Episodes

Learn how Health care access shouldn’t depend on your ZIP code, your income, or the politics of your state. This story is a reminder that when ideology drives health policy, it’s everyday people — not politicians — who pay th...

Learn how flooding used to be framed as a coastal problem or a once-in-a-generation disaster. This story shows that’s outdated thinking. Supporting links 1. New York City’s Next Superstorm [YouTube] 2. Superstorm Sandy/New Yo...

Learn how security in the modern age is as much about resilience, literacy, and adaptability as it is about spies and soldiers. The battlefield is no longer somewhere else—it is embedded in the systems we rely on every day. S...

Learn the sobering lesson about the long-term consequences of student debt, especially for Generation X—a generation that bought into the promise of higher education as the surest path to success, only to find that promise tr...

The story of the Austrian nuns reminds us that aging with dignity isn’t about rules or institutions, it’s about home, belonging, and the power of community to stand by us when it matters most. Supporting links 1. nonnen_golde...

Learn how the loss of faith in institutions and leaders fuels instability, with some leaders exploiting divisions rather than uniting the country. Supporting links 1. Thomas Friedman [Wikipedia] 2. National Security Strategy ...

Learn how nations or individuals, relying on external saviors, can be precarious. Change often starts locally, with people finding ways to adapt, resist, and build resilience while pushing the world’s powers to do more. Suppo...

In this episode, Tracy Pullman shares her transformative journey from being laid off to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She discusses the challenges of navigating uncertainty, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importa...

Learn how reinvention is a practice, not a moment. Wings was not just a band—it was a way of running toward the future, refusing to let the past define the possibilities ahead. supporting links 1. Paul McCartney [Website] 2. ...

This story teaches that if there's a single overarching message from modern active threat training, it's this: You have more control over your survival than you think. Supporting links 1. Active Shooter, How To Respond [Homeland Security] 2. Attacks in Crowded and Public Spaces [Ready] Gun Control …

"My Beloved Monster" by Caleb Carr is more than a cat memoir—it’s a moving exploration of trauma, resilience, and the healing power of the human-animal bond. Charting Carr’s 17-year journey with Masha, a half-wild rescued kitten, the book blends personal memoir, psychological insight, and animal be…

Learn how FoundHer House, an all-female hacker home in San Francisco, where women in A.I. are rewriting Silicon Valley's future, one startup at a time. Supporting links 1. FoundherHouse [Purple MA.I.'a] 2. FoundherHouse [Webs...

Learn about Rachel Maddow’s journey from academia to MSNBC, her books, podcasts, and her influence as a leading progressive voice in journalism. Supporting links 1. Rachael Maddow [Official Personal Website] 2. Rachael Maddow...