Episodes

Supporting free speech is easy if the speech is something you agree with. But it’s often hard to not be hypocritical about it if the speech in question is something you disagree with. Renowned free speech advocate Tony Brasunas believes that to truly advocate free speech, we need to support it in principle. And that means giving space to ideas that we may not agree with, even those that we perceive can be harmful to society in some way, because the alternative is more insidious. Tony solidified ...

As forests all over the world are continuously drained of their precious resources, a huge amount of money is certainly required to rebuild them. But every once in a while, noble reforestation efforts arise that does not call for a huge amount of cash. This is exactly what Hank Dearden does through his organization, ForestPlanet. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how they spearhead reforestation projects around the world at a surprisingly low cost: only 15 cents per tree. Hank explains how thei...

As forests all over the world are continuously drained of their precious resources, a huge amount of money is certainly required to rebuild them. But every once in a while, noble reforestation efforts arise that does not call for a huge amount of cash. This is exactly what Hank Dearden does through his organization, ForestPlanet. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how they spearhead reforestation projects around the world at a surprisingly low cost: only 15 cents per tree. Hank explains how thei...

We are making long strides with sustainability, all thanks to the collective efforts, both big and small, of individuals, organizations, and companies. In this episode, we have someone responsible for saving 65 million acres of trees! The Executive Director of Stand.earth Todd Paglia joins Corinna Bellizzi to share with us the amazing things they have done, especially when it comes to transforming the paper policies of multi-billion-dollar Fortune 500 companies. He also deepens the conversation ...

We are making long strides with sustainability, all thanks to the collective efforts, both big and small, of individuals, organizations, and companies. In this episode, we have someone responsible for saving 65 million acres of trees! The Executive Director of Stand.earth Todd Paglia joins Corinna Bellizzi to share with us the amazing things they have done, especially when it comes to transforming the paper policies of multi-billion-dollar Fortune 500 companies. He also deepens the conversation ...

Most businesses pledge to do their part in offsetting carbon emissions to save the world from the already worsening climate change. While this is an admirable effort, the merchandising items they produce are often left out of this discussion. Each product is also composed of tons of carbon molecules that are not accounted for. Seth Cysewski, Co-Founder and CEO of Coolperx, shares with Corinna Bellizzi how they address this issue through their climate cost index. He explains how they monitor embo...

Most businesses pledge to do their part in offsetting carbon emissions to save the world from the already worsening climate change. While this is an admirable effort, the merchandising items they produce are often left out of this discussion. Each product is also composed of tons of carbon molecules that are not accounted for. Seth Cysewski, Co-Founder and CEO of Coolperx, shares with Corinna Bellizzi how they address this issue through their climate cost index. He explains how they monitor embo...

The internet of things (IoT) is the growing network of connected objects or devices around you. They can collect and exchange data in real time! If you're a little wary about that, don't worry because technology isn't going to conquer humanity anytime soon. But technology is stronger and faster than it has ever been. What does the internet of things mean for things like water management or farming? There are a lot of things you can use this technology for that will help humanity. Join Corinna Be...

The internet of things (IoT) is the growing network of connected objects or devices around you. They can collect and exchange data in real time! If you're a little wary about that, don't worry because technology isn't going to conquer humanity anytime soon. But technology is stronger and faster than it has ever been. What does the internet of things mean for things like water management or farming? There are a lot of things you can use this technology for that will help humanity. Join Corinna Be...

Global warming is a problem that needs to be addressed both from the systemic change and the individual lifestyle transformation perspectives. The climate crisis cannot be expected to solve itself, and politicians can never be trusted to make the first step. This is why climate activists need to push stakeholders, including themselves, into action. And all of that starts with recognizing the problem and committing to a drastic lifestyle change. That’s how Matt Schlegel strongly feels about the c...

Global warming is a problem that needs to be addressed both from the systemic change and the individual lifestyle transformation perspectives. The climate crisis cannot be expected to solve itself, and politicians can never be trusted to make the first step. This is why climate activists need to push stakeholders, including themselves, into action. And all of that starts with recognizing the problem and committing to a drastic lifestyle change. That’s how Matt Schlegel strongly feels about the c...

Fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal are the reason for floods, fires, storms, and heat waves. The government knows that this needs to be dealt with, and yet oil and gas companies are making record profits right now. People need to stand together and make their message heard. They need to start taking action by joining climate change groups. You don’t need to buy a Tesla to be a part of the movement. There is still hope if everyone acts together. Join Corinna Bellizzi as she talks to environment...

Fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal are the reason for floods, fires, storms, and heat waves. The government knows that this needs to be dealt with, and yet oil and gas companies are making record profits right now. People need to stand together and make their message heard. They need to start taking action by joining climate change groups. You don’t need to buy a Tesla to be a part of the movement. There is still hope if everyone acts together. Join Corinna Bellizzi as she talks to environment...

Green consumerism is no longer enough to save the planet. What we really need to be is green citizens. Justin Gillis is here to share what it takes to become a green citizen. Justin is an award-winning journalist with four decades of experience explaining complex issues and making that digestible in simple language for major daily newspapers such as The New York Times. In this episode, he chats with Corinna Bellizzi about his new book with Hal Harvey, The Big Fix. The book outlines an ambitious ...

Green consumerism is no longer enough to save the planet. What we really need to be is green citizens. Justin Gillis is here to share what it takes to become a green citizen. Justin is an award-winning journalist with four decades of experience explaining complex issues and making that digestible in simple language for major daily newspapers such as The New York Times. In this episode, he chats with Corinna Bellizzi about his new book with Hal Harvey, The Big Fix. The book outlines an ambitious ...

Join Corinna Bellizzi for a quick commentary on Russia's retreating forces and a snip from her interview with Daniel Tonkopi, Delfast Ebikes founder who got his company's start in Kiev. News articles mentioned in this livestream: https://www.wsj.com/articles/russias-war-plan-is-rocked-by-ukraines-rapid-gains-11663073064?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo https://wtop.com/russia-ukraine-war-news/2022/09/ukraine-piles-pressure-on-retreating-russian-troops/ Podcast interview with Daniel Tonkopi: https://ca...

Join Corinna Bellizzi for a quick commentary on Russia's retreating forces and a snip from her interview with Daniel Tonkopi, Delfast Ebikes founder who got his company's start in Kiev. News articles mentioned in this livestream: https://www.wsj.com/articles/russias-war-plan-is-rocked-by-ukraines-rapid-gains-11663073064?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo https://wtop.com/russia-ukraine-war-news/2022/09/ukraine-piles-pressure-on-retreating-russian-troops/ Podcast interview with Daniel Tonkopi: https://ca...

Protecting the environment requires more extensive systemic changes if we want to see a tangible impact on the current climate crisis. Joining us today to explain how we can achieve that is Maya K. van Rossum, author of The Green Amendment: The People's Fight For a Clean, Safe & Healthy Environment. Maya is also the Founder of Green Amendments For the Generations, a grassroots non-profit inspiring constitutional recognition and protection of environmental rights in every state and ultimately at ...

Protecting the environment requires more extensive systemic changes if we want to see a tangible impact on the current climate crisis. Joining us today to explain how we can achieve that is Maya K. van Rossum, author of The Green Amendment: The People's Fight For a Clean, Safe & Healthy Environment. Maya is also the Founder of Green Amendments For the Generations, a grassroots non-profit inspiring constitutional recognition and protection of environmental rights in every state and ultimately at ...

A B Corp Movement is happening within industries and could lead the way to create better businesses. Joining Corinna Bellizzi to explain what this means is Chris Marquis. Chris is the Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School and the author of the award-winning book Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism. In this episode, he explains the concepts surrounding the B Corp movement. Chris compares it to benefit corporations an...

A B Corp Movement is happening within industries and could lead the way to create better businesses. Joining Corinna Bellizzi to explain what this means is Chris Marquis. Chris is the Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School and the author of the award-winning book Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism. In this episode, he explains the concepts surrounding the B Corp movement. Chris compares it to benefit corporations an...

Better choices lead to better outcomes, but we can’t make the right choice if we’re not equipped with information. Today’s guest is Steve Lankford, Host of Health Quest Podcast. He and his wife began Family Nutrition Center in 1976 as a small independent health food store. They recently sold their store to a young couple who dream of carrying their legacy. Now, Steve is hosting a podcast to interview experts to help consumers understand how nutrition supports health and how to make wise choices ...

Better choices lead to better outcomes, but we can’t make the right choice if we’re not equipped with information. Today’s guest is Steve Lankford, Host of Health Quest Podcast. He and his wife began Family Nutrition Center in 1976 as a small independent health food store. They recently sold their store to a young couple who dream of carrying their legacy. Now, Steve is hosting a podcast to interview experts to help consumers understand how nutrition supports health and how to make wise choices ...

How can innovation create opportunities for positive social impact and environmental footprint? Joining us for our 100th episode is Daniel Tonkopi, CEO of Delfast, who aims to transform the future of transportation and combat climate change with Delfast’s innovative e-bikes. They are recognized as a disruptive global e-bike leader in the space. With roots in Ukraine, Daniel is also putting forth efforts to help protect and fight for his country. Learn all about how they’re showing support and th...