Hot Mess: How Climate Consensus Turned Into Political Chaos is an eight-part series hosted by Peterson Toscano that uncovers the untold stories behind the rise and fall of bipartisan efforts to address climate change in the United States.

In this first episode, Peterson Toscano takes listeners back to a time when political cooperation on climate issues was possible. The episode explores the beginnings of climate politics in the 1960s, including early warnings about carbon emissions and surprising cross-party collaborations that are difficult to imagine today.

• The origins of climate politics in the 1960s.
• Bipartisan collaboration on environmental legislation.
• Early climate activism from figures across the political spectrum..

Chelsea Henderson Chelsea hosts RepublicEn’s Eco Right Speaks podcast and has long advocated for conservative-led climate solutions. In this episode, she shares her insights into the early days of bipartisan cooperation and the conservative movement's role in addressing climate change.

“We must prevent the overheating of our planet, and that will take decisive action from everyone.” – Audio clip from Margaret Thatcher.

“Nancy Pelosi and Newt Gingrich sitting on the same couch, talking about the climate, alongside Al Sharpton and Pat Robertson—truly, a coalition that seems unimaginable today.” – Peterson Toscano.

• 00:05:15 – Lyndon B. Johnson's 1965 climate briefing: The earliest official recognition of climate threats.
• 00:12:45 – Richard Nixon established key environmental protections, marking bipartisan action.
• 00:18:30 – Margaret Thatcher addresses the United Nations about the risks of climate change internationally.
• 00:22:15 – 2008 We Can Solve It bipartisan climate campaign featuring Nancy Pelosi, Newt Gingrich, Rev. All Sharpton, and Rev. Pat Robertson brought together unlikely allies to tackle climate change.

Resources Mentioned:

• RepublicEN https://republicen.org/
• Glacial: The Inside Story of Climate Politics by Chelsea Henderson https://turnerpublishing.com/products/glacial-the-inside-story-of-climate-politics?srsltid=AfmBOorxPf93ogFUAc3tAeaVDEPGipWLwlgomJa2dJl6m57-dCMcJhV_

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In this episode of Green Tea Party Radio, host Katie Zakrzewski discusses the intensification of hurricanes in the face of climate change and how conservative approaches can offer innovative, market-driven solutions. Katie explores the impact of two recent hurricanes, Helene and Milton, on coastal communities and advocates for practical, resilient infrastructure to combat future natural disasters. As always, she emphasizes the importance of balancing environmental stewardship with conservative values, including economic growth and private-sector innovation. Katie also provides actionable steps for listeners to get involved in their local communities.

Key Takeaways:

1. Hurricane Intensification & Climate Change: Rising global temperatures contribute to stronger, more frequent hurricanes, with hotter oceans fueling storm intensification.
2. Conservative Solutions: Katie advocates for disaster recovery, flood control systems, and market-driven solutions such as storm-resistant technologies and green infrastructure.
3. Innovation Over Regulation: Instead of strict mandates, Katie encourages resilience and technological advancements to mitigate the effects of climate change on natural disasters.
4. Pro-Life Connection: Katie argues that climate change is a pro-life issue and that conservatives must lead the charge in addressing it to protect future generations.
5. Calls to Action: Register to vote, become a certified storm spotter, and engage your local politicians to advocate for infrastructure improvements.

Quotable Moments:

• "Conservatives need to step up and acknowledge that climate change is a pro-life issue."
• "Warmer oceans are fueling stronger hurricanes, and it's time we invest in resilient infrastructure to protect our communities."

Resources & Links:

• National Weather Service Storm Spotter Program
• Citizens Climate Lobby - Conservative Caucus: Citizens Climate Lobby
• RepublicEn.org - Eco-Right Climate Action: RepublicEn
• National Hurricane Center - Hurricane Forecasts: National Hurricane Center
• Voter Registration: USA.gov Register to Vote

"If you're not a pro-life Catholic, I might argue that you're not Catholic at all."

Description: In this episode, host Katie Zakrzewski explores environmental stewardship from a conservative Roman Catholic perspective. With a solid commitment to faith-based values, Katie discusses practical solutions for addressing environmental challenges without compromising core conservative and Christian beliefs. The conversation covers vital issues such as sustainable resource management, responsible consumption, and the role of individuals and communities in protecting God's creation.

Throughout the episode, Katie emphasizes the importance of faithful stewardship, drawing inspiration from scripture and Church teachings.

Katie Zakrzewski emphasizes a strong commitment to the pro-life stance, which she views as central to her identity as a Catholic. For her, being pro-life primarily means opposing abortion and protecting the unborn, and she suggests that this is a defining belief for Catholics. However, she also acknowledges Pope Francis's call for a broader, more holistic pro-life perspective, which includes caring for vulnerable populations like children affected by hunger and war. Katie critiques conservatives who focus solely on abortion while neglecting other life issues, such as health care, and believes that true pro-life values should encompass a wider range of concerns beyond just anti-abortion advocacy.

Overall, her beliefs reflect a mix of traditional Catholic pro-life views with an openness to the expanded definition of "pro-life" as promoted by Pope Francis, which calls for care for all forms of life and social justice.

Key Takeaways:

1. Conservative Values & Environmentalism: How environmental care aligns with the Christian responsibility to be stewards of creation.
2. Practical Strategies: Simple, everyday actions that reflect both conservative values and environmental responsibility.
3. Faith-Based Perspectives: How scripture supports environmental stewardship, focusing on Genesis and the teachings of Pope Francis on care for creation.

4. Laudato Si’ is Pope Francis’s encyclical that calls for global action to combat environmental degradation and climate change, emphasizing the moral responsibility to care for our common home.

   Link to Laudato Si’: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html

5. Individual Responsibility: The power of local, community-led solutions to environmental problems.
6. Katie's Faith Journey: Personal stories of how her faith drives her passion for environmentalism.
7. Upcoming Topics: Sneak peek at future episodes, including guest interviews with faith leaders discussing moral responsibility toward the planet.

Quotable Moments:

• "We are called to care for the earth, not just because it's good for us, but because it's God's creation."
• "Faithful stewardship is about taking personal responsibility for how we live, consume, and care for the world God entrusted to us."

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