190: Funny, Fierce, and Fossil-Free: Comedy Meets Climate Action with Rasheda Crockett
The climate crisis is urgent, but tackling it with humor might be more powerful than you think. Comedian and writer Rasheda Crockett shares how humor can make climate conversations more engaging, relatable, and impactful. From her award-winning climate comedy series to an animated show about a whale-turned-lifeguard, Rasheda reveals how laughter helps unpack complex climate science, ease eco-anxiety, and inspire real change.
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Rasheda Crocket Bio:
Rasheda Crockett is an award-winning writer, actress, and CEO of RSC Productions, LLC, and is known for using comedy to drive social and environmental impact. A Brooklyn native raised in Long Island, Rasheda earned her B.B.A. from Temple University before transitioning from business to entertainment. She’s written for Adam Ruins Everything, starred in BET+’s BIGGER, and created the W3 Award-winning Rasheda Crockett Sketch Comedy Show. As a leading voice in climate comedy, Rasheda’s work with the Anthem Award-winning Climate Comedy Cohort has reached millions, using humor to make climate issues more relatable and actionable. Through RSC Productions, she blends sharp storytelling with sustainability, proving that laughter can be a powerful tool for change.
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More About A Climate Change with Matt Matern
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