Can cities help us heal? Designing cities to improve human and planetary health with Helle Søholt

In this episode of The Cultural Turn, host Hannah MacInnes is joined by acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Rolf Sachs at The Klosters Forum. Rolf shares how visual art cultivates empathy, why caring for our planet must become an instinct rather than a chore, and how human authenticity stands apart in the age of AI. From Swiss roots to transforming a flooded studio into an exhibition on rising tides, Rolf reveals how humour, materiality, and creative vision can turn climate anxiety into ...

In this episode of The Cultural Turn, host Hannah MacInnes sits down with Danielle Turkov Wilson, Founder and CEO of Think-Film Impact Production. As an actionist, Danielle operates at the intersection of cinema and political strategy, turning narratives into measurable systemic change. Together, they explore the mechanics of impact producing, how films like Dark Waters helped ban toxic PFAS chemicals, why empathy is a skill that must be taught and practiced, and how independent film can brid...

Can art help us navigate climate grief and inspire true systemic change? In our very first episode of The Cultural Turn, host Hannah MacInnes sits down with Alison Tickell, CEO of Julie’s Bicycle, to discuss the transformative power of art and culture. Together, they explore how creative expression gives us space to process climate grief, reconnect with our shared humanity, and spur local communities into environmental action.

In this episode, landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom joins host Hannah MacInnes to discuss how Bangkok is reclaiming its identity as a water-based city. From creating massive flood-retention parks to building Asia’s largest urban rooftop farm, Kotchakorn shares how nature-based design can help cities adapt to a changing climate while breaking down the bureaucratic silos that stand in the way of resilience.

Can technology and nature coexist to create truly resilient urban environments? Host Hannah MacInnes explores this question with ecological engineer Dr. Nadina Galle, who describes how a digital revolution is finally reaching urban ecology. In this episode, Nadina dives into the "Internet of Nature," detailing how tools like LiDAR and real-time sensors are allowing us to better map, monitor, and manage the green spaces in our cities. She addresses the common fear that technology replaces our ...