Podcast
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Remain open to learning: The foundation for real-world impact
Abuzar Royesh (2018 cohort) imagines a world where there is no inequality between developing and developed worlds.
March 11, 2026
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Human connection over loneliness and division
Amanda Morrison (2024 cohort) shares the through line connecting her upbringing in Montana, her background in dance, her work in documentary filmmaking, and her decision to pursue law.
February 25, 2026
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Building pathways to higher education that everyone can access
Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca (2024 cohort) imagines a world where every child has access to quality education that can get them to a college experience as they wish, where they wish, regardless of where they were born.
February 11, 2026
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Where linguistics meets the law
Tilly Brooks (2024 cohort) imagines a world where linguistic expertise can inform legal reform.
January 28, 2026
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Venture capital through an anthropological lens
Rex Woodbury (2019 cohort) imagines a world where technology and startups are a force for good.
January 14, 2026
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Unrelenting curiosity: On knowing ourselves and the universe
Barkotel Zemenu (2024 cohort) imagines a world where the mysteries of the physical universe are mysteries not just to those who are detectives, but also to those who are not.
December 10, 2025
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Deconstructing cultural barriers to girls’ education
Ayo Dada (2019 cohort) imagines a world where education is accessible to everyone, regardless of any aspect of their identity.
November 26, 2025
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Translating discovery into care
Anson Zhou (2024 cohort) imagines a world where all medical discoveries successfully translate into patient care.
November 12, 2025
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Dancing between worlds: IAW Alumni Edition
In the first alumni edition of Imagine A World, Eli Cahan (2019 cohort) talks with Bingyi Wang (2018 cohort), who imagines a world where tech and science transcend borders.
October 29, 2025
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Caring for Earth while reaching for the stars
Alina Santander Vinokurova (2024 cohort) imagines a world where the aerospace industry serves both humanity and Earth equally.
October 15, 2025
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Humbitious: The many lives of Willie Thompson
Willie Thompson (2022 cohort) reflects on transforming what the workplace looks and feels like, and what it means to be in community with others.
June 18, 2025
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Trust, transparency, and transformation
Rachel Desch (2023 cohort) shares her vision for a world where trusted institutions and leaders are able to mitigate violent conflict and inspire innovative policymaking.
June 05, 2025
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Highlights from Imagine A World, Season Two
Hear some of the most memorable moments from the second season of IAW, through the lens of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars leadership model.
May 21, 2025
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Building resilient climate companies
Madison Freeman (2022 cohort) imagines a world where technological solutions drive a sustainable economy.
May 07, 2025
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Designing a healthier future
David Jiang (2022 cohort) and Longsha Liu (2022 cohort) share their journeys to Stanford and the close friendship they've formed.
April 23, 2025
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Empowered to empower
Khushi Malde (2024 cohort) shares her hopes for education to spark curiosity, build resilience, and empower students to innovate, create, and lead for global responsibility.
April 09, 2025
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Health policy, global impact, and community roots
Eliza Ennis (2022 cohort) shares her journey from small-town roots to global health policy, tackling reproductive health and substance use with community-driven solutions.
March 19, 2025
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Making justice a right, not a privilege
Gianmarco Coronado Graci (2023 cohort) shares how he's working toward a world where access to justice is a right and not a privilege.
March 05, 2025
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Finding home in poetry and presence
Quyên Nguyễn-Hoàng (2022 cohort) discusses movement, belonging, and the search for stillness in a fast-paced world.
February 19, 2025
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Falling in love with humanity
Catharine Bowman (2022 cohort) shares the life-changing moments that inspired her journey to Stanford and KHS, what fuels her research focus, and more.
February 05, 2025