Podcast appearances and mentions of rebecca elliott

President Trump signs an executive order calling for closure of the Education Department; Attorney General Pam Bondi says three people have been charged with destroying Tesla cars and face up to 20 years in prison for 'domestic terrorism''; Oil executives meet with President Trump and his National Energy Dominance Council chaired by Energy Sec Doug Burgum. We will talk about it with New York Times energy reporter Rebecca Elliott (26); National Transportation Safety Board gives an update into the investigation of last year's Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore; An Israeli who was held hostage by Hamas before being freed in a prisoner exchange testifies before the United National Security Council about the brutal conditions of his captivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More and more Americans face the threat of flooding. And as a country, we are woefully unprepared. Cities like Charleston and Miami already see routine coastal flooding. Hurricane Helene recently hammered many inland communities with flooding. And the risk is only rising.FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) sells about 90% of the nation's flood insurance policies, but only a small percentage of Americans are covered. In an effort to account for climate change, expand coverage, and make the NFIP more "fair," FEMA recently overhauled its flood insurance program. It's called Risk Rating 2.0, and the sweeping changes are proving to be highly controversial.In this episode, we talk to Rebecca Elliott, author of Underwater, about how the story of American flood insurance is really a story about people and our values as a nation.For more resources about flood insurance and Risk Rating 2.0, check out the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance.---This episode was hosted by Carlyle Calhoun and Eva Tesfaye. Carlyle Calhoun is the managing producer. Our sound designer is Emily Jankowski and our theme music is by Jon Batiste. Sea Change is a WWNO and WRKF production. We are part of the NPR Podcast Network and distributed by PRX. Sea Change is made possible with major support from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and The Water Collaborative. WWNO's Coastal Desk is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, the Meraux Foundation, and the Greater New Orleans Foundation.

More and more Americans face the threat of flooding. And as a country, we are woefully unprepared. Cities like Charleston and Miami already see routine coastal flooding. Hurricane Helene recently hammered many inland communities with flooding. And the risk is only rising. FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) sells about 90% of the nation's flood insurance policies, but only a small percentage of Americans are covered. In an effort to account for climate change, expand coverage, and make the NFIP more "fair," FEMA recently overhauled its flood insurance program. It's called Risk Rating 2.0, and the sweeping changes are proving to be highly controversial.In this episode, we talk to Rebecca Elliott, author of Underwater, about how the story of American flood insurance is really a story about people and our values as a nation.For more resources about flood insurance and Risk Rating 2.0, check out the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance.  This episode was hosted by Carlyle Calhoun and Eva Tesfaye. Carlyle Calhoun is the managing producer. Our sound designer is Emily Jankowski and our theme music is by Jon Batiste. Sea Change is a WWNO and WRKF production. We are part of the NPR Podcast Network and distributed by PRX. Sea Change is made possible with major support from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and The Water Collaborative. WWNO's Coastal Desk is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, the Meraux Foundation, and the Greater New Orleans Foundation. 

At six years old, Rebecca Elliott knew she wanted to write and illustrate books for kids. Today, she is doing exactly that with her hugely popular book series, Owl Diaries and Unicorn Diaries. This coming January marks the 10th anniversary of the Owl Diaries' debut, and in today's episode Rebecca joins guest-host Billy DiMichele to talk about the milestone, the success of her hugely popular books, and the animated Apple TV+ series Eva the Owlet, which recently announced its return for a second season and the release of a very special holiday episode. → Resources About Rebecca Elliot: Learn more about the author and her many books. About The Owl Diaries: In Rebecca's widely popular book series, Owl Diaries, readers follow the adventures of Eva Wingdale, a young owl who navigates school life, friendships, and various challenges in her town of Treetopolis. About Eva the Owlet: The Apple TV+ animated series based on the bestselling Owl Diaries book series, produced by Scholastic Entertainment. About the Unicorn Diaries: Rebecca's other entertaining book series follows the adventures of Bo Tinseltail, a young unicorn with the power to grant wishes, as he navigates life in Sparklegrove Forest. Owl Diaries: Rebecca Elliott on Reading Aloud and Eva the Owlet: Suzanne McCabe speaks with Rebecca Elliott in this 2023 Scholastic Reads episode about the runaway success of Owl Diaries, its Eva the Owlet adaptation, and her participation in World Read Aloud Day 2023. Growing Readers with Branches and Acorns: In this 2019 episode, Suzanne McCabe interviews Katie Carella, Executive Editor at Scholastic, about the Branches and Acorn books and their impact. She also speaks with authors Troy Cummings (The Notebook of Doom), Rebecca Elliott (Owl Diaries), and Jonathan Fenske (Crabby) about creating these engaging books for kids. → Highlights Rebecca Elliott, author, illustrator Owl Diaries “[It's] mind-blowing that [my books] could play the smallest role in a child's journey into books, which to me is one of the most important of journeys, as it's not only for entertainment, but it builds your worldview. It shapes your curiosity and knowledge.” “There's something about [owls] that's so elusive and imaginary even though they're clearly not. We can almost imagine that they have a secret world where they do wear berets and go to owl elementary school. And the fact that they are such great fodder to write about for children. They have big eyes, they can fly, they have super hearing, and super sight. They are incredible creatures and just so wonderful to wrap this story around.” “I was always drawing. Always, always, from as far back as I can remember. That's what I did with most of my time. And then I would make up stories about the drawings I [created].” “I think kids are just as interested in stories now, as they ever were. And that's never going away. It's a human need to want stories.” → Special Thanks Producers: Maxine Osa, Anne Sparkman, Allyson Barkan Sound Engineer: S. Shin Music Composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl → Coming Soon R.L. Stine and actor Jayden Bartels talk all things Goosebumps with Billy DiMichele

“Under the Tree” is an initiative to re-live childhood and our lives by relating to stories by great writers of yesteryears. The objective is to rekindle the interest of reading and showcase the Indian authors' work which gives rebirth to the tradition, and culture. Spiritual series that is rich in Indian ethos along with Management aspects increase positivity which is much needed and always   Under the Tree is an initiative to promote book reading, the stories are told in Tamil language for the children to motivate them to read Tamil   Spiritual series that is rich in Idna ethos along with mythological, and historical stories that help to know more about authentic Indian history.  

Just days before Tesla was slated to head to court for one of the biggest tests of its driver-assistant Autopilot, the company settled with the family of a driver who died in a 2018 crash. WSJ reporter Ryan Felton tells host Alex Ossola what the outcome could mean for Tesla, and its Autopilot technology. Plus, three years ago, Tesla was on top of the world; now the picture is more complicated. WSJ reporter Rebecca Elliott talks about what happened, and why investors are divided about the company's long term prospects. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 2. How did an airplane factory in Washington state suffer the production breakdown that would allow an Alaska Airlines jet's door plug to blow off midflight? Andrew Tangel has the details on a Wall Street Journal exclusive. And Tesla reports its first year-over-year decline in quarterly deliveries since 2020. Rebecca Elliott explains. Plus, Israel's allies demand an explanation one day after an airstrike killed seven aid workers in Gaza. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Listening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk and some members of Tesla's board of directors have deep personal and financial ties. The connections are an extreme blurring of friendship and fortune and raise questions among some shareholders about the independence of the board members charged with overseeing Musk. WSJ's Rebecca Elliott reports. Further Reading: - The Money and Drugs That Tie Elon Musk to Some Tesla Directors  - Elon Musk's $55.8 Billion Tesla Pay Package Struck Down by Judge  - Elon Musk Has Used Illegal Drugs, Worrying Leaders at Tesla and SpaceX  Further Listening: - Elon Musk's 'Demon Mode'  - Elon Musk on Why He Wants More Robots and Less Government  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla's CFO Zach Kirkhorn has a reputation for working quietly behind the scenes to execute Elon Musk's vision for the electric carmaker. But as Musk's attention gets pulled in several different directions, investors are focusing more on Kirkhorn and how he's helping run the company. WSJ Tesla reporter Rebecca Elliott joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for April 20. SpaceX's uncrewed Starship rocket exploded a few minutes after lifting off from a launchpad in South Texas this morning. That came a day after Musk's EV business, Tesla, reported a 24% drop in profit, after a series of price cuts. And today was also the day Musk promised those legacy blue checkmarks on Twitter would disappear. Reporters Alexa Corse, Rebecca Elliott, and Micah Maidenberg join host Annmarie Fertoli to break everything down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This book announces the new, interdisciplinary field of critical disaster studies. Unlike most existing approaches to disaster, critical disaster studies begins with the idea that disasters are not objective facts, but rather are interpretive fictions--and they shape the way people see the world. By questioning the concept of disaster itself, critical disaster studies reveals the stakes of defining people or places as vulnerable, resilient, or at risk. As social constructs, disaster, vulnerability, resilience, and risk shape and are shaped by contests over power. Managers and technocrats often herald the goals of disaster response and recovery as objective, quantifiable, or self-evident. In reality, the goals are subjective, and usually contested. Critical disaster studies attends to the ways powerful people often use claims of technocratic expertise to maintain power. Moreover, rather than existing as isolated events, disasters take place over time. People commonly imagine disasters to be unexpected and sudden, making structural conditions appear contingent, widespread conditions appear local, and chronic conditions appear acute. By placing disasters in broader contexts, critical disaster studies peels away that veneer. With chapters by scholars of five continents and seven disciplines, Critical Disaster Studies (U Pennsylvania Press, 2021) asks how disasters come to be known as disasters, how disasters are used as tools of governance and politics, and how people imagine and anticipate disasters. The volume will be of interest to scholars of disaster in any discipline and especially to those teaching the growing number of courses on disaster studies. Contributors include: Dr. Scott Gabriel Knowle and Dr. Zachary Loeb, Dr. Ryan Hagen, Dr. Dara Z. Strolovitch, Dr. Claire Antone Payton, Dr. Aaron Clark-Ginsberg, Dr. Pranathi Diwackar, Dr. Rebecca Elliott, Dr. Susan Scott Parrish, Dr. Kerry Smith, Dr. Chika Watanabe, and Dr. Kenneth Hewitt. Dr. Jacob Remes is clinical associate professor in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at NYU. Trained as a labor and working-class historian of North America, he is the author of Disaster Citizenship: Survivors, Solidarity, and Power in the Progressive Era (University of Illinois Press, 2016) and the editor, with Andy Horowitz, of Critical Disaster Studies (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2021). He is a founding member of the editorial collective of the new Journal of Disaster Studies and a series co-editor of the University of Pennsylvania Press book series Critical Studies in Risk and Disaster. Dr. Andy Horowitz is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Connecticut, and he also serves as the Connecticut State Historian. A historian of the modern United States, his research has focused on disasters and the questions they give rise to about race, class, community, trauma, the welfare state, extractive industry, metropolitan development, and environmental change. He is the author of Katrina: A History, 1915–2015 (Harvard University Press, 2020), which won the Bancroft Prize in American History. Anna Levy researches and teaches on emergency, crisis, and development practice & politics at Fordham & New York Universities. She is the founder and principal of Jafsadi.works, a research collective focused on advancing structural and participatory accountability in non-profit, movement, multilateral, city, and policy strategies. You can follow her @politicoyuntura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

If you haven't met Eva the Owlet, you're in for a treat. She's headed to Apple TV+ for her own animated series, which debuts on March 31. Eva is the adorable narrator of Owl Diaries, a New York Times bestselling book series by author and illustrator Rebecca Elliott. In this episode, Rebecca talks with host Suzanne McCabe about the runaway success of Owl Diaries and Eva the Owlet, the upcoming adaptation from Apple TV+. Rebecca will be participating in this year's World Read Aloud Day, which takes place on February 1. For the past 13 years, World Read Aloud Day has called attention to the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud. The global effort, created by the nonprofit Lit World and sponsored by Scholastic, is celebrated annually in more than 173 countries. This year, for the first time, there will be a live read-a-thon featuring Rebecca and several other favorite Scholastic authors, including Dav Pilkey and Brian Selznick. “Many studies have shown the educational benefits of children reading aloud,” Rebecca says. “But that's not the main reason you should read aloud. The main reason is it's fun, and it's about sharing stories. To be human is to want to share stories.” → Resources Rebecca Elliott: (https://www.rebeccaelliott.com/) Learn more about the best-selling author. Eva the Owlet (https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2022/05/apple-tv-announces-new-kids-and-family-animated-series-eva-the-owlet-based-on-bestselling-owl-diaries-childrens-books/): The spirited narrator of Owl Diaries gets her own animated show. World Read Aloud Day: (https://www.scholastic.com/worldreadaloudday?eml=CORP/ps/20230110/Google/txtl/WRAD%7CNonBrand%7CJanuary23/PAG/WRAD%7CNonBrand%7CJanuary23/RSA2&gclid=Cj0KCQiAic6eBhCoARIsANlox845cSH3aEvKTtXtCIwylbSdQHkzQN9YflYhUnBgE02SCWPmsDXMtZQaAoquEALw_wcB) Download the “WRAD-a-thon” schedule and instructions. 100 Best Read-Aloud Books (https://www.scholastic.com/100bestreadaloudbooks/index.html): Check out this list of favorite read-alouds for young readers. → Highlights Rebecca Elliott, author, Owl Diaries “Eva Wingdale—she's a creative and adventurous owlet, and she lives in Treetopolis next to her best friend, Lucy…. She's got a little brother and an older brother who can be a bit of a pain sometimes, and her parents. She goes to Treetop Owlementary School with her friends. She just gets up to lots of adventures.” “Owls obviously are all around us. In fact, I can hear owls most nights here. But you rarely ever see them, so you can almost imagine that owls have a secret world, where they do go to school, and they do speak to each other on their Pinecone phones.” “Kids will smell a moral a mile off. [But] if you can impart some sort of tiny life lessons in a fun way, then why not.” “I wrote the kind of book that I would have wanted to read when I was eight or nine. Maybe that's why it worked…. I was obsessed with animals and nature, but also, of course, being that age, obsessed with my friends, my family. I loved starting clubs.” “Eva is always starting clubs, too. Family and friends should always be the most important thing at that age. It's everything. But if you can get in some fantastical adventure—of course, the main characters fly. They're like superheroes.” “Every chapter ends on some sort of cliffhanger, so it makes [readers] want to pick up the book the next time.” “I hear from lots and lots of parents, [saying], ‘My child has learning difficulties. My child has dyslexia. Or my child is a reluctant reader. And it was Owl Diaries that got them reading every night, and now we look forward to story time.'” “Eva the Owlet, based on the Owl Diaries series, will be released on Friday, March 31, in over 100 countries. I have seen a tiny bit of it, and it's just amazing how they've brought my illustrations to life. It's 3-D. It's beautiful. It's funny. It's fun. It's fast-paced. It's cute as anything, and they still got the diary-writing element in. Obviously, I like it because it's based on my books, but it's such a classy show. The girl who voices Eva is just an incredible talent.” “Many studies have shown the educational benefits of children reading aloud—vocabulary, comprehension, understanding what they're reading, and confidence in their own voice. Reading aloud just affirms the value of reading…. But you're never going to get a kid to do anything by [listing] the educational benefits of something. So for me, that's not the main reason you should read aloud. The main reason is it's fun, and it's about sharing stories. To be human is to want to share stories.” “Films and TV are great, but books put you in the action.” “If you're reading a funny book out loud, and the person you're reading to laughs, my goodness, that's an amazing thing.” “Any book you like is better read aloud if you can share it. And it doesn't need to be books. It can be comics. My 10-year-old gets a fantastic kids' newspaper. He'll read aloud his favorite stories.” “In terms of picture books for young readers, you just can't beat The Gruffalo (https://www.amazon.com/Gruffalo-Julia-Donaldson/dp/0142403873/ref=asc_df_0142403873/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312695551910&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12390668749136214304&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004077&hvtargid=pla-526333533028&psc=1®ion_id=373786) by Julia Donaldson. It's so fun to read aloud. Part of the success of The Gruffalo—it's a fantastic story, and kids love to hear it—is parents love to read it. It's funny, but the flow, the rhythm, is just so pleasing.” “For older kids, I do think a scary book is a great read-aloud. My favorite would be The Graveyard Book (https://www.amazon.com/Graveyard-Book-Neil-Gaiman/dp/0060530944) by Neil Gaiman. It's about a boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard. Each chapter is a story in itself.” → Special Thanks Producer: Constance Gibbs Sound engineer: Daniel Jordan Music composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl → Coming Soon Akim Aliu Introduces Dreamer A Conversation With Ruby Bridges

P.M. Edition for Jan. 25. Elon Musk testified in civil court in San Francisco over three days as part of a lawsuit filed by investors who say they lost money due to his 2018 tweets about having secured funding to take Tesla private. Autos and technology reporter Rebecca Elliott joins host Annmarie Fertoli to talk about the trial, Tesla's record-breaking profits and what Musk's ownership of Twitter means for the direction of the trial and for Tesla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening Song: Prepare Him Room by Rebecca Elliott and Dave Fournier (https://open.spotify.com/track/6sV6HdZw35JJw6hEdwCyDD?si=fd08b66777d74240) Lyrics: O behold the mystery now unfolds See the star shine on the virgin foretold Angels sing and light up the sky Hope rings out in a newborn's cry Swing wide you ancient gates For Christ is born today Prepare Him room prepare Him room Let the King of Glory enter in God with us the promise has come to be This the one the prophets were longing to see In the darkness a blazing light To the hungry the words of life His kingdom now is near For those with ears to hear Oh our hearts as busy as Bethlehem Hear Him knock don't say there's no room in the inn Through the cradle cross and grave See the love of God displayed Now He's risen and He reigns Praise the Name above all names Passage: 14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you; he has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall never again fear evil. 16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak. 17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. 18 I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival, so that you will no longer suffer reproach. 19 Behold, at that time I will deal with all your oppressors. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth. 20 At that time I will bring you in, at the time when I gather you together; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes,” says the LORD. (Zephaniah 3:14–20 ESV) Musical Reflection: Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (ES IST EIN ROS) by Michael Praetorius Reflection Notes: Praetorius composed this tune in the early seventeenth century while working at various court and church appointments in Germany. The somewhat melancholy nature of the melody reflects the theological tension of the text: the rose of Christ is born to die, but will rise again in resurrection glory. Prayer: O Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient toward the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world, we may be found a people acceptable in your sight; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Our very special guest on this episode is the award-winning and bestselling author of over 30 books for children: Rebecca Elliott. Her works include Just Because, a book about her daughter Clementine who had severe special needs and her ongoing series Owl Diaries which has sold 6 million copies worldwide. Her new YA novel, 'Pretty Funny' is available now (Published by Penguin Random House). Children's Librarian Ms. Morgan talks to the author about her upcoming Virtual Author Visits at some St. Tammany Parish Library branches as one of our Special Guests for our Summer Reading Challenge "Oceans of Possibilities." Rebecca has prepared a program just for St. Tammany Parish Library patrons that cannot be seen anywhere else. She will welcome you into her home in England and discuss her inspirations, characters, and other fun surprises. Listen for dates, times, and locations. (Runtime 30:09)

Opening Song:  Prepare Him Room by Rebecca Elliott and Dave Fournier  Lyrics: O behold the mystery now unfolds See the star shine on the virgin foretold Angels sing and light up the sky Hope rings out in a newborn's cry Swing wide you ancient gates For Christ is born today   Prepare Him room prepare Him room Let the King of Glory enter in   God with us the promise has come to be This the one the prophets were longing to see In the darkness a blazing light To the hungry the words of life His kingdom now is near For those with ears to hear   Oh our hearts as busy as Bethlehem Hear Him knock don't say there's no room in the inn Through the cradle cross and grave See the love of God displayed Now He's risen and He reigns Praise the Name above all names Passage:  14   Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you; he has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall never again fear evil. 16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak. 17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. 18 I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival, so that you will no longer suffer reproach. 19 Behold, at that time I will deal with all your oppressors. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth. 20 At that time I will bring you in, at the time when I gather you together; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes,” says the LORD. (Zephaniah 3:14–20 ESV) Musical Reflection: Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (ES IST EIN ROS) by Michael Praetorius Reflection Notes:  Praetorius composed this tune in the early seventeenth century while working at various court and church appointments in Germany. The somewhat melancholy nature of the melody reflects the theological tension of the text: the rose of Christ is born to die, but will rise again in resurrection glory.  Prayer: O Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient toward the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world, we may be found a people acceptable in your sight; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

The nation's top auto safety regulator announced this week that it was investigating Tesla's assisted driving technologies after a series of crashes. WSJ's Rebecca Elliott explains what prompted the probe of Autopilot, as it's called, and what it could mean for the auto industry.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has championed his vehicles' driver-assistance system, and he has forecasted that self-driving cars are the future. But some Tesla drivers are getting ahead of the technology. Tesla reporter Rebecca Elliott joins host Amanda Lewellyn to discuss why safety advocates are raising concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk hosted "Saturday Night Live" this past weekend. Tesla reporter Rebecca Elliott joins host Amanda Lewellyn to discuss what happened and why the sketch show made the unusual choice to bring him on in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some lawmakers are raising concerns about the safety of Tesla vehicles after a series of fatal crashes, most recently one in Texas last weekend. Tesla reporter Rebecca Elliott joins host Amanda Lewellyn to discuss lawmakers' concerns, and how regulators might respond. Christopher Zinsli is our supervising producer. Kateri Jochum is the executive producer of WSJ Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone knows flood insurance isn’t the most exciting topic. What this episode presupposes is: maybe it should be? It’s not difficult to imagine a future in which climate change-fueled storms and floods depopulate our coastal communities. Generations of Louisianians have been moving northward for decades, after all. But could the rising cost of flood insurance actually drive people away sooner? That’s the question we’re exploring this week. We talk to two experts who explain the history of flood insurance in the United States, where the program is headed, and why flood insurance affordability is a political problem. Rebecca Elliott is an assistant professor of sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her book is called Underwater: Loss, Flood Insurance, and the Moral Economy of Climate Change in the United States. Andy Horowitz is an assistant professor of history at Tulane University. His book is called Katrina: A History, 1915-2015. Do you have a question you want us to explore? Send it to us! There’s a super simple form on our website. Follow us on social media for bonus pictures and occasional memes. We’re on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Support for WWNO’s Coastal Desk comes from the Greater New Orleans Foundation, the Walton Family Foundation, and listeners like you. If you like what you hear from Life Raft, consider making a donation to WRKF and WWNO to help keep the show going!

I am reading a very different story this time, its modern, and a chapter book, and its in first person perspective. In this series, the owl family is so positive and reassuring, and the main character, Eva, is very loving and communicates in an effective and respectful fashion. I am a middle aged dad and I am thinking, "Wow, if I could learn to talk that gud, that wud be cool." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Live your best life with Don’t Laugh But... it’s where the magic happens  (the kind of magic where your dodgy uncle finds 20p behind your ear).  Getting all quotable this week...asking questions we have no chance of answering like ‘do quotes change your life’? Rebecca’s walking her own path and creating her own quotes.  They will inspire you deeply ...to perhaps never listen to Rebecca Elliott again.  Kirsty is a an every day living breathing quote, always sharing the deep and meaningfuls and yet can barely keep her bladder under control. Enjoy. x

Blame! I’m going to live forever ...and it’s all your fault... right? That is an 80s reference from the show called FAME That Kirsty lives her life by...apart from the leotards. Yes this week we are blithering on about Blame. Come on kids, everyone is doing it....from politicians to Rebecca Elliott cutting up somebody’s clothing  because she has a personal problem with cardigans. Blame permeates our lives eroding our societies and relationships. At least we think it might ...  if you don’t... we can’t  blame you. Huge apologies this recording does end with unexpected flatulence.... Kirsty blames peppermint oil and not a weak sphincter. Much love friends. x

We’re  back baby!  This week we are inspired by the Netflix special ‘The Social Dilemma’.  We are slithering back into social media exploring our relationship with our own socials. We are so ridiculously excited to be back, so excited it  made Kirsty moo like an elephant. Not much has changed, still making at best mediocre points with half-baked ideas and thrilling breaking stories like should Rebecca Elliott wear chinos? Only if they're men’s says Fb . We will be ambling around awkward corner, orally outlining our overheards and delving into our delightful new feature where we creep into Rebecca Elliott's 'Crevice of Curiosity'. Enjoy.

This week: how much methane are U.S. oil & natural gas drillers emitting? The data is accumulating — and it's not looking good. A recent Wall Street Journal analysis found yearly methane emissions were equivalent to 69 million cars on the road. Some estimates are higher. The United Nations says yearly methane leaks may amount to adding nearly 100 million cars. As activist investors put more pressure on oil & gas drillers to deal with methane leaks, producers are now admitting there's a problem. Meanwhile, they're also touting “sustainably fracked” gas that comes from sources with fewer methane emissions.But what will happen to industry efforts to clean up methane leaks now that the Trump Administration is rolling back regulations?We are talking with Wall Street Journal reporter Rebecca Elliott, who's been covering this leakage issue very closely. She'll detail investor pressure, the impact of regulations, and why so many big drillers support slashing methane.Support for this podcast comes from PG&E. Did you know that 20 percent of EV drivers in the U.S. are in PG&E's service area in Northern California? PG&E is helping to electrify corporate fleet vehicles. Get in touch with PG&E's EV specialists to find out how you can take your transportation fleet electric.The Interchange is brought to you by Uplight, the company you once knew as Tendril and Simple Energy.The goal is still the same: to offer utility leaders a suite of engagement solutions that deliver customer experiences like Amazon and Netflix. Learn more about how Uplight is building an end-to-end product for utility customer engagement.You can listen to Uplight's five-part podcast series, called Illuminators, about what utilities can learn from case studies of business disruption. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Before executive editor Katie Carella came to Scholastic, she taught first, second, and third grades, and she noticed a hole in her classroom library: There weren't enough books for the readers who were ready to move beyond leveled readers, but who weren't quite ready for chapter books.  And so, she created Branches — and now Acorn — highly illustrated, easy-to-read books with engaging storylines and characters that will help kids fall in love with reading. In this episode, you'll hear more from Katie about the Branches and Acorn books and the needs they fill. We also talk with three authors — Troy Cummings (The Notebook of Doom), Rebecca Elliott (Owl Diaries), and Jonathan Fenske (Crabby) — about exactly what goes into making these delightful, compelling books for kids. Additional resources: Learn more about Branches books at scholastic.com/branches Learn more about Acorn books at scholastic.com/acorn Guests: Katie Carella is an executive editor at Scholastic. Troy Cummings is the author of The Notebook of Doom and The Binder of Doom series. Rebecca Elliott is the author of the Owl Diaries series. Jonathan Fenske is the author of the Crabby series. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Produced by Emily Morrow

Before executive editor Katie Carella came to Scholastic, she taught first, second, and third grades, and she noticed a hole in her classroom library: There weren't enough books for the readers who were ready to move beyond leveled readers, but who weren't quite ready for chapter books.  And so, she created Branches — and now Acorn — highly illustrated, easy-to-read books with engaging storylines and characters that will help kids fall in love with reading. In this episode, you'll hear more from Katie about the Branches and Acorn books and the needs they fill. We also talk with three authors — Troy Cummings (The Notebook of Doom), Rebecca Elliott (Owl Diaries), and Jonathan Fenske (Crabby) — about exactly what goes into making these delightful, compelling books for kids. Additional resources: Learn more about Branches books at scholastic.com/branches Learn more about Acorn books at scholastic.com/acorn Guests: Katie Carella is an executive editor at Scholastic. Troy Cummings is the author of The Notebook of Doom and The Binder of Doom series. Rebecca Elliott is the author of the Owl Diaries series. Jonathan Fenske is the author of the Crabby series. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Produced by Emily Morrow

In this episode of The Civic Sociologist podcast, I sit down with Rebecca Elliott from the London School of Economics Department of Sociology to discuss her work connecting issues of climate change with social research, policy and activism. Elliott's research into issues of flood insurance take us from the relatively mundane world of insurance to pressing issues around the sociology of loss in general. We also discuss her contribution to debates surrounding the Green New Deal.

We continue our series with a discussion about the consequences of a social contract that intentionally excluded, separated, and segregated. We hear from Michele Oberholtzer, a housing advocate in Detroit and candidate for State Representative of Michigan’s 4th District; Sarah Schindler, professor of law at University of Maine School of Law; and Rebecca Elliott, assistant professor of sociology at London School of Economics.For additional information on the issues we briefly examine, we recommend the following resources:Richard Rothstein, The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America (Liveright 2017).President Franklin D. Roosevelt, State of the Union Message to Congress (Jan. 11, 1944).Michele Oberholtzer, Myth-busting the Detroit foreclosure crisis, Detroit Metro Times (Sept. 13, 2017), https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/myth-busting-the-detroit-tax-foreclosure-crisis/Content?oid=5552983.Sarah Schindler, Architectural Exclusion: Discrimination and Segregation Through Physical Design of the Built Environment, 124 Yale L. J. 1934 (2015).Rebecca Elliott, Opinion, In Hurricane Harvey’s Wake, We Need a Green ‘New Deal’, N.Y. Times (Aug. 31, 2017), https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/31/opinion/in-hurricane-harveys-wake-we-need-a-green-new-deal.html.This episode was produced by Mareva Lindo.Thanks to Doctor Turtle for the music:"Lullaby for Democracy" (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtle/The_Double-Down_Two-Step/lullaby_for_democracy)"Go Tell It On the Molehill" (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtle/Flush_Your_Rolex_1416/go_tell_it_on_the_molehill_2)