Elizabeth Kolbert
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and staff writer at The New Yorker known for writing on environmental issues and author of Life on a Little-Known Planet and The Sixth Extinction.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 46min
Trump Berates Reporters, Gets Mystery MRI & Closes Border to (Non-White) Immigrants | Elizabeth Kolbert
Elizabeth Kolbert, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New Yorker staff writer, joins Jon Stewart to discuss her book on climate change. They explore how humanity has recklessly disrupted 10,000 years of climate stability and why awareness hasn't led to effective action. Kolbert emphasizes the resilience of ecosystems and the economic advantages of clean energy for developing nations. The conversation highlights the political barriers to climate action and the urgent need for practical solutions to mitigate the looming impacts of climate change.
Nov 19, 2025 • 56min
South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola
Ronald Lamola, South Africa's Foreign Minister, shares insights on the upcoming G20, highlighting its significance for African climate issues and the challenges posed by mysterious flights of Palestinians from Gaza. Rev. Alexander Santora discusses the emotional toll of U.S. immigration raids on his parishioners and reflects on the Church's compassionate response. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Elizabeth Kolbert explores her new book on climate change, discussing urgent topics like biodiversity and the limits of technology in mitigating environmental crises.
