Can investigating the vast Universe have direct beneficial impacts for society here on Earth? 'Cosmic Perspectives: Dutch Astronomy in Wider Society' is a feature podcast that explores this question through the thoughts and experiences of four renowned astronomers based in the Netherlands. Join science communicator Callum Griffiths as he delves behind the scenes of some of the biggest astronomical endeavours in recent decades to uncover new perspectives. This podcast was created using the NWO Science Diplomacy Fund, and was produced by Heliocentric Productions and Leiden Observatory.