Best Transforming Transitional Justice Podcasts (2025)

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S2:E3 - Colorado's Energy Model for Protecting Vulnerable Households in Uncertain Times. 38:01

1d ago38:01

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How do nonprofits work effectively (and dare we say harmoniously) with utilities on behalf of their most vulnerable customers? This episode is a testament to that – even in uncertain times like these. In this enlightening episode, Just Power Host, Carolyn Parrs sits down with Jennifer Gremmert, the visionary CEO of Energy Outreach Colorado, who rev…

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S2:E2 Driving Electric Mobility for All 46:07

9d ago46:07

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In this episode of the Just Power Podcast, Host Carolyn Parrs explores the critical intersection of transportation electrification and social equity with Jeff Allen, Executive Director of Forth. Drawing from over a decade of experience championing inclusive approaches to EV adoption, Jeff shares valuable insights into how electric transportation ca…

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TikTok, Transit, and Transformation: How Elevated Chicago is Fighting for Transit Equity 9:53

11d ago9:53

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I started the page because I was walking to the train station, and it felt like Mario—I couldn’t get around. There was construction everywhere. I said, maybe people need to know about this. So I started recording. - Janice Newton, coordinator for Elevated Chicago In this episode, Chicago-based audio production team B Posi+tive Productions, with Sar…

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Holding the Land: Indigenous Resistance and Climate Justice in the Bayou 12:03

11d ago12:03

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My whole story is a story of diaspora and displacement. We lost everything but what we had on our backs. That’s why tribal communities are on the front lines of this crisis—because they were forced to the furthest ends of Louisiana, to places some thought were unlivable. — Chief Devon Parfait, chief of the Grand Caillou/Dulac band of Biloxi Chitima…

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Mutual Aid, Resilience, and the Fight for Justice in Buffalo 13:00

11d ago13:00

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Now we need to make sure we have sustainable aid, ongoing. So we had to not only be boots on the ground, but also put on suits and go into boardrooms to tell stakeholders: This crisis isn’t over just because the headlines moved on. - Stephanie Simeon, executive director Heart of the City Neighborhoods In this episode we hear from Heart of the City …

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Hutchinson’s Fight for Justice: How Community Advocacy Revived a Civil Rights Office 12:30

11d ago12:30

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How many of my friends and kids with similar stories to mine fall through the cracks? I mean, that keeps me up at night. It puts this fire in my belly to try to address the systems that we live in. - David Sotelo, Hutchinson County resident When community members refuse to accept injustice, change becomes possible. In this episode we hear from Hutc…

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An energy podcast crossover: Energy Gang and Interchange Recharged join forces to discuss flexibility on the power grid: why it is so important, and how to create it 39:29

11d ago39:29

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They called the film Avengers: Infinity War the most ambitious crossover event in history. We can’t quite make the same claim, but at Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar and Energy Storage Summit, we did record a crossover episode. Ed Crooks, host of Energy Gang, is joined by Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Wood Mackenz’s principal analyst for solar power and host …

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Rachel Bruno: A Mother’s Nightmare, A Fight for Justice 35:36

15d ago35:36

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Join us for a deeply moving conversation with Rachel Bruno, an advocate and author of Fractured Hope, as she shares her unimaginable journey through a legal nightmare that tore her family apart. In this episode, Rachel had to speak some hard truths about herself and her children being treated inappropriately by Child Protective Services. She won ov…

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What do the tariff wars mean for low-carbon energy? | Recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 30:13

15d ago30:13

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“With great uncertainty comes great opportunity”, says Abby Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, in this special episode of the Energy Gang, recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit. Is she right? And what are those opportunities? To find out, host Ed Crooks welcomed Abby and Shyam Sriniv…

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S2: E1 The Energy Provider's Guide to Net Zero - A Global Report 37:04

17d ago37:04

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In this data-packed episode of Just Power, host Carolyn Parrs and Accenture’s Energy Retail Global Lead, Eva Buren examine the complex intersection of energy affordability and the transition to net zero. As global energy costs rise, households across the economic spectrum face increasing financial pressure, with one in three households worldwide an…

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Keeping cleantech investment alive | With technological, economic and policy challenges mounting, how can we keep energy innovation on track? 53:10

25d ago53:10

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These are hard times for investment in low-carbon energy. The lack of progress in international climate negotiations, threats to policy support, and an increased awareness of the challenges of decarbonization, have created some strong headwinds. Everyone agrees that more breakthroughs in innovative emissions-reducing technologies are essential for …

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How can the power industry meet the challenge of rising demand? | In a special live episode recorded at the American Clean Power association, we discuss how to meet America’s growing need for electricity ... 41:11

1M ago41:11

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If President Trump’s tariff strategy succeeds in sparking a revival in US manufacturing, one consequence will be surging demand for power. We are already seeing electricity demand starting to pick up after 15 years of stagnation, driven by new data centers for AI and a wave of factory-building for semiconductors and batteries that is already under …

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Telling Our Own Stories: DocuCourse and the Power of Community Narrative 10:24

1M ago10:24

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Oftentimes, what’s positive isn’t what’s promoted. And that’s been one of my biggest frustrations. They want the drama. They don’t want the uplifting story that our communities are yearning for. — Avrell Stokes, president BeGreat Together Who gets to tell the stories of Black and Brown communities? In Kansas City, Be Great Together is shifting the …

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Is the US being left behind in the race to develop new clean energy technologies? BYD is selling EVs that can charge in five minutes | China is streaking ahead of the US in the energy transition race 58:08

1M ago58:08

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The Chinese car company BYD, the world’s top-selling manufacturer of electric vehicles, is launching two models that can charge in five minutes; about the time it takes to fill a tank with gasoline. It’s news that looks like a landmark moment in the energy transition, the way that the release of the DeepSeek model was for AI. It’s another eye-openi…

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S1: E12 Cultivating Empathy in Energy Systems - How Human Understanding Powers Just Transitions 40:50

2M ago40:50

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For the Season 1 Finale of Just Power, host Carolyn Parrs invites Pamela Fann, Founder and CEO of Integrative Solutions, back on the show to explore how empathy—a quality often overlooked or lost in technical fields—may be the missing ingredient in creating profitable and equitable energy systems. Carolyn and Pam make a compelling case that empathe…

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What does financial market turmoil mean for low-carbon energy? 1:13:44

2M ago1:13:44

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Investors have gone sour on clean energy. In a troubled time for stock markets in general, where is the capital for energy flowing now? Host Ed Crooks is joined by Shanu Mathew, Senior VP and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, and Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at NYU. Shanu returns to th…

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S1: E11 Breaking the Energy Assistance Barrier - Automatic Relief for Vulnerable Communities 51:24

2M ago51:24

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Just Power host, Carolyn Parrs, speaks with Shubha Harris, an equitable energy policy consultant revolutionizing how we approach energy equity in America. As energy costs continue to soar, Shubha unveils the nation's first Automatic Bill Credit pilot—a $5.4 million initiative rolled out by Xcel Energy that eliminates the hurdles that have tradition…

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S1: E10 The Experts Speak: Making Room for All Voices in Clean Energy Planning 13:46

2M ago13:46

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We asked our energy equity and justice rockstars from Season 1 of the Just Power Podcast, "How can energy companies and communities work together?" This show is a medley of their words of wisdom from LA's unprecedented community steering committee to Sacramento's tailored neighborhood solutions to Navajo Nation's must do's. Learn practical strategi…

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Flexible, fast-responding and reliable – the growth of energy storage seems unstoppable. What could possibly go wrong? 57:00

2M ago57:00

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Charge when it’s cheap, when energy is abundant, and discharge when the energy is needed. The role of energy storage will be critical to the transition to low-carbon technologies. It’s an exciting time in the industry, with spectacular growth in battery storage markets in the US and around the world, and it’s predicted to continue. “We’re in the ho…

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S1: E9 Power Shift: The Hidden Stories Behind America's Energy Transition 51:42

2M ago51:42

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In this eye-opening episode with Jeanette Pablo of the Climate Equity Foundation (CEF), we uncover the untold human cost of America's energy revolution. While policymakers debate carbon targets and renewable portfolios, real communities are fighting for their very existence. From the industrial pollution of Cancer Alley to the contaminated lands of…

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S1: E8 Future-Proof Your Company: The Business Case for Energy Equity 1:01:17

3M ago1:01:17

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Want to future-proof your company while boosting your bottom line? Host Carolyn Parrs sits down with Ben Nathan, Director of Affordability and Equity at E-Source, who shares insights about how energy providers and utilities are turning equity initiatives into competitive advantages. Through real-world case studies, Ben demonstrates how companies im…

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What do President Trump’s tariffs mean for energy? | The view from Washington and Canada 1:00:12

3M ago1:00:12

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In 2018, President Donald Trump said “I’m a tariff man”, declaring they were the way to make America rich again. Six years on and just weeks into his second term, he is putting that philosophy into practice. President Trump has announced a barrage of new and increased tariffs on imports into the US, including a 10% levy on all goods from China. He …

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S1, #7 Scotland's Energy Revolution: Lessons from the front lines of a Just Transition 51:39

3M ago51:39

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What if the blueprint for a just energy future already exists? While the U.S. debates not just how, but "whether to make clean energy equitable" now, Scotland is already doing it—and their lessons could transform how we think about energy justice. In this eye-opening episode of Just Power, host Carolyn Parrs sits down with lead researcher, Dr. Davi…

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What does DeepSeek AI mean for energy? 1:03:25

3M ago1:03:25

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It’s a historic moment in energy, with a leap forward in AI technology coming as the Trump administration sets a new direction for the US. The Energy Gang break down what it all means. When they make The Energy Transition – The Movie, the week of 27th January 2025 will be a pivotal scene. The Chinese AI company DeepSeek sent shockwaves through stoc…

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S1: E6 Why Energy Equity is Your Biggest Missed Business Opportunity 1:03:35

3M ago1:03:35

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Think energy justice and equity is just about doing good? Think again. In this eye-opening episode of Just Power, diversity strategist and energy expert Pamela Fann and Host, Carolyn Parrs, discuss why energy providers who aren't investing in equity aren't just missing out on social impact—they're missing out on profit. As the Founder and CEO of In…

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S1: E5 The Secret to Transforming our Energy System 59:48

3M ago59:48

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What if the secret to transforming our energy system isn't in boardrooms or labs, but in our own neighborhoods? In this powerful episode of the Just Power Podcast, environmental advocacy powerhouse Tamara Toles-O'Laughlin challenges everything we think we know about how energy decisions get made. She reveals why the traditional top-down approach to…

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Leading By Example: Diana Knapp on Transforming Jackson County’s Detention Center 34:40

3M ago34:40

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In this episode of the 360 Justice Podcast, host Brian Lee welcomes Diana Knapp, Director of the Jackson County Detention Center, to explore her impactful three-decade career in criminal justice and her leadership in transforming detention practices. Diana shares her experience spearheading the development of a new, state-of-the-art detention facil…

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Does clean hydrogen have a future? Finding a role for hydrogen in a low-carbon energy economy 1:08:53

4M ago1:08:53

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Hydrogen has been called the Swiss Army knife of energy, because it has so many potential applications, from home heating to heavy industry. But so far, deployment around the world has been slow. And in recent months there has been a series of setbacks for plans to use clean hydrogen to decarbonise energy systems. So what’s the problem? Is it unsui…

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S1: E4 A Holistic Approach to Energy Justice with Shiloh Costello, SMUD 51:24

4M ago51:24

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What happens when a utility reimagines its relationship with the community? In this revealing episode, Shiloh Costello, Manager of Sustainable Communities and DEIB at Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), shares how they're revolutionizing community engagement in the clean energy transition. Shilo unveils SMUD's human-centered approach goes…

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S1: E2 LA's Bold Path to 100% Renewable Energy - A Lesson in Community Power 44:08

4M ago44:08

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Want to know how Los Angeles is revolutionizing the path to clean energy? On the Just Power Podcast you'll discover how LA is proving that the road to 100% renewable energy runs straight through its communities. Join host, Carolyn Parrs, for an enlightening conversation with Megan Day (Senior Energy Planner, National Renewable Energy Lab) and Grego…

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S1: E3 Building Relationships with Tribal Communities with Cathy Newby, Director of Tribal Gov't at PNM 53:50

4M ago53:50

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Cathy Newby is a member of the Navajo Nation and the Director of Tribal Government at PNM, New Mexico’s largest electricity provider. She talks with Carolyn Parrs about the critical intersection of water rights, energy justice, and indigenous identity, focusing on the Navajo Nation's water infrastructure transfer from PNM. Cathy shares her insights…

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S1: E1 Energy Justice - A Conversation with Dr. Tony Reames 55:08

4M ago55:08

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What if the biggest barrier to clean energy isn't technology, but the way we think about who deserves access to it? In this powerful episode of Just Power, Dr. Tony Reames, former Presidential appointee and pioneering voice in energy justice, challenges everything we assume about creating an equitable energy future. Fresh from his role as Deputy Di…

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What can we expect from energy in 2025? The people, places and technologies to watch this year 1:03:56

4M ago1:03:56

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Host Ed Crooks is joined by regulars Amy Myers Jaffe and Melissa Lott to share their predictions for energy in 2025. They discuss the policy changes expected from Washington under the Trump administration, the crucial role for California as a leader in clean energy, the exciting new technologies that may be launched or ramped up this year, and the …

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The Energy Gang’s Review of the Year in energy 1:02:01

5M ago1:02:01

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China’s booming EV industry, AI and clean energy, questions over hydrogen, and the other big stories from 2024. To round off a momentous year for clean energy, Ed Crooks is joined by regulars Melissa Lott and Amy Myers Jaffe to reflect on the highs and lows of 2024. The gang revisit the predictions they made in January, share their highs and lows f…

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Military Lessons for Modern Life: A Conversation with Ian Howard 58:56

5M ago58:56

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Join us as we explore the principles of resilience, situational awareness, and adaptability with military veteran Ian Howard. In this compelling conversation, Ian shares his journey from growing up in a challenging neighborhood to serving in the military and transitioning to civilian life. Through personal anecdotes and practical wisdom, Ian reflec…

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Bonus episode from COP29: Getting real about methane emissions 36:41

5M ago36:41

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More than 100 countries have pledged to cut methane emissions, with not much to show for it so far. What is being done to change that? Methane – the main component of natural gas – is the second most significant greenhouse gas, after carbon dioxide. It accounts for about 30% of all the human-induced warming the world has experienced since the 19th …

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Arresting the Problem: Sheriff Daron Hall on Decriminalizing Mental Illness and Justice Reform 53:00

5M ago53:00

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In this compelling episode of the 360 Justice Podcast, host Dr. Mary Livers is joined by Sheriff Daron Hall, the visionary leader of Davidson County, Tennessee, and a driving force in criminal justice reform. As the youngest person elected sheriff in Nashville’s history and now its longest-serving, Sheriff Hall shares his remarkable journey spannin…

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What happened at COP29? 37:05

5M ago37:05

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The climate talks agreed a $300 billion finance deal. Not everyone is happy about it. The COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, finally ended around 5.30am on Sunday morning, almost 36 hours after they had been originally scheduled to close. The good news was that the negotiators representing about 200 countries agreed a deal on climate finance:…

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Live from COP29: One weird trick to solve our energy problem 54:54

6M ago54:54

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As policy changes course in the US, is energy efficiency the key that can unlock a sustainable future? In our latest episode from the COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, host Ed Crooks talks to our guests about the challenges facing the energy transition, including the far-reaching implications of a second Trump administration, as asks whether…

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Live from COP29: Everyone is talking about climate finance. What do they mean? 47:22

6M ago47:22

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How a deal at the climate talks could make a real difference to the energy transition In our latest episode from the COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ed Crooks explores the challenges and opportunities of mobilizing climate finance to support the energy transition in emerging markets. As the "Finance COP", COP29 is under pressure to deliver…

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Live from COP29: Are businesses still driving the energy transition? 57:48

6M ago57:48

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As many nations face challenges in meeting their Paris Agreement goals, some businesses are stepping up to fill the gap. Climate action is not just a responsibility but a lucrative opportunity In this latest episode of The Energy Gang from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ed Crooks explores the critical role of businesses in addressing climate change. He…

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Live from COP29: How US states will keep up climate action under a Trump administration 53:22

6M ago53:22

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A special COP29 episode exploring the power of states, regions, and cities to advance the energy transition amid uncertain national policies In this special episode of The Energy Gang from COP29, Ed Crooks brings together a panel of expert guests in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss the global implications of the US election and the growing importance o…

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Reflecting on 50 Years: Transformative Projects that Have Shaped Our Journey in Justice 40:44

6M ago40:44

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Join host Eli Gage in a special celebratory episode of the 360 Justice Podcast as he sits down with justice pioneers Steve Carter, Bob Goble, and Joe Lee to reflect on CGL's transformative 50-year journey. Dive into an intriguing conversation about the evolution of criminal justice—from embracing the normalization of facilities to integrating cutti…

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A Father’s Triumph: Harrison Tinsley Wins Custody Battle Over Forced Gender Transition 52:07

6M ago52:07

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Join us as we explore the courageous journey of fatherhood, advocacy, and standing up for truth with Harrison Tinsley, a father who fought a groundbreaking custody battle to protect his son from forced gender ideology. In this powerful conversation, Harrison shares the emotional and legal struggles he faced in family court and sheds light on the ch…

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Live from COP29: climate finance at the forefront 26:50

6M ago26:50

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The role of development banks in climate finance The COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, have climate finance at the top of the agenda. As global leaders and experts gather to deliberate on pathways to a sustainable future, the focus is on how funding from richer nations might facilitate decarbonization and resilience in poorer and middle-inco…

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What’s next for energy after the US elections? 1:19:04

6M ago1:19:04

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President Trump plans a sharp change of direction The US elections last week are set to transform the energy landscape, with the Republicans now in control of the presidency, the Senate, and likely the House of Representatives. They intend to set a new direction for energy policy, emphasising affordability and reliability over sustainability and cl…

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The trouble with transformers 1:23:21

6M ago1:23:21

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Electricity grids rely on transformers. Shortages are slowing down the transition to clean energy. Transformers are such commonplace pieces of local infrastructure that most people barely notice them. In America, they include those dustbin-shaped objects on poles for power lines, and in the UK they are those rectangular boxes on the pavement. But t…

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Faith, Voting, and Justice: Encouragement in Challenging Times with Bishop Julius Trimble 35:41

7M ago35:41

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Welcome to this pivotal episode 118 of the "To Be Encouraged" podcast, where we embark on a new journey to spread hope and encouragement to a world often fraught with discouragement. https://tobeencouraged.com/ https://bishopjuliusctrimble.com. Episode 118 is pivotal because after a long careers as an active Bishop in the United Methodist Church Bi…

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Why is it so hard to find a charger for your electric vehicle? 1:01:44

7M ago1:01:44

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To make the leap from niche products to the mass market, electric vehicles need to reassure potential buyers that they have enough range and enough charging options that they won’t get stranded by the side of the road with a flat battery. Amy Myers Jaffe, director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at New York University, has be…

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The key takeaways from NY Climate Week, with Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson 41:56

7M ago41:56

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The Energy Gang wraps up Climate Week in New York, after six days of debates, discussions, initiatives and pledges. Scheduled alongside the UN General Assembly, Climate Week brought together leaders from business, policy, finance, academia and activism to share ideas and push forward real solutions for climate change. Host Ed Crooks sits down with …

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