An intense winter storm has plunged Texas into darkness. The state’s electricity grid has failed in the face of the worst cold weather there in decades.
The Texas blackouts could be a glimpse into America’s future as a result of climate change. Today, we explore the reasons behind the power failures.
Apr 27
Who’s Really Running Iran?
Over the weekend, President Trump called off a trip to Pakistan by two of his negotiators for a potential additional round of talks with Tehran, leaving the fate of the cease-fire in limbo. Farnaz Fassihi, who covers Iran for The New York Times, looks at who is in charge of the c ... Show More
35m 4s
Apr 26
Daniel Radcliffe, Mariska Hargitay and the Happiest List on Earth
With war, political wrangling and price hikes jockeying for headlines, it’s a rare thing to sit for an hour with a large group of strangers and focus on the small pleasures in life. But that’s what the show “Every Brilliant Thing” is all about. Since 2013, Duncan Macmillan’s audi ... Show More
41m 8s
Mar 2021
The blame game: What really caused the Texas blackouts?
<p>Texas is still reeling from an unprecedented energy disaster, where unusually cold temperatures brought their power grid to a standstill earlier this month. Now, as the dust settles and the ice melts, the blame game begins.</p><br><p>This podcast was brought to you thanks ... Show More
40m 52s
Jul 2023
One Thing: Welcome to Hot World Summer
Throughout the month of July, scorching temperatures have broken records on several continents — the latest in a trend caused by the climate crisis. Meanwhile, in the US, extreme rainfall has led to devastating floods and toxic wildfire smoke has drifted down from Canada, prompti ... Show More
17m 1s
Feb 2021
This Week's Top Stories - Trump Is Acquitted & the Texas Energy Crisis Deepens
Donald Trump is acquitted in his impeachment trial, conservatives blame liberals as a winter storm leaves Texans without power, and Ted Cruz gets backlash for vacationing in Cancun, Mexico.
To help fight food insecurity in Texas resulting from recent snowstorms, go to dailyshow ... Show More
20m 55s
Nov 2022
We Name Hurricanes, Why Not Heat Waves?
We’re talking about heat in this episode. That might strike you as a bit odd, especially if you live in the northern hemisphere where summer’s long gone by now. But it’s easy to put out of your mind that the Earth is getting hotter in the winter, too. Extreme heat from climate ch ... Show More
23m 4s