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Intelligence Squared

Intelligence Squared
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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates sho... more

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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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Recent Guests

Soumaya Keynes
Economist and author
The Keynes? (implied by interview)
Episode: How To Win a Trade War, with Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown
Chad Bown
Economist and author
Peterson Institute? (implied)
Episode: How To Win a Trade War, with Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown
Sophia Smith Galer
Award-winning journalist, author of How to Kill a Language, speaker on linguicide
Author/Journalist
Episode: How To Kill A Language, with Sophia Smith Galer (Part One)
Giulia Enders
Medical doctor and author, Organ Speak author
Author, Organ Speak
Episode: The Secret Life of Our Organs and How They Keep us Healthy, with Dr Giulia Enders
Jon Ronson
Journalist, author, and filmmaker
Independent
Episode: Chasing Aliens, with Jon Ronson and Daniel Lavelle (Part Two)
Daniel Lavelle
Orwell Prize-winning journalist
Episode: Chasing Aliens, with Jon Ronson and Daniel Lavelle (Part One)
Daniel Trilling
Journalist and author of If We Tolerate This
Author, Journalist
Episode: Has Far-Right Politics Entered The Mainstream in the UK? With Daniel Trilling
Siri Hustvedt
Author of Ghost Stories
Author, Ghost Stories
Episode: Love, Loss and Mourning Paul Auster, with Siri Hustvedt
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist and author of Take Me to Your Leader
American Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium
Episode: What Would Happen If We Met Aliens? With Neil deGrasse Tyson

Host

Mia Sorenti
Producer, Intelligence Squared

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Consistently Exceptional

    I listen to many and varied podcasts. Intelligence2 is consistently exceptional, nuanced, well researched, thought through and….witty!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Palafoxiana
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great, with one « but »

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UmbBra
    Switzerlanda month ago
  • Afraid

    Intelligence squared always seemed a great place for debate until the

    Israeli genocide started. Then silence.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lonnach123
    Ireland4 months ago
  • Prostate cancer - Intelligence Halved

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DigDug2222222
    United States6 months ago
  • Mostly painfully dumb

    So far came across ONE discussion that represented promise in the pod description.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ETL.sybaritic
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the rigorous debate and access to influential guests.
Quality of conversations varies; some episodes are praised for depth while others are criticized for pacing or focus.
Consensus that the show consistently attracts high-caliber guests and provides thoughtful analysis.

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#185
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#243
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Apple Podcasts
#79
India/Society & Culture
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#139
Chile/Society & Culture
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#145
Ireland/Society & Culture
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#149
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How To Kill A Language, with Sophia Smith Galer (Part Two)
Q: Are we completely mad to aim to document all 6,500 languages, and can crowdfunding sustain such a project?
Crowdfunding and grassroots support are likely necessary because there is no single international body to rally around every language, and resources will have to come from diverse, community-driven efforts.
Chasing Aliens, with Jon Ronson and Daniel Lavelle (Part One)
Q: Hi Danny, you've got a kind of unconventional background as a journalist and as an alien hunter. Could you talk a little about your background?
Danny discusses his non-linear path into journalism, homelessness, and how those experiences shaped his approach to reporting on aliens, emphasizing empathy and the human stories behind the claims.
Chasing Aliens, with Jon Ronson and Daniel Lavelle (Part Two)
Q: To what extent do you think the UFO movement is harmless, and where might it become harmful?
It is largely harmless unless it leads to harassment online or pushes people into extremist or disinformation ecosystems; yet it can be harmful when it fuels political extremism or manipulation, particularly when narratives are deployed by powerful actors to obscure real actions.
How To Win a Trade War, with Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown
Q: How do you make such technical topics accessible to a general audience?
By using stories, analogies, and historical examples—like ships in a fleet—to translate economics into everyday language and add humor to a serious subject.
How To Win a Trade War, with Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown
Q: What inspired you to write How to Win a Trade War?
We had been working together for years, seeing how factual history and narrative could illuminate current turmoil, and we wanted to provide a readable guide that explains why trade wars happen and how to navigate them in a changing world.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Intelligence Squared

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

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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2. Chad Bown
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6. Daniel Lavelle
7. Daniel Trilling
8. Siri Hustvedt

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