Rewind: That time we made a Climate Variety Show. 🤪

Rewind: That time we made a Climate Variety Show. 🤪

From WHAT IF WE GET IT RIGHT? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

April 3, 2026 · 34 min · Season 4 · Episode 2

About this episode

This episode is a re-run of the first episode featuring an audio montage of a Climate Variety Show co-hosted by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Jason Sudeikis.

Back in September 2024, on the day my book What If We Get It Right? was published, I did one of the most absurd and delightful things I’ve ever done. I co-hosted an over-the-top goofy Climate Variety Show with actor Jason Sudeikis at the Brooklyn Museum. Sold out crowd. Strong high school talent show energy. And we took the “variety” in variety show seriously – magic, music, hula hoops, comedy, costumes, dance off, and of course many shoutouts to climate solutions. Honestly have trouble believing it actually happened. Total fever dream of a “What if we…?” question. 🧐 As we gear up for the publication of the paperback on April 14th , I’m thinking back on the hardcover launch oh so fondly. So today’s episode is re-run of the very 1st episode of our podcast , which was an audio montage, if you will, of excerpts from that variety show (and enjoy some photos here !). A tiny time machine to revisit the silliness that transpired a year and a half ago. I present to you: ✨ The Climate Variety Show .✨ For the visuals to go with it, peep my slideshow (and subscribe to the newsletter while you're there!): https://ayanaelizabeth.substack.com/p/climate-variety-show-slideshow Also! Paperback…

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Host: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

Guest: Jason Sudeikis

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