Drilled

Vivian Taylor, a climate policy expert and dedicated transgender rights activist, reveals the shocking ties between fossil fuel billionaires and anti-trans campaigns. She discusses how divisive narratives distract from critical climate issues, highlighting the overlap between anti-trans and anti-climate movements. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for marginalized communities to unite against social division and environmental degradation, advocating for a more inclusive approach to tackle these pressing injustices.

A landmark verdict doubles damages in a controversial trial over the Dakota Access Pipeline, raising alarms for Indigenous rights and climate activism. Energy Transfer claims a victory for free speech, while the verdict highlights a troubling increase in corporate rights over individual freedoms. The courtroom drama reveals deep divides within the community and the human toll of the oil boom, as local residents grapple with health crises. The emotional aftermath underscores the enduring fight for environmental justice and the legacy of movements like Standing Rock.

This discussion humorously critiques climate activism, challenging mainstream narratives and addressing gendered perceptions. It examines the potential pitfalls of carbon capture tied to fossil fuel interests and highlights women's vital roles in environmental justice. The podcast explores the tension between eco-modernism and genuine climate action, while also critiquing the apocalyptic mindset of tech elites. Ultimately, it argues for a multi-faceted approach that includes diverse perspectives in the climate dialogue.

Cody Hall, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, passionately shares insights from his experience fighting against the desecration of sacred sites by Energy Transfer. He discusses the historical context of environmental racism and the need for true collaboration with Indigenous communities. Hall highlights the intense confrontations during the anti-pipeline protests and emphasizes tribal sovereignty amid ongoing legal battles. His reflections remind us of the cultural significance of these lands and the importance of respecting Indigenous practices.

Cara Daggett, a Virginia Tech political scientist and creator of 'petromasculinity,' dives into how energy dominance reflects gender dynamics in America. She discusses the transition from revering nature to exploiting resources, linking fossil fuels to masculinity and power. The conversation explores the historical roots of land ownership ideologies and critiques contemporary attitudes towards climate activism. Daggett highlights how traditional views on masculinity intertwine with climate denial, revealing psychological factors behind resistance to environmental policies.

This discussion dives into the surprising overlap between masculinity and climate denial, highlighting how figures like Andrew Tate and Joe Rogan propagate skepticism in their communities. The podcast examines how social media algorithms amplify toxic masculinity while shaping opinions on environmental issues. It also reveals the historical manipulation of climate narratives by the fossil fuel industry. Sociological factors influencing conservative men’s denial of climate change are unpacked, along with the challenges faced by younger generations in reconciling these views with climate urgency.

Energy Transfer has successfully kept a lot of stuff out of the court, including the tribe's concerns about the pipeline's impact on their water source and how very valid that concern turned out to be. We learn about the spills and water issues the pipeline has already caused. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where the law of the land ends, the story begins. Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Ian Urbina returns with a new season of his riveting podcast anthology, The Outlaw Ocean, which explores the most lawless place on earth — the vast unpoliceable ocean.  In this episode, the Libyan Coast Guard is doing the European Union’s dirty work, capturing migrants as they attempt to cross the Mediterranean into Europe and throwing them in secretive prisons. There, they are extorted, abused and sometimes killed. An investigation into the death of Aliou Candé, a young farmer and father from Gineau-Bisseau, puts the Outlaw Ocean team in the cross-hairs of Libya’s violent and repressive regime. In this stunning three-part series, we take you inside the walls of one of the most dangerous prisons, in a lawless regime where the world’s forgotten migrants languish. More episodes of The Outlaw Ocean are available here: https://link.mgln.ai/drilled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hanna E. Morris, a University of Toronto media scholar and author of 'Apocalyptic Authoritarianism,' dives into the intersection of climate crisis and media narratives. She discusses how some climate journalists unknowingly echo far-right tropes while attempting to defend democracy. Morris critiques the media's portrayal of climate solutions, exposing biases against progressive policies like the Green New Deal. Additionally, she explores the rise of apocalyptic narratives and their impact on public perception, advocating for more inclusive and equitable climate journalism.

Coming at you July 25th, Carbon Bros, a cross-over miniseries from Drilled and Non-Toxic. You’ve heard it from cable news pundits, Democratic strategists, and your favorite YouTuber: young men swung the last U.S. election for Trump. Understanding what’s driving “the manosphere” and how to reach the young men in its grips is on everyone’s mind right now, but we’re zooming in on a different corner of it: the intersection between male grievance culture and climate denial. Why are American men less likely than women to believe in climate change, or take personal or political actions against it? What does their reluctance to deal with the climate crisis have to do with men’s shift to the right in general? And what can be done to reverse it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices