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Political Heat

Political Heat

Amy Mount

Political Heat is here to make sense of climate politics. We know the science tells us to phase out fossil fuels. But it’s politics that will determine how we do that, whose voices matter in decision-making, who will benefit - and who might lose out. Host Amy Mount brings two decades’ experience of environmental politics, policy and organising. She interviews a different guest each episode. You’ll hear from seasoned Westminster operators, savvy campaigners, business representatives, opinion pollsters, and more. To get in touch, email [email protected]. You can also subscribe to the free newsletter that accompanies this podcast at https://politicalheat.substack.com/ Edited by Sarah Eldridge. Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Political Heat episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Political Heat for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Political Heat episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Political Heat - When is protest powerful?
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07/03/24 • 45 min

What role do protests play in climate activism? How have tactics changed over time? And when is controversy constructive?

Amy talks with Hannah Martin, Co Executive Director at Green New Deal Rising, which is a movement of young people fighting to stop climate change.

Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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Political Heat - Introducing Political Heat
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03/08/24 • 1 min

Political Heat is here to make sense of climate politics. We know the science tells us to phase out fossil fuels. But it’s politics that will determine how we do that. Whose voices matter in decision-making? Who will benefit - and who might lose out?

Host Amy Mount brings two decades’ experience of environmental politics, policy and organising. She interviews a different guest each episode. You’ll hear from seasoned Westminster operators, savvy campaigners, business representatives, opinion pollsters, and more.

They won’t give you a running commentary. Instead they’ll provide the context you need to understand what’s going on. What are the dynamics that underlie the media headlines? And how might progress be possible?

Look out for new episodes every Wednesday.

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Political Heat - Do voters care about the climate?
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03/20/24 • 37 min

Will parties’ net zero policies help or hinder their electoral chances? How has public concern about the climate changed in recent years? And are Red Wall voters as sceptical about cutting carbon as is commonly assumed?

Amy talks with Rachel Wolf, who co-wrote the Conservative Party manifesto in 2019 and is now founding partner at Public First, a policy and public opinion agency.

Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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Political Heat - What power does the oil and gas industry have?
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03/27/24 • 45 min

How did the oil and gas industry become a force in UK politics? What tactics has it deployed to disrupt climate progress? And what would a fair transition to net zero look like, for the workers and communities that rely on North Sea drilling rigs?

Amy talks with Tessa Khan, Executive Director at Uplift, which supports a rapid and just transition away from oil and gas production in the UK.

Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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Political Heat - Too much democracy - or too little?
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04/03/24 • 40 min

Is our democracy up to the challenge of responding to climate change? What do MPs see as their role on climate? And how was it possible for the government to approve a new coal mine in Cumbria, despite being signed up to net zero?

Amy talks with Rebecca Willis, Professor in Energy and Climate Governance at the Lancaster Environment Centre, and author of “Too hot to handle? The democratic challenge of climate change”.

Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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Political Heat - What about China?

What about China?

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04/10/24 • 38 min

Does it matter what the UK does on climate change, when China’s annual emissions are now so much higher? Is it reasonable to ask “what about China?” - or is it a delaying tactic? And what assumptions does the question reflect about the pros and cons of climate action?

Amy talks with Sepi Golzari-Munro, formerly executive director of the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit and now an independent writer, broadcaster and strategist.

Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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Political Heat - Are power lines the next battle lines?
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04/17/24 • 41 min

Are fights brewing over the new infrastructure needed for clean electricity? What’s the real difference between the Conservative government’s 2035 target and Labour’s 2030 target? What do energy companies think about net zero - and what do they need from policymakers to help them transition?

Amy talks with Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of the Energy UK trade association. Energy UK represents more than 100 suppliers, generators and service providers.

Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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Political Heat - Does international diplomacy make a difference?
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04/24/24 • 42 min

What’s it like to negotiate climate agreements with other countries? What are the most consequential power dynamics at the UN climate talks? And how does climate sit alongside other foreign policy objectives?

Amy talks with Camilla Born, who held the pen on the strategy for COP26, the UN climate talks that the UK hosted in 2021. She then went on to be right-hand woman to the COP President, Alok Sharma, as his advisor.

Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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Political Heat - Should the climate movement be fighting for beauty?
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05/08/24 • 40 min

How has climate politics in the UK been shaped by this country’s longer history of environmentalism? Do economic arguments fully capture what’s at stake in climate policy? And how can we navigate tensions between action for the climate and the countryside?

Amy talks with Dame Fiona Reynolds, a former Director-General of the National Trust, and author of The Fight for Beauty: Our Path to a Better Future.

Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

For more insights and references, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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Political Heat - How can Scotland get back on track?
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05/30/24 • 39 min

How did scrapping a climate target bring down a First Minister? What would a good transition to net zero look like in Scotland? And what should be the climate priorities for the Scottish Government's new leadership?

Amy talks with Miriam Brett, Co-Director of the Future Economy Scotland think tank. Future Economy Scotland is non-partisan and aims to create a new economy that is, in its words, “democratic, sustainable and just”.

Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

For more insights, read the Political Heat newsletter at https://politicalheat.substack.com/

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FAQ

How many episodes does Political Heat have?

Political Heat currently has 17 episodes available.

What topics does Political Heat cover?

The podcast is about News, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on Political Heat?

The episode title 'Introducing Political Heat' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Political Heat?

The average episode length on Political Heat is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of Political Heat released?

Episodes of Political Heat are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Political Heat?

The first episode of Political Heat was released on Mar 8, 2024.

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