Water Foresight Podcast

Apr 02 2025 53 ep. 49 mins 2

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Examining the future of water through the lens of strategic foresight--anticipating, framing, and shaping your preferred future.

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Does Loper Bright Enterprises Signal the Demise of the Chevron Doctrine?

Apr 02 2025 57 mins

Is the demise of the Chevron Doctrine "greatly exaggerated"? Professor Sidney Shapiro of the Wake Forest University School of Law joins the Water Foresight Podcast with his observations. What does the future of the U.S. Supreme Court's Loper Bright Enterprises decision mean for the future of water and how administrative agencies interpret and implement Congressional directives? Muc

The Madison Declaration and the Future of Water (Part 1)

Mar 12 2025 56 mins

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is 50 years old. Is it in good health or is it having a mid-life crisis? Do the successes of the SDWA define its "ceiling" or present a new "floor" for consideration? The Madison Declaration calls for an assessment of the future of drinking water throughout the United States. Dr. Manny Teodoro from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Katherin

Water and the End of the World

Jun 28 2024 40 mins

What if the future of our planet hinged on a single, often overlooked element? Join us as Dr. Mills, honorary professor at the University of Essex and author of "End of the World," reveals the pivotal role water will play in navigating apocalyptic scenarios such as climate emergencies, overpopulation, and geopolitical tensions. Drawing on real-world examples like the Ukraine-Russia

Rights of Nature & the Future of Water

Mar 06 2024 46 mins

Discover the transformative idea of granting natural entities--including water--legal personhood as we sit down with Professor James Salzman, a leading voice in environmental law. This episode takes you beyond traditional environmental regulation, where nature typically plays a supporting role to human interests, and into the realm of the rights of nature movement. Listen in as we

The Future of WASH

Feb 14 2024 37 mins

Embark on an enlightening exploration of a globally pressing issue with the insight of Samista Jugwanth, joining us from the vibrant heart of South Africa. Prepare to unravel the intricate tapestry of WASH—Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene—challenges that persist not only in the developing world but also on the doorsteps of developed nations. Samista sheds light on the stark reali

Water and Regulatory AI

Jan 31 2024 51 mins

Unlock the secrets of regulatory innovation as we sit down with Hdata's founder and CEO, Hudson Hollister, whose journey from SEC lawyer to tech trailblazer is transforming the energy industry's approach to data. This episode promises a wealth of knowledge as we venture into how Hudson's brainchild streamlines regulatory filing processes, applies AI to sector-wide queries, and empo

Water as a "Liquid Asset"

Jan 24 2024 78 mins

Step into a world where every drop of water counts as Professor Buzz Thompson, author of "Liquid Asset," unravels the complex role of the private sector in water management. Together, we navigate the intricate dance of business and government alliances as they supply life's most vital resource, dissecting the tug-of-war between public service and commodification. Discover how compa

The Future of Carbon Emissions and Water

Oct 11 2023 49 mins

Welcome to an enlightening installment of the Water Foresight Podcast, where we venture into the complex world of non-revenue water, carbon emissions and carbon leakage credits. We're honored to have water industry veteran, Steve Cavanaugh, join us as we decode this labyrinth of issues. As the CEO of Cavanaugh & Associates and the chair of the International Water Association's

The Need for a Futures Thinking Mindset

Sep 27 2023 46 mins

Imagine having the power to look into the future of the water industry - sounds exciting, right? That's the journey we embark on with Dr. Graham Norris, an organizational psychologist who specializes in foresight and futures thinking. Our dialogue spins around understanding the importance of long-term thinking, especially in the water sector. We delve into the concept of controllin

Is There a Future for Fair Market Value?

Aug 30 2023 68 mins

Is "fair market value" activity in trouble? Should public and private water utilities begin to worry? Does the recent Cicero v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission decision by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania present a signal of change for the economic regulation of utilities? Or, is this simply a wild card? Cody Faulk with Spencer Fane LLP joins the Water Foresight Podcas