Best Suisse Podcasts (2025)

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Swiss Politics with Katy Romy from Swissinfo 29:39

7h ago29:39

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Swiss citizens have the right to vote on a wide range of issues multiple times a year. Therefore, staying informed about politics in Switzerland is important for anyone living in Switzerland. In 2025 and 2026, there’s a lot going on: · The government is debating a new agreement with the EU · Around 60 cost-cutting measures have been proposed · Resi…

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The World in 2025 with Robert Kaplan: Finding A Way Through Permanent Crisis (Part One) 39:13

7h ago39:13

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We are entering a new era of global instability. The world is facing an era of war, climate change, great power rivalry and unprecedented technological advancement. In April 2025, geopolitical expert and bestselling author Robert Kaplan came to Intelligence Squared to analyse where the world is heading in 2025 and beyond. Drawing from the themes of…

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Classic Debate: Ian Fleming vs John le Carré 1:10:57

1d ago1:10:57

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They are the titans of the spy novel, who have elevated thrillers to the level of literary fiction. Much imitated, much adapted by the big and small screens, Ian Fleming and John Le Carré have painted our picture of post-war espionage: Fleming through the dashing figure of James Bond, with his lush locations and Martinis as icy as his heart; Le Car…

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Dr Mark Fabian on Beyond Happy 1:04:28

2d ago1:04:28

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What if the problem isn’t that you’re not happy enough — but that you’re chasing the wrong kind of happiness altogether? Show Summary On this episode I’m joined by Dr Mark Fabian, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick and author of Beyond Happy: How to Rethink Happiness and Find Fulfillment. Mark argues that our modern o…

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John and Paul: A Beatles Love Story in Songs (Part Two) 38:47

3d ago38:47

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In 1957 John Lennon and Paul McCartney were two ordinary teenagers who met in suburban Liverpool and decided to play rock and roll together. Twenty-three years later that friendship came to a tragic end when Lennon was murdered. But those 23 years changed the world. Lennon and McCartney became global stars, created a body of work that has never bee…

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John and Paul: A Beatles Love Story in Songs (Part One) 37:58

5d ago37:58

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In 1957 John Lennon and Paul McCartney were two ordinary teenagers who met in suburban Liverpool and decided to play rock and roll together. Twenty-three years later that friendship came to a tragic end when Lennon was murdered. But those 23 years changed the world. Lennon and McCartney became global stars, created a body of work that has never bee…

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Revisiting Wages for Housework, with Emily Callaci 42:33

7d ago42:33

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Unpaid domestic labor has long been the invisible backbone of economies worldwide - but what if it were compensated? In this episode, historian Emily Callaci takes us inside the Wages for Housework movement, a bold and controversial campaign that emerged in the 1970s. Drawing on her new book, Wages for Housework: The Story of a Movement, an Idea, a…

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Six Kings and the Making of the English State, with Caroline Burt and Richard Partington 54:52

8d ago54:52

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Between 1199 and 1399, English politics was high drama. These two centuries witnessed savage political blood-letting - including civil war, deposition, the murder of kings and the ruthless execution of rebel lords - as well as international warfare, devastating national pandemic, economic crisis and the first major peasant uprising in English histo…

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Professor Benjamin Van Rooij on Toxic Organisations 1:02:06

9d ago1:02:06

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What makes an organisation toxic, and how can we spot the signs before it’s too late? What are the common traits that make seemingly unrelated organisations, ranging from the Catholic Church to corporations, do harm? On this episode, I’m joined once again by one of my favourite guests — Professor Benjamin van Rooij — for a deep dive into the hidden…

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LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman on What Could Go Right with Our AI Future (Part Two) 38:39

10d ago38:39

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Reid Hoffman is one of the world’s most influential and successful entrepreneurs. The co-founder of LinkedIn, Manas AI, Inflection AI and part of the original team at PayPal, he has built companies that have shaped the internet and AI revolutions of the twenty-first century. As part of Reid’s staunch commitment to Democracy, he was a supporter of K…

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Where On Earth Have You Been Sammie?! 6:33

11d ago6:33

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Just a quick one today to explain why we've hit the pause button over the past couple of weeks. Also the link to Stock Market School is here 👉🏼 https://www.stockmarketschool.co.uk/sms Looking forward to getting back to normal service soon. Catch you on the next one! Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz 👉🏼 https://upthegains.co.uk/quiz Discover how …

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LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman on What Could Go Right with Our AI Future (Part One) 37:43

12d ago37:43

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Reid Hoffman is one of the world’s most influential and successful entrepreneurs. The co-founder of LinkedIn, Manas AI, Inflection AI and part of the original team at PayPal, he has built companies that have shaped the internet and AI revolutions of the twenty-first century. As part of Reid’s staunch commitment to Democracy, he was a supporter of K…

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The Rise of Spotify, with Liz Pelly 46:29

14d ago46:29

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Music has become increasingly playlisted, personalized, and autoplayed. But how did we get here, and what does it mean for artists, listeners, and the music industry as a whole? In today’s episode, journalist Liz Pelly unpacks the origins of Spotify, its meteoric rise, and its transformative impact on the way we create and experience music. Whilst …

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Kavita Puri and Sathnam Sanghera on War, Empire and the Untold Story of the Bengal Famine (Part Two) 45:01

15d ago45:01

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The Bengal Famine is the forgotten story of the Second World War. Between 1943 and 1944, at least three million Indians, all of whom were British subjects, died from starvation or diseases linked to malnutrition. It is one of the darkest chapters in colonial history, yet the memory of those millions who perished is not broadly nurtured in Britain, …

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Kavita Puri and Sathnam Sanghera on War, Empire and the Untold Story of the Bengal Famine (Part One) 41:06

17d ago41:06

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The Bengal Famine is the forgotten story of the Second World War. Between 1943 and 1944, at least three million Indians, all of whom were British subjects, died from starvation or diseases linked to malnutrition. It is one of the darkest chapters in colonial history, yet the memory of those millions who perished is not broadly nurtured in Britain, …

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Earthling Ed: How to Argue with a Meat Eater (Part Two) 33:53

19d ago33:53

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Ed Winters, known to his millions of online followers as Earthling Ed, has perfected the art of persuasion. During his extensive career as an activist and educator, he has made the case for veganism everywhere from university campuses to live on GB News. His compelling and informative content has garnered millions of views, and earned him a dedicat…

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Earthling Ed: How to Argue with a Meat Eater (Part One) 33:08

21d ago33:08

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Ed Winters, known to his millions of online followers as Earthling Ed, has perfected the art of persuasion. During his extensive career as an activist and educator, he has made the case for veganism everywhere from university campuses to live on GB News. His compelling and informative content has garnered millions of views, and earned him a dedicat…

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The Age of the Strongman: Understanding Putin, with Catherine Belton (Part Two) 34:08

22d ago34:08

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This event was part of our Age of the Strongman series. Click here to see the other events in the series: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/the-age-of-the-strongman/. ---- War in Ukraine. Interference in democratic elections. The sponsorship of extremist politics to destabilise Europe. In recent years, Vladimir Putin has waged a relentless campai…

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The Age of the Strongman: Understanding Putin, with Catherine Belton (Part One) 39:18

24d ago39:18

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This event was part of our Age of the Strongman series. Click here to see the other events in the series: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/the-age-of-the-strongman/. ---- War in Ukraine. Interference in democratic elections. The sponsorship of extremist politics to destabilise Europe. In recent years, Vladimir Putin has waged a relentless campai…

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Without This, Your Money Won’t Matter – How to Avoid Burnout and Build Real Wealth 1:05:00

26d ago1:05:00

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In this episode we welcome Dan Hughes from Vitae VI for a very special episode around how you can use your body to avoid burnout, focus more and get more from life! --------- 👉🏼 Get a FREE SHARE worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212 🔗 https://www.trading212.com/join/MGP If you don't receive the free fractional share - head to the menu …

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George the Poet on Music, Memory, and the War on Blackness Art & Culture (Part Two) 29:29

27d ago29:29

29:29

George Mpanga, known as George the Poet, is seen by many as one of the UK’s most compelling voices in poetry, music, and social commentary. Originally hailing from St Raphael’s Estate in Neasden, Mpanga has spent over a decade working at the intersection of art and politics reflecting on his upbringing to shed light on how race and inequality still…

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George the Poet on Music, Memory, and the War on Blackness (Part One) 29:24

28d ago29:24

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George Mpanga, known as George the Poet, is seen by many as one of the UK’s most compelling voices in poetry, music, and social commentary. Originally hailing from St Raphael’s Estate in Neasden, Mpanga has spent over a decade working at the intersection of art and politics reflecting on his upbringing to shed light on how race and inequality still…

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Classic Debate: There is Nothing Wrong With Rearing and Killing Animals for Human Consumption 1:07:56

30d ago1:07:56

1:07:56

This event took place on the 31st of October 2016 at the Royal Institution in London. CHAIR: Afua Hirsch - Writer and broadcaster SPEAKERS FOR THE MOTION: AA Gill - The Sunday Times’s star restaurant and TV critic AGAINST THE MOTION: George Monbiot - Guardian columnist, environmental campaigner and author of Regenesis: Feeding the World without Dev…

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Bitcoin in Switzerland with Yves Bennaïm 52:37

1M ago52:37

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Around 11% of Swiss residents hold cryptocurrencies. Despite this, there’s still a lot of confusion about Bitcoin in Switzerland. Many people don’t fully understand: How the technology works What the benefits are How to manage the risks and volatility of Bitcoin How to buy and store Bitcoin Yves has been studying and teaching about Bitcoin for many…

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Money Moments 05 - Why Income Protection Might Just Be The Most Important Financial Move You'll EVER Make - Ella Weinberg 17:35

1M ago17:35

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In this weeks Money Moments we dive into Income protection and why it's THE most important insurance but interestingly one of the least used. --------- 👉🏼 Get a FREE SHARE worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212 🔗 https://www.trading212.com/join/MGP If you don't receive the free fractional share - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' …

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Douglas Stuart on Shuggie Bain, Storytelling, and the Human Condition (Part Two) 37:08

1M ago37:08

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This event is part of Conversations at the Kiln, a new event series at Kiln Theatre programmed by Intelligence Squared. For more events with speakers from the worlds of literature, art, poetry and politics, click here. Douglas Stuart, Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo, is celebrated globally for his heartbreaking, funny an…

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DON'T WAIT: Your State Pension Will Leave You Broke (Ask Me A Money Question - Rotimi Merriman-Johnson & Laura Ann-Moore) 58:25

1M ago58:25

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In this episode of Ask Me A Money Question - we dive into some of your most burning investing questions and why it's so important to start thinking about investing now. This episode is where we unpack your most burning money questions live on the show! You can send your questions into the team via email [email protected] --------- 👉🏼 Get a FR…

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Douglas Stuart on Shuggie Bain, Storytelling, and the Human Condition (Part One) 41:00

1M ago41:00

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This event is part of Conversations at the Kiln, a new event series at Kiln Theatre programmed by Intelligence Squared. For more events with speakers from the worlds of literature, art, poetry and politics, click here. Douglas Stuart, Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo, is celebrated globally for his heartbreaking, funny an…

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Sam McAlister on Scandals, Scoops, and the Prince Andrew Interview (Part Two) 29:04

1M ago29:04

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Sam McAlister is the woman who secured the now infamous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, when he claimed to Emily Maitlis that he was in a Pizza Express in Woking on the night Virginia Giuffre alleges he slept with her. This was the broadcast which set public opinion alight, and from which many have supposed the royal family will never quite…

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Sam McAlister on Scandals, Scoops, and the Prince Andrew Interview (Part One) 27:44

1M ago27:44

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Sam McAlister is the woman who secured the now infamous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, when he claimed to Emily Maitlis that he was in a Pizza Express in Woking on the night Virginia Giuffre alleges he slept with her. This was the broadcast which set public opinion alight, and from which many have supposed the royal family will never quite…

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Amy Watson on Violence Against Women 1:30:18

1M ago1:30:18

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How can we prevent violence against women? And what role do men who don't engage in violence, have to play? This episode tackles a serious, but important topic. Violence against women affects millions worldwide, yet too often, the focus is placed on how women can protect themselves rather than addressing the behaviors and systems that enable violen…

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Money Moments 04 - Secrets of a Multi-Millionaire - Building Value and Wealth from Scratch (Miles Beckler) 15:18

1M ago15:18

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In this weeks Money Moments we take a snippet from one of our most popular podcasts - (Episode 71 - Multi-Millionaire Shows How ANYONE Can Become Wealthy - with Miles Beckler) --------- 👉🏼 Get a FREE SHARE worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212 🔗 https://www.trading212.com/join/MGP If you don't receive the free fractional share - head t…

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Justin Webb on The Trump World Order (Part 2) 36:29

1M ago36:29

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On February 24, veteran BBC journalist, former North America editor and presenter Justin Webb came to Intelligence Squared to discuss what we all need to know about the new Trump world order. Webb analysed the first month of Trump's new administration to explain how from trade to conflict, Trump is abandoning international systems and creating a ne…

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Don’t Invest in the S&P 500: Former Credit Suisse Head Spills Secrets! 1:12:45

1M ago1:12:45

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In this episode we welcome former Head of Emerging Markets at Credit Suisse and former Hedge Fund Manager turned presenter Rich Mcdonald to the show! We dive into how he approaches investing, market crashes, the S&P500s future and much more! -------- 👉🏼 Get a FREE SHARE worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212 🔗 https://www.trading212.com…

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Justin Webb on The Trump World Order (Part 1) 40:25

1M ago40:25

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On February 24, veteran BBC journalist, former North America editor and presenter Justin Webb came to Intelligence Squared to discuss what we all need to know about the new Trump world order. Webb analysed the first month of Trump's new administration to explain how from trade to conflict, Trump is abandoning international systems and creating a ne…

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Classic Debate: Rembrandt vs Vermeer - The Titans of Dutch Painting 1:06:56

1M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

Rembrandt van Rijn is the best known of all the Dutch masters. His range was vast, from landscapes to portraits to Biblical scenes; he revolutionised every medium he handled, from oil paintings to etchings and drawings. His vision encompassed every element of life – the sleeping lion; the pissing baby; the lacerated soles of the returned prodigal s…

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Chokepoints: Economic Warfare in the Modern World, with Edward Fishman 46:51

1M ago46:51

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In this episode, we’re joined by Edward Fishman, one of the foremost experts on economic statecraft and sanctions. With a career spanning roles at the U.S. State Department, the Pentagon, and the Treasury Department, Fishman has been at the forefront of America’s strategic response to global challenges. He now works as a professor at Columbia Unive…

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Money Moments 03 - What's Going On Right Now With Britain? | Andrew Craig 14:15

1M ago14:15

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In this Money Moment - Andrew Craig runs us through what's happening to the UK economy right now and why Rachel Reeves' recent changes are having a drastic effect on working people. -------- 👉🏼 Get a FREE SHARE worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212 🔗 https://www.trading212.com/join/MGP If you don't receive the free fractional share - h…

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Nicholas Carr on How Technologies of Communication Tear Us Apart 47:50

2M ago47:50

47:50

‘We live today in a perpetual superbloom – not of flowers but of messages’ –- Nicholas Carr In this episode we explore the hidden costs of constant connection with American journalist and writer Nicholas Carr. Best known for his New York Times bestselling book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, Carr discusses his latest book Su…

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I Spent 10 Years Becoming An OVERNIGHT SUCCESS - What They DON'T See | Charlotte Mair 1:09:42

2M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

In this episode we welcome Charlotte Mair, Founder of The Fitting Room a UK based brand and marketing agency with a focus on disrupting the norm for consumers. I've personally known Charlotte for over a decade and her insights into what success really looks like, how to become a go getter and why personal branding is the most overused phrase on the…

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Classic Debate: Parenting Doesn’t Matter (Or Not As Much As You Think) 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

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For today's Classic Debate we're revisiting our 2018 debate "Parenting Doesn’t Matter (Or Not As Much As You Think)". We were joined by Professor of Behavioural Genetics Robert Plomin, the Developmental Clinical Psychologist Susan Pawlby, therapist, parenting counsellor and broadcaster Ann Pleshette Murphy, and Stuart Ritchie, lecturer in social ge…

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Humans: A Monstrous History 38:39

2M ago38:39

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What is a monster? Why do humans create stories about otherness? What does it tell you about a society that engages in monster making? Our guest today is Surekha Davies. Writer and historian, who has written a book about these questions, Humans: A Monstrous History. Davies was joined in conversation by Sophie McBain, associate editor of The New Sta…

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Jonathan Sumption on the Challenges of Democracy 45:50

2M ago45:50

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Is democracy in crisis? British judge and historian Jonathan Sumption thinks so and in this episode he explains why. Drawing from the themes of his latest book The Challenges of Democracy: and the Rule of Law, he explores the enduring struggles and conflicts within democratic societies today — and how we might overcome them. Joining him in conversa…

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Giles Oakley on The Art & Science of Tea 49:17

2M ago49:17

49:17

What does tea have to do with human behaviour? A lot more than you might think. On this epusoed, I'm exploring one of the world's most popular drinks and what we can learn from it. Summary My guest is Giles Oakley, a professional tea taster, entrepreneur, and long-time friend. Giles began his career at Tetley before co-founding Two Spoons Tea, a co…

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Money Moments 02 - How To LEVEL Up Your Money In 2025 | Brian Byrnes (Moneybox) 15:02

2M ago15:02

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In this Money Moment - Brian Byrnes breaks down exactly how to get confident with your money and the steps it takes to be way above average - spoiler alert it's a lot easier than you think. -------- 👉🏼 Get a FREE SHARE worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212 🔗 https://www.trading212.com/join/MGP If you don't receive the free fractional s…

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The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook with Martin Wolf (Part 2) 36:02

2M ago36:02

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2025 is set to be a seismic year for the global economy. Donald Trump will return to the White House with an ‘America First’ agenda that threatens to dismantle global trade. Wars in Ukraine and Gaza could continue to escalate and cause turmoil in diplomacy. And the race to develop AI will accelerate as China and the US battle it out for technologic…

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The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook with Martin Wolf (Part 1) 43:22

2M ago43:22

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2025 is set to be a seismic year for the global economy. Donald Trump will return to the White House with an ‘America First’ agenda that threatens to dismantle global trade. Wars in Ukraine and Gaza could continue to escalate and cause turmoil in diplomacy. And the race to develop AI will accelerate as China and the US battle it out for technologic…

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Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Reveals What They Don't Tell You About Money | Ayesha Ofori 1:11:50

2M ago1:11:50

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In this video we welcome Ex Goldman Sachs Banker and now British Founder of the UKs first investing app for women (Propelle), Ayesha Ofori. -------- 👉🏼 Get a FREE SHARE worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212 🔗 https://www.trading212.com/join/MGP If you don't receive the free fractional share - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' int…

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Can Feminism Be African? With Minna Salami 48:15

2M ago48:15

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Our guest today is Minna Salami, the feminist author, social critic and currently Program Chair at The New Institute. Her first book was Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for Everyone, and her writing can be found in the Guardian, Project Syndicate, Al Jazeera, and The Philosopher, and many others. In her new book, Salami explores the q…

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ABC’s James Longman on Family, Trauma, and Reporting from the Frontlines (Part 2) 29:35

2M ago29:35

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Having reported from over sixty countries, from the front lines of wars in Ukraine and Syria to the wilds of the Antarctic, ABC News Chief International Correspondent James Longman has witnessed the extremes of human existence firsthand. But the story that has stayed with him the longest is closer to home. In his new memoir, The Inherited Mind, Jam…

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