Deb Haaland is a politician, and proud of it
Summary
Flora Lichtman interviews former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland about her memoir, *A Voice Like Mine*, and her upcoming New Mexico gubernatorial run. Haaland discusses her unconventional path to politics, balancing public land management, and the importance of science and legal accountability in addressing climate change. She also shares personal insights on resilience, sobriety, and her deep connection to nature.
Topics discussed
Sponsor messages and show intro
Deb Haaland's background and new memoir
Identity as an organizer and rebellious streak
Bipartisan work and love for politics
Role and responsibilities of the Interior Department
Balancing public land use and conservation
Climate change, lawsuits, and accountability
Law training, bar exam failure, and sponsor break
Transparency and sharing her sobriety journey
Resilience learned from moving as a child
Emotional connection to nature and ancestors
Closing remarks and credits
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