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Artwork for Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Politics, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative

Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Politics, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative

Mia Funk
Climate Change
Biodiversity
Sustainability
Education
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Crisis
Nature
Animal Rights
Capitalism
Environmental Education
Environmental Justice
Compassion
Renewable Energy
Technology
Regenerative Agriculture
Neanderthals
Mental Health
Happiness
Democracy
Creativity

The story of our environment may well be the most important story this century. We focus on issues facing people and the planet. Leading environmentalists, organizations, activists, and conservationists discuss meaningful ways to create a better and more sustainable future.

Participants include EARTHDAY.ORG, Greenpeace, UNESCO World Heritage Centre, PETA, European Environment Agency, Peter Singer... more

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Artwork for Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Politics, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative

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My guest today is Ada Limón. She served two historic terms as the 24th poet laureate in the United States. She has brought poetry to public parks across the US, and her words have traveled through deep space, engraved on NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecr... more

“It’s always very interesting that we have to make a case for art because we don’t have to make a case for fast food. Like, we don’t have to make a case for all of these sort of things in our lives that we do not need, and yet we have to make a case ... more

"I really do believe that the arts are critical to how we move forward together, and live performance in particular, I think, is a way of us practicing how to move across our ideological boundaries and find one another and imagine these new worlds to... more

“We are in the middle of a labyrinth which suggests to us many fake corridors. What's the superpower of literature? Literature is like an antidote against propaganda. Propaganda explains the world easily in a two-dimensional way. Literature gives you... more

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Recent Guests

Ada Limón
Poet Laureate, author of Startlement and The Carrying
Poet; former U.S. Poet Laureate
Episode: ADA LIMÓN on Interconnectedness, Startlement & The Power of Poetry
Shanta Thake
Chief Artistic Officer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Episode: Lincoln Center & The Living World: Exploring Performing Arts, Human Synchronicity & Bioacoustics w/ SHANTA THAKE
Georgi Gospodinov
Author of Time Shelter and The Physics of Sorrow
Bulgarian author
Episode: Ecological Empathy, Time & Memory with GEORGI GOSPODINOV & ANGELA RODEL
Angela Rodel
Linguist, musician, translator
Translator of Time Shelter
Episode: Ecological Empathy, Time & Memory with GEORGI GOSPODINOV & ANGELA RODEL
Dan Werb
epidemiologist and musician
Episode: Our Wild Familiars - DR. DAN WERB on Animals that Live Among Us & Urban Wildlife Conservation - Highlights
Amitav Ghosh
Author of Ghost-Eye, The Hungry Tide, The Shadow Lines
Author / Writer
Episode: Reincarnation, Food & Memory: AMITAV GHOSH on What Connects Us in an Age of Climate Crisis
Abrahm Lustgarten
Environmental journalist
ProPublica / environmental journalism collaborations
Episode: From Extraction to Regeneration: Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature
Jon Gertner
Journalist
New York Times Magazine
Episode: From Extraction to Regeneration: Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature
Liza Featherstone
Journalist
Contributor to various outlets
Episode: From Extraction to Regeneration: Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature

Host

Mia Funk
Host of The Creative Process and interview series; facilitator of conversations with guests across environment, science, and design

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 550 ratings
  • Compelling and Culturally Relevant

    Thoughtfully curated and full of interesting information, this podcast is incredibly insightful in its blend of science, storytelling, and activism. The Creative Process podcast on sustainability, politics, and more, expertly balances education and optimism, focusing on progress, innovative solutions, and the power of individual and collective action. The hosts are knowledgeable and passionate, and every episode is as thought-provoking as it is inspiring. So, whether you're an activist or a casu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S Pruitt
    United States2 years ago
  • Educational

    The episodes here not only explore the physical concerns with the world but also change the spiritual and mental. It’s so important to understand where mentalities come from the significance of the heart and mind in developing and contributing to state of the world we now live in. I really appreciate the broad area of topics and perspectives this podcast offers and the focus on humanity. I highly recommend listening to podcast by Srivastava, very moving and profoundly wise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaschaNNN
    United States2 years ago
  • Great listen

    For those who want to learn more about the environment, climate change, and protesting for environmental rights, the One Planet podcast provides more than enough to keep listeners engaged and informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Branbb27
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    This podcast covers such a broad spectrum of topics and events in today’s world. The guests are incredibly bright and a joy to listen to. Very educational, would definitely recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    peytondejardin
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful and Enjoyable

    This podcast really invites me as a listener to reevaluate our position as the “dominator” of this world. Always stay humble since there’s plenty of things we don’t know about yet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrootXXX
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, inspiring conversations that blend science, policy, and storytelling.
Audiences value diverse perspectives and innovative approaches to environmental challenges.
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Comments highlight high production quality and a strong host presence.
Guests are widely considered experts who bring depth and clarity to complex topics.

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Lincoln Center & The Living World: Exploring Performing Arts, Human Synchronicity & Bioacoustics w/ SHANTA THAKE
Q: What has the pandemic taught Lincoln Center about community needs and relationships with neighbors?
The conversation notes a shift toward direct community needs (food pantries, blood drives) and a more nuanced, ongoing dialogue about the center's history, responsibilities, and inclusive future.
Lincoln Center & The Living World: Exploring Performing Arts, Human Synchronicity & Bioacoustics w/ SHANTA THAKE
Q: What role does audience experience play in programming at Lincoln Center, especially in terms of engagement and belonging?
Thake highlights listening to communities, using public-facing acts like large-scale plaza programming and accessible events to invite participation and redefine who feels invited to the cultural landscape.
Lincoln Center & The Living World: Exploring Performing Arts, Human Synchronicity & Bioacoustics w/ SHANTA THAKE
Q: How does the organization balance honoring traditional arts with embracing new technology and interdisciplinary work?
She describes a collaborative ecosystem (e.g., Collider Fellowship) where artists from diverse disciplines explore AI, bioplastics, and VR to illuminate what makes us human, while maintaining a human-centric focus on connection and responsibility.
Lincoln Center & The Living World: Exploring Performing Arts, Human Synchronicity & Bioacoustics w/ SHANTA THAKE
Q: What makes Lincoln Center a civic infrastructure, and how is the space evolving to be more inclusive?
Shanta Thake emphasizes tearing down walls—both physical and cultural—by expanding access, co-creating with neighbors, and transforming spaces to welcome a broader public, including programs that bring the arts into community life and urban dialogue.
Ecological Empathy, Time & Memory with GEORGI GOSPODINOV & ANGELA RODEL
Q: Angela, how does translation navigate the silences and rhythms that aren't word-for-word translatable?
Angela emphasizes lived experience and affective structuring: translating involves matching emotional atmosphere and cultural realia, not just literal equivalence, to preserve the text's music and resonance across languages.

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The program features in-depth conversations with leading environmental scientists, writers, architects, journalists, and activists about climate change, biodiversity, sustainability, policy, and regenerative design. Episodes typically explore how science, culture, and policy intersect to drive practical climate action, with a strong emphasis on solutions, storytelling, and community involvement. Noteworthy aspects include a global roster of high-profile guests, cross-disciplinary topics, and a hands-on, builder-minded approach that translates complex ideas into actionable steps for individuals and organizations alike.

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1. Ada Limón
2. Shanta Thake
3. Georgi Gospodinov
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5. Dan Werb
6. Amitav Ghosh
7. Abrahm Lustgarten
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