
Arts & Culture
From artistic collaborations to creative problem solving, the arts have the power to lift us up and transform our future. These stories celebrate art, creativity, and culture in all its forms.

The Next Generation Isn’t Lost—It’s Leading! with Jane Thompson (Episode #223)
The Next Generation Isn’t Lost—It’s Leading! with Jane Thompson (Episode #223) What if the next generation is already changing the world, and we just haven’t been paying attention? If you need proof that the future is in good hands, this…

The Savannah Bananas Bring Fun and Excitement to America’s Favorite Pastime
Have you heard of the Savannah Bananas? This Georgia based team has hit a real home run with their mission: to make baseball fans first, and most of all, fun! Roasting s’mores during a game, going up to bat on stilts, and a dancing umpire are just the tip of the iceberg of antics that go on at these games. And they make this, as the Bananas like to call it, the greatest show in sports!

’60s Psychedelic Posters: Why This Visual Language Speaks to Us
Can works of art perfectly capture the look and feel of a generation? Let’s time-warp to San Francisco in the psychedelic 60s, when trippy band posters communicated far more than who was playing a show!

Beyond Buzzwords: Diversity Is a Business Superpower with Emiliano Void (Episode #218)
Beyond Buzzwords: Diversity Is a Business Superpower with Emiliano Void (Episode #218) Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords—they’re powerful tools for making every workplace more human, innovative, and successful. Social entrepreneur Emiliano Void unpacks how identity, curiosity, and belonging…

Helping Musicians Make a Living AND a Difference with Liz Stookey Sunde (Episode #217)
Helping Musicians Make a Living AND a Difference with Liz Stookey Sunde (Episode #217) What if the most powerful changemakers in your community were musicians? Liz Stookey Sunde—co-founder of the nonprofit Music to Life—helps artists across 39 genres turn their…

From Subway Walls to School Halls: Murals That Draw Connection with Marco Santini (Episode #216)
From the United Nations to school hallways, impact artist Marco Santini is helping people see themselves—and each other—in a brighter light. His murals and “One Love” logo bring unity, creativity, and joy to communities around the world, and today he’s here for a conversation about purpose, healing, affirmation, and the power of visual storytelling.

What the Worm?! How Vietnam’s 4000-year-old Silk Industry Is Making a Comeback
What the worm?! Where does silk come from and why is it so expensive? We’re taking a glimpse along the historic tapestry of Vietnam’s silk industry, and leaving you with a greater appreciation for the luxurious fiber, the farmers and weavers who make it, and why working together is key.

Beyond the Canvas: Using Art to Tackle Big Conversations with Sabrina Phillips
What if art could change the way you see yourself—and the world? Sabrina Phillips is an artist and educator who helps people—from students to corporate leaders—learn to slow down, look deeper, and have conversations that matter by turning museums into spaces for real connection. This episode is about more than art—it’s about understanding, healing, and the power of human connection.

The Green Book: Why a 1950’s Travel Guide is Important Today!
In a time before the internet and GPS, Victor Green connected people all across the United States! He created a revolutionary travel guide that made the tradition of family road trips explode across the country! Here's how the Green Book changed history—and why you've probably never heard of it.

Generations of Love Sewn into the Quilts of Gee’s Bend
In a tiny community tucked in a bend in the Alabama River, quilters are carrying on a tradition over a century old. In the past few decades, their quilts have moved from bedroom cupboards to the walls of museums across America! Here's their beautiful story.

Explore the “Uncanny Valley” Through the World of Special Effects!
Did you know there is a fascinating reason why some special effects leave people cold (even queazy) and others transform our reality? This is the result of an effect called "the uncanny valley". Here is the fun and wonder in all that!

Unlocking Potential: The Real Tools Students Need to Thrive with AJ Crabill (Episode #203)
AJ Crabill, a top expert in education leadership, joins us with a fresh, transformative approach to unlocking every child’s potential. He shares why our current system misses the mark—and how it could create a radically better future for us all.
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