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A Climate Change with Matt Matern
A Climate Change with Matt Matern is a weekly show featuring influential guests from government, business, activism, academia, and culture. The show serves to inform its audience with a focus on environmental and climate issues. Join us as we commit to making "a climate change." Similar to these great podcasts: TED Climate, Reversing Climate Change, Climate One, My Climate Journey, Volts, America Adapts, & A Matter Of Degrees.
Episodes
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Innovative Sustainability with Blue Tribe’s James McGregor
Matt Matern speaks with James McGregor, CEO of Blue Tribe. James discusses his transition to environmental work, repurposing solar panels, and a TV show…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Micro Grids Explained by Verde Watt’s Steven P. Wilburn
Matt Matern speaks with Steve Wilburn, CEO of Verde Watts, on Unite and Heal America. Steve discusses founding Verde Watts, focusing on efficient micro grids…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Breathe SoCal’s Marc Carrell Discusses Air Quality Improvements
Matt Matern chats with Marc Carrell, CEO of Breathe SoCal, about LA's air quality issues. They discuss efforts to reduce diesel truck pollution, wildfire smoke…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Nick Lapis of Californians Against Waste: Pioneering Plastic Reduction
Matt Matern speaks with Nick Lapis from Californians Against Waste. CAW, founded in 1977, initially focused on bottle deposits, now tackles plastic pollution…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Shelly Luce & Talia Walsh: Heal The Bay’s Environmental Insights
Matt speaks with Shelly Luce and Talia Walsh from Heal The Bay about waterway protection, wastewater recycling, and plastic waste reduction. They highlight the…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Mayor Rex Parris: Leading Lancaster’s Environmental Revolution
Matt speaks with Mayor Rex Parris of Lancaster. Mayor Rex discusses a voting rights case, his environmental advocacy, and Lancaster’s solar and hydrogen…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Bryn Lindblad on Climate Resolve’s Innovative Initiatives
Matt Matern talks with Bryn Lindblad from Climate Resolve about local climate action in LA. They discuss cool pavement, tree planting, and community-focused…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Scott Culbertson and Neysa Frechette, Friends of Ballona Wetlands
Matt Matern speaks with Scott Culbertson and Neysa Frechette from Friends of the Ballona Wetlands. They discuss the importance of the wetlands, restoration…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
CEO Cindy Montañez Discusses Urban Greening with TreePeople
Matt speaks with Cindy Montañez, CEO of TreePeople. Cindy discusses her journey, TreePeople's impact on tree planting, environmental education, and the…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Terry Tamminen, Former Secretary of the California EPA & President of 7th Generation Advisors
Matt Matern talks with Terry Tamminen, former Secretary of the California EPA, President of 7th Generation Advisors, author, about environmental issues.
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Bill Magavern, Policy Director of Coalition for Clean Air
Matt Matern speaks with Bill Magavern from the Coalition for Clean Air about their 50-year fight for clean air in California. He supports zero-emission goals…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Helen Avery Explores Green Finance Institute’s Sustainable Mission
Matt speaks with Helen Avery of the Green Finance Institute. They discuss mobilizing capital for a zero-carbon economy, highlighting the need for private…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Karly Matthews of American Conservation Coalition on the GOP’s Climate Action Plans
Matt Matern speaks with Karly Matthews, Communications Director of the American Conservation Coalition. Matthews discusses ACC's conservative environmental…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
John Marshall’s Potentinal Energy Coalition, Transforming the Climate Action Narrative
Matt speaks with John Marshall, founder of Potential Energy Coalition. Inspired by his child, Marshall uses marketing to communicate climate issues…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
NDRC’s Bob Deans Discusses Biden’s Climate Policies
Matt and Bob Deans from the NRDC discuss bipartisan environmental protection. Praises Matt Matern's community work, critiques Trump's rollbacks, and welcomes…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Climate Action Insights From Senator Ben Allen & Dr. Sweta Chakraborty
Matt Matern speaks with Senator Ben Allen about California’s environmental bills on single-use plastics, recyclable labeling, and microfiber filtration. They…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Rick Gates, Former Trump Advisor and Author of ”Wicked Game: An Insider’s Story”
Rick Gates discusses Biden's presidency, election integrity, the Capitol riot, and Trump's influence on the GOP. He calls for bipartisan election reforms and…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Pepperdine Professor Dan Schnur on California Politics
Matt Matern speaks with Dan Schnur, a political expert, discussing the recall of Governor Newsom, the rise of independent voters, and Trump's waning influence…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Author Blake Newhem on Writing, Cancer, & Creativity
Matt speaks with Blake Newhem, who shares his journey from ghostwriter to fiction author after a brain tumor diagnosis. Blake discusses his books and the…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Environmental Leadership with 27th District Assemblymember Ash Kalra
Assemblymember Ash Kalra discusses housing solutions, clean energy, and criminal justice reform with Matt Matern. Kalra supports phased homelessness solutions…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Assemblymember David Chiu on California’s Housing Crisis Solutions
Matt Matern speaks with Assemblymember David Chiu about homelessness, affordable housing, clean energy, and the EDD crisis. Chiu highlights the need for…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Michael Barrett: From Marine to Director at Working Wardrobes
Matt speaks with Michael Barrett, a former Marine now leading VetNet at Working Wardrobes. Michael shares his military background, recovery from an IED…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Author Mark Goulston on Healing Trauma and ’Surgical Empathy’
Dr. Mark Goulston shares his journey from depression to psychiatry, emphasizing "surgical empathy" and the HADA method to manage emotions. Inspired by a…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Senator Bob Wieckowski, Tackling Homelessness and Climate Change
California State Senator Bob Wieckowski discusses environmental policies, homelessness solutions, and arbitration clauses. He emphasizes renewable energy, ADUs…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Alison Hurst Is Transforming Lives at Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.)
Matt Matern speaks with Alison Hurst from Safe Place for Youth, which aids homeless youth in LA. S.P.Y. provides basic needs, case management, and housing…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Rob Miller, CMO of Hyperloop
Matt Matern speaks with Rob Miller, CMO of Hyperloop. They discuss high-speed, low-energy travel, regulatory challenges, a Midwest route, and environmental…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Former Hospital CEO & Author, Diana Hendel on Trauma & Recovery
Dr. Diana Hendel speaks about her career and a traumatic 2009 hospital shooting. She shares how the event led to her PTSD diagnosis and discusses co-authoring…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager on Pandemic Challenges & Community Resilience
Matt Matern speaks with Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager about her work in the California Assembly, focusing on homelessness, housing, healthcare, and…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Rick Gates on Capitol Riot, Trumpism, and GOP Evolution
Matt Matern speaks with former Trump campaign chairman, Rick Gates. Rick discusses the GOP's transformation under Trump, claims 2020 election fraud, and…