ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Wiser Conversations was founded by Derek Handley in April 2020 as we faced our new surreality of the COVID-19. Ché Zara Blomfield joined soon-after as Creative Producer. Esteemed guests have included: Dr. Susan David, Priya Parker, Dr. Hinemoa Elder, Naomi Klein, and Pico Iyer, exploring topics ranging from climate change to gatherings and mental health.
Wiser is supported by Fife Foundation and hosted by the Aera Foundation, a New Zealand-registered charitable trust.
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Average audio length:
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English
United States
38 episodes
since May 12, 2020
episodic
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