XRNOW!

The People Vs. Citi

Highlights from the first of its kind public hearing, in which frontline Black, Indigenous, and BIPOC voices from all over the world came together in New York to level charges of Environmental Racism against Citibank, and deliver a set of demands for change.

Bike to Strike for Earth Day

In case you missed the action at City Hall this week, we’ve got audio highlights from the main stage, plus exclusive interviews with organizers Sim Bilal, Josiah Edwards, and Shekinah Deocares.

Genesis Butler - Founder, Youth Climate Save - Genesis v. EPA

Having inspired her family to turn Vegan at 6 years old, Genesis was giving her first Ted Talk at only 10. The now 17-year-old activist shares the change-making strategy that brings her to D.C. this week to advocate for a landmark legal challenge.

Dana R. Fisher, Researching Activism: What Works?

Dana traces her journey to writing her first book for a general audience, and shares its research-based approach to studying the efficacy of various activist approaches in driving societal change to address the climate crisis.

Lisa Hart, LA Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance

Lisa traces her interest in Environmentalism all the way back to her childhood, and breaks down the Neighborhood Council system as a vehicle for direct engagement in local politics.

Nate Smith, “An Enemy of the People”

Theater actor and XRNYC Activist Nate Smith takes us through his headline-making interruption of the Broadway play from both the strategic and personal perspectives.

Prison, Beatings, and Death Threats: Fighting EACOP in Uganda

Jacob Lubega, Shafik Kalyango and Abdul Aziz Bwete of Justice Movement Uganda share the inspiring story of their fight against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.

Father Peter Kreitler, Climate and Spirituality

Episcopal Minister, longtime advocate for the fight against climate change, and the host of EarthTalk Today, Peter Kreitler joins Steven for an intimate conversation.

Tatiana Seryán, Collaboration in Rebellion

The inspiring Tatiana Seryán brings us a big picture view of Extinction Rebellion and Scientists Rebellion, with an emphasis on the ongoing effort to improve coordination and collaboration between the different components of the global movement.

Ornela De Gasperin Quintero & Silas Crocker, Climate Academia

Ecology Professor and Scientist Rebel Ornela De Gasperin Quintero brings a holistic perspective on extreme economic injustice and its role in the climate crisis, but a hopeful take on paths to an alternative future. Then UCLA’s Silas Crocker joins us with cutting-edge research about a more accurate way to measure warming.