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Greater Greener Georgia is a short biweekly podcast where we talk about current event issues in Georgia, especially issues around climate change and the environment. We know it can be hard to focus on important news in today’s society, especially with the flood of information that comes at us from all directions. We want to help simplify things and highlight the problems and successes that matter.

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Check latest episodes from Greater Greener Georgia podcast

Georgia 2026: The Elections, the Energy, and the Stakes for Our Future

2026/01/22

From the midterm elections to the Public Service Commission, the Governor’s race, and major environmental legislation, 2026 will shape Georgia’s future for decades. In this episode, we break down what’s coming, what’s at risk, and how clean energy and climate policy are front and center at the Capitol.

Dr. Gary Yohe

2026/01/08

Huffington Foundation Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies at Wesleyan University, Dr. Gary Yohe, joins us to talk about the economic impact of climate change and what his 30 years of research has found.

Brionté McCorkle - The Truth about Climate & Politics

2025/10/30

GCV's very own, Brionté McCorkle, sits down to chat about climate, energy, and the upcoming elections

Meet the Candidate: Peter Hubbard

2025/10/23

Candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission, Peter Hubbard, joins the podcast to talk about corporate corruption, the rising cost of energy bills, and the importance of holding elected official accountable.

Meet the Candidate: Alicia Johnson

2025/10/16

Candidate for Georgia Public Service Commission, Dr. Alicia Johnson, joins the podcast to talk family, policy, and rising energy costs.

Season 4, Episode 5: Meet the Candidate - Rohit Malhotra

2025/10/09

Candidate for Atlanta City Council, Rohit Malhotra, joins the podcast to talk politics, culture, and environmental justice.

Season 4 Episode 4: Home Energy Rebates

2025/08/28

Kristofor Anderson from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority tells us how households can to get up to $16,000 in savings using their home energy rebate programs

Season 4 Episode 3: Flint EMC

2025/07/10

In this episode, we're sitting down with leaders from Flint Energies EMC, a member-owned electric cooperative serving central and south Georgia. We're talking about the unique role EMCs play in Georgia’s energy future, how local communities can shape the grid, and what a just, renewable transition looks like for rural areas.

S4 Ep.2: Daniel Blackman

2025/06/05

Today, we’re talking with Daniel Blackman, candidate for Georgia’s Public Service Commission—one of the most powerful but least understood positions shaping our clean energy future. We’ll dig into how PSC decisions impact climate, communities, and the fight for a just energy system.

S4Ep.1: Cristal Valdez

2025/05/29

Today, we talk with Environmental Community Justice Organizer, Cristal Valdez, about voting rights, language barriers, and environmental justice.

S3 Ep.11: All About The PSC

2025/04/24

What is the Georgia Public Service commission and what is their role in regulating Georgia Power and other energy providers in the state? Find out on this episode of Greater Greener Georgia.

S3 Ep.10: Brionté on Voting Rights

2025/04/17

GCV Executive Director, Brionté McCorkle joins us to talk about the Georgia Public Service Commission and the State's violation of the Voting Rights Act.

S3 Ep9: Amy Sharma

2025/04/10

Today we are joined by Comedian and Executive Director of Science for Georgia. We talk climate change, legislative action, and...monkeys. You don't want to miss this one.

S3 Ep.8: John E. Duke

2025/04/03

Today we are joined by author and activist, John E. Duke. He talks about his book, "Leaving the Suburbs", and the environmental and political landscape if Georgia.

S3 Ep7: Rep. Kim Schofield

2025/03/27

Rep. Kim Schofield of House District 63 shares her inspirational journey to the Gold Dome and offers some much needed motivation and wisdom.