S1 Ep 16: The Fight Continues w/ Kristin Mink & Adrienne Cooper


 On this episode of The Coolest Show, we get to hang out with, middle school teacher, mother, and viral sensation, Kristin Mink to discuss her encounter with Scott Pruitt as well as her motivations to protect the planet for future generations. We are also joined by Defend our Future Director, Adrienne Cooper to talk about the motivations of the youth activist movement and the path forward for all of us. Grammy nominated actress, singer is also introduced as a new co-host of The Coolest Show, to go along with host Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. and co-host, Mustafa Santiago Ali. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

S1 Ep 15: Cities Tackling Climate w/ Mayor Michael Hancock & Andy Behar

We are joined by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and CEO of As You Sow, Andy Behar. Mayor Hancock tells us how he and Denver are pushing to become more sustainable, as well as how other cities can fight climate change. Andy Behar shows us how to make climate-conscious financial decisions and how to hold corporations accountable. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

S1 Ep 14: 100% Clean Energy by 2050 w/ Sen. Jeff Merkley & Astrid Caldas

Sen. Jeff Merkley (OR) joins us to break down where we’re at with the political gridlock in Washington, why we need to move to 100% clean energy, and the fight to keep families together at the border. Senior Climate Scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, Astrid Caldas also stops by to share her knowledge on the dire state of climate change and the impacts of sea-level rise. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

S1 Ep 12: Our Oceans & The Earth’s Lawyers w/ David Helvarg, Valeria Merino, and Trip Van Noppen

We celebrate World Environment Day with a lively discussion about what our oceans mean to our planet, communities, and health with Author, Activist, and Adventurer David Helvarg, and Global Earth Day Vice President Valeria Merino. Earthjustice President Trip Van Noppen also sits down with us to discuss the critical legal battles to protect our clean water and air, act on climate change, and ensure future generations have a healthy planet to thrive on. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

S1 Ep 5: The 2018 Grist 50 w/ Chip Giller, Nicole Sitaraman, & Anthony Torres

 Want a reason to feel hopeful? Grist has 50. We chat with Chip Giller, the founder of Grist: a no-nonsense and cutting edge media platform focused on solutions to climate change, sustainability, and social justice. For the past three years, Grist has featured the work and profiles of 50 of the boldest, most ambitious solutions to humanity’s biggest challenges. Other special guests featured in this episode include Nicole Sitaraman, Senior Manager of Public Policy at Sunrun, and Anthony Torres, Youth Climate Leader and Campaign Strategist at Sierra Club. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

S1 Ep 3: Faith and Acting on Climate Change w/ Shantha Ready Alonso & Gilbert Campbell

 We’re joined by the Executive Director of Creation Justice Ministries, Shantha Ready Alonso, and Co-Founder/CEO of Volt Energy, Gilbert Campbell, to the connection between religious values and science and how people of color can connect with the progression of the clean economy. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

S1 Ep 2: Uniting for Positive Change w/ Carol Browner, Vernice Miller-Travis, & Amanda Aguirre

We’re joined by former EPA Administrator Carol Browner, Environmental Justice expert Vernice Miller-Travis, and GreenLatinos Executive Vice President and COO Amanda Aguirreto to discuss how the environmental movement needs to become broader and more diverse to reach its full potential. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.

S1 Ep 1: Environmental Justice 101 w/ Rep. Donald McEachin, Dr. Robert Bullard & Dr. Adrienne Hollis

 We’re joined by three leaders in the environmental justice movement to discuss the movement’s history and what it means for moving our most vulnerable communities from ‘surviving to thriving’. Congressman Donald McEachin represents Virginia’s 4th Congressional District and is a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, and the House Committee on Natural Resources. Dr. Robert Bullard is the “father of environmental justice”. And the third guest is environmental justice expert Dr. Adrienne Hollis. Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. hosts and Mustafa Santiago Ali joins as a co-host. Recorded live for radio, the episode opens with current events in the climate movement.