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Dignity
Sponge Cities
Sustainability
Repair Cafes
De-Growth Movement
Generation Z
Digital Literacy
Play
Economic Growth
U.S. Constitution
Voting Rights
Equal Rights Amendment
Repair Revolution
Consumerism
Digital Inclusion
Conscious Consumption
Universal Declaration Of Human Rights
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Gen Z

The Upsiders is a podcast that serves as a time capsule into the brighter side of today’s world. The Upsiders’ podcast aims to highlight positive stories, trends, and cultural moments that often go overlooked. The show’s tagline, ”The Time Traveler’s Guide to the Present,” emphasizes its focus on exploring the present day through a unique and optimistic lens.

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What if the most expensive thing about public transit is actually the fare?

On this week’s episode of The Upsiders, Your Friendly Neighborhood Los and Bus-Rider Bertram are getting personal. Our hosts aren't just "car-free by choice", they are unapo... more

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“Hey, roommate! If you’re reading this, we need to go to Aldi and pick up some more milk. Also, are you going to eat that leftover Panda Express in the fridge?”

Welcome to a very domestic, and very insightful, episode of The Upsiders!

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Imagine a city where the roads, the plumbing, and the electric grid were all built for free by volunteers—and they work better than anything a corporation could sell you.

In this episode of The Upsiders, we go "under the hood" of the digital world t... more

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Welcome back to The Community Curiosity Collective! In a time of massive political and economic inequality, the ultimate question is: Can we use the Constitution—the foundational document of our democracy—to truly make our country a better place for ... more

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Welcome back to The Upsiders! You've heard the complaints: Gen Z is lazy, disloyal, and hops jobs every year. But what if those behaviors are actually smart, pragmatic responses to a difficult labor market—and are helping companies become more dynami... more

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Welcome back to The Upsiders! When the rain falls, our cities—mostly covered in concrete and asphalt—have one goal: to get the water away as fast as possible. But what if the very thing we see as a problem, the rainwater, is actually a valuable resou... more

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Welcome back to The Community Curiosity Collective! In an age of runaway energy bills and unreliable grids, we ask a crucial question: What if the power source wasn't hundreds of miles away, but right in your neighborhood?

This week, we dive into th... more

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Welcome back to The Community Curiosity Collective! In a world that constantly measures our worth by our titles, salaries, or achievements, what happens to the inherent value of a person?

This week, we dive into the timeless concept of Human Dignity... more

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Los
Co-host of The Upsiders; regular contributor across episodes
Bertram
Co-host of The Upsiders; frequent collaborator in discussions

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Adult Recess | The Power of Play to Save Your Health
Q: When should adults have recess?
Adults should schedule their play and make it a priority in their lives.
Quiet Quitting, Loud Success | Debunking the Gen Z Workplace Myths
Q: They don't want to work in person. They want to stay home.
They want to work in person; collaboration is important for them.
Quiet Quitting, Loud Success | Debunking the Gen Z Workplace Myths
Q: They're entitled and don't want to pay their dues.
False. They operate in a different way and have different goals.
Quiet Quitting, Loud Success | Debunking the Gen Z Workplace Myths
Q: They're too sensitive for the workplace.
False. Same answer as before.
Quiet Quitting, Loud Success | Debunking the Gen Z Workplace Myths
Q: Gen Z expects to be promoted after six months.
False. They want to put in more time, but they do it differently.

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The show centers on optimistic, present-day storytelling with a focus on community, sustainability, tech for good, and practical solutions to everyday challenges. Across recent episodes, topics span co-living and shared urban spaces, open-source innovation, civic and political participation, workplace culture for younger generations, climate resilience through sponge cities and community energy, dignity and human rights, the de-growth mindset, and the social value of play, repair, digital inclusion, and education. The conversations tend to mix personal anecdotes with broader trends, emphasizing actionable ideas, collaborative problem solving, and a hopeful view of how communities can shape a better near-term future. A standout throughline i... more

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