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The episode discusses the candidates vying to succeed Nancy Pelosi and their plans for climate action and economic issues in California's 11th District.

This year, one of the most powerful politicians in the country decided not to seek re-election. For nearly 38 years, Nancy Pelosi has represented the people of San Francisco in the US House of Representatives. As one of the most powerful House Speakers in U.S. history, Pelosi played a central role in advancing landmark environmental and climate laws, and bringing energy and climate policy to the forefront of the national agenda. Her retirement opens up a space for a new person to take up her mantle as an advocate for climate and energy policies, as well as the other priorities of the people of California’s 11th District. Saikat Chakrabarti and Scott Wiener are both vying to represent the district in congress. How does each candidate plan to balance serious climate action with the everyday economic pressures facing Bay Area communities? Can they refocus Congress on climate solutions? And what, specifically, is their plan? Guests: Saikat Chakrabarti, President, New Consensus Scott Wiener, California State Senator For show notes and related links, visit ClimateOne.org/podcasts. ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you’ll receive…

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