Planet Classroom

Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon joins Pranav Kumar Gahadwal to explain how climate change intensifies Texas drought, flooding, and extreme heat. Discover the "7% moisture rule" and strategies for resilient cities. This episode translates climate science into practical preparation for extreme weather. Host: Pranav Kumar Gahadwal | Guest: John Nielsen-Gammon Team: Kaylee Cordray, Sam Burns, Emily Brooks.

C. M. (Cathy) Rubin interviews XPRIZE CEO Anousheh Ansari on responsible AI leadership, startup accountability, and impact-driven innovation. From wildfire detection to carbon removal, Ansari makes clear: “AI is just the means.” For founders and investors, this episode reframes success — long-term impact over short-term hype. Produced and Edited by Kaylee Cordray. Art Direction by Emily Brooks.

In this episode of Net Zero Speaks, host Monaaleekh B.K. Gowda sits down with Dr. Josheena Naggea to talk about blue justice, ocean governance, and empowering coastal communities in Mauritius. Produced and edited by Sahana Garrett with art direction by Emily Brooks, this episode explores biodiversity conservation, women’s equity, and community-led strategies accelerating climate resilience and net-zero progress.

Caribbean climate scientist Professor Michael A. Taylor explains how climate change is already affecting daily life—hotter nights, flash flooding, and coastal loss—and what communities can do now. In this Net Zero Speaks episode, hosted by Pranav Kumar Gahadwal, Taylor shares water security, heat-safety, and storm-resilience strategies. Produced and edited by Gabriela Zavala.

In Net Zero Speaks, Columbia climate economist Gernot Wagner joins Ana Hanhausen to explain the economics behind the clean energy transition. He shows why electrification is accelerating, how policy sequencing and grid reform drive results, and what credible net zero investment looks like. He also addresses guardrails for solar geoengineering research.

C. M. Rubin speaks with Ambassador Shea Gopaul (IOE/UN) on how AI can power decent work and inclusive growth. From apprenticeships to green and blue skills, she shares a pragmatic roadmap for responsible innovation—balancing opportunity, fairness, and safety across global labor markets.

Climate scientist Danny Harvey (U of T; IPCC) and POP host Sahil Soni share a practical brief: three city policies to pass now, a sub-$2,000 home upgrade, how to read climate models correctly, diet shifts that work, and one hard-to-decarbonize sector with a real solution. Edited by Sergio Castaneda.

Host C. M. Rubin interviews ophthalmologist Pearse Keane about the Moorfields Mission: building AI to cut avoidable sight loss. They explain how AI helps clinicians interpret eye scans faster, triage urgent cases, and reach patients earlier while safeguarding consent, bias mitigation, and transparency. Clear, hopeful, practical—an accessible guide to trustworthy health tech for educators today.

C. M. Rubin interviews Max Einhorn, CEO of Gennie, on AI for a Better World. 'Killer Kings' is billed as the first documentary series with AI‑generated reenactments, reshaping historical storytelling. From cost savings to ethical guardrails, this episode explores how AI is transforming nonfiction filmmaking while prompting fresh questions about truth, creativity, and transparency.

Host C.M. Rubin interviews Yale creativity scientist Dr Zorana Ivcevic Pringle on why human imagination remains the ultimate competitive edge in an AI era. Produced by Sergio Castaneda, the episode spotlights risk, resilience, “problem finding,” and six tips to spark breakthrough ideas. Learn how The Creativity Choice reframes creativity as a daily decision.

In this youth-driven Net Zero Speaks episode, Columbia Climate School Dean Dr. Alexis Abramson shares her bold vision for climate education and climate action. From AI-powered building efficiency to global clean energy access and inclusive STEM education, her insights will inspire the next generation of innovators to build a sustainable, equitable future. Net Zero Speaks with Alexis Abramson is produced by Sergio Castaneda.

In this AI for a Better World episode, host C.M. (Cathy) Rubin interviews Study Fetch CEO Esan Durrani. Produced by Sergio Castaneda, the show explores how AI-powered tutoring, game-based learning, and LMS integration are transforming remote education. Discover how Study Fetch is solving real challenges—and reshaping the future of global learning through trusted AI.