When Eustace Conway was 17, he abandoned his normal life and decided to move to the woods. (6 minutes)
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Act Three: Yes, In My Backyard
The story of the government cracking down on smokestack emissions at a city factory...even though the residents LIKE the emissions.
Act One: The CO2 in CO
Reporter Julia Kumari Drapkin tells the story of Colorado’s State Climatologist, Nolan Doesken.
Act Three: Find an Enemy
Host Ira Glass tells the story of writer turned activist Bill McKibben.
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Act Four: The Kid Namastays in the Picture
Jaime Amor does yoga storytelling for kids.
Act Two: The Fight
Jennifer, Ira, and producer Emanuele Berry go to a protest and get tear gassed in front of a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. (6 minutes)
Act Five: Nine Months Later
Host Ira Glass calls Jennifer to talk about the new security law. (12 minutes)