Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab

This week’s revolutionary is Arati Kreibich. Arati is a mom, immigrant, scientist, and is running for Congress in New Jersey’s 5th district. Arati’s platform and goals revolve largely around climate change, immigration, and women’s rights. Throughout our conversation, Arati Kreibich shares her story about coming to live in the United States at 11 years old, and how she dealt with the culture shock of America. She also shares her views and intentions around climate change and how it’s connected with nationalism around the world. Some Questions I Ask: Tell me about your work. (1:12)How do you respond to people who have completely opposite views as you? (12:57)Where were you born? (15:49)How has being an immigrant helped you connect with people? (47:02)What can people do to support you? (49:35)In This Episode, You Will Learn: What Arati is passionate about as she runs for Congress. (2:08)How Arati responded to the 2016 election results. (5:00)How climate change and nationalism are related. (1