Hot Take
A holistic, irreverent, honest look at the climate crisis and all the ways media and society are talking—and not talking—about it.
Season 3
Hot Take S3
S3, Ep1 | The Real F&#ckBois of Fossil Fuel
An exploration of the accountability roots of Earth Day and a call for a return to those roots.
An exploration of the accountability roots of Earth Day and a call for a return to those roots.
S3, Ep2 | Free Britney and Lock Up Exxon
A deep dive on what nationalizing oil might mean in the U.S., with The New Republic’s Kate Aronoff.
A deep dive on what nationalizing oil might mean in the U.S., with The New Republic’s Kate Aronoff.
S3, Ep3 | The Kids Are All Angry!
A frank conversation about why youth voters feel betrayed by the Democrats on climate, and what that might cost in the next election.
A frank conversation about why youth voters feel betrayed by the Democrats on climate, and what that might cost in the next election.
S3, Ep4 | A Total Moral Disaster
David Wallace-Wells joins to look back with us at the way the pandemic, climate change, and various other issues intersected
David Wallace-Wells joins to look back with us at the way the pandemic, climate change, and various other issues intersected
S3, Ep5 | Down Uterus! Down Girl! with Rebecca Solnit
A deep dive on the way sexism and misogyny intersect with the climate crisis.
A deep dive on the way sexism and misogyny intersect with the climate crisis.
S3, Ep6 | Of Meat and Men, with Alicia Kennedy
A discussion Bad Vegan, bad carnivores, and bad politicians.
A discussion Bad Vegan, bad carnivores, and bad politicians.
S3, Ep7 | Death of Democracy with Adam Serwer
The role democracy plays in achieving climate justice.
The role democracy plays in achieving climate justice.
S3, Ep8 | A Republican Climate Plan?
The Democratic primaries, the Republican “climate plan,” and more.
The Democratic primaries, the Republican “climate plan,” and more.
S3, Ep9 | How Many Oil Jobs Are There Really?
Sara Sneath joins us to talk about how the fossil fuel industry actually treats workers.
Sara Sneath joins us to talk about how the fossil fuel industry actually treats workers.
S3, Ep10 | Trans Rights Are Climate Justice
Yessenia Funes guest co-hosts for a conversation about why the climate movement needs to be showing up for the trans community.
Yessenia Funes guest co-hosts for a conversation about why the climate movement needs to be showing up for the trans community.
S3, Ep11 | Supremely F*&cked
Strict Scrutiny’s Leah Litman walks us through this Supreme Court session’s terrible rulings.
Strict Scrutiny’s Leah Litman walks us through this Supreme Court session’s terrible rulings.
S3, Ep12 | “Resistance” Over “Resilience”
Resilience, and the limits thereof, with guest co-hosts Ko Bragg and Amal Ahmed.
Resilience, and the limits thereof, with guest co-hosts Ko Bragg and Amal Ahmed.
S3, Ep13 | Joe Manchin v The World
Manchin’s bullshit and the frustration of treating climate like a political football.
Manchin’s bullshit and the frustration of treating climate like a political football.
S3, Ep14 | Climate Behind Bars
Investigative journalist Alleen Brown joins to talk about how the climate crisis exacerbates the conditions of incarceration.
Investigative journalist Alleen Brown joins to talk about how the climate crisis exacerbates the conditions of incarceration.
S3, Ep15 | The Quiet Climate Emergency
The latest in climate news, from the IRA to Tay-Tay’s jet.
The latest in climate news, from the IRA to Tay-Tay’s jet.
S3, Ep16 | Devil in the IRA Details
Cutting through the noise to break down the good and the bad in the IRA.
Cutting through the noise to break down the good and the bad in the IRA.
S3, Ep17 | Amy and Mary Take a TV Break
A look at some of our favorite examples of climate stories in TV and film.
A look at some of our favorite examples of climate stories in TV and film.
S3, Ep18 | A FOX in the Newsroom
Evolondo Cooper joins us to talk through the connection between the shrinking local news landscape and right-wing climate disinformation campaigns
Evolondo Cooper joins us to talk through the connection between the shrinking local news landscape and right-wing climate disinformation campaigns
S3, Ep19 | Climate Colonialism 101
Pro Publica’s Abrahm Lustgarten joins to talk about his epic story on Barbados and what it says about climate colonialism in general.
Pro Publica’s Abrahm Lustgarten joins to talk about his epic story on Barbados and what it says about climate colonialism in general.
S3, Ep20 | Both Sides of the Mississippi
The connections between labor unions and the climate movement
The connections between labor unions and the climate movement
S3, Ep21 | Follow the Money, Eat the Rich
Akshat Rothi demystifies the complexities of climate finance
Akshat Rothi demystifies the complexities of climate finance
S3, Ep22 | Ask a Scientist with NASA’s Dr. Kate Marvel
All your most pressing climate science questions answered.
All your most pressing climate science questions answered.
S3, Ep23 | Hurricane Season Heats Up
Updates on Hurricane Ian, Manchin's failed permitting bill, discontent in Europe, and more.
Updates on Hurricane Ian, Manchin's failed permitting bill, discontent in Europe, and more.
S3, Ep24 | Reclaiming Identity Politics, with Olufemi Taiwo
On tokenism, reparations, and how identity politics intersects with the climate crisis.
On tokenism, reparations, and how identity politics intersects with the climate crisis.
S3, Ep25 | Climate Candidates to Watch in the Midterms
Climate candidates, climate cases, and extreme weather events.
Climate candidates, climate cases, and extreme weather events.
Season 2
Hot Take S2
S2, Ep1 | Media in Meltdown and Climate in Crisis, with Kendra Pierre-Louis
The media’s Me Too moment for journalists of color.
The media’s Me Too moment for journalists of color.
S2, Ep2 | Mary and Amy Watched “The Politician”
S2 of the Netflix show “The Politician” is heavily climate-focused, and we are here for it.
S2 of the Netflix show “The Politician” is heavily climate-focused, and we are here for it.
S2, Ep3 | Climate Bois Club, with Kate Aronoff
So many bois, so little time. Plus, Kate talks us through nationalizing oil.
So many bois, so little time. Plus, Kate talks us through nationalizing oil.
S2, Ep4 | Hate to Say We Told You So, with Brian Kahn
How to apply a climate lens to every story.
How to apply a climate lens to every story.
S2, Ep5 | Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Climate and Food? With David Tamarkin
A fascinating dive into the many, many intersections between food and climate.
A fascinating dive into the many, many intersections between food and climate.
S2, Ep6 | No Ordinary Pain: Katrina at 15 (with Story Collider)
A story about the story of Katrina, which Mary shared on the 15th anniversary, with Story Collider.
A story about the story of Katrina, which Mary shared on the 15th anniversary, with Story Collider.
S2, Ep7 | There’s No Climate Justice without Indigenous Sovereignty, with Rebecca Nagle
Cherokee reporter Rebecca Nagle breaks down why Indigenous sovereignty is critical to a just transition.
Cherokee reporter Rebecca Nagle breaks down why Indigenous sovereignty is critical to a just transition.
S2, Ep8 | Mary and Amy Watched “I May Destroy You”
Mary and Amy dig into how “I May Destroy You” is a stealth climate show.
Mary and Amy dig into how “I May Destroy You” is a stealth climate show.
S2, EP9 | Around the Way, with Drew Costley
The loss of local media and what it means for the climate beat.
The loss of local media and what it means for the climate beat.
S2, Ep10 | The Flyest Debate Ever, with Brian Kahn
A recap of the VP debate, with Earther’s Brian Kahn.
A recap of the VP debate, with Earther’s Brian Kahn.
S2, Ep11 | Political Instability =/ Planetary Instability, with Justin Worland
The many ways that political instability and climate crisis feed and exacerbate each other.
The many ways that political instability and climate crisis feed and exacerbate each other.
S2, Ep12 | All the Lives in the Balance, with Rachel Ramirez
A side of the climate crisis we don’t often see in the U.S.
A side of the climate crisis we don’t often see in the U.S.
S2, Ep13 | Mitch McConnell’s Cold, Dead Hands
A 2020 election recap with political consultant Rania Batrice.
A 2020 election recap with political consultant Rania Batrice.
S2, Ep14 | Making the Case, with Rihana Gunn-Wright
A look at the pernicious myth that Progressive values can’t win competitive political races.
A look at the pernicious myth that Progressive values can’t win competitive political races.
S2, Ep15 | 2020: The Shitshow
A look back at a year that included a pandemic, a major racial reckoning, and record-setting extreme weather events.
A look back at a year that included a pandemic, a major racial reckoning, and record-setting extreme weather events.
S2, Ep16 | No Better Time for Climate Reparations, with Tamara Toles O’Laughlin
A look at the history of the movement for climate reparations and why it’s time to implement it.
A look at the history of the movement for climate reparations and why it’s time to implement it.
S2, Ep17 | Blood for Oil, with Antonia Juhasz
The many ways that oil, war, and climate intersect.
The many ways that oil, war, and climate intersect.
S2, Ep18 | Two Sides to Every Story? With Lewis Wallace
The history and pernicious impact of both-sidesism
The history and pernicious impact of both-sidesism
S2, Ep19 | The Greenwashing Olympics, with Emily Atkin and Brian Kahn
A dramatic reading of “Donald J. Trump: An Environmental Hero.”
A dramatic reading of “Donald J. Trump: An Environmental Hero.”
S2, Ep20 | The Ultimate Abolition
To see the true toll of the climate crisis, you have to look at the impact on the most vulnerable populations.
To see the true toll of the climate crisis, you have to look at the impact on the most vulnerable populations.
S2, Ep21 | Hot and Cold with Rev Yearwood and The Coolest Show
A crossover episode with The Coolest Show, in which Rev Yearwood takes us through the history of the environmental movement and the various ways it has failed the civil rights movement for decades.
A crossover episode with The Coolest Show, in which Rev Yearwood takes us through the history of the environmental movement and the various ways it has failed the civil rights movement for decades.
S2, Ep22 | April 20 Is #FUBPDay
Reclaiming Earth Day and turning it into Fuck BP Day.
Reclaiming Earth Day and turning it into Fuck BP Day.
S2, Ep23 | Moving Fast and Breaking Sh*t
Maddie Stone is back for another conversation about Big Tech’s approach to climate change and climate journalism.
Maddie Stone is back for another conversation about Big Tech’s approach to climate change and climate journalism.
S2, Ep24 | What Covid and Climate Have in Common: Science Denial, with ProPublica’s Caroline Chen
Navigating the minefield where public health and climate intersect
Navigating the minefield where public health and climate intersect
S2, Ep25 | Big Oil Had a Bad Month (Which Means We Had a Good One)
The very bad month Big Oil had in May 2021.
The very bad month Big Oil had in May 2021.
Season 1
Hot Take S1
S1, Ep1 | Fangirl v Fangirl
How Mary and Amy met and started a podcast.
How Mary and Amy met and started a podcast.
S1, Ep2 | 2016-2017 in Review: The Hangover
A look at climate coverage in the lead-up and aftermath of the 2016 election.
A look at climate coverage in the lead-up and aftermath of the 2016 election.
S1, Ep3 | 2018: The Wake-Up Call
Climate scientists issue a clear warning and the media (sort of) starts to wake up.
Climate scientists issue a clear warning and the media (sort of) starts to wake up.
S1, Ep4 | 2019: It’s Go Time
In the wake of the IPCC report, youth climate organizers start to mobilize in a big way and various media outlets expand their coverage of the issue.
In the wake of the IPCC report, youth climate organizers start to mobilize in a big way and various media outlets expand their coverage of the issue.
S1, Ep5 | Jan 2020: No Chill, with Meera Subramanian
From the Australian bushfires to radioactive fracking, the climate story has no chill at all heading into 2020.
From the Australian bushfires to radioactive fracking, the climate story has no chill at all heading into 2020.
S1, Ep6 | Feb 2020: More Fucking Greenwashing! With Maddie Stone
Maddie Stone catches us up on the latest climate and tech stories.
Maddie Stone catches us up on the latest climate and tech stories.
S1, Ep7 | March 2020: Pandemic, Primaries, and Not Asking Permission, with Sarah Miller
Amidst the craziness of the pandemic and the primaries, we talk with Sarah Miller about making change outside of existing systems.
Amidst the craziness of the pandemic and the primaries, we talk with Sarah Miller about making change outside of existing systems.
S1, Ep8 | March 22, 2020: Seeing Corona Through Climate-Colored Glasses, with David Wallace-Wells
Everything the climate story has taught us about dealing with a pandemic.
Everything the climate story has taught us about dealing with a pandemic.
S1, Ep9 | Disaster Denialism with Dr. Samantha Montano
A disasterologist answers all of our questions about the intersection of Corona and climate.
A disasterologist answers all of our questions about the intersection of Corona and climate.
S1, Ep10 | So This Is Purgatory, with Eric Holthaus
How to remain optimistic amidst intersecting crises.
How to remain optimistic amidst intersecting crises.
S1, Ep11 | Season 1 Finale: Rum O’Clock!
A look at the ever-evolving Covid-climate story, plus some rum-fueled rants and dad jokes.
A look at the ever-evolving Covid-climate story, plus some rum-fueled rants and dad jokes.