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Doha Debates Podcast

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China
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Climate Change
Social Media
Obesity
Global South
Healthy Eating
Exercise
International Law
United Nations
Western Narratives
Global Justice
Public Health
Socioeconomic Factors
Asteroid Mining
Space Exploration
Education
Work-Life Balance
Hustle Culture

Who controls our money? Will China or the West lead us into the future? Is work even meaningful anymore? The Doha Debates Podcast brings together global voices for Majlis-style debates to tackle some of the world’s most complex questions. Guests include Yanis Varoufakis, Saifedean Ammous, David Engels, Dima Khatib and many more. Find a new episode every Tuesday.

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We usually think of language as a tool to express who we are and what we believe. But what if it’s the other way around? What if language actually shapes us?

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Recent Guests

Lera Boroditsky
Professor of cognitive science at the University of California
University of California
Episode: Does the language you speak shape who you are?
Safwan Masri
Author of the forthcoming book “They Told Us We Were Arab”
Episode: Does the language you speak shape who you are?
Helen Pluckrose
Author and political and cultural commentator
Episode: Does the language you speak shape who you are?
David Shariatmadari
Journalist and author of “Don't Believe a Word: The Surprising Truth About Language”
Episode: Does the language you speak shape who you are?
Federico Campagna
Philosopher and author of Other Worlds
Episode: Is modern work meaningful or just a means of survival?
Hoda Alkhzaimi
Professor at New York University Abu Dhabi
Episode: Is modern work meaningful or just a means of survival?
Yanis Varoufakis
Former finance minister of Greece and economist
Episode: Is modern work meaningful or just a means of survival?
Rob Wolcott
Professor of Innovation at Northwestern and the University of Chicago
Episode: Is modern work meaningful or just a means of survival?
Richard Sambrook
Professor of journalism, Cardiff University; former BBC Global News director
Cardiff University; Bureau of Investigative Journalism
Episode: Is modern journalism in crisis?

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Joshua Johnson
Moderator and journalist known for facilitating conversations on contentious topics.
Karen Given
Moderator and journalist recognizing urgent social issues through insightful discussion.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 263 ratings
  • Wyo

    Ok until they bring on the guests.

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    2
    Wyoming-cowboy
    United States3 years ago
  • Love these bi-weekly debates!

    Great resource for debate and bridge building. Really enjoy listening to these.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoscowBureau
    United States3 years ago
  • Great way to teach current events!

    I love this show for so many reasons! First- the host, Nelafur, is genuinely interested in every topic and every guest that she talks with. Her curiosity is infectious! And second- Every episode surfaces topics and angles on the issues that I wouldn’t normally think about- so many fresh perspectives to consider. As an educator I appreciate the variety of world views that this show illuminates! So important for us to break out of our silos and listen to how others see these complex issues.

    I esp... more

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    5
    Guapa19
    United States5 years ago
  • Course correction

    Fascinating, thoughtful and though provoking discussions on divisive issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    liade 4
    Australia5 years ago
  • All urgent society issues in one channel

    Hi Neulfar, you do a brilliant job here listing the opinions from the opposite end of the spectrum. And the documentary “The Traffickers” you produced is such a phenomenal film. It touched me and awakened me in so many ways. I was wondering if you and the team are planning to touch on the topic as such using this global platform?

    Apple Podcasts
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    STW61534
    United States5 years ago

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Some reviews express a desire for deeper investigative content rather than surface-level discussions.
Overall, it attracts an audience that is engaged, informed, and interested in nuanced debates.
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The inclusion of young guests enhances the conversations and adds fresh perspectives.

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Does the language you speak shape who you are?
Q: When a language is at risk of becoming extinct, what is at stake?
Boroditsky says language loss can sever connections to family history and erase cultural knowledge developed over generations. She notes that many languages are disappearing and that language loss can occur rapidly under colonial pressure.
Does the language you speak shape who you are?
Q: Does language shape our reality?
The guests offer differing views: some argue that language shapes thought and habits, while others emphasize that reality exists independently and language mainly shapes attitudes. They describe language and culture as mutually influential.
Should we embrace aging or try to engineer it away?
Q: If I had a pill and it offered you 200 years of life, would you take it?
Talia expresses reluctance, emphasizing the value of her loved ones and concern for the future; Michael cites uncertainty, depending on whether others involved would also live longer; Ala Murabit suggests curiosity but ultimately feels a spiritual calling toward the afterlife outweighs longevity.
Living to work: Is hustle culture healthy?
Q: So, can hustling for yourself remove the issue of burnout and all the problems it brings?
No, hustling for oneself can also lead to burnout if boundaries are not set and work becomes overwhelming.
Living to work: Is hustle culture healthy?
Q: You have actually called work-life balance a myth used by corporations to make employees feel better. Tell us what you meant by that.
It’s a concept corporations promote to justify demanding more from employees without providing real support for their well-being.

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Recent guests on Doha Debates Podcast include:

1. Lera Boroditsky
2. Safwan Masri
3. Helen Pluckrose
4. David Shariatmadari
5. Federico Campagna
6. Hoda Alkhzaimi
7. Yanis Varoufakis
8. Rob Wolcott

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