Best Jamie and Derek Podcasts (2025)

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Yardsticks For Failure, with Ivo Graham (Part One) 36:55

4h ago36:55

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After coming last by quite such a distance on Taskmaster Series 15, and seeing his emotional frailties laid bare in a series of memes of him with his head in his hands, Ivo Graham is adapting to an increasingly irreversible reputation as a man better known for his chaos than his comedy. His new book Yardsticks For Failure is a map of the brain behi…

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Beyond Google Search: Finding Today's Consumers 44:03

1d ago44:03

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Can big tech be tamed? As the competition regulator tries to tweak Google’s algorithm, Mail Online’s SEO chief Carly Steven explains what the impact has been for her outlet. Also on the show: are vertical dramas the next big thing? Caroline Frost, Radio Times TV Editor and Podcast Host, tells us if they’re a thumbs up... or is that a swipe right? A…

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An Evening with Matt Haig: Embracing Hope, Wonder and the Power of the Imagination (Part Two) 38:49

4d ago38:49

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‘A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination’ Benedict Cumberbatch Matt Haig is one of Britain’s most celebrated authors, best known for his internationally bestselling novel The Midnight Library and the critically acclaimed memoir Reasons to Stay Alive. Matt’s newest novel, The Life Impossible, which became an instant Sunday Ti…

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An Evening with Matt Haig: Embracing Hope, Wonder and the Power of the Imagination (Part One) 39:45

6d ago39:45

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‘A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination’ Benedict Cumberbatch Matt Haig is one of Britain’s most celebrated authors, best known for his internationally bestselling novel The Midnight Library and the critically acclaimed memoir Reasons to Stay Alive. Matt’s newest novel, The Life Impossible, which became an instant Sunday Ti…

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An Evening with Deborah Frances-White and David Tennant (Part Two) 41:44

7d ago41:44

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Deborah Frances-White is the writer and comedian best known for hosting The Guilty Feminist podcast. David Tennant is the multi-award-winning actor who has played iconic roles including Doctor Who, Hamlet, Barty Crouch Jr., Rivals’ Lord Tony Baddingham and more. In April 2025 they came to Intelligence Squared to discuss how we can have better and m…

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An Evening with Deborah Frances-White and David Tennant (Part One) 40:16

8d ago40:16

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Deborah Frances-White is the writer and comedian best known for hosting The Guilty Feminist podcast. David Tennant is the multi-award-winning actor who has played iconic roles including Doctor Who, Hamlet, Barty Crouch Jr., Rivals’ Lord Tony Baddingham and more. In April 2025 they came to Intelligence Squared to discuss how we can have better and m…

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New BBC Chief, Cannes Lions and Netflix Goes Linear 39:41

9d ago39:41

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Kate Philips is announced as the BBC’s all-powerful creative lead - Faraz Osman, founder of TV indie Gold Wala, takes a look at her in-tray. Also on the show: TV advertising gets the self-service treatment... Rebecca Cooney, insight editor at Broadcast, tells us why broadcasters are targeting small businesses. Plus, speaking of advertising: with th…

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082: How SMAs Help Optimize Tax Efficiency In Your Portfolio with Cam Iarrobino 35:40

10d ago35:40

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Perhaps you’ve heard of Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) but aren’t quite sure how they work or if they’re only suitable for high-net-worth investors. In this episode, we’ll break down the truth behind SMAs and why more investors are turning to them as a way to gain control, improve tax efficiency, and tailor their portfolios to their unique fina…

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Developing Leather for Red Wing and More with SB Foot's Lacy Schumann 1:28:25

10d ago1:28:25

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Since 1986, SB Foot Tanning Company is most known as the tannery owned by Red Wing, and with good reason: every bit of leather used on Red Wing Heritage footwear is developed and made by SB Foot just a few miles from Red Wing’s US manufacturing facility. But the tannery itself and its relationship with Red Wing stretch much further back—to the late…

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Is Britain in Denial About the Far Right? With Harry Shukman 50:06

10d ago50:06

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What is happening behind closed doors in Britain’s far right movement? On today’s episode, we’re joined by journalist Harry Shukman, the journalist who spent over a year undercover investigating the British far right. Drawing on his new book, Year of the Rat, Shukman sheds light on the secret meetings, pub gatherings, political canvassing, and neo-…

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The Power of Good Conversation, with Jefferson Fisher (Part Two) 37:36

12d ago37:36

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‘Embracing the knowledge in The Next Conversation will vastly improve your life.’ – Andrew Huberman, creator of the Huberman Lab Podcast ‘ The Next Conversation gives you the tools to change your life, one conversation at a time.’ – Mel Robbins, bestselling author and host of the Mel Robbins Podcast In a time when conversations often feel more divi…

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The Power of Good Conversation, with Jefferson Fisher (Part One) 38:19

13d ago38:19

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‘Embracing the knowledge in The Next Conversation will vastly improve your life.’ – Andrew Huberman, creator of the Huberman Lab Podcast ‘ The Next Conversation gives you the tools to change your life, one conversation at a time.’ – Mel Robbins, bestselling author and host of the Mel Robbins Podcast In a time when conversations often feel more divi…

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How Influencers Stole Broadcasters' Ad Money 46:48

15d ago46:48

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How did social media stars, podcasters and YouTubers overtake traditional media in ad revenue? Michael Savage, media editor at the Guardian, shepherds us into the new era. Also on the show: as The Standard announces a new partnership with Message Heard, we chat to the podcast outfit’s Jake Warren about the magic ingredients that turn print into pod…

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Sotheby's Talks | Shakespeare: A Man For All Time, with Tracy-Ann Oberman 39:41

16d ago39:41

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On today’s episode, an episode from our friends at Sotheby's, exploring the world of Shakespeare. Sam Leith, author, journalist and literary editor of The Spectator, will be joined by Emma Smith, Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Oxford, Tracy-Ann Oberman, who most recently starred as Shylock in her adaptation of The Merchant of Venice, and accla…

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Women's Shoe Icon Stuart Weitzman on Nudists, Aretha Franklin & The First Shoe He Ever Sold 1:03:40

16d ago1:03:40

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No conversation about the all-time great women's shoe designers is complete without a very long segue into Stuart Weitzman. Born into a shoemaking family who manufactured for decades in longtime US shoemaking hub Haverhill, Massachusetts, Weitzman quickly established himself as the rare shoemaker to both the stars AND literally any woman who just w…

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Is Nvidia the most important company in the world? With Stephen Witt 55:06

17d ago55:06

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In June 2024, Nvidia became the most valuable corporation on Earth. In Stephen Witt’s new book ‘The Thinking Machine’ he chronicles the astonishing story of how a designer of videogame equipment conquered the market for AI hardware, and in the process reinvented the computer. He spoke about it with author and Research Director at Demos Carl Miller.…

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Episode #110 – The Drone Swarm Wake-Up Call: Is the US and our Allies Ready? 57:48

18d ago57:48

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🎙️ Episode 110 – The Drone Swarm Wake-Up Call: Is the US and our Allies Ready? Welcome to the 110th episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show! I’m Mark Hasara, former Air Force KC-135 pilot, Weapons School graduate, and author of Tanker Pilot. For 60 years, aviation has been my world—from flying gas station in the sky to mission planning at the …

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Episode #109 – From MiG-21s to the A-10 Hawg: The Incredible Journey of Major Joszph “Boarat” Jonas 2:35:14

18d ago2:35:14

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🎙️ EPISODE 109 – From MiG-21 to A-10 Hawg: The Incredible Journey of Lt Col Joszph “Boarat” Jonas Welcome back to Lessons from the Cockpit, the show that brings you stories and lessons learned from aviators who've been there, done that, and brought the jet home. I’m Mark Hasara—KC-135 instructor pilot, Air Force Weapons School grad, author of Tanke…

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Episode #108 – The Tanker World’s in Trouble: ARSAG, Anaconda, and Global Tensions on the Nation’s DIME. 1:44:49

18d ago1:44:49

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🎙️ EPISODE #108 – The Tanker World’s in Trouble: ARSAG, Anaconda, and Global Tensions on the Nation’s DIME Strap in and listen up, warriors. Welcome to Episode 108 of the Lessons from the Cockpit Show. I’m Lt Col Mark Hasara, USAF (Ret.)—KC-135 pilot, Weapons School grad, Joint Specialty Officer, and your host for this mission. I just got back from…

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Episode #107 – Hercules to Hawgs: Flying Both Ends of the Fight with Col. Derek “Woody” Oaks 1:53:10

18d ago1:53:10

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🎙️ Episode 107 – Hercules to Hawgs: Flying at Both Ends of the Fight with Col. Derek “Woody” Oaks. Welcome aboard the 107th sortie of the Lessons from the Cockpit Show I’m Lt Col Mark Hasara, USAF (Ret.), KC-135 Weapons Officer and your pilot for today’s mission. I’ve flown jets, built war plans, and stayed hopelessly addicted to aviation for over …

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An Evening with Adam Buxton and Caitlin Moran (Part Two) 38:04

19d ago38:04

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*** Click here to see the photograph referred to in the podcast introduction: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/an-evening-with-adam-buxton *** --- Adam Buxton is a comedian, writer, podcaster — and one of the UK’s most beloved cultural figures. Best known for The Adam Buxton Podcast, The Adam and Joe Show on Channel 4, and the distinctive…

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An Evening with Adam Buxton and Caitlin Moran (Part One) 39:04

20d ago39:04

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*** Click here to see the photograph referred to in the podcast introduction: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/an-evening-with-adam-buxton *** --- Adam Buxton is a comedian, writer, podcaster — and one of the UK’s most beloved cultural figures. Best known for The Adam Buxton Podcast, The Adam and Joe Show on Channel 4, and the distinctive…

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San Francisco Jazz Festival Coming June 13-15 12:36

21d ago12:36

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This year’s revamped San Francisco Jazz Festival, curated by SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard, takes place on June 13-15, 2025. It features 35 concerts over 3 days in various venues in San Francisco's Hayes Valley art district. Performances include Stanley Clarke, Charles Lloyd, Patrice Rushen, Cimafunk, The Soul Rebels, Lakecia…

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Newsroom Ethics and Tim Davie’s Wish List 49:40

22d ago49:40

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Do we need a Hypocratic oath for journalism? Journalist and Author Mic Wright has been into UK newsrooms to deduce whether there's an ethical line beyond, “don’t get sued.” Also on the show: the BBC sets out its stall for charter renewal. PR supremo Will Wood is here to take us through Tim Davey’s wishlist. All that plus: the AI copyright bill suff…

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How has resistance shaped Britain? With Steve McQueen (Part Two) 41:10

23d ago41:10

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Steve McQueen is one of Britain’s most acclaimed filmmakers and artists. He is the recipient of the Academy Award for Best Picture, two BAFTA Awards, the Caméra d’Or, a Golden Globe, and the Turner Prize. McQueen’s work includes his first feature-length film Hunger about Bobby Sands and the 1981 Irish hunger strike, the Oscar-winning 12 Years a Sla…

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How to Become a Bootmaker, With Oldspeed MFG's Dave Corey and New River Boot's Dave Mills 1:53:00

23d ago1:53:00

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I had an absolute gas with Dave Mills of New River Boot, and Dave Corey of Oldspeed Manufacturing on this one. After years of being two of my favorite people on the internet to talk about footwear with, I was lucky enough to spend time with both of them last October at our Stitchdown’s Boot Camp expo—and I guess I needed more. Both Daves have in so…

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081: How the 2025 Social Security Reforms Will Impact Retirees with Chase Reardon 32:51

24d ago32:51

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The most recent changes to Social Security have left many Americans with questions—and for good reason. A landmark bipartisan bill has repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), placing more money into the pockets of retirees across the country. But what do these changes really mean for retirees? In this …

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How has resistance shaped Britain? With Steve McQueen (Part One) 39:30

25d ago39:30

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Steve McQueen is one of Britain’s most acclaimed filmmakers and artists. He is the recipient of the Academy Award for Best Picture, two BAFTA Awards, the Caméra d’Or, a Golden Globe, and the Turner Prize. McQueen’s work includes his first feature-length film Hunger about Bobby Sands and the 1981 Irish hunger strike, the Oscar-winning 12 Years a Sla…

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Jamie Snow's case to be featured on ABC's Nightline - June 3 2:28

27d ago2:28

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We’re thrilled to share that Jamie Snow’s case will be featured on ABC’s Nightline on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. This powerful national broadcast will shine a spotlight on the injustice that’s kept Jamie in prison for nearly 25 years — a conviction based on recanted informant testimony, inconsistent eyewitness accounts, and no physical evidence. Jamie …

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Understanding Xi: Is China’s President a Threat to the World? (Part Two) 38:14

27d ago38:14

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This event is part of our ⁠Age of the Strongman⁠ series. ⁠Click here⁠ to see the other events in the series. President Xi Jinping has ruled China for more than a decade. He has overseen an era of unprecedented economic prosperity, cracked down on dissidents, reinvented national identity in his own image and adopted a confrontational ‘wolf warrior’ …

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Understanding Xi: Is China’s President a Threat to the World? (Part One) 40:20

28d ago40:20

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This event is part of our Age of the Strongman series. Click here to see the other events in the series. President Xi Jinping has ruled China for more than a decade. He has overseen an era of unprecedented economic prosperity, cracked down on dissidents, reinvented national identity in his own image and adopted a confrontational ‘wolf warrior’ styl…

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Indies: Do Not Fear C4 And The Big Studios 44:53

29d ago44:53

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Why indies shouldn’t fear Channel 4’s production arm - Derek Drennan, founder of Nest Productions talks to us about his business, and why IP isn’t the only game in town. Also on the show: as the industry mourns the passing of Alan Yentob, former BBC exec Paul Robinson takes us back to his 90s heyday. All that plus: the Telegraph is sold AGAIN - wil…

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How To Cure Your Algorithm, with Jamie Bartlett 51:14

29d ago51:14

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This event is part of Critical Conversations, a new series on the age of misinformation by Intelligence Squared and Sage & Jester, hosted by Sophia Smith Galer. To see other events in this series, click here. Where do we draw the line between free speech and dangerous misinformation? Algorithms not only dictate our data feeds but also reinforce our…

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Truth Hurts: From Conflict to Connection, with Dr Julia Ebner 50:17

1M ago50:17

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This event is part of Critical Conversations, a new series on the age of misinformation by Intelligence Squared and Sage & Jester, hosted by Sophia Smith Galer. Have you ever clashed with someone on social media or even a loved one? Conversations can easily escalate in a time where everyone is consuming different media with wildly different messagi…

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Tricks, Trolls, and LOLs: Comedy’s Crash Course in Spotting Lies, with Rachel Parris 57:28

1M ago57:28

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This event was part of Critical Conversations, a new series on the age of misinformation by Intelligence Squared and Sage & Jester, hosted by Sophia Smith Galer. Sometimes the best way to expose a lie is to laugh at it. Satire is a force to be reckoned with in any democracy and artists are essential in shedding light on the truth. Comedy has long b…

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Can we have prosperity without growth? With Tim Jackson 56:02

1M ago56:02

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Is prosperity possible without growth? And in an age of environmental crisis and rising inequality, is our obsession with economic expansion doing more harm than good? On the podcast today, renowned economist Professor Tim Jackson challenges the very foundations of our economic thinking. In his groundbreaking book 'Prosperity Without Growth', Jacks…

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ITV Cuts Loose: How Daytime Lost Its Lure 36:29

1M ago36:29

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Rumours abound after Channel 4 plans to invest in indies as part of its in-house production arm strategy - and that’s just as ITV slashes its budgets for daytime. Broadcast reporter Heather Fallon tells us what it all means. Also on the programme: Gary Lineker is ‘sent off’ the BBC after a controversial social post. Did it all have to end like this…

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Is Your Phone Controlling Your Life? With Kaitlyn Regehr (Part Two) 40:19

1M ago40:19

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The ‘Smartphone-free Childhood’ movement has alerted many of us to the dangers inherent in our – and our kids’ – use of devices. But while we can shield children from technology in their early years, withdrawing from the online world is not an option for most of us in adult life. So how do we ensure that we – and our children when they grow up – de…

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080: How Financial Plans Help Navigate Volatile Markets and Create Peace of Mind with Kyle Britton 28:46

1M ago28:46

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In times like these, when there's market volatility and financial insecurity, it's more important than ever to have a financial plan to know that you can weather the storm and wild swings in the markets. It's the difference between having a plan vs just having a portfolio. In today's episode, Derek Gregoire is joined by SHP Financial's Lead Advisor…

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Is Your Phone Controlling Your Life? With Kaitlyn Regehr (Part One) 38:03

1M ago38:03

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The ‘Smartphone-free Childhood’ movement has alerted many of us to the dangers inherent in our – and our kids’ – use of devices. But while we can shield children from technology in their early years, withdrawing from the online world is not an option for most of us in adult life. So how do we ensure that we – and our children when they grow up – de…

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Tariff Special: The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook with Helen Thompson (Part Two) 40:59

1M ago40:59

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‘The world as we knew it is gone’ – UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s response to Trump’s tariffs President Donald Trump recently announced a 90-day pause for his monumental ‘liberation day’ tariffs while at the same time escalating a dangerous trade war with China. Trump’s announcement came just weeks after import taxes on all goods entering th…

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Tariff Special: The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook with Helen Thompson (Part One) 42:46

1M ago42:46

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‘The world as we knew it is gone’ – UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s response to Trump’s tariffs President Donald Trump recently announced a 90-day pause for his monumental ‘liberation day’ tariffs while at the same time escalating a dangerous trade war with China. Trump’s announcement came just weeks after import taxes on all goods entering th…

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Can Mathematics Fuel Creativity? With Marcus du Sautoy (Part Two) 38:00

1M ago38:00

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From the earliest stone circles to Mozart’s obsession with numbers to the radically modern architecture of Zaha Hadid, maths and creativity are interwoven across time and space. Whether we are searching for meaning in an abstract painting or finding patterns in poetry, there are blueprints everywhere: symmetry, prime numbers, the golden ratio and m…

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