Election Denials: Asheville, Israel & Inequality.

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A renewable energy financier reveals why climate models make Asheville, a popular relocation spot, a risky long-term investment.

The episode is structured into three main segments, delivered in a solo monologue format. It begins by discussing Hurricane Helene's impact on Asheville, North Carolina, where over 100 people died and 2.1 million lost power. The host contrasts Asheville's reputation as a 'climate haven' with the reality of severe flooding, citing a relative in renewable energy who viewed southern investments as risky due to climate models. It critiques the vice presidential debate, where J.D. Vance and Tim Waltz offered familiar talking points on climate change without urgency. The host references author Tad DeLay's concept of 'the great dithering' and Kim Stanley Robinson's novel 'New York 2140' to illustrate normalization of climate crises. The second segment shifts to Israel's conflict with Lebanon and Iran, suggesting timing may aim to influence the U.S. election and secure funding amid Israel's economic troubles. It notes an estimated 1,000 Lebanese civilian deaths in a month, comparing it to Hamas's October 7 attacks. The third segment covers the International Longshoremen's Association strike at 36 ports, linking it to post-pandemic economic pressures like inflation, consumer debt, and housing shortages. It analyzes how a hobbled economy could affect the election, criticizing both Democrats and Republicans for lacking plans for workers. The host concludes that leaders are in denial on climate change, Gaza, and worker struggles, urging action even if the Harris-Waltz ticket wins.

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