Alejandra Barunda

Join Alejandra Barunda, a climate reporter at NPR, alongside Rebecca Hersher and Lauren McGahee, as they dive into the deadly impacts of extreme heat. They share harrowing personal stories of vulnerable populations—like roofers in Florida and inmates in Texas prisons—highlighting systemic neglect and the urgent need for improved protections. The discussion questions which lives society prioritizes in the face of climate-driven tragedies and calls for accountability to prevent further loss.