Apocalyptic Optimist Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>Real talk about what’s broken and how to fix it. In each episode, Professor Dana R. Fisher will host conversations with activists, decision-makers, and experts as they discuss the threats to our democracy, climate, and what we all can do to save ourselves. A Pique Action Production in collaboration with the Center for Environment, Community, & Equity.</p>
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2/4/2026
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Recent Episodes
August 4, 2026
How Moms Are Shutting Down Big Polluters
<p>When federal environmental guardrails start buckling, who steps up? Meet Dominique Browning, who pivoted from a career as an editor at Condé Nast into building a 1.6-million-strong army of caregivers fighting for clean air and healthy kids. Alongside host Dr. Dana Fisher, Dominique breaks down how Moms Clean Air Force is shutting down toxic facilities locally, protecting electric school buses, and leveraging "mom-partisanship" to demand accountability from lawmakers. Tune in to find out why anger mixed with radical love might just be the most unstoppable force in climate action today.</p>
July 7, 2026
Why They Tried to Silence This TV Meteorologist
<p>When Chief Meteorologist Chris Gloninger started connecting the dots between extreme weather and climate change in a red state, he expected a challenge—but he didn’t expect a death threat. After his station management told him to dial back the science, Chris chose to step away from the TV camera to protect his integrity. In this episode, host Dr. Dana Fisher digs into Chris's journey from a censored newsroom to the cutting edge of climate risk communication at Woods Hole. Discover how we can cut through the noise of partisan echo chambers, find common ground, and brace for the upcoming Super El Niño without losing our collective optimism.</p>
June 23, 2026
The Most Overlooked Climate Solution Isn’t Technological
<p>What happens when the climate movement focuses entirely on data and strategy, but completely ignores the human hearts carrying the load? In this episode, Dr. Dana Fisher sits down with best-selling author and leader Dr. Katharine Wilkinson to navigate our transition into a mapless political world under the new climate reality. Together, they discuss why the relentless question of "What can I do?" is actually the sign of much deeper human yearnings, and how we can turn our collective climate ache into structured, heart-forward action. Drawing vital historical parallels to the Black church, feminist circles, and Quaker meeting houses, this episode is a soothing, gritty compass for anyone looking to turn their climate anxiety into hope and their rage into shared collective joy.</p>
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- What is Apocalyptic Optimist Podcast?
<p>Real talk about what’s broken and how to fix it. In each episode, Professor Dana R. Fisher will host conversations with activists, decision-makers, and experts as they discuss the threats to our democracy, climate, and what we all can do to save ourselves. A Pique Action Production in collaboration with the Center for Environment, Community, & Equity.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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