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In-depth interviews with people leading the way and changing the world every day. NHK WORLD-JAPAN's podcast series featuring interviews previously aired on television.

Episode Date
Preserving Memories Through Fiction: Julie Otsuka / Novelist
Mar 27, 2025
Communicating the Power of Taiko: Miyuki Williams / Taiko Drummer, Mugenkyo
Mar 13, 2025
Modern Puppetry With a Magic Spirit: Basil Twist / Puppeteer
Feb 27, 2025
The Power of Persistence: Katalin Karikó / Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist
Feb 13, 2025
Saving "Cinderella Species" From Extinction: Gerardo Garcia / Wildlife Conservationist
Jan 30, 2025
Raising the Asian American Voice: Jo-Ann Yoo / Community Activist
Jan 16, 2025
Reimagining Japan's Action Heroes: John Aoshima / Animation Director
Dec 19, 2024
Reimagining Traditional Cuisine: Peter Cuong Franklin / Chef/Founder, Anan Saigon
Dec 05, 2024
Empowering Africa's Youth Leaders: Fred Swaniker / Founder, African Leadership Group
Nov 14, 2024
Building for Eternity: Thomas Rau / Architect and Founder of RAU Architects
Oct 31, 2024
Learning From Human Library: Ronni Abergel / Founder of Human Library
Oct 17, 2024
Building Bridges Towards Inclusion: Elton Ilirjani / CEO, The HeadHunter Group
Oct 03, 2024
Giving Trees a Second Life: Mira Nakashima / Furniture Designer
Sep 19, 2024
Fighting to Make Sumo More Accessible: Steve Pateman / President, British Sumo Federation
Sep 05, 2024
Revealing the True Horrors of the Atomic Bomb: Leslie Sussan / Anti-Nuclear Activist
Aug 01, 2024
Giving People Back Their Dignity on the Net: Anna-Lena von Hodenberg / Social Entrepreneur
Jul 18, 2024
Reflecting the Autistic Experience on Stage: Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt / Autistic Creative Consultant
Jul 04, 2024
War and the Power of Music: Paul Chihara / Composer
Jun 20, 2024
Slaughter-Free Meat for a Sustainable Future: Uma Valeti / CEO, Founder of UPSIDE Foods
Jun 06, 2024
Fighting Extreme Heat: Eleni Myrivili / Global Chief Heat Officer
May 23, 2024
Building a Transformative Museum for Asian Art: Nakamori Yasufumi / Director, Asia Society Museum
May 09, 2024
Fighting Stigma Through Music: Ronald Braunstein / Conductor and Founder of Me2
Apr 25, 2024
Trailblazing Diversity in Hollywood: Adele Lim / Director and Screenwriter
Apr 11, 2024
Art Beyond Cultural Barrier: Chaz Guest / Artist
Mar 28, 2024
Inclusivity Is Beautiful: Bernard Benzamin Nathan / Founder of Don Management
Mar 21, 2024
The Feeling of Fearing the Unknown: Daisuke "Dice" Tsutsumi / Animation Film Director
Mar 14, 2024
Clean Air for Everyone: Nalleli Cobo / Environmental Activist
Feb 29, 2024
Education, the Right To Be Humans: Pashtana Durrani / Founder, LEARN Afghan
Feb 15, 2024
30 Years of Wildlife Filming: Gordon Buchanan / Wildlife Cameraman
Feb 01, 2024
Hope in a Life Vest: Thami Schweichler / Co-Founder of Makers Unite
Jan 18, 2024
The Art and Science of Squids: Nakajima Ryuta / Visiting Researcher, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) / Artist
Jan 04, 2024
Unity and Healing Through Singing: Gareth Malone / Musician & Choirmaster
Dec 14, 2023
Promote the Joy of Reading: Horiuchi Yoshimi / Founder of Bookworm Foundation
Nov 30, 2023
Creating a Future With Bamboo: Arief Rabik / Senior Advisor, Environmental Bamboo Foundation
Nov 02, 2023
Science in Conflict Zones: Ella Al-Shamahi / Paleoanthropologist & Comedian
Oct 19, 2023
Reviving Spirits of Ailing Backs: Marcus John / Founder of Back to Healing
Oct 05, 2023
A Story Beyond Boundaries: Geetanjali Shree / Novelist
Sep 21, 2023
Education at Hand: Luis von Ahn / Co-Founder & CEO of Duolingo
Sep 07, 2023
Saving Migrating Birds From Extinction: Sacha Dench / Biologist, Conservation Without Borders
Aug 24, 2023
Joyful Moves to Counter Parkinson's: David Leventhal / Program Director, Dance for PD
Aug 03, 2023
Empowering Children Everywhere: Nadine Kaadan / Author and Illustrator
Jul 20, 2023
Returning the Benin Bronzes: Nick Merriman / Chief Executive of the Horniman Museum
Jul 06, 2023
Equity Through Budgeting: Shari Davis / Co-Executive Director, Participatory Budgeting Project
Jun 22, 2023
Women at the Extremes: Felicity Aston / Polar Explorer & Research Scientist
Jun 08, 2023
Bringing Diversity to the World of Ballet: Cassa Pancho / Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Black
May 25, 2023
The Power of Dyslexic Thinking: Kate Griggs / Founder, Made By Dyslexia
May 11, 2023
Fighting Hate With Comedy: Jiaoying Summers / Stand-up Comedian, Comedy Club Owner
Apr 27, 2023
Communication Through Music: Soma Yoyoka / Drummer
Apr 13, 2023
Breaking Barriers for Accessible Society: Shani Dhanda / Disability Activist
Mar 30, 2023
Remembering LGBTQ+ History: Lisa Power / LGBTQ+ Campaigner
Mar 16, 2023
The Pianist Ukraine Loves: Nakamura Tempei / Composer & Pianist
Mar 09, 2023
AI Translation for a Better World: Jaroslaw Kutylowski / Founder and CEO of DeepL
Mar 02, 2023
Medical Support for a World in Crisis: Zaher Sahloul / Physician and the President of MedGlobal
Feb 16, 2023
Signs of Change for Deaf Performers: Monique Holt / Actor, Director, Writer
Feb 09, 2023
Keeping Hope Alive for Myanmar: Shibuya Źarny / Fashion Designer, Full Moon Foundation Founder
Feb 02, 2023
The Key to Preventing School Shootings: Dewey Cornell / Forensic Clinical Psychologist
Jan 26, 2023
Sustainable Pads Empower Indian Women: Kristin Kagetsu / Co-Founder, Saathi
Jan 19, 2023
Finding a Cure for Allergies: Nadim and Tanya Ednan Laperouse / Founders, Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
Jan 12, 2023
Food Waste Into Nutrients!: Tinia Pina / Founder & CEO of AgTech Startup, Re-Nuble
Jan 05, 2023
Turning Pollution Into Ink: Anirudh Sharma / Co-founder, Graviky Labs
Dec 22, 2022
The Necessity of an Intimacy Coordinator: Jean Franzblau / Intimacy Coordinator
Dec 15, 2022
Sportswomen Shining With Equality: Kathryn Bertine / Former Pro Cyclist & Activist
Dec 08, 2022
The Joy of Social Change: Robin Takashi Lewis / Social Entrepreneur
Dec 01, 2022
Clear Leadership for Diversity: Bill Kramer / CEO of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Nov 24, 2022
Determined To Be Me: Naomi Shimada / Model and Author
Nov 17, 2022
Farming for the Future: James Rebanks / Farmer and Author
Nov 10, 2022
Making Baseball Fun the "Fans First Way": Jesse Cole / Owner, Savannah Bananas
Oct 27, 2022
Illustrating War for Children: Romana Romanyshyn / Picture Book Creator, Art Studio Agrafka
Oct 20, 2022
A Safer World for Children: Firzana Redzuan / Founder of Monsters Among Us
Oct 13, 2022
Giving Food Waste a Chance: Nicole Klaski / Founder of The Good Food
Oct 06, 2022
Drones Changing Logistics: Keller Rinaudo / CEO of Zipline
Sep 29, 2022
Speak Up! Generation Z!: Deja Foxx / Activist, Founder of GenZ Girl Gang
Sep 22, 2022
Breaking the Oil Stranglehold: Mark van Baal / Founder, Follow This
Sep 15, 2022
Changing the World Through the Power of Food: José Andrés / Chef/Founder, World Central Kitchen
Sep 01, 2022
Makeup That's Changing the Homeless: Shirley Raines / Founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz
Aug 25, 2022
A New Model for Capitalism: Jay Coen Gilbert / Cofounder, Global B Corporation Movement
Aug 04, 2022
The Power of Plants: James Wong / Botanist
Jul 21, 2022
Broadway Diversified by Asian Power: Baayork Lee / Co-founder of National Asian Artists Project
Jul 14, 2022
A Gen Z Response to Global Problems: Avi Schiffmann / Internet Activist
Jul 07, 2022
Eradicating Female Genital Mutilation: Waris Dirie / Founder of Desert Flower Foundation
Jun 30, 2022
Regreening Sinai Peninsula: Ties van der Hoeven / Co-Founder of The Weather Makers
Jun 16, 2022
An Inside View of Policing: Rosa Brooks / Police Reformer, Law Professor
Jun 09, 2022
Protecting Biodiversity Through "Edible Tea": Kenneth Rimdahl / Founder & CEO Monsoon Tea / MONTEACO
Jun 02, 2022
Math Can Help: Ingrid Daubechies / Mathematician
May 26, 2022
Advancing Inclusion Through Technology: Joshua Miele / Accessible Technology Designer
May 19, 2022
Personal Stories Drive Politics: Sarah McBride / Delaware State Senator
May 12, 2022
A Life Devoted to Bees: Ryad Alsous / Professor, Beekeeper
May 12, 2022
Reviving Rationality: Steven Pinker / Experimental Cognitive Psychologist
Apr 28, 2022
AI: Cracking the Code of Drug Discovery: Noor Shaker / Founder, Glamorous AI
Apr 21, 2022
Personalized Dolls for an Inclusive World: Amy Jandrisevits / Founder of A Doll Like Me
Apr 14, 2022
What Dinosaurs Can Teach Us: Steve Brusatte / Paleontologist & Evolutionary Biologist
Apr 07, 2022
Silent Voice of Panama Hotel: Jan Johnson / Owner of Panama Hotel
Mar 31, 2022
Glaciers Are Our Lifeline: Jemma Wadham / Professor of Glaciology, Universities of Tromsø and Bristol
Mar 31, 2022
Turning Uniqueness Into Influence: Brandon Farbstein / Global Empowerment Speaker & Gen Z Activist
Mar 31, 2022
A More Inclusive World: Adli Yahya / Founder of Autism Café Project
Mar 24, 2022
Acting With a Mission - A Better Future for All: Bella Galhos / Human Rights Activist
Mar 17, 2022
Between Two Worlds: Hosoda Mamoru / Anime Director
Mar 10, 2022
Giving and Receiving, Challenge for a Gift Economy: Rebecca Rockefeller / Co-Founder of the Buy Nothing Project
Mar 03, 2022
A Future Through Technology and Dialogue: Abeer Bandak / Tech2Peace Cofounder
Feb 17, 2022
A Sanctuary for Ex-Gang Members: Greg Boyle / Founder of Homeboy Industries
Feb 17, 2022
Fighting for LGBTQ Children To Thrive: Amber Briggle / Advocate for LBGTQ Children's Rights
Feb 10, 2022
Raising a Courageous Voice: Lori Matsukawa / Seattle Broadcast Journalist
Feb 03, 2022
Independence for the Co-Existence: Lilianne Fan / Co-Founder of Geutanyoe Foundation
Jan 27, 2022
A New Era With More Female Astronauts: Christina Koch / NASA Astronaut
Jan 20, 2022
Turning Others Away From Hate: Christian Picciolini / Former Extremist, Founder of Free Radicals Project
Jan 13, 2022
Gift of Indigenous Wisdom: Larry Littlebird / Native American Elder/Storyteller, Founder Hamaatsa
Jan 06, 2022
Meeting the Moment Through Art: Bill T. Jones / Choreographer, Artistic Director
Dec 23, 2021
Supporting Struggling Artists: Kajiya Yuriko / Ballet Dancer
Dec 23, 2021
Overcoming Cultural Barriers in Business: Jane Hyun / Global Leadership Strategist and Executive Coach
Dec 16, 2021
Braving Press Freedom: Maria Ressa / Journalist
Dec 09, 2021
Fighting COVID-19 With Medicine and Emotion: Anthony Back / Palliative Care Doctor
Dec 02, 2021
Expanding Support for Down Syndrome: Nancy Gianni / GiGi's Playhouse, Chief Belief Officer and GiGi's Mom
Nov 25, 2021
Women's Rights Trailblazer: Fawzia Koofi / Politician, Women's Rights Activist
Nov 18, 2021
Reimagining Education: Christopher Emdin / Associate Professor, Columbia University
Nov 18, 2021
3D Printers Evolve With an Open-Source Approach: Josef Prusa / Founder and CEO of Prusa Research
Nov 04, 2021
Changing Perceptions: Sasibai Kimis / Founder of Earth Heir
Oct 28, 2021
We Need Stories to Make the World a Better Place: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie / Writer
Oct 21, 2021
Find Your Own Color: Kodo Nishimura / Buddhist Monk, Makeup Artist
Oct 14, 2021
Lighting Up the Future With Small Inventions!: Ann Makosinski / Inventor and Speaker
Sep 16, 2021
Life Is Like Préludes: Alice Sara Ott / Pianist
Sep 16, 2021
Command Your Spaceship In Isolation: Chris Hadfield / Former Astronaut
Sep 16, 2021