We Need to Save Planet Earth Now, Says Historian
Season 2022
Episode 5107
About the Episode
After a year of climate catastrophes, we take a look at the history of environmental activism in America. In his new book "Silent Spring Revolution," Douglas Brinkley calls attention to the climate change movement by tracing the work of pioneering environmental activists in the 1960s. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss this environmental awakening.
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Edward Fishman discusses his new book "Chokepoints."17:59 -
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Graydon Carter joins the show.16:57 -
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Professor of China Studies Jessica Chen Weiss discusses the latest in U.S.-China relations.18:36 -
EXCLUSIVE: “How Fascism Works” Author Jason Stanley Plans to Leave the U.S.
Jason Stanley joins the show.19:11 -
The New Red Scare? Historian on McCarthyism and Parallels to Today
Clay Risen discusses his new book "Red Scare."18:27 -
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Asako Gladsjo and Dr. Le’Shauna Phinazee join the show.18:21 -
“We Are Worried:” The Future of Public Land Under Trump
Carrie Hauser, the President of Trust for Public Land, discusses the importance of public spaces.17:41 -
“A Tide of Suffering and Death:” NYT’s Nicholas Kristof on Musk’s USAID Cuts
Nicholas Kristof joins the show.18:07 -
“Everything Is Tuberculosis” John Green on Funding Cuts & the Fight to End TB
John Green discusses his new book "Everything Is Tuberculosis.”17:34
