Planet Classroom

Join host C. M. (Cathy) Rubin in AI for a Better World: The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration, a podcast from Planet Classroom and VoiceAmerica. Rubin interviews David Hanson, founder of Hanson Robotics, and Sophia, the world’s first robot citizen, to discuss AI’s impact on human creativity, ethics, and the skills needed in an AI-driven world. Hanson shares his vision for merging AI with human potential, while Sophia explores her evolving role as a digital human. Tune in to discover the transformative potential of human-robot collaboration in shaping the future of intelligence and creativity.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

Planet Classroom’s AI for a Better World series debuts its new podcast, Highlights Take 2 - Nick Bostrom Envisions Our AI Future, produced by April Klein. This episode offers key insights into how artificial intelligence will revolutionize jobs, reshape essential skills, and create global opportunities, all while navigating critical risks and ethical challenges. Philosopher Nick Bostrom explores AI’s transformative role across industries such as healthcare, education, and climate, stressing the importance of adapting the workforce. The podcast highlights the need for critical thinking, digital literacy, and ethical AI development—essential listening for those preparing for an AI-driven future.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

NET ZERO #5 - Youth Monitor the Green Transition, produced by Kristen Gallinaro, showcases highlights from four Net Zero episodes. Featuring top global thought leaders and youth climate activists, this Net Zero podcast series, curated by Planet Classroom and the Protect Our Planet Movement, tracks global progress in the race to net zero. Youth leaders engage with experts to discuss sustainable solutions and climate justice. Tune in for insights from Dr. Florian Graichen, Ineza Grace, Gwenaelle Avice-Huet, and Paloma Costa Oliveira, and youth activists Drishya Pathak, Samuel Okorie, Sayan Das, and Vedaant Thuse Bal.

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2024

Join Climate Hosts Ved Sanyal, Mphathesithe Mkhize, Barry Nyuydze Berry, and Philo Magdalene from Planet Classroom and the Protect Our Planet Movement in Net Zero Podcast #4: Youth Monitor the Green Transition. Each activist shares valuable insights from conversations with some of the world's leading global experts on Climate Change, including Kim Holmen, Thomas Minda, Tshilidzi Marwala, and Omnia El Omrani. The activists discuss, among other things, human-induced climate change and biogeochemical cycles, and their impact on Norway; South Africa's progress in the race to find solutions for fossil fuels; Ethiopia's solutions for dealing with the climate impact on agriculture; and Egypt's role in youth activism to address Net Zero challenges. Tune in as our youth activists distill profound insights from these experts, contributing to the vital conversation on sustainability. Produced by Kristen Gallinaro.

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2023

Join climate hosts Jerôme Peyret Oberholzer, Wen Tian, Prachi Shevgaonkar, and Philo Magdalene from Planet Classroom and the Protect Our Planet Movement as they discuss the key takeaways from their recent Net Zero interviews with global climate thought leaders Adrián Fernández, Hu Jiaojiao, Sam Fankhauser, and Sophia Kianni to address critical topics such as Mexico's climate goals, the challenges of replacing fossil fuels, and the importance of translating climate resources into over 100 languages. Be inspired by the leadership and dedication of these young climate activists, as they monitor the world’s Race to Net Zero. Produced by Keegan Haskin.

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2023

Climate activists Ricardo Delgado, Sofia Lana, Sam Okorie and Mphathesithe Mkhize report their takeaways on where the world stands on the Race to Net Zero from Venezuela, Nigeria, South Africa and UNESCO in Paris. Ricardo, Sofia, Sam, and Mphathesithe reflect on their interviews with Manuel Diaz, Rep Sam Onuigbo, Crispin Hemson and Alexander Leicht.

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2023

Climate activists Nahid Perez Ayala, Kalaan Nibonrix Kaiman, Levy Nyirenda, and Cherry Sung report their takeaways on where the world stands on carbon capture and storage technologies, agroforestry, climate education and other critical solutions in the Race to Net Zero. Ayala, Kaiman, Nyirenda and Sung recently interviewed global experts Dan Schrag, UnaMay Gordon, Susan Chomba and Chris Dede. Voice of Orb: Peter Jude Ricciardi. Produced by Colby McGregor.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2022

Improving care and access for youth mental health globally begins with understanding the problem. UNICEF’s On My Mind 2021 Report and separately, Drs.

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2022

Supported by the World Health Organization, the United Nations Foundation and the big 6 youth organizations, Global Youth Mobilization is a movement of young people taking action to improve their lives in a post COVID-19 world.

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2021

"You fight like a girl!" The greatest compliment anyone could receive! Women are strong beings that go through numerous hardships everyday. They teach us how to be independent, healers, advocates, and strength holders.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2021

Being able to learn and grow from what we have gone through during Covid-19 is a great tool to have under our belts. There are technological and personal achievements that have emerged from the pandemic.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2021

We can go about our lives thinking that in order to survive, we just have to get through each day. Or within each of those days, we can thrive and make life worth so much more.

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2021

To dance is to show the world our passion and feelings without a spoken word.

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2021

The Protect Our Planet Movement has youth in over 95 countries throughout Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, the United States, Asia and the Pacific finding new ways to combat climate change.

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2021

Every one of us has been impacted by Covid-19 in one way or another. As we are released from the grasp that the virus had on us, returning back to a normal life may not be the way it used to be.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2021

From growing gardens, to beating drums, and to powerful rhythmic words, we all find a way to tell our stories. Planet Classroom presents three filmmakers and their powerful masterpieces which help others learn to prevail and heal through difficult times.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2021

Resilience and dedication pave the path for those willing to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2021

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2021

Becoming your own personal hero means being the positive change you want to see in your community and your world. Around the world, creators are finding innovative ways to become their own personal heroes.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2021

How can horses help heal trauma? How can youth protect themselves from the risks of secondhand smoke? Climate change affects the social and environmental determinants of health such as clean air, safe drinking water, quality food and shelter.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2021

Prejudice is the result of fear and ignorance as illustrated in 3 outstanding films now screening on the Planet Classroom YouTube Channel: Siroun Webcast, Through the Wall, and Swimming Upstream.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2021

Mental health and well-being and the everyday obstacles that make them challenging is the theme of this Planet Classroom show.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2021

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2021

Borders, Cultures, Heritage and Languages can make us feel far apart from one another as human beings. In this episode of Planet Classroom, we look at 4 stories that illustrate the bigger picture of what holds us together.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2021

Stories that change our lives often share universal wisdom. They help us to understand other people and their perspectives. They connect us to a better understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2021

Climate change is causing increasingly disastrous effects throughout the world and threatens to undermine the future existence of every living species.

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2021

Every year, thousands of award-winning high school poets submit original works to the National Students Poet Program.

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2021

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2021

The Holocaust remains one of the darkest eras in world history. To this day, millions of people, especially of the Jewish faith, are still affected by the loss, pain and suffering of the victims.

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2021

According to global research, people's attention spans are shortening. The way we tell and write stories continues to evolve with advancements in new technologies.

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2021

We are all different but we are all human. There has been increasing acceptance in many countries to LGBTQ people over the past 2 decades, but the global divide persists. 38 African countries have criminalized consensual same sex relationships.

Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2021

In this inaugural podcast, Orb takes us on a journey of learning from stories that engage our imaginations and explore new ideas.

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2021