Guests Charlotte Howard, an energy and commodities editor, and Avantika Chilcotti, an international correspondent, dive into President Biden's ambitious climate goals and the need for America to enhance its reputation on global climate action. They explore the implications of remote work, including the emerging issue of Zoom fatigue and the psychological toll of virtual meetings. The conversation also addresses the dwindling relevance of awards shows in today’s media landscape, reflecting on how cultural shifts are reshaping recognition in entertainment.
President Joe Biden laid out ambitious emissions targets yesterday, but in order to be taken seriously on climate change, America has some reputation rebuilding to do. Researchers are starting to understand why online meetings are so exhausting—and are pinpointing the up sides of work lives lived increasingly online. And the waning influence of awards shows such as this Sunday’s Oscars.