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41. A Live Conversation about "The Future We Choose" with Tom Friedman Feb 28, 2020

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

The book is out! You can officially order it now wherever books are sold! Here's the link to order your copy now: https://globaloptimism.com/the-future-we-choose-book/

This episode was recorded at Politics and Prose, a fantastic bookstore in Washington D.C. https://www.politics-prose.com

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40. John Kerry is Here and He's Not Messing Around Feb 21, 2020

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The most consequential event this year in climate is the 2020 U.S. Election. Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry gets real with us on why some people should be held criminally liable for not acting on climate science, why he's optimistic about the future, and how climate as a voting issue can beat Donald Trump.

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39. Science! Leadership! Action! with Rainn Wilson, Dr. Gail Whiteman, and David Perry Feb 14, 2020

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This week we deviate from the normal episode with 3 of our friends!

First, we meet up with Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute / The Office U.S.) and Dr. Gail Whiteman to talk about @ArcticBasecamp's new campaign, "Speak Science To Power" and how we can give power to scientists and bring science into corporate boardrooms everywhere.

Later on David Perry (Indigo Ag / Terraton Initiative) tells us why carbon shouldn't be vilified and how we can solve the climate crisis by looking right where we're standing.

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38. Not All Superheroes Wear Capes with Oliver Bäte Feb 07, 2020

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This week a special guest drops in to chat with the gang! Hint: He's a "High Level Climate Action Champion" (what a title!) They talk what is crucial to the lead up to COP 26 and why ambition is the heart of driving results this year on climate.

Later on we're joined by Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz. Oliver is boldly charging the insurance industry to divest from fossil fuels, and leading by example.

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37. The Courage and The Clear Sight of Luisa Neubauer Jan 31, 2020

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At just 23 years of age, Luisa Neubauer is fighting for our future in ways that will shape the future of activism and corporate responsibility forever. A best selling author and #FridaysFor Future activist, Luisa got the attention of the CEO of Siemens over an investment they have in the infamous Adani coal mine in Australia. After Siemens then offers her a position an advisory board for their new energy company, Luisa is faced with a decision.

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36. The Great Australian Inferno with Kevin Rudd Jan 23, 2020

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It's 2020! We're back! It's the "super year" for climate and the most consequential decade in human history! This week Tom and Christiana talk with former Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd. Kevin shows us the roots of why the Conservative Party in Australia and the Murdoch media empire are perpetuating a state of climate inaction, and why he's optimistic that the Australian fires are the turning point for humanity and our climate.

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35. Richard Curtis Has an Optimism That Comes From His Outrage Dec 20, 2019

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Tom and Christiana interview producer Richard Curtis. Richard is the creator of Bridget Jones Diary, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Love Actually - but Richard's social work with Comic Relief, Make Poverty History, and the 10:10 campaign are equally as inspiring.

Tom, Christiana, and Paul wish listeners a Happy Holidays and talk about the exciting things to come for 2020.

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34. A Live Conversation with Chris Anderson from TED Dec 13, 2019

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Tom has a in-depth conversation with Chris Anderson of TED and host of the TED Interview podcast. They speak on the history of The Paris Agreement and the ambition that TED has in the new global TEDCountdown initiative for 2020.

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33. The Green Belt Movement with Wanjira Mathai Dec 06, 2019

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This week we have an inspiring conversation with Wanjira Mathai as she talks about The Green Belt Movement, the interconnection of sustainability, and how to combat corruption & greed.

We discuss the announcement by the European Investment Bank to stop funding fossil fuels, how psychology professionals plan to work on climate change, and Paul takes us on his trip to the Magic Kingdom.

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32. Closing the Emissions Gap with Patricia Espinosa Nov 28, 2019

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After a devastating UNEP Emissions Gap report details how governments are not doing enough to meet the 1.5C Paris Agreement target, Tom and Paul ask the question, "Can we still do this?" Later, Christiana joins her successor at the UNFCCC, Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa, for the scoop on what we should expect out of COP25 beginning Monday in Madrid.

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