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Earth Day Podcast Roundup: Addressing Sustainability in The U.S.

These podcast episodes, along with their descriptions, were curated and written by our curator, Layla Palmer

1) Building Bold: Blueprint For a Better Massachusetts

In the second episode of this limited series, learn about the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ decarbonization efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Get a behind-the-scenes look at a transformative project at Salem State University, where geothermal technology is being leveraged to fuel the campus with clean energy.

This partnership between public service and higher education is a powerful example of the initiatives driving Massachusetts toward a sustainable future.

2) The Climate Conversation

U.S. Representative Sean Casten shares insights on how to achieve a clean and affordable future by leveraging data, enhancing productivity, and modernizing the U.S. electrical grid.

3) People Places Planet

This episode features New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, who discusses how New Jersey is operationalizing environmental justice initiatives while adapting to shifting federal environmental policies.

4) Climate Rising

In this episode, Galen Nelson, Chief Climate Officer at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), discusses how the state uses grants to accelerate climate innovation in sectors like energy efficiency while gathering data needed to shape smarter environmental policy and economic resilience.

5) Boiling Point

In this episode, Jason Rondou of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power discusses the city's transition away from its final coal-fired power plant.

The episode explores the city’s shift to using natural gas and green hydrogen, balancing the need for reliable energy with L.A.'s ambitious clean energy goals.

This Earth Month, it’s vital to highlight the tangible progress being made in sustainability and climate action. Several states are dedicated to achieving climate goals—efforts that are often overshadowed by “doomsday” narratives.

While it can feel like climate action is rarely prioritized, public servants across the country are consistently finding innovative ways to lead sustainability initiatives. This list shines a light on that essential work, serving as a reminder that meaningful climate action happens one step at a time.

-Layla Palmer, EarBuds Curator

What if working out was about more than the workout?

Each week, writer and fitness enthusiast Sebastian Langdell talks to an author, musician, comedian, filmmaker, or other creative about their exercise routine, athletic passions, approach to nutrition – and, most importantly, how their fitness practice fuels their artistic practice.

You’ll hear about how boxing and bouldering boost mental health, long bike rides offer a shortcut to transcendence, and getting physically stronger leads to more ambitious art.

By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to both hit the gym and write your novel.

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The history and comedy podcast that challenges the centuries-old conventional wisdom that war is the smart and sensible thing to do. Hosted by comedian Orli Matlow.

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📣 In Podcast The Newsletter, Lauren Passell writes about The Focus Group Podcast…

The Focus Group Podcast isn’t your typical political podcast. It doesn’t have an agenda. It isn’t really about the news. There are no pundits. There are no debates. The voices you will hear aren’t always informed.

Lauren Passell

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