The podcast episodes provided cover a range of topics within the broad field of environmental journalism, including investigative reporting on corporate malfeasance, the challenges faced by marginalized communities in accessing critical information, the role of storytelling in inspiring environmental action, and the ethical considerations involved in covering high-risk issues.

For example, the episode Stephen Robert Miller, "Over the Seawall: Tsunamis, Cyclones, Drought, and the Delusion of Controlling Nature" (Island Press, 2023) explores the concept of 'maladaptation,' where human efforts to control nature through engineering projects often backfire and cause unintended negative consequences. The episode Why Heat Is So Deadly (w/ Jeff Goodell) discusses the deadly impacts of extreme heat waves and the urgent need to address the climate crisis, while Introducing: Drilled on ExxonMobil's oil colonialism in Guyana investigates the oil company's exploitation of a developing nation.

These episodes highlight the crucial role of environmental journalism in holding powerful entities accountable, amplifying marginalized voices, and fostering a deeper understanding of the complex, interconnected environmental challenges we face.