What Could Go Right, spotlighting progress and possibility, launches

Kaleidoscope, the New York-based media company redefining science and technology storytelling, today announced a partnership with What Could Go Right?, hosted by author and founder of The Progress Network Zachary Karabell and executive director of The Progress Network Emma Varvaloucas.

As part of the partnership, Kaleidoscope will lead production and marketing for the series, further expanding its portfolio of rigorous, accessible, and culturally resonant programming alongside standout titles and partnerships such as On Musk: with Walter Isaacson, Levittown, a co-production with Bloomberg News, and The Most Interesting Thing in AI hosted by Nicholas Thompson, from The Atlantic Studios.

Returning for a new season beginning Wednesday, April 15, What Could Go Right? challenges the prevailing narrative of negativity in news and public discourse by exploring stories of progress, possibility, and solutions shaping the future. Through conversations with leading thinkers, policymakers, scientists, and cultural voices, the show reframes the question not just as what is going wrong, but what is going right, and why it matters.

“What Could Go Right? exemplifies the kind of thoughtful, evidence-based storytelling that is a perfect fit with Kaleidoscope’s mission,” said Oz Woloshyn, co-founder of Kaleidoscope. “Zach and The Progress Network have built a show that cuts through noise and pessimism to surface meaningful insights about where the world is headed. We’re excited to help bring that perspective to an even broader audience.”

“From the beginning, What Could Go Right? has been about challenging the reflex toward pessimism and asking a more useful question: yes, there are dire problems in the world, but where are we actually making progress, and what can we learn from it,” said Zachary Karabell, the Founder of the Progress Network and host of the longer form podcast episodes. “Partnering with Kaleidoscope allows us to bring that mission to a broader audience through richer storytelling and conversations.

Across the podcast’s content, from interviews to The Progress Report hosted by Emma Varvaloucas, we are spotlighting meaningful progress around the world and why these stories deserve as much attention as the more unsettling narratives that often dominate the global conversations. At a time when people are inundated with negative news, these stories are essential for restoring perspective and a sense of possibility.”

The upcoming season will feature a diverse lineup of prominent guests and timely discussions, including conversations with president and CEO of New America Anne-Marie Slaughter on America at 250, author and The Washington Post contributing columnist Sebastian Mallaby on the future of AI, founder and president of Eurasia Group Ian Bremmer on Iran and global geopolitics, and former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci on the future of American government. Episodes will continue to explore complex global topics through a solutions-oriented lens, offering listeners a more balanced and constructive view of the world.

Originally launched by The Progress Network, What Could Go Right? has built a dedicated audience through its companion weekly newsletter, which operates in addition to the podcast to highlight positive underreported stories of progress and innovation.

Under Kaleidoscope, the show will continue to follow a seasonal format, with its previous season concluding in October 2025. New episodes will be available on Wednesday, April 15, across all major podcast platforms, with video episodes published on the What Could Go Right? podcast YouTube channel.

For more information on Kaleidoscope, please visit www.k-scope.com.