Who’s on Top as Trump’s Veepstakes Reaches Its Zenith?
Jul 2, 2024
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Antonieta Cadiz discusses how climate change disproportionately affects Latino communities and Climate Power's advocacy efforts. Jeff Sharlet talks about his new book on a slow civil war. Hosts speculate on Trump's VP pick and recommend TV shows, books, and movies. They also delve into the evolving political landscape in America and the importance of nuanced understanding of societal dynamics.
Climate change disproportionately affects Latino communities, impacting costs, jobs, and health risks.
Recognizing and resisting fascist ideologies in America is crucial for safeguarding democracy and promoting long-term stability.
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The New Abnormal’s Andy Levy and Danielle Moodie place their bets for Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick. Then Antonieta Cadiz, the deputy executive director of Climate power En Acción, joins the program to discuss how climate change is disproportionately affecting Latino communities. Plus! A conversation with New York Times bestselling author and Dartmouth professor Jeff Sharlet about his new book “The Undertow: Scenes From a Slow Civil War.”