On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour

Marcius Extavour interviews Allyson Anderson Book, Chief Sustainability Officer at Baker Hughes, a global energy services and technology company. They each bring their own unique perspectives to explore the misconceptions of the global energy system, the fossil fuel landscape, and the future of the ongoing energy transition. 

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Chapters:
00: 00 Introduction
03:27 Perspectives on Energy
07:38 What is Baker Hughes?
12:10 Mapping the Energy Landscape
22:08 What is a Rig Count?
24:41 Is the Energy Transition Really Slowing Down?
30:56 Our Dilemma: The Energy Trilemma
33:10 Why Can't Clean Tech Be Funded by Oil?
36:40 Wait.. Blackrock's Doing What?
38:30 Is COP Just Filled With Lobbyists?
44:51 Outro & Claire Davis Music

Episode credits:
Stefano Dozza, videography | https://www.fourthact.xyz/

Keywords: energy, fossil fuels, energy transition, oil and gas, renewable energy, climate change, energy industry, Baker Hughes, energy policy, sustainability

On the Rise is a production of Extempo Media, copyright 2026.

Show Credits:
Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer
Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic

Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/

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Marcius starts this week's episode by discussing the recent wildfires in Northwestern Ontario, Canada - how & why they happen, how they relate to the USA's new 50% tariff on Canadian trade, and why political nationalism may not be our best tool to fight fires. Then, Chris rejoins the show to tell us about her family's journey from making wine in their home to running an award-winning winery. 

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Chapters:
00: 00 Introduction
01:38 Wildfires in Northwestern Ontario
04:41 Has the US Actually Gotten Hotter in the Last 100 Years?
08:37 The Wind Doesn't Care About Your Political Boundaries
11:58 How Did Chris Hanna Start Making Wine?
17:32 What Does it Mean to Have a POV on Wine?
20:53 Navigating the Wine Business as an Independent Winery
26:42 Is Insurance Hurting the Wine Industry?
32:30 Evolving Farming Practices
36:53 What Would Chris Do Differently if She Was Starting Now?
40:19 Recommendations for Wines & Wineries in Napa Valley
44:06 Outro & Claire Davis

Episode credits:
Tod Elkins, Editing

Keywords: winemaking, family business, Sauvignon Blanc, wine industry, climate change, insurance, direct-to-consumer, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, wine marketing

On the Rise is a production of Extempo Media, copyright 2026.

Show Credits:
Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer
Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic

Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/

Contact: [email protected]

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In this week's episode Marcius and award-winning winemaker and entrepreneur Christine (Chris) Hanna discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the wine industry, including declining sales, changing consumer preferences, wildfire risk, and innovations in winemaking and marketing. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the wine industry challenges

00:46 Marine layer and its effect on grape acidity

00:55 Impact of weed legalization on wine sales

01:24 Wildfires versus weed as factors in industry decline

02:02 Data sources for wine industry sales

03:56 Younger generations and their drinking habits

05:36 Decline of millennial wine consumers

06:27 Additives and ingredients in wine

08:38 The importance of wine labeling and transparency

10:20 Main ingredients in winemaking

12:37 Direct-to-consumer sales and industry shifts

13:51 Operational changes in vineyards and replanting

16:16 Climate challenges for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

18:51 Wildfire smoke and its impact on grapes

20:36 Mitigating risks and adapting to climate change

Episode credit: Tod Elkins, Editing

Keywords: wine industry, wine sales decline, consumer preferences, climate change, Millenials, GenZ, winemaking, wine labeling, direct-to-consumer, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley, wildfire risk, smoke taint, weed, water scarcity, Sauvignon Blanc, Nero D’Avola

On the Rise is a production of Extempo Media, copyright 2026. 

Show Credits:
Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer
Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic

Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/

Contact: [email protected]

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In this week's episode, Justin Worland, senior correspondent at Time, talks to Marcius about the evolving craft of journalism, the impact of the attention economy on his writing, and effective ways to communicate climate issues in a changing media landscape.

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Guest links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/JustinWorland
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinworland/
Future Proof Newsletter - https://time.com/author/justin-worland/

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:52 Justin's Path Into Journalism
07:07 How Does Being A Journalist Work?
11:00 How Has the Craft of Journalism Changed Over the Last Decade?
13:42 The Challenges of Writing Shorter
15:59 Tailoring Your Content For Your Audience
18:01 Who Is Justin's Audience?
20:09 Has Editorial Oversight for Climate Changed Over the Years?
22:54 How Can We Reach New Audiences for Climate Content?
26:29 Has Justin's Approach to Journalism Changed?
30:07 Navigating the Energy Transition Debate
40:52 Is It Important to Name "The Thing"
43:26 The Importance of Local Journalism
47:02 Advice for Aspiring Journalists
48:55 Closing Thoughts & Claire Davis!

Keywords: journalism, climate change, attention economy, media, communication, energy transition, storytelling, journalism tips

On the Rise is a production of Extempo Media, copyright 2026.

Show Credits:
Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer
Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic

Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/

Contact: [email protected]

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We explore the intersections of geopolitics, energy markets, business decision-making, and policy, featuring insights from Justin Worland of TIME. After a brief World Cup checkin, we discuss the future of energy, the role of electrification, and how global relationships are evolving amidst uncertainty.

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Resources: 
London Climate Action Week - https://www.londonclimateactionweek.org/
Paris Agreement - https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement
JP Morgan Report on Climate Tipping Points - https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/research/climate-tipping-points
BRICS Group - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRICS
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) - https://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/international/negotiations/cbam_en

Guest links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/JustinWorland
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinworland/

Chapters:
00:58 Introduction to Power in Media and Decision Making
02:45 Understanding Risk and Decision Making Among Leaders
03:33 The Mood Among World Leaders and Strategic Thinking
03:46 World Cup check-in
05:47 Mood in London & Outside N.America
07:49 Attitudes Toward US Abroad
08:43 How US And Russia as Similar from an EU Point of View
11:13 US Energy Dynamics and Global Perceptions
12:04 People Don't Realize US is World's Leading Oil/Gas Exporter
14:59 Manufacturing
17:14 Electrification Trends in Manufacturing and Industry
18:54 What's the Real Appeal in Electrification?
23:31 "Electrification" Is a Very Wonky Word
26:15 Clean Power and Electrification Aint the Same Thing
27:30 Renewables Are Selling Like Mad and So Is Natural Gas
31:31 Energy Become Computer?
33:32 Global Climate Collaboration and Geopolitical Shifts
34:01 How Are Global Relationships Changing?
35:06 Climate Collaboration in Brasil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS)
38:16 Carney on Xi on Great Powers Climate Collaboration
40:01 Why US/China Climate Collaboration Was Easier Before Clean Energy Competition
41:55 Canada & China Are Trading EVs
43:11 Understanding Climate Risk and Geopolitical Uncertainty
45:56 Using Risk Management Tricks from Finance and Government to Manage Climate Risk
48:32 Incentives, CEOs, and Managing Climate Risk
51:12 Will Bond Markets Save Us?
55:40 Heat Stress and Global Perspectives on Climate Change
57:14 Outro, Thank Yous; Preview of Next Week's Episode with Justin, Music
57:44 Insights on Journalism and Technology

Keywords: energy markets, geopolitics, climate policy, electrification, US energy exports, international relations, climate risk, renewable energy, global trade, climate cooperation

On the Rise is a production of Extempo Media, copyright 2026.

Show Credits:
Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer
Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic

Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/

Contact: [email protected]

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Marcius starts this episode by explaining why climate risk is a helpful mental model for understanding climate impacts. Then, David Victor returns to discuss the complexities of insurance markets, the diffrene between adaptation and resilience, and rare earth minerals. Finally, Vish joins the show to ask Marcius some burning questions about the conversation with David. 

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00:00 Introduction
08:09 Planning Systems vs Market Systems
14:50 How is Thinking About Climate in Terms of Risk Helpful?
18:54 Why Resilience Will Be the Watchword of the Future
20:28 Climate Tech has to Look and Smell Like Normal Tech
24:08 The Politics of Mitigation vs the Politics of Resilience
27:18 The Importance of Collaboration in Innovation
30:14: How Do We Know That We've Made Progress on Climate Change?
33:25 Rare Earth Minerals
42:47 Q from VIsh: Is the Market Good At Taking in the Right Signals?
48:00 Q from Vish: What Are the "Right" Signals? 
51:48 Q from Vish: How Can Climate Insurance Work For All People?
56:11 Outro & Music

Keywords: climate risk, insurance, rare earths, resilience, climate change, market signals, policy, technology, sustainability

Show Credits:
Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer
Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic

Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/

Contact: [email protected]

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In this episode we explore the complex relationship between the US and China in the context of climate change, technological innovation, and geopolitics. Our guest, David Victor, shares insights on supply chains, energy systems, and the future of international collaboration.

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00:00 Introduction
10:32 Personal Experiences in China
14:37 Are China and the US the two indispensable nations for climate action?
17:37 What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism?
22:28 The US vs China
29:18 Using the Cold War to understand the US China relationship
35:09 What are the different energy strategies used by US and China?
41:08 Planning Systems: China vs. the US
46:38 David's Final Thoughts
49:07 Outro

Keywords: climate change, US China relations, energy transition, innovation, geopolitics, supply chains, decarbonization

Show Credits:
Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer
Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic

Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/

Contact: [email protected]

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In this episode, Dr. Sabrina McCormick provides insight into how her research shapes the kinds of stories she likes to tell. Then, she and Marcius explore the kinds of stories used in climate communication, emphasizing the importance of narratives that inspire agency and joy rather than fear and victimhood. Before she heads off to watch Project Hail Mary, Sabrina does a lightning round on how the climate story could into each of the seven plot archetypes. Finally, Producer Vish joins the show for the first time (!) to share his thoughts on the heroes and villains of the climate story.

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00:00 Understanding Climate Storytelling
00:45 Introduction to Sabrina Part 2
02:18 What Is Climate Storytelling?
04:32 The Big Environment Story
05:54 Heroes and Villains
07:43 Similarities with Truth And Reconciliation in South Africa
11:43 Sabrina's Approach to Climate Storytelling
15:38 Entertaining with Solutions Stories
17:27 Getting to the Happy Ending
20:34 Uniqueness in Climate Storytelling
23:32 Do We Have to Say Climate?
29:24 Project Hail Mary Film
30:00 The Seven Story Archetypes
37:15 Vish Joins to Share Thoughts on Heroes and Villains
51:34 Thank Yous and Play Out Music

Show Credits:
Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer
Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic

Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/

Contact: [email protected]

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Award winning independent film-maker & IPCC Author, Dr. Sabrina McCormick, joins Marcius to discuss her experience as a writer, director, and producer. They dive into how storytelling shapes human culture, the challenges of independent media, and tips for aspiring filmmakers. 

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00:00 Introduction
05:21 Childhood TV Shows
09:04 The Importance of Storytelling in Society
12:27 Challenges in Independent Filmmaking
15:55 Who Decides What We Get To Watch?
17:41 The Creative Process of Independent Filmmaking
24:12 Navigating the Expanding Media Landscape
26:23 Explaining the Three-Act Structure
31:03 Meditation as a Tool for Film-makers
34:46 Persistence and Building Connections in Filmmaking
35:47 Closing Thoughts and Preview of Sabrina Part 2

Show Credits:
Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer
Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic

Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/

Contact: [email protected]

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Marcius continues his conversation with physicist, engineer, and investor Tom Chi. They discuss building a climate discipline that can span generations, try to explain climate investing at a grade four level, and wrestle with the consequences of lack of cultural diversity in climate conversations.

00:00 Introduction
01:51 Building A Discipline for New Climate Solutions
05:25 Cultural Continuity and Multi-Generational Goals
13:08 The Intersection of AI and Climate Solutions
17:52 The Depth of Design vs. Generative AI
20:25 AI's Environmental Impact
23:36 Understanding Truth: Categories and Their Implications
26:52 Objective Truth?
29:07 Why is the Climate Change World So White?
36:40 Indigenous Voices in Environmental Restoration
38:23 Somehow We're Talking About Music Streaming
39:21 Investing in a Sustainable Future
40:30 Tom Attempts to Explain Planet Positive Business to A 10-Year-Old
42:31 Marcius' Attempt
43:28 The Need for Continuous Innovation
44:21 A Brief Journey Through the Development of Solar
48:33 Closing Thoughts

Videography: Stefano Dozza, fourthact.xyz

Show Credits:
Vishrudh Sriramprasad, Producer
Claire Davis, Theme Music (Long Gone, Get It Right) | @clairedavismusic

Kheya Patel, Art | https://kheyapatel.com/

Contact: [email protected]

On the Rise is a production of Extempo Media, copyright 2026.