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Outrage + Optimism

Face the climate crisis head on, but understand that we have the power to solve this. From former UN Chief Christiana Figueres and the team who brought you the Paris Agreement, this podcast about issu... Read more

Ranked #1

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7. Every Breath Matters with Dr. Arvind Kumar

7. Every Breath Matters with Dr. Arvind Kumar

This week, Christiana, Tom and Paul explore the public health epidemic that is air pollution. We ask why it has taken so... Read more

7 Jun 2019

34mins

Ranked #2

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8. Finding Refuge with David Miliband

8. Finding Refuge with David Miliband

Ahead of World Refugee Day on 20th June, we explore how climate change is magnifying the impacts of the refugee crisis a... Read more

11 Jun 2019

47mins

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Ranked #3

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18. Getting Outraged by Lies with Bill Nye

18. Getting Outraged by Lies with Bill Nye

This week: Returning back from holidays and a rumored visit to jail, Christiana, Paul, and Tom talk with living science ... Read more

22 Aug 2019

44mins

Ranked #4

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40. John Kerry is Here and He's Not Messing Around

40. John Kerry is Here and He's Not Messing Around

The most consequential event this year in climate is the 2020 U.S. Election. Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry g... Read more

21 Feb 2020

57mins

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Ranked #5

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9. Net Zero Legacy with Theresa May

9. Net Zero Legacy with Theresa May

This week we bring you a special episode featuring a conversation between Christiana Figueres and Prime Minister Theresa... Read more

19 Jun 2019

26mins

Ranked #6

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35. Richard Curtis Has an Optimism That Comes From His Outrage

35. Richard Curtis Has an Optimism That Comes From His Outrage

Tom and Christiana interview producer Richard Curtis. Richard is the creator of Bridget Jones Diary, Four Weddings and a... Read more

20 Dec 2019

45mins

Ranked #7

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26. Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast with Jonathan Safran Foer

26. Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast with Jonathan Safran Foer

With a little too much going on in the world of climate change, we try something new this week with Christiana, Paul, an... Read more

18 Oct 2019

48mins

Ranked #8

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25. Going Beyond Meat with Ethan Brown

25. Going Beyond Meat with Ethan Brown

You've probably been seeing Beyond Meat showing up in your local grocery, your favorite restaurants, and major fast-food... Read more

11 Oct 2019

50mins

Ranked #9

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41. A Live Conversation about "The Future We Choose" with Tom Friedman

41. A Live Conversation about "The Future We Choose" with Tom Friedman

This week we're LIVE for a #TheFutureWeChoose conversation with NYT columnist and 3 time Pulitzer Prize winner, Tom Frie... Read more

28 Feb 2020

41mins

Ranked #10

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27. No Room for a Sinking Feeling with Hilda Heine

27. No Room for a Sinking Feeling with Hilda Heine

In our new format, this week Tom, Christiana, and Paul bring in what they're optimistic for or outraged by to kick thing... Read more

25 Oct 2019

39mins

Ranked #11

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37. The Courage and The Clear Sight of Luisa Neubauer

37. The Courage and The Clear Sight of Luisa Neubauer

At just 23 years of age, Luisa Neubauer is fighting for our future in ways that will shape the future of activism and co... Read more

31 Jan 2020

58mins

Ranked #12

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33. The Green Belt Movement with Wanjira Mathai

33. The Green Belt Movement with Wanjira Mathai

This week we have an inspiring conversation with Wanjira Mathai as she talks about The Green Belt Movement, the intercon... Read more

6 Dec 2019

40mins

Ranked #13

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16. "Thank You for Being Late" with Tom Friedman

16. "Thank You for Being Late" with Tom Friedman

While we're still all on holiday or out to lunch, the climate is still changing. Our co-host Tom joins us with his daugh... Read more

9 Aug 2019

32mins

Ranked #14

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34. A Live Conversation with Chris Anderson from TED

34. A Live Conversation with Chris Anderson from TED

Tom has a in-depth conversation with Chris Anderson of TED and host of the TED Interview podcast. They speak on the hist... Read more

13 Dec 2019

53mins

Ranked #15

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39. Science! Leadership! Action! with Rainn Wilson, Dr. Gail Whiteman, and David Perry

39. Science! Leadership! Action! with Rainn Wilson, Dr. Gail Whiteman, and David Perry

This week we deviate from the normal episode with 3 of our friends! First, we meet up with Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute ... Read more

14 Feb 2020

49mins

Ranked #16

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29. The Sounds of Antarctica: A Sonic Expedition!

29. The Sounds of Antarctica: A Sonic Expedition!

Back in January, Christiana set sail to Antarctica with Homeward Bound, A Global Leadership Initiative for Women with a ... Read more

8 Nov 2019

44mins

Ranked #17

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BONUS: Outrage and Optimism on The BBC

BONUS: Outrage and Optimism on The BBC

This week we bring you a bonus episode of an interview we did on the BBC Radio. We talk the origins of Tom, Paul, and Ch... Read more

21 Aug 2019

26mins

Ranked #18

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12. Learning to Live with Grief and Joy with AURORA

12. Learning to Live with Grief and Joy with AURORA

This week we're taking a break from our normal policy discussions to figure out how to embrace both hope and despair in ... Read more

12 Jul 2019

48mins

Ranked #19

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42. Stella McCartney is Choosing a Fashionable Future

42. Stella McCartney is Choosing a Fashionable Future

Christiana skips over to Paris Fashion Week to meet up with Stella McCartney, sustainable fashion designer. Stella's lux... Read more

6 Mar 2020

1hr 2mins

Ranked #20

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20. Adaptation is Survival with Emma Howard Boyd

20. Adaptation is Survival with Emma Howard Boyd

In a moment where a 1.5 to 2 degree world waits on our doorstep, how will we prepare for the inevitable risks of climate... Read more

6 Sep 2019

49mins

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