The Shape of the World

The Shape of the World


Latest Episodes

Is the Earth Alive?
August 21, 2025

Hosted by Jill Riddell, The Shape of the World is a podcast about cities, nature and people. The Shape of the World shines a light on how we and other living things thrive and co-exist. We speak with

Zoned Out: Race, Property, and Ownership in America
July 31, 2025

Hosted by Jill Riddell, The Shape of the World is a podcast about cities, nature and people. The Shape of the World shines a light on how we and other living things thrive and co-exist. We speak with

Existential Risk: A User’s Guide 
July 10, 2025

Hosted by Jill Riddell, The Shape of the World is a podcast about cities, nature and people. The Shape of the World shines a light on how we and other living things thrive and co-exist. We speak with

The Secret Lives of Fireflies
June 19, 2025

Hosted by Jill Riddell, The Shape of the World is a podcast about cities, nature and people. The Shape of the World shines a light on how we and other living things thrive and co-exist. We speak with

Cities and Wildlife: Frenemies or Friends?
May 29, 2025

Hosted by Jill Riddell, The Shape of the World is a podcast about cities, nature and people. The Shape of the World shines a light on how we and other living things thrive and co-exist. We speak with

Can a Tiny Organism Transform Human Relations?
May 09, 2025

Hosted by Jill Riddell, The Shape of the World is a podcast about cities, nature and people. The Shape of the World shines a light on how we and other living things thrive and co-exist. We speak with

Season Six Coming Soon
May 05, 2025

Hosted by Jill Riddell, The Shape of the World is a podcast about cities, nature and people. The Shape of the World shines a light on how we and other living things thrive and co-exist. We speak with

Episode 33: Can Listening Be a Political and Moral Act?
December 22, 2022

Biologist David George Haskell says this collective inattention is a huge loss for each of us. It's like leaving money on the table because paying attention to the living world is a source of beauty,

Episode 32: What Should We Fix First?
November 18, 2022

Margaret Renkl's new book "Graceland at Last: Notes on Hope and Heartache From the American South is mix of graceful observations and practical solutions.

Episode 31: Who Trashed My River?
October 12, 2022

Hosted by Jill Riddell, The Shape of the World is a podcast about cities, nature and people. The Shape of the World shines a light on how we and other living things thrive and co-exist. We speak with