The Exxon Heatwave: Climate Crisis & Denial w/ Simon Clark. Plus, Save Our Humanities!
Summary
Hosts Nish Kumar and Coco Kahn analyze Andy Burnham’s rise as Prime Minister, noting Labour’s poll lead over Reform UK and Burnham’s active communication style. They discuss Nigel Farage’s declining influence and the Green Party’s relevance amid rent control debates. Guest Simon Clarke then details the climate emergency, naming heatwaves after fossil fuel firms and criticizing the UK’s lack of adaptation to wildfires and extreme temperatures.
Topics discussed
Introduction and political context: Reform UK and Andy Burnham
Listener feedback, polls, and sponsor ads
Climate emergency: Wildfires, heatwaves, and adaptation
Climate science: Predictions, fire clouds, and uncertainty
UK energy policy: Oil fields, greenwashing, and disinformation
Systemic change: Individual vs corporate responsibility
Outro and sponsor advertisements
University cuts: Humanities and arts under threat
Student experience and the value of humanities
Closing remarks and Runaway Country promo
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