In this discussion, Vox reporters Lee Zoe and Rebecca Lieber dive into Senator Joe Manchin's pivotal compromise on the Inflation Reduction Act. Lee, an expert on congressional dynamics, unpacks Manchin’s surprising shift toward supporting historic climate legislation. Rebecca, a climate change specialist, emphasizes the bill's ambitious $369 billion allocation for clean energy. Together, they explore how this legislation aims to cut fossil fuel dependency and its potential impact on climate action amid pressing environmental crises.
