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Guest interviews
English
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79 episodes
since Feb. 8, 2023
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Can the geoeconomic strategies put in place by the U.S. counterbalance China’s dominance in mineral supply chains? Joined by Anastasia Ufimteseva (Simon Fraser University, Canada), we'll dive into the U.S.-China rivalry over critical minerals essential for the global energy transition. With Ch…

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In this episode, Kiran Kapppeler (Department of Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich, Switzerland) takes us on a deep dive into the evolving role of digital skills in our increasingly connected world. From how algorithms shape the content we see, to the importance of understanding…
In this episode, we dive into the pressing challenges of sustainable land use with guest Christian Lamker (University of Groningen, The Netherlands). Despite ambitious climate and sustainability targets, traditional planning practices still drive development and land consumption, often at odds with…
Do male-dominated populist radical right parties affect women's political inclusion in mainstream parties? In this episode, we invite Cecilia Josefsson (Uppsala University, Sweden) to show us, through a case study of the Swedish Parliament, whether PRR parties may adapt to mainstream norms and…
In this episode, we discover the inspiring story of Future Wilhelmsburg, a resident organization that is shaping their own narrative of the future, turning it into a cultural commons that reflects their collective aspirations. Joined by guest Louis Volont (HafenCity University, Germany), we'll…
As the US tightens its grip on global semiconductor supply chains to hinder China's technological advancements, Germany finds itself at the center of a geopolitical tug-of-war. In this episode, we are joined by Julian Germann (Department of International Relations, University of Sussex, UK), a…
In this episode, we explore how tech advancements and the Covid-19 pandemic have made digital skills crucial, yet a digital divide persists. Maria Laura Ruiu (Northumbria University, UK) surveyed over 2,000 English Internet users with school-aged children to understand what influences their digital…
What can the role of academics be in participatory climate action? Connor Smith (University of Edinburgh, UK) discusses his experimental methodology for academics to reflect on their role in local climate action. We explore challenges, power dynamics, and the benefits of academic involvement in gra…
This episode takes a different approach as we explore the experience of being a feminist academic in the UK Parliament with Sarah Childs (University of Edinburgh, UK). Sarah discusses The Good Parliament report, which aims to make the House of Commons more inclusive, and the role of a "feminis…
Crises have deepened political divisions, and social media has amplified these tensions. Our speaker Isabella Gonçalves (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany) examined Facebook posts from recent elections in Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Peru and shares a concerning trend in this episode: di…
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