The REAP Podcast is a student-led initiative designed to bring sustainability topics from the REAP program to a broader audience. With four full-length episodes, a bonus episode, and a trailer available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Castbox, the podcast explores themes ranging from water resources and sustainable urbanism to environmental psychology. Featuring expert guests, REAP alumni, and students, the series delves into cutting-edge research and practical insights, fostering connections within and beyond the REAP community.

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Each episode provides a unique perspective:

EP01: What is REAP? introduces the REAP program through the experiences of a current student, Dayanna Sousa, and alumnus, Gabriel Weissbach, offering insights into the program’s focus on sustainability in architecture and planning.

EP02: Water Resources: Sustainable Strategies and Global Insights highlights innovative approaches to water management with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Dickhaut (HCU), offering both local and global perspectives on sustainable water use.

EP03: Empowering Communities: Sustainable Urbanism and Engagement Practices features Dr. Juliana E. Gon?alves (TU Delft) and guest host Tarini Sharma (REAP alumna), exploring how community-driven strategies can lead to more sustainable urban development.

EP04: Sustainability Education: Perspectives on Environmental Psychology and Community Action examines the psychological impacts of climate change and the role of education in promoting collective action, with guests Prof. Irene Peters (HCU), Dr. Christie Manning (Macalester College), and Kazi Monisha Sams (REAP student).

Bonus Episode: An exclusive interview with HCU President Dr. J?rg Müller-Lietzkow sheds light on the university’s vision for fostering innovation and sustainability in education.

Launched by the REAP Fachschaftsrat in 2022, the podcast was developed with funding from the Claussen-Simon Stiftung and the support of Professor Weidlich. Produced by a dedicated team of students, it has become a platform for sharing ideas, highlighting career pathways, and engaging listeners in meaningful discussions about sustainability.