The concept of state responsibility is central to the podcast episodes, which explore how states can be held accountable for global risks such as climate change and pandemics, as well as human rights violations.

In the episode "Sarah Cassella, 'Global Risks and International Law: The Case of Climate Change and Pandemics' (Brill/Nijhoff, 2023)", the guest discusses the challenges in attributing responsibility for global risks and the need for a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to manage them effectively.

The episode "32 - What is happening to the Uyghur Muslims in China?" examines the responsibilities and potential actions that individual states can take to address human rights violations, such as through sanctions, legal challenges, and pressuring corporations.