S2E8 - Climate, Health, & Rock’n’Roll

Congressman Mike Levin joins the Green Docs to talk about climate, health, and yes rock’n’roll.  Roughly in that order.  He explains how his early work in Southern California’s clean energy sector has informed a prolific career in Congress – one that has delivered successful, bipartisan environmental policies that improve the health of pregnancies and families nationwide.  He shares what members of Congress do for fun on rare days off: turns out they like Pearl Jam too.  And he gives a candid look behind the scenes of campaign finance; where the real action happens.  We’ll jump to the punchline: follow the money.  

Nate and Bruce review the latest news: why mom’s literally carry their children in their hearts and minds forever; how new California laws are making companies earn their “eco-friendly” labels, or pay up; and why even champagne is at risk due to climate change.  Let’s stop that from bubbling over! They’re joined by a guest mixologist from Rep. Levin’s California 49th district who has ginger and peppermint mocktails for anyone who feels nauseous thinking about Congress.  Or if you’re pregnant. Plus, you’ll never guess why Bruce suddenly has more energy in the new year!

Show Links:

The Most Mysterious Cells in Our Bodies Don’t Belong to Us - https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/01/fetal-maternal-cells-microchimerism/676996/

California’s new climate laws - https://www.mofo.com/resources/insights/231018-california-enacts-ab-1305-to-strengthen-the-voluntary-carbon

https://www.persefoni.com/learn/california-sb253-sb261

This beloved New Year’s Eve ‘pop’ could soon disappear because of changing weather - https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/28/climate/new-year-champagne-weather-threat-climate/index.html

Cottage cheese eggs - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1YFsXxPwHK/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

Las Vegas MSG Sphere immersive experience “Postcard from Earth” by Darren Aronofsky - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjgnniAi1r0

32 Million US Births Link Air Pollution to Preterm Birth, Low Birthweight: Original Research by Dr. Bruce Bekkar and Dr. Nathaniel DeNicola - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2767260

Retired coal plants and decreased risk of preterm birth - https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/187/8/1586/4996680?login=true

Taylor Swift and Notre Dame: The undoubtable truth of “Champagne Problems” - https://ndsmcobserver.com/2020/12/taylor-swift-and-notre-dame/

See Eddie Vedder talk climate change with ISS astronauts in Earth Day video - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/eddie-vedder-climate-change-iss-astronauts-earth-day-1341943/

Dave Groll on Christopher Walken and Foo Fighters! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WgNWVLwXI4

First EV to lead global vehicle sales - https://cleantechnica.com/2023/12/28/tesla-model-y-going-to-be-top-selling-vehicle-in-the-world-in-2023/

Q&A With George Barker, Owner of Mayfield in San Juan Capistrano - https://orangecoast.com/ocdining/qa-with-george-barker-owner-of-mayfield-in-san-juan-capistrano

Mocktails:

New Leaf

• 1.5 oz of the kaffir lime leaf seed lip
• .0.75 ounce cucumber water (cucumbers and water blended and then strained
• 0.75 ounce lime juice
• 0.25 ounce rich simple

Shake together, double strain into a double rocks glass with fresh ice.  Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime leaf from the infusion.

Bright Eyes, Bushy Tails

• 1 ounce raspberry puree
• 2 ounce lemon
• 0.5 ounce simple 

Shake and then pour over ice.  Top with soda water and garnish with a mint sprig.