
The EI Podcast brings you weekly conversations and audio essays from leading writers, thinkers and historians. Hosted by Alastair Benn and Paul Lay. Find the EI Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or search The EI Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 350 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentHistory | |||

EI's Paul Lay is joined by Helen Thompson to discuss US–China rivalry, the growing importance of the Western Hemisphere in geopolitics, and the inherent instability of a multipolar world.
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EI's Paul Lay is joined by neuroscientist Nicholas Wright to discuss how the brain shapes war, and how war shapes the brain.
Image: The brain as a weapon of war. Credit: fStop Images GmbH
Graeme Thompson on the fall of a liberal world order. Read by Leighton Pugh.
Image: 'Taming the British Lion'. Puck magazine, 1888. Credit: Historical Images Archive
John Tasioulas examines how a classical conception of democracy – distinct from liberal democracy – may offer the resources needed to meet the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence. Read by Leighton Pugh.
Image: Rudolph Müller, View of the A... more
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This podcast features engaging conversations and insightful audio essays that center around history, politics, and contemporary societal issues. Episodes often include discussions with prominent writers, historians, and thought leaders who explore a wide range of topics, from the evolution of political systems and significant historical events to critiques of modern technology's impact on society. Noteworthy themes include reflections on democracy, economic policies, and the nuanced narratives that shape historical understanding. The approach is cerebral and thought-provoking, appealing to listeners interested in the intersection of past influences and present-day challenges.
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Recent guests on The EI Podcast include:
1. Helen Thompson
2. Dr. Nicholas Wright
3. Dan Wang
4. Stephen Kotkin
5. Jonathan Esty
6. Andrew Lambert
7. Karolina Watroba
8. Tim Bouverie
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