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Ep 1228 | She Helped AOC Win. Now She’s Exposing Zohran Mamdani & Climate Activism | Lucy Biggers

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Aug 8, 2025
Lucy Biggers, social media editor at The Free Press and former climate influencer, shares her journey from progressive activism to embracing a more human-centric approach. She discusses how becoming a mother and the events of 2020 reshaped her views, revealing her regrets about amplifying movements like Standing Rock. Biggers critiques the hypocrisy of socialist policies, particularly those of Zohran Mamdani, and emphasizes the importance of pragmatic solutions over guilt-driven activism in today's climate discourse.
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ANECDOTE

From Local News To Climate Megaphone

  • Lucy Biggers rose from local news to NowThis and became a climate influencer amplifying protests.
  • She served as an activist inside a newsroom and used short social videos as a megaphone for the movement.
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Regret Over Standing Rock Coverage

  • Lucy regrets protecting a positive Standing Rock narrative instead of reporting the trash left behind.
  • She now sees the protest spectacle often prioritized over tangible environmental care in those moments.
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Climate Fear Shaped Personal Choices

  • Lucy experienced intermittent climate anxiety and believed she had '10 years' left.
  • That fear made her question major life choices like having children and enjoying personal milestones.
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