Climate, Curls & EVs
Episode: 88
Guest: Cassie Betts
Climate, Curls & EVs
Welcome to "talktechto.me" on KBLA Talk 1580 with Cassie Betts, where tech is the new sexy and Black geeks are superheroes. Today's focus: "Climate, Curls & EVs" featuring Kristen Bush. In tech news, we discuss the House's TikTok bill, Don Lemon vs. Elon Musk, Coachella's NFT move, and Spelman's STEM initiative. Our guest, Kristen Bush, Engineer/Scientist II at EPRI, leads the charge in equitable electric mobility. We dive into topics like equity in electric transportation, community engagement, and Waymo's LA launch. Continuing the conversation on transportation equity and representation in energy/climate spaces, we explore career paths in clean transportation/energy fields and hear final words from Kristen. Wrapping up with calls to action and upcoming topics, connect with Kristen online and stay tuned for the next episode. Thanking listeners for tuning in to KBLA Talk 1580, we sign off with the signature "talktechto.me" closing.