Bonus Episode: How We Survive – The Changing Threat
Summary
Ripple executive producer Ben Adair introduces a special episode of Marketplace’s “How We Survive,” hosted by Kai Rizdahl. Rizdahl explores how climate change has become a critical national security threat, contrasting his Cold War military service with today’s challenges. He undergoes extreme heat and cold stress tests at a Navy lab to understand how rising temperatures impact soldier performance and readiness.
Topics discussed
Introduction to How We Survive podcast special
Kai's military background and boot camp memories
Survival training anecdotes and lessons learned
Cold War context vs modern climate threats
The Pentagon's role in climate research and emissions
Extreme heat stress test at the Warfighter Lab
Extreme cold stress test and cognitive performance
Climate change impacts on military operations
Sherry Goodman on climate as a threat multiplier
Military adaptation strategies and resilience
Balancing mission readiness with climate action
Preview of future episodes and credits
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