The podcast episodes showcase various aspects of rural development, including efforts to empower rural communities, promote sustainable agriculture and natural resource management, and address the unique challenges faced by remote and underserved areas.

For example, the episode "Patient capital (E)" discusses how 'patient capital' investments can drive positive change in rural communities over the long term, in contrast to short-term profit-seeking practices. The episode "Maria Y. Orosa & the Food of the Philippines" highlights the work of a Filipino chemist who dedicated her life to promoting food security and reviving traditional cuisine in the Philippines, with a focus on rural empowerment.

Other episodes explore topics such as the use of traditional cattle-grazing practices to combat wildfires in Portugal, the community-led transformation of a small Scottish island, and the resistance to imposed development projects in South Africa's Wild Coast region.