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Marine Light Pollution: An Emerging Environmental Threat (opens the original)
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What happens when the ocean is exposed to too much artificial light? Kay Brown talks with environmental researcher and lawyer Willow Hogan about the growing problem of marine light pollution—and how artificial light from coastlines, ports, and ships can disrupt sea turtles, plankton, coral, seabirds, and other marine life. They explore the risks, the push for international regulation, and practical ways smarter lighting could help protect the ocean. Takeaways: We found that artificial light at n
California’s Growing Water Crisis (opens the original)
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California’s Salton Sea is disappearing. So why isn’t the government doing more to stop it? Kay Brown talks with Susan St. Louis of the Salton Sea Coalition about the growing environmental and public-health crisis—and the political roadblocks standing in the way of a real solution. Who is responsible? Who has the power to act? And what will it cost California if the government continues to do nothing? California’s Salton Sea isn’t just shrinking — it’s unspooling a public-health and climate mess
Singing for Change: Lauren Mayer on Music, Satire & Resistance (opens the original)
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In this episode of Democracy on Fire, Kay Brown talks with songwriter and performer Lauren Mayer about the power of political satire to expose hypocrisy, challenge those in power, and help people move from frustration to action. Lauren shares how her weekly political satire songs began, why laughter can make overwhelming political issues feel less paralyzing, and how humor can help people find the courage to participate. They also discuss Lauren's upcoming Power of Participation event in Palm Sp
Weaponizing Justice: Trump's War on Political Enemies (opens the original)
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In this episode of Democracy on Fire , Kay Brown is joined by Kim Harth to examine the growing pattern of politically motivated investigations and prosecutions and the chilling effect they can have on free speech, dissent, and civic engagement. They take a closer look at the case against the Southern Poverty Law Center, one of the latest targets of what they argue is a campaign of political retribution.
From Faith to Politics: The Shift of Christianity in America (opens the original)
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In this episode of Democracy on Fire , Kay Brown talks with Pastor Jane Voigts about the rise of Christian nationalism and its growing influence on American politics and society. They explore what Christian nationalism is, how it differs from mainstream Christian faith, and its impact on democracy, religious freedom, immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare, and more. Pastor Voigts also discusses how faith communities and individuals can push back through awareness, compassion, civic engagement, a
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