• EP06: Wildfires
    Aug 10 2024

    In the season finale of “Heatwaves of Change”, hosts Portia Cook and Mia Daly explore the global impact of wildfires.

    In this episode, Portia and Mia talk with researcher Brad Wham, Dr. Shantanu Jathar, and firefighter Kyle Lyman about the rising frequency and intensity of wildfires, driven by both natural and human factors. They explain the different types of wildfires, debunk myths about fire and firefighting, and explore the impact of these fires on climate change, public health, and democratic processes. They also share personal stories from the Marshall Fire in Colorado, highlighting the challenges faced by firefighters and residents.

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    39 mins
  • EP05: Climate Refugees
    Jul 2 2024

    In this episode, "Heatwaves of Change" unpacks the topic of climate refugees. We explore the environmental, social, and political impact of climate induced displacement all around the globe.

    This season of "Heatwaves of Change" is a journey into the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our world. We talk about the misconceptions surrounding climate refugees in today's world.

    Our upcoming episode will delve into the topic of wildfires. With each installment, we'll peel back the layers of mis and disinformation, offering truth on these urgent issues.

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    38 mins
  • EP04: Oil & Gas Industries
    May 13 2024

    In this episode, "Heatwaves of Change" delves into the greasy truths surrounding the oil and gas industry. We explore the use of oil and gas in the United States, and confront the health and climate consequences that come with it. Additionally, we dissect the largest oil spill in American history - the BP Gulf spill.

    Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change" is a journey into the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our world. In this investigative journalism podcast, we expose the political influence held by the oil and gas industry and unravel the web of misinformation surrounding it.

    Upcoming episodes will delve into climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, and Indigenous land rights. With each installment, we'll peel back the layers of mis and disinformation, offering truth on these urgent issues.

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    42 mins
  • EP03: Fast Fashion
    Mar 22 2024

    Welcome to Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change". This season, we’re exploring the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our earth, society, culture, and politics. Join your hosts Portia Cook and Mia Daly as they explore the effects of climate change in our real world.

    In this episode we are unraveling the threads on the fast fashion industry. We're going beyond the online fashion trends and and diving into the real world consequences of the fast fashion industry. We share real life stories and interviews from community members and those who work in fast fashion. This is one of the most pressing issues of our time - now is the time to get educated about your clothing consumption!

    Join us on the next episode on oil and gas. Our upcoming episodes for season two will explore topics like climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, and Indigenous land. Each episode we’ll unravel the web of mis and disinformation, offering perspectives on these pressing issues.

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    41 mins
  • EP02: Social Media Algorithms
    Feb 23 2024

    Welcome to Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change". This season, we’re exploring the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our earth, society, culture, and politics. Join your hosts Portia Cook and Mia Daly as they explore the effects of climate change in our real world.

    This episode is all about social media. In this episode, we will help you understand how social media algorithms contribute to the spread of misinformation and disinformation online. We're going beyond the memes and trends and diving into the real world consequences of the online spread of false information.

    Join us on the journey in our new season exploring topics like community, climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, fast fashion, indigenous land, and the oil and gas industry. Each episode we’ll unravel the web of mis and disinformation, offering perspectives on these pressing issues.

    Sources:

    Jenny King and CP24 news anchor https://youtu.be/xgJ-xwXZ0zA?feature=shared Mit Sloan https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/mit-sloan-research-about-social-media-misinformation-and-elections Temple University https://news.temple.edu/news/2021-11-09/study-shows-verified-users-are-among-biggest-culprits-when-it-comes-sharing-fake ISDG Global https://www.isdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Deny-Deceive-Delay-Vol.-2.pdf Pew Reaserch https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/fact-sheet/social-media-and-news-fact-sheet/ Pew Reaserch https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/09/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-climate-change/ Pew Reaserch https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2021/11/22/the-future-of-digital-spaces-and-their-role-in-democracy/ Boston University https://www.bu.edu/articles/2023/tweets-ads-and-lies-researchers-are-fighting-against-climate-misinformation/#:~:text=They%20analyzed%20over%2022%2C000%20tweets,information%20about%20the%20climate%20crisis. Pew Reaserch https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2016/12/15/many-americans-believe-fake-news-is-sowing-confusion/ FMA https://freemusicarchive.org/music/aldous-ichnite/discography FMA https://freemusicarchive.org/music/aldous-ichnite/discography Shimona Kee https://youtu.be/oKrNGYwB9zU?feature=shared Robin Burke- CU Original audio Hamid Qahri-Saremi- CSU Original audio
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    42 mins
  • EP01: Misinformation and Disinformation
    Jan 19 2024

    Welcome to Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change". This season, we’re exploring the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our earth, society, culture, and politics. Join your hosts Portia Cook and Mia Daly as they explore the effects of climate change in our real world.

    This episode is all about the basics. We are breaking down the difference between misinformation and disinformation and how both manifest in our media, news, and politics. We explore the trust between the public and the media and how that effects our current climate crisis.

    Join us on the journey in our new season exploring topics like social media algorithms, community, climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, fast fashion, indigenous land, and the oil and gas industry. Each episode we’ll unravel the web of mis and disinformation, offering perspectives on these pressing issues.

    Source Material:

    Mysterious Investigative https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=635271870 Audio source: FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #635271870 Virus https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=452598603 Audio source: FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #452598603 War Machine https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=545963503 Audio source: Jamendo Adobe Stock Asset ID: #545963503 Uplifting Ambient Corporate https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=692538048 Audio source: Jamendo Adobe Stock Asset ID: #692538048 Barack Obama https://youtu.be/LH6kq3HhjgQ?si=NKVb2jRT7I-NfwkI Account: Standford University Description: Former U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a keynote address about how information is created and consumed, and the threat that disinformation poses to democracy. Maria Ressa https://youtu.be/LanpXtqMb4E?si=TvFdFhEJudqYp9Nk Account: Nobel Prize Description: 2021, Maria Ressa on the difference between misinformation and disinformation Hidden Power of Words https://youtu.be/sUjBt328Tx8?si=rVCTklzrWxOI6c7t Account: Sehnend Description: The Hidden Power Of Words Amy Harder https://youtu.be/vwipDbEQtYg?si=Us8v9zgNJpUTxXf- Account: CBS News Description: A report from Axios says climate change is a growing target for false news stories. Amy Harder, an energy and climate change reporter, joins CBSN to discuss what's behind the rise. Tom Harris https://youtu.be/Qdg4uQW8Dlg?si=ybFzs52PSOKIu9CA Account: Fox News Description: International Climate Science Coalition Executive Director Tom Harris discusses how he was once a climate alarmist but now sees it as a scam on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’
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    16 mins