Certain Futures

About Certain Futures

A podcast from the FutuRes Project and Radio Spaetkauf. Join in on a forward thinking conversation between host Daniel Stern and leading researchers from all across Europe.

Publisher

Daniel Stern, FutuRes

Category

science · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jun 2025

Latest episode

16 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Dec 2025

   “They’re Our Future" | Episode Four

   The concluding episode of the series. A look back uncovers deeper complexities and a few surprises.

2. 

   7 Nov 2025

   "All That We Want" | Episode Three

   This episode focusses on Europe's declining fertility rates. Dan interviews demographer and sociologist Anna Rotkirch, a leading researcher and policy advisor on the topic.

3. 

   23 Sept 2025

   "Ageing Alla Milanese" | Episode Two

   Dan walks through Milan, recording both hope and apprehension in the streets. His conversations with university researchers reveal forecasts and forewarnings that mirror the mood outside the ivory tower.

4. 

   21 Aug 2025

   "Nine Months Per Year" | Episode One

   In episode one of Certain Futures, Dan begins his conversation with the people examining our current data, making projections about Europe's populations.

5. 

   18 Jun 2025

   Certain Futures - Teaser

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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