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Topic: Pollution

Pollution is the contamination of the natural environment by the introduction of harmful substances or energy, often as a result of human activities.

More on: Pollution

The podcast episodes discuss various aspects of pollution and its impacts, including how it relates to climate change, migratory species, and corporate behavior.

For example, the episode 'How The New Catan Board Game Can Spark Conversations On Climate Change' examines how pollution from fossil fuel use is a central mechanic in the game Catan: New Energies, leading to catastrophic events that affect all players. This episode highlights how games can be used to start conversations about the consequences of pollution.

The episode 'The U.N.'s First-Ever Analysis Of World's Migratory Species Just Dropped' discusses how pollution, including insecticides, pesticides, and lead, is a significant threat to migratory species, and the need to address various forms of pollution to protect these species.

Finally, the episode 'TEASER: Freud and Politics (w/ Pat Blanchfield)' links the disproportionate pollution caused by certain private companies to a disturbing mythical figure, suggesting this reflects dark aspects of our current political and economic realities.

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