A World of Possibilities

A World of Possibilities is an award-winning nationally and internationally syndicated public affairs radio program produced by the Mainstream Media Project. The program features spirited conversations about essential global issues. Each week, this unique hour-long program examines a specific issue in depth with leading analysts, big picture thinkers and practical innovators from around the world. From the future of peace and alternatives to corporate globalization to civil liberties, renewable energy and sustainable consumption, the program offers fresh, solution-centered approaches to the most challenging problems we face as a people and planet. Hosted by MMP Executive Director Mark Sommer, the program features breakthrough conversations with key figures in the diverse social movements that are transforming our world. Each program is produced as a permanent educational resource to benefit journalists, students, researchers, educators, policymakers, and all those doing innovative work on urgent national and global issues. A World of Possibilities is distributed free of charge to broadcasters. It is available by satellite or in CD format by mail. Please visit our website for our full listening archives, distribution information, and free mp3 downloads for broadcasters.

People who work with A World of Possibilities

Caption: PRX default User image Mark Bramhall (Admin) Cambridge, MA
Michael Schwartz (Admin) Production Engineer Arcata, California
Caption: PRX default User image Matthew Fidler (Admin) Producer/ Engineeer/ Musician Oakland, CA

Pieces

The Copenhagen climate summit saw fierce jockeying for advantage among the great powers but few tangible results.

  • Added: Mar 02, 2010
  • Length: 00:55:03
Caption: A Fambul Tok fire., Credit: Sara Terry
A look at a new Reconciliation process in Sierra Leone.

  • Added: Mar 02, 2010
  • Length: 00:54:56
A look into the complicated relationships between Nations in the Far East.

Bought by KGNU


  • Added: Jan 15, 2010
  • Length: 00:54:59
  • Licenses: 1
Genocide has claimed the lives of millions of civilians worldwide. Now, in the aftermath of such atrocities, human rights advocates are beginning t...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2010
  • Length: 00:55:00
Interviews from an indigenous climate change conference during the summer of 2009 in Alaska.

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston


  • Added: Dec 14, 2009
  • Length: 00:54:58
  • Licenses: 1
Half of all working Americans can't afford to miss work due to illness.

Bought by KGNU and WRPI


  • Added: Dec 14, 2009
  • Length: 00:54:56
  • Licenses: 2
A look at criminal justice after war.

  • Added: Dec 14, 2009
  • Length: 00:55:00

  • Added: Dec 14, 2009
  • Length: 00:55:00

  • Added: Mar 12, 2009
  • Length: 00:54:57
Interviews with several scientists about how nature teaches us to be resilient.

Bought by WGBH Radio Boston


  • Added: Mar 12, 2009
  • Length: 00:55:00
  • Licenses: 1
An Interview with Robert Reich

  • Added: Mar 12, 2009
  • Length: 00:55:00
The state of Colombia's renewed Justice system.

  • Added: Mar 12, 2009
  • Length: 00:55:00
An Interview with Lawrence Lessig and Scott Anthony

  • Added: Mar 12, 2009
  • Length: 00:54:59
A one hour interview with Majora Carter and Van Jones.

Bought by WRPI and Moab Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 12, 2009
  • Length: 00:55:00
  • Licenses: 2

  • Added: Nov 10, 2008
  • Length: 00:55:00
  • Licenses: 5

  • Added: Apr 10, 2008
  • Length: 00:55:00

  • Added: Apr 10, 2008
  • Length: 00:55:00
  • Licenses: 3
A study on new peacebuilding actions within the Pentagon.

  • Added: Apr 10, 2008
  • Length: 00:55:00
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A look at corn and its miriad uses.

Bought by WRPI


  • Added: Jan 17, 2008
  • Length: 00:55:01
  • Licenses: 1

  • Added: Dec 11, 2007
  • Length: 00:54:58
  • Licenses: 8