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Solvable

by Pushkin Industries · English · Society & Culture

Solvable showcases the world’s most innovative thinkers and their proposed solutions to the world’s most daunting problems. The interviews, hosted by Ronald Young Jr., will launch a dialogue that both acknowledges the complexity of the issues while inspiring hope that the problems are, in fact, solv

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 22 min
Latest: 22 Aug 2023
Language: English

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22 Aug 2023 · 12 min

Introducing Weight For It from Ronald Young Jr.

Former Solvable host Ronald Young Jr has a new podcast! “Weight For It unpacks the nuanced thoughts of fat folks, and of all folks who think about their weight all the time. Through narrative storytelling and some memoir, host Ronald Young Jr. hopes to have the conversations that we tend to avoid when it comes to our bodies.” Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts: https://apple.co/45kiRLG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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S4 · E4 · 13 Apr 2022 · 25 min
Paul Rosolie, Protecting the Amazon Rainforest
Paul Rosolie is an Amazon Rainforest conservationist, author, and filmmaker. He is the co-founder of Tamandua Expeditions and Junglekeepers. Here are links to those organizations he mentions in this episode: Www.Junglekeepers.org Www.Tamanduajungle.com Www.PaulRosolie.com Save the Sunlight, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank, research by David Zha, booking by Lisa Dunn, editorial support for Keishel Williams. The Managing Producer is Sachar Mathias and the Executive Producer is Mia Lobel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…
S4 · E3 · 9 Mar 2022 · 24 min
Sterlin Harjo, Reservation Dogs
Sterlin Harjo strives to tell the stories of Native and Indigenous people by positioning beauty and triumphs alongside honest frailty and shortcomings. Harjo is an award-winning film maker and he’s the creator and show runner of the TV show Reservations Dogs. Here are some links to organizations and works he recommends in this episode: https://illuminatives.org/ Reservation Dogs Four Sheets to the Wind Barking Water Mekko This May Be the Last Time Love and Fury Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank, research by David Zha, booking by Lisa Dunn, editorial support for Keishel Williams. The…
S4 · E2 · 9 Feb 2022 · 24 min
Misogyny in Game Design is Solvable
Laila Shabir is the co-founder and CEO of Girls Make Games. Here are some links to learn more about her game design studio, summer camp and quest to welcome more girls and women into the world of game design. Girls Make Games https://www.girlsmakegames.com/ What They Don’t Sea (2019) - Explore the underwater seas to collect special algae for an alternative energy project Shredded Secrets (2022) - A game about bullying, that follows the bullied kid and the struggling bully as well. Nintendo Switch Find Me (2021) - A beautiful and surreal 2D puzzle platformer about a lost shadow seeking to be…
S4 · E1 · 12 Jan 2022 · 17 min
Reality TV is Solvable
Lizzy Pace and Chad Kultgen are the hosts of the podcast, Game of Roses and they have ideas about how to solve The Bachelor and reality TV more generally. Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank, research by David Zha, booking by Lisa Dunn, editing help from Keishel Williams. The managing producer is Sachar Mathias and the executive producer is Mia Lobel. Here are additional resources suggested by Lizzy and Chad, where you can learn more: How To Win The Bachelor by Lizzy Pace and Chad Kultgen https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to-Win-The-Bachelor/Chad-Kultgen/9781982172947 Bachelor…
S3 · E31 · 22 Dec 2021 · 35 min
Solutions for 2022
The staff of Solvable discuss the problems, big and small, that they'd like to see solved in 2022 and beyond. Special thanks to Maggie Taylor and Pushkin podcast hosts Sam Fragoso ( Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso ), Tim Harford ( Cautionary Tales ), Michael Lewis ( Against the Rules ), Laurie Santos ( The Happiness Lab ) and Justin Richmond ( Broken Record ). Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank, research by David Zha, booking by Lisa Dunn, Editing support from Keishel Williams. The managing producer is Sachar Mathias and executive producer is Mia Lobel. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
S3 · E30 · 15 Dec 2021 · 33 min
Mike Gauyo: Insecure
Mike Gauyo is a TV writer in LA. Credits include Insecure (HBO) and Ginny & Georgia (Netflix) among other projects. He’s the founder of The Black Boy Writes Black Girl Writes Mentorship Initiative which is paving pathways for emerging Black writers in Hollywood. Here are some resources Gauyo recommends in this episode: Black Boy Writes Black Girl Writes Insecure Fruit Podcast The Writer's Room Podcast The Screenwriters Rant Room Podcast On Writing Podcast from WGA The Screenwriter's Bible, A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script by David Trottier Learn more about…
S3 · E29 · 8 Dec 2021 · 19 min
Kidney Failure is Solvable
Dr. Carmen Peralta is the Chief Medical Officer at Cricket Health. She co-founded the Kidney Health Research Collaborative at University of California San Francisco and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She works to provide support to patients, doctors and all the steps in between to improve kidney health outcomes. Dr. Peralta recommends these sites to learn more: CDC Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/index.html UCSF Kidney Health Research Collaborative https://khrc.ucsf.edu/ Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank, David Zha, Lisa Dunn and…
S3 · E28 · 1 Dec 2021 · 22 min
adrienne maree brown: Cancel Culture is Solvable
adrienne maree brown is the author of We Will Not Cancel Us and Other Dreams of Transformative Justice, Holding Change: The Way of Emergent Strategy Facilitation and Mediation , Pleasure Activism and also several works of fiction. She is the co-host of the podcasts How to Survive the End of the World , Octavia’s Parables and Emergent Strategy . Below are links to topics, resources and mentors mentioned in this episode: Ashlee Marie Preston calls on Netflix https://www.them.us/story/activists-celebrities-protest-netflix-chappelle-special Grace Lee Boggs Activist and American Revolutionary…
S3 · E27 · 24 Nov 2021 · 30 min
Mary Aiken: Cybercrime is Solvable
Mary Aiken is a Cyberpsychologist and Chair of the Department of Cyberpsychology Capitol Technology University in Laurel Maryland. She is a member of the Interpol Global Cybercrime Expert Group. Want to learn more? Here are links to additional resources Dr. Aiken recommends: The Cyber Blue Line (Aiken & Amann ) https://www.europol.europa.eu/europol-spotlight/europol-spotlight-cyber-blue-line The Cyber Effect - how human behavior changes online (Aiken, 2016) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cyber-Effect-Pioneering-Cyberpsychologist-Explains/dp/0812997859 Manipulating Fast and Slow (Aiken, 2018 )…
S3 · E25 · 10 Nov 2021 · 20 min
Jade Begay: Indigenous People Were The First Climate Scientists
Jade Begay is the NDN collective’s Climate Justice Campaign Director. She is Diné and Tesuque Pueblo, has a Master of Arts degree in Environmental Leadership and is part of President Biden’s White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. Here are some resources that Jade Begay mentions in this episode: NDN Collective https://ndncollective.org/ Chasing Ice, Documentary https://chasingice.com/ Sal Y Cielo, Documentary https://www.taylorfreesolorees.com/project/sal-y-cielo The New Zealand river that became a legal person, BBC March 2020…
S3 · E24 · 3 Nov 2021 · 28 min
The Ozone Hole Was Solvable, And So Is Climate Change
Dr. Susan Solomon’s research in the 1980’s confirmed that the presence of chlorofluorocarbons was largely responsible for the hole in the ozone and that led consumers, chemical companies and manufacturers to a path for fixing it. For her work, Solomon was awarded the National Medal of Science, the prestigious Blue Planet Prize, shared a Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 with Al Gore and was inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame in 2009. Solomon Glacier in Antarctica was named for her. Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank, research by David Zha, booking by Lisa Dunn. Our managing producer is Sachar…
S3 · E23 · 27 Oct 2021 · 29 min
Malcolm Gladwell on Near Misses
Ronald Young Jr. talks with Malcolm Gladwell (author of David and Goliath and the co-founder of Pushkin Industries) about what we can learn about surviving our current challenges by studying human behavior during past eras of stress and national threat. Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank, research by David Zha, booking by Lisa Dunn. Our managing producer is Sachar Mathias is the managing producer and Mia Lobel is the executive producer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E22 · 20 Oct 2021 · 36 min
Native Erasure and Invisibility is Solvable
Dr. Adrienne Keene is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She’s an Assistant Professor of American Studies and Ethnic Studies at Brown University, co-hosts a podcast called “All My Relations” and she’s the author of the new book: Notable Native People. Here are links to some resources that Dr. Keene mentions in this episode: Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers from Past and Present by Adrienne Keene. Illustrations by Ciara Sana Sarah Winnemucca Devoted Her Life to Protecting Native Americans in the Face of an Expanding United States , Smithsonian Magazine,…
S3 · E21 · 13 Oct 2021 · 16 min
Government Policy is Solvable (with behavioral science)
Dr. Maya Shankar is the founder of the White House's Behavioral Science Team. She served as a senior advisor during the Obama administration and in 2016, Shankar was the first behavioral science advisor to the United Nations. She is the host of the podcast, A Slight Change of Plans . Here are some resources that Dr. Shankar mentions in this episode: Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness , by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein “A Slight Change of Plans” with Adam Grant “A Slight Change of Plans” with Dr. Katy Milkman Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank, research…
S3 · E20 · 6 Oct 2021 · 21 min
Psychedelics May Help Solve Addiction
Matthew Johnson is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University where research is underway to explore the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs to break through the crushing impact of addiction and other mental health disorders. Here are some of the resources Johnson mentions in this episode: Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/ National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials https://clinicaltrials.gov/ Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) https://maps.org/…
S3 · E19 · 29 Sep 2021 · 18 min
Climate Change Despondency is Solvable
Host Ronald Young Jr. sits down with Malcolm Gladwell to talk about climate change: the power of individual choices, cultural shifts and what to expect from the business sector too. Meaningful climate action requires thoughtful engagement from across all sectors, regions, nations -- from all of us. Check out these recent Solvable episodes for additional solutions and for ways that you can get involved. Destructive Agriculture is Solvable with Rachel Stroer Wildfire Ignition is Solvable with Eric Appel The Lack of Basic Sanitation in the United States is Solvable with Catherine Coleman…
S3 · E18 · 22 Sep 2021 · 21 min
Consumerism and Celebrity Culture in Faith Organizations are Solvable Problems
Ben Kirby is the founder of PreachersNSneakers, an Instagram account and book, that both ask, “how much is too much” to spend when it comes to presenting a compelling image of the church and it’s leaders? Kirby's got some answers and some solutions. Solvable is produced by David Zha, Jocelyn Frank, Sachar Mathias and Mia Lobel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E16 · 8 Sep 2021 · 22 min
The Lack of Creatives of Color in Positions of Power in Hollywood is Solvable
Mike Gauyo is a TV writer in LA including work on Insecure (HBO) and Ginny & Georgia (Netflix). He’s the founder of The Black Boy Writes Black Girl Writes Mentorship Initiative that is paving pathways for emerging Black writers in Hollywood. Here are some resources Gauyo recommends in this episode: Black Boy Writes Black Girl Writes Insecure Fruit Podcast The Writer's Room Podcast The Screenwriters Rant Room Podcast On Writing Podcast from WGA The Screenwriter's Bible, A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script by David Trottier Learn more about your ad-choices at…
S3 · E15 · 1 Sep 2021 · 18 min
Making Museums Relevant and Reflective is Solvable
Stephanie Cunningham is the director of Museum Hue which supports people of color within the museum field and works to situate and promote culturally informed museum exhibitions and experiences across the nation. Here are some of the resources she mentions in this episode: Museum Hue Mounting Frustration: Art Museums in the Age of Black Power by Susan E. Cahan EyeMinded: Living and Writing Contemporary Art by Kellie Jones Museums are Not Neutral Museum Detox MuseumNext How to Be an Antiracist Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank, David Zha and Sachar Mathias. Booking by Lisa Dunn. Learn…
S3 · E14 · 25 Aug 2021 · 22 min
The Scantiness of Mental Health Resources For Black People is Solvable
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a licensed psychologist, author, podcast host and the founder of Therapy For Black Girls – an online resource, and podcast, that supports the mental well-being of Black women and girls. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Here are some of the resources that Dr. Harden Bradford mentions in this episode: Therapy For Black Girls The Loveland Foundation : financial assistance to Black women & girls seeking therapy https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ Nobody…
S3 · E13 · 18 Aug 2021 · 18 min
The Demands of Fighting Racism are Solvable
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University and the founding director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a CBS News correspondent. He is the author Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America , which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, and he’s written four #1 New York Times bestsellers including How to Be an Antiracist. Here are some resources for learning more about, and doing, antiracism work: Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi Books: Michelle…
S3 · E12 · 28 Jul 2021 · 22 min
Disordered Eating and Disconnection From Your Body are Solvable Problems
Bri Campos is a licensed mental health counselor and body image coach. She works with clients to improve their relationships with food and with their bodies and to approach health in a holistic way. Here are links to resources recommended in this episode: Body Image with Bri Food Addiction is Solvable with Michael Moss Hating Your Body is Solvable with Gabi Fresh Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth about Your Weight By Lindo Bacon The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty are Used Against Women By Naomi Wolf Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia By Sabrina Strings,…
S3 · E11 · 21 Jul 2021 · 19 min
Hating Your Body Is Solvable
Gabi Fresh is a body positive digital content creator. She was formerly an MTV Twitter Jockey and InStyle's first plus-size editor. Gabi Fresh on Instagram Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank, research by David Zha, booking by Lisa Dunn. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E10 · 14 Jul 2021 · 27 min
Food Addiction is Solvable
Michael Moss is a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and author of the books Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us and Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions . He explains that food addiction is not our fault but we can break out of it. Here are some links to additional reading Moss recommends: The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease by Daniel Lieberman Neurogastronomy: How the Brain Creates Flavor and Why It Matters by Gordon Shepherd Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener…
S3 · E9 · 7 Jul 2021 · 16 min
Mapping Catholic Lands Can Help Solve Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change
Molly Burhans is the founder and executive director of GoodLands an organization that works to map the land holdings of the Catholic Church to encourage socially and ecologically sound decisions to help the future health of the earth and its people. GoodLands Biodiversity Observation Tracking on Lands Owned by the Catholic Church (and other Catholic Organizations) using iNaturalist , Saint Kateri Conservation Center About the Great Backyard Bird Count , Audubon Society Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank, David Zha, and Sachar Mathias. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
1 Jul 2021 · 4 min
Malcolm Gladwell is All Riled Up
We’re excited to share with you the new season of Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast that re-examines something from the past and asks whether we got it right the first time. We’ve got to warn you, the new season is completely unbound. Malcolm Gladwell is finally out of the house, and taking you into the streets, and even under the sea. All in the name of continuing his journey through the overlooked and misunderstood. He plays chicken with cars. An Oscar winner helps him remake fairy tale history. He dives into your dirty laundry. I haven’t quite decided who he riles up most.…
S3 · E8 · 30 Jun 2021 · 22 min
Making Transportation Systems Eco-friendly is a Solvable Problem
Laura Schewel is the CEO of StreetLight Data which provides data to help mold and monitor transportation systems to be more environmentally friendly. Check out the links below to some of the resources that Schewel mentions in this episode. Uncommon Carriers by John McPhee The Power Broker by Robert Caro Dream Cities by Wade Graham Track your own transportation data: The Miles App Driversnote Mileage Tracker Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E7 · 23 Jun 2021 · 18 min
Reopening New York Safely and Securely is Solvable
Jason DiGianni is the project lead for the Excelsior Pass. He thinks the free digital tool (which confirms negative COVID-19 tests and positive vaccine statuses) can help New York reopen safely and swiftly. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S3 · E6 · 16 Jun 2021 · 28 min
Under-Representation in Robotics and AI is Solvable
Dr. Ayanna Howard is the dean of the College of Engineering of the Ohio State University as well as the founder and president of the board of directors of Zyrobotics, a company that develops mobile therapy and educational products for children with special needs. She believes that robots and artificial intelligence can make us better humans. Here is a list of some of the resources that Dr. Howard mentions during this conversation: Zyrobotics Tommy the Robot New York Returns Police ‘Robodog’ After Public Outcry , Wired April, 2021 Wired Magazine Solvable is produced by Jocelyn Frank. Research…

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Publisher: Pushkin Industries
Language: English
Category: Society & Culture
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 22 min
Latest episode: 22 Aug 2023
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