
A show for curious minds, from The Conversation. Each week, host Gemma Ware speaks to an academic expert about a topic in the news to understand how we got here.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 271 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryScienceNews | |||

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I had high hopes but this seems to be more biased than advertised. Still, it's an interesting podcast.
This is a great initiative! So glad i found this. I listen to nearly every episode. Great for learning about the leading edge of our world.
Try listening! You will keep going back to this podcast.
Always articulate, interesting and informative. Enjoy!
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A thoughtful show that pairs editors with academic experts to unpack current affairs. Recent episodes highlight Gulf-Iranian geopolitics, demographic shifts in East Asia, internet censorship, global governance of oceans, and how autocratic tactics appear in modern politics. Guests are drawn from international relations, political science, demography, and related fields, offering historical context, data-driven insight, and clear implications for policy and business strategy. The format tends to be interview-led, with a calm, analytical tone and a focus on explaining complex issues accessibly for informed audiences. A standout trait is its strong emphasis on scholarly perspectives applied to timely global questions, making it especially valu... more
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