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The Circular Coffee BreakChristmas SpecialIn this Christmas special of the Circular Coffee Break, Michael Hanf explores what the holiday season looks like through the lens of circularity. From gift wrapping and waste, to circular design and community traditions, the episode reflects on how small, thoughtful choices can reduce pressure and add meaning to Christmas.Featuring short perspectives from TOMRA, Circular&Co, and WWF Germany, this episode shows how circular practices often emerge naturally during the holidays, not out of obligation, but from a desire for simplicity, connection, and care.Wishing you a thoughtful and circular Christmas.
2025-12-2310 min
The Future of SustainabilityThe Future of Project Management is RegenerativeHow do we move from high-level sustainability ambitions to real impact in daily project work? In this episode of the Future of Sustainability podcast, host Michael Hanf speaks with Dr. Joel Carboni, Founder and President of GPM Global, and a pioneer in embedding sustainability directly into project management practice.Joel shares how his journey began as what he calls an “accidental project manager.” With a background in technology and local government projects, he saw that cost and schedule were managed in detail, but environmental and social impacts were barely addressed. That insight led him to create the...
2025-12-1628 min
The Circular Coffee Break#72 - Venturing to Accelerate Circular InnovationIn this episode of the Circular Coffee Break, Michael Hanf speaks with Costas Papaikonomou, co-founder of Una Terra, a 200-million-euro early growth venture capital fund investing in solutions that accelerate the shift to a more circular and regenerative economy. Costas brings more than twenty-five years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, innovation consulting, and entrepreneurship. He has helped global consumer goods companies turn creative thinking into real products that work at scale. Today he applies the same hands-on mindset to impact investing.The conversation explores what it truly takes to finance the transition to a circular world. Costas...
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Willkommen im Circular Valley - Der Podcast für KreislaufwirtschaftWelche Rolle spielen Events und Kooperation für die Kreislaufwirtschaft? – Michael Hanf über das Circular Valley Forum, den Circular Coffee Break Podcast und eine finnische Perspektive auf Circular Economy in DeutschlandHerzlich willkommen im Circular Valley –das ist der Podcast für die Kreislaufwirtschaft.
In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Michael Hanf, Podcaster („Circular Coffee Break“ & „Future of Sustainability“), Unternehmer und Nachhaltigkeitsexperte. Er lebt in Finnland, dem ersten Land mit einer nationalen Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie, und gibt inspirierende Einblicke in die Circular-Economy-Landschaft in Deutschland und Europa. Wir blicken aufs Circular Valley Forum zurück, diskutieren systemische Entwicklungen und die Bedeutung von Austausch über Branchen- und Ländergrenzen hinweg. Michael zeigt, wie kleine Initiativen, Netzwerke und persönliches Engagement große Veränderungen anstoßen können – und welchen Beitrag jeder von uns...
2025-12-0900 min
The Future of SustainabilityEvolving Capitalism Through Shared ProsperityHow can communities design systems that create prosperity for people, business, and the planet? In this episode of the Circular Coffee Break podcast, host Michael Hanf speaks with Barri Harris and Shane Lapp, Co-Leads of Circularity.One, a whole-systems initiative in British Columbia that is pioneering new approaches to community enterprise.Shane, an engineer turned community entrepreneur, and Barri, a former CFO and transformation consultant, share how their experiences in energy and finance led them to co-create a community enterprise framework. Their model blends private and community ownership, shared governance, and distributed decision-making to reimagine how...
2025-12-0234 min
The Circular Coffee Break#71 - CCB on the Road: Slush 2025 SpecialIn this special Circular Coffee Break episode recorded live at Slush 2025 in Helsinki, host Michael Hanf explores how circular innovation is moving from vision to implementation across Europe. While circularity was not a headline theme this year, it was noticeably more present, reflected in the founders shaping new solutions in energy storage, materials, electronics, chemistry, agriculture, and even space.Across seven conversations, listeners hear directly from the innovators building practical, scalable circular models. From second-life batteries and plastic-free hemp materials to circular smartphones, regenerative filters made from human hair, bio-based polyols, recyclable paper coatings, and responsible...
2025-11-2630 min
The Circular Coffee Break#70 - CCB on the Road: Circular Valley Forum 2025Circularity is accelerating, and the 2025 Circular Valley Forum in Wuppertal offered a vivid snapshot of how fast the transition is unfolding. The event brought together leaders from industry, science, public institutions, startups and civil society. The atmosphere was buzzing with energy, ideas and a shared determination to turn circular concepts into real action.In this special episode of the Circular Coffee Break Podcast, we bring together conversations from across the Forum to explore what circularity looks like in practice today. Each voice offers a different window into the transition, and together they reveal how interconnected and...
2025-11-1957 min
The Circular Coffee Break#69 - The Future of Play: Designing for a Circular WorldIn this episode of The Circular Coffee Break, host Michael Hanf speaks with Kate Reimann, Founder and CEO of Rogue Wave Toys, about how a single day at the beach led to a breakthrough in sustainable design.When a wave swept her children’s plastic toys out to sea, Kate decided to rethink what play could look like in a world drowning in plastic. The result was Rogue Wave Toys, a company creating durable, compostable beach toys made from biopolymers, plastics made from plants instead of petroleum.Together, Michael and Kate discuss:...
2025-11-1233 min
The Future of SustainabilityBuilding a wave of consensus for climate actionHow do you talk about climate change in a way that opens minds instead of shutting down conversations?In this episode of the Future of Sustainability podcast, host Michael Hanf speaks with Kathleen Biggins, President and Founder of C-Change Conversations, a nonprofit dedicated to creating science-based, nonpartisan dialogue about climate change.Since founding C-Change in 2014, Kathleen has led the development of the C-Change Primer, a widely acclaimed multimedia presentation that has reached more than 23,000 people in 33 states and abroad. Rather than presenting climate change as a partisan or abstract environmental issue, the Primer...
2025-11-0433 min
The Circular Coffee Break#68 - Sustainable from grapes to glass!In this episode of The Circular Coffee Break, host Michael Hanf sits down with Allison Jordan, Executive Director of the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) and Vice President of Environmental Affairs at the Wine Institute.For more than two decades, Allison has helped turn California into a global model for sustainable winegrowing. Today, over 2,600 vineyards and wineries, representing more than 90 percent of the state’s wine production, are certified sustainable. But behind those numbers lies a story about collaboration, resilience, and rethinking how a centuries-old industry can thrive in a changing world.Together, Mi...
2025-10-2933 min
The Circular Coffee Break#67 - CCB on the Road: Nothing Wasted - Biomethane and Europe's Circular FutureRecorded live at the European Biogas Conference during European Biomethane Week 2025, this special episode of The Circular Coffee Break explores how biogas and biomethane are driving Europe’s transition to a truly circular economy.Biomethane connects energy, waste management, and nutrient recovery — turning residues into clean energy and valuable resources. In this episode, policymakers, researchers, financiers, and innovators share how Europe can scale biomethane to strengthen competitiveness, resilience, and climate neutrality.Featuring insights from:Daniel Mes (European Commission) on how biomethane fits into Europe’s competitiveness and clean industrial strategy.Mats Eklund (Linköp...
2025-10-221h 00
The Circular Coffee Break#66 - Turning Waste Into Value with Circular&Co.What does it take to design products that turn today’s waste into tomorrow’s resource? In this episode of the Circular Coffee Break, host Michael Hanf sits down with Dan Dicker, Founder and CEO of Circular&Co., to explore how circular design principles can move from idea to practice.Dan began his career as a designer at Dyson, where he experienced the thrill of blue sky innovation. Yet when he proposed using recycled materials, the idea was dismissed as impractical due to cost and supply chain risks. That rejection inspired him to start his own comp...
2025-10-1540 min
The Circular Coffee BreakCCB On the Road: Impact Day 2025 - Turning Ambition into ImpactFor this special CCB on the Road edition, the Circular Coffee Break team packed the microphones and joined Impact Day 2025 in Tallinn — Northern Europe’s largest sustainability and impact event.Across two days of lively discussions, we sat down with innovators, policy leaders, and changemakers who are redefining how circularity, finance, and leadership come together to build a more sustainable world.Each conversation explores a simple but powerful question:👉 How do we turn impact into action?From the trading floors of Nasdaq to regenerative farms, from MIT labs to hote...
2025-10-131h 18
The Circular Coffee BreakCCB on the Road: Circular Valley Forum 2025The CCB Podcast is partnering with the Circular Valley Forum 2025, which takes place on November 14th in Wuppertal under the theme “Partnerships for a Circular Economy.”In this teaser, Michael speaks with Carsten Gerhardt, founder of Circular Valley and Chairman of the Circular Valley Foundation. He shares what makes the Forum a unique platform for collaboration and what participants can look forward to at this year’s event.Tune in for a first glimpse of the conversations and insights that will shape our special live episode from the Forum. Hosted on Acast...
2025-10-0807 min
The Circular Coffee Break#65 - Biodegradable Pathways: Rethinking the Future of PolyesterPolyester and nylon dominate the textile industry because they are affordable, durable, and versatile. But these same materials are also among the leading sources of microplastic pollution worldwide, from the clothes we wear to the carpets beneath our feet. Addressing this challenge is complex, but innovation is beginning to provide new answers.In this episode of The Circular Coffee Break, host Michael Hanf is joined by Andrea Ferris, Co-Founder and CEO of Intrinsic Advanced Materials and co-inventor of a breakthrough technology designed to embed biodegradable pathways into synthetic fibers. The result: textiles that retain the strength...
2025-10-0131 min
The Future of SustainabilityExtreme H: Motorsport Meets Hydrogen InnovationCan motorsport help fast-track the hydrogen economy? And what does it take to build the world’s first hydrogen-powered off-road racing series from the ground up?In this episode of The Future of Sustainability podcast, host Michael Hanf speaks with Ali Russell, Managing Director of Extreme H, the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport championship, launching in 2025. Building on the success of Extreme E and Formula E, Extreme H is more than a race. It is a testbed for innovation, a global media platform, and a bold experiment in sustainable mobility.Together, we explore how...
2025-09-2332 min
The Circular Coffee Break#64 - Rethinking Design: Embracing the Circular-ish MindsetWhat does it really take to design for circularity? And how do we balance ambition with the messy realities of business and innovation?In this episode of The Circular Coffee Break, host Michael Hanf sits down with Joe Iles, Circular Design Programme Lead at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, to explore the evolving role of design in driving the transition towards a circular economy. Joe has been with the Foundation since 2011 and has become one of the most recognized voices in circular design, working with companies, designers, and innovators around the world.Together, they...
2025-09-1735 min
The Circular Coffee Break#63 - Brewed with Fazer Rescued BreadWhat happens when a 130-year-old food company decides to turn its waste into value? In this episode of The Circular Coffee Break, we sit down with Juhani Sibakov, Head of Innovation at Fazer Bakery Finland, and Katariina Rommi, Senior Manager at Fazer Lab, to uncover how Fazer is reimagining food waste—and turning surplus bread into a circular innovation success story.At the heart of the discussion is Fazer’s latest creation: Brewed with Fazer Rescued Bread, a new craft beer developed in collaboration with Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery. The twist? It’s made using surplus rye bread...
2025-09-0333 min
The Future of SustainabilityThe Climate Question: The Role of Journalism in an Era of ChangeHow can climate journalism cut through the noise, overcome climate fatigue, and help us make sense of a rapidly changing world?In this episode of The Future of Sustainability podcast, host Michael Hanf is joined by Graihagh Jackson, Senior Broadcast Journalist at the BBC and the voice behind The Climate Question, the BBC’s flagship programme on climate change.With a background in science communication and a passion for storytelling, Graihagh shares how she and her team bring complex climate topics to life. From covering electric mobility in Delhi to the emotional realities of ch...
2025-08-2633 min
The Circular Coffee Break#62 - The Business of Circularity - Building Circular Systems in the NordicsWhat does it take to move circular economy from concept to commercial reality?In this episode of The Circular Coffee Break, host Michael Hanf sits down with Kalle Saarimaa, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at NG Nordic, to explore how circularity is being scaled across industrial and municipal systems. With decades of experience across the Nordic waste, recycling, and circular solutions space, including senior roles at Fortum and Ekokem, Kalle offers one of the most grounded, strategic perspectives on how to operationalize circularity at scale.As COO of one of the...
2025-08-2035 min
The Circular Coffee Break#61 - The Circular Economy OutlookHow far have Nordic companies really come on their circular journey?In this episode, Michel Bajuk (Cradlenet, Nordic Circular Hotspot) and Marcus Linder (RISE) unpack key insights from the Nordic Circular Economy Outlook 2024. From strategy gaps to measurable impact, we explore the first data-driven snapshot of how publicly listed Nordic firms are progressing on circularity and where they need to go next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-0633 min
The Circular Coffee Break#60 - Circular Strategies for SuccessAnne Raudaskoski, co-founder of circular design consultancy Ethica and author of Circular Strategies for Success, shares how companies can embed circularity across products, services, and business models. From mindset shifts to design frameworks, this episode offers a hopeful, hands-on guide for driving real impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-2332 min
The Circular Coffee Break#59 - CIRCULAZE: Circular Innovation at the EdgeNatascha Zeljko, Co-founder of CIRCULAZE, shares how her platform is accelerating the circular economy through radical cross-industry collaboration. From spotlighting groundbreaking startups to convening corporates, investors, and universities, Natascha discusses what it takes to drive real transformation and why circularity is key to the future of business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-0932 min
The Circular Coffee Break#58 - The Circular Path from WCEF to COP30What role can circular economy play in global climate action? In this episode, Tuuli Hietaniemi, Senior Lead at SITRA, joins us to discuss key takeaways from the World Circular Economy Forum 2025 and the road to COP30. We explore circularity as a tool for climate implementation, the evolving role of national policies, and how businesses can prepare for what's ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-0229 min
The Circular Coffee BreakCCB on the Road: Glass Performance Days 2025In this special episode recorded at Glass Performance Days 2025, we talk with Sophie Pennetier, Graham Dodd, Linda Hildebrand, and Bertrand Cazes about circular design, material reuse, policy frameworks, and the future of sustainable facades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-301h 02
Am Telefon ist noch Milch#172: Schnapsidee auf zwei Rädern ohne (Wasch)Lappen - Dazu: Interview mit Sänger Michael SchulteDer Wochenrückblick von Apfel & Hanft
Unsere Morgenmänner Thomas Apfel und Torsten Hanft blicken immer am Freitag auf ihre Woche zurück. Themen die nicht nur die beiden sondern die Welt und das RadioEINS-Land bewegt haben. Dabei blicken sie natürlich auf alles um sich rum, also in die Landkreis Coburg, Kronach und Lichtenfels. Dazu gibt es viele Berichte und Interviews, auch unser Hanft mit seinem Küpser Dialekt gehört mittlerweile regelmäßig dazu. Auch die bekannten Studien die Thomas Apfel parat hält, sind ein klassischer Bestandteil des Podcasts. Die beiden waren auch schon im Markt Küps im S...
2025-06-2747 min
The Circular Coffee Break#57 - Scaling Circularity in Plastics - Indorama Ventures StyleHarsha Reddy, Global Head of Sustainability at Indorama Ventures, shares how one of the world’s largest PET producers is scaling circularity from the inside out. From building recycling capacity to shifting corporate mindsets, Harsha reveals what it really takes to lead transformation in the chemical industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-2537 min
The Circular Coffee Break#56 - Brewing Change: Tchibo's Journey Toward CircularityKristina Kölling, Head of Environment & Circular Economy at Tchibo, shares how one of Germany’s most iconic retail brands is embedding circularity across its diverse product portfolio, from textiles to electronics. She explains the thinking behind Tchibo’s Circular Solutions Lab, how internal education has fueled transformation, and why good products from a good company still matter most to customers. Discover how circular design, business model innovation, and co-creation with consumers are shaping Tchibo’s future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-1131 min
The Circular Coffee Break#55 - More than a Game: Circular Thinking at FC St. PauliIn the latest episode, Michael sits down with Mikko Pihavaara, Head of Sales Partnerships & Hospitality at FC St. Pauli. Mikko shares how one of football’s most values-driven clubs approaches partnerships, hospitality, and community engagement through a circular and sustainable lens. They explore the unique identity of FC St. Pauli, the role of authentic collaboration in sports, and how football can serve as a powerful platform for driving cultural and environmental change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-2829 min
The Circular Coffee BreakCCB Goes Live - WCEF 2025 Studio Helsinki at ARKI 135Recorded live at ARKI 135 as part of WCEF 2025 Studio Helsinki, this special episode brings together Woamy, Lumene, and Fazer to explore how circularity is reshaping packaging, beauty, and food. From regulatory shifts to breakthrough collaborations, hear how startups and industry leaders are scaling sustainable innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-2658 min
The Circular Coffee Break#54 - Circular Gap Report 2025Alvaro Conde, lead author of the Circularity Gap Report 2025, breaks down why the world’s circularity rate has dropped to just 6.9% and what that means for business, policy, and the planet. He explores why circular strategies are struggling to scale, how linear systems remain deeply entrenched, and what companies can do to unlock value through circular innovation. Hear how collaboration, data, and mindset shifts can close the gap and build a more resilient global economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-1435 min
The Circular Coffee Break#53 - German Industry’s Path to Circular CompetitivenessIn the latest episode, Michael sits down with Dr. Claas Oehlmann, who leads the Circular Economy initiative at the Federation of German Industries (BDI). Claas shares how German industries are integrating circularity into business strategy, balancing regulatory challenges with economic opportunities. They discuss key enablers like eco-design, secondary raw materials, and circular business models, shaping the future of industrial competitiveness and sustainability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-3036 min
The Circular Coffee Break#52 - From Waste to Wealth: The Circular Platform EconomyIn this episode, Michael sits down with Peter Evans, a global expert on circular platforms and digital strategy. They explore how platforms are reshaping commerce, driving over $1 trillion in circular transactions annually. From resale and reuse to AI-powered tools and digital product passports, Peter shares key trends, challenges, and what’s next for circular tech and business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-1636 min
The Circular Coffee Break#51 - Flying in Circles: Finnair's Journey to Circular AviationMichael is joined by Tarja Koski, Senior Sustainability Manager at Finnair, to explore how the airline is embedding circularity into its operations. From reducing waste in in-flight catering to extending aircraft component lifecycles and dismantling planes for reuse, Finnair is rethinking sustainability beyond emissions. Tarja shares key insights on regulatory challenges, industry collaboration, and the potential of synthetic fuels in shaping a more circular future for aviation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0227 min
The Circular Coffee Break#50 - Transforming waste to wealth with circularity in VietnamMichael Hanf is joined by Quan Nguyen, Director of the Institute for Circular Economy Development (ICED) and Associate Professor at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM). Quan shares his journey from environmental hydrology to circular economy leadership, offering insights into Vietnam’s bold steps toward circularity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-1930 min
The Circular Coffee Break#49 - AI powering circular valueMichael Hanf sits down with Dominik Patzelt, Director of Business Development at VCG.AI, a German deep-tech startup revolutionizing circularity with AI. In this engaging conversation, Dominik shares how VCG.AI is transforming industrial byproducts and sidestreams into valuable resources using AI and big data—helping industries achieve net-zero emissions while advancing circular economy practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-0530 min
The Circular Coffee Break#48 - From waste to Hope: reinventing fashion with circularityMichael Hanf is joined by Jan Timm Utecth, CEO at Globe Hope, a pioneer in sustainable fashion and design. Globe Hope has been transforming discarded materials into innovative, high-quality fashion products for over two decades. Jan shares how the company’s approach to circularity has evolved, blending design, durability, and purpose to redefine the textile industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-1938 min
The Circular Coffee Break#47 - How Circular is the World Economic Forum?Michael is joined by Harald Friedl, a circular economy pioneer and changemaker with over a decade of experience driving systemic change. Fresh from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Harald shares key insights on the state of circularity, the role of leadership, and the innovations shaping a more regenerative future. They explore the latest trends in AI, digital product passports, and circular financing models, as well as Harald's vision for a world of waste-free cities and carbon-neutral industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-0527 min
The Circular Coffee Break#46 - Engineering a greener future: Circularity in heavy industryMichael Hanf is joined by Anniina Virta-Toikka, VP of Sustainability at Konecranes. Anniina discusses Konecranes’ journey toward circularity and sustainability, sharing insights on how this Finnish crane manufacturer is embedding circular economy principles across its operations. They explore innovative approaches, from modular design and retrofitting to remanufacturing and sustainable supply chain practices, all aimed at extending product life and minimising emissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-2231 min
The Circular Coffee Break#45 - Accelerating circularity: shaping the Nordic transitionMichael Hanf is joined by Elin Bergman, known as the Circular Economy Queen of Sweden, and Circular Impact Officer at CradleNet. Elin shares the remarkable journey of CradleNet, one of the world’s oldest circular economy networks, and the evolution of the circular economy landscape in Sweden. They delve into the impact of new EU standards on circularity, the rise of secondhand markets, and the key role of Nordic Circular Hotspot in fostering collaboration across borders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-0827 min
The Circular Coffee BreakHoliday special - 2024Thank you for the wonderful year 2024! We wish you the happiest holidays and a relaxing end of the year. We welcome you back with Season 3 on the 8th of January, 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-2503 min
The Circular Coffee Break#44 - Turning food surplus into value with ResQ ClubMichael Hanf is joined by Kalle Määttä, Chief Growth Officer at ResQ Club. Together, they explore the journey of ResQ Club—a Finnish pioneer in reducing food waste through an innovative app connecting consumers with surplus food from restaurants, grocery stores, and even wholesalers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1134 min
The Circular Coffee BreakSpecial Episode - Slush 2024In this Special Episode we had the honor of capturing the freshest insights from 8 visionary guests, live from the heart of the action at Slush. Over the next 40 minutes, you'll discover groundbreaking StartUps reshaping industries and their unique perspectives on the evolving world of circularity.From revolutionary materials to tech-driven sustainability, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about innovation and impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-2740 min
The Circular Coffee Break#43 - Orchestrating systemic change in circular cities and regionsMichael Hanf and his guest Karoliina Tuukkanen, Senior Specialist at Kiertotalous Pirkanmaa or KIPI operated by Ecofellows, explore the role of cities and regions in driving the circular economy forward, particularly through public-private collaboration. They dive into how municipalities can create conditions for circular markets, share success stories like land allocation criteria for sustainable building projects, and discuss how collaboration between businesses and public entities is essential for systemic change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-1332 min
The Circular Coffee Break#42 - Driving climate action through circular designMichael Hanf and his guest Päivi Koivisto VP of Sustainability at Kalmar, dive into how Kalmar is integrating circular economy principles into the heavy machinery industry. They discuss Kalmar’s approach to product durability, modularity, and using recycled materials, share insights into transitioning to electric fleets, and explore the collaborative role of partners in achieving long-term sustainability goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-3028 min
The Circular Coffee Break#41 - Circular success: innovate, test, transformMichael Hanf and his guest Justus Kammüller, Senior Manager Sustainable Business & Markets at One Planet Business by WWF, explore the One Planet Business Framework and the Circular Economy Business Assessment. They discuss the common challenges in the transition towards circularity, elaborate on some strategies companies have implemented to overcome the adoption of CE principles and explore how WWF Germany supports businesses in fostering the mindset and operational changes necessary for a circular shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-1634 min
The Circular Coffee Break#40 - From waste to wisdom: reducing resource useMichael Hanf and his guest Jonas Aechtner, Senior Project Manager Circular Economy, WWF Germany, explore the Circular Economy Model Germany developed by WWF Germany. They discuss the key questions the model addresses, dive deep into various factors crucial in the model such as sector selection, interactions, and central indicators, and explore how the information from the Circular Economy Model Germany study is used and what is yet to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-0232 min
The Circular Coffee Break#39 - Powering Africa's mobility shift with EV infrastructureMichael Hanf and his guest Michael Maas, CEO at Zimi Charge, explore the world of EV charging in Africa. They dive into the challenges and opportunities in building EV charging infrastructure in Africa, highlight Zimi’s efforts to drive sustainable fleet electrification, and share forward-looking perspectives on how electric mobility will shape the region’s future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-1826 min
The Circular Coffee Break#38 - Circular supply chains require partnerships to workMichael Hanf and his guest Edward Blomstedt, Founder & CEO at Combi Works, explore the world of the Factory-as-a-Service model and Supply Chain Services. They highlight the impact on circularity and sustainability these business models enable, explore the future developments for FaaS & SCS solutions, and share advice with other companies looking to transition towards more sustainable manufacturing & supply chain practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-0433 min
The Circular Coffee Break#37 - Net negative: unlocking Africa's potentialMichael Hanf and his guests Jack Kimani, Founding CEO, and Matthew Hill, Green Industrialisation Senior Associate at Climate Action Platform for Africa, explore the world of climate action on the African continent. They discuss a variety of initiatives CAP-A has taken to affect sustainability efforts in Africa significantly, shed light on different strategies CAP-A employs to foster collaboration between different sectors and discuss the role of international partnerships in enhancing the effectiveness of climate action in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-2138 min
The Circular Coffee Break#36 - Let's twice hyperlocal e-commerceMichael Hanf and his guest Henry Beniard, COO at TWICE Commerce, explore the world of e-commerce. They discuss the transition from linear to circular models, highlight the many ways TWICE leverages data analytics to be more circular, and explore the future of e-commerce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-0734 min
The Circular Coffee BreakHalftime reflections & outlook 2024We at #TheCircularCoffeeBreak want to thank you for the fruitful conversations and the 1st half of season 2! We are taking a well-deserved vacation during July but we want to extend our gratitude to you, listeners, and our guests on the show. We are leaving you with a little sneak peek at the upcoming half a year, so make sure to listen to our vacation message! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-2406 min
The Circular Coffee Break#35 - CIRPASS - Setting the stage for digital product passport PART 2In the second part of the CIRPASS episode, Michael Hanf and his guests Vincenzo Renda and Francesca Poggiali discuss how DPPs relate to the broader goal of digital transformation in Europe, reflect on the insights and challenges that arose from the project, and explore how and if the project will influence policy-making in the area of DPPs and digital competitiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1019 min
The Circular Coffee Break#35 - CIRPASS: Setting the stage for digital product passport PART 1Michael Hanf and his guests Vincenzo Renda from DigitalEurope and Francesca Poggiali from GS1, take a closer look at the CIRPASS project. They discuss the legal and voluntary requirements in the context of the CIRPASS project, discuss the emerging DPP-related pilots, and explain the role of identification schemes in the CIRPASS project and why they are crucial for the deployment of DPPs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-2632 min
The Circular Coffee Break#34 - Sorting out the textile equationMichael Hanf and his guest Johanna Stemberger, VP of Operations at @Tomra textiles, explore textiles & recycling at TOMRA. They discuss the role of TOMRA in revolutionising recycling technologies with sensor-based solutions, explore the challenges and opportunities in the textile industry, and highlight the necessity of regulation and partnerships in scaling up recycling efforts.circularcoffeebreak.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-1238 min
The Circular Coffee Break#33 - Doing good and getting paid for itMichael Hanf and his guest Terhi Vapola, Managing Partner & Founder at Greencode Ventures, explore the world of Venture Capital concerning the circular economy. They discuss the difficulty of balancing the importance of financial returns and the environmental impact in investment decisions and explore the different stakeholders and their roles in the transition towards CE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-2937 min
The Circular Coffee Break#32 - Pioneering the strategic shift to circularity in textilesMichael Hanf and his guest Kati Pallasaho, SVP Strategy & Sustainability at Lindström, explore how Lindström approaches circular economy. They discuss the goals, challenges, opportunities, and initiatives that are ongoing or starting at Lindström, how the company manages all the different stakeholders within the company and between partners, and explore what product-as-a-service means in practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1534 min
The Circular Coffee Break#31 - WCEF - creating a platform for a just circular transitionMichael Hanf and his guests Reetta Kohonen, Sustainability Solutions Specialist at Sitra, and Hatty Cooper, Strategy & Impact Director at Circle Economy Foundation, have a chat about the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2024. They discuss the impacts and underlying motivations for WCEF, explore what it takes to organise an event of such magnitude, and highlight the key takeaways from the various events this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-3034 min
The Circular Coffee Break#30 - Sustainable water management, one drop at a timeMichael Hanf and his guest Rasmus Pinomaa, Director of Corporate Sustainability at Kemira, discuss how traditional value chains need to change to transition towards circularity, explore practical applications such as enhancing resource efficiency in water treatment processes, and highlight the importance of tracking and measuring the progress of initiatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1734 min
The Circular Coffee Break#29 - Re-wiring our brains to be more circularMichael Hanf and his guest Karel J. Golta, Founder and CEO at Indeed Innovation GmbH, discuss ways for companies to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility, the role of collaboration in advancing CE practices, and explore the challenges in the mainstream adoption of circular practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-0331 min
The Circular Coffee Break#28 - Energizing battery lifecycle with dataMichael Hanf and his guest Harri Nieminen, Co-creation manager at VTT, dive into the Sustainable Industry X (SIX) initiatives. They discuss the battery life-cycle data utilisation and related challenges, what is needed from the privacy standpoint in data sharing, and what kind of business models can encourage companies to participate in battery life-cycle practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-2023 min
The Circular Coffee Break#27 - Innovation - bridging the sustainability gapMichael Hanf and his guest Dr. Sara Lindeman, Founder and Managing Partner at Leapfrog Projects, explore the role of innovation in driving systemic change, talk about the challenges and opportunities of conducting interdisciplinary and action-oriented research in emerging markets, and explore what is the state of change today in the Nordics when it comes to societal transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-0637 min
The Circular Coffee Break#26 - Making your core circularMichael Hanf and his guest Heidi Peltonen, VP of Sustainability at Outokumpu, discuss the targets the company has set for circularity and sustainability, explore how the circular economy is developing in the industry, and talk about how green transition and impacts are created for example through partnerships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-2134 min
The Urbanista24. Circular economy is NOT only waste managementHei! Welcome to The Urbanista. Season 2The podcast for urban designers and city planners where we discuss about city water management and sustainable urban development. In this episode we talk with Michael Hanf - Lead, Sustainable Business at VTT and host of The Circular Coffee Break podcast, where he talks about all the things related to circular economy and beyond. In this episode with Michael we have covered several important topics: The correct definition of the Circular Economy Challenges in Circular EconomyConsumer Engagement in Circular EconomyCircular Economy in Urban Planning The power of our soci...
2024-02-0955 min
The Circular Coffee Break#25 - Handprint or footprint, that is the questionMichael Hanf and his guest Olli Helppi discuss how the handprint concept has been developed, explore two cases in which the positive impacts were assessed, and explore what are some of the ways companies can influence their foot- and handprint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-0733 min
Das VCA Hanf GesprächDas VCA Hanf Gespräch Folge 36 - chronische Schmerzen nach Bandscheibenvorfall - MichaelIn der neuen Folge des VCA Hanf Gespräch spreche ich mit Michael.
Er ist Politikwissenschaftler und Kommunikationsberater. Er leitet eine Agentur, die Strategie, Kommunikation und Politik vereint. Im Jahr 2019 hatte er einen Bandscheibenvorfall, der erst konservativ behandelt wurde und dann aber operiert werden musste. Trotz der Operation litt er immer wieder unter starken Schmerzen. Wie es dazu kam, dass er Cannabis Patient wurde, hören sie in dieser Folge des Hanf Gesprächs. Ich habe mit ihm auch über die Stigmatisierung der Patient:innen gesprochen.
Michael sieht gerade in der Berufswelt Stigmatisierungen gegenüber Cannab...
2024-02-0538 min
The Circular Coffee Break#24 - Exploring the chemistry of circularityIn the 24th episode, Michael Hanf and his guest Talke Schaffrannek discuss different initiatives and steps that BASF takes to transition towards a more circular world. They talk about priorities and goals for BASF and its ecosystem partners, and what are the critical skills for future business leaders in the area of circularity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-2433 min
The Circular Coffee BreakWrapping up year 2023In our winter special episode of the Circular Coffee Break podcast, we have gathered our highlights from the year 2023. In the next few minutes, you’ll get a brief snapshot of what topics have been covered and who is in front and behind the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-2705 min
The Circular Coffee Break#23 - Sustainability: the MVP of Sports EvolutionMichael Hanf and his guest Max Sorst, Senior Director of Sustainability at Sportfive, dive into the world of sports and circularity. They discuss how circularity and sustainability are approached in the sports industry, explore concrete examples and projects in the area, and speculate what areas in sports can be made even more circular in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-1334 min
The Circular Coffee Break#22 - Making beauty circular, naturallyMichael Hanf, and his guest Alain Mavon, VP of R&D & Sustainability at Lumene, discuss how the beauty industry could be more accountable in the eyes of sustainability, how the beauty industry has opportunities to leverage side streams of other industries, and how sustainability and R&D are heavily interrelated in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-2929 min
The Circular Coffee Break#21 - Circularity is a multi-player gameMichael Hanf and his guest Christoph Soukup, Director at Steinbeis Consulting Center Circular Economy, discuss how circularity in SMEs differs from large corporations, explore how the circular movement is developing in Germany, and the importance of building an ecosystem or community to further system change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1534 min
The Circular Coffee Break#20 - The circular regulation 101Michael Hanf and his guests Linda Tissen and Katrine Hoset from EcobioManager, the corporate sustainability reporting software provided by Ecobio, discuss what are the current EU legislatory focus points, how can companies get started with sustainability reporting, and what best practices companies are adopting already. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-0131 min
The Circular Coffee Break#19 - Starting circular change - wherever you areMichael Hanf and his guest Dina Padalkina discuss how Circular Berlin was born, how is the perception of circularity changing, and what are the key activities that are needed to push circularity forward on community, local, and city levels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-1828 min
The Circular Coffee Break#18 - Insects are the future of sustainable pet foodMichael Hanf and his guest Tuure Parviainen, CEO at Volare, discuss the path from research to entrepreneurship, the use of insects as a source of protein in pet foods, and how Volare uses the black soldier fly in its bioprocessing operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0427 min
The Circular Coffee Break#17 - Care & repair partnerships are at the heart of circularityMichael Hanf and his guests Jenni Homer, Director Retail at Nanso Group, and Riikka Olli, CEO at Menddie, will dive into the care & repair services in the textile industry. They explore how can returned products be brought back to the sales cycle; what is required from a successful partnership model; and how Menddie and Nanso Group tackle the transition towards sustainable fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2034 min
The Circular Coffee Break#16 - Lost in translation, mis-communicating circularityMichael Hanf and his guest Malahat Ghoreishi, Senior Lecturer/RDI Expert at LAB University of Applied Sciences, explore the world of circular economy from the perspective of research and education. They discuss the need for a common vocabulary, more education around the topic especially from early on in life, and how data and technology are at the center of circular economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-0735 min
The Circular Coffee Break#15 - Design for circularity, not recyclingMichael Hanf, and his guest Tapani Jokinen, Strategic- & Circular- Design Consultant, discuss what are the principles of circular design, where can it be applied, and what it requires to succeed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2330 min
The Circular Coffee Break#14 - Shifting towards a supply ecosystem for sustainable circularity?Michael Hanf, and his guest Anna Aminoff, Associate Professor at Hanken School of Economics, discuss the role of procurement in the future, what are the challenges of current supply chains, and the roles of different stakeholders in supply chain management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-0931 min
The Circular Coffee Break#13 - There are no silver bullets in the green energy transition, only silver buckshotMichael Hanf and his guest Ben Medland, CEO and Founder at Drift, explore the world of green energy transitions. They discuss the ways energy market has changed over the past few years, how Drift adds new pathways along the energy transition to net zero, and what are some of the developments for green hydrogen and other green energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2838 min
The Circular Coffee BreakSpecial episode – Best of compilationMichael Hanf has had numerous discussions with guest speakers about circularity, sustainability, and everything in between. All the wisdom, ideas, and thoughts have now been compiled into this single episode. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-1234 min
The Circular Coffee Break#12 - Don't get stuck being less bad. Try to be more good insteadMichael Hanf and his guest Anne Larilahti, VP ESG at Amer Sports, inspect how different brands collaborate in circularity, and discuss the different challenges of circularity in the sports goods industry. Keep listening to hear how 2nd hand apparel market has shaped the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-2839 min
The Circular Coffee Break#11 - Systemic change is a must for re-usable food packagingMichael Hanf and his guest Iida Miettinen, Founder of Kamupak, explore what is needed to scale reusable packaging in the food and beverage industry, how can consumers contribute and help with distribution and awareness, and the need for collaboration across companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-1427 min
The Circular Coffee BreakSpecial Episode - WCEF is over, now let the circular work begin! - recapping WCEF 2023Welcome to the special episode of #TheCircularCoffeeBreak podcast, where Michael Hanf and his guests exchange feedback and ideas on the topics covered at the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) held at the end of May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-0739 min
The Circular Coffee Break#10 - Cross-company collaboration unlocks circular valueMichael Hanf and his guest Sissi Penttilä, Sustainability Specialist at Reima, jump into the world of circularity and sustainability in the retail apparel and fashion industry. Keep listening to hear how Reima is tackling the global apparel recycling challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-3137 min
The Circular Coffee Break# 9 - Regulation is the fuel for circular innovationMichael Hanf and his guest Julian Lauten-Weiss, Circular Economy Researcher, Lecturer & Consultant, delve into the world of standards, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the circular economy. They inspect the need for standardisation in the circular economy work, explain the puristic and holistic views of circularity, and discuss the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in the circular economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-1728 min
The Circular Coffee Break#8 - Making sense of circularity is the key to successMichael Hanf has the pleasure to chat with Antti Ruuska, CEO of Green Building Council Finland. In this episode, they dive into the world of construction and green buildings and discuss circular business models, how social and environmental pressures shape the industry, and what is the role of the Green Building Council in Finland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-0327 min
PotamosPotamos 025 - Bubatz bald legalCannabista Social Club - die Legalize-it-Pläne der Bundesregierung
Follow-Ups zu einem Thema einer vergangenen Episode
ChatBots: Die Wissenschaft hat (in einer Studie) festgestellt, dass Menschen sich stark von KI beeinflussbar sind, sich dessen aber nicht bewusst sind.
Wir sagten schon in Potamos 020: "Vertraue keinem Chatbot"!
Ausführlicher erklärt im Podcast Mi246 (von Reinhard Remfort, ab 01:23:38 Thema 2: „I am sorry Dave, you shouldn`t do that“)
Thema: Legalisierung von Cannabis
Eckpunktepapier zur Legalisierung von THC-haltigen Hanf durch Agrar-,Gesundheit- und Justizminister:
3 Pflanzen im Eigenanbau
25g Eigenbedarf mitführen
Cannabis Social Club, Kiffen und Handeln...
2023-04-251h 25
The Circular Coffee Break#7 - Never underestimate what it takes to become circularMichael Hanf and his guest Katri Saarenheimo, Head of Sustainability and Communications at the Flexible packaging unit at Huhtamäki, jump into the world of plastics, packaging, and transformations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-1923 min
The Circular Coffee Break#6 - How to get the right people to the circular supply partyMichael Hanf and his guest Deborah Dull, Vice President, Global Supply Chain Sustainability leader at Genpact, explore the features and elements of a Circular Supply Chain (CSC), challenges and opportunities related to it, and discuss why the transition to a circular world is a critical step. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-0537 min
The Circular Coffee Break#5 - Activating sleeping assets for sustainable circular valueMichael Hanf and his guest Timo Huhtamäki, CEO of Emmy Clothing Company, discuss the opportunities, challenges, and trends in the secondhand brand apparel market. While secondhand stores and purchases are socially promoted and encouraged, awareness is still low. Combined with consumption-based thinking, they both contribute to a linear economy. There is a lot of sleeping supply in our closets, so why don’t we sell it to others to boost the circular economy instead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2231 min
The Circular Coffee Break#4 - Innovation will be key for the green transition of the textile industryMichael Hanf and his guest Shahriare Mahmood, Chief Sustainability Officer at Spinnova, discuss the innovations and opportunities in the world of textiles. With the textile and fashion industries in the middle of a huge green transition, the importance of alternative bio-based innovations, a more collaborative approach to help scale up, and transparency are more critical than ever.Keep listening to hear how we as consumers and decision-makers can help lower the textile footprint and build a better future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0837 min
The Circular Coffee Break#3 - It takes an ecosystem to create sustainable impactMichael Hanf has the pleasure to chat with Jukka Viitanen, Head of Sustainability and Environmental Manager for Finland at NRC Group and a Board Member at the Green Building Council Finland. In this episode, they dive into the world of construction and discuss the need for a common language about sustainability and circularity and the power of ecosystems to create a sustainable impact. The time to change the development is now, not in 5 years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-2230 min
The Circular Coffee Break#2 - How to consume less yet create more sustainable value?Michael Hanf and his guest Tomi Nyman, Founder and CEO of November Consulting, have a discussion about the potential and opportunities in recycling, refurbishing, and reusing materials. They touch on the plastics industry, bring use cases from other industries, and explore the future of repair and reuse. The most crucial change needed in the economy is the mindset and the thinking of consumers.Keep listening to hear why consumption needs to be reduced and how it can create more sustainable value in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0835 min
The Circular Coffee Break#1 - Don't waste the waste, make it your product insteadMichael Hanf and his guest Jaakko Nauha, Business Development Director at Tracegrow, delve into the world of new business opportunity creations. The discussion revolves around the Neste NAPCON Algae initiative and a cleantech company Tracegrow that makes sustainable fertilizers out of micronutrients extracted and purified from recycled alkaline batteries. Keep listening to hear how to stop wasting waste and make waste into a product instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0332 min
The Circular Coffee Break#1 - Don't waste the waste, make it your product insteadMichael Hanf and his guest Jaakko Nauha, Business Development Director at Tracegrow, delve into the world of new business opportunity creations. The discussion revolves around the Neste NAPCON Algae initiative and a cleantech company Tracegrow that makes sustainable fertilizers out of micronutrients extracted and purified from recycled alkaline batteries. Keep listening to hear how to stop wasting waste and make waste into a product instead.
2023-01-2533 min
The Circular Coffee BreakThe Circular Coffee Break launchTaival Advisory is launching a new podcast with Michael Hanf, the Executive Partner, on all things circular and beyond. Michael will host a series of guests with backgrounds in circular economy and others to explore phenomena, thoughts, ideas, and trends related to environmental sustainability, ESG, circularity, and more. Stay tuned for the bi-weekly episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-0502 min
Der Geld-PodcastInvestieren in Cannabis? - Gespräch mit dem CEO von SynBiotic Lars MüllerDer Geld-Podcast von und mit Michael Serve
Chancen und Risken der Legalisierung von Cannabis / Hanf in der BRD. SynBiotic ist die deutsche Aktie, die sämtliche Bereiche der Cannabinoide (CBD, THC) abdeckt: als Schmerztherapie, gegen Schlafstörungen und Angstzuständen oder als Genussmittel.
Nach der Freigabe von Cannabis für medizinische Zwecke 2017 gibt es nun die geplante Legalisierung für den Genuss: Mit den Plänen von SPD, Grünen und FDP ändert Deutschland die Drogenpolitik. Die Liberalisierung dürfte einen legalen Massenmarkt für die Droge öffnen. Profitabel für die Branche, Hersteller und durch mehr Steuereinnah...
2021-12-191h 04
DailypodA reality check on the Delta variant Podcast: 1 big thing (LS 61 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: A reality check on the Delta variantPub date: 2021-08-02Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationYou may have seen the very scary headlines this weekend about the COVID-19 Delta variant. One of those was out of Florida, which hit the highest number of new COVID cases since the pandemic began. And last Wednesday Texas reported more than 10,000 new COVID cases, its highest total for a single day since February. In D.C., the indoor mas...
2021-08-0211 min
1 big thingA reality check on the Delta variantYou may have seen the very scary headlines this weekend about the COVID-19 Delta variant. One of those was out of Florida, which hit the highest number of new COVID cases since the pandemic began. And last Wednesday Texas reported more than 10,000 new COVID cases, its highest total for a single day since February. In D.C., the indoor mask mandate for those vaccinated went back into effect, as it did for many other parts of the country.
Plus, the Biden administration’s messy COVID messaging.
And, why the pandemic means less long-distance romance.
Guests: Julie Rovner, Ka...
2021-08-0211 min1 big thingKids and COVID in MichiganThis week, new COVID cases in the state of Michigan dropped almost 25%. Still, on Wednesday, 4,880 new cases were reported. The state is now also starting to see a decline in hospitalizations after record rates of cases among young adults and children.
Plus, what’s behind the push for paid podcasts.
And, European soccer teams’ fight against racism.
Guests: Dr. Marisa Louie, the medical director of Children's Emergency Services at Michigan Medicine, and Axios' Sara Fischer and Kendall Baker.Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Bood...
2021-04-3010 min