Best Liveable Podcasts (2026)

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388I_Maurice Berger and Raquel Medrano Clemente, co-founders of Liveable Cities Collective 50:02

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Are you interested in liveability as choices? What do you think about cultural evolution? How can we create a community of changemakers? Interview with Maurice Berger and Raquel Medrano Clemente, co-founders of Liveable Cities Collective. We will talk about their vision for the future of cities, liveability, cultural evolution, human connection, an…

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390I_Robin Hanson, American economist and author 53:56

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"Natural selectin is innovation ... that is when new things are invented in biology. The difference with humans is we have culture which makes us able to make innovations much faster." Are you interested in new forms of government? What do you think about betting markets – can they help our governance? How can we ensure the continuation of our cher…

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Futarchy - governance based on decision markets - Robin Hanson (390I trailer 3) 2:07

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Are you interested in new forms of government? What do you think about betting markets – can they help our governance? How can we ensure the continuation of our cherished values? Trailer for episode 390 - interview with Robin Hanson, American economist and author. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, cultural evolution, adaptabil…

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389R_Shall we vote on values, but bet on beliefs? (research debate) 12:21

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Are you interested in a governing system based on betting? Our debate today works with the article titled Shall we vote on values, but bet on beliefs? from 2000, by Robin Hanson. This is a great preparation to our next interview with Robin Hanson in episode 390 talking about the opportunities in the betting markets for governance. Since we are inve…

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161. Medicinal Resilience & Essential Permaculture with Taj Scicluna 1:09:51

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In this episode of The Elder Tree Podcast, our new co-host reflects on the deep relationship between herbalism, permaculture, and medicinal resilience. Drawing from personal experience, ecological ethics, and hands-on growing knowledge, the conversation explores why herbalism must extend beyond clinical practice into land stewardship, ecosystem car…

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Why we need adaptability for cultural evolution? Robin Hanson (360I trailer 2) 2:28

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Are you interested in new forms of government? What do you think about betting markets – can they help our governance? How can we ensure the continuation of our cherished values? Trailer for episode 390 - interview with Robin Hanson, American economist and author. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, cultural evolution, adaptabil…

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Why innovation is crucial for the future of cities - Robin Hanson (390I trailer 1) 1:51

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Are you interested in new forms of government? What do you think about betting markets – can they help our governance? How can we ensure the continuation of our cherished values? Trailer for episode 390 - interview with Robin Hanson, American economist and author. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, cultural evolution, adaptabil…

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160. Chamomile- Gentle Doesn't Mean Weak: Cat Green on Herbal Education 41:07

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In this episode, Cat Green from Everyday Empowered presents about the humble yet potent powerhouse- Chamomile. She shares how and why Chamomile is a herb for the times, and an important herb to have on-hand. Cat addresses how we often overlook the more gentle herbs, and how the subtlety is equally as powerful as any other herb. Chamomile's key affi…

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Urban opportunities by changemakers - Maurice Berger and Raquel Medrano Clemente (388I trailer 4) 2:13

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Are you interested in liveability as choices? What do you think about cultural evolution? How can we create a community of changemakers? Trailer for episode 388 - interview with Maurice Berger and Raquel Medrano Clemente, co-founders of Liveable Cities Collective. We will talk about their vision for the future of cities, liveability, cultural evolu…

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387C_Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with better future for cities! 17:31

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Today would be a research episode, but since it is 2025 Christmas time, I want to just wish you all relaxing holidays with or without celebrating Christmas, Merry Christmas if you do celebrate it, and a very Happy New Year! We will have many interesting topics to discover and further discuss in 2026. I am already preparing those episodes and I am v…

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Saving character & evolution in balance - Maurice Berger & Raquel Medrano Clemente (388I trailer 3) 2:10

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Are you interested in liveability as choices? What do you think about cultural evolution? How can we create a community of changemakers? Trailer for episode 388 - interview with Maurice Berger and Raquel Medrano Clemente, co-founders of Liveable Cities Collective. We will talk about their vision for the future of cities, liveability, cultural evolu…

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Culture evolves like language evolves - Maurice Berger & Raquel Medrano Clemente (388I trailer 2) 1:57

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Are you interested in liveability as choices? What do you think about cultural evolution? How can we create a community of changemakers? Trailer for episode 388 - interview with Maurice Berger and Raquel Medrano Clemente, co-founders of Liveable Cities Collective. We will talk about their vision for the future of cities, liveability, cultural evolu…

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Liveability centred around choice - Maurice Berger and Raquel Medrano Clemente (388I trailer 1) 2:05

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Are you interested in liveability as choices? What do you think about cultural evolution? How can we create a community of changemakers? Trailer for episode 388 - interview with Maurice Berger and Raquel Medrano Clemente, co-founders of Liveable Cities Collective. We will talk about their vision for the future of cities, liveability, cultural evolu…

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386I_Niklas Anzinger, Founder & CEO of Infinita City, General Partner of Infinita VC 50:36

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"My take on the future of cities that it's not the physical part that needs innovation ... what we hasn't figured out in the governance part." Are you interested in service-based governance? What do you think about governance innovation? How can we create more autonomous cities? Interview with Niklas Anzinger, Founder & CEO of Infinita City, Genera…

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Human nature and innovation - Niklas Anzinger (386I trailer 3) 2:08

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Are you interested in service-based governance? What do you think about governance innovation? How can we create more autonomous cities? Trailer for episode 386 - interview with Niklas Anzinger, Founder & CEO of Infinita City, General Partner of Infinita VC. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, difference between governance and g…

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385R_The Honduran ZEDE Law, from ideation to action 17:31

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Are you interested in new forms of governance? Debate of the article titled The Honduran ZEDE Law, from ideation to action from 2021, by Jeffrey Mason, Carl Peterson, and Daniela Ivette Cano, published in the Journal of Special Jurisdictions. This is a great preparation to our next interview with Niklas Anzinger in episode 386 talking about the opp…

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Extending Infrastructure Lifespan | Remo Kuldkepp, GScan 2:43

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In this interview, Remo Kuldkepp, CFO of GScan, explains how muon tomography enables deeper, non-destructive inspection of infrastructure to extend the lifespan of the built environment. He also shares how the EIC Scaling Club has supported GScan through mentoring, validation of their technology, and valuable connections with peers facing similar d…

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Scaling Space Propulsion | Roope Takala, Aurora Propulsion Technologies 2:43

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In this interview, Roope Takala, Founder and Chairman of Aurora Propulsion Technologies, shares how the EIC Scaling Club supports deep space companies through long-term relationships, cross-industry connections, and access to funding in challenging markets. This interview was recorded on 3 September 2025, during the EIC Scaling Club Ambition Forum …

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Advancing MicroLED Displays | Kim, CEO of QustomDot 2:33

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In this interview, Kim, CEO of QustomDot, shares how quantum dot inks are helping reduce the cost of microLED displays and accelerate market adoption. She also reflects on the impact of the EIC Scaling Club, from sharpening their value proposition through mentoring to unexpected connections that strengthened their leadership team. This interview wa…

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Powering Europe’s Energy Resilience | Ivar Kruusenberg, PowerUP Energy 2:53

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In this interview, Ivar Kruusenberg, CEO & Founder of PowerUP Energy Technologies, shares how hybrid hydrogen-battery generators are helping Europe tackle energy resilience challenges.He also reflects on the value of the EIC Scaling Club in expanding across Europe, connecting with investors and policymakers, and supporting fundraising and growth fo…

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Governance services form a monopoly or the market - Niklas Anzinger (386I trailer 2) 2:19

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Are you interested in service-based governance? What do you think about governance innovation? How can we create more autonomous cities? Trailer for episode 386 - interview with Niklas Anzinger, Founder & CEO of Infinita City, General Partner of Infinita VC. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, difference between governance and g…

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Cities as economic actors in competition - Niklas Anzinger (386I trailer 1) 2:09

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Are you interested in service-based governance? What do you think about governance innovation? How can we create more autonomous cities? Trailer for episode 386 - interview with Niklas Anzinger, Founder & CEO of Infinita City, General Partner of Infinita VC. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, difference between governance and g…

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159. The Medicinal Gardener: Caroline Parker on Self Care with Herbs 44:57

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Come and revisit this episode with one of our favourites. We're going all the way back to episode 16 with herbalist, forager, gardener, tea curator and drinker and author, Caroline Parker! During this chat, we get a sense of Caroline's deep love and connection with plants and her joy at helping share that love with others. Since our chat, Caroline …

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384I_Rutger de Graaf, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Blue21 Group 39:45

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"The water [and floating cities] are an opportunity to break through the past lock-ins [traditional infrastructure]." Are you interested in floating cities? What do you think about the symbiosis between floating and coastal cities? How can we enhance affordability with floating cities? Interview with Rutger de Graaf, Co-Founder and Managing Directo…

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Why floating cities provide new economic opportunities - Rutger de Graaf (384I trailer 3) 2:05

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Are you interested in floating cities? What do you think about the symbiosis between floating and coastal cities? How can we enhance affordability with floating cities? Trailer for episode 384 - interview with Rutger de Graaf, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Blue21 Group. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, floating cities, …

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383R_Potential floating urban development for coastal cities (research debate) 14:58

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Are you interested in floating cities and communities? Debate of the article titled Potential of floating urban development for coastal cities: Analysis of flood risk and population growth from 2019, by B. Dal Bo Zanon, B. Roeffen, K. M. Czapiewska & R. E. de Graaf-van Dinther, published in the WCFS2019 Proceedings of the World Conference on Floati…

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Symbiosis between coastal and floating cities - Rutger de Graaf (384I trailer 2) 2:21

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Are you interested in floating cities? What do you think about the symbiosis between floating and coastal cities? How can we enhance affordability with floating cities? Trailer for episode 384 - interview with Rutger de Graaf, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Blue21 Group. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, floating cities, …

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Floating cities changing traditional urban approach - Rutger de Graaf (384I trailer 1) 1:58

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Are you interested in floating cities? What do you think about the symbiosis between floating and coastal cities? How can we enhance affordability with floating cities? Trailer for episode 384 - interview with Rutger de Graaf, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Blue21 Group. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, floating cities, …

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158. In Defence of Science: Dr Kaja Skraskova on Sacred Herbalism 1:01:01

21d ago1:01:01

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Do you ever feel we do science a disservice on this segment? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Karolina "Kaja" Skraskova who makes a case for herbalists being better scientists, and takes us to task for blaming science for the state of the world. Kaja is a herbalist and pharmacist with a PhD in analytical chemistry. She specialises in the craft…

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382I_Carolyn Whitzman, Adjunct Professor and Housing Researcher at the University of Toronto School of Cities 43:11

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"At its best, cities offer the opportunity to be your best authentic self." Are you interested in thriving historical neighbourhoods to learn from? What do you think about looking into other people’s homes through the window? How can we learn and apply what works for communities? Interview with Carolyn Whitzman, Adjunct Professor and Housing Resear…

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How to learn from examples to improve places for communities - Carolyn Whitzman (382I trailer 3) 2:09

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Are you interested in thriving historical neighbourhoods to learn from? What do you think about looking into other people’s homes through the window? How can we learn and apply what works for communities? Trailer for episode 382 - interview with Carolyn Whitzman, Adjunct Professor and Housing Researcher at the University of Toronto School of Cities…

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381R_Directions for new urban neighbourhoods: Learning from St. Lawrence (research debate) 13:00

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Are you interested in creating mixed-housing communities? Debate of the article titled Directions for new urban neighbourhoods: Learning from St. Lawrence, by Joseph DeLeo and David L.A. Gordon, published Canadian Institute of Planners and Association of Canadian University Planning Programs Case Study Series. This is a great preparation to our nex…

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Learning from historical examples for better future for cities - Carolyn Whitzman (382I trailer 2) 2:18

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Are you interested in thriving historical neighbourhoods to learn from? What do you think about looking into other people’s homes through the window? How can we learn and apply what works for communities? Trailer for episode 382 - interview with Carolyn Whitzman, Adjunct Professor and Housing Researcher at the University of Toronto School of Cities…

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Why curiosity is crucial for the future of cities? - Carolyn Whitzman (382I trailer 1) 1:32

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Are you interested in thriving historical neighbourhoods to learn from? What do you think about looking into other people’s homes through the window? How can we learn and apply what works for communities? Trailer for episode 382 - interview with Carolyn Whitzman, Adjunct Professor and Housing Researcher at the University of Toronto School of Cities…

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157. Homesteading & Wild Fermentation with Ursa As: Permaculture Herbalism 1:45:12

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Ursa As is a passionate homesteader, regenerative gardener, and self-taught herbalist. She is based in South East Queensland and runs the Australian Regenerative Homestead, as well as an Instagram platform called homegrowing_family, which has over 95,000 followers. She shares her journey of growing and crafting her own herbal remedies, especially m…

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380I_Adam Miller, founder of MIDAO 57:34

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"The biggest opportunity [in cities] is to give back more control over more things to smaller groups of people." Are you interested in decentralised autonomous organisations? What do you think about technologies which enhance governance transparency? How can we involve more people in governance? Interview with Adam Miller, founder of MIDAO. We will…

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People choosing DAOs and cities based on their preferences - Adam Miller (380I trailer 3) 1:50

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Are you interested in decentralised autonomous organisations? What do you think about technologies which enhance governance transparency? How can we involve more people in governance? Trailer for episode 380 - interview with Adam Miller, founder of MIDAO. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, decentralised governance, transparency…

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379R_Decentralized Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) adoption for smart city governance (research debate) 14:46

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Are you interested in decentralised autonomous organisations, also known as DAOs? Debate of the book chapter titled Decentralized Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) adoption for smart city governance from 2025, by Aiman Erbad, published in the Blockchain and Applications, 6th International Congress book. This is a great preparation to our next intervi…

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People with more ownership and control over their lives with DAOs - Adam Miller (380I trailer 1) 2:07

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Are you interested in decentralised autonomous organisations? What do you think about technologies which enhance governance transparency? How can we involve more people in governance? Trailer for episode 380 - interview with Adam Miller, founder of MIDAO. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, decentralised governance, transparency…

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Transparency in DAOs with technology - Adam Miller (380I trailer 2) 2:08

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Are you interested in decentralised autonomous organisations? What do you think about technologies which enhance governance transparency? How can we involve more people in governance? Trailer for episode 380 - interview with Adam Miller, founder of MIDAO. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, decentralised governance, transparency…

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156. Changing the Wellness Paradigm: Miriam Latif on Herbal Education 55:15

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Miriam Latif, the passionate and rebellious visionary behind the Root Network and Understory, shares her stories and wisdom with us today. Miriam resides on Bunurung and Wurundjuri land in Melbourne and is a herbal practioner, mentor and mother. In this interview, Miriam firstly shares her journey of her herbal education journey, getting her herbal…

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378I_Remco Deelstra, Strategic Housing Advisor for the Municipality of Leeuwarden 53:29

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"I think the most interesting things happen in the places we don't expect them and the places where it is a bit uncomfortable." Are you interested in the economic importance of mid-sized cities? What do you think about the European Union of Cities? How can governments leave cities evolve while only creating the atmosphere allowing that evolution? I…

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Opportunity in changing urban management - Remco Deelstra (378I trailer 3) 1:44

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Are you interested in the economic importance of mid-sized cities? What do you think about the European Union of Cities? How can governments leave cities evolve while only creating the atmosphere allowing that evolution? Trailer for episode 378 - interview with Remco Deelstra, Strategic Housing Advisor for the Municipality of Leeuwarden. We will ta…

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377R_Developing intermediate cities 16:58

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Are you interested in the economic potential of mid-sized cities? Debate of the article titled Developing intermediate cities from 2021, by Andrés Rodríguez-Pose and Jamie Griffiths, published in the Regional Science Policy & Practice journal. This is a great preparation to our next interview with Remco Deelstra in episode 378 talking about the eco…

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Government's role for positive economic vibes - Remco Deelstra (378I trailer 2) 1:49

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Are you interested in the economic importance of mid-sized cities? What do you think about the European Union of Cities? How can governments leave cities evolve while only creating the atmosphere allowing that evolution? Trailer for episode 378 - interview with Remco Deelstra, Strategic Housing Advisor for the Municipality of Leeuwarden. We will ta…

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Courage to investigate how a city should/could function - Remco Deelstra (378I trailer 1) 1:58

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Are you interested in the economic importance of mid-sized cities? What do you think about the European Union of Cities? How can governments leave cities evolve while only creating the atmosphere allowing that evolution? Trailer for episode 378 - interview with Remco Deelstra, Strategic Housing Advisor for the Municipality of Leeuwarden. We will ta…

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376R_Jocelyn Chiew, strategic and urban designer 46:18

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"The city is a place to discover the world ... a global or a universal experience rooted in place." Are you interested in resilience of all lifeforms? What do you think about an urban vision which leads accountability and hope? How can we create better storytelling focused on problem solving for better futures? Interview with Jocelyn Chiew, strateg…

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155. A Self Care Prescription for the Silly Season: Jess Bosscha on Self Care for Herbs 10:09

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Does this time of year have you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Would you like to celebrate the end of the year feeling more grounded and less frazzled? Tune into this episode where Jess delivers a gentle Self Care for the Silly Season prescription- sharing some favourite herbal allies to support us at this time of year. From gentle herbal nervi…

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Leadership and the culture to encourage it - Jocelyn Chiew (376I trailer 3) 2:04

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Are you interested in resilience of all lifeforms? What do you think about an urban vision which leads accountability and hope? How can we create better storytelling focused on problem solving for better futures? Trailer for episode 376 - interview with Jocelyn Chiew, strategic and urban designer. We will talk about her vision for the future of cit…

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375R_Positive visions for guiding urban transformations toward sustainable futures (research debate) 15:59

2M ago15:59

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Are you interested in positive urban visioning? Debate of the article titled Positive visions for guiding urban transformations toward sustainable futures from 2016, by Timon McPhearson, David M Iwaniec, and Xuemei Bai, published in the Current Opinion on Environmental Sustainability journal. This is a great preparation to our next interview with J…