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Monthly podcast series produced by the Bennett School of Public Policy (University of Cambridge) and Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse (Toulouse School of Economics) to give interdisciplinary answers to today's challenging questions. Hosted by Richard Westcott (former BBC journalist and now the communications director for Cambridge University Health Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Cam... more

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In this episode of Crossing Channels, Richard Westcott (host) talks to Rachel Adams (University of Cambridge) and Tiziana Assenza (Toulouse School of Economics)  about who we can trust online, and how misinformation, platforms and AI are reshaping th... more

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In this episode of Crossing Channels, Richard Westcott talks to Sumedha Deshmukh and Bruno Biais about whether the future of money can be truly inclusive. 

They explore the promise and limits of cryptocurrency, asking whether it offers a genuine alt... more

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In this episode of Crossing Channels, Anna Alexandrova and Léo Fitouchi talk to Richard Westcott about the limits of markets and what happens when economic reasoning meets moral values. 

They explore why some things – such as dignity, fairness and t... more

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In this episode of Crossing Channels, Richard Westcott talks to Dr Alessio Terzi from the Bennett School of Public Policy, and Prof Christian Gollier from the Toulouse School of Economics, about what a “fair” climate transition could look like when t... more

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Recent Guests

Sumedha Deshmukh
Bennett School alumni and research fellow at UCL and Ada Lovelace Institute
Bennett School; University College London; Ada Lovelace Institute
Episode: Is the future of money truly inclusive?
Bruno Biais
Economist focusing on incentives, finance, and blockchain
Toulouse School of Economics; HE C
Episode: Is the future of money truly inclusive?
Anna Alexandrova
Philosopher researching how empirical evidence informs moral and political questions
University of Cambridge
Episode: What can't money buy?
Léo Fitouchi
Psychologist studying moral cognition and how people judge right and wrong
IAST & Toulouse School of Economics
Episode: What can't money buy?
Alessio Terzi
Economist focusing on climate change and economic growth
Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge
Episode: Can we make climate policy fair and effective?
Christian Gollier
Economist with research interests in climate change responsibility and policies
Toulouse School of Economics
Episode: Can we make climate policy fair and effective?
César Hidalgo
A physicist exploring the growth, diffusion, and value of knowledge.
Toulouse School of Economics
Episode: Is intellectual capital the key to future prosperity?
Penny Koujianou Goldberg
Trade economist and visiting scholar at TSE
Yale University
Episode: What really drives inequality?
Jonathan Grant
Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Kaust
Kaust
Episode: Are universities ready for the age of AI?

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Richard Westcott
Host of Crossing Channels, former BBC journalist, communications director for Cambridge University Health Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus

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Is the future of money truly inclusive?
Q: How should trust be governed in crypto ecosystems?
Trust should be understood across three layers—blockchain infrastructure, the value of money, and institutions— with governance focusing on practical points like on-ramps/off-ramps and ensuring regulation protects retail users without stifling innovation.
Is the future of money truly inclusive?
Q: When is cryptocurrency a meaningful monetary innovation versus hype?
Crypto can be useful when official institutions are dysfunctional or when people need a way to transact during instability; otherwise, its volatility and governance challenges make it a less reliable store of value or medium of exchange.
Is the future of money truly inclusive?
Q: What problem is cryptocurrency actually trying to solve, and does it solve it better than other digital payment systems?
There's a distinction between the technology and the industry; crypto aimed to offer an alternative to a flawed financial system, but its current form often mirrors traditional systems, creating questions about which problems it truly solves and for whom.
Can we make climate policy fair and effective?
Q: What is the strongest economic case for international coordination in climate policy?
Long-term investment in green technologies needs stable and credible policies to succeed, which often requires international cooperation.
Can we make climate policy fair and effective?
Q: Can you tell us what you mean by a just labor transition in the context of climate policy?
A just labor transition involves ensuring that the shift to low emissions doesn't unfairly impact workers in different industries and requires government policies to address retraining and job creation in affected areas.

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

The show pulls together leading researchers and policy experts to explore how economics, technology, and public policy intersect with real-world outcomes. Episodes commonly center on digital money and financial inclusion, climate policy and equitable transitions, the role of intellectual capital in growth, and the political and ethical implications of AI and globalization. Across conversations, guests weigh practical governance, regulatory design, and social impact, often highlighting trade-offs between efficiency, fairness, and inclusion. A standout feature is the interdisciplinary mix: economists, philosophers, psychologists, and policy practitioners converge to shed light on complex issues and propose actionable policy implications. This... more

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2. Bruno Biais
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5. Alessio Terzi
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