In a traditionally “blue” state like Maryland, both political parties like to tout their environmental credentials. But this year’s race in the state’s First Congressional District offers an unusual twist on the typical rhetoric, with a nine-term Republican congressman taking heat over his environmental record from his party’s conservative flank. We explore that race and whether the national debate on the environment is heading toward a bipartisan consensus.

Guests

  • David Jenkins Government Affairs Director, Republicans for Environmental Protection
  • Gene Karpinski, President, League of Conservation Voters
  • Matthew Nisbet Assistant Professor, School of Communication, American University; author of the blog Framing Science.

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