Political Heat

Amy Mount
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Political Heat

Political Heat is here to make sense of climate politics. We know the science tells us to phase out fossil fuels. But it’s politics that will determine how we do that, whose voices matter in decision-making, who will benefit - and who might lose out. Host Amy Mount brings two decades’ experience of environmental politics, policy and organising. She interviews a different guest each episode. You’ll hear from seasoned Westminster operators, savvy campaigners, business representatives, opinion pollsters, and more. Look out for new episodes every Wednesday. Keep in touch! - Subscribe to the free newsletter that accompanies this podcast at https://politicalheat.substack.com/ - Email PoliticalHeatPod@gmail.com - Follow @PoliticalHeat24 on Twitter/X. Edited by Sarah Eldridge. Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

  1. 3 JUL

    When is protest powerful?

    What role do protests play in climate activism? How have tactics changed over time? And when is controversy constructive? Amy talks with Hannah Martin, Co Executive Director at Green New Deal Rising, which is a movement of young people fighting to stop climate change.  Produced and presented by Amy Mount.  Edited by Sarah Eldridge.  For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

    46 min

  2. 26 JUN

    Do local communities make a difference?

    Why is it important to think about the places we live, work and experience, when responding to climate change? Why do local communities matter to climate action - and vice versa? And what opportunities and constraints do communities face?  Amy talks with Danielle Walker-Palmour, the Director of Friends Provident Foundation, which works towards a fair and sustainable economic system. Danielle’s rich experience spans social investment and social policy in a number of fields. Produced and presented by Amy Mount.  Edited by Sarah Eldridge.  For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

    41 min

  3. 12 JUN

    Can the Anthropocene be awesome?

    Is a better world possible? Why are the stories we tell so important in the politics of climate? And what’s the relationship between social and environmental tipping points?  Amy talks with Solitaire Townsend, co-founder and Chief Solutionist at “change agency” Futerra. Produced and presented by Amy Mount.  Edited by Sarah Eldridge.  For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

    45 min

  4. 5 JUN

    How can backbenchers defeat the government?

    How can Parliament force progress on climate when the Government is resistant? What does it take for backbench MPs to amend legislation? And how does their power wax and wane as the composition of Parliament changes? Amy talks with Isabella Gornall, who is Founder and Chair of Seahorse Environmental, a politics and communications agency.  Produced and presented by Amy Mount.  Edited by Sarah Eldridge.  For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

    45 min

  5. 30 MAY

    How can Scotland get back on track?

    How did scrapping a climate target bring down a First Minister? What would a good transition to net zero look like in Scotland? And what should be the climate priorities for the Scottish Government's new leadership? Amy talks with Miriam Brett, Co-Director of the Future Economy Scotland think tank. Future Economy Scotland is non-partisan and aims to create a new economy that is, in its words, “democratic, sustainable and just”. Produced and presented by Amy Mount.  Edited by Sarah Eldridge.  For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

    39 min

  6. 22 MAY

    What is the state's role in climate investment?

    How can the government drive investment into the net zero transition? What opportunities and constraints does it face? And why did the Labour Party adopt - and then drop - its £28bn green investment commitment? Amy talks with Carys Roberts, one of the UK’s leading thinkers on economic policy. She’s executive director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, a progressive think tank. Produced and presented by Amy Mount.  Edited by Sarah Eldridge.  For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

    42 min

  7. 8 MAY

    Should the climate movement be fighting for beauty?

    How has climate politics in the UK been shaped by this country’s longer history of environmentalism? Do economic arguments fully capture what’s at stake in climate policy? And how can we navigate tensions between action for the climate and the countryside? Amy talks with Dame Fiona Reynolds, a former Director-General of the National Trust, and author of The Fight for Beauty: Our Path to a Better Future. Produced and presented by Amy Mount.  Edited by Sarah Eldridge.  For more insights and references, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

    40 min

  8. 1 MAY

    How did the Climate Change Act happen?

    Why was the Climate Change Act such an important moment of UK leadership? Why did it happen when it did? And what were the politics that made it possible? Amy talks with Baroness Bryony Worthington, who campaigned for and then drafted the legislation.  Produced and presented by Amy Mount.  Edited by Sarah Eldridge.  For more insights and references, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

    41 min
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Political Heat is here to make sense of climate politics. We know the science tells us to phase out fossil fuels. But it’s politics that will determine how we do that, whose voices matter in decision-making, who will benefit - and who might lose out. Host Amy Mount brings two decades’ experience of environmental politics, policy and organising. She interviews a different guest each episode. You’ll hear from seasoned Westminster operators, savvy campaigners, business representatives, opinion pollsters, and more. Look out for new episodes every Wednesday. Keep in touch! - Subscribe to the free newsletter that accompanies this podcast at https://politicalheat.substack.com/ - Email PoliticalHeatPod@gmail.com - Follow @PoliticalHeat24 on Twitter/X. Edited by Sarah Eldridge. Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

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  • Creator
    Amy Mount
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    15
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    © Copyright 2024 Amy Mount
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