Full Ep15: TIME 100 Climate Leaders: Revisiting EcoRight Conversations

In October 2025, TIME Magazine released its list of the 100 most influential climate actors across five different categories: leaders, innovators, titans, defenders, and catalysts. And we are proud that four of those who were honored have been past guests on the show. We are re-sharing our February 2025 episode with guest Ari Matusiak, the co-founder, president, and CEO of Rewiring America. Designated as a “defender,” Matusiak has been making the case, backed up by Rewiring America’s analysis, that the electrification of our homes is one of the most significant steps we can take toward not only reducing carbon emissions but also saving energy bill costs.

In October 2025, TIME Magazine released its list of the 100 most influential climate actors across five different categories: leaders, innovators, titans, defenders, and catalysts. And we are proud that 4 of those honored have been past guests on the show. As such, we are sharing our June 2024 episode again with guest Benji Backer, designated a Defender by TIME, who has now founded two organizations, American Conservation Coalition and Nature Is Nonpartisan. He authored a book (which was the focus of our conversation in the episode), as well as spearheading an influential executive order earlier this year. Benji is a true leader in not only defending the need for climate action amongst conservatives, he’s the face of the future.

Nature is Nonpartisan's Hattie Hobart on their stakeholders and engaging with different groups and audiences.

Hattie Hobart on the work of Nature is Nonpartisan and the way they are engaging outdoor-minded people and conservationists.

Hattie Hobart talks about the new organization, Nature is Nonpartisan and their launch this past spring.

If you love the outdoors but are sick of political fighting, this episode is for you! Hattie Hobart is the Chief of Staff at Nature is Nonpartisan, the latest nonprofit founded by Benji Backer. Together, the team believes that nature is one of the few things that connects us all—and it deserves better. With a focus on returning nonpartisanship to issues surrounding nature, Nature is Nonpartisan is the remedy needed in today’s polarized world. Hattie will talk about recent accomplishments and what they are looking to do in the year ahead. This episode and interview with Hattie is literally a 'breath of fresh nonpartisan air,' so don't miss it! 

Fusion Industry Association CEO Andrew Holland says fusion is "downstream" of permitting reform and nuclear regulations.

Fusion Industry Association's Andrew Holland explains the basic difference between nuclear and fusion energy.

Fusion Industry Association CEO Andrew Holland on companies now hitting the break-even point on fusion.

What is fusion energy and how far away is it from being commercialized? Friend of the pod Andrew Holland, the founding CEO of the Fusion Industry Association is here to tell us that fusion is on the way to being a part of our lives. What is the status of the technology? Policy? What about the geopolitical challenges? Tune in to learn more about this cutting-edge technology and what is needed to spark the fusion revolution with guest Andrew Holland!