The podcast episodes demonstrate the principles of collaborative problem-solving in different contexts. In the first episode, The Art of Negotiation, How to Get More of What You Want, the guest speaker Maggie Neal emphasizes reframing negotiations as collaborative problem-solving rather than adversarial battles, which is a central theme throughout the episode.

In the second episode, Climate Activism Design with David Johnson, the guest discusses how principles of design thinking can be applied to address climate change through collaborative problem-solving and grassroots activism. He emphasizes the importance of bringing together teams working on related issues to share expertise and develop new solutions, which is a key part of his proposed approach.