7 episodes

Getting from “here” to “there” is rarely obvious - or a straight line. But radical imagination is always part of the process.

"What’s Next?" is a series of conversations in which my friend Jimmy Buff and I invited some insightful humans to share their ideas on changes to come and how we might help to create that change. We also talked with folks who shared their wisdom regarding how we got here. This is both a time capsule of moments gathered between 2015 and 2017 and a harbinger (we hope) of change in progress.

Einstein said "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
"What’s Next?” will get you thinking about creating new solutions to some of our current problems.

What's Next‪?‬ Peter Buffett

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 8 Ratings

Getting from “here” to “there” is rarely obvious - or a straight line. But radical imagination is always part of the process.

"What’s Next?" is a series of conversations in which my friend Jimmy Buff and I invited some insightful humans to share their ideas on changes to come and how we might help to create that change. We also talked with folks who shared their wisdom regarding how we got here. This is both a time capsule of moments gathered between 2015 and 2017 and a harbinger (we hope) of change in progress.

Einstein said "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
"What’s Next?” will get you thinking about creating new solutions to some of our current problems.

    Eve Ensler & Jennifer Buffett

    Eve Ensler & Jennifer Buffett

    Peter and Jimmy are joined in the studio by two extraordinary women: Jennifer Buffett, co-president of the NoVo Foundation (and Peter's wife) and Eve Ensler, creator of The Vagina Monologues, V-Day and One Billion Rising!

    • 51 min
    Daniel Quinn

    Daniel Quinn

    Renowned author Daniel Quinn (October 11, 1935 - February 17, 2018) joined Peter and Jimmy by phone for a discussion of what he learned while writing more than a dozen books in observation of the human condition, modern cultures of relentless growth, and our civilization’s determined acceleration towards an overpopulated oblivion.

    • 55 min
    Drew Energy

    Drew Energy

    Bryant "Drew" Andrews aka Drew Energy is the executive director of the Center for Creative Education and the founder/director of CCE's award-winning hip hop dance troupe, Energy. He talks with Peter and Jimmy about the importance of working within your local community, being the change that you want to see in the world, and the need for major change in the modern education process that supports each child's unique perspective and passion.

    • 25 min
    James Lecesne

    James Lecesne

    A conversation with writer, actor, and storyteller James Lecesne. In addition to numerous creative works which shine a light on the LGBTQ experience, James has also founded The Trevor Project and The Future Perfect Project which create support structures and safe space for LGBTQ youth.

    • 22 min
    Joe Concra & O+ Festival

    Joe Concra & O+ Festival

    A conversation from September 2016 featuring Joe Concra, painter, activist, and co-founder of the non-profit organization called O+ (pronounced o-positive, like the blood type). O+ creates opportunities for community members to care for each other including their most well known offering, the annual O+ Festival, now in it's ninth year in Kingston, New York, where artists, health care providers, musicians, and volunteers collaborate in the co-creation of a community festival of art and wellness. All are equal, all are one at O+. This episode also features some interesting introductory conversation with Jimmy, myself, and my wife Jennifer that is still very timely despite being recorded approximately two months BT (before Trump).

    • 53 min
    Holly Wood

    Holly Wood

    A conversation with radical feminist theorist, activist organizer, and Harvard PhD candidate Holly Wood from October 26, 2016. We discuss useless white male patriarchy, the urgent need to shift the power of leadership to nurturing women, and the exploitation of the feminine by corporate America.

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

LisannaD ,

Can we love in the time that we live?

I love this podcast. So thought provoking, I have had to listen more than once!

LilahLilah ,

Thought-provoking and so enjoyable

I love this podcast more and more each episode. The interviews are deep and challenging, and the guests chosen are so varied. Thank you!!

Shana Falana ,

love this podcast!!!

i love what is happening in Kingston NY and the work that Peter and his community are doing... it should be a model for every other city!!! Thanks for all the hard work team!

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