Episode 1 — Wait, The White House Runs on Solar?

This week we're diving into three stories that perfectly capture the moment we're in — where climate policy is going one direction and culture is going another.

What we cover:

The White House Solar Situation — The federal government is actively banning clean energy infrastructure while the White House quietly runs on solar panels. We break down the history of solar at the White House going back to Carter in 1979, call out EPA head Lee Zeldin and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and connect it to the offshore wind fight happening right now in Virginia.

Pixar's Hoppers and the 'Cool to Care' Shift — Pixar's newest film follows a teenage environmental activist and a kingdom of beavers. It's scientifically accurate, genuinely funny, and landing at exactly the right cultural moment. We talk about why it works when so much climate content doesn't — and what it says about Gen Z reclaiming environmentalism.

Earth Day is This Week — The history of Earth Day is wilder than you think. Twenty million people showed up on the very first one in 1970 and changed the legal landscape of the entire country within a year. We break down how it started, why it still matters, and how to find an event near you.

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