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    Science

    The Most Important Question

    The most important question in today’s world of climate chaos, AI psychosis, and crumbling democracy is: what can I do? Your host, Quinn Emmett is completely unqualified to answer it, so he’s calling the people that already are.

    If you’ve got the news, the analysis, the outrage, but still no plan — join us as we figure it out together with long-form conversations with amazing people working on the frontlines, and quick updates responding to today’s most important headlines, and what you can do about it, tonight.

    220+ episodes. 110+ countries. A bunch of Webby and Signal Award nominations. Zero hot takes.

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    #6: The queer female volcanologist who wants to change Congress Feb 27, 2018
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    In Episode 6, Quinn and Brian meet the queer female volcanologist who wants to change Congress

    Today's guest is the one and only Jess Phoenix, volcanologist, geologist, and Congressional candidate for CA-25. We discuss her experience in the field, her unlikely move into politics, and the lessons she’s learned as a female scientist that might help others to come.

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    #5: Is climate action worth getting kicked out of Congress? Feb 20, 2018
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    In Episode 5, Quinn and Brian conclude (for now!) their conversations with conservative climate activists, asking: Is climate action worth getting kicked out of Congress? Uniquely qualified to answer is former Congressperson Bob Inglis of South Carolina. Bob’s the founder of RepublicEN.org, a small government, free-enterprise, "we need to save the world" climate action group. Hear how he’s trying to move the (very heavy) GOP needle, and what could possibly persuade current conservatives to risk their seat to save the planet. Also discussed: sailing, Brian running a marathon vs. Bob, ill-timed construction, and angry juice cleanses. Want to send us feedback? Tweet us, email us, or leave us a voice message! Links: Bob Inglis on Twitter RepublicEN.org Bob’s TED talk Alfred Coffee Quinn Emmett on Twitter Brian Colbert Kennedy on Twitter Intro/outro by Tim Blane Subscribe to our newsletter at ImportantNotImportant.com! Like and share us on Facebook! Check us on Instagram! Follow us on Twitter! Pin us on Pinterest! Tumble us or whatever the hell you do on Tumblr! Ok that’s enough good lord

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    #4: What does the bible say about climate change? Feb 13, 2018
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    In Episode 4, Quinn and Brian continue with the second in their "trilogy" of conversations with conservative climate activists, and ask: What does the bible say about climate change?

    Here to answer: Reverend Mitch Hescox of the Environmental Evangelical Movement.

    Descended from generations of coal miners, Mitch helps us understand our role — or lack of one — in helping the religious right become green advocates. Because nobody wants the Sierra Club yelling at them all the time. Not even us.

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    The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion

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    #3: A professional climate denier changes his mind Feb 09, 2018
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    In Episode 3, Quinn and Brian host the first of three conversations with conservative climate activists. In the first, a professional climate denier changes his mind.

    Meet Jerry Taylor, former professional climate denier turned good guy. Like Darth Vader, or The Terminator, or Severus Snape. Anyways.

    We discuss the moment Jerry knew he was wrong, and his ambitious plan to drag Republicans into sensible action — action they should actually be excited about, because it means throwing all of the sissy liberal regulations right out the window.

    Also don’t miss: details on Jerry’s award-winning board games. FOR REAL.

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    #2: Can this boat full of women save the world? Feb 06, 2018
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    In Episode #2, Quinn introduces his co-host, Brian Colbert Kennedy, the mad genius (ugh) behind IMNIM’s infographic game. Together, they ask the question: Can this boat full of women save the world?

    Join Quinn and Brian as they have a conversation with Dr. Heidi Steltzer and Anne Christianson, two female climate scientists who joined 74 others on a women-only trip to Antarctica. We catch them after their visit to Congress, and discuss ways to get more ladies involved in science, and finally, what all of us can do to support those efforts.

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    #1: Sixteen Minutes to Live Jan 17, 2018
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    In this impromptu first episode of the Important, Not Important podcast, host Quinn Emmett is joined by childhood friend David Schmidt for a conversation about the longest thirty-eight minutes of David’s life — what he said, did, and feared the morning the Hawaii emergency alert system went very, very wrong.

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    • David Schmidt at Ken Burns Media

    • Hawaii Panics After Alert About Incoming Missile Is Sent in Error - NYTimes

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