Erika Nesvold is a PhD astrophysicist, science communicator, and game developer. Her limited podcast series, Making New Worlds, and two books, Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space and Reclaiming Space: Progressive and Multicultural Visions of Space Exploration, explore the ethics of human settlement in space. She’s also a co-founder of the nonprofit organization The JustSpace Alliance. You can read/subscribe to her free newsletter here.

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Based in Sweden, Fredrik is an engineer and co-founder of Drupps, Direct Carbon, Sally-R, and Airwatergreen. These sustainable tech companies are focused on improving indoor air quality and harvesting carbon dioxide and water from the air to mitigate climate change and water scarcity. Find out more: https://drupps.com, https://direct-carbon.com, https://sally-r.com, and https://airwatergreen.com/en

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Thép is a retired colonel who served for 42 years in the People’s Army of Vietnam. Personally affected by Agent Orange, a potent herbicide sprayed during the Vietnam War, he now helps victims in his community in Hanoi. The interview is conducted in a mixture of Vietnamese and English.

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Jess is a health coach, astrologer, and former chemist based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. We talk about her transition from hard science into the more esoteric realm and her holistic approach to health and wellness. To get in touch with Jess, visit https://jessmcconaghy.com

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Don is an investigative journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. We talk about travel, Apartheid, and his efforts to help steer vulnerable South African boys away from gang life. Read his latest articles for the Daily Maverick: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/donpinnock/

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Olimjon is a Tajik English teacher based in Dushanbe. We talk about some of the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Tajikistan, one of the more mysterious countries in Central Asia. Instagram: _jseng

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Matthew is a former United States Marine who’s been voluntarily helping to defend Ukraine since 2022, near the beginning of Russia’s invasion. He talks candidly about the harsh reality on the front lines and emphasizes the urgent need for American aid. To donate: https://givebutter.com/E2qGPX. Watch Matthew’s recent interview with The Gaze: https://youtu.be/X9t34G_WiXs?si=xP8S_GYHiAYcVede

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Leticia is an investigative journalist and photographer based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. To read her compelling stories and view her captivating photos, visit https://lenstravellermagazine.com and @lens.traveller (Instagram).

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Zhaina is a program coordinator for the conservation organization Fauna & Flora in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. She talks about the country’s wildlife and efforts to conserve it, Kyrgyz culture, and tourism. Connect with Zhaina on Instagram: @zhaina_bekenova. To learn more about the NGO or donate: https://www.fauna-flora.org/countries/kyrgyzstan/

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Samra is a tour guide based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She talks about this fascinating city and its recent history, including the Siege of Sarajevo, a reality of her childhood. To connect with Samra, visit https://sarajevobylocals.com

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