"Robot for Mayor" A Conversation with Dr. Norman Jacknis, Part 1
In a year when democracies around the world go to the voting polls to select leaders and representatives in nations and local towns and regions, we see much has changed due to an adoption of the "Inte...
18 Sep 202423min
Why 20 States in America are Being Reborn: A Conversation with Heartland Forward
The "Heartland" of the United States is a geographical expanse that is breathtaking in its size and scope. Covering 20 states, from North Dakota to Texas, it is among the most diverse places on the g...
4 Sep 202441min
FRUGAL INNOVATION: FINLANDS SECRET DNA, A Conversation with Finland's First Ambassador for Innovation, Part 2
In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Ambassador Jarmo Sareva, Finland's Ambassador for Cyber Affairs before being named the country's first Ambassado...
21 Aug 202427min
FRUGAL INNOVATION: FINLANDS SECRET DNA, A Conversation with Finland's First Ambassador for Innovation, Part 1
Sareva was Finland's Ambassador for Cyber Affairs before being named the country's first Ambassador for Innovation. These two jobs were central to the success of Finland, which is known for its innov...
7 Aug 202425min
Why Astronauts Look for Their Home First (Part 2) – A Conversation with Best-Selling Author and Space Philosopher Frank White
In this second episode, best-selling author of the "Overview Effect" Frank White talks about the hope and plan he has to establish a group of people who will be the heart and soul of bringing the over...
24 Jul 202422min
Why Astronauts Look for Their Home First, Part 1 with Frank White
Many astronauts say that when they initially see the Earth from afar, they look first for their hometowns….Eventually, they realize that their true identity as a human….is 'with that whole thing.'" On...
10 Jul 202421min
The Middle of Everywhere with Dr. Ben Winchester, Part 2
Lou and Ben Winchester continue their discussion about the changes taking place in rural communities and the misperceptions afoot. You will enjoy the second part of this Podcast. While Lou claims, "Th...
26 Jun 202426min
The Middle of Everywhere with Ben Winchester, Part 1
"The seeds of success for rural economies have been planted!" So says the controversial champion of the rural narrative, University of Minnesota educator and researcher Dr. Ben Winchester, a demograph...
12 Jun 202427min
