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CommonS Sense
A program that reclaims “common sense” for the climate era by exploring shared resources, collective action, and bold ideas for a livable future.
Airs: Alternate Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Next broadcast: June 18th, 2025

Reclaiming “common sense” for a livable future. Hosts Barbara Leckie & Joel Westheimer explore what counts as common sense & how we might change it by thinking about the commons—those shared resources we all depend on. Featuring thinkers like Bill McKibben, Astra Taylor & Candis Callison, the show challenges assumptions & sparks collective imagination on how to reframe the climate crisis!

CommonS Sense

Date Host Highlight On Demand
Jun. 4, 2025 Barbara Leckie & Joel Westheimer Ep. 1: w/​ Carolyn Lesjak, Imre Szeman, Max Liboiron, Larry Glickman
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CommonS Sense is a podcast about reclaiming “common sense” for a livable future. Hosts Barbara Leckie and Joel Westheimer explore what counts as common sense and how we might change it by thinking about the commons—those shared resources we all depend on. Featuring thinkers like Bill McKibben, Astra Taylor and Candis Callison, the show challenges assumptions and sparks collective imagination on how to reframe the way we think about the climate crisis.

For more information: Commons Sense Podcast