On the Under Review podcast, we look at how communities around the world face challenges like climate change, housing instability, healthcare gaps, and social inequality, and the systems and solutions working to address them. Join us as we unpack complex issues with clarity.
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Climate Instability Podcasts
Uncovering the inventions and innovations that are trying to tackle humankind's greatest ever challenge: climate change. We investigate some of the toughest problems that humans face as we enter a new era of climate instability, and tell the stories of the projects and people who are grappling with them. Supported by EIT Climate-KIC, this first series explores five projects that are tackling issues related to water, agriculture, urban development, supply chains and insurance.
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Disaster response is at a turning point. Traditional humanitarian tools - paper logs, slow coordination, limited scalability - can’t keep up with the growing scale and pace of global crises. And as political instability reduces available resources, it's more critical than ever to adopt bold, technology-driven solutions. Digital Humanitarian takes you to the front lines of disaster relief, where innovation isn't optional - it's saving time, resources, and lives.
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Explore civic engagement, global affairs, and national security through real stories that connect public policy, systems thinking, and everyday life. The Civic Brief unpacks how domestic and international issues are colliding at the local level, reshaping how we live, lead, and make sense of a rapidly evolving world. Hosted by Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III, this podcast bridges the gap between abstract policy and real human impact. From political polarization to economic instability, climate d ...
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Africa’s Big Switch is a podcast that aims to identify current and future solutions to complex problems on the African continent. Examples of such problems include: Climate Change, Homelessness, Poverty, Political Instability, Famine, Floods etc.Our first season sheds light and sparks conversation around the future of energy in Africa.Why Energy?Modern society depends on reliable and affordable energy services to function smoothly and to develop equitably. A well-established energy system su ...
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The Soil, Shadow and Spirit Podcast Mini-Series features visions of the future from Black mamas who lead organizations, businesses and communities. In social, economic and climate instability we are faced with several practical realities: the need for community, the skills to build that community, and the vision that helps us thrive, especially in times of crisis. Who better to hold a vision for thriving than mothers, who multiply love beyond what we imagine possible? Who better to build com ...
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Food Tank's Danielle Nierenberg chats with the most important folks in the food industry about the most important food news, released every Thursday.
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536. Monicah Yator on the Women Farmers Rewriting the Future of Food and Farming
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25:262026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and for the first episode of Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg of the year, we're kicking things off with a special conversation about the essential role that women play across food and agriculture systems. Dani sits down with Monicah Yator, Founder of Indigenous Women and Girls Initiative, to discus…
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In this deeply reflective episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III asks a question many Americans instinctively avoid: What if Jesus walked among us in America today — not as metaphor, but as a living presence in our civic life? Moving beyond theology and into civic reality, Dr. Wilson explores how Jesus consistently rejected politic…
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THE WiSE WAY: Force, Faith & Civic Balance
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13:33In this ‘THE WiSE WAY’ installment of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III examines one of the most consequential and misunderstood dynamics shaping America’s future: the collapsing balance between humanitarianism, development, and state power. Drawing from moral philosophy, national security strategy, and civic theory, Dr. Wilson explains …
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535. Funding for Biodiversity Falls Short, Influential Glyphosate Study Retracted, and a Conversation with Marion Nestle on What to Eat Now
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48:30On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani author, nutritionist and Professor Emerita Marion Nestle about her new book, What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It, and Why It Matters. They talk about the problem with ultra-processed foods, the rise of dynamic pricing, and how eaters can navigate the thousands of options in g…
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The Civic Frame of Force & Faith feat. Bishop John Stowe
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1:16:17In this episode of Civic Brief Podcast, host Dr. Ike Wilson welcomes Bishop John Stowe, shepherd of the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, for an expansive and thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of art, faith, and civic engagement. Bishop Stowe draws on his rich experiences ministering on the US-Mexico border and in Appalachian Kentuck…
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534. A Bailout for Farmers, Tackling Forever Chemicals, and a Conversation with Sieglinde Snapp and Eske Willerslev on What Ancient Soil Teaches Us About Future Resilience
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48:06On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Sieglinde Snapp, Director of the Sustainable Agrifood Systems program at CIMMYT, and Eske Willerslev, a Professor and evolutionary geneticist at the University of Copenhagen and Cambridge University. They talk about the interdependence of the biodiversity above and below ground, what ancient DNA r…
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A Long Walk with Carter & Reagan - Reflections for 2025
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10:18What would Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter say about America in 2025? In this powerful episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Ike Wilson takes listeners on a reflective walk through the woods—accompanied by the memories of two former U.S. Presidents: Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. Through this narrative dialogue, Dr. Wilson explores how their contrasting …
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On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani shares some updates and news that makes her excited, energized, infuriated, or curious: Court Rules to Protect Seed Saving in Kenya Australia's Government to Expand Right to Repair Nigeria Launches Initiative to Support Sustainable Farming San Francisco Sues Producers of Ultra-Processed Foods Microbes with an…
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From “No Limits” to a New Axis? Russia, China, North Korea and America First 3.0
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10:31Russia, China, and North Korea are accelerating a purpose-driven alignment aimed at weakening Western deterrence and exploiting cracks in U.S. and allied unity. In this solo briefing, Dr. Ike Wilson breaks down why 2025 is a turning point in global geopolitics. From coordinated drone incursions into Polish airspace to joint Russian-Belarusian drill…
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532. Johanna Hellrigl Wilder on Rethinking Restaurants for People, Policy, and the Planet
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25:55On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Johanna Hellrigl Wilder, the Chef & Founder of Ama, a mission-driven Northern Italian restaurant in Washington D.C. They talk about creating a restaurant model that does right by the people who work there, the diners they feed, and the planet; the issues that are encouraging lawmakers on both side…
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The Wise Way: Unpacking The Broader Strategic Context of U.S. Military Actions
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13:30In this insightful Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah "Ike" Wilson III dives into what he calls the WiSE Way, a practical, lawful, and principled approach to navigating today's complex security challenges. Drawing from a conversation with Dr. Ken Weinstein of the Hudson Institute, Dr. Wilson unpacks the broader strategic context of U.S. military actions, part…
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A quick intro to the global stories and perspectives explored on Under Review. Get a feel for the conversations ahead!By Vaishnavi Alapati & Vaishali Alapati
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531. Dr. Christina Economos on Putting Communities at the Center of Nutrition and Health Research
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38:02On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Dr. Christina Economos, Dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. They talk about democratizing food and nutrition education, the community-led Food is Medicine research the Friedman School is advancing in the Mississippi Delta, and creating pathways for the …
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World on Edge: A Geostrategic Walk-About With Dr. Kenneth Weinstein of the Hudson Institute
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1:11:38Get a sweeping, unfiltered look at today’s most urgent geopolitical flashpoints — U.S. strategy, global legitimacy, the Indo-Pacific, narco-terrorism, China’s rise, and the future of American engagement. In this episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III is joined by Dr. Kenneth Weinstein, from the Hudson Institute, for a high-velocity…
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530. COP30 Kicks Off, Hundreds of Millions Displaced by the Climate Crisis, and East Africa Aims to Strengthen Agroecology Trade
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7:43This week, the 30th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP30) kicks off in Belem, Brazil; a new report reveals that hundreds of millions of people have been displaced by changing weather patterns in the last decade; and East Africa countries take steps to boost trade of agroecological produce. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the sh…
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Walk With Me: Nelson Mandela on Reconciliation in a Divided Age
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8:41What can Nelson Mandela teach America about forgiveness, leadership, and reconciliation in a divided age? In this powerful episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III shares a reflective encounter with the spirit of Nelson Mandela—a dialogue that reveals timeless lessons for leadership, democracy, and healing in an era of division. Thro…
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529. 'Check on Your Neighbors:' a Conversation with LaMonika Jones on the Human Cost of SNAP Instability
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37:39On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with LaMonika Jones, Director of State Initiatives at the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), who oversees three initiatives of the organization: D.C. Hunger Solutions, Maryland Hunger Solutions, and the New Jersey Food Security Initiative. They discuss the millions of families waiting to receive t…
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528. José Andrés and Michael Twitty on Humanity, Heritage, and the Language of Food
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55:15This episode of Food Talk features two conversations from Food Tank's recent Summit in Washington D.C. First the chef and humanitarian Jose Andres, Founder of the Global Food Institute at GW and World Central Kitchen, joins Dani to talk about changing outdated policies to meet the current moment, food as a universal human right, and finding opportu…
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The Presidency Under Pressure: Guardrails and Civic Responsibility
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10:14Explore how presidential power tests democracy — unitary executive, emergency powers, and citizen responsibility under modern crises. In this episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III examines the presidency under maximum pressure. From cyber threats, economic shocks, and climate crises to disinformation campaigns, he explains how eme…
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527. Reps. Nikki Budzinski and Shontel Brown on Fair Food Policy, Perseverance, and Putting People First
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34:30This episode of Food Talk features two conversations from Food Tank's first annual Food and Agriculture Policy Summit in Washington D.C. First Congressmember Nikki Budzinski, who represents Illinois' 13th District, joins Dani to talk about the legislation that's needed to connect local farmers with food pantries and the hunger crisis that's about t…
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526. Crystal FitzSimons and Michel Nischan on Feeding Families and Fixing Food Policy
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48:14This episode of Food Talk features two conversations from Food Tank's recent Summit in Phoenix, Arizona to uplift the partnerships that will help us eat for health while supporting the wellbeing of farmers and the planet. First Crystal FitzSimons, President of the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) talks about human impact of the policies threate…
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525. The Government Shutdown Threatens Food Assistance, Earth Hits a Major Tipping Point, and a Conversation with Sam Kass on Staving Off Climate Catastrophe
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40:14On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Sam Kass, a Partner at Acre Venture Partners, the former senior policy advisor for nutrition in the Obama Administration, and the author of the new book, The Last Supper: How to Overcome the Coming Food Crisis. They compare the rhetoric and the actions of the Make America Healthy Again movement, d…
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The Wise Way: Balancing Power, Crisis, and Civic Responsibility
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11:47In this episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah ‘Ike’ Wilson III explores how leaders can act fast in crises without drifting into overreach. Through the “Wise Way,” Dr. Wilson reveals how process, transparency, and civic balance keep power both effective and ethical. From natural disasters to national emergencies, this framework helps policymakers,…
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What North Carolina’s hurricane experience revealed about the future of emergency communications
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26:47When Hurricane Helene hit early in the morning, six states lost power, fiber lines, and communication. Many communities in western North Carolina were unreachable. In this episode, Dana Yaari speaks with Patrick Riley, an Emergency Management Specialist for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Patrick recounts how traditional radio netwo…
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524. An Investment in African Agri-food Systems, World Food Day, and a Conversation with Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa on Supporting Women Farmers on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis
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36:54On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa, the Founder and Executive Director of Helen's Daughters. They discuss how the organization is strengthening the capacity of women farmers in the Caribbean by teaching them technical skills and financial literacy, the mental health toll of changing weather patterns, and conce…
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523. States Brace for SNAP Changes, a Diet to Cut GHG Emissions, and a Conversation with Stacy Dean on Bridging Research, Policy, and Real-World Impact
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26:35On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Stacy Dean, the Carbonell Family Executive Director for the Global Food Institute at GW. They discuss the changes from the Trump-Vance Administration that have weakened the federal nutrition safety net, the need to translate research and knowledge into actionable recommendations for policy officia…
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Walk With Me: Eisenhower’s Wisdom for Troubled Times
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6:30Addiction to absolute security, the military-industrial complex, the meaning of peace, Dwight D. Eisenhower had something to say about it all. In this Walk With Me pilot episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Ike Wilson takes listeners on an immersive journey through Eisenhower’s life, from the beaches of Normandy to the classrooms of Columbia and the qui…
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522. Jonathan Kung on Cutting Through the Noise on Food and Climate
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33:53On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Jonathan Kung, a chef, cookbook author, and influential content creator known for his vibrant "third culture" cooking—blending cultural traditions, flavors, and ingredients that hold personal meaning. They discuss what it means to be a third culture cook, how to combat misinformation around nutrit…
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521. Stephanie Hsu, Sea Matias, and Karen Washington on Community Land Stewardship and Farming in the Bronx and Beyond.
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35:51Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space running food and agriculture programming at Climate Week NYC with over 300 speakers, 60 performers, and 15 events. Watch these conversations live on Food Tank's YouTube channel, or by visiting FoodTank.com. While you are on our website please also become a Food Tank member to ensure programm…
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520. David Moscow And Sam Kass On Farming, Storytelling, Food Systems, Policy, And Impact
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40:42Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space running food and agriculture programming at Climate Week NYC with over 300 speakers, 60 performers, and 15 events. Watch these conversations live on Food Tank's YouTube channel, or by visiting FoodTank.com. While you are on our website please also become a Food Tank member to ensure programm…
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519. Florence Fabricant, Ruth Reichl and Priya Krishna on Food Writing, Storytelling, and Kitchens as Engines of Change
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39:41Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space running food and agriculture programming at Climate Week NYC with over 300 speakers, 60 performers, and 15 events. Watch these conversations live on Food Tank's YouTube channel, or by visiting FoodTank.com. While you are on our website please also become a Food Tank member to ensure programm…
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518. Grace Young And U.S. Congressman Daniel S. Goldman On The Future Of Food Policy And Advocacy
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36:23Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space running food and agriculture programming at Climate Week NYC with over 300 speakers, 60 performers, and 15 events. Watch these conversations live on Food Tank's YouTube channel, or by visiting FoodTank.com. While you are on our website please also become a Food Tank member to ensure programm…
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