Conservation biologist Joe Roman discusses how animals act as the arteries of the biosphere by spreading vital nutrients across ecosystems. Topics include reintroducing animals for restoration, whales' movements based on oxygen levels, and the role of animals in nutrient cycling for a regenerative economy.

Peabody-award winning broadcaster Krista Tippett discusses the intersection of science and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of asking deep questions to navigate the challenges of the modern world. They explore moral imagination, transformative change, and the evolution of journalism, highlighting the need for personal growth to drive societal transformation.

Explore the 20 control knobs for a post-growth future, ranging from a hotter planet to shifting towards deeper community connections. Discover how to move from despair to awe and wonder by embracing reality and redirecting focus away from unrealistic tech solutions.

Philosopher Jonathan Rowson discusses metamodernism, calling for expert generalists to bridge disciplines and achieve a holistic understanding of reality. The podcast explores meta and poly crises, climate change perspectives, and strategic thinking for a post-growth world.

Ethnomusicologist Alexandre Tannous discusses the power of sound and music on human consciousness, exploring resonance's impact on emotional resilience and well-being. Topics include music in rituals and ceremonies, societal imbalance, ancient Greek philosophy, and the transformative nature of music on personal growth and harmony.

Economics journalist Ed Conway discusses the importance of six essential materials in modern economies - sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium. The conversation explores the environmental costs of extracting these resources and the fragile global supply chains they support. The podcast dives into the complexities of resource scarcity, energy consumption, and the challenges of maintaining sustainable production in an interconnected world.

Gen Z perspectives on the metacrisis and human predicament discussed by Priscilla Trịhn, James Branagan, and Natasha Linhart. Topics include intergenerational relationships, navigating complexity, fostering hope, personal transformation, and building support systems for the future.

Daniel Schmachtenberger discusses redefining progress and betterment, exploring power dynamics, the global ecological crisis, dark triad traits in human psychology, and the concept of hyperagency. The conversation delves into corporate personhood, global cooperation, understanding human behavior under authority, progress, technology, and ethics, dentistry and ecosystems, fostering authentic progress, implications of advanced technologies, and effective problem-solving strategies.

Discussion on the looming threat of nuclear conflict between NATO and Russia, raising questions on the possibility of 'winning' in a complex global society. Highlighting the need for cultural values shift towards peace-centric structures and cooperation. Exploring the delicate balance and grim potential of nuclear conflict, while advocating for sustainable futures through collaboration and governance restructuring.

Educator and indigenous researcher Vanessa Andreotti discusses 'hospicing modernity' moving beyond failed promises of modernity, emotional resilience, intergenerational knowledge transmission, regenerative inquiry, and the impact of experiencing ayahuasca on wisdom.