Water Foresight Podcast
Examining the future of water through the lens of strategic foresight--anticipating, framing, and shaping your preferred future.
Episodes
51 episodes
Water and the End of the World
What if the future of our planet hinged on a single, often overlooked element? Join us as Dr. Mills, honorary professor at the University of Essex and author of "End of the World," reveals the pivotal role water will play in navigating apocalyp...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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40:37
Rights of Nature & the Future of Water
Discover the transformative idea of granting natural entities--including water--legal personhood as we sit down with Professor James Salzman, a leading voice in environmental law. This episode takes you beyond traditional environmental regulati...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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46:54
The Future of WASH
Embark on an enlightening exploration of a globally pressing issue with the insight of Samista Jugwanth, joining us from the vibrant heart of South Africa. Prepare to unravel the intricate tapestry of WASH—Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene—challen...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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37:36
Water and Regulatory AI
Unlock the secrets of regulatory innovation as we sit down with Hdata's founder and CEO, Hudson Hollister, whose journey from SEC lawyer to tech trailblazer is transforming the energy industry's approach to data. This episode promises a wealth ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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51:27
Water as a "Liquid Asset"
Step into a world where every drop of water counts as Professor Buzz Thompson, author of "Liquid Asset," unravels the complex role of the private sector in water management. Together, we navigate the intricate dance of business and government a...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:18:48
The Future of Carbon Emissions and Water
Welcome to an enlightening installment of the Water Foresight Podcast, where we venture into the complex world of non-revenue water, carbon emissions and carbon leakage credits. We're honored to have water industry veteran, Steve Cavanaugh, joi...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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49:23
The Need for a Futures Thinking Mindset
Imagine having the power to look into the future of the water industry - sounds exciting, right? That's the journey we embark on with Dr. Graham Norris, an organizational psychologist who specializes in foresight and futures thinking. Our dialo...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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46:31
Is There a Future for Fair Market Value?
Is "fair market value" activity in trouble? Should public and private water utilities begin to worry? Does the recent Cicero v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission decision by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania prese...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:08:18
Sackett v. EPA and the Future of Water
What does the recent Supreme Court case, Sackett vs. EPA, mean for the Clean Water Act? Join us as we explore this landmark case with Brent Fewell, Founder of the
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:01:23
What is the Future of ChatGPT and Water?
ChatGPT is garnering a great deal of attention. What does it mean for the future of water? Mahesh Lunani, CEO of Aquasight, joins the Water Foresight Podcast to help us understand ChatGPT and its possible or probable futures. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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57:03
Servant Leadership and the Future of Water
Leadership. Everyone talks about it. Customers and regulators demand it. Water utilities need it. Non-profits preach it. What is leadership? Can we define and measure it? Or, do we know it when we see i...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:47
The Future of the Circular Water Economy
The idea of the "Circular Economy" has been the subject of recent debate. What about a "Circular Water Economy"? Jim Lauria, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing of Mazzei Injector Company, helps us understand the rise of the Cir...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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52:34
Fascism and the Future of Water
"You're a fascist!" This seems to be the claim lobbed by various people on different sides of a contested issue. We may be divided, but do we truly understand the term "fascism"? Dr. Gene Veith helps us understand fascism. Wha...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:09:41
Water and the Metaverse
What is the metaverse? Is it reality or, as some have stated, "embedded reality"? What does that mean and how will the metaverse intersect with the future of water? Lior Romanowsky of Spartans.tech joins the podcast to provide...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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42:19
The Future of Toxic Water Systems
Does the future of water envision drinking water systems as toxic waste facilities? Andrew Brought, an environmental lawyer with Spencer Fane LLP, helps the podcast see various futures of water through the recent case--California Rive...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:02:56
Water and Racial Impact Statements
Can signals of change from the discipline of criminal justice offer insights into the future of water? Dr. Tom Romero joins the Water Foresight Podcast to discuss racial impact statements in connection with the future of water. What...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:00:17
Water & Resilience Gentrification
Is it true that no good deed goes unpunished? Dr. Kenneth Gould joins the Water Foresight Podcast to address the emerging issue of resilience gentrification. What is resilience gentrification? Is this simply a bad thing or is ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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45:39
The Future of Customer Satisfaction
According to the latest AWWA Journal, customer satisfaction is a big deal to customers of water utilities and their opinions about the service they receive. Dr. Andrew Heath, Managing Director of Utilities Intelligence for J.D. Power &...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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53:16
Flooding and Future Scenarios
Dr. Kimberly Daniels and Tim Morgan join the Water Foresight Podcast to discuss Flooding and Future Scenarios. It's hurricane season and the Podcast is interested in learning about the future of flooding. Daniels and Morgan examined...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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54:43
The Future of the Internet of Water
Peter Colohan, Director of the Internet of Water Initiative at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, joins the Water Foresight Podcast to provide his vision for the future of the Internet of Water. What is the Internet of Water (IoW)?&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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55:19
Environmental Justice and the Future of Water
What is the future of the paradigm of Environmental Justice in relationship to the future of all things water? Dr. David Pellow of the University of California, Santa Barbara, joins the Water Foresight Podcast to guide us on this journey....
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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58:02
Surveillance Capitalism and the Future of Water
Brett Aho "nudges" the Water Foresight Podcast into discussing surveillance capitalism and its relationship to the future of water. What is "surveillance capitalism"? What are the opportunities and risks of "behavior modification"?&...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:07:03
The Future of Space Water
Kody George joins the Water Foresight Podcast to address the Future of Space Water. What? Isn't water only relevant on Earth? Kody offer his insights on "space water," the legal mechanisms addressing its use, and observations ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:27
Higher Education's Impact on the Future of Water
What will be the necessary skills, abilities, and knowledge necessary for the future leaders and followers within the world of water? Dr. Chris Mayer of the United States Military Academy (a/k/a West Point) joins the Water Foresight Podca...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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56:27
Fueling the Future of Public-Private Solutions in Water
How does the pending Maryland Comprehensive Conservation Finance Act (SB 348) influence the future of water? Dr. Tim Male of the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) joins the Water Foresight Podcast to offer his thoughts on SB 3...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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48:06