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S13 E16: What did last week’s election mean for climate and clean energy Nov 10, 2026

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Former Hill staffer Alex Flint, who currently leads the Alliance for Market Solutions, joins us this week to give us his analysis of what the recent midterm election means for clean energy and climate change. What issues will the new Congress take up? And now that many GOP lawmakers who were willing to engage on climate change are out of office? What does that mean for the issue as a whole?

Tune in to find out as Alex Flint joins our host Chelsea Henderson to dissect everything energy-related from last week's midterms!

S13 E15 Heat pumps: an established technology with renewed importance Nov 03, 2026

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Energy affordability is a hot topic of late, which is why a recent analysis on heat pumps caught our eye. This established technology is having something of a renaissance, especially with findings that they can indeed perform well in cold climates, making way to replace costly propane and home heating oil systems in places like New England.

Joining us this week is Rocky Mountain Institute's Ryan Shea, who shares some basics about heat pumps and discusses the prospects for reducing energy bills and carbon emissions. Catch this great energy discussion with guest Ryan Shea!

S13 E14: American corporations seek access to clean energy Oct 27, 2026

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Clean energy is not just supported by environmentalists; American corporations are eager to procure clean energy and the Corporate Energy Buyers Association's (CEBA) is there to help them do it. With a vibrant membership that includes the world’s largest companies advocating for market reforms that enable buyers to access clean power, CEBA is on the front lines of today’s energy sector.

CEBA's Sarah Mihalecz is focused on leading and paving the way for those transactions. In this episode, host Chelsea Henderson talks with Mihalecz about why clean energy is so important to American corporations and how we can put the pieces of the puzzle together for a thriving energy paradigm.

S13 E13: If we build it, they will come Oct 20, 2026

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One of the obstacles to electric vehicle adoption is the availability of charging (not to mention ease, reliability and affordability). This is where PowerUp America comes in. After buying an EV truck and taking it on a road trip,

Josh Turner quickly learned that EV charging stations provided less than an optimal user experience. Long lines. No overhead coverage from the weather. And cumbersome apps and memberships that complicate transactions. And he set out to change the course. Fast forward to today, PowerUp has charging stations throughout the U.S. (in rural and urban settings) that more resemble the trip to the gas station that many Americans are familiar with. We talk about his efforts to bring EV charging stations to a community near you—and more!

S13 E12: The importance of water quality to a thriving Florida Oct 13, 2026

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For the third year in a row, republicEn.org was honored to participate in the Volo Foundation’s Florida Climate Week. FCW is a free, annual statewide week of climate activities where advocates and stakeholders host events (both virtual and in-person) to discuss the climate issues impacting the Sunshine State.

This year, we were joined by two of the state’s preeminent water quality experts, Nicole Kirchhoff and Brandon Shuler, who describe the significant challenges that climate change poses to water quality, from economic to environmental. Check out this awesome conversation with two outstanding climate leaders in Florida!

S13 E11: The importance of editorial writing Oct 06, 2026

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Our favorite and most prolific writer is coming back into the fold. After two years on the editorial board of the Miami Herald, EcoRight favorite Mary Anna Mancuso (victim of a massive downsizing, like so many journalists today) will be picking her opinion-writing pen back up.

In this episode, we talk about what Mary Anna learned over the last two years, what’s going on in the state of Florida, and what she plans to do next. Don't miss Mary Anna's return to the podcast on this week's episode!

S13 E10: Communicating climate risk Sep 29, 2026

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George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication Postdoctoral Fellow Doran Tucker knows a thing or two about communicating climate risk. An undergraduate degree in international affairs at Penn State sparked his interest in how investments in military infrastructure (for example, remote sensing) can become tools we use in everyday life (GPS).

From this inquiry, Tucker went on to explore in his masters and doctoral work the nexus of identity, policy and the environment with a particular emphasis on effective climate change communication in Appalachian and military contexts. Host Chelsea Henderson talks with the Mason 4C Postdoctoral Fellow about the effectiveness of communicating climate risk through a national security lens, including a very personal example from his family.

S13 E9: Maintaining America’s Greatest Idea Sep 22, 2026

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The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) made a historic investment in protecting and maintaining popular federal lands in part by establishing the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) to address billions of dollars in overdue maintenance needs. From 2021-2025, the LRF provided more than $9 billion to tackle priority repairs in national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, BLM areas and more. Unfortunately, the fund expired in August 2025, and the combined deferred maintenance backlog across federal land agencies is now estimated at over $35 billion.

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, lawmakers have an opportunity to renew the fund and support continued repair of our most beloved landscapes and historic places. During its five-year lifespan, the Legacy Restoration Fund supported more than 1,500 Interior Department and U.S. Forest Service projects across all 50 states and D.C., reaching every corner of the country. Pew Charitable Trusts' Rebecca Knuffke joins us this week to discuss the importance of renewing the LRF, if we want to protect America’s greatest idea.

S13 E8: National Clean Energy Week 2026, celebrating 10 years of bipartisan clean energy policy and advocacy Sep 14, 2026

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National Clean Energy Week 2026 is here and we're excited to welcome Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Founding President James Dozier to set the stage for this year's event. Dozier shares more about the week-long celebration of clean energy innovation with conversations to help solve the world’s most pressing challenges in nuclear, solar, wind, wave, hydropower, geothermal, natural gas, biomass, carbon capture, storage and waste-to-energy technologies.

This year's NCEW lineup of speakers includes a robust list of Governors including Mike Dunleavy (Alaska), Kelly Ayotte (New Hampshire), Kelly Armstrong (North Dakota), Spencer Cox (Utah), Jared Polis (Colorado) and Mikie Sherrill (New Jersey). Hear more about this year's event and so much more from James Dozier!

S13 E7: How to hold space for those you disagree with Sep 01, 2026

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Despite different upbringings, the hosts of the "We've Got To Talk" podcast, Jolene Conway (a self-identified conservative from Pleasantville, Iowa) and Nicole Fonarow (a self-professed liberal from San Francisco) became fast friends at the University of Iowa. And they're tighter than ever 40 years later.

Living in a world that often seems intent on drawing lines in the sand and choosing political sides, they launched their "We've Got To Talk" podcast to inspire others. In this deeply divided society, the power of conversation can unite us. Their goal isn't to change each other's opinions, but to listen with curiosity, kindness, and empathy. And yes, to also have a good time while doing it!

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