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Good Garbage with Ved KrishnaStorytelling, Circularity, & Zero-Waste Systems with Chris Oestereich | #17Hello, hello! Chris Oesterich is an author, founder, professor, and innovator focused on solving the world’s big problems. Chris founded Linear to Circular, an organization dedicated to implementing zero-waste solutions by reducing, reusing, and diverting waste. He also co-founded the Circular Design Lab with a few colleagues from Thammasat University, bringing local people together to brainstorm solutions to social and environmental challenges. He is a jack of all trades and a perpetual thinker! In this conversation, Chris answers the question, how can storytelling and systems thinking help us implement a truly circular economy?
Good Garbage Episode 17...2022-12-0955 min
Messy Lives And Happy VibesEp. 6: Disney ReunionKim and Rachel are joined by their former Disney program companions Bill Oestereich and Chris Hinson to talk about how their former dreams and intentionality toward fulfilling them impacted their current lives.2022-04-2838 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 13: Gabriel MathyHow can our relationship with work foster democracy in our lives?The latest WPC Book #2 interview was with Gabriel Mathy, an economist and economic historian at American University in Washington DC. Gabriel and I discussed the problematic state of worker control over their work lives and the promise offered by co-ops. Gabriel helped highlight challenges with our current system in the context of the pandemic. I hope you enjoy listening and that it gives you some ideas to wrestle with.WPC Book #2: What do we do after the pandemic? is available nowGabriel Mathy...2022-01-2423 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 12: Jonathan CohnHow have these circumstances affected existing challenges? The latest WPC Book #2 interview was with Jonathan Cohn. Jonathan was my editing partner on this effort and the earlier WPC books, and he was kind enough to be the guinea pig for my first attempt at a podcast recording. Jonathan and I discussed some of Book #2’s chapters and themes, as well as the state of inequality in the pandemic. I hope you enjoy listening and that it gives you some ideas to wrestle with.WPC Book #2: What do we do after the pandemic? is available now.2021-10-0433 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeThis is a test. Please ignoreI’m testing whether separating this podcast into its own section will break the existing links to other podcasting platforms. Get on the email list at wpcs.substack.com2021-10-0400 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 11: Jamie CookeWhat might universal basic incomes have to offer? The latest contributor interview for WPC Book #2, What do we do after the pandemic?was with Jamie Cooke, the head of RSA Scotland. We talked about his chapter, Resetting our Foundation, in which he worked to help the reader understand the potential benefits of universal basic income programs. We also talked more broadly about social programs and their general deterioration over the decades, as well as ways to connect with people who don’t see the value in such programs. Jamie’s commentary was loaded with insights and hope...2021-09-2032 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 10: Suzy WaldmanHow can we use story for good? The latest contributor interview for WPC Book #2, What do we do after the pandemic? was with Suzy Waldman, a Canadian research analyst with PhDs in Communications Studies and English Literature. Suzy and I discussed her chapter, Engaging Narratives, in which she gives the reader food for thought around the potential for beneficial use of stories. After sharing an overview of her chapter and what she was trying to get at with it, we dove in deeper around the use of narrative — for good or ill — in our current context. Suzy shared load...2021-09-1328 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeTest of a PodcastTest #3. Get on the email list at wpcs.substack.com2021-08-3100 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 9: Gawain Kripke: Can COVID spark a care revolution?Valuing care as a societal pillar The latest contributor interview for WPC Book #2, What do we do after the pandemic?was with Gawain Kripke. Gawain and I discussed his chapter, Can COVID spark a care revolution? In that, he shares the growing challenges around care, which, as one source defines it, “means assuming personal responsibility for others' welfare,” as well as some hopeful possibilities in the current moment. There’s a lot to learn from Gawain here as he explains what care is and why it is so important to a functioning society. I hope you enjoy listening as muc...2021-08-1626 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 8: Russ StoddardHow can purpose-led businesses make things better?The latest contributor interview for WPC Book #2, What do we do after the pandemic? was with Russ Stoddard. Russ and I discussed his chapter, The Stakeholder Virus and the Pandemic of Business for Good, in which he relates his view of a shifting business world. We also discussed a few projects he is working on, including unitco.io, which helps organizations like socially responsible small businesses, public benefit corporations, and certified B corps report on their impact, as well as another one, which teaches the basics of B Corps. Russ is...2021-06-2311 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 7: Kati SippWhat can we improve thanks to the pandemic's hard lessons?I’m doing a series of interviews with contributors to the second book by the Wicked Problems Collaborative, What do we do after the pandemic? I recently sat down with Kati Sipp to discuss her chapter, The Shape of Things to Come, in which she takes a look into a future in which humanity learned valuable lessons from the pandemic and then headed down a more humane path from there. Kati and I also discussed her work in electoral politics and she shared the story of a coalition sh...2021-06-0919 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 6: David AtkinsWhat if we broke the concentration? What if we don't?I’m doing a series of interviews with contributors to the second book by the Wicked Problems Collaborative, What do we do after the pandemic? This morning I sat down with David Atkins to discuss his chapter, Evict Monopoly, which looks at the escalating problem of economic concentration in the context of the pandemic. We then dug in on a few other interesting areas, including his recent article, What Happens When Republicans Simply Refuse to Certify Democratic Wins? which looked at the January attack on the Capitol as pa...2021-06-0421 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 5: Sam BlissWhat if we valued the things that weren't for sale?I’m doing a series of interviews with contributors to the second book by the Wicked Problems Collaborative; what do we do after the pandemic? I recently sat down with Sam Bliss to discuss his chapter, The Necessity of Non-Market Relationships. Sam and I also discussed degrowth ( a topic covered by Riccardo Mastini in our book). He then shared a story about his experience giving a talk to a group that looks at the world very differently than he does. (I think that last bit has some good le...2021-05-3114 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 4: Jacob Bacharach: Reclaiming Public SpaceI’m doing a series of interviews with contributors to the second book by the Wicked Problems Collaborative, What do we do after the pandemic? For that, I recently sat down with Jacob Bacharach to discuss his chapter, Reclaiming Public Space, in which he takes us on a virtual tour of his city during the early stage of the pandemic. In that, Jacob sees his city anew and gives us the chance to do the same. Alongside the discussion of his chapter, we also talked about the recent conflict in Gaza, as well as reasons for hope in th...2021-05-2622 min
The Wicked PodcastChris Oesterreich: Pandemic CapitalismWe talk to Chris Oestereich, Circular Economy Consultant at World Bank Group, about progress and the future of sustainability and circular economy.00:35 Insights & Takeaways05:00 Interview Links: Book on Amazon: here Circular Design Lab website: here The Wicked Podcast: Support us on Patreon: here The Wicked Podcast website: here 'The Wicked Company' book on Amazon.co.uk: Buy The Wicked Company website: visit Music: 'Inspired' by Kevin MacLeod Song: here Creative Commons LicenseSponsor: Z...2021-03-0225 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 3: Ian WelshI sat down with Ian Welsh, a writer, editor, and blogger who focuses on politics and economics, shortly before the election. (You can find Ian’s writing at http://ianwelsh.net.) In our discussion, Ian dug into our current political circumstances and provided loads of food for thought. In doing so, he helped me see some things differently, especially the interests of wealth around our political systems. I had a tech issue during our discussion that necessitated far more editing than usual. Given that, and the timeliness of the material, I decided to release the podcast in segments fi...2020-11-141h 08
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeIan Welsh - On algorithmic bias and radical governance (WPCS - Ep. 3 Part 6)In the final segment of my interview with Ian Welsh (Ian blogs at ianwelsh.net), we discussed the challenge presented by algorithmic bias on platforms like Facebook and Google, before diving into our current political mess. In the latter portion, we discussed differences between radical left and right-wing approaches to governance and their palatability to wealth.My interview with Ian was fun and engaging, and there’s plenty to learn from it. I’ll post the full show next.Check out my book, Pandemic Capitalism.The podcast’s backing track is Never Forget by...2020-11-1411 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeIan Welsh - On UK politics and the priorities of wealth (WPCS - Ep. 3 Part 5)In the second to last segment from my chat with Ian Welsh (Ian blogs at ianwelsh.net), we dug into the state of UK politics and the unusual relationship that exists between the nation’s electorate and its media. From there we dove into the interests of wealth in our chaotic political sphere as well as more generally. As ever, Ian provided interesting insights and loads of food for thought. His discussion around the interests of wealth is particularly interesting in the context of ongoing election-related irregularities in the US.The full discussion with Ian was fun an...2020-11-0909 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeIan Welsh - What happens after neoliberalism? (WPCS - Ep. 3 Part 4)In part 4 of my interview with Ian Welsh (Ian blogs at ianwelsh.net), I suggested that neoliberalism was on its last legs and asked Ian what he thought might follow. As with the rest of the interview, my questions were mere launching points. Here Ian dove into a broad conversation on geopolitics before coming back around to the factors that gave neoliberalism its ride, but were no longer tenable. We also talked about factors underpinning decisions in which people seemingly voted against their interests before taking a deep dive into the forces that led to the outcome of the...2020-11-0118 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeIan Welsh - Will the system work? (WPCS - Ep. 3 Part 3)In part 3 of my interview with Ian Welsh (Ian blogs at ianwelsh.net), I asked whether a landslide loss might make the difference in getting Trump to concede. Ian talks about the potential legitimacy problem in that case before going into a discussion of what people might do to reduce their own risk (personal, political, economic…) in this uncertain moment and related considerations. We also discussed the danger represented by the model Trump has offered those seeking power, the growing problem of inequality, and the sorts of challenges that loom ahead regardless of who wins the election.Ch...2020-10-3015 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeIan Welsh - What if Trump loses, but won't leave? (WPCS - Ep. 3 Part 2)This is the second clip from my interview with Ian Welsh (Ian blogs at ianwelsh.net). For this segment, we went on a wild ride discussing the big picture mess that is US politics and society more broadly. I asked Ian what might happen if Trump lost and refused to leave and the resulting discussion meandered through a variety of interesting topics, including the 2000 Bush-Gore election debacle and the problems it enabled, the hope embodied in the squad, whether and what sort of help people want, and the specter of twelve more years of neoliberal politics. (Perish the thought...2020-10-2713 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeIan Welsh on the value of US election scenarios (WPCS - Ep. 3 - Part 1)I recently sat down with Ian Welsh (Ian blogs at ianwelsh.net) to discuss the state of big picture challenges in US politics and society more broadly. Technical challenges on my end are slowing the release of the full discussion, but the nature of the interview was really timely given the looming election day, so I’m going to start out releasing pieces and then will push the full interview asap. In this segment, I asked Ian what scenarios were playing out in his head and as expected he didn’t answer as expected…Check out my...2020-10-2504 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeDavid Kaib - What is socialism?My podcast interviews have been going a bit long, so I thought I’d break out some of the segments for people to pick and choose from. Here’s David Kaib from Ep. 2, answering the question, “What is socialism?”Check out my book, Pandemic Capitalism.The podcast’s backing track is Never Forget by Ketsa. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wickedproblemscollaborative.substack.com2020-10-2503 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeDavid Kaib - On Abolition (WPCS - Ep. 2)Here’s another clip from my interview with David Kaib. David discusses the concept of abolition and the need for it in our current circumstances.If you enjoy this segment, the full interview is available here.The podcast’s backing track is Never Forget by Ketsa. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wickedproblemscollaborative.substack.com2020-10-2307 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeJonathan Cohn - What if Trump doesn't concede? (WPCS - Ep. 1)In my recent conversation with Jonathan Cohn, we discussed the possibility of Trump losing the election and refusing to accept the outcome—an outcome that seems ever more realistic. We discussed whether the system was made to handle this sort of outcome and what might happen.If you enjoy this segment, our full interview is available here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wickedproblemscollaborative.substack.com2020-10-2207 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeJonathan CohnIn my recent interview with Jonathan Cohn, we discussed the state of the US elections. I opened this segment asking him whether he thought the elections would happen, as well as if they would be clean. Jonathan then shared some of his vast knowledge of related processes that might help maintain order, as well as his thoughts around how things might play out.If you enjoy this segment, our full interview is available here.If you enjoy this episode, please check out some of the other WPC Book #2 interviews. This is a public episode...2020-10-2107 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeDavid Kaib - What is socialism? (WPCS - Ep. 2)My podcast interviews have been going a bit long, so I thought I’d break out some of the segments for people to pick and choose from. Here’s David Kaib from Ep. 2, answering the question, “What is socialism?”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wickedproblemscollaborative.substack.com2020-10-1503 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 2: David KaibLast week I had the chance to interview David Kaib, the organizer of the DC Jacobin Reading Group, and co-organizer of the Metro DC DSA Socialist Night School. David is a bit of a lowkey firebrand whose calm, earnest demeanor help convey reasonable propositions that might otherwise seem scary to some. In our discussion, David and I talked about the current state (read here: train wreck) of US politics, abolition, political education, and some of the interesting things he’s been reading lately. Give this a listen and I promise you’ll learn plenty.(Here’s a clip...2020-10-1358 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeDavid Kaib on staying grounded in the ongoing madness (WPCS - Ep. 2)I had a great conversation with @DavidKaib this morning. We talked about the current state of politics in the US, abolition, and political education among many other things. I'm getting to work cleaning up the recording and will share it soon. For now, here’s a brief teaser in which I asked David how to handle the relentless stream of bad news that is US politics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wickedproblemscollaborative.substack.com2020-10-0703 min
The Wicked Problems CollaborativeEp. 1: Jonathan CohnI sat down last week to record the first Wicked Problems and Circular Systems podcast with Jonathan Cohn, an old friend and the editor of my books. We’re currently collaborating on WPC Book #2: What do we do after the pandemic?Jonathan does a variety of interesting work both professionally as the Managing Editor of the Tellus Institute’s Great Transition Initiative, as well as an extraordinary array of roles supporting a variety of political campaigns and related causes.We talked about the interesting books he’s read recently, as well as his assessment of the state...2020-08-2200 min
Rich BrubakerTeaching Social Entrepreneurship in Thailand | Chris Oestereich, Circular Design LabIn this episode of Entrepreneurs For Good, I speak with Chris Oestereich about his work in Bangkok teaching social entrepreneurship at Thammasat University while standing up his own social enterprises, Full Circle Filament and Circular Design Lab.
Lot's of lessons in here about how to engage students on topics, and why we should be optimistic about the future!
About Entrepreneurs For Good Series:
Through this series, we speak with Asia based entrepreneurs whose mission it is to bring solutions to the environmental, social, and economic challenges that are faced within the region to...2019-07-1014 min
Mission Driven PodcastTeaching Social Entrepreneurship in Thailand | Chris Oestereich, Circular Design LabIn this episode of Entrepreneurs For Good, I speak with Chris Oestereich about his work in Bangkok teaching social entrepreneurship at Thammasat University while standing up his own social enterprises, Full Circle Filament and Circular Design Lab.Lot's of lessons in here about how to engage students on topics, and why we should be optimistic about the future!About Entrepreneurs For Good Series:Through this series, we speak with Asia based entrepreneurs whose mission it is to bring solutions to the environmental, social, and economic challenges that are faced within the region to learn m...2019-07-1014 min