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Episode 42: “Climate Avoiders and their Enablers” [February 19, 2019]

We cover the first hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives on Climate Change in 10 years. It was held on February 6th, by the Natural Resources Committee. Our own co-host Rev Yearwood testified. His message was challenged by a frontman for the fossil fuel industry, Derrick Hollie of Reaching America, who travels the country claiming the transition to clean energy is bad for African Americans. Rev Yearwood handedly took down Mr. Hollie’s claims. In this episode we look closer at the tactics used by climate change avoider lawmakers and their enablers to delay climate action. We also hear from others who testified, including Nadia Nazar of Zero Hour; Elizabeth Yeampierre of UPROSE and the Climate Justice Alliance; Dr. Kim Cobb of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology; Paula DiPerna, of CDP North America; and, climate denier Dr. Judith Curry of Climate Forecast Applications Network. Additionally, Congressman McEachin of Virginia shares behind the scenes insights with us about the hearing.

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Nathan Phillips, Indigenous Leaders, and Catholic Priest Speak Out [Jan 29, 2019]

On last week’s episode we shared a clip of an interview our Think 100% Show co-host Rev Yearwood did with Nathan Phillips, the Native American elder and veteran who peacefully stepped in when the students of Covington Catholic High School had worked themselves into a mob on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial following the Indigenous People’s March on January 18th. The videos captured of the encounter were seen around the world and while the initial response was of almost universal horror at the bigotry displayed, within days the narrative had shifted and even President Trump weighed in with support for the Catholic school students.


This special episode of Think 100% aired on the day we remember the Bear River Massacre that took place January 29, 1863. We dive into what happened on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, what the Indigenous People’s Movement is about, what our climate movement can do to follow the knowledge, wisdom and expertise of Indigenous people’s across this country and world, and the crossroads the Catholic Church is at today between a culture of division and bigotry, or a vehicle of peace and nonviolence.


Our guests are inspiring leaders who help us understand what this all means in historical, spiritual, religious, cultural, and political context. We talk with Nathan Phillips, Chase Iron Eyes of Lakota Law Project, Quese IMC, an award winning recording artist and cultural activist, Phyllis Young, of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and Father John Dear, a Catholic priest who has spent 40 years advocating for nonviolence.

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A Fight We Can All Get Behind. [January 8, 2019]

Environmental racism is playing out in Union Hill, a predominately African-American community in rural Virginia founded by freed slaves. One of the largest monopoly utilities in the country and corporate donors in Virginia politics is helping run a campaign of disinformation in order to build a massive polluting gas compressor station in the heart of the community as part of the massive Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. In this show our hosts are joined by the actor and activist Tim Guinee, as well as Pastor Paul Wilson, a leader of the #WeAreAlllUnionHill coalition, to breakdown what’s happening in Union Hill, Virginia — a fight you should be involved in if you care about environmental justice, transitioning off fossil fuels, holding elected officials accountable, and protecting the health and heritage of communities. More at friendsofbuckinghamva.org.

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Episode 34: “Green New Deal with Sunrise Movement” [December 4, 2018]

There is momentum building throughout the country for our leaders on Capitol Hill to take necessary action to address climate change and economic inequality through the creation of a “Green New Deal”. Hip Hop Caucus is all in, standing in solidarity for a better future for all.

In episode 35 of Think 100%, our guests are joined by three amazing young leaders from Sunrise Movement to discuss this bold framework, where it’s at now, and the strategy moving forward. 

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Guests from Sunrise Movement include Dyanna Jaye, Co-Founder & Campaign Director, Dwight Wilson, Sunrise Movement – Philadelphia, and Marcella Mullholland, Sunrise Movement – Florida.

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Episode 33: “Clean Water for All!” [November 27, 2018]

Flint still doesn’t have clean water. And did you know that thousands of communities across the United States have higher-levels of lead in their water than Flint? With the Trump Administration and many state governments taking active steps to weaken rules that protect our drinking water, it’s more important than ever that people stay engaged.

In this episode our hosts sit down with leaders of the Clean Water For All Coalition to discuss the fight for clean, safe, and affordable drinking water.

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Guests from the Clean Water For All Coalition include National Field Director Samantha Lockhart, National Co-Chair Jan Goldman Carter, and Campaign Director Rosemary Enobakhare.

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Episode 32: “Our Vote Created the Green Wave” [November 20, 2018]

All across the country a new generation of pro environmental leaders have been voted into office. A “Green Wave” of women, people of color and young leaders are taking office, shaking things up and moving the nation toward solutions that are focused on integrating equity into our fight to address the impacts of climate change and environmental justice. Our co-hosts in this episode are joined by two special guests, Gene Karpinski, President of the League of Conservation Voters, and Diane Cotter, chemical safety advocate and author.

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Episode 31: “Midterm Elections 2018 – protect the vote!” [October 30, 2018]

One week out from election day 2018, our hosts are joined by leading experts to cover everything you need to know about protecting voting rights, strengthening our democracy, and why you should be a #ClimateVoter. Guests include Kristen Clarke (Executive Director, Lawyers’ Committee on Civil Rights Under Law) and Dorian Spence ( Special Litigation & Advocacy Project, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights)

One week out from election day 2018, our hosts are joined by leading experts to cover everything you need to know about protecting voting rights, strengthening our democracy, and why you should be a #ClimateVoter. Guests include Kristen Clarke (Executive Director, Lawyers’ Committee on Civil Rights Under Law) and Dorian Spence ( Special Litigation & Advocacy Project, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights)

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democracy. (Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights Under Law) [Oct 30 2018]

One week out from election day 2018, our hosts are joined by leading experts to cover everything you need to know about protecting voting rights, strengthening our democracy, and why you should be a #ClimateVoter. Guests include Kristen Clarke (Executive Director, Lawyers’ Committee on Civil Rights Under Law) and Dorian Spence ( Special Litigation & Advocacy Project, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights)

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Episode 30: “Relentless: the hidden climate impacts” [October 23, 2018]

Broadcast Date: April 17, 2018
Broadcast Time: 6:00 pm ET / 3:00 pm PT
Stream: WPFWFM.org/radio
Podcast: launching 4/16, this episode will be posted for download 4/18
Social Media Handles: @CoryBooker, @GreenpeaceUSA, @LCVoters, @Think100show @RevYearwood @EJinAction, @T_Sittenfeld, #Think100
 
Overview:
 
Our most basic public health protections are under attack. At the same time our ability to provide input into the decision-making process has been whittled away. These actions are especially dire for communities of color, low-income communities, and indigenous communities, who already face disproportionate impacts from pollution, sagging infrastructure, and climate change. While United States Congressional Members of color and green organizations are stepping up to protect our communities, there is more work to be done to reverse historic wrongs and current actions being taken by the current Administration.
 
In episode six of Think 100%, we sit down with United States Senator Cory Booker to dig into the challenges and solutions. Also joining us are leaders from Green Peace USA, an organization at the front-lines of the biggest fights to free us from fossil fuels that are causing climate change. The League of Conservation Voters will also be dropping by to let us know just how well Members of Congress are doing to protect our communities and planet. You don’t want to miss this episode.
 
Check out some of the topics we’ll be covering in this episode: 
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Episode Guests:
  • Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ)
  • Annie Leonard, Executive Director, Greenpeace USA
  • Deepa Padmanabha, Deputy General Counsel, Greenpeace USA
  • Tiernan Sittenfeld, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, League of Conservation Voters

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Relentless. (Kerene Tayloe, Green For All + Kelly Miller, Human Rights Advocate) [Oct 9, 2018]

Our hosts were joined by two relentless advocates fighting injustice, driving community-led solutions, and empowering the disenfranchised — Kerene Tayloe and Kelly Miller. As someone facing homelessness, Kelly gave us an incredible perspective on unreported impacts from climate change and shared how her perseverance as an advocate is helping create policy solutions. Kerene focused on empowering women, organizing climate refugees to vote, and building solutions that have lasting positive health, economic, and housing outcomes for everyone.

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