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• why economic interests so often against Climate protection is being exploited
• why the biggest threat to our economy is not being treated as such,
• and why pessimism is not an option despite everything.

What does home mean? And how can home become a place for everyone.

In this episode we talk to Anna Buchegger, artist and musician, on loss of homeland, new communities and cultural participation. Because tradition, homeland and community shape our social interaction: For some they represent security, pride and belonging – for others they become places of exclusion.

We are discussing the tension between Preservation and change, between the need for security and the risk of excluding people under the guise of tradition.

Global supply chains influence our daily lives – often without us knowing the conditions under which our products are manufactured. Child labor, poor working conditions, and a lack of transparency contrast sharply with positive examples, Fair Trade initiatives, and new legal approaches.

In this episode we talk to Katharina Ehrenmüller about how supply chains work, which major levers enable change, and why we have reason to be optimistic despite problematic production conditions.

We discuss the role of globalization and the EU Supply Chain Act – and find ourselves caught between justified anger and hope for innovative projects that can truly make a difference.

The Climate Won't Wait: Why do We?  

Live from the European Young Innovators Festival Graz. Climate crisis, multiple crises, societal pressure – many young people feel overwhelmed by the challenges of our time.

Between hope and exhaustion, between progress and regression, the question arises: How do we maintain our focus on a positive future without ignoring reality?

In this live episode, Christa Kloibhofer-Krampl speaks with Ilona M. Otto, Professor of Societal Impacts of Climate Change, and Barbara Holzinger From the Climate Alliance Styria, the discussion focuses on the emotional burdens faced by younger generations, how they cope with pressure – and the role education plays in this. It's not just about facts, but also about feelings: about fear and courage, about belonging, community, and how we can empower each other.

With diverse perspectives and voices from guests and festival participants, an open fishbowl discussion unfolds about how we can overcome exhaustion and get moving again. A heartfelt thank you to our guests, as well as to Christian Kozina-Voit and Michael Johannes Wieser for their contributions – and of course to everyone who joined us on stage.

To invent or to forgo – what will truly move us forward?
Is it about new technologies, about innovation, or about changing our own behavior?

How much can technology achieve, and where do we need to rethink, react, and reinvent ourselves?

In this episode, we talk to Laila Kriechbaum, activist and spokesperson for Fridays for Future Austria, about the narratives of progress, the limits of technological solutions, and the question of whether innovation automatically means "better".

A conversation about resources, responsibility, and the search for a balance between change, sacrifice, and genuine sustainability.

Right-wing shift, fake news and social media – where do we get our information from, and whom do we believe?

How do right-wing influencers manage to reach young people – and what can a vibrant civil society do to counter this?

In this episode, we talk to Anna Buchegger, artist and musician, about digital dynamics, the so-called "Pride Month" – and about what makes us optimistic about the future despite everything.

Every contribution counts – in everyday life, in our interactions, in the small things.

Climate crisis, social upheaval, war, uncertainty – many people look to the future with concern.

Studies show that many Austrians are afraid of what the future holds. But where does this fear of the future come from – and how can we transform it into curiosity and enthusiasm for tomorrow?

In this episode, we talk to Katharina Ehrenmüller from the Ministry of Curiosity and Enthusiasm for the Future about the role of the media, the power of our imagination, and the question of whether there is even "one future".

We discuss why bad news sells better and how we can still create space for positive visions of the future. A conversation about fear, hope, and how we can collectively identify and utilize opportunities.

Energy crisis, climate crisis and the question: How can the transition to renewable energy succeed?
Where can we find approaches and solutions, and how can we maintain the motivation to continue despite setbacks?

In this episode, we talk to Laila Kriechbaum, activist and spokesperson for Fridays For Future Austria, about fossil fuel dependencies, political hurdles – and the enormous potential for change.

A discussion about the discrepancy between political goals and actual implementation – and why change is needed precisely there.

Life in the countryside often sounds idyllic – like community, nature, and reliability. But for many women, everyday life there is something different: characterized by a lack of infrastructure, limited mobility, and restricted opportunities.

Why are so many of them moving to the city – and what does that mean for life outside of urban centers?
How does a lack of infrastructure affect opportunities, self-determination, and community?
And what is needed to ensure that women stay in rural areas – or perhaps even return?

In this episode, we talk to artist Anna Buchegger about home and rural exodus – about women who are rethinking and reshaping their lives in the countryside.

How fair is a country where some have more and more – and others can barely keep up?
What does inflation mean for everyday life, opportunities, and confidence in a secure future?
And how can politics respond to a generation that feels less and less confident?

In this episode, we talk to Katharina Ehrenmüller from the Ministry of Curiosity and Enthusiasm for the Future about Inequality, wealth, political responsibility and the future of our democracyBecause when social divisions grow, the foundation of shared participation is also at risk of crumbling.

How can we ensure that all people – regardless of income or origin – remain part of a vibrant democracy?

How do media images change our perception of crises?
Why are activists suddenly being labeled "climate terrorists"?
And what responsibility does language bear when it comes to finding solutions instead of stoking fear?

In our new episode with Laila Kriechbaum, activist and spokesperson for Fridays For Future Austria, we talk about the power of language – and how it shapes our view of the world.

Between anger at distorted narratives and confidence in honest communication, we ask: How can we use language to reconnect – not divide?

More and more young people are interested in politics – and at the same time, voter turnout is declining. A contradiction?

In this episode, we talk to artist Anna Buchegger about the political awareness of the younger generation, about trust, disappointment, and how parties can reach out to their voters.

We talk about voting as a cultural tradition, about participation beyond party politics, and why dialect and language can help create a dialogue on equal terms.

Political participation is not a fixed state, but a living process – one that requires courage, openness and trust from all generations.

In this episode, we talk to Katharina Ehrenmüller from the Ministry for Curiosity and Future Aspiration about the future of work in times of digitalization and artificial intelligence.

What is AI doing to our jobs? What might new working environments look like? And why does ChatGPT use more men than women?

Between anger about inequalities and confidence in new opportunities, we discuss how continuing education, openness, and curiosity can help us not to fall behind – but to actively shape new possibilities.

Many young people feel powerless and afraid in the face of the climate crisis. In today's episode, we talk with Laila Kriechbaum, activist and spokesperson for Fridays For Future Austria, about this particular feeling of powerlessness and how it can paralyze but also unite.

Laila talks about climate anxiety, how to deal with it, and why the feeling of being “alone” is deceptive.

In the second episode of Zorn und Zuversicht (Anger and Confidence), we talk to artist and musician Anna Buchegger about the impending extinction of culture and the question of where we can find our own artistic relevance amidst AI-generated music.

It is about politics in art and the appeal to use the spaces in which culture takes place – because that is precisely where exchange and thus new confidence arise.

Anger and Confidence – Season Premiere!

In our first episode with Katharina Ehrenmüller from the Ministry for Curiosity and Future Aspiration, we discuss the climate crisis, political inaction, and the tendency to pay fines instead of finding real solutions.

We talk about why the federal government's lack of plans makes them angry – and where hope can be found at the same time: because large companies are increasingly being held accountable and abuses are being made visible.

Between anger and confidence, we ask: How does justified frustration turn into real change?