
World Changing Ideas
What if we spent more time thinking about solutions rather than problems? Are you looking for more positive news? World Changing Ideas travels around the globe to find the leaders, experts and activists who are dreaming big and working to change the world for the better. With a focus on the environment, social justice and innovation, these are stories that will get you thinking. World-changing ideas come in all shapes and sizes. Join the conversation with solutions journalist and filmmaker Amelia Hemphill.
Latest episodes

Apr 21, 2021 • 19min
How Eating Ugly Fruits and Veggies Can Help Save the Planet
We've got a special bonus episode for you this week. Since we're celebrating Earth Month, we wanted to bring you another great innovation on sustainability. Enjoy the show and happy Earth Day tomorrow!Talib speaks with Christine Moseley, the founder and CEO of Full Harvest. They discuss how her company's B2B approach is helping connect farmers with food companies to end food waste.

Apr 14, 2021 • 24min
Why It's Not Great to See an Empty 18-Wheeler Cruising Beside You
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that the number one carbon “culprit” in the U.S is transportation. It accounts for about 28 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.Talib chats with Jennifer Wong, head of sustainability at Convoy, a trucking software startup that aims to solve the industry's efficiency issues.

Mar 31, 2021 • 31min
How a 3D Printer Could Help End Homelessness
While the pandemic has exposed underlying issues of housing insecurity for many Americans, homelessness in the U.S was already a massive crisis.Talib Visram talks with Jason Ballard, CEO and co-founder of ICON, a digital construction company that 3D-prints houses. They discuss how this new technology will revolutionize homebuilding — and potentially make it to the moon.

Mar 17, 2021 • 30min
How Can We Make Our Democracy Better? Go Back to Ancient Greece
For many years the U.S has seemed more politically divided than ever before. Only 16 percent of Americans think democracy is working well and almost 80 percent live under one-party rule in their state.Talib Visram talks with Adam Cronkright about of by for*, a non-partisan, non-profit organization he co-founded, which aims to replace politicians with everyday people.

Feb 24, 2021 • 3min
Fast Company Presents World Changing Ideas
Hey Fast Break listeners, we’ve got a new show for you where we’re going to explore the ways people are striving to change the world for the better. It’s called, World Changing Ideas. We’ll highlight the solutions that could end pollution and change food production. We'll also investigate how innovation can solve these problems and help kick-start a new future. From rethinking public spaces, to developing a circular economy, to taking on climate change, we’ll show how leaders and creators are building a new way of life.Join us every other Wednesday, starting on March 3rd, available on Apple podcasts, Spotify and wherever you enjoy your podcasts.Guests include Dan Price of Galaxy Payments, Jason Ballard of ICON, and Adam Cronkright from of by for*

Feb 3, 2021 • 20min
Uncommon Good - Leveling the Hiring Field
Uncommon Good is a custom series from FastCo works and Facebook. We'll hear from industry leaders who combine purpose with innovative thinking to give back to their local or global community.In this episode, Chris Denson talks with LinkedIn's Vice President of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Rosanna Durruthy about how diversity, equity and inclusion programs are turning promises into practices.

Jan 27, 2021 • 23min
Uncommon Good - Innovating It Forward
Uncommon Good is a custom series from FastCo works and Facebook. We'll hear from industry leaders who combine purpose with innovative thinking to give back to their local or global community.In this episode, Chris Denson talks with Facebook's Head of Industry, Technology and Telecom Stephanie Latham to take a look inside the new programs that are supporting communities and small businesses in a time of need. He also chats with Ashley McGowan, Facebook's Business Equality Lead about how the company is working to accelerate actions that lead to a more diverse and inclusive business world.Music: "Algorithms" by Chad Crouch

Jan 19, 2021 • 21min
Uncommon Good - Generation Innovation
Uncommon Good is a custom series from FastCo works and Facebook. We'll hear from industry leaders who combine purpose with innovative thinking to give back to their local or global community.In this episode, Chris Denson talks with Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America Ann Woo about how a public school STEM competition is helping educate the next wave of empathetic innovators.Music by Yung Kartz, "Flash"

Dec 23, 2020 • 32min
Eve Rodsky Reveals Invisible Work
This week we’re doing an end-of-year recap where we’ll take a look at what changed in 2020-from the theater community, to education, to police reform. Then, we’ll hear how the pandemic has upended the fight for labor equity, by shining a glaring light on the invisible work women do. GUEST:Eve Rodsky

Dec 21, 2020 • 45min
LIVE SHOW: The Year That Changed Everything
On December 16, Fast Company Podcast Network went live on Facebook and Youtube. Creative Conversation host, KC Ifeanyi, was joined by Kate Davis--host of Secrets of the Most Productive People--and Talib Visram--host of Fast Break--to talk about 2020.