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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1683 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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In this episode, journalist Hannah Lucinda Smith speaks with economists Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown about our new era of global trade wars.
Drawing on their new book How to Win a Trade War, Keynes and Bown shed light on the historical roots of our ... more
What do we lose when a language dies?
Roughly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world today. Over half of them are expected to vanish in the next century – along with the wealth of information they contain, the family ties they represent, and th... more
What do we lose when a language dies?
Roughly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world today. Over half of them are expected to vanish in the next century – along with the wealth of information they contain, the family ties they represent, and th... more
How can changing the way we breathe lower stress and blood pressure? Why is touch so important for premature babies and ICU patients? And what can our organs teach us about staying healthy?
Dr Giulia Enders, author of the multimillion-selling Gut, r... more
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I listen to many and varied podcasts. Intelligence2 is consistently exceptional, nuanced, well researched, thought through and….witty!
One issue: the journalist Adam talks way too much. His questions are too long and convoluted. Would really replace him. I find that he takes away from the guests and makes the podcast difficult to listen to.
Intelligence squared always seemed a great place for debate until the
Israeli genocide started. Then silence.
I listened to this 30 minute episode and know absolutely nothing more about prostate cancer than I did going in (which was very little). 30 minutes of vague generalities that could have applied to just about any disease or condition. You have three experts on, plus a moderator that presumably did some research - provide some actual details about the unique experiences of prostate cancer, symptoms, treatment, prognosis, typical course of the disease, etc.
So far came across ONE discussion that represented promise in the pod description.
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A fast-paced, idea-forward program that hosts high-profile journalists, economists, politicians, and authors to dissect global politics, economics, technology, and culture. Episodes frequently center on crisis leadership, geopolitics, financial markets, and the social implications of tech and science, often featuring intimate conversations with figures like former financiers, renowned correspondents, and noted authors. The show tends to mix rigorous analysis with personal narratives, aiming to reveal the human side of big-system issues. Listeners are likely drawn to well-argued debates, clarity on complex topics, and conversations with people who influence public discourse. A standout is its habit of pairing journalists or scholars with ind... more
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