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Why smart people believe myths about electric cars
EVs should be having their moment, but misinformation is standing in the way. We spoke to a researcher about how to course correct.
 • Tracy Wholf
30:24
What oil actually costs
The market price of oil has never reflected its true cost. This week made that impossible to ignore.
 • Emily Atkin
"Is it a condom or is it gasoline?"
Tracy and I play a game.
 • Emily Atkin
11:46
How fossil fuel ads manipulate us
On today’s podcast, we watch and analyze fossil fuel ads.
 • Emily Atkin
27:49
Fossil fuel propaganda is evolving
A new analysis of nearly 2,000 fossil fuel ads finds Big Oil has moved from green promises to insisting oil and gas are inevitable. (They're not).
 • Emily Atkin
Our reaction to the Steyer interview
Just some immediate, off-the-cuff thoughts.
 • Emily Atkin
14:30
Can a billionaire fix California?
Tom Steyer argues he's not a regular billionaire. He's a cool billionaire.
 • Emily Atkin
35:27
NBC's top climate reporter resigns
In an exclusive interview, veteran NBC meteorologist Chase Cain opens up about burnout, suppression, and why he's going independent.
 • Emily Atkin
29:51

February 2026

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