Dr. Ayana Johnson Reunites with Alex Blumberg | What If We Get It Right Podcast

In a world where climate conversations often veer toward doom and despair, a much-needed wave of optimism is making a comeback. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a renowned marine biologist and climate futurist, is bringing hope to the forefront once again with a new episode of her podcast What If We Get It Right? — and this time, she’s joined by a familiar voice.

Podcast cover art of What If We Get It Right? featuring Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson — a climate-themed design with optimistic tones

Yes, Alex Blumberg, her former co-host from the widely acclaimed How to Save a Planet, is back on the mic, rekindling the chemistry that made their previous collaboration a go-to podcast for environmentalists, educators, and everyday citizens seeking meaningful action.


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🎙️ The Podcast: What If We Get It Right?

A Positive Spin on a Planetary Crisis

While the climate emergency continues to dominate headlines, What If We Get It Right? flips the narrative. Instead of focusing on catastrophe, this podcast dares to ask a revolutionary question: What if we actually succeed?

Hosted by Dr. Johnson, the podcast offers a visionary-yet-practical lens on climate futures. With weekly expert guests, she explores how actionable solutions — from green infrastructure and legal reform to cultural shifts and media innovation — can turn the tide.

“The goal is simple: Paint vivid, actionable, and inspiring pictures of what our world could look like — if we get it right.” – Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson


🤝 The Reunion: Ayana Johnson & Alex Blumberg

Rekindling a Powerful Partnership

In the latest episode, listeners are treated to a heartfelt and intellectually charged reunion between Johnson and Blumberg. Fans of How to Save a Planet will immediately recognize their dynamic: part science, part storytelling, and all substance.

Together, they unpack:

Blumberg opens up about his post-Gimlet journey, revealing exciting projects that align with his deep-rooted passion for narrative-driven climate communication.

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🌟 Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: Beyond the Podcast

A Leader, Author, and Climate Visionary

Dr. Johnson isn’t just a host — she’s a movement in herself.

Her credentials include:

Her work combines scientific rigor with creative imagination, aiming not just to inform, but to ignite a movement grounded in hope and clarity.


🔍 What Makes This Podcast Special?

Unique Selling Points That Set It Apart in the Podcast World


🎧 Episode Highlights: A Conversation to Remember

Here’s a snapshot of what this powerful episode brings to the table:

🔸 Opening Reflections

🔸 State of Climate Media

🔸 Climate Wins in the Making

🔸 Looking Ahead


🌐 Where to Listen

New episodes of What If We Get It Right? are now available on:

🎧 Listen now and discover what a hopeful climate future could sound like.


📈 Why This Episode Matters for the Climate Movement

The Power of Reunion, Reimagined

Reuniting Blumberg and Johnson isn’t just nostalgia — it’s strategy. Together, they represent the rare intersection of science and storytelling, a combination capable of shifting public narratives and policy alike.

When voices like theirs converge, they don’t just echo change — they catalyze it.


🔑 Key Takeaways

Why You Should Tune In Today


📢 Spread the Word

Love what you hear? Here’s how you can help:


📚 Further Reading & Resources

  1. What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures – Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
  2. Urban Ocean Lab – urbanoceanlab.org
  3. Past episodes of How to Save a Planet
  4. Articles by Alex Blumberg on narrative strategy and climate media
  5. Tools for climate storytelling and grassroots organizing

✍️ Conclusion: A Call to Listen, Learn, and Lead

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s What If We Get It Right? isn’t just another podcast — it’s a blueprint for what comes next. With the return of Alex Blumberg, this new episode is more than a reunion. It’s a reawakening.

As listeners, we’re reminded that optimism is not naivety — it’s courage. And with voices like Johnson and Blumberg guiding the way, we might just get it right after all.

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