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BlomCast

Philipp Blom
Liberalism
Climate Crisis
Democracy
Climate Change
Historical Turning Points
Political Extremism
Enlightenment
Capitalism
Poverty
Social Movements
Ukraine War
Inflation
Human Rights
Inequality
Polycrisis
Identity Politics
Race
Karl Polanyi
Environmental Crisis
Globalization

The BlomCast looks at turning points in history, which have always fascinated me. My name is Philipp Blom, I am a historian and broadcaster and author of many books about the Enlightenment, the story of modernity and climate history. The climate catastrophe places us at the greatest historical turning point hin human history. What, if anything, can we learn from moments in the past in which a mode... more

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The current regime of agriculture leads to a paradoxical situation: not only does this system destroy more in terms of natural resources than it creates in terms of food, it also leads to hundreds of millions of people being overfed while simultaneou... more

Few people have shaped the public perception and debate about with as much eloquence and precision as Philippe Sands, who combines a distinguished career as a human rights lawyer with writing a series of books on themes such as justice, memory, and p... more

Sarah Newman is a zooarcheologist, specialising in animal remains and what they tell about the interaction between humans and animals in the distant past. Her research projects took her to investigate the impact of humans on the landscape and on natu... more

Colombe Cahen-Salvador is driven by the vision to create a turning point in the near future: to reform not only the European Union to make it stronger, more federal, and above all more democratic, but to create a global political movement. Oh, and sh... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Newman
Assistant Professor for Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: [54] Sarah Newman — Did We Learn Culture from Animals?
Colombe Cahen-Salvador
Political activist and leader of the pan-European party Volt
Volt
Episode: [53] Colombe Cahen-Salvador — A New Age of Democracy?
Ussama Makdisi
Professor of history at the University of California at Berkeley, specializing in Middle Eastern history.
University of California at Berkeley
Episode: [51] Ussama Makdisi — Creating the Modern Middle East: The Peace Conference of 1919
Beatrice de Graaf
Distinguished professor in history of international relations in Utrecht.
Utrecht University
Episode: [50] Beatrice de Graaf – 1815 and the Security State
Luke Kemp
Fellow at the Center for the Study of Existential Risk at Cambridge University
Cambridge University
Episode: [49] Luke Kemp — Elites and the Collapse of Empires
David Bell
Distinguished historian of the Enlightenment
Princeton University
Episode: [48] David Bell — Charismatic Leaders and Revolutions
Tim Mackintosh-Smith
Author and scholar specializing in Arabic history and culture
Author of 'Arabs'
Episode: [47] Tim Mackintosh-Smith: Being Arab Throughout History and Ibn Khaldoun
Ibn Khaldoun
Prominent Arab historian and scholar, known for his theories on history and sociology
Episode: [47] Tim Mackintosh-Smith: Being Arab Throughout History and Ibn Khaldoun
Laura Spinney
Science writer known for her books on historical pandemics and language origins
Episode: [45] Laura Spinney — The First Human Language and How We Think

Host

Philipp Blom
Historian and broadcaster with expertise in History, Climate Change, and Enlightenment. Author of several books related to modernity and historical turning points.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 165 ratings
  • Great & insightful conversation!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kostas M.
    3 months ago
  • Bereichernd und klärend

    Ich bin ein absoluter Podcast-Fan! Besonders die Episode über Russland habe ich schon mehrmals gehört, weil sie so viele spannende Informationen enthält. Gaia Vince war grossartig, Oliver Leroy und Maia göpel sowieso. Eine wirkliche Bereicherung für ein besseres verständnis dieser l’implémente welt!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maryjanne77
    Germany6 months ago
  • A Soufflé for my mind.

    Thanks for doing this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikemiller9€
    Germany7 months ago
  • Feine Gespräche

    Feines, informatives und ermutigendes Gespräch mit Maja Göpel [19] Danke

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    LeonHide
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[45] Laura Spinney — The First Human Language and How We Think
Q: What marked that story, especially, as you say, also natural events, historic events? What determines the biography of a language?
Spinney highlights that migration mainly determines the biography of language, influenced by climate events and historical changes.
[45] Laura Spinney — The First Human Language and How We Think
Q: How would we test it? I don't know, but it does make total sense.
Spinney agrees with the logic of selecting those with celestial navigation stories potentially guiding migrations out of Africa, supporting the idea of early language development.
[45] Laura Spinney — The First Human Language and How We Think
Q: What has forged that interest for you?
Spinney expresses a deep frustration about being forced to choose between history and science in school, leading her to bridge both fields in her work.
[43] Julian Baggini — What happened to the Enlightenment?
Q: How can these contradictions be reconciled?
Baggini suggests that people who support Enlightenment values must ask tough questions about how these values are weighted and properly promoted.
[41] Luuk van Middelaar — Can Europe do Power?
Q: Where would you like to see Europe going?
I think it will, one litmus test will be for Europe to be able to take care of its own security at large, for the European continent to secure a stable order with or without Russia.

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What is BlomCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A historian examines transformative moments throughout history, focusing on their relevance to contemporary society and pressing issues, particularly climate change. The discussions feature insightful interviews with experts from various fields, which illuminate the lessons we can draw from past events and challenge modern perspectives on governance, identity, and societal structures. The content reflects an exploration of narratives that shape our understanding of present conflicts, encouraging listeners to reconsider historical contexts in light of ongoing global changes. Unique to this offering is the deep engagement with both historical scholarship and current affairs, inviting listeners to reflect on how historical knowledge can guide ... more

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1. Sarah Newman
2. Colombe Cahen-Salvador
3. Ussama Makdisi
4. Beatrice de Graaf
5. Luke Kemp
6. David Bell
7. Tim Mackintosh-Smith
8. Ibn Khaldoun

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