Yassamin Ansari
U.S. Representative (Arizona) and freshman member of Congress with a background in climate and human rights advocacy, joining the conversation to speak on immigration, Iran, Gaza, climate security, and USAID.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 5min
What Should Progressive Foreign Policy Look Like? (Crooked Con)
Ro Khanna, a progressive U.S. Representative from California, and Yassamin Ansari, a climate and human rights advocate from Arizona, dive into contemporary foreign policy challenges. They emphasize rethinking U.S. priorities on immigration linked to human rights and propose a fresh approach to Israel and Gaza for moral clarity. Both guests advocate for nonmilitary support for Iranian activists and stress the importance of climate as a national security issue, suggesting innovative solutions like a Climate Security Corps.
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Nov 7, 2024 • 58min
270. What Does This Trump Presidency Mean for Climate?
Yassamin Ansari, Congresswoman-elect for Arizona's 3rd District and a champion of progressive change, shares her insights on the surprising implications of Trump's presidency for climate policy. She discusses the vital role of young leaders in promoting resilience and hope amid political polarization. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating climate initiatives in a divided landscape, the impact on international climate agreements, and the importance of diverse representation in governance. Expect a dose of optimism as Ansari emphasizes the need for collaboration in achieving meaningful climate action.
