The podcast episodes explore the theme of Citizen Participation, highlighting the importance of active citizen engagement in addressing critical issues and shaping the future.

Several episodes emphasize the need for people to participate in the political process, such as by registering new voters and embracing grassroots efforts. Other episodes discuss how incorporating public input into the development and governance of transformative technologies like AI can help align these innovations with democratic principles.

The episodes also showcase initiatives that increase citizen participation in policymaking, such as Taiwan's use of 'deliberative polling' and other strategies to future-proof democracy. Additionally, an episode features an interview with a nonprofit leader who expresses optimism about a 'century of the citizen' defined by active participation and citizen-driven change.