Bad Dates with Jameela Jamil - Listen Now: The Last City

Episode Date: May 1, 2024

In the climate-ravaged year of 2072, Pura stands as a miraculous green haven, a geoengineered paradise that protects lucky residents from the global catastrophes of heat domes, fires, floods, and droughts. Demetria Lopez is Pura's PR fixer, tirelessly promoting the city's idyllic image. But when she stumbles upon a dark secret that underpins Pura's existence, she must decide who and what she is willing to protect. From Wondery, the makers of Academy and Dr. Death, The Last City stars Jeannie Tirado, Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul), Maury Sterling (Homeland), and Skye Lourie.Listen to The Last City on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Find Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting Wondery.fm/The_Last_City now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the climate-ravaged year of 2072, the city of Pura stands as a miraculous green haven, a geo-engineered paradise that protects fortunate residents from the global catastrophes of heat domes, fires, floods and droughts. Demetria Lopez heads up Pura's public relations, tirelessly promoting the city's idyllic image. But when she stumbles upon a dark secret that if exposed would be the downfall of Pyrrha's existence, she must decide who and what she is willing to protect. From Wondery, the makers of Academy and Dr. Death, The Last City stars actors Reyes Seahorn,

Jeannie Tirado, and Maury Sterling. I'm about to play a clip from The Last City. Follow The Last City on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. Hi folks! Welcome to Pura. It must have been a difficult journey to get here. I'm Demetria. You can think of me like your concierge and tour guide. Ask me anything. This all might be a bit of a culture shock after your quarantine.

But you can finally settle in. Pura is the most pristine, safe, climate stable city on Earth. We'll never run out of water or fresh air. Try it. Try what? The air. Take a deep breath, the first truly deep, healthy breath you've taken in a long time.

Is it true we only work 10 hours a week here? Eight actually. Leisure is valued in Pura. We have weekly communal dinners. And daily meditation is strongly encouraged. Not that anyone listens. Okay, so we'll exit the city center dome and head to the rainforest dome. Follow me. This is awesome.

This is awesome. This is so cool. Wow. Of our 17 domes, this one is easily my favorite. The rainforest helps cool all the other domes. It's the lungs of Pura. The trails lead to our mini ocean. Alright, let's head over to the wellness center. Everyone here? Okay. We're in the glass domed atrium

of our prized Isabelle Knight Climate Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Impura mental health is our top priority. And now for the best part. I'm so pleased to introduce you to Belle, your personal AI. I'll put her on speaker. Hi, I'm Belle. Welcome to Pure Out.

I can't wait to get to know you. You'll each receive your own Belle, a sentient AI therapist and friend. We all have our climate trauma, and Belle is here to help. Will it hurt to get our Belle? No, just a simple ear piercing. From the Belle station,

you'll be taken to the Peace Center, where you'll sign the Community Code of Conduct and learn about our civics. Pyrrha doesn't have a police force. Instead, we have highly trained peace facilitators. I know there's a lot to, and unlearn. You've come from so far. One of you all the way from Florida? We moved inland three times, but when Superstorm Edith took my wife, I... That must have been terrible.

Everyone in Pyrrha can relate. We're all climate migrants here. But you're safe now. You're home. You have nothing to fear. Help! My sister! Help me! What's wrong? What is it?

My sister and her friend! They're gone! We have to find them! Alright, it's alright. We're going to help you. You're safe, okay? No! I'm not! Hey, wait! I'm so sorry. I need to go after him. He's a resident of our intensive care wing, suffering from severe climate-induced hypomania. Okay, but is someone missing? from severe climate-induced hypomania. Okay, but is someone missing?

No! No, his sister died three years ago in the Pacific Heat Dome of 2070. I'm gonna help him. The guide will tell you where to go. Welcome to Pura. I didn't know the boy, knew nothing about him. Never even seen him before. My job was to make sure the people of Pura felt safe, keep any ugliness out of sight. Sometimes that meant telling a story.

I told another lie, too, but I didn't know it yet. They weren't safe. No one in Pira was.