Coined after famous youth climate activist Greta Thunberg’s famous speech, “House on Fire” is a youth-centered podcast about the climate crisis based in ‘ground zero’ Miami, Florida, powered by The CLEO Institute.  Co-hosted by Miami residents, 24-year-old climate activist, Katrina Erwin, and educator and founder of The CLEO Institute ,Caroline Lewis, “House on Fire” holds impactful, intersectional conversations with scientists, activists, artists, and more. Each action-oriented episode...

Florida has always been seen as the state where strangely comedic and outright dangerous antics take place. As usual, Florida has drawn national attention, but not for the outlandish headlines you might expect. In the past few weeks, the Florida Legislature has been looking at two controversial policies which would make it more difficult to protest, and legislation preempting energy regulations. For weeks, organizers in Florida have been mobilizing relentlessly against this policy that would...

In this episode of House on Fire, we interview Nobel prize-winning scientist, Dr. Michael E. Mann about the decades of climate change disinformation that’s been fueled by interest groups, fossil fuel firms, political/public figures, etc. This idea sprouted in light of the energy justice crisis in Texas, a shining example of energy injustice, where extreme weather proved how unreliable and incompetent an independent, fossil-fuel-based grid is. With that, we’re seeing opponents of clean energy...

In 2020, we lost lives to a deadly pandemic, climate catastrophes and police brutality. Amidst the chaos of it all, young leaders realized 2020 was no anomaly. It became clear that the system they once understood as “normal” was driving us toward extinction, so they began imagining and building worlds beyond it. On this episode of House on Fire, we’re joined by Varshini Prakash, the Executive Director of The Sunrise Movement, to imagine this better world and discuss what needs to be done to...

The upcoming general election in the United States may just be the most important election of our lifetime. The due date to globally act on climate before we set off catastrophic tipping points is approaching. Everything about the health and safety of ourselves and our communities is at stake. Still, the United States sits back on the climate fight, in denial and inaction. But this November, we have the opportunity to change that. To do so, we need young people to show up to the polls like...

The role of parents in the climate movement should not go unnoticed. As members of our youth have become leaders of driving climate action in their communities, many families have begun to understand the urgency from their children’s eyes and changed the conversation at home. On this episode of House on Fire, we’re speaking to two parents in this fight: Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent, and Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Executive Director of The CLEO Institute. Listen as we discuss the role of...

We know that the climate crisis will affect us all. But will it affect us all equally? The answer –simply enough– is no. In recent weeks, the world has witnessed an outpour of rage, sadness, and empowerment in response to the ongoing police brutality against the Black community. Recognizing that we cannot achieve Climate Justice without Racial Justice, we are joined by Executive Director of 350.org (http://350.org/) Minnesota, Sam Grant, and Intersectional Environmentalist, Leah Thomas,...

Whether it be by mobilizing populations in the name of public safety or yielding power to scientists for solutions, the outbreak of COVID-19 has seen governments around the world enacting urgent solutions to a global crisis. Responding to the Climate Crisis should be no different. Joined by Alex Harris, lead reporter on climate change for the Miami Herald, and Xavier Cortada, Professor in Practice of Art at the University of Miami with a focus on the climate emergency, this episode of House...

In this episode of House on Fire, we discuss the unifying role of all forms of art in social and political movements – particularly, the climate movement. For insight into the power of using art for climate activism, we speak to three creative drivers of what we call “artivism”: English musician, Nick Mulvey, founder of the Bridge Initiative, Kate Fleming, and climate-focused artist, Melanie Oliva. House On Fire is produced by Unicorn Fire Radio (https://www.ml3media.com/) and All Points...

Known to many as The Magic City, Miami, Florida is also known as Ground Zero for the climate emergency. Joined by Miami’s most trusted meteorologist, John Morales, this episode of House on Fire covers the impacts the climate crisis will have on Miami, Florida. From rising seas and intensified hurricanes, to extreme heat and saltwater intrusion, an unstable climate actively threatens every aspect of our lives here at Ground Zero. House On Fire is produced by Unicorn Fire Radio...

This episode of House on Fire break downs the unapologetic youth climate movement that’s grown in the last 2 years. Joined by co-founder of US Youth Climate Strike, Isra Hirsi, and leading Miami-based climate activist, Samantha Gazda, we dive into what the youth is asking for, why activism works, their individual experiences, and what’s next. House On Fire is produced by Unicorn Fire Radio (https://www.ml3media.com/) and All Points West, with support from the CLEO Institute and technical...

This episode of House on Fire break downs the unapologetic youth climate movement that’s grown in the last 2 years. Joined by Sammy Gazda, Miami-based Climate Activist; and Isra Hirsi, environmental activist and co-founder of Youth Climate Strike, we dive into what the youth is asking for, why activism works, their individual experiences, and what’s next. House On Fire is produced by Unicorn Fire Radio (https://www.ml3media.com/) and All Points West, with support from the CLEO Institute and...

In the first episode of House on Fire, we introduce the basics of the climate crisis and how the global youth climate movement has inspired unprecedented action on this emergency. We speak with Caroline Lewis, founder and senior climate advisor of The CLEO Institute, and Jamie Margolin, the 18-year-old co-founder of Zero Hour, one of the nation’s leading youth-led climate organizations. House On Fire is produced by Unicorn Fire Radio (https://www.ml3media.com/) and All Points West, with...

Coming June 5, 2020. Our youth is inheriting the most existential, complex crisis the human species has ever faced, and so, the youth is speaking up. Join us for conversations focused on the future, inspired by youth climate activists, and hosted by young people on the front lines of the fight. House On Fire is produced by the Cleo Institute with All Points West and is recorded at Unicorn Fire Radio in Miami. The show is hosted by John Paul (JP) Mejia and Gabi Rodriguez, produced by David...