Episodes

  • 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
  • How Societal Collapse Can Save Humans From Mass Extinction

    How Societal Collapse Can Save Humans From Mass Extinction
    Nov 18 2024
    What if societal collapse isn’t the end, but a new beginning? In this episode, we dive into How Societal Collapse Can Save Humans From Mass Extinction. We explore the provocative idea that breakdowns in society might be the wake-up call humanity needs to address the crises threatening our survival. From climate change to economic instability, we unpack how historical collapses paved the way for transformation—and why confronting injustice and embracing change could help us rebuild a sustainable, resilient future. This is about finding hope, even as we face a world on the brink.

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    25 mins
  • 20 Reasons Why Trump Should Not be President

    20 Reasons Why Trump Should Not be President
    Oct 30 2024
    In this hard-hitting episode, we provide a point-by-point breakdown of 20 reasons why Trump is not the right choice for America. From psychological fitness, criminal records, and corruption, to his environmental policies and views on science, we dive into the key points shaping this election. Plus, a look at Vice President Harris’ contrasting vision on economic plans, reproductive rights, immigration, and leadership. Join us as we explore the stark choice facing America in 2024. #Podcast #Election2024

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    37 mins
  • Polycrisis and the Rise of Authoritarianism

    Polycrisis and the Rise of Authoritarianism
    Oct 16 2024
    This podcast explores the concept of the global polycrisis. This concept illuminates how interconnected economic, social, environmental, technological, and political factors are reshaping societies and putting our future at risk. The combination of globalization and the information revolution has triggered an identity crisis that is fueling cultural conflicts and contributing to the rise of authoritarianism. Tune in to discover how these dynamics are challenging urban elites and sparking anti-immigration sentiments that are driving some of the world's most pressing crises.

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    20 mins
  • Special Edition: Introducing Change Oracle’s Polycrisis Project (Part 1)

    Special Edition: Introducing Change Oracle’s Polycrisis Project (Part 1)
    Sep 9 2024
    In this special edition podcast, Richard Matthews introduces Change Oracle’s Polycrisis Project in a discussion with Tom Schuneman, the owner of the Planet Watch Group. They drill down on the polycrisis concept using the rise of authoritarianism as an illustration of the interconnections between technological, environmental, economic and social factors. They also explore the preoccupation with growth as both a cause of the polycrisis and a salient reason why we have failed to address the pressing constellation of problems we face.

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    51 mins