Hi, Energy! Podcast 301: Building Political Power for Climate Action

Hi, Energy! Podcast 301: Building Political Power for Climate Action

In this episode of Hi, Energy!, Host Esteban Gast sits down with Mike Young, the Executive Director of California Environmental Voters to talk about political power, climate champions, and how engagement at the polls can lead to better changes at home. Mike Young shares his insights from over 20 years of organizing for climate smart policies, promoting bold legislative leadership, and holding policymakers accountable. From doing your homework on candidates to fighting against the narrative that climate policies are too expensive or difficult to pass, Mike and Esteban break down how we can claim our political power and put our communities first. New episodes of Hi, Energy are coming out every month. So check out our Instagram and LinkedIn and subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Visit socalren.org/about/podcasts for full episodes and highlight reels coming soon.

Hi, Energy! Returns for Season 3!

Hi, Energy! is back for another season of expert insights with Southern California leaders, working to create solutions, workforce opportunities, and innovative partnerships, all to help communities save energy today while fostering sustainable practices for tomorrow. We’ll meet with top Southern California leaders who are actively building practical solutions to expand access to clean, sustainable energy and empowering communities through education, direct resources, and tangible calls to action. Tune in monthly for new episodes of Hi, Energy! coming to you where you get your podcasts. Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn, and  be sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple, Spotify  or visit https://socalren.org/about/podcasts for full episodes and highlight reels coming soon.

Storytelling Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis

In this episode of Hi, Energy! We learn about Allison’s Hollywood Climate Summit, where writers, executives, fans and actors can all gather and learn about how to make Hollywood climate friendly and the role Hollywood can play in bringing climate knowledge to the public.  Allison and Esteban discuss the power of storytelling in bringing knowledge about climate to everyday folks like you and me. They talk about how every industry —not just Hollywood— is connected to climate, and how government workers should think about storytelling in their work too.  Additional References from the podcast: * PowerLines [https://powerlines.org/] — Modernizing American Power * People Allison Shouted Out * Rasheda Crocket [http://www.rashedacrockett.com/] * Rollie Williams [https://www.climatetownproductions.com/about] * Alexis Nikole Nelson [https://www.instagram.com/blackforager/] * Leah Thomas [https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/] * Kiana Kazemi [https://www.kianakaz.com/] * Kristy Drutman [https://www.browngirlgreen.com/who-am-i] * Allison is also an occasional teacher at USC! Here’s a flyer [https://web-app.usc.edu/soc/syllabus/20221/19410.pdf] for their class    New episodes of Hi, Energy are coming out every month. So check out our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/_socalren/] and subscribe to the show on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@theenergyntwrk/podcasts], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hi-energy/id1558555312], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1O6ghdDhMhlYnM5EKl1uoB?si=39ba3364879f4308], and wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://socalren.org/about/podcasts [https://socalren.org/about/podcasts] for full episodes and highlight reels coming soon.

Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

In this episode of Hi, Energy! We learn about climate resilience and disaster preparedness from Nina Knierim, a fire survivor and the California Area Manager for Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness [https://www.coreresponse.org/post/nina-knierim/]. Nina and Esteban discuss Nina’s personal story of surviving California wildfires, the steps she took to protect her family and neighbors and the way that community togetherness drives successful disaster responses.   Additional References from the podcast: * Watch Duty Fire App [https://app.watchduty.org/] New episodes of Hi, Energy are coming out every month. So check out our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/_socalren/] and subscribe to the show on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@theenergyntwrk/podcasts], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hi-energy/id1558555312], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1O6ghdDhMhlYnM5EKl1uoB?si=39ba3364879f4308], and wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://socalren.org/about/podcasts [https://socalren.org/about/podcasts] for full episodes and highlight reels coming soon.

Climate Innovation In Transportation

In this episode of Hi, Energy! We learn about how new climate-focused technology is shaping the way we move ourselves and our stuff around the world. To help us learn about that, Esteban is joined by Jack Symington, the Director of City Climate Innovation at LA Climate Incubator [https://laincubator.org/]. Jack and Esteban discuss how clean transportation will get us warmer burritos, the olympics are bringing us accessible EV charging, the origin story of the city of Los Angeles deciding that a city climate incubator was needed and so much more.  Additional References from the podcast: * Books * The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-ministry-for-the-future-kim-stanley-robinson/14532414] * Articles * LA To Launch Cleantech Incubator [https://socaltech.com/la_to_launch_cleantech_incubator/s-0038625.html] — LACI Origin Story New episodes of Hi, Energy are coming out every month. So check out our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/_socalren/] and subscribe to the show on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@theenergyntwrk/podcasts], Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hi-energy/id1558555312], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1O6ghdDhMhlYnM5EKl1uoB?si=39ba3364879f4308], and wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://socalren.org/about/podcasts [https://socalren.org/about/podcasts] for full episodes and highlight reels coming soon.