We Can Remake The World

"Anxiety keeps us blind. Fear prevents us from the awareness of all the good around us. All the potential and possibilities. All of the solutions."

Nature has a lot to teach us. In countless traditions, Nature is seen as "the great teacher". But what can Nature teach us now, today, in a world full of so many challenges? And how can we apply what we learn to actually make a difference?

Today we...

When the going gets tough the activists get tougher. Our oceans are in distress as we continue to overfish marine ecosystems around the world. 90% of whales, 85-99% of shark species, trillions of fish, and countless other ocean animals have been lost due to overfishing, much of which operates outside of the law. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major enabler of the exploitation of our oceans but the Sea Sheph...

When the going gets tough the activists get tougher. Our oceans are in distress as we continue to overfish marine ecosystems around the world. 90% of whales, 85-99% of shark species, trillions of fish, and countless other ocean animals have been lost due to overfishing, much of which operates outside of the law. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major enabler of the exploitation of our oceans but the Sea Sheph...

It's not easy to stay focused on the positive. But it's essential. In a world with growing challenges it can be easy to lose sight of the millions of people who are making the world a better place, especially when the media often focuses on drama and fear. There are two truths being told out there in the world - that humanity is doomed and that humanity can change. If we look around at current events and global systems an...

The pandemic has shown us how crucial Nature can be. When there was nowhere else to go we still had our parks, our shores, our gardens. But millions of people in cities around the world had little to no access to green spaces, and still don't. The New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is changing that. NYRP is working in all five boroughs of New York City to ensure that every New Yorker has equal access to Nature. By transformin...

Have you ever wanted to give up? Do you have moments of such strong doubt that you begin to wonder if things will ever actually get better? Tony Rinaudo, our guest today, has been there too. And gotten to the other side. After years of failed attempts to help transform the barren landscapes of west Africa into fertile ground, Tony had an aha moment that not only changed his life but the lives of millions of farmers, animals, and pl...

Why do corporations believe they can get away with anything? Because they think nobody is watching. But we can change that. By building global action networks focused on increasing transparency and building citizen awareness we can make sure no organization is operating in the dark. And when citizens are aware, united, and empowered anything can change. Today we're joined by Angus, Laura, and Ildem of SumofUs, a global online ...

Nature is sending us a warning. Are we listening? Last year on Florida's east coast over 1,100 manatees died from starvation, which is more manatees than we had alive in Florida just 40 years ago. What is causing the loss of food sources for manatees and other aquatic life? What does it mean for us? Can we do anything about it? Join us for our conversation with Patrick Rose, Executive Director of the hugely influential Save th...

How can music save the world? What is the role of art in the 21st century? Join us for our conversation with Norwegian singer and songwriter, AURORA, who is not only quickly becoming a global phenomenon but is also deeply passionate about saving the Earth and the soul of humanity. AURORA believes that each of us has a role to play in reshaping our world for the better and that the simplest actions from individual people make a diff...

Who decides what happens to land? To water? To wildlife? To trees? Is it governments who get to choose? Private owners? Should indigenous communities be involved? Do citizens have any right to determine how we treat the planet, locally and globally? Until now, corporations and governments have mostly determined what happens to the natural world and how, but after countless examples of neglect what is our best path forward? We'...

The 1% are destroying the Earth and convincing us it's good for us. And Vandana Shiva has an answer: "Not on our watch." We speak to the globally respected and award-winning activist, author, scientist, speaker, and protector of life about the crucial crossroads we are standing at in 2022. Vandana teaches us how to see through the false narratives of the 1% so that corporate influence no longer controls us. By harnes...

The power of the people is real, and it starts with each of us. Today we're joined by Ole von Uexkull of the Right Livelihood Foundation. Known worldwide as the "alternative Nobel Prize", the Right Livelihood Award celebrates and amplifies the work of people who are building change from the ground up within their local communities. Changemakers like Greta Thunberg, Edward Snowden, Daniel Ellsberg, Vandana Shiva, Mord...

New year, new chance. But how many more chances will we have? We're at a very important moment where two paths are possible. One path combines courage and cooperation to bring about a better world through improvements in every area of our society. A better world based on a new set of values which value and preserve life and basic rights. The other path keeps us headed in our current direction with an uncertain and difficult ou...

2021 may not have been the year we imagined. So what? There is still so much potential to be found, even more so during difficult times. Today we take a look at some of the inspiring work our past guests have done to adapt and not only survive but increase their impact over the last two years. Just as our guests have done, each of us can rise to meet this current challenge and contribute positively to our communities locally and gl...

The stories we tell define who we are and how we see the world. What stories are we telling ourselves about the relationship we have with Nature, and how are these stories impacting our approach to the world around us? Join us for a conversation with filmmaker Sam Rose Phillips, who shares what she's learned by telling the stories that inspire her. Stories centered around conservation (with Sea Shepherd), wildlife protection t...

We can do better. Sounds obvious, right? So why don't we? As we get closer to the end of the year and begin to reflect on 2021 and all that we've experienced, it's time to start thinking about the path we want to be on moving forward. Some things we can't control but there's so much that we CAN do. Nathan explores some of the keys mindsets that will take us from where we are to the world we want to be part ...

There is no reason for anyone to go hungry. And Matt Jozwiak of Rethink Food is on a mission to prove it. By partnering with top restaurants and small businesses around the United States, Rethink is creating a new model to end food insecurity. From their home base in New York City, Rethink funnels donations and resources to restaurants who create meals for those in need and they have already served millions of meals through their R...

As big as our problems seem the solutions are closer than we think. We don't have to start from scratch to transform our world. All it takes is an attitude of inventiveness - to look at our current world and everything we have available to us, and then to reshape our current systems for the better. There are examples of people who have done this all around us, including the guests on our show. People who are ending hunger in l...

Every life matters. In Nature, nothing is insignificant. Every member of an ecosystem is needed to help that community thrive, yet as humans we often pretend like we are the only ones who matter. There is a lot that the natural world can teach us about caring for each other and our planet. Today we're joined by Melissa Sciacca, US executive director for the globally-respected David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust based in east Africa...