Episodes

  • This is what a digital coup looks like | Carole Cadwalladr

    This is what a digital coup looks like | Carole Cadwalladr
    Apr 10 2025
    "We are watching the collapse of the international order in real time, and this is just the start," says investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr. In a searing talk, she decries the rise of the "broligarchy" — the powerful tech executives who are using their global digital platforms to amass unprecedented geopolitical power, dismantling democracy and enabling authoritarian control across the world. Her rallying cry: resist data harvesting and mass surveillance, and support others in a groundswell of digital disobedience. "You have more power than you think," she says. (This talk contains mature language.)

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    19 mins
  • Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More

    Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More
    Apr 9 2025
    The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the right track, drastically cutting down on the wasted materials from traditional mining and helping meet the growing demand for essential metals.

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    7 mins
  • Norse mythology’s climate lessons for the future | Lauren Fadiman

    Norse mythology’s climate lessons for the future | Lauren Fadiman
    Apr 8 2025
    What if ancient myths are warnings for the future? Contemporary folklorist Lauren Fadiman explores how the Norse tale of Ragnarök may stem from real climate catastrophe, revealing how folklore preserves lessons of resilience and can guide how we adapt to our own time of crisis.

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    8 mins
  • Parkour! How the sport keeps your body and mind fit | Taylor Lynn Carpenter

    Parkour! How the sport keeps your body and mind fit | Taylor Lynn Carpenter
    Apr 7 2025
    Parkour isn't just for extreme athletes — it's a life skill that can help anyone navigate the world more easily, says professional parkour athlete Taylor Lynn Carpenter. She pulls off some slick vaults, jumps, dives and rolls onstage, showing how the basic movements of parkour can help you maintain mobility, overcome obstacles and rediscover your sense of adventure.

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    7 mins
  • Sunday Pick: How to mix business and family | Fixable

    Sunday Pick: How to mix business and family | Fixable
    Apr 6 2025

    What to do when your boss is your father-in-law, your colleague is your cousin, and your business partner is also your life partner? In the last episode of the season, Anne and Frances help a frustrated listener discover new ways to help her family business bounce back. She struggles to innovate when disagreements with her colleagues — who also happen to be her in-laws — repeatedly undermine progress. Together, they explore how to navigate personal relationships in business and how brave communication can help you overcome organizational stalemates.


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    34 mins
  • The brilliance of "Bluey" — and why parents love it, too | Sarina Petersen

    The brilliance of "Bluey" — and why parents love it, too | Sarina Petersen
    Apr 5 2025
    "Bluey," the Australian children's show, is a global phenomenon. But how did a cartoon for kids become a smash hit with adults, too? Sarina Petersen, who studies social psychology, explains how "Bluey" keeps viewers of all ages hooked with a unique blend of humor, authenticity and nostalgia.

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    16 mins
  • The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast | Daniel Zavala-Araiza

    The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast | Daniel Zavala-Araiza
    Apr 4 2025
    There's an invisible super-pollutant heating up the planet — but it's surprisingly easy to reduce, if we try. Revealing how methane contributes (way) more in the short term to global warming than carbon dioxide, chemical engineer Daniel Zavala-Araiza highlights the emerging technologies and bold new policies that are part of a worldwide effort to hold oil and gas companies accountable for polluting our skies with this harmful gas. It's an optimistic glimpse into a future where global cooperation and cutting-edge monitoring could rapidly slow climate change.

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    11 mins
  • The rise of China's homegrown brands — and why they matter | Roger Hu

    The rise of China's homegrown brands — and why they matter | Roger Hu
    Apr 3 2025
    A generational shift is transforming business in China, says consumer expert Roger Hu. He describes the young, ambitious entrepreneurs taking over family businesses across the country, positioning local Chinese enterprises to emerge as innovative and globally competitive giants.

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    8 mins