On Being with Krista Tippett

Christiana Figueres, an environmental leader and advocate for spiritual evolution, discusses the ecological crisis, the need for a belief system that embraces realities, finding healing through Buddhism, the potential of renewable energy, radical regeneration, embracing pain for intentional action, building spiritual infrastructure, and nurturing the best of humanity.

Clint Smith, poet and author of How the Word Is Passed, explores the entanglement between language, history, and the intelligence of the body. Topics include the impact of Hurricane Katrina, education as empowerment, untold stories of loved ones, reckoning with history, joyful learning, and the responsibility of parents to honor history.

"Dance Party" by Clint Smith features a heartwarming reflection on a lively post-dinner dance party routine shared with children, filled with energetic moves and contagious joy.

Clint Smith, staff writer at The Atlantic, reads his poem 'Ode to Those First Fifteen Minutes After the Kids Are Finally Asleep.' The poem celebrates the relaxation, late-night cereal indulgence, and tranquility of the house that comes after putting the kids to bed.

Clint Smith, author of How the Word Is Passed, discusses the entanglement between language, history, and place. He explores the physicality of memory, emphasizes the importance of reckoning with American history, and reflects on the power of education and literature in shaping identity. Smith also embarks on a personal journey to historical sites, discusses Germany's reckoning with its history, and reflects on the struggle for freedom.

Krista Tippett shares insights from 20 years of interviews, including the importance of living with open questions, counterprogramming negativity bias, and navigating differences in relationships. She discusses the concept of a wise life and the importance of knowing what you love. The podcast also explores the power of embracing uncertainty, letting questions teach us, and avoiding rushed answers. Lastly, it touches on changes and future plans for 'On Being with Krista Tippett'.

Latanya Sweeney, a leading expert in data privacy and algorithms, explores the harms and benefits of technology. She emphasizes the need for shaping technology to serve human purpose and minimizing potential harms. The discussion covers the challenges of trustworthiness on the internet, the evolution of artificial intelligence, and the importance of asking questions and finding solutions in technology design.

Latanya Sweeney, pioneer in online privacy and algorithms, explores the impact of technology on society, unforeseen consequences of generative AI, the role of public interest technologists, and the evolution of artificial intelligence.

Matthew Sanford, a renowned yoga teacher who has been paralyzed from the chest down since a car accident in 1978, talks about the mind-body connection, healing through storytelling, the energetic presence within the body, pain and healing, strength and vulnerability, reconnecting with the body, and trauma, transcendence, and yoga teaching.

Comedian, writer, and media entrepreneur Baratunde Thurston discusses his lifelong joy in the natural world and the importance of learning amidst cultural tangles. Topics include the exploration of spirituality, challenging stereotypes in outdoor spaces, the significance of his book 'How to Be Black' in race discussions, and the transformative power of collective action in being a citizen.