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Extreme wealth isn’t ambition.
It’s hoarding.
@abigaildisney.bsky.social on why we don't need billionaires.
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It’s hoarding.
@abigaildisney.bsky.social on why we don't need billionaires.
🎧 Scientista Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqi-...
December 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Extreme wealth isn’t ambition.
It’s hoarding.
@abigaildisney.bsky.social on why we don't need billionaires.
🎧 Scientista Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqi-...
It’s hoarding.
@abigaildisney.bsky.social on why we don't need billionaires.
🎧 Scientista Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqi-...
Some interviews stick with you.
Our conversation with Dr. Ticora Jones is one of them.
If you haven’t heard it yet, take the time.
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Our conversation with Dr. Ticora Jones is one of them.
If you haven’t heard it yet, take the time.
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AI Will Tell You to Walk Across the English Channel
NRDC’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Ticora Jones, Wants Us to Slow Down, Learn Together, and Defend Science in an Age of Chaos
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December 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Some interviews stick with you.
Our conversation with Dr. Ticora Jones is one of them.
If you haven’t heard it yet, take the time.
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Our conversation with Dr. Ticora Jones is one of them.
If you haven’t heard it yet, take the time.
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M. Sanjayan grew up where Attenborough filmed his first expedition. As a kid, he rode logging trucks into the rainforest, felt the ground shake as the trees fell, and climbed the trunks to grab chameleons and pythons.
A wild beginning to a life in conservation.
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A wild beginning to a life in conservation.
Listen to the Scientista Podcast now.
December 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
M. Sanjayan grew up where Attenborough filmed his first expedition. As a kid, he rode logging trucks into the rainforest, felt the ground shake as the trees fell, and climbed the trunks to grab chameleons and pythons.
A wild beginning to a life in conservation.
Listen to the Scientista Podcast now.
A wild beginning to a life in conservation.
Listen to the Scientista Podcast now.
Dr. M. Sanjayan wanted to study condors. His advisor told him: study gophers.
That “unsexy” choice is what led to published papers in Science and Nature before he even graduated.
Rigor over glamour.
Catch the full episode on the Scientista Podcast now.
That “unsexy” choice is what led to published papers in Science and Nature before he even graduated.
Rigor over glamour.
Catch the full episode on the Scientista Podcast now.
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Dr. M. Sanjayan wanted to study condors. His advisor told him: study gophers.
That “unsexy” choice is what led to published papers in Science and Nature before he even graduated.
Rigor over glamour.
Catch the full episode on the Scientista Podcast now.
That “unsexy” choice is what led to published papers in Science and Nature before he even graduated.
Rigor over glamour.
Catch the full episode on the Scientista Podcast now.
M. Sanjayan: “People will jump onto a coin—jump onto any idea—if greed is at the end of it. But with nature, the risk bar suddenly becomes extraordinarily high. And even if your investment in nature sucks, you still do some good. Half a coral reef still provides benefit. Half a hotel does nothing"
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
M. Sanjayan: “People will jump onto a coin—jump onto any idea—if greed is at the end of it. But with nature, the risk bar suddenly becomes extraordinarily high. And even if your investment in nature sucks, you still do some good. Half a coral reef still provides benefit. Half a hotel does nothing"
“The most successful partnerships are built on deep, trusting friendships.” — Jean Oelwang, CEO, Virgin Unite
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Jean Oelwang: How Great Leaders Make Others Shine
After years working alongside icons like Mandela, Tutu, and Mary Robinson, Jean Oelwang believes the future belongs to leaders who lift others up.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“The most successful partnerships are built on deep, trusting friendships.” — Jean Oelwang, CEO, Virgin Unite
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“If we can’t communicate what clean energy makes possible, we’ll never build it fast enough.” — Jigar Shah
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Jigar Shah: The Clean Energy Industry Needs Its Own “Got Milk?” Campaign
“We invest twice as much as oil and gas—and yet we devote almost nothing to telling our story,” he says.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“If we can’t communicate what clean energy makes possible, we’ll never build it fast enough.” — Jigar Shah
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“Protecting nature is about protecting people.” — Jennifer Morris, CEO, The Nature Conservancy
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Jennifer Morris: Leading the World’s Largest Environmental Organization
As CEO of The Nature Conservancy, she’s pushing bold solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises—from innovative finance to AI.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
“Protecting nature is about protecting people.” — Jennifer Morris, CEO, The Nature Conservancy
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“Organizing is about helping people see their own power.” — Julie Rodriguez, Campaign Manager for Kamala Harris 2024 Presidential Campaign
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Leading Kamala Harris's Presidential Campaign: Lessons from Julie Chávez Rodriguez
Campaign Manager, Julie Chávez Rodriguez shares what it was like to lead Harris’s historic run—and why it fell short.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“Organizing is about helping people see their own power.” — Julie Rodriguez, Campaign Manager for Kamala Harris 2024 Presidential Campaign
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Find your people.
Find your support system.
Find the ones who help you keep going.
Dr. Ticora Jones’ reminder that none of us should be doing this work alone.
New Scientista episode out now. 🎧
Find your support system.
Find the ones who help you keep going.
Dr. Ticora Jones’ reminder that none of us should be doing this work alone.
New Scientista episode out now. 🎧
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Find your people.
Find your support system.
Find the ones who help you keep going.
Dr. Ticora Jones’ reminder that none of us should be doing this work alone.
New Scientista episode out now. 🎧
Find your support system.
Find the ones who help you keep going.
Dr. Ticora Jones’ reminder that none of us should be doing this work alone.
New Scientista episode out now. 🎧
“Real leadership begins when we stop pretending we have all the answers.” — Lindsay Levin, Co-founder, TED Countdown
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How TED Countdown Uses Storytelling to Grow the Climate Movement
Lindsay Levin, Co-Founder of TED Countdown, joined the Scientista Podcast to discuss her journey and the power of storytelling in climate action.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“Real leadership begins when we stop pretending we have all the answers.” — Lindsay Levin, Co-founder, TED Countdown
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“We can have thriving economies that also protect the planet—we just have to decide that’s the future we want.” — Helen Mountford
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Yes, We’re Still Talking About Gender
Helen Mountford on Gender, Climate, and Philanthropy
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November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“We can have thriving economies that also protect the planet—we just have to decide that’s the future we want.” — Helen Mountford
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“The Plastics Treaty is a fossil fuels treaty.”
As fossil fuels lose ground in energy, oil companies are pivoting to plastics — and production is on track to triple by 2050.
🎧 From the Scientista Podcast with Holly Kaufman.
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As fossil fuels lose ground in energy, oil companies are pivoting to plastics — and production is on track to triple by 2050.
🎧 From the Scientista Podcast with Holly Kaufman.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“The Plastics Treaty is a fossil fuels treaty.”
As fossil fuels lose ground in energy, oil companies are pivoting to plastics — and production is on track to triple by 2050.
🎧 From the Scientista Podcast with Holly Kaufman.
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As fossil fuels lose ground in energy, oil companies are pivoting to plastics — and production is on track to triple by 2050.
🎧 From the Scientista Podcast with Holly Kaufman.
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🌍💚 @scientistas.bsky.social is live from #COP30 for a special
podcast recording!
Join @swetac.bsky.social & @monicamedinadc.bsky.social as they discuss with @xiyebastida.bsky.social, Dr Jemilah Mahmood & @marinaromanello.bsky.social
📅 Nov 11 🕐 14:00 BRT
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podcast recording!
Join @swetac.bsky.social & @monicamedinadc.bsky.social as they discuss with @xiyebastida.bsky.social, Dr Jemilah Mahmood & @marinaromanello.bsky.social
📅 Nov 11 🕐 14:00 BRT
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November 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
🌍💚 @scientistas.bsky.social is live from #COP30 for a special
podcast recording!
Join @swetac.bsky.social & @monicamedinadc.bsky.social as they discuss with @xiyebastida.bsky.social, Dr Jemilah Mahmood & @marinaromanello.bsky.social
📅 Nov 11 🕐 14:00 BRT
Register now: wedonthavetime.org/cop30
podcast recording!
Join @swetac.bsky.social & @monicamedinadc.bsky.social as they discuss with @xiyebastida.bsky.social, Dr Jemilah Mahmood & @marinaromanello.bsky.social
📅 Nov 11 🕐 14:00 BRT
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“Every forecast is a chance to start a conversation.” — Bernadette Woods Placky
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Why Weather Forecasters May Be Our Best Climate Communicators
Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky explains how local weathercasters have become key players in climate communication—and why more people trust them than you might think.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“Every forecast is a chance to start a conversation.” — Bernadette Woods Placky
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“Just the ‘weather girl’? Tell that to her five Emmys.” 🌀
🎧 New episode with @ambersullins.bsky.social Chief Meteorologist at ABC15 Phoenix.
🎧 New episode with @ambersullins.bsky.social Chief Meteorologist at ABC15 Phoenix.
November 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“Just the ‘weather girl’? Tell that to her five Emmys.” 🌀
🎧 New episode with @ambersullins.bsky.social Chief Meteorologist at ABC15 Phoenix.
🎧 New episode with @ambersullins.bsky.social Chief Meteorologist at ABC15 Phoenix.
“Healthcare should never depend on a person’s zip code or birthplace.” — Dr. Raj Panjabi
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The Greatest Victories in Health Are the Ones Where Suffering’s Avoided Altogether
Dr. Raj Panjabi on why preemptive care is the future of medicine—and what we lose if we stop investing in it.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“Healthcare should never depend on a person’s zip code or birthplace.” — Dr. Raj Panjabi
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“The most important question journalists can ask is still the simplest one: what’s true?” — Ruth Marcus
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Ruth Marcus on Leaving The Washington Post, Jeff Bezos, and Journalism in the Age of AI
After 40 years, 6 months, and 6 days at The Washington Post—where she rose from Justice Department beat reporter to Deputy National Editor, and then to revered opinion columnist—Ruth walked away.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“The most important question journalists can ask is still the simplest one: what’s true?” — Ruth Marcus
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“The ocean is not a victim. It’s our partner.” — Leticia Carvalho
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Who Regulates Deep Sea Mining? Meet the Woman Taking on the World’s Most Powerful Interests
A conversation with Leticia Carvalho, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, about deep-sea mining, ocean governance, and what it means to lead with integrity.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
“The ocean is not a victim. It’s our partner.” — Leticia Carvalho
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“Take a Sharpie and write your name and Social Security number on your arm.”
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
October 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“Take a Sharpie and write your name and Social Security number on your arm.”
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
It sounds dark—but it saved lives.
@juliettekayyem.bsky.social joined the Scientista Podcast to talk about what that story says about trust, preparedness, and why “less bad” is often the smartest goal in a crisis.
“Science is the best idea humans have ever had.” — Bill Nye the Science Guy
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Bill Nye The Science Guy: “Defense Wins Games, Diversity Wins Wars”
From the Scientista Podcast: A conversation with America's beloved Science Guy about media, climate advocacy, and the power of diverse voices in science.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“Science is the best idea humans have ever had.” — Bill Nye the Science Guy
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“If you want to rebuild trust in science, you have to start by rebuilding trust in people.” — Dr. Ashish Jha
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Ashish Jha: What Happens When Women Are Left Out of Public Health
The former White House COVID coordinator on rebuilding trust, reshaping public health, and why including women isn’t just fair, it’s essential.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“If you want to rebuild trust in science, you have to start by rebuilding trust in people.” — Dr. Ashish Jha
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Jean Oelwang’s first day working with @richardbranson.bsky.social began with a letter from Nelson Mandela.
It led to The Elders—and a lifetime of lessons on humility, connection, and courage.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: scientista.substack.com/p/jean-oelwa...
It led to The Elders—and a lifetime of lessons on humility, connection, and courage.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: scientista.substack.com/p/jean-oelwa...
October 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Jean Oelwang’s first day working with @richardbranson.bsky.social began with a letter from Nelson Mandela.
It led to The Elders—and a lifetime of lessons on humility, connection, and courage.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: scientista.substack.com/p/jean-oelwa...
It led to The Elders—and a lifetime of lessons on humility, connection, and courage.
Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: scientista.substack.com/p/jean-oelwa...
People act like critical minerals make clean energy dirty.
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social says that’s missing the point: even with mining, it’s 99% better than fossil fuels.
“We’ve already won the technology race,” he says. “Now we need to win the narrative one.”
Hear more on the Scientista Podcast.
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social says that’s missing the point: even with mining, it’s 99% better than fossil fuels.
“We’ve already won the technology race,” he says. “Now we need to win the narrative one.”
Hear more on the Scientista Podcast.
October 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
People act like critical minerals make clean energy dirty.
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social says that’s missing the point: even with mining, it’s 99% better than fossil fuels.
“We’ve already won the technology race,” he says. “Now we need to win the narrative one.”
Hear more on the Scientista Podcast.
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social says that’s missing the point: even with mining, it’s 99% better than fossil fuels.
“We’ve already won the technology race,” he says. “Now we need to win the narrative one.”
Hear more on the Scientista Podcast.
🚨 New episode of the Scientista Podcast
Julie Chávez Rodriguez — Kamala Harris’s Presidential Campaign Manager.
From her organizing roots to the debate stage, Julie shares what she learned running one of the most high-stakes races in politics.
Listen here: scientista.substack.com/p/leading-ka...
Julie Chávez Rodriguez — Kamala Harris’s Presidential Campaign Manager.
From her organizing roots to the debate stage, Julie shares what she learned running one of the most high-stakes races in politics.
Listen here: scientista.substack.com/p/leading-ka...
September 16, 2025 at 10:57 PM
🚨 New episode of the Scientista Podcast
Julie Chávez Rodriguez — Kamala Harris’s Presidential Campaign Manager.
From her organizing roots to the debate stage, Julie shares what she learned running one of the most high-stakes races in politics.
Listen here: scientista.substack.com/p/leading-ka...
Julie Chávez Rodriguez — Kamala Harris’s Presidential Campaign Manager.
From her organizing roots to the debate stage, Julie shares what she learned running one of the most high-stakes races in politics.
Listen here: scientista.substack.com/p/leading-ka...