EcoRight Speaks

Former Texas State Representative Sarah Davis explains Clear Skies Texas, a group of conservative women who care about climate change. 

American Conservation Coalition's Danielle Butcher Franz says it's more productive that conservatives are now talking about climate solutions versus debating the problem.

This week we're heading to the Lonestar State to learn more about Clear Skies Texas, a new group of conservative Texas women concerned about the environment and climate challenges, with one of their directors and also former Texas State Rep. Sarah Davis (R). Sarah shares how and why conservative women are poised to help on climate change and describes how she's experienced both climate extremes living in Houston, Texas. She also talks about the need to solve climate change for future generations instead of the many special interest groups continuing to create political division in America.Hear it all on "EcoRight Speaks!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.

New American Conservation Coalition CEO Danielle Butcher Franz details how they've worked to change the narrative with conservatives engaging on climate. Learn more about ACC: https://www.acc.eco

From the latest episode, Former energy executive John Rowe says accountability and markets are best in addressing climate change. 

American Conservation Coalition CEO Danielle Butcher Franz on how far the conservative organization has come since launching in 2017. Catch the entire interview with Danielle online at: https://republicen.org/podcast

From this week's episode, John Rowe on why the U.S. Chamber has shifted its view on climate change from 2010 to now?

Season seven of the "EcoRight Speaks" is now off and running and we're excited to welcome American Conservation Coalition CEO Danielle Butcher Franz. Danielle is a founding member of ACC, which just celebrated its sixth anniversary and is one of our favorite partners on the EcoRight. Danielle joins host Chelsea Henderson to talk about how ACC is working to change the narrative that's long been dominated by the 'left.' She talks about engaging young conservatives on the environment, building bridges between traditional conservative values and environmental advocacy along with much more. Find out more about ACC online at: https://www.acc.eco

From this week's show, Former Exelon chairman John Rowe encapsulates the current energy situation today in the U.S.

Economist Doug Holtz-Eakin shares why free-market conservatives should be supportive of a carbon tax, especially now after seeing big-government, climate policy solutions.

John Rowe is a longtime titan in the energy industry and the Exelon chairman emeritus joined host Chelsea Henderson and our executive director, Bob Inglis, this week. Rowe shared his thoughts on the energy situation today in the U.S., in light of the ongoing Russian conflict in Ukraine. He also mentions which conservative leaders he respects the most and why the business industry has woken up to addressing climate change.Hear it all on "EcoRight Speaks!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!

AAF's Doug Holtz-Eakin explains why he supports the 'gold standard' of a carbon tax and details the different components. Check out more about the American Action Forum.

From the latest show, Thomas Hochman shared why the recent CCL Conservative Caucus Conference at the end of March in DC was so exciting.

AAF president Doug Holtz-Eakin on serving as John McCain's domestic policy advisor during the 2008 presidential campaign and the GOP nominee advocating for cap-and-trade.

From this week's show, Thomas Hochman on the high cost of gasoline not being attributable to a single recent event or even the President.

American Action Forum's and economist Doug Holtz-Eakin explains a carbon tax versus a cap-and-trade system. Listen to the entire interview here!

From this week's show, CCL Conservative Fellow Thomas Hochman on domestic energy security as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

We're back for season seven and excited that you've joined us for this episode, as we welcome economist and American Action Forum president Dr. Doug Holtz-Eakin! Since our last episode, we received a lot of feedback from listeners wanting to hear from an economist. Ask and you shall receive! Host Chelsea Henderson talks with Dr. Holtz-Eakin about the best ways to legislatively price carbon, why a well-designed carbon tax should be attractive to any conservative and whether a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will led to more broad and meaningful climate legislation. He also touches on an array of climate policy issues from an economic perspective. Don't miss the start of our new season! 

Thomas Hochman is a CCL Conservative Fellow as well as a current student at the University of Vermont. He's studying mathematics with an interest in climate change and energy security. This week Hochman joined host Chelsea Henderson in conversation regarding the state of America's energy security in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, current high gas prices and much more!Hear it all on "EcoRight Speaks!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Trout Unlimited's Connor Parrish shares how climate change is impacting the angling community, specifically in regard to fish populations. Listen to any full episode from Season Six right here!

Claudia McMurray shares what it was like working at the State Department without an Arctic policy that she ultimately helped develop under President Bush.

Climate Leadership Council's Catrina Rorke with her opinion on the prognosis of a carbon border adjustment mechanism in Congress this session. You can hear her entire interview from episode 2 this season!

Former senior diplomat Claudia McMurray on the challenge of trying to regulate carbon dioxide internationally. 

Alliance for Market Solutions' Alex Flint on how the climate door has been opened in the GOP. Catch the full "Best of Season Six" episode! 

Former senior diplomat Claudia McMurray describes being recruited from General Motors to work on the Clean Air Act amendments with the late Senator John Warner's staff.  

We've come to the end of yet another season on the "EcoRight Speaks" podcast. Before we turn the page, we'd like to celebrate with a "best of" season six show featuring many of the outstanding guests we had to start 2023. Host Chelsea Henderson takes a look back on season six with highlights from some of our guests including Climate Leadership Council's Greg Bertelsen and Catrina Rorke, Alliance for Market Solutions' Alex Flint, accomplished conservative hunter Cristina Jones, Trout Unlimited's Connor Parrish and EN-Roads executive director Andrew Jones just to name a few. Check out our final episode of the season before we launch season seven in just a few weeks. And follow us on social media (@republicEn) to find out when the first episode of season seven will drop in July. Thanks to all our listeners for investing your time and making it another great season! 

Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen on whether he thinks a carbon border adjustment will get passed during the current Congress. Find out more about the CLC and their work!

Climate Leadership Council's Greg Bertelsen explains how a carbon border adjustment would be a win for American manufacturing. Listen to past episodes of the EcoRight Speaks!

Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen said it shouldn't be surprising that a carbon border adjustment mechanism has drawn bipartisan interest and support. Read the CLC's primer on CBAM policy proposals!

You have heard us talk here on the podcast about possible legislation involving a carbon border adjust mechanism (CBAM). A carbon border adjustment mechanism applies a tariff on imported goods based on the carbon emissions generated during their production, while also including rebates or exemptions on domestically produced exports. And this week we're excited to welcome Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen to the podcast. The CLC has done extensive research on CBAM policies and legislation. And Greg helps dive deeper into how a CBAM would have a positive effect on many different sectors of the U.S. economy. Don't miss this outstanding conversation between Greg and host Chelsea Henderson! 

Utah CCL state coordinator Tom Moyer details how he and his wife built their net-zero home in Utah. You can listen to host Chelsea Henderson's entire interview with Tom or past episodes online at https://republicen.org/podcast

Robotics engineer Tom Moyer explains that solving climate change from an engineering standpoint would be a little 'easier' than a political standpoint. Tom is the Utah CCL state coordinator.

Tom Moyer shares how the student-led “Environmental and Economic Stewardship Resolution" came up and was passed in Utah. Listen to the entire interview with Tom at: https://republicen.org/podcast

This week we're celebrating our three-year anniversary of the EcoRight Speaks podcast! Thanks to everyone who has listened, supported and invested their time in the podcast over the last-three years (six seasons). You can join the celebration this week as we welcome our friend, guest and Utah CCL state coordinator Tom Moyer!Tom joins host Chelsea Henderson to share more about how he became active and effective locally on climate change, the progress around Utah regarding conservative support and active leadership on climate change, plus the net-zero house he built in Park City and much more. Don't miss this wonderful conversation as we 'celebrate' another milestone on the podcast!!

Chelsea answers Jennifer from South Carolina who wants to know how we pick the different guests for each episode. Listen to past episodes of the EcoRight Speaks on our website!

Our executive director Bob Inglis shares where and why we're strategically concentrating our programming and work at republicEn.org.

Chelsea and Price both answer Mike from Minnesota's question on where our podcast name came from when we launched in June 2020 during the pandemic. Listen to this week's entire "Grab Bag" episode online!

On this week's show, Byron Komenik explains how he puts power back into the community with people purchasing electricity from Jack's Solar Garden grid.

Keeping things fresh with different guests and topics is something we try to do here on the "EcoRight Speaks" podcast. And this week, we've got a different type of episode as we answer a grab bag of questions from YOU our listeners. Our executive director Bob Inglis drops in to answer a few like why do we program in the states/areas that we do.And host Chelsea Henderson and producer Price Atkinson peel the layers back to how we got started during the pandemic, why we pick the weekly guests that we do and finally, what our summer vacation plans entail. All that you ever wanted to know about why and how we put this podcast together. Thanks to all for investing and listening each week!

From this week's show, Farmer Byron Kominek on the benefits of operating a solar farm in Colorado. 

Florida resident Nicole Kirchhoff details compound flooding and how it is affecting not only Florida but communities everywhere across the country.  Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.

Prolific op-ed writer Mary Anna Mancuso shares her advice for anyone thinking about writing a climate change op-ed. Catch any past episode of the EcoRight Speaks podcast.

From this week's show, Owner/manager Byron Kominek details what Jack's Solar Garden is all about. 

Florida native Nicole Kirchhoff on the state's water quality problems after Hurricane Ian. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.

Mary Anna Mancuso talks about one of her latest local op-eds regarding the great seaweed blob, which will have a big impact on Florida tourism. You can read all our 2023 op-eds online!

On the latest edition of the show, we travel out to Longmont, Colorado this week to catch up with Jacks Solar Garden owner and manager Byron Kominek. After working in Africa, Byron came home and moved to his family's 24-acre farm where he learned about agrivoltaics - growing crops under solar panels. He chats with host Chelsea Henderson about a multitude of solar-related items in this fascinating conversation!Hear it as part of "EcoRight Speaks!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Marine biologist Nicole Kirchhoff explains buying bait from a hatchery versus buying from a natural environment. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.

EcoRight Leadership Council's Mary Anna Mancuso on the balance of writing local and national-based op-eds and the thrill of being published in local Florida newspapers. Listen to the entire interview with Mary Anna!

Kacey Crane pumps up our upcoming event in Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 12th with young conservatives from across Indiana learning about conservative clean energy and climate solutions.

Hurricane Ian wrecked havoc and destruction across the Sunshine State. And Florida native and marine biologist Nicole Kirchhoff joined host Chelsea Henderson to describe what the damage from the ground is like. She talked about the localized flooding, climate change's role and the impact on the storm's intensity plus how she, her family, neighbors and people across Florida are picking up the pieces.This is Nicole's second time on the podcast and our thoughts and prayers are with her as well as everyone affected by the storm. Listen to more episodes of the podcast below or via https://republicen.org/podcast.

One of our OG's makes her return to the "EcoRight Speaks" this week since she was on the very first episode of the show back in 2020. Mary Anna Mancuso, a native of Florida and member of our EcoRight Leadership Council, is a member of our EcoRight Leadership Council and she's been on quite a roll with a series of national and local op-eds published in May. Based in West Palm Beach, Mancuso reunites with host Chelsea Henderson this week to talk about the secret sauce in writing her op-eds, the variety in her pieces, how she comes up with different narratives/topics and how she balances submitting between Florida-based pieces and those with a national flavor. Catch another fantastic interview with another one of our favorite EcoRight rock stars who is doing BIG things!