As the winter chill sets in, throngs of Europeans are heading each week to the nearest pond, lake or coastline to dunk themselves voluntarily in freezing cold water. Cold swimming has centuries of history on this continent, but why do it? This week we're delving into the science of why it makes us feel good — but also why it helps so many people through diff ... 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
Dec 2024
Voyage en Norvège à Noël : Cécile Lazartigues-Chartier évoque la beauté des aurores boréales
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Êtes-vous prêt à découvrir les merveilles du Nord-Arctique à travers les yeux d'une expatriée française ? Dans cet épisode captivant de 10 minutes, le podcast des Français dans le monde, Gauthier Seys reçoit Cécile Lazartigues-Chartier, une française vivant au Canada, qui nous ... Show More
15m 45s
Nov 2024
Noël à Stockholm : Secrets et Traditions avec Virginie Caplon
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Savez-vous pourquoi Noël est célébré le 24 décembre en Suède ? Dans cet épisode de notre série sur les traditions de Noël à travers le monde, nous explorons les coutumes festives suédoises avec Virginie Caplon, une invitée familière de notre émission, qui réside à Stockholm. La ... Show More
11m 32s
Oct 2024
Bonus episode: on culture
<p>What does culture mean to you? Is it the art we create, the traditions we carry, or the values we hold dear? In this mini episode of <em>Our World, Connected</em>, Christine Wilson, Director of Research and Insight at the British Council, delves deeper into the multifaceted na ... Show More
17m 25s
Dec 2024
How to Be a Good Ancestor w/ Roman Krznaric
<p class="MsoNormal">It's been said that "the shortest path to the future is always one through the deepening of the past." But how do we balance the past, present, and future, when all three weigh so heavily on our consciousness and our social existence?</p> <p class="MsoNormal" ... Show More
1h 22m
Nov 5
Cozy Autumn Mysteries
Autumn may have more cozy signifiers than any other season—though we all have our own favorites. Maybe for you it’s sweater weather, football games, spooky season, apple picking, leaf peeping, or mainlining candy corn. Whatever it is, in today’s episode we’re looking closely at t ... Show More
55m 1s
Jul 2022
Energy Saving Tips, Why Covid's Back & Our Super Soccer Stars
Keeping up with the daily news cycle can be hard, especially if you have little ones who need your constant attention, so we’ve created a new show to get you and your family up to speed, weekly. In around 15 minutes, you and your little ones will all be up to speed on what’s happ ... Show More
17m 33s
Aug 23
Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price (re-release)
<p>Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playful ... Show More
13m 26s