Political Heat

By: Amy Mount
  • Summary

  • Political Heat is here to make sense of climate politics. We know the science tells us to phase out fossil fuels. But it’s politics that will determine how we do that, whose voices matter in decision-making, who will benefit - and who might lose out. Host Amy Mount brings two decades’ experience of environmental politics, policy and organising. She interviews a different guest each episode. You’ll hear from seasoned Westminster operators, savvy campaigners, business representatives, opinion pollsters, and more. Look out for new episodes every Wednesday. Keep in touch! - Subscribe to the free newsletter that accompanies this podcast at https://politicalheat.substack.com/ - Email PoliticalHeatPod@gmail.com - Follow @PoliticalHeat24 on Twitter/X. Edited by Sarah Eldridge. Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
    Copyright 2024 Amy Mount
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Episodes
  • When is protest powerful?
    Jul 3 2024

    What role do protests play in climate activism? How have tactics changed over time? And when is controversy constructive?

    Amy talks with Hannah Martin, Co Executive Director at Green New Deal Rising, which is a movement of young people fighting to stop climate change.

    Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

    Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

    For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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    46 mins
  • Do local communities make a difference?
    Jun 26 2024

    Why is it important to think about the places we live, work and experience, when responding to climate change? Why do local communities matter to climate action - and vice versa? And what opportunities and constraints do communities face?

    Amy talks with Danielle Walker-Palmour, the Director of Friends Provident Foundation, which works towards a fair and sustainable economic system. Danielle’s rich experience spans social investment and social policy in a number of fields.

    Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

    Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

    For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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    41 mins
  • Can the Anthropocene be awesome?
    Jun 12 2024

    Is a better world possible? Why are the stories we tell so important in the politics of climate? And what’s the relationship between social and environmental tipping points?

    Amy talks with Solitaire Townsend, co-founder and Chief Solutionist at “change agency” Futerra.

    Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

    Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

    For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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    45 mins

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