Hot Take
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 92
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
amy@criticalfrequency.org
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Host
Mary Annaïse Heglar - Climate writer and commentator focused on climate justice, environmental issues, and the social dimensions of climate change.
Amy Westervelt - Investigative climate journalist, author, and founder of Drilled, focused on climate accountability, fossil fuels, and environmental policy.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Aaron Regunberg - Whether Criminal Law Could Be Used To Hold Oil Companies Accountable For Climate Change And The Prospects For Climate Litigation.
Abrahm Lustgarten - Climate Migration And How Climate Change Is Reshaping Where People Live And Move In The United States.
Recent Topics
Episodes
The End of an Era and the Start of Something New
August 17, 2026
Hey Hot Cakes! Mary and I will be sunsetting the Hot Take feed over the coming weeks, but if you're looking for weekly coverage of climate news and culture with plenty of jokes and f-bombs mixed in, you can find it over on the Drilled feed. Starting in September whenever we don't have a narrative season running over there, we'll be bringing you weekly updates on all things climate every Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Is Bullsh*t
November 26, 2024
We're pissed off and full of dread and tired of hiding it. Buckle up, folks, Mary and Amy get real about what's coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mary + Amy's Debate Preview: What Project 2025 Tells Us About Trump, What Harris Is and Isn't Saying About Climate, and More
September 09, 2024
Will we hear anything about climate in Harris's first debate with Trump? What can we glean from Project 2025 about how Trump will approach environmental justice? Plus re-thinking the climate movement and politics, with Mary Annaïse Heglar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Hot Take?
Hot Take is hosted by Mary Annaïse Heglar and Amy Westervelt. Its publicly listed email is amy@criticalfrequency.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Hot Take?
The publicly listed email for Hot Take: amy@criticalfrequency.org.
How many listeners does Hot Take have?
Podseeker estimates Hot Take reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Hot Take?
Hot Take typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Climate-policy lawyers, environmental-justice specialists, investigative journalists, authors, and senior experts with substantial experience in climate accountability or migration. Common among recent guests: Published books on climate-related subjects; Senior roles at established policy or advocacy organizations; Investigative reporting for major journalism outlets. Recent guests include Aaron Regunberg and Abrahm Lustgarten.
How hard is it to get booked on Hot Take?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Hot Take cover?
Recent episodes cover Environment, Climate Change, Climate Policy, Environmental Justice, and Climate Litigation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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