Celeste Headlee, an NPR veteran and author, joins Chenjerai Kumanyika, a journalism professor and podcast creator, alongside business journalist Ellen McGirt and climate journalist Amy Westervelt. They dive into the complexities of the 2024 election, tackling topics like race, political communication, and Trump's potential second term. They confront challenges like sexism and inequality in politics and stress the importance of empathetic dialogue and grassroots activism in driving change. The conversation urges a deeper understanding of interconnected social issues.

Amy Westervelt, award-winning investigative journalist, joins the hosts to discuss her climate podcast Drilled and her podcast production company Critical Frequency. They also explore the latest International Energy Agency report on the end of the fossil fuel era, Costa Rica's climate advocacy, frustrations with oil companies, and the importance of leadership in storytelling. The podcast features an interview with musician Nick Nuttall about his new album addressing climate change.

Amy Westervelt, an award-winning environmental journalist and host of "Drilled," dives into the intricate history of disinformation and propaganda in shaping public perception about climate change. She reveals how fossil fuel companies have masterfully manipulated narratives to protect their interests. Westervelt discusses the evolution of PR tactics, highlights the contrast between aggressive messaging from the right and the left's hesitance, and underscores the urgent need for media literacy in an age of misinformation. A thought-provoking journey into climate advocacy awaits!

President Biden indicates he is considering student debt relief while Joe Manchin continues to block the rest of the Democratic agenda in the name of bipartisanship, Tucker Carlson and Matt Gaetz turn on Kevin McCarthy after the latest round of leaked tapes, and Hot Take hosts Mary Annaïse Heglar and Amy Westervelt join for a special climate edition of Take Appreciator.

Investigative journalist Amy Westervelt reveals the sinister tactics of the fossil fuel industry and its allies, exposing the Atlas Network's global influence on climate policies. From manipulation to corporate sovereignty, she advocates for revolutionary change in activism and policy-making to combat right-wing extremism and corporate capture.

Mary Annaise Heglar, an advocate for climate rethinking, and journalist Amy Westervelt dive deep into Project 2025 and its implications for climate policy. They share frustrations about the disconnection in current climate advocacy, critique the historical ties of environmental movements to social justice, and discuss the risks associated with privatizing weather data. They also tackle the ethical dilemmas in climate journalism and the shifting dynamics of political engagement as they humorously examine voter sentiments leading into the election.

Award-winning climate journalist Amy Westervelt discusses her accidental career in climate reporting, the origins of climate denial, and the challenges of investigative journalism. They explore urgent climate concerns, deceptive industry tactics, and the importance of genuine journalism in combating disinformation. Amy also talks about the significance of incorporating climate themes in storytelling and the need for new narratives addressing the climate crisis.

The latest Jan 6 hearing gives what might have been the most shocking Congressional hearing in American history, Hot Take’s Amy Westervelt joins to talk about the Supreme Court’s fuck you to the planet, and Chief Take Officer Elijah Cone leads a special Take Appreciator of Republican reactions to Tuesday’s hearing. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Democratic officials express optimism about a potential deal on Joe Biden’s economic plan, journalist Amy Westervelt from the climate podcast Hot Take joins to talk about whether we can still save the planet with Joe Manchin in the Senate, and Dan and Jon discuss why reporters are whining that President Biden's not taking more questions from them.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/podsaveamerica. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

In a compelling discussion, journalist Amy Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief of Drilled News, reveals the shocking history behind fossil fuel public relations. She explores the devious tactics used for decades to mislead the public about climate change, drawing parallels with strategies employed by the tobacco industry. Westervelt also discusses how the manipulation of language and the rise of faux grassroots movements have distorted public perception. This conversation emphasizes the urgent need for critical thinking in combating climate misinformation.