Arlene Is Alone with David Suzuki

The day before his 90th birthday, David Suzuki sat down with Arlene Dickinson for a conversation that spanned a lifetime of wisdom, wonder, and unwavering commitment to the planet. David Suzuki is one of the world's most influential environmental voices—a scientist, broadcaster, author of over 50 books, founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, and a Companion of the Order of Canada. But in this episode, he's not just the legendary environmentalist. He's a son reflecting on the lessons his father taught him, a grandfather rediscovering wonder through his grandchildren's eyes, and a truth-teller unafraid to speak about capitalism's role in our environmental crisis. Arlene and David discuss what shaped him as a young person, how becoming a grandfather reignited his sense of awe for the natural world, his thoughts on capitalism's negative impacts on the environment, and how his perspective on the state of our planet has evolved over decades of advocacy. This is a rare, intimate conversation with one of Canada's most important thinkers—recorded just hours before he turned 90. IN THIS EPISODE: The lessons David's father taught him that shaped his life's work. How his grandchildren brought back his wonder for the world. His candid thoughts on capitalism and its environmental consequences. Comparing the state of the environment now versus when he started his work decades ago. What keeps him hopeful after a lifetime of fighting for change. Reflections on legacy, resilience, and what matters most at 90. ABOUT DAVID SUZUKI: David Suzuki is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist, and broadcaster. He has received UNESCO's Kalinga Prize for science, a Right Livelihood Award, and is a Companion of the Order of Canada. He co-founded the David Suzuki Foundation in 1990 and has spent over 60 years educating the public about environmental issues, climate change, and sustainability. He is the author of more than 50 books and host of the long-running CBC series The Nature of Things. ABOUT ARLENE IS ALONE: Arlene Is Alone is a podcast where entrepreneur, Dragons' Den star, and venture capitalist Arlene Dickinson sits down for honest, unfiltered conversations about life, business, relationships, and everything in between. New episodes every week. Subscribe to be notified. 🎙️ LISTEN TO ARLENE IS ALONE: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... 📱 FOLLOW ARLENE IS ALONE: Instagram: @arleneisalone 📧 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week! #DavidSuzuki #ArleneIsAlone #ArleneDickinson #Environment #ClimateChange #Capitalism #DavidSuzukiFoundation #Sustainability #TheNatureOfThings #DragonsDen #CanadianPodcast #Environmentalism #Legacy #Wisdom