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“Public Transit is a Right, Not a Commodity”: An Interview with Jovanka Beckles

The longtime Richmond, California-based activist discusses her campaign for AC Transit Board of Directors, the urgency of implementing a Green New Deal at the local level, and public transit as an avenue for achieving environmental and racial equity.

Molly RobinsonSeptember 22, 2020featured, Interview, Interview show, interviewComment

“Your liberation has to be tied to their liberation”: An Interview with Leslie Fields

The Sierra Club’s Director of Environmental Justice describes her team’s model of supporting local communities who are fighting injustices, and gives advice to white groups working alongside groups of color.

Sam ZacherAugust 8, 2019Interview show, interview, communities, environmental racism, raceComment

Multiracial Populism Will Deliver Climate Justice: An Interview with Heather McGhee

The outgoing president of Demos reflects on her Meet the Press moment, speculates on how youth activists can game right-wing media, dishes on how to play the inside game, and explains what her work on race says about how to make broad, popular demands.

Johnathan GuyAugust 6, 2019Interview show, Interview, race, activism, strategy, messagingComment

"There Is Space to Come Together": An Interview with Representative Chloe Maxmin

We sat down with Maine State Representative Chloe Maxmin to talk about Maine’s Green New Deal, collaborating with labor, and climate organizing in rural communities.

Johnathan GuyJuly 15, 2019Interview show, interview, rural, elections, strategy, laborComment

Communities Speak for Themselves: An Interview with Adrienne Hollis

We talked with Dr. Adrienne Hollis about her work at Union of Concerned Scientists, the power of spreading information, and the need for environmental justice communities to have a seat at the table.