Best Be The Transformational Change Fund Podcasts (2025)

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Ocean Conservation Disconnect with People: Straws, Sharks, and Science Barriers 21:39

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Ocean Conservation Disconnect defines the state of ocean conservation today, where public enthusiasm rarely translates into real impact. The viral plastic straw campaign proved that a simple symbol could spark global conversations, yet it shifted focus away from the systemic changes needed to reduce ocean plastic. Swapping plastic for metal straws …

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Don’t Look to 1903s Germany to Understand American Populism. Look to 1830s New York Revivals Instead. 1:03:45

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Something strange happened in Upstate New York during the 1830s. This area was called the "Burned-Over District" because so many fiery religious revivals swept through that it was metaphorically burned over. This region became a key source of the Second Great Awakening, a Protestant revival movement marked by emotional preaching and mass conversion…

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Bridging the $11 Trillion Skills Gap with Dan Benveniste, SkillWaze 26:40

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Imagine a world where job candidates arrive with an ironclad guarantee that they can apply the skills listed on their resumes. That's the vision shared by Dan Benveniste, Founder and CEO of SkillWaze, a company that’s redefining career readiness through AI-powered, skill-based learning. Dan and his team just announced the acquisition of tilr.com, a…

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Forecasting Climate Risk with Geospatial AI: Sarah Russell of X , the Moonshot Factory at Alphabet 37:09

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This episode, part of the Climate Rising series on climate resilience, features Sarah Russell, General Manager of Project Bellwether at X, The Moonshot Factory at Alphabet (formerly Google X). Sarah shares how geospatial data and artificial intelligence can help communities and businesses anticipate and respond to climate risks. Sarah shares insigh…

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Tuna Sustainability and The Work of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation 1:22:46

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Tuna sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a complex challenge tackled head-on by the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF). In this episode, Susan Jackson, ISSF President, joins host Andrew Lewin to unpack their groundbreaking 2024 Annual Report. From developing biodegradable jelly-FADs to advancing electronic monitoring sta…

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The Missing Gap In Workflows For AI Devs | Baruch Sadogursky 49:00

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Baruch Sadogursky, Head of Developer Relations at TuxCare, joins Simon Maple to explore why automated integrity needs to be built in before we rely on AI outputs. On the docket: the difference between specs and tests why PMs sidelined specs the "intent-integrity gap" between human goals and LLM outputs the non-determinism of LLMs as a feature, not …

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Ethical Leader of the Year: Winner Annouced at SHRM with Brian Peckrill, William G. McGowan Charitable Fund 15:02

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Yesterday at the 2025 SHRM Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego, the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund named Brian Moynihan, CEO at Bank of America as this year’s Ethical Leader of the Year Award winner. Brian Peckrill, Executive Director of the McGowan Fund, presented the award and praised Ethical Leader of the Year Award winner Brian Moynihan's…

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Operation Barbarossa Saw Millions of POW Executions, Civilian Murders, and Starvation Deaths 52:35

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Operation Barbarossa, launched by Nazi Germany on June 22, 1941, aimed to swiftly conquer the Soviet Union, targeting key cities like Moscow, Leningrad, and Kyiv. Hitler reportedly said a meeting with his generals before the campaign began "We have only to kick in the door and the whole rotten structure will come crashing down," With German forces …

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SHRM, Balancing Technology and Human Connection with Lila Nazef 23:45

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"AI is not going to replace workers – it's going to create super workers." This powerful insight from Lila Nazef, VP of Sales and Marketing North America at Neocase and attendee at this week's SHRM Annual Conference and Expo, sets the tone for a fascinating exploration of how artificial intelligence is transforming HR service delivery while address…

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AI, Economic Uncertainty, and Workplace Civility with Dr. James Atkinson, SHRM 15:35

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What happens when 19 million jobs face potential displacement from automation and AI? And why aren't half of all workers using AI at all? Dr. James Atkinson, Vice President of Thought Leadership at SHRM, uncovers these startling insights and more in our illuminating conversation about workplace transformation. Fresh from celebrating his one-year an…

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The Human Touch in C-Suite Decisions with Chelle O'Keefe, Associa 23:32

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What makes a truly effective CHRO in today's complex business landscape? Chelle O'Keefe, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer at Associa, brings refreshing clarity to this question through her remarkable journey from psychology graduate to C-suite leader. The power of Chelle's approach lies in her unique perspective: despite neve…

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How French Polynesia Protected 4.8 Million km² of Ocean: The World’s Largest MPA 10:46

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French Polynesia marine protected area is now the largest in the world, covering nearly 4.8 million square kilometers of ocean. This groundbreaking conservation effort was announced during the United Nations Ocean Conference and includes large no-take zones near the Society and Gambier Islands, along with expansive areas that restrict harmful activ…

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Pistol Duels Existed Across the 19th-Century World, But Only the Chaos of the American West Produced Gunfighters 51:30

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To understand American history and its deep-seated relationship with violence, we must look to the last three decades of the 1800s in the American West, which had the highest murder rate per capita in American history. And it all boils down to one place: Texas. Texas was born in violence, on two fronts, with Mexico to the south and the Comanche to …

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Digital Identity in the Age of AI with Joelle Smith, First Advantage 19:00

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Your next hire could be a deepfake. Identity fraud in employment has exploded, with a 30% increase in 2025 alone and experts predicting one in four candidates will use some form of deepfake technology by 2028. This isn't just resume padding—it's a sophisticated attack on your organization. Joelle Smith, President of First Advantage Corporation, rev…

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Why LLMs Keep Missing This One Thing | Jason Ganz 49:20

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Can LLMs replace structured systems to scale enterprises? Jason Ganz, Senior Manager DX at dbt Labs, joins Simon Maple to unpack why, despite the rapid rise of AI systems, enterprises still rely on structured data for consistency and reliable decision making. They also discuss: the invisible edge cases LLMs can’t see difference between software eng…

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Rome Definitively Eclipsed Greece in 197 BC By Making the Alexandrian Phalanx/Cavalry Obsolete 46:35

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The battle of Cynoscephalae represents a key moment in the history of the Greco-Roman world. In this one battle the Macedonian hold over mainland Greece was broken, with the Roman Republic rising in its place as the pre-eminent power in the Greek East. At Cynoscephalae, the proud Macedonian kingdom of Antigonid monarch Philip V was humbled, its arm…

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Unlocking Potential: Skills First Movement with Wendi Safstrom, SHRM Foundation 17:51

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The U.S. faces a talent crisis with millions of skilled candidates overlooked due to outdated hiring practices. The SHRM Foundation's Center for a Skills-First Future aims to bridge this gap by transforming how employers approach talent acquisition. In this HRchat conversation with Bill Banham, SHRM Foundation President Wendi Safstrom reveals why s…

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The Problem with Seaweed Aquaculture: Hidden Threats to Marine Life 10:43

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The problem with seaweed aquaculture is that it’s not always as ocean-friendly as it seems. While seaweed farming is often praised as a climate solution—able to sequester carbon, improve water quality, and support sustainable food systems—scientists are now warning that its rapid, unregulated expansion could be damaging vital marine ecosystems. In …

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The Gifted Seers and Radical Joy: Deep Wellness & spiritual visions w/ Tabitha Brown 1:40:20

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Visit 19Keys.com/tour to get your tickets for the save yourself tour. In this soul-stirring episode of High Level Conversations, 19Keys sits down with cultural lightbearer and beloved storyteller Tabitha Brown for a powerful dialogue on faith, intuition, ancestral gifts, and the sacred responsibility of joy. Together, they explore what it means to …

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UN Ocean Conference 2025: Big Promises, Global Funding, and the Push for Ocean Protection 10:48

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UNOC 2025 brought major headlines in ocean conservation—from billions pledged to protect biodiversity, to significant movement on the High Seas Treaty. In this episode, Andrew Lewin returns from the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, with a firsthand account of what was announced, what was promised, and what might actually happen. Ocean finance w…

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Exploring the Wreckage of the Britannic (the Titanic’s Sister Ship) and Discovering Why It Sunk in 50 Minutes 48:25

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The RMS Titanic is history’s most famous shipwreck, but it wasn’t the only ship of its kind. The White Star Line built two other nearly identical vessels: The RMS Olympic and Britannic. The Olympic carried passengers until 1935 and can be visited today. The Brittanic sank only four years after her sister ship the Titanic off the Greek island of Kea…

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AI Beyond the Basics: Scaling Your Department's Capabilities with Dr. Tim Scarfe 28:39

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The gap between casual ChatGPT users and organizations with massive AI teams seems unbridgeable for most departments. But what about that middle ground where small teams can leverage AI effectively without specialized expertise? Dr. Tim Scarfe, CEO of Machine Learning Street Talk, discusses practical AI implementation for smaller organizations with…

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Closing the Loop by Recycling Apparel: Reju CEO Patrik Frisk 45:43

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Patrik Frisk, CEO of ReJu, joins Climate Rising to discuss his company’s mission to recycle textile waste and build circular supply chains for apparel made of polyester fabric. Patrik brings his prior experience leading Under Armour and other global brands across the textile and footwear industry for over 35 years. Patrik describes how ReJu turns d…

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CTO of $7B Snyk Talks AI Security, Risky Software & Enterprise Adoption 35:43

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In this episode of AI Native Dev, Guy Podjarny and Danny Allan unpack how security has reduced just to a concern from a roadblock for devs. On the docket: why 80% of Snyk’s enterprise customers are actively using AI tools navigating security risks of today and tomorrow the recurring flaw in every new stack why more code means more vulnerabilities A…

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AI's Impact on Changing Recruitment Landscapes with Jenn Cunningham, Pearson 22:47

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What does it mean when a Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition declares "recruiting is broken"? Jenn Cunningham of Pearson doesn't just diagnose the problem – she offers a vision for how artificial intelligence can bring the human element back to hiring. Drawing from her fascinating career journey from McDonald's store manager to leading global…

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Did Tariffs Make America a Manufacturing Powerhouse Or Trigger Economic Misery and Stifle Global Trade?ads) 44:55

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At a time when debates over tariffs, regulation, and the scope of government are back at center stage. Is this time in American history unprecedented, or can we find parallels in the past? For example, has trade “hollowed out” U.S. manufacturing—or have fact tariffs like the Corn Laws in Britain hurt working-class families the most? Was the Great D…

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How to Fight Back Through Giving 32:18

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As the federal government has been making unprecedented funding cuts, many communities are facing more uncertainty and less support. In response, the Marguerite Casey Foundation is making a bold move: they’re distributing $130 million this year to organizations working for racial and economic justice. In this episode, Carmen Rojas, the foundation’s…

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Why Cayman Islanders Voted to Stop a Cruise Ship Pier and Save Their Reef 11:44

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Why Cayman Islanders Voted against a massive cruise ship pier is a rare and powerful story of reef protection over profit. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin unpacks the bold decision by Cayman citizens to reject a development project that would have severely damaged their coral reef ecosystem. The vote sent a clear message: …

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Drugs, Power & Narrative Warfare in America HLC Ft Dr Carl Hart 58:05

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Explore the intersection of drugs, power, and narrative warfare in America in this must-watch episode of High Level Conversations! 🧠✨ Join us as we dive deep into the history of drug policies, the societal impacts of narrative manipulation, and the future prospects of cognitive security. How have systematic racism, misinformation, and propaganda sh…

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Transforming Workplace Culture with Dr. Alexander Lovell and Dr. Bill Howatt 32:32

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The boundary between professional and personal life has never been more blurred. As Dr. Alexander Lovell, Research Director at the O.C. Tanner Institute, reveals in this compelling episode, employees worldwide are increasingly operating in "survival mode" rather than thriving at work, and the consequences extend far beyond productivity metrics. Ale…

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Alan Pinkerton: The Private Detective Who Saved Lincoln’s Life and Built America’s Contract Security State 50:07

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Alan Pinkerton is perhaps the most over-achieving barrel-maker who ever lived. After practicing his trade in rural Illinois for a few years in the 1850s, the Scottish immigrant busted up a counterfeiting ring, which got the attention of Chicago’s police department, offering him a job as a detective. From here he worked as an intelligence agent in t…

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How US Climate Policy Affects Renewable Energy and Ocean Conservation 55:14

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Climate policy in the U.S. has taken a wild ride in recent years. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, I speak with Chris Moyer, founder of Echo Communication Advisors, about the turbulent shifts in federal policy—especially during the Trump and Biden administrations, and how these shifts have disrupted progress in renewable energy. We exam…

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Beyond the Resume: How Employee Networks Drive More Hires with Mike Stafiej, ERIN 25:17

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In a world increasingly dominated by AI-powered recruiting tools, the human touch of employee referrals might just be your organization's secret weapon. Mike Stafiej, CEO and founder of ERIN, joins Bill Banham on the HRchat Show to reveal how properly implemented employee referral programs drive five times more hires while cutting turnover in half.…

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Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis 39:14

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Gun violence in America is at a crisis point. It’s now the number one killer of kids and teens – a stat that should make us all pause. But instead of throwing up their hands, healthcare leaders, gun violence survivors, physicians, community members and faith leaders are doing something about it. In this episode, we’re diving into Northwell Health’s…

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The $2B Nvidia Backed AI Video Platform 1:11:11

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In this episode of AI Native Dev, Guy Podjarny is joined by Victor Riparbelli, Co-founder and CEO of Synthesia, who is leading the charge towards AI driven video that lets anyone become a video creation pro with no prior field experience. On the docket: • how Synthesia enables full video editability even after generation • Victor’s vision for fully…

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MacArthur’s Plans to Drop 50 Nuclear Bombs During the Korean War 50:45

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The Korean War came dangerously close to going nuclear, and if would have if Gen. Douglas MacArthur had gotten his way. He proposed using 30 to 50 nuclear primarily to targeting air bases, depots, and supply lines across the neck of Manchuria to create a radioactive barrier and halt Chinese and North Korean advances. This would have killed millions…

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The Future of Human-Robot Interaction with Professor Kerstin Fischer 26:10

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Meet the woman who understands how robots think and more importantly, how we think about them. Professor Kerstin Fischer brings over 20 years of research expertise to this fascinating exploration of human-robot interaction and what it means for our workplaces. The conversation delves into a critical distinction most of us miss: the power of embodim…

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Oceans Day: A Message of Hope and Action for Ocean Conservation 25:18

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Oceans Day is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a moment to reflect on the state of our blue planet and our role in protecting it. In this heartfelt episode, Andrew Lewin shares a personal message for Oceans Day 2025 (and any day after), speaking directly to those who feel overwhelmed by climate anxiety and unsure of their place in ocean conser…

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Surfacing Secrets: Mavericks and Visionaries 1:11:55

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Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) began as a bold idea—to create a real-time, always-on listening system for the ocean. In this episode, Surfacing Secrets: Mavericks and Visionaries, we go behind the scenes with the people who made that idea real. From laying cables deep in the Pacific to building trust with research institutions and government partners,…

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The true effects of the Trump vs Donald War 51:12

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the Richest vs the Most Powerful American Are you ready to reclaim your power and navigate through the chaos of today's world with clarity and purpose? Tap in with your highest level as 19 Keys takes you on a high-intensity journey of empowerment and change. In this transformative episode, he unpacks the societal and cosmic forces shaping our lives…

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Ocean Conservation and the Rise of the WaveMaker Movement 43:42

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Ocean conservation is more than protecting ecosystems—it’s about empowering people to lead change. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew, Serena, and Amanda explore the WaveMaker identity, what it means to be part of a movement, and how The Undertow is creating a community where action and support go hand-in-hand. WaveMakers aren’t ju…

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The Many Ways That Rome Never Fell and Lives On Today 37:16

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Rome’s Western Empire may have fallen 1,600 years ago, but its cultural impact has a radioactive half-life that would make xenon jealous. Over a billion people speak Latin (or at least a Latin-derived language). Governments around the world self-consciously copy Roman buildings and create governments that copy the imperial senate. Every self-aggran…

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Beyond the Crown 28:20

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Crown to Crown Info: https://www.flipsnack.com/FFA66BAA9F7/crown-to-crown-crown-to-heart/full-view.html Be The Transformational Change: https://www.bethetransformationalchange.org/ Ashley Brundage : https://empoweringdifferences.com/meet-ashley/ Midori Monet: https://www.instagram.com/midorimonet Be The Change w/Ashley Brundage Presented by Be The …

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Ocean Conservation Meets Innovation: Inside The Undertow’s Global Mission 54:16

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Ocean conservation is evolving—and The Undertow is leading the way by merging storytelling, technology, and community. In this episode, host Andrew Lewin is joined by Amanda Horn and Serena Nguyen to unveil The Undertow, a new platform designed to supercharge ocean action by connecting people from all backgrounds to meaningful environmental impact.…