Welcome to “Heatwaves of Change” from the Climate Democracy Initiative. We urge you to listen to something new today... In an era where the climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, “Heatwaves of Change” serves as guidance for those who are creating a more sustainable and equitable future.
Each episode, your hosts will guide you through new themes and in-depth guest interviews. We share honest stories of individuals, communities, and experts who are involved with climate action and democratic engagement. We go beyond statistics and data and delve into personal experiences. We are breaking down complex climate science and policy topics into inclusive, accessible, and engaging discussions.
Our core is exploring the intersection of the climate crisis and democracy. Our goal is to empower listeners to be a part of the solution and gain the knowledge they need to address the climate crisis. The issues we tackle are complex, but by tuning in, you can make informed decisions for a better future.
Listen to “Heatwaves of Change” today! Available on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon podcasts.
In our last episode of the season, we're exploring the impact of and causes of wildfires all around the globe. We delve into the real stories of those involved in the Marshall fire right here in Colorado.
This season of "Heatwaves of Change" has been a journey into the impact of disinformation on our world. We'll talk about the misconceptions surrounding wildfires and wildland firefighting in today's world.
2 Jul 2024
EP05: Climate Refugees
In this episode, "Heatwaves of Change" unpacks the topic of climate refugees. We explore the environmental, social, and political impact of climate induced displacement all around the globe.
This season of "Heatwaves of Change" is a journey into the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our world. We talk about the misconceptions surrounding climate refugees in today's world.
Our upcoming episode will delve into the topic of wildfires. With each installment, we'll peel back the layers of mis and disinformation, offering truth on these urgent issues.
13 May 2024
EP04: Oil & Gas Industries
In this episode, "Heatwaves of Change" delves into the greasy truths surrounding the oil and gas industry. We explore the use of oil and gas in the United States, and confront the health and climate consequences that come with it. Additionally, we dissect the largest oil spill in American history - the BP Gulf spill.
Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change" is a journey into the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our world. In this investigative journalism podcast, we expose the political influence held by the oil and gas industry and unravel the web of misinformation surrounding it.
Upcoming episodes will delve into climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, and Indigenous land rights. With each installment, we'll peel back the layers of mis and disinformation, offering truth on these urgent issues.
22 Mar 2024
S2 - Episode 3: Fast Fashion
Welcome to Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change". This season, we’re exploring the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our earth, society, culture, and politics. Join your hosts Portia Cook and Mia Daly as they explore the effects of climate change in our real world.
In this episode we are unraveling the threads on the fast fashion industry. We're going beyond the online fashion trends and and diving into the real world consequences of the fast fashion industry. We share real life stories and interviews from community members and those who work in fast fashion. This is one of the most pressing issues of our time - now is the time to get educated about your clothing consumption!
Join us on the next episode on oil and gas. Our upcoming episodes for season two will explore topics like climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, and Indigenous land. Each episode we’ll unravel the web of mis and disinformation, offering perspectives on these pressing issues.
23 Feb 2024
S2 - Episode 2: Social Media Algorithms
Welcome to Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change". This season, we’re exploring the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our earth, society, culture, and politics. Join your hosts Portia Cook and Mia Daly as they explore the effects of climate change in our real world.
This episode is all about social media. In this episode, we will help you understand how social media algorithms contribute to the spread of misinformation and disinformation online. We're going beyond the memes and trends and diving into the real world consequences of the online spread of false information.
Join us on the journey in our new season exploring topics like community, climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, fast fashion, indigenous land, and the oil and gas industry. Each episode we’ll unravel the web of mis and disinformation, offering perspectives on these pressing issues.
Sources:
Jenny King and CP24 news anchor
https://youtu.be/xgJ-xwXZ0zA?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/xgJ-xwXZ0zA?feature=shared)
Mit Sloan
https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/mit-sloan-research-about-social-media-misinformation-and-elections (https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/mit-sloan-research-about-social-media-misinformation-and-elections)
Temple University
https://news.temple.edu/news/2021-11-09/study-shows-verified-users-are-among-biggest-culprits-when-it-comes-sharing-fake (https://news.temple.edu/news/2021-11-09/study-shows-verified-users-are-among-biggest-culprits-when-it-comes-sharing-fake)
ISDG Global
https://www.isdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Deny-Deceive-Delay-Vol.-2.pdf (https://www.isdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Deny-Deceive-Delay-Vol.-2.pdf)
Pew Reaserch
https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/fact-sheet/social-media-and-news-fact-sheet/ (https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/fact-sheet/social-media-and-news-fact-sheet/)
Pew Reaserch
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/09/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-climate-change/ (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/09/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-climate-change/)
Pew Reaserch
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2021/11/22/the-future-of-digital-spaces-and-their-role-in-democracy/ (https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2021/11/22/the-future-of-digital-spaces-and-their-role-in-democracy/)
Boston University
https://www.bu.edu/articles/2023/tweets-ads-and-lies-researchers-are-fighting-against-climate-misinformation/#:~:text=They%20analyzed%20over%2022%2C000%20tweets,information%20about%20the%20climate%20crisis. (https://www.bu.edu/articles/2023/tweets-ads-and-lies-researchers-are-fighting-against-climate-misinformation/#:~:text=They%20analyzed%20over%2022%2C000%20tweets,information%20about%20the%20climate%20crisis.)
Pew Reaserch
https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2016/12/15/many-americans-believe-fake-news-is-sowing-confusion/ (https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2016/12/15/many-americans-believe-fake-news-is-sowing-confusion/)
FMA
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/aldous-ichnite/discography (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/aldous-ichnite/discography)
FMA
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/aldous-ichnite/discography (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/aldous-ichnite/discography)
Shimona Kee
https://youtu.be/oKrNGYwB9zU?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/oKrNGYwB9zU?feature=shared)
Robin Burke- CU
Original audio
Hamid Qahri-Saremi- CSU
Original audio
19 Jan 2024
S2 - Episode 1: Misinformation and Disinformation
Welcome to Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change". This season, we’re exploring the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our earth, society, culture, and politics. Join your hosts Portia Cook and Mia Daly as they explore the effects of climate change in our real world.
This episode is all about the basics. We are breaking down the difference between misinformation and disinformation and how both manifest in our media, news, and politics. We explore the trust between the public and the media and how that effects our current climate crisis.
Join us on the journey in our new season exploring topics like social media algorithms, community, climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, fast fashion, indigenous land, and the oil and gas industry. Each episode we’ll unravel the web of mis and disinformation, offering perspectives on these pressing issues.
Source Material:
Mysterious Investigative
https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=635271870 (https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=635271870)
Audio source: FineTune Music
Adobe Stock Asset ID: #635271870
Virus
https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=452598603 (https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=452598603)
Audio source: FineTune Music
Adobe Stock Asset ID: #452598603
War Machine
https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=545963503 (https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=545963503)
Audio source: Jamendo
Adobe Stock Asset ID: #545963503
Uplifting Ambient Corporate
https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=692538048 (https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=692538048)
Audio source: Jamendo
Adobe Stock Asset ID: #692538048
Barack Obama
https://youtu.be/LH6kq3HhjgQ?si=NKVb2jRT7I-NfwkI (https://youtu.be/LH6kq3HhjgQ?si=NKVb2jRT7I-NfwkI)
Account: Standford University
Description: Former U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a keynote address about how information is created and consumed, and the threat that disinformation poses to democracy.
Maria Ressa
https://youtu.be/LanpXtqMb4E?si=TvFdFhEJudqYp9Nk (https://youtu.be/LanpXtqMb4E?si=TvFdFhEJudqYp9Nk)
Account: Nobel Prize
Description: 2021, Maria Ressa on the difference between misinformation and disinformation
Hidden Power of Words
https://youtu.be/sUjBt328Tx8?si=rVCTklzrWxOI6c7t (https://youtu.be/sUjBt328Tx8?si=rVCTklzrWxOI6c7t)
Account: Sehnend
Description: The Hidden Power Of Words
Amy Harder
https://youtu.be/vwipDbEQtYg?si=Us8v9zgNJpUTxXf- (https://youtu.be/vwipDbEQtYg?si=Us8v9zgNJpUTxXf-)
Account: CBS News
Description: A report from Axios says climate change is a growing target for false news stories. Amy Harder, an energy and climate change reporter, joins CBSN to discuss what's behind the rise.
Tom Harris
https://youtu.be/Qdg4uQW8Dlg?si=ybFzs52PSOKIu9CA (https://youtu.be/Qdg4uQW8Dlg?si=ybFzs52PSOKIu9CA)
Account: Fox News
Description: International Climate Science Coalition Executive Director Tom Harris discusses how he was once a climate alarmist but now sees it as a scam on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’
31 Oct 2023
Episode 4: Media & Misinformation - An Interview with Battinto Batts
As long as there has been journalism and media, there has been misinformation...
In today's social media dominated world, facts seem to have lost their sway. Individuals experiencing extreme temperature fail to acknowledge the existence of climate change, and the false narratives of misinformation are hindering other efforts to combat global warming.
Today's guest, Battinto Batts, is the Dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Today's conversation centers on the opportunities that the media has on the battle against disinformation.
In this episode, guest, Battinto Batts, and host, Mia Daly, break down the difference between misinformation and disinformation, learn where each one comes from, and discuss how we can combat it.
18 Oct 2023
Episode 3: Climate Education - An Interview With Professor Andrea Duffy
How do we equip the next generation to address the climate crisis and keep our democracy thriving?
Our climate is changing, and with it our democracy needs reform. Teaching our children about the planet is just one of the many solutions, we as adults must take responsibility and educate ourselves too.
Hosts Portia Cook and Jevon McKenny sit down with Colorado State University Professor, Andrea Duffy to discuss the future of climate education.
28 Sept 2023
Episode 2: Faith Leaders - An Interview With Terri Hobart
"This land is your land, this land is my land..."
An often overlooked aspect of the battle against climate change is the role of faith based contributions to the cause.
Listen as your hosts Portia Cook and Jevon McKinney explore how religion and faith issues connect with our current climate crisis. They invite special guest, Reverend Terri Hobart from St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Denver, to give some perspective into these issues as a leader in the faith community.
So how can faith communities unify our country and build a shared awareness of the need to protect our planet and democracy?
Listen as Portia, Jevon, and Terri reflect on their own experiences with all different kinds of faiths and their connection to nature, peace, gratitude, and love.
30 Aug 2023
Episode 1: Climate Democracy Initiative - A Conversation With David Orr
What is the Climate Democracy Initiative (CDI) about anyway?...
Our very first episode of Heatwaves of Change features an in-depth interview with David Orr, a renowned scholar, environmentalist, and author who has dedicated his life to environmental education and sustainable design. He has won countless awards and honors for his environmental work.
David is a vital executive member at CDI. His contributions have made a lasting impact on environmental studies and inspired countless individuals to actively work towards a better, more sustainable future.
Listen to your host, Portia Cook, and guest, David Orr, define the intersection between democracy and climate, and explore some of the hottest topics in climate media today.
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