In her novels, Julie Otsuka preserves memories of Japanese-American. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Community, Creativity, Culture, Education, History, Literature, Racism

Miyuki Williams is co-founder of Europe's longest-established Taiko group, Mugenkyo, celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Treatment

Renowned puppeteer Basil Twist, long inspired by traditional Japanese puppetry, creates cutting edge puppets for the hit play "My Neighbour Totoro." Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Entertainment, Inspiration

Nobel Prize winner Katalin Karikó, the central figure behind the development of mRNA vaccines, talks about her beliefs as a scientist. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery,illness, Nature, Medicine, Pandemic, Science, Technology

Gerardo Garcia is using cutting edge technology to save 'Cinderella species', which are endangered animals that are typically overlooked. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery, Environment, Nature, Science, Sustainability, Technology

Executive Director of the Asian American Federation talks about the rights and wellbeing of Asian Americans and democratic engagement. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Community, Culture, Equality, Mental Health, Multicultural, Pandemic, Racism

With a superhero blockbuster and other animated films, Hollywood director John Aoshima brings his Japanese heritage to a global audience. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Cultre, Design, Diversity, Entertainment

Peter Cuong Franklin, the chef of a renowned restaurant in Vietnam shares his philosophy on the modern Vietnamese cuisine he creates. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Business, Creativity, Cultre, Discovery, History, Inspiration, Regugees

Born in Ghana, Fred Swaniker, lived across Africa and realized that good leadership is key to a nation's success. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Business, Economy, Educationm, Entrepreneur, Future

Architect Thomas Rau designed the Dutch Pavilion for the 2025 Expo in Osaka Prefecture. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Business, Creativity, Economy, Environment, Future, Global issues, Sustainability

The Human Library's human "books" share on topics they care about, and those who "read" ask them questions. We spoke with its founder, Ronni Abergel. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Communication, Creativity, Culture, Humanity, Inclusion, LGBTQ, Racism

Elton Ilirjani is CEO of a company supporting LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Business, Diversity, Entrepreneur, Equality, Gender, Inclusion, LGBTQ

Woodworker Mira Nakashima keeps her father, George Nakashima's legacy alive by creating furniture that holds the spirit of each tree. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Environment, Nature, Sustainability

Steve Pateman is fighting to make Sumo more accessible by encouraging individuals typically sidelined from sports to try it for free. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Community, Culture, Disability, Diversity, Humanity, Inclusion, Sports

Leslie Sussan became an anti-nuclear activist after discovering her father's films of victims of the atom bomb that filmed in Japan. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Communication, Education, History, Humanity, Journalism

Anna-Lena von Hodenberg is the founder of Germany's first organization to fight digital violence. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Future, Global issues, Human rights, Journalism, Technology

Autistic creative consultant Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt talks about bringing authentic autism representation to the theater. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Dance, Disability, Diversity, Entartainment, Inclusion, Music

Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music heard at an internment camp as a child. What does music mean to him? Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, History, Humanity, Inspiration, Music

Pioneering a cruelty-free method of growing meat through cell cultivation technology, former cardiologist Uma Valeti hopes to meet increasing global demand. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Business, Environment, Entrepreneur, Future, Global issues, Sustainability, Technology

Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery, Environment, Future, Global issues, Nature, Science, Sustainability, Technology