There is no doubt that the issue of race is always present in American politics and in the politics of any multiracial society. There is also no doubt that for some people it is an element in the manifested hostility to Obama. But I don't think it is the major theme at all. Obama is right when he reminds people: By the way, I was black before the election.

In order to solve the climate crisis, we need to solve the democracy crisis.

When you talk about President Trump, the cable networks turned over so many hours of prime time to him. Why? Because he was entertaining, but also because it drove ratings. And that is different from what the news media is supposed to focus on.

We need to remake the Democratic party. We need to remake America.

There are skeptics who do not come to their view because they have a source of income from carbon polluters.

I tell you that Michael Jackson is unbelievable, isn't he? He's just unbelievable!

The ability of big money to shape perceptions - where you have four anti-climate lobbyists for every single member of the House and Senate - is a big factor.