The podcast episodes explore the history and evolution of environmental justice activism in California and Nova Scotia, highlighting how activists have shifted their strategies over time from disruptive protests to working within political institutions.

The episodes discuss the pros and cons of this professionalization and institutionalization of the movement, as well as the interconnectedness of environmental racism with other systemic issues, such as health inequalities and colonialism.

The episodes also emphasize the importance of using community-based participatory research methods that prioritize the needs and voices of affected communities, and the role of collaboration and knowledge mobilization in addressing environmental justice issues.