On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour
On the Rise is a podcast about climate and the future—but not in the usual way. Across energy, technology, business, and culture, it features honest conversations with people building things, making decisions, and figuring out what actually works. Grounded, curious, and occasionally funny—a more human conversation about the future.
On The Rise w/ Marcius Extavour
Latest Episodes
Art, Justice & Local Climate Action in Queens, NY
We're on the streets of Jackson Heights, Queens in New York this week! Marcius and Vish talk to artists, organizers, and participants at Make Justice Normal's Streetworks Festival about how they connect art and justice with climate change. If y...
Bombs, Black Holes, or Bountiful Energy: Nuclear Fusion in the Real World
In Part 3 of this Fusion mini-series, Dr. Annie Kritcher and Marcius explore the future of fusion energy, its potential impact on society, safety concerns, and the importance of public engagement. Annie shares her insights how responsible innov...
The Woman Who Trapped a Tiny Star on Earth | BONUS EPISODE
How fusion might become real, for real! Laser fusion pioneer Dr Annie Kritcher talks about taking fusion out of the lab and into a power plant, her journey from scientist to entrepreneur, and how she’s using her company Inertia to accelerate th...
Fusion 101: Fusion Energy Explained From Scratch
Laser fusion pioneer Dr Annie Kritcher teams up with Dr Marcius Extavour to break down fusion energy in simple terms that everyone can understand. Learn how it’s being attempted, fusion’s potential as a clean energy source, and the cutting-edge...
Science for Presidents: From AI Data Centers to Forever Chemicals
Dr. Ticora Jones, Chief Scientist at Natural Resources Defense Council joins the show to talk about trust, forever chemicals, and AI data centers. Your host Marcius Extavour aka Dr.X opens with his thoughts on how the LA Lakers of the NBA...