Citizens' Climate Lobby

Citizens\' Climate Lobby
Citizens' Climate Lobby

Official podcast for climate heroes from Citizens\' Climate Lobby. We\'re creating the political will for a livable world.

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    Hot Mess Part Five: The Emotional Web of Climate Skepticism

    This episode of Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Led to Political Chaos explores the emotional and psychological forces that fueled climate skepticism and the role of media and fossil fuel interests in amplifying doubt. It examines how the once bipartisan approach to climate action fractured, with key players like conservative media and environmental activists shaping public perceptions. The episode highlights how emotional manipulation and misinformation campaigns delayed meaningful climate action and offers insights into reclaiming the narrative for a bipartisan path forward. Guest Descriptions Chelsea Henderson Host of RepublicEn's Eco Right Speaks Podcast. Author of Glacial: The Untold Story of Climate Politics. Chelsea provides a deep dive into the role of conservative media in spreading climate skepticism and the political challenges surrounding cap-and-trade policies. Katie Zakrzewski Co-host of Green Tea Party Radio. Katie discusses how fear-based environmental messaging and divisive protest strategies alienated potential allies, leading to unintended negative impacts. Links to Organizations Mentioned RepublicEn: https://republicen.org Home of Eco Right Speaks Podcast. Green Tea Party Radio: https://greenteapartyradio.com Union of Concerned Scientists: https://www.ucsusa.org Citizens Climate Education: https://citizensclimateeducation.org Inside Climate News: https://insideclimatenews.org The Guardian’s Climate Reporting: https://theguardian.com/environment Three Compelling Quotes Chelsea Henderson:"Rush Limbaugh didn’t just challenge climate science; he weaponized it to dismantle bipartisan efforts, turning climate action into a partisan battleground." Katie Zakreski:"Fear-based environmental messaging created not action but paralysis—fueling despair rather than empowering solutions." Peterson Toscano:"By exploiting our emotional vulnerabilities, the fossil fuel industry delayed action and protected profits at the expense of the planet." Join the Conversation:Follow and engage with us on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and join the discussion using #CitizensClimateRadio.Call or text our listener voicemail line: (619) 512-9646 (+1 if calling from outside the USA).Email us at radio @ citizensclimate.org.

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Official podcast for climate heroes from Citizens\' Climate Lobby. We\'re creating the political will for a livable world.

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