Melissa D. Ho: Why Walling Off Nature Won't Provide Water Security
Melissa D. Ho joins John to explore how conservation is shifting from protecting nature in isolation to designing systems where people and ecosystems work together.
Rethinking Insurance in an Era of Extreme Weather with Raghuveer Vinukollu
Raghuveer Vinukollu, a hydrologist and reinsurance professional, joins John to explore how the insurance industry is responding to the growing risks of extreme weather.
Season 5, Episode 5: Fragmentation, Flood Risk, and Rethinking How We Manage Water with Melissa Roberts
Melissa Roberts, Founder and Executive Director of the American Flood Coalition, joins John to talk about the importance of managing flood risk at scale, what that looks like for communities, and why fragmented water governance makes taking effective action so difficult, even when we know the risks.
Season 5, Episode 4: Water Infrastructure, Engineering, and Climate Adaptation with John Take
John Take joins John on the latest episode of Audacious Water to talk about how water infrastructure is evolving as climate change intensifies.
Season 5, Episode 3: Innovation, Data, and the Future of Water Management with Will Sarni
Will Sarni joins John Sabo to discuss why the U.S. needs a new National Water Strategy and what innovation in the water sector really means. The conversation explores innovation beyond technology, the role of finance and data, and what it will take to manage water in a changing world.
Season 5, Episode 2: Why the U.S. Needs a New National Water Strategy with Dr. Newsha Ajami and Dr. Martin Doyle (Part 2)
In Part 2 of their conversation, John Sabo, Newsha Ajami, and Martin Doyle explore the core elements of a modern U.S. water strategy, including economics, governance, rural water, and the innovation needed for a changing climate.
Season 5, Episode 1: Why the U.S. Needs a New National Water Strategy with Dr. Newsha Ajami and Dr. Martin Doyle (Part 1)
This episode looks back at America’s first national water strategy and explains why experts believe the U.S. needs a modern version today. Dr. Newsha Ajami and Dr. Martin Doyle join John Sabo to discuss how fragmented water management, shifting climate pressures, and aging infrastructure make a new strategy essential.