EcoRight Speaks

Ross Matzkin-Bridger on trying to clear the waste hurdle with regard to nuclear energy.

Nuclear Scaling Initiative's Ross Matzkin-Bridger on the rising demand for electricity in the U.S.

Ross Matzkin-Bridger shares more about the Nuclear Scaling Initiative and the work they do.

We are really excited to welcome first-time podcast guest Ross Matzkin-Bridger to the EcoRight Speaks! Matzkin-Bridger is a Senior Advisor at the Nuclear Scaling Initiative (NSI) and joins host Chelsea Henderson this week to talk about all things nuclear and scaling things to meet the rising demand. If nuclear energy is one of your favorite topics in the energy space then this week's episode with Ross Matzkin-Bridger is for you! 

Nick Huey describes radical centrism and what it means.

Nick Huey on the status of Utah's Great Salt Lake and the state legislature trying to address the problem.

Nick Huey on what makes Utah such a special state and their two most timely environmental issues.

Long-time friend of the republicEn community and the podcast is one of our favorite Utahns in Nick Huey. Nick returns to talk about Utah exceptionalism, the environmental challenges facing the state, radical centrism and how we can all show up and make a difference!

Author Bob Eccles says climate change is an economic issue with positives that are happening in both red and blue states.

Bob Eccles said one of his new book's goals was to create more common ground and bipartisan policies on climate change.

Author Bob Eccles on what inspired his new book "An American’s Guide to Climate Change: How America Can Lead and Prosper."

Welcome to the first episode of season 12! Clean energy and sustainability thought leader Bob Eccles, perhaps the biggest fan of the EcoRight who does not identify as EcoRight personally, shares details on his new book, "An American’s Guide to Climate Change: How America Can Lead and Prosper."

He also provides a brief primer on the opportunities and optimism around solving climate change and how you can move beyond the rhetoric. Don't miss the first episode of our new season!

Ross Matzkin-Bridger shares more about the Nuclear Scaling Initiative and the work they do.

The Envoy Group's Sarah Beth Aubrey on rural areas and communities being the hot spot for renewable energy discussions.

Florida Rotarian Corey Kerkela shares more about the work of the Fellowship of the Trees with Rotary and why it fits so well with Rotary's mission in local communities across the country and the world.

American Geophysical Union's Lexi Shultz says sweeping the scientific data under the rug will do nothing to help solve the climate problem.

We are back with our traditional end-of-the-season "best of" wrap up with highlights from some of our guest interviews during season 11. Host Chelsea Henderson takes listeners back through the season with some of her favorite interviews, sound bytes and answers relating to climate change, energy security, policy solutions, the future and much more.

In this episode, you'll hear from guests such as Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions' Heather Reams, Fellowship of the Trees' Corey Kerkela, American Geophysicists Union's Lexi Schultz, Electrification Coalition's Aaron Files, Nature is Nonpartisan's Hattie Hobart, as well as Fusion Industry Association's Andrew Holland...

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 emissio...

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 t...

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...

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!

Electrification Coalition's Aaron Viles explains how the rollback of the EV tax credit has affected the industry.

Electrification Coalition's Aaron Viles on "The Great American Roadtrip" concerning EVs' infrastructure.

Aaron Viles explains the Electrification Coalition and its work in electrifying transportation for our economic and national security. Listen to the entire interview on this week's episode!

If you have thought about electric vehicle ownership or have worried about the state of the EV market in the U.S., especially since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act gutted tax incentives to purchase EVs, this episode is for you. Aaron Viles is the senior director of campaigns at the Electrification Coalition, where he develops and directs campaigns to advance state and federal policy for transportation electrification. 

Despite recent political setbacks, Viles has a positive story to share about EV market trends. His enthusiasm is infectious and left host Chelsea Henderson eager to m...

Sarah Beth Aubrey on women in sustainability and bringing them together.

Sarah Beth Aubrey said financial sustainability is a topic that is entering the agricultural conversation in rural communities more.

Sarah Beth Aubrey on rural areas and communities being the hot spot for renewable energy discussions.

Sarah Beth Aubrey is back! This midwest-based expert on sustainability, rural land use, agriculture policy, and connecting people returns to the show to share an update on conversations around sustainability, as well as dive into some of the land use issues that are front of mind in rural America. She also shares an update on The WISE Experience, her network for professional women in the sustainability sector, including an exciting opportunity coming in February 2026

Miami Herald editorial board member Mary Anna Mancuso shares what environmental issues resonate with local readers.

Tampa Bay Times environmental reporter Max Chesnes talks about the ways he communicates with readers on climate issues that matter.

republicEn.org executive director and former Congressman Bob Inglis (R-SC) on the words and language that resonates with conservative audiences on climate policy.

For the third-straight year, our team at republicEn.org has participated in Florida Climate Week, a week-long series of events and panels hosted by the Volo Foundation and held virtually and in-person around the state. This fall, our republicEn panel explored how climate communicators effectively convey the risks posed by climate change, particularly amid deep polarization on the adoption of climate solutions. And we are bringing you that very conversation and panel for this week's episode of the "EcoRight Speaks."

Moderated by The Invading Sea editor Nathan Crabbe and including a panel of experts on communicating climate...

DEPLOY/US Vice President Alex Bozmoski discusses the origins and evolution of the EcoRight movement over the years.