Internet 43:35

2M ago43:35

43:35

Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt is on a mission to kill Section 230, the legal shield that lets social media giants profit from chaos. If engagement-driven algorithms are fueling harmful content for the sake of profit, is it time for the U.S. to take bold action to rein in the Internet? (You know the answer, but this is a must listen!)…

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Episode 189: Kara Swisher Calls Out the Man Babies of Big Tech 41:46

3M ago41:46

41:46

Kara Swisher has been covering Silicon Valley since the early days, and she’s made a ton of enemies the old fashioned way (by telling the truth about the new robber barons of our digital lives). In a new memoir called Burn Book, she pulls the curtain back on a world run by powerful babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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Another Day Archives: The Government Should Be a Trampoline, Not a Net with Open Mike Eagle 50:52

3M ago50:52

50:52

Ana and Open Mike Eagle explore the fine line between resilience and overextension—digging into rock climbing injuries, political burnout, and why real strength comes from sustainability, not just survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle

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Episode 188: Jen Caltrider Unwraps Hidden Privacy Nightmares 46:18

3M ago46:18

46:18

Privacy expert Jen Caltrider reveals how those shiny new AI gadgets with their mind-bending tech—not to mention the social media apps capturing every moment—are a privacy nightmare. Is going analog the only safe option? Learn how to protect your data from the prying eyes of Big Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 187: Al Franken Holds a Mock Senate Hearing on Privacy with Siri and Alexa 26:44

3M ago26:44

26:44

No deep fake here. This week, Al Franken does his own impersonations of Bernie Sanders, Mitch McConnell, Chuck Grassley, Sherrod Brown and Susan Collins in this mock Senate Hearing featuring Siri (played by the actual voice-over talent Susan Bennett) and Al’s fellow SNL alum Laraine Newman playing the part of Alexa. Learn more about your ad choices…

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Another Day Archives: The Act of Showing Up with Josh Gondelman 55:38

3M ago55:38

55:38

Ana and Josh Gondelman explore the power of presence, reflecting on how connecting with others, embracing creativity, and asking for what you need transform everyday acts into resistance and joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle

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Episode 186: Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark Hates Scammers More than We Do 41:38

3M ago41:38

41:38

Ever wonder why facial recognition is so accurate? Well, one reason is the shocking amount of personal data it needs (think: all the world’s snapshots), and that’s why Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark is taking aim at the industry behind that technology. We also review Charity’s top scams to watch for this year, and other topics near and dear…

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Episode 185: Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal Join Us to Discuss the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) 43:37

4M ago43:37

43:37

From cyberbullying to harmful algorithms, the risks are real. This week, Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal join us to discuss their bipartisan bill—the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Together, they’re taking on Big Tech to ensure the safety of children online. Tune in to hear how KOSA could change the digital world for the better. Le…

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Episode 184: Kristin Bride Lost Her Son and Now She’s on a Mission 55:38

4M ago55:38

55:38

Kristen Bride’s 16-year-old son died by suicide after being cyberbullied on Snapchat. Setting her sites on anonymous messaging apps that intentionally traumatize children, Bride heads to Washington DC to fight for change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Loud Tree Media

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Episode 183: Ava Smithing Battles Big Tech and the Algorithm Trap 42:20

4M ago42:20

42:20

Ava Smithing was eleven when she saw a swimsuit on Pinterest that she liked. That innocent click turned into an eating disorder. How? This episode explores the most dangerous thing children face today: Algorithms. On a mission to hold Big Tech accountable, Ava shares her journey as an activist with us, including her recent role providing Congressio…

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Episode 182: The Most Scary, Interesting, and Important Stories of 2024 52:08

4M ago52:08

52:08

We look back at the internet’s scariest moments, the boldest defenders, and the most surprising tech twists of 2024—groundbreaking legislation, international scam-rings, and the growing fight to make the internet a safer place for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 181: Bob Sullivan Discovers a Scam That Strikes Twice 42:36

5M ago42:36

42:36

Chester Frilich lost everything to scammers, and he didn’t just lose his money—he lost hope, too. Bob Sullivan joins us to recount this devastating case, revealing the IRS’s unintentional role in punishing victims, and how advocacy and legislation could turn things around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 180: Amy Neville Fights Snapchat’s Drug Dealer Problem 45:08

5M ago45:08

45:08

What happens when social media platforms prioritize engagement over safety? How do drug dealers exploit apps like Snapchat to target teens? Amy Neville lost her son Alex to counterfeit Oxycodone pills that were laced with Fentanyl. He bought them from a Snapchat user. She talked with us about this hidden crisis and her mission to reform social medi…

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Episode 16: Barrel the camera 7:59

5M ago7:59

7:59

Episode Notes this is another weekly episode of me reading my own tweets out loud find me on bluesky as @fromthemorgue.bsky.social don't worry if you don't though because i will read out all my important tweets every week, i will never miss a week and i never have Find out more at https://morgue-reads-his-own-tweets-ou.pinecast.co This podcast is p…

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Another Day Archives: Andy Richter 55:13

5M ago55:13

55:13

Andy Richter joins Ana to reflect on life in the public eye, navigating politics in a fractured America, and what mental health looks like, all while sharing insights from his podcast and reflections on progress and privilege. — For all episodes, exclusive content, and to join the conversation, support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/AnaMar…

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Episode 179: Tarah Wheeler and Deviant Ollam Reveal Security’s Weakest Link 37:39

5M ago37:39

37:39

Tarah Wheeler lost her security badge. Deviant Ollam picked his way into "secure" spaces. Together, they show how humans make or break security and why layering defenses is key to surviving inevitable mistakes. What happens when security fails because of us? Two experts dive into the blind spots in physical, digital, and human security—and why fixi…

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Episode 178: Jack Rhysider Exposes Our Digital Secrets 44:30

5M ago44:30

44:30

What if your digital footprint made you a target? Jack Rhysider, host of "Darknet Diaries," shares how a fan turned his online presence into a personal puzzle—revealing just how easily your privacy can be pieced together and exploited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Loud Tree Media

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Episode 176: Jen Caltrider Unwraps this Season's Hidden Privacy Nightmares 46:33

6M ago46:33

46:33

This holiday season, privacy expert Jen Caltrider reveals how those shiny new AI gadgets under your tree with their mind-bending tech—not to mention the social media apps capturing every moment—are a privacy nightmare. Is going analog the only safe option? Learn how to protect your data, and your holidays, from the prying eyes of Big Tech. Learn mo…

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Episode 175: FBI Operative Eric O’Neill: Cybercriminals Are Spies—Not Hackers 50:00

6M ago50:00

50:00

What if the biggest threat to your privacy wasn’t some hacker in a hoodie—but a spy trained to infiltrate your life? Former FBI operative Eric O’Neill, the man who took down spy Robert Hanssen, explains how digital spies target us, offering along the way real-world tips to protect ourselves in a world where everyone’s a potential target. Learn more…

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Episode 174: Dick Gephardt Wants a Safer Internet 43:35

6M ago43:35

43:35

Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt is on a mission to kill Section 230, the legal shield that lets social media giants profit from chaos. If engagement-driven algorithms are fueling harmful content for the sake of profit, is it time for the U.S. to take bold action to rein in the Internet? (You know the answer, but this is a must listen!)…

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Another Day Archives: Josh Gondelman 1:02:12

6M ago1:02:12

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The Day After: Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Ana to unpack the reality of Trump’s victory, process what it means, explore paths forward, and tackle an important question: Is hope a sign of strength or an indulgence? — For all episodes, exclusive content, and to join the conversation, support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/AnaMarieCox Learn…

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Episode 173: CISA Director Jen Easterly Stands Watch in the Cyberwars 48:41

6M ago48:41

48:41

From elections to ransomware, CISA Director Jen Easterly breaks down the threats to America’s critical infrastructure and what’s being done to stop them, sharing along the way her journey from the real-life battlefield to the frontlines of cybersecurity. This is a rare glimpse into the most pressing threats America faces—and a compelling story abou…

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Day 3: Peggy Flanagan 52:23

6M ago52:23

52:23

Welcome to Day 3 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan joined Ana to discuss resiliency, playing to win, feeding kids, protecting trans rights and everyone's least favorite thing: silly season. Go vote!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Day 5: Emily Hauser 55:14

6M ago55:14

55:14

Welcome to Day 5 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today Ana talked with community organizer Emily Hauser about her atomic GOTV Google Doc, how to have hard talks, and getting the yet gettable votes for Harris Walz without making Thanksgiving suck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Day 6: Parker Malloy 58:04

6M ago58:04

58:04

Welcome to Day 6 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox and the triumphant return of our friend Parker Malloy who joined Ana to talk about the Washington Post non-endorsement, the role trans rights has played in the election, vote tally dream scenarios and of course the usual anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 172: Our Spookiest Episode Ever: Smart Devices and You 51:23

6M ago51:23

51:23

Adam, Beau, and Travis are joined by Mozilla’s Jen Caltrider to uncover the hidden dangers of the Internet of Things (IoT), showing how everyday devices—like smart glasses, baby monitors, and even toasters—have become a gateway for hackers, companies, and even stalkers to exploit your personal data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Day 10: Beau Friedlander 57:41

7M ago57:41

57:41

Welcome to Day 10 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today, Ana talked to executive producer Beau Friedlander about fascism, mutual support groups, 12-foot skeletons and ecological collapse! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle

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Day 12: Greg Pak 56:38

7M ago56:38

56:38

Welcome to Day 12 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today Ana was joined by comic book writer, filmmaker and avowed lefty booster Greg Pak to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly in what has become a no-holds barred fight between good and evil as we slouch towards Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Day 13: Philip Bump 58:16

7M ago58:16

58:16

Welcome to Day 13 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today, Washington Post national columnist Philip Bump joined Ana to gut check polls, high stakes, the consequences of a Trump victory and the unknowable reproductive rights vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle

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Episode 171: Gretchen Peters Fights the Digital Underworld in Congress 51:54

7M ago51:54

51:54

Gretchen Peters, co-founder and executive director of the Alliance to Counter Crime Online, knows better than most how criminal networks flourish on social media platforms. From drug trafficking to child exploitation, we focus on something from 1996 called Section 230 that makes many crimes possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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Day 17: Hamilton Nolan 59:48

7M ago59:48

59:48

Welcome to Day 17 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today, labor journalist Hamilton Nolan joined Ana to talk about courting the union vote, the many challenges labor unions face this election, and why activism is crucial not only in the lead up to Election Day but after, too. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox…

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Day 19: Kevin M. Kruse 1:02:01

7M ago1:02:01

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Welcome to Day 19 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Ana talked to New York Times bestselling author Kevin M. Kruse about the Colin Allred/Ted Cruz debate, fascism, and why the upcoming election could be the most pivotal moment in American history. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad ch…

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Day 20: Josh Gondelman 59:19

7M ago59:19

59:19

Welcome to Day 20 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Today writer and comedian Josh Gondelman is back to talk with Ana about down-ballot voting on local policy, balancing activism with self-care, and the difference between courage and hope when it comes to political engagement. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieC…

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Episode 170: Max Lebow Battles a Cyber PsyOps Nightmare 49:43

7M ago49:43

49:43

When Max Lebow received a chilling Instagram message detailing intimate information about him, he found himself pulled into a cyber nightmare. In this episode, Max shares his battle with a mysterious hacker who knew enough about him to coerce him into a terrifying journey of digital manipulation, paranoia, and, finally, survival. Learn more about y…

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Day 24: Emily Atkin 57:35

7M ago57:35

57:35

Welcome to Day 24 of '90 Days with Ana Marie Cox.' In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Ana talked to Emily Atkin, founder of the Substack newsletter "Heated," about climate disinformation, the political rhetoric around fossil fuels, and why courage—not hope—drives action. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaM…

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