It’s being called The Great Resignation, but I call it The Great Reckoning. Why? Because in a fascinating turn of events, and in keeping with the idea that art imitates life, we are watching technology serve as a weapon that is leveling the playing field between companies, employees and customers. Have a listen—I think this is important.

When Michelle and David Poretti decided to adopt a dog, they ended up with Reuben, a 70-pound mass of wrinkles--A Shar Pei. But this isn't about Reuben--it's about the journey he had to take from Tijuana in northern Mexico to their home in Edmonton. What a story--enjoy!

Have you ever been curious about the measures we use to track size and length? Have you wondered what a chain, furlong, hectare, or for that matter, actually are? It turns out that they have fascinating histories--going back to colonial America. Have a listen and enjoy. And thank you!

Amazing what you learn by just wandering around reading books, magazines and articles about nature. this hodge-lodge of facts about the natural world will make you smile, and make you elbow the person next to you to tell them what you just learned. Enjoy!

Today, we are constantly bombarded by media that compete for our attention: Email, texting, instant messaging, phone calls, Zoom calls, news alerts, other humans, social media, television, radio, books, magazines, Podcasts, and plenty of other distractions. This constant tugging at our attention makes it difficult for us to focus and be effective. In this episode we sure a few stories about being in the moment--and some techniques on how to maintain that all-important focus.

Jerry Power is the founder of the i3 Consortium, an organization dedicated to making the most of new technologies, especially Internet of Things and the analytical capabilities it brings, with a focus on the needs of cities. In this interview he talks about what i3 is doing and the promise he sees for the world of analytical technologies.

Jim Metzner has been producing the radio show, Pulse of the Planet, since 1988. But he’s so much more than that: he’s a musician, an author, a traveler, and a dedicated and insightful supporter of the natural world. In this episode we catch up with Jim via Zoom at his home in Kingston, New York. Jim’s a master storyteller—don’t miss this one.

My latest book, "The Nation We Knew," has enjoyed amazing success--not just because it's a good story, but because it's making people think about things just a little bit differently. That's always been my goal; I never want to change someone's mind about something, I just want to broaden it a bit. The responses to the book have been wonderful--and, in some cases, a bit negative, because it pokes at the status quo just a bit too much, apparently. And for that, I'll take full credit. This is one of those 'I couldn't help myself' episodes. Call it editorial, call it storytelling...call it whatever you like, but the message is important. Thank you for listening.

Jim Mulvihill spent his entire career in the US Navy, and if there’s one thing I’ve discovered to be true, it’s that sailors have the best stories—and they’re true. Sit back and enjoy a series of amazing stories, told by a master storyteller. And along the way, learn a few things you didn’t know.

Jared Blake is as passionate about the natural world as they come. One of the ways he works to protect it is by capturing the sounds of nature and sharing them with the world. He is equal parts technician, advocate, videographer, recordist, and teacher. Enjoy the post--his captures are magical.