It's easy to feel doomed when it comes to climate change. In her latest book, the Italian political scientist Nathalie Tocci makes the case for cautious optimism about Europe's climate and energy policies. We chat to her this week about the opportunities and challenges of the European Green Deal, as well as how to interpret the death last week of Silvio Berl ... Show More
Nov 20
How Ireland proved a basic income for artists actually works
<p>We don’t often get to cover joyful policy news on this podcast, so this week we’re delighted to be discussing that rare thing: a European country that’s investing serious money in culture. For three years, Ireland has been experimenting with paying artists, musicians and other ... Show More
48m 54s
Nov 14
Help! My manager is an algorithm!
<p>KATY IS BACK! And we are proud to report that her new baby no longer looks like far-right French politician Éric Zemmour. Relief all around! </p>
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<p>It’s been a hectic time in Europe, but we’re happy to be covering it all—or, you know, a sizable sliver of it—starting ... Show More
53m 42s
Jul 2023
INTERVIEW: Alejandra Oliva and Simon Hankinson talk with Isaac about immigration and border policies.
<p>Our podcast editor, Jon, is traveling today. So, we wanted to use this time to release an interview we’ve had for a little bit. This is a discussion between two people on different sides of the immigration issue. </p><p><br></p><p>Alejandra Oliva is an essayist, translator, an ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2024
L’uso politico della memoria dell’Olocausto. Gli azionisti della Shell appoggiano gli attivisti climatici.
In un articolo uscito il 9 dicembre sul settimanale statunitense New Yorker, e pubblicato questa settimana in copertina da Internazionale, la giornalista e scrittrice Masha Gessen riflette sul modo in cui in Europa viene ricordato l’Olocausto. Ventisette azionisti hanno presentat ... Show More
20m 13s
Nov 2023
96 - Lauren the Mortician's UNHINGED Cease & Desist + Halle Bailey & BF Face Backlash Over Nail Salon DISASTER
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<p><span>In today's episode, as usual, the girlies go on a bunch of tangents before finally getting to the first topic, which is about Halle Bailey sharing her not so gre ... Show More
1h 23m
Jul 2022
Anton Tymoshenko in Kyiv, Ukraine: How Will This War End? I 274
Ukrainian comedian Anton Tymoshenko joins the show from his home in Kyiv, Ukraine to talk about his upcoming comedy tour of Ukrainian bunkers, the current morale of the Ukrainian people and how he thinks this war will end. Follow Anton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anto ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2022
#190 James O'Keefe - Journalism, Ethics & Polarisation
<p>James O'Keefe is an investigative journalist, founder of Project Veritas, and author of the book 'American Muckracker'. We discuss his journey into journalism, what the ethical boundaries are in his profession, and whether or not the political divide in the USA can ... Show More
29m 10s
Jul 2022
Climate change, inflation and Ukraine’s worried neighbor
As parts of Europe and the U.S. experience record heat, Fareed talks to the Chief Heat Officer of Athens, Greece, about how to adapt to climate change - now that it’s here. Then, should President Biden declare a climate emergency, what are his powers to deal with climate change? ... Show More
40m 30s