Series Finale
When he first ran for President, Donald Trump was called the "chaos candidate". And to bitter end, that has been borne out. But another kind of radical change has happened over the last four years, often out of the headl…
Trump on Earth
The political landscape and the natural world collide in Trump on Earth, a podcast dedicated to chronicling the ongoing intersection of environmental policy and the maneuvers of Donald Trump and his political network. This isn't just about headlines; it's a deep dive into the real-world consequences of regulatory shifts, public lands disputes, and the changing rhetoric around climate science. Each episode unpacks the latest developments, from cabinet appointments and legislative pushes to the quieter administrative actions that reshape how America interacts with its environment. We analyze the strategies, track the players, and explore the tangible impacts on everything from air quality standards to conservation efforts. For anyone trying to navigate the complex and often contentious dialogue surrounding our planet's future within this specific political framework, this podcast provides essential context and clarity. Tune in for a focused examination of how policy decisions made in Washington reverberate across the country and the globe.
Episodes
"Sound science is not leading the decisions made by this nation."
There have been a number of changes in how the EPA, under President Trump, uses science. It has come with much criticism, including from former EPA officials. On this episode, we hear from a veteran EPA scientist on what…
Trump's Last Act: Drilling in the Arctic Refuge
The outgoing president has a few orders of business he'd like to take care of before January 20. Among them is a controversial plan to drill for oil in the country's largest stretch of untouched wilderness. The Arctic Na…
What does Biden's win mean for the environment and the fight to rein in climate change?
President-Elect Biden ran as a moderate Democrat, but he also campaigned on an aggressive climate platform. How much of that agenda he can pursue could rest on who controls the US Senate, pending results of two runoff el…
How the Environment is Playing in Swing States
On this episode, we're looking at what role climate change and other environmental issues could play in deciding the election. We check in with reporters in three major battleground states--Michigan, Pennsylvania and Flo…
Will 2020 be the Year of the Climate Voter?
As Election Day nears, a majority of registered voters in the United States say climate change will be an important issue in making their choice for president. That's according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted o…
Trump vs the Courts
Many of President Trump's environmental actions have faced court challenges. So how's the administration doing? First we hear from Ann Carlson, professor of environmental law at UCLA about a climate change case just adde…
Losing RBG
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a feminist icon in the U.S., as one of the first women in many of the roles and rooms she found herself in over her life. Her death and the subsequent race by the Trump administration to confirm h…
Labor Unions and Environmentalists Join Forces to Defeat Trump
President Trump calls himself a "great environmentalist" while at the same time gutting environmental protections and questioning the science around climate change. He often explains his actions by claiming regulations a…
Why the Trump Administration is Rolling Back a Climate Rule that Big Oil Actually Likes
Trump's EPA recently announced that it was rolling back yet another big Obama-era climate rule. This time, the target was a rule on oil and gas emissions of methane, the powerful greenhouse gas that is the main component…
