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Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!How Bridge-Building Questions Cross Divides! | Frank Sesno #58"I'm gonna make an appointment with my curiosity." - Frank SesnoEmmy award-winning journalist Frank Sesno shares how curiosity and strategic questioning shaped his four-decade career covering presidents and world leaders as CNN's Washington Bureau Chief and White House correspondent. From a fourth-grade question about astronauts to interviewing five U.S. presidents, Frank reveals the power of deliberate curiosity and active listening.Frank breaks down his approach to preparing for high-stakes interviews, explaining how he blocks conversations into thematic acts while remaining flexible. He introduces the "echo question" technique, which is...
2025-11-201h 04
People's TV PodcastMore Voices, Less Gatekeeping: Today’s news media landscape with Frank SesnoFrank Sesno is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and former CNN Washington Bureau Chief & White House correspondent, where he spent more than two decades covering global events that shaped modern history. In this episode, Frank shares his insights on how journalism has evolved from the early days of broadcast to the rise of 24-hour news cycle, to the digital age we're in now. Frank reflects on what it takes to uphold integrity, curiosity, and truth and shares his thoughts on how to navigate the ever evolving media landscape as a news consumer.People’s Television is...
2025-11-041h 25
The Professionals PodcastHow do you ask the tough questions? Ask journalist Frank Sesno.Subscribe and Rate The Professionals on: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-professionals-podcast/id1702917735🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6aaJhFeLdcDWE4B4aSM2BYOr wherever you get your favorite podcasts.For comments, show ideas, or advertising opportunities visit our show page or email us: TheProfessionals@gwu.edu ChaptersFrank Sesno emphasizes the importance of asking tough but respectful questions in journalism.Preparation for interviews involves understanding the audience and conducting thorough research.The landscape of journalism is evolving, with challenges in monetizing digital media.Aspiring journali...
2025-03-2534 min
One Humanity Lab: Into an Ecology of WholenessFostering Environmental Awareness Through Storytelling, Education, And Experiential Learning With Frank SesnoEquipping the younger generation with environmental awareness and a deep fascination for nature might be our best bet at keeping the planet livable for the foreseeable future. We don’t see a lot of people doing that right now, but those who do are doing it in incredibly innovative and inspiring ways. Today’s guest makes such an impact in this regard. Frank Sesno is the executive director of the GWU Alliance for a Sustainable Future, a bold university-wide initiative that will form a collective front against the threat of climate change. He's also the director of strategic initiatives at t...
2024-03-0628 min
Long Island In ConversationShinnecock Leaders Shavonne Smith and Jeremy Dennis with Journalist Frank SesnoThe American Buffalo, a new two-part four-hour series by Ken Burns, takes viewers on a journey through more than 10,000 years of North American history and across some of the continent’s most iconic landscapes, tracing the animal’s evolution, significance to the great plains, near demise, and relationship to the Indigenous people of North America. The American Buffalo premieres on WLIW21 on October 25th. We want to use the occasion of Ken Burns’ film to turn to the Shinnecock Nation here on Long Island, to engage in a conversation around this Indigenous community’s culture, knowledge, and traditio...
2023-10-2129 min
The Rabbit Hole#49 Ask More by Frank SesnoSmart questions make for smarter people. I hope this book helps show the power of questions and how you can apply them. A taxonomy appeared over time - Diagnostic questions, strategic, empathy, bridging, confrontational, creativity, mission, scientific, interview, entertaining, legacy
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2023-05-2505 min
Healthy YouSurviving a Pandemic: Dr. Georges Benjamin Marking the one-year anniversary of the podcast, we are excited to announce new partnerships with the American Public Health Association (APHA) and the de Beaumont Foundation. In this episode, Frank speaks with Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of APHA, sharing reflections on this past year of the pandemic and what is in store for the future of the podcast. Hosted by Frank Sesno, Healthy You: Surviving a Pandemic is a co-production of the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and the School of Media and Public Affairs in association with the American Public Health...
2021-03-3119 min
Media RoundtableThe State of the Fourth Estate is a Mess; Questions are The AnswerBuilding on last week’s episode with Carl Cameron from Fox News, part two offers a behind-the-scenes look at journalism’s devolution on Media Roundtable, with Frank Sesno, the Emmy Award-Winning, CNN Washington Bureau Chief, and Director at George Washington University. Frank IS journalistic integrity in human form, and bemoans the current state of media, declaring, “It’s a Mess.” but suggests questions are the answer and offers a vision of possibility for values-driven brands.
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2021-02-241h 12
Healthy YouSurviving a Pandemic: Krista CapehartWest Virginia is winning the COVID arms race - that is, the race to get vaccines for the virus into arms. In this episode, Frank speaks with Krista Capehart, Director of Regulatory Affairs for West Virginia's Board of Pharmacy and one of the architects of the state's vaccine distribution plan about the strategy behind West Virginia's success and how lessons learned can be replicated to increase vaccination rates across the country. Hosted by Frank Sesno, Healthy You: Surviving a Pandemic is a co-production of the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and the School...
2021-02-1019 min
Healthy YouSurviving a Pandemic: Heather LaTorraThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for all of us, but for none more than people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. In this week's episode, Heather LaTorra, President and CEO of Marrakech Inc., joins Frank in an intimate discussion about how the pandemic has affected people with disabilities and how frontline workers have stepped up to help them get through it. Hosted by Frank Sesno, Healthy You: Surviving a Pandemic is a co-production of the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and the School of Media and Public Affairs.
2021-01-2216 min
Healthy YouSurviving a Pandemic: Dr. Amita VyasProfessor and the Maternal and Child Health Program director Amita Vyas joins Frank to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting the dynamic of families and parents across the nation. She also shares what it was like to work with Mother Theresa in Calcutta, India early in her career. Hosted by Frank Sesno, Healthy You: Surviving a Pandemic is a co-production of the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and the School of Media and Public Affairs.
2020-10-1417 min
Healthy YouSurviving a Pandemic: Dr. Robert RedfieldIn live conversation during Research! America’s 2020 Virtual National Health Research Forum Frank is joined by CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield to talk about pressing community health threats such as COVID-19, vaccine confidence, the opioid crisis, and more. Hosted by Frank Sesno, Healthy You: Surviving a Pandemic is a co-production of the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and the School of Media and Public Affairs.
2020-09-1422 min
Beyond Prospecting: The Apra PodcastAn Interview with Journalist and Fundraiser Frank SesnoLindsey Nadeau, senior director, prospect development for UNICEF USA and prospect development virtual experience chair, interviews Keynote Speaker Frank Sesno. Listen in as they discuss Sesno’s history with fundraising, how to instill a culture of philanthropy, the importance of data and the power of asking questions. Frank Sesno’s keynote presentation takes place Monday, August 24 to kick off the conference.
2020-08-1019 min
ResumoCast | Livros para EmpreendedoresT3#010 Pergunte Mais - Ask More | Frank SesnoA estrada para o sucesso passa pela habilidade de fazer perguntas.
Se você quer respostas, então faça as perguntar certas. Parece simples, mas requer muita prática e uma mudança de mindset.
Em "Ask More", o jornalista e entrevistador Frank Sesno...
2020-07-2757 min
The Think For Yourself PodcastEpisode 15: Speaking with Frank SesnoIn this episode, I share the audio portion of my June 30, 2020 interview with Frank Sesno. Frank is one of the most accomplished journalists in the world, having served as White House Correspondent as well as Washington Bureau Chief for CNN. He's also the author of ASK MORE: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change. For more information about the THINK FOR YOURSELF series, please visit www.mansharamani.com.
2020-07-261h 02
Questionar PodcastEp. 03 - Questione Mais! (Frank Sesno)Já parou para pensar em como o diálogo faz a diferença nas nossas vidas?
Agora, já parou para pensar em como otimizar estas conversas e extrair o máximo delas?
É sobre isso que fala Frank Sesno em Questione Mais! O poder das perguntas para abrir portas, descobrir soluções e promover mudanças.
Como fazer a pergunta certa na hora certa? Tem pergunta pra identificar problema, tem pergunta pra gerar empatia, tem pergunta pra ser um bom anfitrião e ainda fica a pergunta… existem perguntas estúpidas?
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2020-06-231h 03
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerCaring for Children Through COVID-19: Experts Weigh InThis week on NPR Cross Currents, we're tackling how the pandemic is affecting families with guests Dr. Phil Fisher, Anne-Marie Phelan, Frank Sesno, Lenny Steinhorn and Richard Rothstein. We're also featuring two of our 2020 partners-- a hands-on, kid-friendly project from 100 Days in Appalachia (produced in partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting) and a performance from the American Pops Orchestra with artist Milck.
2020-06-2053 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 396: Frank Sesno, Author of Ask MoreAward-winning journalist Frank Sesno talks to Daniel Ford about his book Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change. To learn more about Frank Sesno, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our feature on Ask More in November/December's "Books That Should Be On Our Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.
2019-12-1727 min
NPR Cross Currents with Scott WidmeyerPolitical Chaos and Media MadnessFrank Sesno, former CNN DC bureau chief and White House correspondent, sits down with us for an informative chat around the chaos that engulfs the White House and Congress. Sesno, now head of the GW School of Media & Public Affairs, also weighs in on issues impacting a free and independent media and higher ed's ROI.
2019-06-0124 min
The Manage Your Message PodcastEpisode 21: Frank Sesno: How to Ask More (and Better) QuestionsThe most successful business people know how to ask the right questions. Former CNN anchor Frank Sesno, the author of Ask More, shares guidelines for the art of inquiry--on the job and at home.
2019-02-0437 min
When Science SpeaksHow to Ask More Questions, and Unleash Your Power to Spark Change, with Frank SesnoHave you ever watched an interview that went beyond boilerplate questions and got to the heart of the subject? It takes skill and a well-honed appetite for curiosity to move past the superficial and begin to peel back layers of intrigue. You don’t have to be an award-winning journalist to ask good questions. Embracing your curiosity and developing proper research and listening skills can help you in just about any career you choose. Frank is an Emmy Award-winning journalist with more than thirty years of experience reporting from around the world. Well known as an anchor, Bur...
2019-01-1127 min
GZERO World with Ian BremmerAmerica, Divided with Frank SesnoThis week Ian takes a close look at today's polarized political environment and asks a simple question: who is to blame? Republicans? Democrats? The media? Then he sits down with former CNN bureau chief Frank Sesno, a media veteran himself.
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2019-01-0217 minGZERO World with Ian BremmerAmerica, Divided with Frank SesnoThis week Ian takes a close look at today's polarized political environment and asks a simple question: who is to blame? Republicans? Democrats? The media? Then he sits down with former CNN bureau chief Frank Sesno, a media veteran himself.
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2019-01-0217 min
Phillip Lanos PodcastThe Power Of I Don't Know Feat. Frank SesnoFrank Sesno - Award-winning American journalist
Without mystery to what he attributes earned Frank Sesno his success - it was his home life growing up that began to shape his personal philosophy of communication. From having a disability in the family and playing the role of mediator to being the student who asked about anything he didn't understand Frank's life is a testament to the power of a skill that slowly escapes us as technology becomes a large part of our life.
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2018-09-2623 min
Mindset Toolkit PodcastLessons of the Day - Questions. Finish what you startTopics:
The Art of Charm
Frank Sesno - The Power of Questions
- Solve problems by asking questions
- Think of question and listen
- Questions create collaboration
- Strategic questions: test and challenge the assumptions at the moment
- Intimate distance - the ability to be completely in the moment and present, but be able to take a step back to listen and to ask questions
- Empathetic questions: Have I ever been in that situation? How does the world look through their eyes?
- To understand people think about three questions:
- What do I need to know?
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2017-11-3010 min
The Art of Charm651: Frank Sesno | The Power of QuestionsFrank Sesno (@franksesno) is an award-winning journalist with more than 30 years of experience, and the author of Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change. "If you want to confront a problem, you have to go looking for it -- and cannot avert your eyes when you find it." -Frank Sesno The Cheat Sheet: Knowing how to ask good questions is a springboard to understanding others and making better connections. Why we should think of our line of questioning as a diet -- and ensure that it's balanced. Which of eleven categories of...
2017-09-1256 min
The Michael Harrison InterviewFrank SesnoMichael Harrison interviews Frank Sesno, former CNN anchor and White House correspondent current Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University.
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2017-07-0434 min
The Small Business Radio Show#434 Journalist Frank Sesno Shares the Power of Asking More QuestionsSegment 1: Frank Sesno is the author of “ASK MORE: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change”. He is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and former anchor, White House Correspondent, Washington Bureau Chief, and talk show host for CNN.Segment 2: Steve Little is an acclaimed serial entrepreneur and visionary who knows how to build and scale a successful business and generate impressive returns for founders and investors. Segment 3: Andrew Roman Wells is the CEO of Aspirent, a management-consulting firm focused on analytics. Andrew has also held executive roles in industry as Director of Busin...
2017-06-1653 min
The Marketing Book Podcast112 Ask More by Frank Sesno"Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change" by Frank Sesno Click here to view the show notes! https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/Ask-More-Frank-Sesno
2017-03-0343 min
2017-02-2509 min
CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessAsk MoreWhat hidden skill links successful people in all walks of life? What helps them make smart decisions? The answer is surprisingly simple: They know how to ask the right questions at the right time. Author, Frank Sesno, CNN anchor, White House Correspondent, and author of Ask More, should know. He has built an entire career on asking solid, direct, and thought-provoking questions to leaders all over the globe. In this CareerCast, Frank shares his insights, strategies, and experience on how to leverage the power of questions to open doors, uncover solutions, and spark change.
2017-02-1721 min
Listen Up, Read With Ease With Full Audiobook | Business, Career SkillsAsk More by Frank Sesno | AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Ask MoreAuthor: Frank Sesno, Wolf Blitzer - forewordNarrator: Frank Sesno, Wolf BlitzerFormat: UnabridgedLength: 7 hrs and 25 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 01-10-17Publisher: Brilliance AudioGenres: Business, Career SkillsSummary:What hidden skill links successful people in all walks of life? What helps them make smart decisions? The answer is surprisingly simple: They know how to ask the right questions at the right time.Questions help us break down...
2017-01-107h 25
PoliopticsEpisode 65, with guests former CNN correspondent Frank Sesno and and former New York Times columnist Bob Herbert (and guest co-host Craig Minassian) Frank Sesno and Bob Hebert are our guests this week. Special guest co-host Craig Minassian of Minassian Media. Show produced by Katherine Caperton. Original Air Date: August 4, 2012 on SiriusXM "POTUS" Channel 124. Polioptics airs regularly on POTUS on Saturdays at 6 am, 12 noon and 6 pm. Follow us on . . . → Read More: Episode 65, with guests former CNN correspondent Frank Sesno and and former New York Times columnist Bob Herbert (and guest co-host Craig Minassian)
2012-08-0357 min
Planet ForwardMonitor Power Usage With Smart MetersTHIS WEEK: Did you know that the cost of using electricity changes throughout the day depending on the level of stress on our grid? In this webisode, Planet Forward talks to Quadlogic Controls Corporation in New York City about how smart meters can save us energy and money. FROM OUR BLOG: Check out PFF Sayre Swarztrauber’s blog post about smart meters and energy management. ALSO: Want to see other ways small businesses are working to de-stress our electricity grid? Duke alumnus David Brewster talks about how his company, EnerNOC, helps drive energy efficiency. FROM OUR NEWSDESK: The results are...
2012-02-0602 min
Planet ForwardFrom Fryer To Fuel: Making Biofuel from Vegetable OilTHIS WEEK: Did you know the vegetable oil we use to make our french fries could also power our cars? In this webisode, Planet Forward drops by GreenLight BioFuels’ new plant in Maryland where they’ve been turning cooking waste into biofuel. FROM OUR BLOG: Check out Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno’s blog post about an innovative way to turn landfill trash into sustainable fuel. ALSO: Want to learn more about renewable fuels? President of Shell Oil, John Hofmeister talks about the importance of biofuels in a secure energy future. FROM OUR NEWSDESK: Berkeley scientists are looking into seaweed...
2012-01-2503 min
Planet ForwardLearning How to Adapt from our AncestorsTHIS WEEK: This week Planet Forward is taking a look at the work PISA, a GW-based group, is doing in Nam Dinh, Vietnam. The women in Nam Dinh are adapting to a changing planet and they say they learned their tricks from none other than their ancestors! ASK AN EXPERT: Don't forget to ask a question to PISA expert, Linda Yarr, about the ladies of Nam Dinh and climate adaptation in Southeast Asia. MORE IDEAS: Worried about rising sea levels? Check out this idea from PFF Chutayaves Sinthuphan about floating houses and how they can help in our...
2011-12-0203 min
Planet ForwardHow does YouTube Consumption Affect the Environment?THIS WEEK: Have you ever wondered 'What's something I do everyday that impacts the environment and I don't even know it?' #Thinkfwd student Charles Pulliam-Moore sheds light on an idea you might never have thought of: how green is YouTube? FROM OUR BLOG: Check out PFF Hayley Milon's blog post about how your YouTube consumption could be affecting the atmosphere. FROM OUR NEWSDESK: Facebook is already thinking about greening their servers. Check out what their plan is for their massive server farm in Sweden. FROM NBR: Tune in this week to the...
2011-11-2101 min
Planet ForwardBuilding Green for the FutureTHIS WEEK: Wish more of your tax dollars could stay in your pocket? This week Planet Forward spoke with some experts at the US Green Building Council about the potential savings in building more efficient schools! FROM OUR BLOG: Check out USGBC's statistics on improving schools and universities around the country and how much it can save in this week's guest blog. FROM OUR NEWSDESK: We could use the savings too, according to this article submitted by Planet Forward's Charlie Rybak which says the U.S. is seeing the most expensive natural disasters in...
2011-11-1106 min
Planet ForwardAn Innovative Approach to Water ConservationTHIS WEEK: Our rapidly increasing consumption of water is creating concerns about what the world would be like without any! One team, however, created an innovative solution to the planet's quickly disappearing water. Check it out in this week's webisode! ASK AN EXPERT: Also get the facts from AIA expert Bill Worthen about any risks related to recycled water and its systems. FROM OUR BLOG: Ever wanted to walk on water? How about live on it? Check out PFF Sarah Cahlan's blog postabout what these Thai houses are doing to stay afloat. TOP TWEET...
2011-11-0403 min
Planet ForwardLiving Sustainably on a College CampusTHIS WEEK: Our friends at Second Nature have launched Campus Sustainability Day, so this week’s webisode features videos submitted to Planet Forward from audience members like YOU! We profile three schools that are working toward more sustainable college campuses. FROM OUR EXPERTS: See what sustainability chief Meghan Chapple-Brown has to say about what campuses can do to become sustainable. FROM OUR NEWSDESK: Thanks to PFF Joel Goldberg for offering a little support! Check out this article he submitted about how women's bras could be used as fuel. FROM OUR PARTNERS: Planet Forward showcases videos from across the...
2011-10-2807 min
Planet ForwardEmpowerhouse: Community-Based Sustainable LivingTHIS WEEK: In this week's webisode: how to turn a Solar Decathlon house into a home. GW students Melissa Turley and Jon Fenech followed Team Empowerhouse through the Solar Decathlon. Their innovation? Making it affordable enough to be a Habitat for Humanity home. PLUS: Max Burns' blog post which takes a deeper look into affordable green housing. ANNOUNCEMENT: Congratulations to Team Middlebury for winning Planet Forward's Solar Decathlon Contest! You voted 'em so tune into the NBR piece on Oct. 20th, which will feature Middlebury and the team's major innovations. FROM OUR...
2011-10-2103 min
Planet ForwardSecretary Chu Weighs in at the Solar DecathlonTHIS WEEK: Check out this week's webisode where Planet Forward's Frank Sesno interviews Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu on site at the 2011 Solar Decathlon! Chu talks about some of the coolest innovations in the houses, and even wonks out a bit on r values and building materials. STANDINGS: The official DOE final standings for the solar decathlon put the University of Maryland on top (congrats, Terps!) followed by Purdue, New Zealand and Middlebury. But we have our own contest and YOU are the judge. Vote for which team was your favorite at www.PlanetForward.org...
2011-10-0606 min
Planet ForwardSD2011 Trend: Green RoofsTHIS WEEK: Check out this week's webisode where Planet Forward's host Frank Sesno speaks with Don Ferrier, President of Ferrier Custom Homes. Ferrier discusses the costs and benefits of green roofs -- LITERALLY -- some costing up to $20,000. See why Ferrier himself thinks the benefits of this cooling system outweigh the costs. FROM NBR: Have you been watching this solar decathlon stuff and thinking: "Yeah, but does this all really WORK?" Tune in for Planet Forward's PBS Nightly Business Report to learn about some of the coolest innovations at the Solar Decathlon...
2011-10-0310 min
Planet ForwardSolar and the City - Team New York's Solar Decathlon HouseTHIS WEEK: We continue our journey to the Solar Decathlon! The teams are in Washington DC and showing off their homes. Check out Team New York's Roof Pod -- it sits atop a sky rise building and helps generate power. PLUS: Brendan Owens, Planet Forward's newest Expert weighs in on New York's use of bamboo and other new building materials. See more from Brendan and Planet Forward's Experts on our Ask an Expert page. CONTEST: Want to see your favorite Solar Decathlon team featured on Nightly Business Report? LIKE the team on...
2011-09-2603 min
Planet ForwardSolar in the Southern HemisphereTHIS WEEK: In this week's webisode check out the New Zealand team's neat innovations like the hydronic drying cupboard that can dry 6 bath towels in an hour and a half using...water? MORE FROM THE SOLAR DECATHLON: Don't forget to check out all the other Solar Decathlon teams and let us know what you think. LIKE your favorite and it could be PF's next webisode!! We'll feature the team that got the most likes next month on Nightly Business Report! STANDINGS: Right now, Team New York is crushing with more...
2011-09-1903 min
Planet ForwardSolar Decathlon - Tennessee's on TopViewers voted and TENNESSEE is on top in the race for the Solar Decathlon! Check out the Tennessee team's use of solar energy, insulated windows and a remote control iPad in their innovative new approach to a sustainable lifestyle. Also this week, ask expert Bill Worthen what HIS thoughts are on the Tennessee team's Living Light House. GET ON TOP: Want to see your favorite solar decathlon team's video featured here? LIKE them! FROM #SUNNYIDEAS: #Sunnyideas is Planet Forward's Solar Decathlon hashtag. Share your #Sunnyidea and maybe YOU can be featured here...
2011-09-0904 min
Planet ForwardDOE's Solar Decathlon Brings #SunnyIdeas to Planet ForwardThis week, we begin Planet Forward's coverage of the Solar Decathlon! 20 collegiate teams from around the world are designing and building sustainable solar homes. 11 of the teams have submitted their innovations to Planet Forward. In this week's WEBISODE, we take a look at the unique use of water in The University of Maryland's home. WE'VE GOT SPIRIT, HOW 'BOUT YOU? Want to participate in Planet Forward's coverage of the Solar Decathlon? LIKE for your favorite team, VOTE your favorite idea and TWEET #SunnyIdeas MORE ON #SUNNYIDEAS: Planet Forward&apos...
2011-09-0202 min
Planet ForwardBangkok UndergroundIn this week’s WEBISODE we travel to Bangkok to see what they are doing to cope with floods. PF Producer Victoria Riess talks with Porntep Techapaibul, the Deputy Governor of Bangkok.
2011-08-1807 min
Planet ForwardThe Big Uneasy,' The PF Interview with Harry ShearerIn this week's WEBISODE Planet Forward host Frank Sesno sits down with Harry Shearer, the multi-talented comedian who is the voice of more than 21 Simpsons characters and host of his own radio program, "le Show." Shearer, a part-time resident of New Orleans, recently directed a documentary on what he calls the 'hard truths' behind Hurricane Katrina. The Big Uneasy takes a look at the real reasons why New Orleans flooded (hint: think man-made screw-ups, not natural disaster) and how marshlands can be nature's buffer against storms.
2011-08-1812 min
Planet ForwardWind Beneath Their StringsHere is a new way to deliver energy to those who need it. The women in one small community in Guatemala have wind, they just need a way to harness it. Enter enthusiastic students from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. In this week’s WEBISODE, we run their woven wind turbine innovation by Claudio Martinez from the Union of Concerned Scientists. MORE on the UCS: The USC submitted ideas to Planet Forward.org! Check them out here! THEN, submit your own! MORE on the U of Michigan: Students have a bright idea on solar! RELATED: Planet Forward Friend...
2011-08-0509 min
Planet ForwardRising Seas Bring Salty RisksA rising tide may lift all boats, but what does it do to marshlands? In this week’s WEBISODE we showcase NSF funded marine scientist Dr. Nathaniel Weston’s work on how marshes are affected by sea level rise. We also take you on a trip halfway around the world to learn what women in Vietnam are doing to remove salt water from their rice paddies.
2011-07-2804 min
Planet ForwardBringing Experts to the InnovatorsInnovators need feedback to make their great ideas even better. So, we try to connect experts with our PF innovators every chance we get. In our WEBISODE this week, a top architect gives feedback to 3 ideas — green urban rooftops, hemp-based building materials and large-scale passive solar. Bill Worthen, the National Director and Resource Architect for Sustainability at the American Institute of Architects, sat down with Frank Sesno to talk about the pro’s and con’s of each idea.
2011-07-2508 min
Planet ForwardAncient Redwoods’ Message About Climate ChangeWould you climb a 300 foot tree to measure climate change? This week our WEBISODE focuses on some pretty daring work done by a research team from Humboldt State University led by Steve Sillet. The folks at KQED/Quest uploaded a video showing how Steve and his team climb Redwood giants to measure (literally measure, like, with really long measuring tape) the impact of climate change on Earth’s tallest forest. These measurements give Sillet and his team a sense of how trees have historically responded to climate change, and what the future looks like for these treasures.
2011-07-2508 min
Planet ForwardCould Palm Oil Biofuels Work?This WEBISODE focuses on Dom Bosco Catholic University’s biochemistry laboratory in Campo Grande, Brazil. Dom Bosco is experimenting with a plant called bocaiúva, a native palm which could yield a new source of renewable energy.
2011-07-2509 min
Planet ForwardIs Your City HOT? The Benefits of Storm Water ManagementThis week, our WEBISODE focuses on “GreenStreets,” a project from Drexel University Professor and NSF funded scientist, Franco Montalto. Greenstreets are vegetated spaces in cities that help: -Manage Storm Water -Mitigate Air Pollution -Reduce Urban Heat Island Effect
2011-07-2508 min
Planet ForwardEnergy Secretary Bill Nye?Planet Forward met up with Bill Nye at the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards last week. See what the first item on his #EnergyToDo list is. Tell us yours on twitter. (@Planet_Forward, #EnergyToDo)
2011-06-2408 min
Planet ForwardHertz’s EVs Charge Up Car SharingWho knew lessons from preschool could apply to smart communities and our energy solution?! Check out this new initiative in Washington DC that takes the concept of sharing to a whole new level. Would you ditch your ride for one of these shared EVs?PLUS: Watch out for these Rebels! See how Ole Miss is doing on itsbike share program AND: You may be better at sharing than you thought. A ;video
2011-06-0901 min
Planet ForwardTop AIA Architect Talks about LEED Certification and Rebuilding after DisasterCan your community turn tragedy into opportunity? Bill Worthen, American Institute of Architects’ National Director and Resource Architect for Sustainability, sits down with us via skype to talk about LEED certification and how disaster can provide opportunity to build back better.
2011-06-0303 min
Planet ForwardApril 2011 PBS Special HighlightsPlanet Forward’s television special, “The Energy of Innovation,” or what some are calling “Innovation Idol” features some of the best ideas submitted to PlanetForward.org on our energy future. Hundreds submitted. Thousands voted. Two will win.
2011-06-0302 min
Planet ForwardRaise the Roof!In this week’s webisode, we bring you an idea from the National Science Foundation about the benefits of green roofs. Also hear from a Planet Forward member who shows us her small business of painting roofs white for an environmental benefit.
2011-06-0204 min
Planet ForwardWater Water EverywhereThe Rime of the Ancient Mariner may hit a little too close to home for the citizens of Mauritius. In this week’s webisode, take a trip to the small island with the help of Planet Forward member Matt Gray and learn about one way the smart community is trying to fix their water management problem.
2011-06-0202 min
Planet ForwardIntroducing: Smart CommunitiesDo you know of a community that is preparing for climate change? Planet Forward host Frank Sesno introduces our new topic and asks you to share your story!
2011-06-0202 min
Planet ForwardSite Navigation: For more ideas, turn leftIntroducing the All Topics Page! It’s your source for finding ideas in all categories on Planet Forward. Susanna Murley, your Planet Forward web manager shows you how to use it! Have fun exploring!
2011-06-0201 min
Planet ForwardExtra! Extra! Planet Forward’s New FeatureHave you heard the news? Planet Forward’s News Desk allows you to share stories in a different way! Web manager Susanna Murley shows you how…
2011-04-2201 min
Planet ForwardVote for Your Favorite InnovatorIf you saw our ;PBS special , then you know who our studio audience chose to be one of the Planet Forward Innovators of the Year. Not it’s your turn to
2011-04-1501 min
Planet ForwardPlanet Forward PBS Special TeaseGas prices. Nuclear worries. Oil spills.Are there any new energy innovations out there to help us kick our petroleum habit? The answer might lie in a microscopic single-cell plant, a landfill or an iconic building.For the last few months, YOU have shared your innovations to help improve how we use or generate energy.We narrowed down a pool of hundreds to just seven finalists.Who will be named Planet Forward’s Innovator of the Year? Watch and find out!
2011-04-0801 min
Planet ForwardStudents Reflect on their Planet Forward ExperiencePlanet Forward caught up with students from Caldwell College, Columbia University, George Washington University, and University ;of Arkansas at Fayetteville, top vote getters in Planet Forward’s online competition! These students reflect on their experiences with Planet Forward and share what it feels like to be on national television!
2011-04-0801 min
Planet ForwardBackstage with Frank SesnoJust over a week until Planet Forward’s April PBS Special airs. Check your local listings to see when you should tune in! This week, we introduce you to your Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno as he explains his vision for the Planet Forward project and what impact the Innovator of the Year can have!
2011-04-0501 min
Planet ForwardMeet the PanelistsOur April PBS special is right around the corner! Meet the panelists and check your local listings to see when the special is airing in your area. You don’t want to miss Andrew Revkin, New York Times Environment Reporter and Dot.earth blogger, Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, and Thomas Connelly, Chief Innovation Officer of DuPont weigh in on who should be Planet Forward’s Innovator of the Year.
2011-03-2401 min
Planet ForwardGet SET for Planet Forward's PBS SpecialBehind the scenes of Planet Forward’s April PBS Special, hear from the program’s director and watch our set be built before your very eyes! Tune in April 8th 2011 to see the program. Check your local listings for times.
2011-03-2401 min
Planet ForwardMeet Some of the FinalistsWho will be our two Innovators of the Year? At Planet Forward’s April 2011 PBS special, you’ll learn who the live studio audience chose, and then you’ll have a chance to vote on who will be our Online Innovator of the Year! Meet some of the finalists and start to make your picks!
2011-03-2402 min
Planet ForwardTop Online Vote Getters – Who Did YOU Choose?Your viability ratings helped us select 22 nominees, then your votes determined the Top Three Online Vote Getters. These three pieces were chosen by you to be on our April PBS prime time special. Check them out and learn what you can do to help us make the show! Be sure to comment on our ;nominees
2011-02-2502 min
Planet ForwardLightworks: CyanobacteriaArizona State University is a cutting edge research institution. Lightworks is a ground breaking initiative focusing on harnessing the sun and transforming it into energy.
2011-02-2203 min
Planet ForwardThe Phantom of the OutletStudents at the University of Nebraska are developing technology to combat vampire energy and we want to know if you think it’s a good idea. What are your thoughts on these smart houses?
2011-02-1404 min
Visibility 9-11Red Flag - Saudi Government Suspects Protected at Every TurnSoon after the September 11th attacks, the US government actively tried to minimize and oppress information relating to a possible role in the attacks by Saudi Arabia. Ultimately, the 9-11 Commission cleared Saudi Arabia of any role in the terrorist attacks despite many anomalies including the fact that 15 of the 19 high jackers were actually from Saudi Arabia.In December 2002 Congress released its’ Joint Intelligence Committee Inquiry into the 9-11 terrorist attacks. When released, this document contained 28 pages of redacted information that allegedly pointed to foreign state-sponsorship of the attacks, specifically Saudi Arabia. The 9/11 Commission Report failed to ascertain the co...
2011-02-1305 min
Planet ForwardPresident Obama calls for Electric Vehicles and Clean Energy in his State of the Union AddressDuring his State of the Union address, President Obama set a new goal: by 2035, 80 percent of America’s electricity will come from clean energy sources. The President is looking for innovations and investment in renewables, clean coal, nuclear and natural gas.
2011-02-0103 min
Planet ForwardNew Technology Updates Public TransportationErin Parsons and Lexi Combs, Planet Forward members and students at Ole Miss, share an innovation that is making bussing around Mississippi the hot new trend.
2011-01-2802 min
Planet ForwardSolar Artist Sculpts with RenewablesEnvironmental artist Rein Triefeldt calls on more than just stone to make his sculptures. In this week’s webisode, we look at his innovative way of making solar beautiful. Sorry Garden Gnome, these front lawn ornaments aren’t just pretty decoration, they produce energy too.
2011-01-1303 min
Planet ForwardWill the US Go Rogue if Cancun’s Climate Talks Fail?The climate talks have begun in Cancun. How will things fair in comparison to Copenhagen last year? Planet Forward host Frank Sesno chats via skype with environmental reporter Kate Sheppard of Mother Jones to get the latest.
2010-12-1507 min
Planet ForwardFrack to the Future: Natural Gas as a Gateway to RenewablesIn this week's webisode, Planet Forward host Frank Sesno interviews Haynesville Director Gregory Kallenberg about his natural gas film and where gas fits in our energy future.
2010-12-0307 min
Planet ForwardEnergy Insider Answers: What Happens Now?In part 2 of this week’s webisode, Planet Forward host Frank Sesno sits down with President of the ;Alliance of Automobile Manufacturersand former Democratic Congressman Dave McCurdy (D-OK) about Tuesday’s results and the future of energy policy.
2010-11-0513 min
Planet ForwardStrutting their Sustainability Stuff at the White House's GreenGov Symposium (Webisode 214)Planet Forward hosted a LIVE event during the White House's GreenGov Symposium, a conference focused on making all levels of government more sustainable. PF Host Frank Sesno led a great discussion between the esteemed panel (Laura Ipsen of Cisco, Mayor Ralph Becker of Salt Lake City, HUD Deputy Secy. Ron Sims and the SBA's Sean Greene) and 6 employees eager to show that their agency (including the National Archives, featured here) could go green.
2010-10-1308 min
Planet ForwardCongressional Insider: Don't Count the Climate Bill Out (Webisode 210)What’s the latest in environmental policy? We’re taking a break from this month's green business theme to give you the scoop from a real Washington insider. Planet Forward host Frank Sesno interviews Carol Werner, Executive Director of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute about the who and how in environmental policy when Congress returns next week.
2010-09-1304 min
Planet Forward20M Plug-In Hybrids on the Roads in 5 Years (Webisode 124)Planet Forward host Frank Sesno talks with Commissioner Mark Spitzer, of the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission about how the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may finally lead to commercialization of plug-in hybrids.
2010-06-1504 min
Planet ForwardRoping the Wind (Webisode 122)At our April 20 event, Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno, screened a video for the audience and our panel, and then we asked our panel what they thought of the ideas brought forward in the video. See the video and then watch their response...which may surprise you. Panelists (in the order they speak): -Dr. Dan Lashoff (NRDC) -Kate Sheppard (Mother Jones) -Ana Unruh-Cohen (Select Committee on Energy Independence & Global Warming -Jim Connaughton (Constellation Energy) Video produced by Nacho Corbella for "Powering a Nation" University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2010-06-0208 min
Planet ForwardNational Wildlife Federation's Miles Grant Reports on the Gulf Oil SpillPlanet Forward host, Frank Sesno, interviews Miles Grant, of the National Wildlife Federation, on the economic and environmental impacts he witnessed on his recent trip to visit the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
2010-05-2608 min
Planet ForwardEPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Live Interview (4 of 4) (Webisode 119)EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson talks live to Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno, about her agenda to tackle the extreme prevalence of unregulated chemicals in our daily lives, about what initially drew her to the environmental movement and about what college students today can do to get involved and make a difference to their environment.
2010-05-0108 min
Planet ForwardEPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Live Interview (3 of 4) (Webisode 118)EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson talks live to Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno, about the need to listen as well as speak when engaging in the environmental debate.
2010-04-3006 min
Planet ForwardGod Save the Climate (Webisode 106)Planet Forward host Frank Sesno asks the question, what role should religious institutions play in addressing issues of climate change? In answer, one filmmaker from UNC's "Powering a Nation" initiative explores how religious leaders are grappling with climate change and what they feel their responsibility should be both to the earth and to their flock.
2010-04-2903 min
Planet ForwardEPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Live Interview (2 of 4) (Webisode 117)EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson talks live to Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno, about regulation vs. legislation, a coming price on carbon, and whether South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham should "chill."
2010-04-2909 min
Planet ForwardEPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Live Interview (1 of 4) (Webisode 116)EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson talks to Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno, in front of a live studio audience at our "A Time to Change? event." Hear what she thinks the role of the EPA should be in a climate bill and how innovation can be spurred by better regulation.
2010-04-2808 min
Planet ForwardRobert Stone Tells The History of Earth Day on PBS (Webisode 115)Planet Forward host Frank Sesno sits down with "Earth Days" director Robert Stone which "tells the back story of how we arrived at this point" and what lessons can be learned from past successes and failures. "Earth Days" airs nationally on PBS on April 19 - check local listings.
2010-04-1906 min
Planet ForwardAbercrombie & Fitch + Weight Watchers Make the CRO's Blacklist (Webisode 114)Welcome to the Blacklist. Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno, interviews Richard Crespin, the head of the Corporate Responsibility Officer's Association, about their release of the first ever CRO Blacklist. See who else made the list and why they're on it in the first place.
2010-04-1404 min
Planet ForwardRobert Stone, Director of "Earth Days", Takes Member Questions (Webisode 113)Planet Forward Host, Frank Sesno, poses questions from the Planet Forward community to Robert Stone, director of the American Experience documentary film "Earth Days". Stone says "the great mistake of the environmental movement was when it got into a conflict with big business... because business will always win," and that "the environmental movement needs to get away from harping about climate change and get on to the business of energy and things positive."Earth Days premieres on Facebook, April 11 and on PBS, April 19. Check local listings
2010-04-1205 min
Planet ForwardRobert Kenner (Director of "Food, Inc.") Takes Member Questions (Webisode 111)Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno, poses questions from the Planet Forward community to Robert Kenner, producer/director of the film Food, Inc. Food, Inc. premieres as a part of the P.O.V. independent film series April 21 on local PBS stations around the country.
2010-03-2506 min
Planet ForwardBusiness + Stealth Greening = Fail (Webisode 109)Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno, talks with George Washington University business professor and Planet Forward member, Mark Starik, about what businesses can and should do to reduce their carbon footprint.
2010-03-0905 min
Planet ForwardGold, Silver, Bronze, Green (Webisode 107)Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno, talks via Skype with Jack Hidary, venture capitalist and founder of the Freedom Prize. Hidary discusses Vancouver's efforts to host a 'green' Olympics and talks about what other cities could do to similarly reduce their carbon footprint.
2010-02-2509 min
Planet ForwardThomas Friedman Discusses the Climate Crisis (Webisode 104)Author and columnist Thomas Friedman is interviewed by Frank Sesno. The discussion ranges from Copenhagen to the "green revolution".A webisode from Planet Forward. Visit us at www.planetforward.org
2010-02-0105 min
Planet ForwardThomas Friedman Takes Your Questions (Webisode 103)Author and columnist Thomas Friedman is interviewed by Frank Sesno. The user-submitted questions range from issues concerning the environment to energy policy.A webisode from Planet Forward. Visit us at www.planetforward.org
2010-02-0104 min
GW Presidential InsightsColonials Weekend 2007 For the Record: A Conversation with President Steven Knapp, Oct. 13, 2007A conversation with GW President Steven Knapp hosted by CNN's Frank Sesno highlights the University's Sixth Annual Colonials Weekend.
2007-10-2400 min