Episodes

  • Economic Growth is an Unsustainable Monster that is Devouring Us from Within

    Economic Growth is an Unsustainable Monster that is Devouring Us from Within
    May 8 2025
    In this episode, we challenge the deeply ingrained belief in limitless economic growth and expose how the growth-at-all-costs mindset drives ecological collapse, social inequality, and political dysfunction. Featuring insights from renowned economists and researchers, we dismantle myths like the Environmental Kuznets Curve and explore the destructive ideology of "growthism." If you're ready to question conventional economic wisdom and confront the harsh truths about sustainability, this episode is a must-listen.

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    12 mins
  • Fossil Fuels as the Cause of the Global Polycrisis

    Fossil Fuels as the Cause of the Global Polycrisis
    Apr 23 2025
    In this powerful episode, we dive into the fossil fuel industry's pivotal role in what experts now call the polycrisis—the interwoven collapse of our environmental, economic, and social systems. Featuring insights from the Post Carbon Institute’s Richard Heinberg and Asher Miller, and political economist Adam Hanieh, we explore how our addiction to oil, gas, and coal is not only fueling climate chaos but blocking meaningful change through disinformation and political influence. Discover why fossil fuels are at the heart of the global unravelling—and what it will take to break free.

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    21 mins
  • Psychological Barriers Preventing Us from Addressing the Global Polycrisis

    Psychological Barriers Preventing Us from Addressing the Global Polycrisis
    Apr 8 2025
    In this podcast, we explore why, despite overwhelming evidence, action on the global polycrisis remains woefully insufficient. Psychological factors, such as susceptibility to misinformation and cognitive biases, are barriers to change that prevent us from effectively responding to serious threats including the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and social unrest. Tune in to discover why if we are serious about sustainability we need a fundamental rethink of our worldview.

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    19 mins
  • Economic Incentives and the Polycrisis

    Economic Incentives and the Polycrisis
    Mar 3 2025
    This podcast summarizes the wide array of powerful financial inducements that are driving sustainability efforts. We also ask the crucial question: can these economic incentives tackle the complexities of the global polycrisis? Despite the prodigious growth of sustainable investments and multi-trillion dollar opportunities, market-driven solutions have proven to be grossly inadequate. Tune in to explore why financial incentives will not augur the radical change needed to address global challenges and confront interconnected crises.

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    12 mins
  • Special Edition: Introducing Change Oracle’s Polycrisis Project (Part 2)

    Special Edition: Introducing Change Oracle’s Polycrisis Project (Part 2)
    Jan 30 2025

    In this the second of two episodes, Tom Schuneman and Richard Matthews examine the relationship between the polycrisis, and the flawed economic assumptions derived from a broken system. They discuss how feedback loops create vicious cycles and why policymakers struggle to make data intelligible. They also explore how the fossil fuel industry manipulates public perception with disinformaton.


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    38 mins
  • Top Environmental Good News Stories of 2024

    Top Environmental Good News Stories of 2024
    Jan 13 2025
    In 2024, environmental news was often bleak, but there were important victories that deserve recognition. Despite setbacks, significant progress was made in protecting nature, with new legal protections, conservation efforts, and reforestation projects gaining ground. Clean energy also surged, with renewables like solar, and wind leading the way, alongside innovations in energy storage and electric vehicles. This is a human story of resilience and action. From groundbreaking carbon capture technologies to global efforts in biodiversity protection, people are coming together to build a more sustainable future. In this episode, we highlight the positive environmental shifts missed by doomscrolling.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • COP 29 in Context: Climate Finance, Carbon Trading, and Fossil Fuel Influence

    COP 29 in Context: Climate Finance, Carbon Trading, and Fossil Fuel Influence
    Dec 9 2024

    In this episode, we dive deep into the key moments of COP 29, the 2024 UN Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. From climate finance and carbon trading to the dominance of fossil fuel interests, we explore the controversies, challenges, and what this all means for global climate action and the Paris Agreement.


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    38 mins
  • The Interconnectedness of the Polycrisis: Three Current Examples

    The Interconnectedness of the Polycrisis: Three Current Examples
    Nov 26 2024
    In this podcast, we explore the concept of global polycrisis, where interconnected crises create vicious feedback loops that amplify negative impacts. From the far-reaching consequences of war and global inequality to the escalating biophysical threats, the complex interplay of these challenges leads to a downward spiral. Learn how the intersection of these crises intensifies their effects and tune in to discover critical insights into a holistic understanding of some of the world’s most pressing issues.

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    12 mins