Electric Election Roadtrip Podcast

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45 days. 30 podcasts. 5 episodes. 1 Tesla X. Beginning September 15th, The Conservation Coalition President and Founder Benji Backer will spend 45 days exploring the United States in a Tesla X as we host conversations with community leaders and elected officials across the country on the Electric Election 2020 Roadtrip. EXPECT TO SEE: Episodes highlighting our live streams and the beautiful scenery of the locations we visit. Exclusive giveaways as we make our way across the country. Thank you to our partners at the US Chamber of Commerce. Funded in part by Lyda Hill Philanthropies.

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Electric Election Roadtrip EP 43: High West Distillery

Nov 07 2020 42 mins

Today we are joined by Ted Russell and Isaac Winter at High West Distillery to talk about making delicious whisky sustainably and environmental stewardship in the liquor industry. This is episode 43 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season. Subscribe via the podcast

Electric Election Roadtrip EP 42: John Curtis & Lynn Sitterud

Nov 07 2020 24 mins

Today we are joined by Congressman John Curtis and Emery County Commissioner Lynn Sitterud to talk about creating cleaner, more efficient coal plants to meet energy demand when wind and solar can't as we move closer to a carbon-neutral grid. This is episode 42 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S.

Electric Election Roadtrip EP 41: Plug In America

Nov 07 2020 31 mins

Today we are joined by Joel Levin, Executive Director at Plug In America to talk about how the private and public sectors can work together to ease the consumer transition to electric vehicles. This is episode 41 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season. Subscribe via the p

Electric Election Roadtrip EP 40: Auden Schendler

Nov 06 2020 24 mins

Today we are joined by Auden Schendler, Vice President of Sustainability at the Aspen Skiing Company to talk about mobilizing outdoor enthusiasts to take action on climate change from both sides of the political spectrum. This is episode 40 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election

Electric Election Roadtrip EP 39: Governor Greg Abbott

Nov 06 2020 14 mins

Today we are joined by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to talk about allowing businesses to innovate and how embracing free markets has allowed Texas to become a leader in wind and solar power production. This is episode 39 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season. Subscribe via

Electric Election Roadtrip EP 38: Representative Dan Crenshaw

Nov 05 2020 31 mins

Today we are joined by Representative Dan Crenshaw to talk about creating climate change solutions that use public-private partnerships to turn activism into action. This is episode 38 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the election season. Subscribe via the podcast platform of your choi

Electric Election Roadtrip EP 37: Cassidy Lejeune

Nov 05 2020 17 mins

Today we are joined by Cassidy Lejeune, Conservation Projects Manager at Ducks Unlimited to talk about how they've partnered with the state of Louisiana and private companies to repair and restore the wetland habitat in Atchafalaya Bay, Louisiana. This is episode 37 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around th

Electric Election Roadtrip EP 36: Mike Carloss

Nov 04 2020 24 mins

Today we are joined by Mike Carloss, Director of Conservation Programs, Southwest at Ducks Unlimited to talk about coastline conservation, rehabilitation, and how it's positively impacting water quality and ecosystems. This is episode 36 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around the U.S. during the elec

Electric Election Roadtrip EP 35: The Osprey Initiative

Nov 04 2020 24 mins

Today we are joined by Don Bates and Ellie Mallon of the Osprey Initiative to talk about how they're reducing litter in public waterways and providing vital data to inform consumers on how to make a difference with litter in their communities. This is episode 35 of our cross-country odyssey to bring you local stories about the many environmental solutions taking place around

Electric Election Roadtrip EP 34: The Nature Conservancy

Nov 03 2020 24 mins

Today we are joined by Judy Haner, Marine and Freshwater Programs Director at The Nature Conservancy to talk about the Lightning Point Shoreline Restoration project and how it is protecting the surrounding community, improving the local economy, restoring wildlife habitat, and providing a vital space for recreation. This is episode 34 on our cross-country odyssey to bring you local