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Who am I?
Just someone who simultaneously thinks that the world is absolutely wonderful and absolutely f*cked up. And in wanting the world to be more wonderful than not, I'm committed to learning more, being inspired more, and doing more to leave our home better than we found it. Care to join? I used to feel small and that my contributions were meaningless. But as the saying goes, drop by drop is a water pot filled. I realized that systems change doesn't absolve you of individual responsibility because we are all part of the system.
What is my podcast playlist about?
If you're tired of complaining about how messed up the world is and don't want to sit around while problems pile up, this is the playlist for you. This is a playlist that dives headfirst into the heart of very messy and complex problems: climate crisis, systemic racism, and homelessness, to name a few. It's not just about raising awareness--it's about refusing to accept things as it is and working together to unf*ck the world. Now, let's get to work.
1. System Catalysts
Why this podcast?
In an increasingly complex world, it will take more than sticking a band-aid on a problem and calling it a day. It takes a new way of thinking and doing to create broad and sweeping systems change. But how do we do that? Enter System Catalysts. This podcast shares stories from change-makers who have successfully cracked the code in some of the world's problems. Not only that, but they also share the code with us.
System Catalysts
Hueman Group Media
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We can't fix the world alone. But we all know that collaborating is hard. And systems? Well, they seem to be allergic to change. So how do we do it without losing our damn minds?
On System Catalysts, you will learn from activists, philanthropists, and change makers who put their egos aside to improve the systems that run the world. This season, we’ll be looking into healthcare, marriage equality, migration, climate and more. Join Jeff Walker and English Sall as they go behind-the-scenes of systems change, cracking the code on making the world a better place.
System Catalysts is produced by Hueman Group Media.
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How many episodes does System Catalysts have?
System Catalysts currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does System Catalysts cover?
The podcast is about Philanthropy, Food, Business, Health, Connection, Podcasts, Mental Health, Activism, Entrepreneurship, Inclusion, Change, Racism and Non-Profit.
What is the average episode length on System Catalysts?
The average episode length on System Catalysts is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of System Catalysts released?
Episodes of System Catalysts are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of System Catalysts?
The first episode of System Catalysts was released on Apr 25, 2023.
2. Outrage + Optimism
Why this podcast?
We're approaching a climate tipping point that would collapse the living world as we know it. Outrage + Optimism is all about facing the climate crisis head-on. It's about not letting our anger debilitate us but turning that anger into a source of power to solve problems. It will inform you, inspire you, and help you realize that this is the most exciting time to be alive.
Outrage + Optimism
Global Optimism
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5.0
Face the climate crisis head on, but understand that we have the power to solve this. From former UN Chief Christiana Figueres and the team who brought you the Paris Agreement, this podcast about issues and politics will inform you, inspire you and help you realize that this is the most exciting time in history to be alive.
5 Listeners
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How many episodes does Outrage + Optimism have?
Outrage + Optimism currently has 288 episodes available.
What topics does Outrage + Optimism cover?
The podcast is about Science, Nature and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Outrage + Optimism?
The average episode length on Outrage + Optimism is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of Outrage + Optimism released?
Episodes of Outrage + Optimism are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Outrage + Optimism?
The first episode of Outrage + Optimism was released on Apr 10, 2019.
3. Better Heroes
Why this podcast?
This podcast puts you in the shoes of some of the world's most extraordinary humans who have devoted their lives to making the world a more pleasant place to live in. These are stories of unsung heroes who have made it their mission to fight against climate catastrophe, food insecurity, and global unemployment. Let this podcast offer some hope that humanity can save itself and inspire you to join the action.
Better Heroes
EY and Hueman Group Media
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What does it take to move the needle on the world's toughest problems? In Season 2 of Better Heroes, we scoured the globe for groundbreaking collaborations between passionate individuals and visionary organizations, who are all on a mission to solve humanity’s most urgent challenges.
Can AI make the world a better place? How can we change our consumption habits to better serve the environment and underprivileged communities? What can we do to make our financial system work for all?
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) give us a map of how to create a more equitable future. This series will bring you on a journey to explore what is possible — and believe that humanity can save itself, and our planet.
Better Heroes is a project of EY Ripples, a global program to mobilize people across the EY network to help solve the world's most urgent social and environmental challenges.
Produced by Hueman Group Media.
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How many episodes does Better Heroes have?
Better Heroes currently has 26 episodes available.
What topics does Better Heroes cover?
The podcast is about Diversity, Business, Education, Technology, Podcasts, Entrepreneurship, Inclusion, Equity and Stories.
What is the average episode length on Better Heroes?
The average episode length on Better Heroes is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Better Heroes released?
Episodes of Better Heroes are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Better Heroes?
The first episode of Better Heroes was released on Feb 28, 2023.
4. How to Save a Planet
Why this podcast?
This podcast takes on the big, scary issue of climate change and makes it... Enjoyable? Energizing? Like you actually can do something about it? It shares inspiring stories that fill us Earthlings with so much drive and possibility that, together, we can get out of the mess we made.
How to Save a Planet
Gimlet
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5.0
Climate change. We know. It can feel too overwhelming. But what if there was a show about climate change that left you feeling... energized? One so filled with possibility that you actually wanted to listen? Join us, journalist Alex Blumberg and a crew of climate nerds, as we bring you smart, inspiring stories about the mess we're in and how we can get ourselves out of it. Check out our Calls to Action archive here for all of the actions we've recommended on the show. Send us your ideas or feedback with our Listener Mail Form. And follow us on Twitter and Instagram. How to Save a Planet is reported and produced by Kendra Pierre-Louis, Rachel Waldholz, Anna Ladd, Daniel Ackerman, and Hannah Chinn. Our intern is Nicole Welch. Our supervising producers are Katelyn Bogucki and Lauren Silverman. Our editor is Caitlin Kenney. Sound design and mixing by Peter Leonard with original music from Peter Leonard and Emma Munger.
6 Listeners
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How many episodes does How to Save a Planet have?
How to Save a Planet currently has 163 episodes available.
What topics does How to Save a Planet cover?
The podcast is about Science, Podcasts and Society & Culture.
What is the average episode length on How to Save a Planet?
The average episode length on How to Save a Planet is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of How to Save a Planet released?
Episodes of How to Save a Planet are typically released every 6 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of How to Save a Planet?
The first episode of How to Save a Planet was released on Jul 31, 2020.
5. Collective Impact Forum
Why this podcast?
The Collective Impact Forum is an organization of people with a common agenda of advancing equity and systems-level change. Instead of gate-keeping their collective knowledge, they created a podcast that shares their resources, tools, and stories to support social change and collaboration.
Collective Impact Forum
Collective Impact Forum
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The Collective Impact Forum is here to share resources, tools, and stories to support social change makers working in cross-sector collaboration.
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How many episodes does Collective Impact Forum have?
Collective Impact Forum currently has 89 episodes available.
What topics does Collective Impact Forum cover?
The podcast is about Philanthropy, Nonprofit, Business, Non-Profit, Education, Podcasts, How To and Data.
What is the average episode length on Collective Impact Forum?
The average episode length on Collective Impact Forum is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of Collective Impact Forum released?
Episodes of Collective Impact Forum are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Collective Impact Forum?
The first episode of Collective Impact Forum was released on Jan 24, 2020.
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