Episodes
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Our last, best chance to cool the Earth | Bill McKibben
The cost of solar and wind energy has plummeted, making them the most economical options for future power generation.
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The infodemic — and the scientists fighting against it | Jessica Malaty Rivera
Effective public health depends on both managing pathogens and addressing the infodemic of misinformation.
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How gratitude rewires your brain | Christina Costa
Practicing gratitude can physically rewire the brain, strengthening neural pathways related to positive emotions.
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How I turn joy into art | Yinka Ilori
Joy is often inherited from family, community, and cultural rituals, not just individually achieved.
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The four steps to hearing hard feedback gracefully | Chris Wheatley
Receiving feedback well is essential for personal growth and improving relationships.
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Idiots are everywhere. Here's how to cope | Joshua Johnson
Moving closer in conversations, metaphorically, helps us understand others better by exploring their stories instead of judging or distancing ourselves.
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Sunday Pick: How to Survive a Losing Team | Good Sport
Even the best teams and athletes face losses and setbacks that can be emotionally challenging.
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Two wars, no clear exit plan. Now what? | Ian Bremmer
The conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are deeply entrenched, with no clear exit strategies in sight, largely due to diverging perceptions of leverage and strategic interests.
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Why economic inequality is the biggest threat to democracy | Sally Kohn
Democracy is weakening because it fails to deliver meaningful economic opportunities, leading to increased attractiveness of authoritarian regimes.
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How doodling unlocks your imagination | Joe Whale
Imagination is like a muscle that needs to be exercised to stay strong; neglecting it makes it weaker.
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The gift and power of emotional courage | Susan David (re-release)
Suppressing or ignoring emotions can make them stronger and more difficult to manage, leading to greater suffering.
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What music is for | Wallis Bird
Wallace Bird perceives her energetic stage presence as a cosmic gift that fuels her performances.
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What's your leadership language? | Rosita Najmi (re-release)
Effective leadership is about mastering 'leadership languages'—the ability to communicate across different sectors and cultures—rather than sticking to a single style.
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Sunday Pick: The Office’s Rainn Wilson on meaning and happiness | ReThinking with Adam Grant
Success can come later in life through perseverance and resilience, as exemplified by Rainn Wilson's career.
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A cosmologist's guide to the end of the universe | Katie Mack and Debbie Millman
Cosmology is a deeply human pursuit, driven by curiosity and imagination, seeking to understand the universe's vastness and our place within it.
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How to get past the "messy middle" of a big change | Mary Martin
The 'messy middle' is a natural part of ambitious change, not a sign of failure.
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A street librarian's quest to bring books to everyone | Storybook Maze (re-release)
Accessibility to books is crucial for children's literacy and overall community health.
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How I built a machine that feeds millions | Felix Brooks-church
Food fortification is an effective, proven strategy to combat hidden hunger and malnutrition, especially in regions with weak food systems.
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Why Big Tech is incompatible with democracy | Bruno Giussani
Most digital services now rely on cloud infrastructure, which is controlled by a few large American corporations, giving them significant power over personal and societal decisions.
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Why AI is an even bigger deal than you think | Reed Hastings
AI has the potential to transform education by enabling highly individualized learning experiences.
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