Climate & Democracy with Jamie Raskin, Heather McGhee and Rebecca Willis
Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) took the national spotlight as the lead manager for the second impeachment trial of the former president. As a member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, he has grilled fossil fuel executives on the industry\u2019s long history of intentionally misleading the public. And as a constitutional law professor, he has offered deep insight into the connections between an informed citizenry and a robust democracy. \nAt a time when many Americans doubt Congress\u2019s ability to get anything done, what are the government\u2019s strongest levers for climate action? And what are the connections between climate and democracy?\nThis story is part of \u2018Climate & Democracy,\u2019 a series from the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now.\nGuests:\nJamie Raskin, U.S. Representative, Maryland\u2019s 8th Congressional District\xa0\nHeather McGhee, Board Chair, Color of Change; author, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together\nRebecca Willis, Professor, Lancaster University; author, Too Hot to Handle? The Democratic Challenge of Climate Change\nVisit our website for show notes.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices