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The Conversation Weekly

The Conversation
Online Radicalization
Social Media Influencers
Social Media Influence
Women's Roles In Politics
Right-Wing Nationalism
Far-Right Politics
Traditional Gender Roles
Anti-Feminism
Covid-19 Misinformation
Conspiracy Theories
Auschwitz
Israel
Academic Freedom
Generational Trauma
Tattoo
Dreams
Biodiversity
Conservation
Amazon Rainforest
Cognitive Load

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.

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As the 21st century dawned, a newly-elected Vladmir Putin was making friends on the world stage. He smiled for photo ops at G8 meetings, and was the first foreign leader to call George W. Bush after the attacks of 9/11, offering his support against t... more

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Whenever federal immigration agents pull up to a location in Minneapolis, people take their whistles out, start blowing them and start filming.

In December, US government sent more than 2,000 Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents into... more

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Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest night in American sports. A popular destination to watch – and bet – on the Super Bowl is Las Vegas, Nevada.

And it was in Las Vegas, ahead of the 1986 Super Bowl between the Chicago Bears and the New England Patriot... more

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On January 8, as thousands of Iranians took to the streets in nationwide protests, the government cut off the internet. Under cover of digital darkness, the Iranian regime launched a brutal and deadly crackdown against anti-government protesters.

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Daniel Cueto-Villalobos
Doctoral candidate in sociology studying race, religion, and social movements
University of Minnesota
Episode: How Minneapolis is organising against ICE
John Affleck
Night Chair in Sports Journalism and Society at Penn State University
Penn State University
Episode: The Super Bowl that kickstarted prop betting in America
Amin Naeni
Ph.D. researcher on digital authoritarianism at Deakin University and visiting fellow at Dublin City University
Deakin University
Episode: How Iran shut down the internet
Paul Bierman
Professor of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Vermont
University of Vermont
Episode: A lost US military base under Greenland's ice sheet
Callum Roberts
Professor of Marine Conservation at the University of Exeter focusing on threats to marine ecosystems.
University of Exeter
Episode: A new treaty to protect our oceans
Joe Wright
Political science professor at Penn State University and expert in dictatorships
Penn State University
Episode: The Making of an Autocrat: co-opt the military
Natasha Lindstaedt
Professor of Government at the University of Essex
University of Essex
Episode: The Making of an Autocrat: manufacture a crisis
Emma Shortis
Historian at RMIT University and Director of the Australian Institute's International Security Affairs Program.
RMIT University
Episode: The Making of an Autocrat: recruit an architect
Erica Frantz
Associate professor in political science at Michigan State University
Episode: The Making of an Autocrat: hijack a party

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Gemma Ware
Host of The Conversation Weekly, engaging with complex topics and expert opinions to unravel current affairs and societal issues.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 376 ratings
  • I had high hopes but this seems to be more biased than advertised. Still, it's an interesting podcast.

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    bjt282
    12 days ago
  • 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.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Aurorespera
    2 months ago
  • Informative & Fascinating

    Try listening! You will keep going back to this podcast.

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    Reading Ruth
    Australia2 months ago
  • Always articulate, interesting and informative. Enjoy!

    Podcast Addict
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    Accipitridus
    3 months ago
  • Amy Gaeta episode

    Gaeta’s defense of people with undiagnosed disabilities cheating their employers to ‘get what they need’ when completely unchallenged by the host. This podcast is insufferable.

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    DJDane
    United States8 months ago

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How Iran shut down the internet
Q: What role was China playing at this time in developing these capabilities?
Iran can see what China can do to control the Internet, learning tactics and strategies to implement their own national internet.
How Iran shut down the internet
Q: What does it actually mean to have a national internet?
In simple terms, national internet means splitting Iran's internet into two parts, one connecting to the world outside Iran and the other staying within the country.
How Iran shut down the internet
Q: Take me back to 2009. Iran at that time is going through a wave of protests known as the Green Movement. What's happening online during those protests that makes this a pivotal moment in the story of Iran's internet shutdown?
The 2009 protests became very unprecedented even in Iran after the 1979 revolution. It was the first time huge crowds took to the street in major cities.
The Super Bowl that kickstarted prop betting in America
Q: How central to US sports betting and even to kind of gambling in the US as a whole is prop betting now?
Prop betting has become very central to the culture of watching and engaging with sports, affecting even casual audiences.
The Super Bowl that kickstarted prop betting in America
Q: Why would states want sports betting in their state?
States are attracted to sports betting because they can tax the revenue generated from it, providing a significant financial incentive.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Conversation Weekly

What is The Conversation Weekly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show engages listeners with in-depth discussions on a variety of pressing global issues, featuring interviews with academic experts who provide nuanced perspectives and insights. Topics often revolve around significant current events, historical analysis, political dynamics, and scientific developments, making the content both timely and informative. The unique approach emphasizes clear and comprehensible explanations, making complex subjects accessible to a wide audience while ensuring that important narratives around democracy, health, climate change, and social justice are thoroughly explored.

Listeners can expect a blend of scholarly expertise and engaging storytelling, which distinguishes this show from others in its commitment to... more

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