Leah Stokes, an Associate Professor at UCSB, Brian Deese, former Director of the White House National Economic Council, and Rueanna Haynes, head of Diplomacy at Climate Analytics, dive deep into climate change's role in the 2024 election. They discuss the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on clean technology, the urgent need for U.S. leadership in global energy transitions, and the dire circumstances for vulnerable communities. The conversation highlights the historical roots of climate denial and the increasing public demand for bold climate action ahead of the forthcoming election.