Kate Aronoff

Kate Aronoff, a staff writer at The New Republic who focuses on climate policy, joins to discuss the devastating flooding in Texas and its fallout. She critiques White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's outrage at media questions linking Trump administration policies to the disaster. The conversation delves into the hypocrisy of MAGA's calls for national solidarity while failing to support affected communities, exploring the broader implications of political narratives during crises. Aronoff urges a reckoning with GOP priorities in the face of disaster.

Kate Aronoff, a staff writer at The New Republic and author, joins climate reporter Kendra Pierre-Louis, meteorologist Lauren Casey, and journalist MacDella Mascal for an insightful discussion on the urgent realities of climate change. They explore the normalization of extreme weather events, the importance of local impacts, and how cultural narratives shape perceptions of climate action. The conversation touches on creative communication, the role of humor, and community resilience, emphasizing the critical need for awareness and engagement in the fight against climate change.

Kate Aronoff, a staff writer at The New Republic, dives deep into the devastating Texas floods that have claimed over 100 lives, including at a girls' summer camp. She discusses White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's fierce backlash against media scrutiny regarding the Trump administration's role in the disaster. Aronoff highlights the hypocrisy within MAGA's solidarity claims and critiques the political disconnect in addressing climate change and disaster relief, emphasizing the need for genuine accountability and support.