In this week’s Progress Report, Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas highlight some truly global good news—stories that are too often... more

What would the U.S. look like after a corporate breakup? Zachary and Emma speak with author of the BIG newsletter,... more

In this week's episode of The Progress Report, Emma highlights positive news stories, including potential changes in the World Bank's... more

Why doesn't the media name and shame the real villains of the climate change story? How can tobacco industry-like litigation impact fossil... more

In this episode of The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss recent bipartisan agreements on U.S. gun laws including the... more

Is Trump’s massive government reform necessary? Can the U.S. build better after DOGE? How efficient are government programs like food... more

In this episode of The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss some encouraging developments around the world, including a new... more

Today, Zachary and Emma are diving into a global health crisis that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—tuberculosis (TB). It’s one... more

In this episode of The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma dig into the rape kit backlog, the long-term effects of... more

Will the U.S. no longer be an economic superpower in the future? How dangerous is TikTok for Americans? And do... more

Welcome to Season 7! This week, Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas discuss the duality of news, focusing on the positive amidst... more

Negative news can be overwhelming, but it's important to question whether it accurately reflects our world. Join "What Could Go... more

Can you do us a favor? We’re looking for your feedback on our show. If you’ve enjoyed listening to it,... more

How many U.S. states have increased their minimum wage in 2024? Have greenhouse gas emissions gone down in the EU... more

Today we're bringing you an episode from our friends at Pushkin Industries. The show is called What's Your Problem.  In this... more

In this week's Progress Report, Emma discusses significant advancements in medical science, particularly in bone marrow transplants, highlighting a startup... more

How do Americans overcome political polarization? Is not having a monolithic Latino or Black vote good for America? What are... more

In this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss various stories that highlight progress in society. They cover the cloning... more

How can Americans interact with the opposing political party after such a divisive election? Can community building help Americans look... more

In this Progress Report, Zachary and Emma reflect on the recent election results, discussing the implications of Donald Trump's potential... more

Why are the elderly our top candidates for a Mars mission? How bad is sexual intercourse while researchers are asking... more

In this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss various topics including the upcoming US presidential election, concerns about political... more

Has western civilization fallen behind the rest of the world? Should the United States and Great Britain establish better foreign... more

In this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss positive developments in various sectors, including election insights, advancements in mRNA... more

How does one define utopia? Is it a place, a plan, or a proposal? Have we come closer to utopia... more

In this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss various positive developments in the world, including breakthroughs in drug development... more

In this episode of the Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss positive news stories that highlight progress in various areas.... more

What is going on in the Middle East now that the conflict has expanded to include Hezbollah? How has the... more

Sharing an episode of To See Each Other, a show that complicates the narrative about small town Americans in our most... more