Back in 2016 the US Supreme Court established that the University of Texas could continue to consider race as a factor in admissions, in order to ensure a diverse student body. At that time Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg declared, “I don’t expect that we’re going to see another affirmative action case, at least in education.” … Continue reading Rod Graham: The Fight Over Affirmative Action → This article and podcast Rod Graham: The Fight Over Affirmative Action appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

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Rod Graham: The Fight Over Affirmative Action

When momentum starts to build, people like to exclaim, “Now we’re cooking with gas!” Well, a recent study out of Stanford University might have us re-thinking that expression. The study found that methane leaking from stoves inside U.S. homes has the same climate impact as about half a million gasoline-powered cars and, furthermore, that these … Continue reading Eric Lebel: Cooking With Gas? → This article and podcast Eric Lebel: Cooking With Gas? appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Eric Lebel: Cooking With Gas?

We hear a lot about solar and wind power, but a renewable source of clean energy that continues to be largely untapped is the ocean. According to the US Energy Information Administration, the annual energy potential of waves off the coasts of the United States is 2.64 trillion kilowatt hours, or the equivalent of about … Continue reading Andrea Copping: The Latest on Marine Energy Projects → This article and podcast Andrea Copping: The Latest on Marine Energy Projects appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Andrea Copping: The Latest on Marine Energy Projects

An icon of 20th Century journalism, Walter Cronkite, once said, “The profession of journalism ought to be about telling people what they need to know – not what they want to know.” That quote was never more relevant than today. This week on Sea Change Radio we speak with two reporters. First we talk about … Continue reading Global Investigative Journalism Network + Pandemic Plastic Use → This article and podcast Global Investigative Journalism Network + Pandemic Plastic Use appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Global Investigative Journalism Network + Pandemic Plastic Use

People sometimes like to quote that Bible passage about “an eye for an eye” when justifying a punitive criminal justice system focused on retribution and vengeance. Others like to repeat a saying often attributed to Ghandi, that “an eye for an eye will leave the whole world blind.” This week on Sea Change Radio, we … Continue reading Celia Ouellette: The Business of Punishment in America (re-broadcast) → This article and podcast Celia Ouellette: The Business of Punishment in America (re-broadcast) appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Celia Ouellette: The Business of Punishment in America (re-broadcast)

The Marshall Fire that swept through the Boulder, Colorado area in the last days of 2021 seemed to be an aberration – a destructive wildfire raging while just a few miles away, skiers took turns through Rocky Mountain powder. But as we are learning on a daily basis, climate change predictably creates unpredictable weather events. … Continue reading Bob Berwyn of Inside Climate News on the New Normal → This article and podcast Bob Berwyn of Inside Climate News on the New Normal appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Bob Berwyn of Inside Climate News on the New Normal

New iterations of the smartphone often focus on bells, whistles and other fancy features, when what we all really want for our devices are batteries that last longer. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with technology writer and battery expert Daniel Oberhaus about the latest developments in the energy storage space. We learn about the … Continue reading Daniel Oberhaus: Our Super-Charged Future (re-broadcast) → This article and podcast Daniel Oberhaus: Our Super-Charged Future (re-broadcast) appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Daniel Oberhaus: Our Super-Charged Future (re-broadcast)

The next time you sip on a drink from a straw, you may want to think twice because humans are producing an inordinate amount of plastic waste on straws alone. Plastic straws are one of the leading contributors to ocean trash, they take up to 200 years to decompose and they can’t be recycled.  Every … Continue reading The Last Straw: Mark Marinozzi + Romain Troublé (re-broadcast) → This article and podcast The Last Straw: Mark Marinozzi + Romain Troublé (re-broadcast) appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

The Last Straw: Mark Marinozzi + Romain Troublé (re-broadcast)

For environmentalists “agriculture” can be something of a dirty word, associated with other words such as, pesticides, water consumption, pollutants, and deforestation. Not all environmentalists have these negative associations, though. Some, like my guest today, are working to re-fashion agricultural practices so that they actually help to reverse environmental damage. This week on Sea Change … Continue reading Joe Brewer: Farms of the Future (re-broadcast) → This article and podcast Joe Brewer: Farms of the Future (re-broadcast) appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Joe Brewer: Farms of the Future (re-broadcast)

Come election season, some of us who live in solidly “blue” states like California or New York take our activist selves on the road to so-called “swing states,” where our door-knocking will make the most impact. One possible destination next Fall for energetic canvassers is North Carolina, one of the nation’s most “purple“ states. This … Continue reading Rob Schofield: Carolina In My Mind → This article and podcast Rob Schofield: Carolina In My Mind appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Rob Schofield: Carolina In My Mind

It’s right in the Declaration of Independence that everyone is created equal. So why is an entire political party so scared of talking critically about race in this country? This week on Sea Change Radio, the second half of our discussion with John Stoehr of The Editorial Board centered around the latest Republican boogeyman, critical … Continue reading John Stoehr on Critical Race Theory Pt. 2 → This article and podcast John Stoehr on Critical Race Theory Pt. 2 appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

John Stoehr on Critical Race Theory Pt. 2

Have you noticed what’s got the far right-wing of American politics hot-and-bothered lately? This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to John Stoehr, the founder and editor of The Editorial Board about the latest red herring issue from the Right – critical race theory – and how it’s affecting political races across the country. … Continue reading John Stoehr on Critical Race Theory Pt. 1 → This article and podcast John Stoehr on Critical Race Theory Pt. 1 appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

John Stoehr on Critical Race Theory Pt. 1

As millions of American families gather this week for their Thanksgiving feasts, we thought we’d take a peek behind the curtain at one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants while at the same time discussing food waste and insecurity. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to Lara Gilmore, who along with her husband, … Continue reading Lara Gilmore: Food For Soul → This article and podcast Lara Gilmore: Food For Soul appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Lara Gilmore: Food For Soul

In these times, small investors may feel uneasy, not to mention unsure of how to use their investment power conscientiously. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to Dr. Raj Thamotheram, an expert in socially responsible investing, about how the field has changed over the years. We discuss billionaire investor Steve Schwarzman‘s recent comments … Continue reading Impact Investment Pioneer Raj Thamotheram → This article and podcast Impact Investment Pioneer Raj Thamotheram appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Impact Investment Pioneer Raj Thamotheram

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. famously instilled optimism with his proclamation that, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” He was speaking in relation to the long struggle for racial equity, but the words are also applicable to the advancement of civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and … Continue reading Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings on the Fight For Equal Rights → This article and podcast Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings on the Fight For Equal Rights appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings on the Fight For Equal Rights

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