Wake Up, New York! A Sunrise NYC Podcast

Sunrise Movement NYC

Does the climate crisis terrify you? Does the Green New Deal sound big and confusing? Why is the Green New Deal the solution, and what would it look like in the lives of individual New Yorkers? Who is Sunrise? Join us on this journey as we explore what the Green New Deal is, learn more about how we can make it happen in our city, and realize our dreams for a Green New Future — together. Sunrise NYC releases a pair of episodes every month that explore timely topics in and around New York City. Get Involved with the Movement at sunrise-nyc.org.

Episodes

  1. 11/17/2021

    Fighting Fossil Fuels: Here at Home

    You may have heard about the North Brooklyn Pipeline fight, but why are we fighting? Join us as we explore the implications of fossil fuel infrastructure on social, economic, and racial justice, as well as how New York climate change legislation like the CLCPA is currently being violated by pipeline construction. Finally, we will discuss ways that we can all get involved in the fight against fossil fuels! We heard from legislators, journalists and frontline activists in NYC and beyond including NYS Senator Julia Salazar, Molly Taft, Joye Braun, JK Canepa and Sunrisers Sasha, Nikki, and Maya. Visit Sane Energy’s You are Here Map: https://www.youareheremap.org/ to learn about fossil fuel projects in your area and their impact on the local communities. You can also visit https://www.saneenergy.org/nonbkpipeline to learn more about the impact of the North Brooklyn Pipeline. This episode of Wake Up, New York! was produced by Frankie James Albin, Natalie Bartfay, Jilly Edgar, Valerie Goetz, Sophie Hayssen, Hillary McDonald, Nikki Luna Paz, Ritvik Vasudevan, and your hosts – Paola Sanchez, and Jenna Tipaldo. This episode was edited by Paola Sanchez This episode was mixed by Jilly Edgar Our music is composed and performed by Janet May. Special thanks to Julia Salazar, Molly Taft, Joye Braun and JK Canepa, and Sunrisers Sasha, Nikki, and Maya. To learn more and get involved, visit us online at sunrise-nyc.org and on social media @sunrisemvmtnyc.

    28 min
  2. 08/16/2021

    Good Jobs for All: How to Build a Green Economy that Works for Everyone

    This week, we continue our conversation about Good Jobs for All with Sunrisers Mia and Veekas, Professor Matt Huber, and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).  You may have heard of the Green New Deal or the Civilian Climate Corps and thought, “what does that mean for me and my community?” After hearing the news from the IPCC report, you might be wondering how to put political pressure on your representatives to pass climate legislation or secure funding for green energy in our infrastructure bill. We can and we must get millions of people back to work in good-paying jobs building a sustainable, just, and people-centered economy. But what does a just transition for unions and other workers look like? How can organizers help push this legislation? How can you get involved in the movement? Listen in and learn about how Good Jobs for All works for you and your future, how to put pressure on your politicians, how to get your community involved, and more! ––– A transcript of this episode is available on our website. To learn more and get involved, visit us online at sunrise-nyc.org and on social media @sunrisemvmtnyc. This episode of Wake Up, New York! was produced by Frankie James Albin, Natalie Bartfay, Jilly Edgar, Hillary McDonald, and your hosts – Paola Sanchez and Jenna Tipaldo. This episode was edited and mixed by Natalie Bartfay. Our music is composed and performed by Janet May. Special thanks to Sunrise members Veekas and Mia, Adriano Espaillat, and Matt Huber.

    32 min
  3. 04/30/2021

    Green New Deal for Public Housing: Why Do We Need It?

    In April, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders reintroduced the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act at the federal level. In this episode, we are talking about the history of New York City public housing (NYCHA), where it is today, and why we must enact a Green New Deal for Public Housing in New York City. We speak with current tenants Jasmin Sanchez, Romaine Singleton, La Keesha Taylor, and Cesar Yoc to hear about their experiences living in NYCHA housing, and why the time for change is now. Check out gnd4ph.com to learn more about this tenant-led, activist-supported movement. Call your representatives to tell them that we cannot wait any longer for a Green New Deal for Public Housing. Tune in to our next episode in which we talk more about GND4PH, and how we can actually make it happen, together. ––– A transcript of this episode is available on our website. If you’re interested in getting involved in Sunrise Movement NYC, check out our new member sign-up form, or find us at sunrise-nyc.org. This episode of Wake Up, New York! was produced by Frankie James Albin, Natalie Bartfay, Joel Machado, Hillary McDonald, Josh Stark, and your hosts – Paola Sanchez, Gio Santalucia, and Jenna Tipaldo. This episode was edited by Natalie Bartfay and mixed by Josh Stark. Our music is composed and performed by Janet May. Special thanks to Arthur Borden-Heilman as well as to Jon Kirsch, Susie Nakash, and Nikki Luna Paz.

    42 min

About

Does the climate crisis terrify you? Does the Green New Deal sound big and confusing? Why is the Green New Deal the solution, and what would it look like in the lives of individual New Yorkers? Who is Sunrise? Join us on this journey as we explore what the Green New Deal is, learn more about how we can make it happen in our city, and realize our dreams for a Green New Future — together. Sunrise NYC releases a pair of episodes every month that explore timely topics in and around New York City. Get Involved with the Movement at sunrise-nyc.org.