Hot Take

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Rating
4.6
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500 reviews
This podcast has
80 episodes
Language
Explicit
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Date created
2019/11/19
Average duration
82 min.
Release period
27 days

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Hot Take is a holistic, irreverent, honest look at the climate crisis and all the ways media and society are talking—and not talking—about it. Hosted by real-life friends Mary Annaïse Heglar and Amy Westervelt—an essayist and a journalist— Hot Take offers a unique perspective on the issue of climate change. With a breath of fresh humanity and humor, conversation moves swiftly from cackling about the bad week an oil company had, to speaking seriously and passionately about the unequal distribution of climate impacts and our own experiences of climate grief. And then washing it down with a round of dad jokes! Every week, we’ll connect you with the latest climate news and with the journalists and storytellers trying to make sense of this complex issue to help you see the world through climate-colored glasses. New episodes every Friday.

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Introducing: Inherited — Climate Youth Stories From Around the World
2023/07/20
In the Season 3 premiere of Inherited, host Shaylyn Martos introduces us to storyteller Camara Aaron, who shares a personal story of family loss, structural resilience, and survival in an era of climate change.  Camara, now 25, was only a child when she visited her grandmother’s unique house on the island of Dominica, in the West Indies. But when Hurricane Maria devastated the Caribbean in 2017, her grandmother died in the storm, leaving Camara to sift through her own hazy memories and reconcile a way forward.  Inherited is a critically acclaimed climate storytelling show made by, for, and about young people. We’re a production of YR Media and distributed by Critical Frequency.  For more information about our podcast, head to our website at yr.media/inherited, and follow us on the socials @inheritedpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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F$#%, Marry, Kill Big Oil
2022/12/30
For our last episode of Hot Take, Amy and Mary revisit their favorite jokes, and dig into the listener mailbag to answer questions from Hot Cakes around the globe. Follow us on twitter @RealHotTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Zombie Apocalypse Is Real
2022/12/16
This week, Amy and Mary discuss zombie ice viruses, the Keystone pipeline spill in Kansas, a global biodiversity crisis, the degrowth movement, and more. Follow us on twitter @RealHotTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Won't Someone Think of The Children
2022/12/09
This week, Amy and Mary chat with Rebecca Nagle - an Indigenous journalist, host of This Land, and long-time friend of the show. They discuss Brackeen v. Haaland (a legal case threatening Indian Law), why Indigenous issues are so under covered, Landback, and more. Follow us on twitter @RealHotTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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'Tis the Season to Want Nothing
2022/12/02
Just in time for the holiday season, Amy and Mary chat with Aja Barber - a writer, stylist and consultant who works at the intersections of fashion and sustainability. They dive into the problems with fast fashion, and its worst offender and Aja's sworn enemy Shein. They discuss Aja’s recent book - Consumed, talk about more ethical options for gift giving, and more. Follow us on twitter @RealHotTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Call the COPs
2022/11/18
Amy and Mary break down this year's COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, and explore the history of U.N. climate conferences beginning with the first summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. They also discuss the unseemly presence of fossil fuel companies at the meeting, loss and damages, climate debt, and more Follow us on twitter @RealHotTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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No Country for Centrist Dems
2022/11/11
This week on Hot Take, Amy and Mary break down the midterms, examine the shadowy billionaires funding Republican candidates, and give an honest review of Elon’s performance as Twitter's CEO. Spoiler: He’s failing, but it might be on purpose. Follow us on twitter @RealHotTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Every Election Is a Climate Election with Rhiana Gunn Wright
2022/11/04
This week on Hot Take, Amy and Mary speak with Rhiana Gunn-Wright - Director of Climate Policy at the Roosevelt Institute and one of the architects of the Green New Deal. With the midterms right around the corner, they discuss shifting narratives around climate, the IRA, and much more. Later on, Amy and Mary make sense of the phenomena of flying soup that’s taking the art world by storm, and break down a horrific take from a New York Times opinion writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Election Spooktacular
2022/10/28
This week on Hot Take, Amy and Mary pick apart the climate implications and nuances in key midterm races (Fetterman, Booker, Barnes, Beto), plus the upcoming Brazilian presidential election. They look ahead to COP and the conversation around loss and damages (read: reparations), and the Nigeria floods. Oh, and Amy gets crafty for Halloween! Follow us on twitter @RealHotTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis
2022/10/21
This week on Hot Take, Mary is joined by Sara Sneath, investigative reporter and alligator doula and Drew Costley, climate & environment reporter at The Associated Press. They discuss how to approach communities in the throes of a climate disaster, the tension between chronic and acute crises, trauma-informed reporting, and the disabled community. And, gators! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Climate Candidates To Watch In The Midterms
2022/10/14
This week on Hot Take, Amy & Mary discuss the new wave of Southern Black Democrats running on climate centric platforms and break down the important climate cases before the Supreme Court. They also bring updates on this year’s hurricane season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Reclaiming Identity Politics with Olúfemi Táíwò
2022/10/07
This week on Hot Take, Amy & Mary talk to Olúfemi Táíwò, author and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown, about tokenism, reparations, how the powerful have appropriated identity politics and turned it into a tool of division, and more. Taiwo is the author of Elite Capture and Reconsidering Reparations and a real-life philosopher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4.6 out of 5
500 reviews
MaryLou93 2022/12/31
Sad the pod is over
Each a powerhouse of intelligence and wit in their own right, together Amy and Mary make a stellar duo. Hot Take is the best way to keep up to date on...
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ecvancouver1986 2022/12/21
Crooked Media do better
The only energy/climate podcast that speaks truth to power. These women deserve support and a voice. Their message exposes truth no one will talk ab...
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ElizJoy14 2022/10/14
My go-to
This podcast is my go-to for climate news. Really appreciate the perspectives and context brought in to each episode.
Dan1777999877 2022/09/27
Can’t Miss an Episode!
Hot Take has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas....
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fanofharry 2022/09/23
Supports hopefulness
Wonderful in-depth information including climate justice information. It’s so impressive! Plus I like that there are links to organizations to donate ...
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hackasaurus 2022/08/27
Love the show -
Love the show -
nittanylion2010 2022/09/19
Ideology over Reality
Would’ve liked to hear an interview with what should’ve been a very knowledgeable guest by less ideological journalists. No pushback or in depth analy...
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SpokesNotes 2022/08/20
Climate on TV episode was great to hear.
It’s important that creative mass media incorporate considerations to climate change. Nice to hear all the examples mentioned.
TriciaFriedman 2022/08/16
Must listening
This show goes deep into structural issues that are not getting the spotlight (and need it). One of the best shows out here on environmental issues.
notterstrom 2022/08/14
The deep, nuanced climate conversations I crave
Easily my favorite of all the climate podcasts I’ve listened to…and I’ve listened to a lot. I so appreciate Amy’s and Mary’s deep dives into importan...
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