Pullback

About Pullback

Pullback is a podcast that explores big ideas and asks: is this a real solution or a distraction? Through discussions with leading experts, we cover ideas that proponents say will address global problems like inequality and climate change.

Publisher

Pullback Podcast

Category

education · science

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Nov 2019

Latest episode

13 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

191 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Nov 2025

   From Cited Podcast "The Green Cosmos: Gerard O’Neill’s Post-Political Space Utopia"

   Pullback is between seasons, but while you wait we recommend one of our sister shows from the Harbinger Media Network; Cited reveals the hidden stories behind the experts that shape our world, and this season they discuss radical environmental thinkers and their dreams for our green future. This is the first episode of their new series, "Green Dreams". Like this? Find more from Cited on their website or your favourite podcast platform! Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network

2. 

   1 Sept 2025

   Disability Justice with Gregor Wolbring

   Pullback is breaking for the summer, but we have a bonus episode for our lovely listeners! Kristen is joined by Gregor Wolbring to discuss ways the climate movement could become more inclusive. Gregor is a professor at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine and part of his impressive academic background includes sustainability, disability, and ability studies.Learn more about the Bristol climate and disability action planGregor recommends following A Change in the Climate, a creative contribution to the University of Exeter’s Sensing Climate project researching climate change and disability, led by Dr Sarah Bell and funded via a Philip Leverhulme Prize in Geography.Dr. Sara Bell, mentioned in the episode, is working on the project Sensing Climate, which is placing disabled people at the forefront of the climate crisis.We also encourage listeners to check out The Canadian Disability and Climate Change Network and Strategy Project.

3. 

   29 Jul 2025

   Youth Climate Action with Christina Joy McRorie

   Host Kristen interviews Christina Joy McRorie, co-chair of Canada's Environment and Climate Change Youth Council, about her impactful youth climate action experiences.

Who has been a guest on Pullback

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Christina Joy McRorie
• Kimberley Brownlee
• Dr Tim Jackson
• Franziska Mager
• Abhi Kantamneni

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,682

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

85

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Books guests

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