How can we use humor to tackle one of the most serious issues of our time, without undermining its urgency? In this episode, we’re joined by Pete Dominick: renowned comedian, climate activist, and political commentator. A regular on Comedy Central's The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, and host of the acclaimed podcast Stand Up! With Pete Dominick,Pete has built a career out of making people laugh—and making them think.

“Climate comedy” may seem like an oxymoron, but Pete explains how humor can engage audiences in ways that facts and figures can’t. He unpacks how comedy can connect with everyone from climate skeptics to Earth-apathetics and shares how he strikes the delicate balance between getting people to laugh and motivating them to act. Together, we explore the boundaries of humor—how to amplify the message without trivializing the issue—and hear Pete’s take on joking about democracy and politics in these un-funny times. This episode is packed with sharp wit, thoughtful insights, and practical advice for anyone trying to engage others in the climate conversation—or just searching for a little levity in a world on fire.

In this episode, Brian Newhouse, Director of Transportation at the Potomac School, delves into the school’s journey toward more sustainable transportation. From transitioning the fleet from diesel to propane-powered buses, we explore whether propane is truly a better alternative—or simply the lesser of two evils.

Brian offers a candid look at the environmental and maintenance benefits of propane, while also addressing the practical challenges of moving toward electric buses, including charging infrastructure, costs, and power grid demands.

The conversation also examines how these sustainability efforts are received within the community, reflecting on the polarized attitudes toward environmental change. We also discuss how Potomac is working to make clean and sustainable transportation accessible to all students, ensuring that the school’s environmental initiatives are equitable and inclusive.

With a unique background in public transit, hydrogen fuel cell research, and even whitewater rafting, Brian offers a fascinating perspective on balancing environmental goals with real-world constraints.

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on clean transportation, the complexities of sustainability, and the importance of collective action in tackling climate challenges.

In this episode, we sit down with 17-year-old Isa Alvidrez, a tenacious climate activist dedicated to advancing sustainability in her conservative Alabama hometown. Despite a lack of support—and often outright opposition—from her community and school administration, Isa continues her efforts, undeterred. She shares what it's like to be a climate activist surrounded by skeptics, and reflects on the irony of her town's deep appreciation for nature but distrust of climate science. She also opens up about her unique strategy for engaging climate deniers and the meaningful changes she’s already implemented in her community.

Isa’s story captures the grit and determination of young advocates everywhere fighting for change in the face of resistance—especially when that resistance comes from a school administration that prioritizes new football fields over recycling bins.