At a moment when trust in institutions is declining and climate action is increasingly politicized, how we communicate science matters as much as the science itself. This live recording of the Scientista Podcast brings together leaders at the intersection of science, health, policy, conservation, and behavioral science to explore whether the environmental movement has lost its narrative—and what comes next.

Featuring Scientista Podcast co-hosts Monica Medina, former Assistant Secretary of State, and behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakraborty, alongside Whitney Strauss, Executive Director of the AdvoCare Foundation, and Dr. Elizabeth Gray, CEO of the National Audubon Society, the conversation will examine how polarization is shaping public understanding of climate and environmental issues, and why it is now critical to better reach audiences through their daily experiences--children, health, nature-forward hobbies like birdwatching! The panel will explore how trusted voices, behavioral insights, and storytelling can help rebuild public engagement.