In this episode of The Cultural Turn, host Hannah MacInnes is joined by acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Rolf Sachs at The Klosters Forum. Rolf shares how visual art cultivates empathy, why caring for our planet must become an instinct rather than a chore, and how human authenticity stands apart in the age of AI. From Swiss roots to transforming a flooded studio into an exhibition on rising tides, Rolf reveals how humour, materiality, and creative vision can turn climate anxiety into active engagement.

In this episode of The Cultural Turn, host Hannah MacInnes sits down with Danielle Turkov Wilson, Founder and CEO of Think-Film Impact Production. As an actionist, Danielle operates at the intersection of cinema and political strategy, turning narratives into measurable systemic change. Together, they explore the mechanics of impact producing, how films like Dark Waters helped ban toxic PFAS chemicals, why empathy is a skill that must be taught and practiced, and how independent film can bridge political divides to drive real-world climate and social solutions.

Can art help us navigate climate grief and inspire true systemic change? In our very first episode of The Cultural Turn, host Hannah MacInnes sits down with Alison Tickell, CEO of Julie’s Bicycle, to discuss the transformative power of art and culture. Together, they explore how creative expression gives us space to process climate grief, reconnect with our shared humanity, and spur local communities into environmental action.