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Over the past year we have been hearing a lot about the Green New Deal. The media jumped on it when Alexandria Ocasio Cortez unveiled her proposal for the GND last February. Since then there has been a lot of hype and criticism surrounding the famous environmental plan. But what actually is the GND? What does it say? What does the plan include? Why are there so many “different versions” of it on the left? Who will the GND benefit? And ultimately… will it be enough? AOC Defending the GND Intercept Video Explaining GND VOX explainer of the GND ACTUAL GND PROPOSAL If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati

Just a year ago Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood in front of the Capitol with Senator Ed Markey and unveiled their proposal for a Green New Deal. One year later and where have we gotten with the Green New Deal? Why is it important? Why should YOU care? What is the ethical justification for the Green New Deal? Join us in this episode as we talk about all these questions and try to figure out some answers. Intercept video explaining GND Vox explainer of the GND ACTUAL TEXT of the GND If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati

Today we are talking about the electoral college, and with voting for the 2020 primaries set to begin in Iowa in a few short weeks, there is no better time to start learning about our electoral system! If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati

Amelia and Justin join us again! In this episode, we talk about our experiences growing up on Long Island and how it's shaped us all. Why do LI mom's have beach-themed bathrooms? Why is the traffic so bad? Why are there so many deer? Listen to this fun episode and let us know what you think! If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati

MEMES!! They are literally everywhere and almost impossible to avoid. But what exactly is a meme? What makes certain memes funny and others not? Are memes an expression of philosophical ideas? Join me, Rahmel, as we dive into the rich history of memes and watch how the evolution of memes continue to shape internet culture and humor. Prepare to get Meta. If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati

In this episode, we talk about Engineers for a Sustainable World with some friends! If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati

Welcome to Season 2 y'all! It's 2020 and we are back and ready for the long year ahead! Are you? Join us for the ride over the next few months as we continue to talk about the environmental problems of our time. If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati

In this first ever live streamed episode, Charlie and Rahmel answer questions given to them from some of our loyal listeners! O'hare Air Delivery Guy Water Wilderness / Cronon Garbage Natural Resources If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet Find out more at https://pod-for-the-planet.pinecast.co

In this episode of our special late-night show, we were joined by the Green Party presidential candidate Howie Hawkins! Join us for a discussion with Howie and our other guests about the state of politics today and the environment. P4TP GoFundMe Vote Save America F*ck Gerry(mandering) Unify or Die If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet Find out more at https://pod-for-the-planet.pinecast.co

Rahmel and Charles discuss the many ways that the environment is portrayed in various forms of art. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet Find out more at https://pod-for-the-planet.pinecast.co

There are many many spooky things in this world of ours... so enjoy this "Halloween" special! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet Find out more at https://pod-for-the-planet.pinecast.co

In this episode the Late Night for the Planet team will examine housing issues through the stories of those who have experienced it firsthand. Joining us will be national and local experts in housing to discuss housing issues and steps being taken to solve them! Hey! We're looking to answer your questions about the environment! Please send us an email with your question to us at p4tplanet@gmail.com And check out our upcoming Q&A episode to hear for your question and a shout out from us! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet Find out more at https://pod-for-the-planet.pinecast.co

This special interview episode is dropping as a quick preview for our third ever late-night show this Tuesday, October 22nd at 7 pm at Olive Ridleys in Plattsburgh NY. This late-night show is all about housing issues in America. We are having some very special guests, including brian Gilmore, a housing rights lawyer, professor at Michigan state university, New York Times author, and a critically acclaimed poet. Late Night Event Page Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet Find out more at https://pod-for-the-planet.pinecast.co

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Will DeHaven, one of the many organizers of the Plattsburgh Climate strike. Charles also interviews one of the high school students responsible for the strike. And we discuss the youth climate movement and the experience here in Plattsburgh, NY. Register to vote! Help protect fair elections! Learn more, Do more. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet Find out more at https://pod-for-the-planet.pinecast.co

Last Summer Rahmel spent a month in China; here is a bonus pod from his experience! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet Find out more at https://pod-for-the-planet.pinecast.co

So we're back in Plattsburgh! (And Rahmel and I are back in the studio together) In this episode, Rahmel gets to hear all about what I did this summer down in Washington DC. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet Find out more at https://pod-for-the-planet.pinecast.co

Do you know where your clothes came from? What is the price of the next trend in fashion? How does that t-shirt from the big retailer impact the environment? The three of us love fashion and being #trendy and in this episode, we talk about what that means for our environment. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet Find out more at https://pod-for-the-planet.pinecast.co

If you have ever watched the news you would know that the debate over climate change is always portrayed as a 1v1 battle to see who talks louder and grabs more attention. Why is our media landscape so adverse to talking about big environmental issues? Is there a better way? Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet Find out more at https://pod-for-the-planet.pinecast.co

In this episode, we go off the rails a bit while talking about diets and the connections our food has to the environment. Rough Notes...don't judge us Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet

So the first Democratic Debates happened last week in Miami. We are kinda into politics so we thought we would record our thoughts about those two crazy nights into this bonus episode for y'all! Happy Fourth! Links & fun stuff Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati Support Pod for the Planet by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/pod-for-the-planet