Distorted Democracy and the Zero-Sum Game
In the US, we\u2019ve become accustomed to climate \u2013 like nearly everything else \u2013 being politicized. Even when potential solutions might benefit everyone, a zero-sum mentality has taken hold where there\u2019s an \u201cus\u201d and a \u201cthem\u201d and progress for them comes at the expense of us. \u201cRacism in our politics and policymaking is distorting our ability to respond to big problems and to advance collective solutions,\u201d says political strategist Heather McGhee. But does it have to be this way? Can we look to the UK and elsewhere for a different model? Is it even possible to make the whole planet a winner?\nGuests:\nHeather McGhee, Political Strategist & Author, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together\xa0\nRebecca Willis, Researcher & Author, Too Hot to Handle? The Democratic Challenge of Climate Change\n\ufeffWe have been nominated for a Webby!\nPlease give us your vote as the Best Science and Education Limited Series in the 25th Annual People's Voice Award below:\nhttps://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/podcasts/limited-series-specials/science-education\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices