
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 | 277 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryScienceNews | |||

As the revelations from the Epstein files continue to reverberate around the globe, those conspiracy theorists who were among the first to call for the release of information about Jeffrey Epstein's legal cases are feeling vindicated.
Before his dea... more
As Xi Jinping prepares to host Donald Trump for a delayed summit in Beijing on May 14-15, a lot has changed since the US president's last visit to China in November 2017. Trump's first trade war with China began in earnest the following year, usherin... more
After Donald Trump took to social media to lambast Pope Leo's criticism of the Iran war, the pontiff told journalists "I'm not afraid of the Trump administration". Part of the war of words between Trump and Leo is a question over whether the Iran war... more
In around ten minutes on April 8, the Israeli military hit more than 100 targets across Lebanon. Israel called the attack Operation Eternal Darkness and said it struck Hezbollah command and control centres. The Lebanese government said at least 300 p... more
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Heard almost all so far, thanks, looking forward to more
Great job
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.
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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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