Best Burgundy Blog Podcasts (2025)

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Fet-a-ccompli: Tariffs and Greece’s big cheese 30:23

1M ago30:23

30:23

As the world mulls the impact and consequences of the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on so-called "liberation day", Greece has a very specific concern. The focus of the tariff-related debate in Greece was very much on the fate of feta, Greece's most popular cheese and one of its main agricultural exports to the US and many other par…

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Greek politics feels aftershock from Tempe train crash 32:32

3M ago32:32

32:32

Two years after Greece's deadliest rail disaster, the political fallout is escalating rather than abating. The largest protests Greece has seen in decades were held on February 28 to mark the two-year anniversary of the crash, in which 57 people died when a passenger train collided with a freight train in Tempe, central Greece. The growing public o…

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Greece, Europe and the new world reordering 35:15

4M ago35:15

35:15

The return of Donald Trump to the White House seems to be causing a reordering of international relations, an end to many of the certainties we had in geopolitics. This has left Europe facing a major re-think of its stance on security and defence issues. To discuss what changes are taking place and what it means for Europe, including Greece, Dr Jen…

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Greece and the Trump factor 1:02:32

5M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

On the latest episode of The Agora we look at what the return of Donald Trump to the White House could mean for Greece. Host Nick Malkoutzis speaks to Macropolis foreign policy analyst Alexandra Voudouri about the concerns and hopes Greek diplomats have concerning the Trump presidency and its impact on geopolitics. Our second guest, Frank De Mita, …

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The life and legacy of Costas Simitis 46:48

5M ago46:48

46:48

Costas Simitis, who served as Greece's prime minister between 1996 and 2004, died at the age of 88 on January 5. He left behind a bountiful legacy, which included Greece's entry into the euro and a raft of infrastructure projects. His record, though, is contested by some Greeks who feel that the seeds of future problems were sown during his period …

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Budgeting for the future: How robust is the Greek economy? 21:22

7M ago21:22

21:22

Greek Parliament is about to vote on the 2025 budget, so The Agora is looking at what the government's economic plan entails, while also examining the bigger picture as far as the country's economy is concerned. MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis joins us to explain why there has been so much attention on the revenue side of the budget. He also…

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Party people: SYRIZA vs Kasselakis 27:09

7M ago27:09

27:09

SYRIZA, the leftist party that experienced a stunning rise to power from the fringes of Greek politics, has elected a new leader but will it be enough to rescue it from its slide back to the sidelines? Its former leader, nascent politician Stefanos Kasselakis, has hit back by launching his own party, Movement for Democracy. Will he have any impact …

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Internal combustion problems leave New Democracy spluttering 32:51

7M ago32:51

32:51

In mid-November, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis decided to expel from the ruling New Democracy party one of his predecessors, Antonis Samaras. Samaras headed the centre-right party for several years and was the leader of a coalition government between 2012 and 2015, which means his dismissal was big news in Greece. So, why did Mitsotakis …

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Leading questions: What was the point of PASOK’s leadership vote? 28:13

8M ago28:13

28:13

Nikos Androulakis has been re-elected as leader of PASOK, the centre-left party that is hoping to establish itself as the main opposition party in Greece and, ultimately, challenge centre-right New Democracy for power. Given that Androulakis cruised to his victory, was there any point to this leadership contest? Also, where does it leave PASOK as i…

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Full of energy: How Greece (& Europe) is handling the green transition 31:47

11M ago31:47

31:47

The Agora hosts a discussion on how Europe, and Greece specifically, have been handling the green transition, addressing questions like how the pivot away from natural gas is going. The basis for our discussion is three articles written by MacroPolis features editor Georgia Nakou, and senior policy analyst and partner at The Green Tank, an Athens-b…

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Wake up poll: Euro elections jolt Greek politics 44:18

1y ago44:18

44:18

The European Parliament elections held in Greece on June 9 produced a few surprises, some of which could be significant for the country's political scene over the next few months and years. The ruling centre-right party, New Democracy, performed worse than opinion polls had suggested and fell below the bar set by its leader, Prime Minister Kyriakos…

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Overtourism over here: Greek islands feel the strain 23:41

1y ago23:41

23:41

Greece is preparing to welcome a record number of tourists again this year, but their visits will take place against a backdrop of growing concern among locals about the damage being done to the islands and their way of life by rapid development. Greek policy makers face a dilemma over how to balance the growth and job creation provided by tourism,…

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Whose property? Greece’s housing challenges 24:10

1y ago24:10

24:10

After going through a really difficult time during the country’s long economic crisis, the Greek property market is booming, but that's creating a whole new set of problems. High rental and purchase prices are pricing out much of the local population as foreign investors snap up apartments and entire buildings in pursuit of profits. Host Nick Malko…

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How much is Greece getting out of the RRF? 20:46

1y ago20:46

20:46

In the wake of the Covid pandemic, the European Union launched the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) - a package of around 700 billion euros to help member states recover from the economic impact and build for the future. Greece's portion of these funds is considered vital for the country's efforts to overcome the effects of its long economic …

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Between investment grade and rule of law: Greece’s contrasting images 23:53

1+ y ago23:53

23:53

Phoebe and Nick are back to examine the contrasting images of Greece abroad and how they sit side by side. A few months ago, rating agencies started to restore the investment grade for Greece's sovereign debt - more than a decade after it was lost. It was a reflection of the growing confidence that markets have in the political situation, the gover…

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A year on from Tempe crash, trust fades as questions mount 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

29:56

In February 2023, a freight train and a train carrying dozens of passengers crashed in Tempe, central Greece, killing 57 people. A year on from Greece's deadliest train accident, many questions remain unanswered and doubts are growing about whether the truth will ever come to light regarding what caused the disaster. Opposition parties and relative…

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SYRIZA embraces the chaos 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

44:07

Five years ago SYRIZA was in power in Greece, but it is currently languishing in third place in the opinion polls and the nascent leadership of Stefanos Kasselakis is being constantly buffeted by internal disputes. In this episode, Phoebe Fronista and Nick Malkoutzis set out how the left-wing party ended up in this uncomfortable position. Nick also…

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Triangulation: The shape of things to come in Greek politics 17:30

1+ y ago17:30

17:30

Phoebe Fronista and Nick Malkoutzis return after a prolonged absence to discuss what's behind Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's political dominance in Greece and whether things are more complex than they look. Their discussion was prompted by a piece Nick wrote recently for The Agora on MacroPolis's website after listening to Mitsotakis speak at…

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Commanders lose to Cowboys (4-13) 11:29

1+ y ago11:29

11:29

Ron Rivera’s tenure ends on a humiliating eight-game losing streak, but there is hope in a new beginning (and the 2nd overall draft pick).

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Commanders lose to 49ers (4-12) 10:58

1+ y ago10:58

10:58

The tank continues, with a beautiful end in sight.

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Commanders lose to Jets (4-11); Brissett named QB1 15:31

1+ y ago15:31

15:31

A magnificent 54-yard field goal by the Jets’ Greg Zuerlein with :05 remaining saved Washington from disastrous victory.

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Commanders lose to Rams (4-10) 14:10

1+ y ago14:10

14:10

Sam Howell’s viability comes back into question after Jacoby Brissett shows him up, in relief.

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Commanders lose to Dolphins (4-9) 19:47

1+ y ago19:47

19:47

Against Tua and Tyreek, Ron Rivera’s defense looked a lot like Jack Del Rio’s defense (and also a lot like chunky barf).

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Commanders lose to Cowboys (4-8); Del Rio fired 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

10:15

Dak Prescott started his Thanksgiving dinner in the end zone. Jack Del Rio’s tenure did not survive the incident.

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Commanders lose to Giants (4-7) 8:39

1+ y ago8:39

8:39

Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio got humiliated by some bro named Tommy DeVito.

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Commanders lose to Seahawks (4-6) 16:12

1+ y ago16:12

16:12

Washington’s leaky defense wasted Sam Howell’s heroic 4th-quarter comeback in Seattle.

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Commanders defeat Patriots (4-5) 16:11

1+ y ago16:11

16:11

Thanks mostly to the continued emergence of Sam Howell, Washington maintained its disguise of respectability with a narrow victory in Foxboro.

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Commanders lose to Eagles (3-5); Sweat and Young traded 24:34

1+ y ago24:34

24:34

Yet another loss turns the Commanders into active sellers at the deadline, and two stalwarts become symbols of the past.

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Commanders lose to Giants (3-4) 14:39

1+ y ago14:39

14:39

It’s the second colossal disaster in 17 days, and Ron Rivera’s seat is on fire.

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A decade in Greece: Looking back on the last 10 years 1:11:18

1+ y ago1:11:18

1:11:18

This episode of The Agora involves a departure from our normal format as we mark 10 years since MacroPolis was launched. During that time, so much has happened in Greece: The debt crisis, political turmoil, social upheaval, the migration crisis, diplomatic breakthroughs and impasses, and natural disasters. So, with the help of 10 friends and collea…

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Commanders defeat Falcons (3-3) 19:05

1+ y ago19:05

19:05

Three interceptions of a shaky Desmond Ridder propelled Washington to slump-snapping victory in Atlanta.

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Commanders lose to Bears (2-3) 13:43

1+ y ago13:43

13:43

Utter humiliation on national TV. Again.

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Commanders lose to Eagles (2-2) 17:16

1+ y ago17:16

17:16

Sam Howell shined like a star in Philly, but a golden opportunity slipped away in overtime.

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Life on Mount Pelion after Storm Daniel 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

31:52

Storm Daniel hit Greece in early September, leading to almost 20 deaths and widespread destruction, as well as recriminations about whether there had been sufficient warnings and anti-flood works. The villages and communities of Mount Pelion were among the worst affected by the extreme weather. Tourists and locals lost their lives, infrastructure w…

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Commanders lose to Bills (2-1) 23:48

1+ y ago23:48

23:48

Alumni Homecoming Weekend served mainly to reunite Commanders fans with their old friends, Pain and Suffering, during a 34-point bludgeoning by the Bills.

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Commanders defeat Broncos (2-0) 17:25

2y ago17:25

17:25

The upstart Commanders remain undefeated with a wild comeback win at Mile High.

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Commanders defeat Cardinals (1-0) 15:51

2y ago15:51

15:51

The Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals in a fairly ugly but nonetheless cathartic opening to the Josh Harris era.

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Understanding Erdogan's foreign policy 28:11

2y ago28:11

28:11

For our final episode of the fourth series of The Agora, we take a look at what is happening just across the Aegean from Greece, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is back for a third term and already prompting questions about whether he is shifting his foreign policy. In the wake of the recent NATO summit, where he withdrew objections to…

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Lost at sea: The Pylos shipwreck and its aftermath 33:17

2y ago33:17

33:17

On the night of June 14, a fishing boat called the Adriana, packed with hundreds of migrants who had paid traffickers to get them from Libya to Italy, sank in the deep waters of the Mediterranean, about 90 kilometers southwest of the town of Pylos in the Peloponnese. It was one of the worst tragedies of its kind ever witnessed in Greece and Europe.…

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Greek elections: That's a wrap 34:44

2y ago34:44

34:44

At the second time of asking, Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been re-elected as the Greek Prime Minister and his centre-right New Democracy party has won a second term in office. The June 25 elections saw the conservatives cruise to an eight-seat majority in Parliament as the collapse of their main rival, left-wing SYRIZA, continued. However, the results …

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Greek Elections: Run it back? 1:00:06

2y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Greeks are voting again in national elections on June 25 after an inconclusive ballot on May 21. New Democracy is set to return to power following a big victory last month. The results have raised lots of questions for the main opposition parties, SYRIZA and PASOK, but were also notable for the emergence of some new small parties. Lamprini Rori, an…

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Greek Elections: A post-mortem and a look ahead 33:12

2y ago33:12

33:12

The national elections held on May 21 in Greece produced a landslide victory for the ruling centre-right party, which posted a winning margin of more than 20 points over its main rival, left-wing SYRIZA. As the dust settles from this resounding victory for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, The Agora host Nick Malkoutzis gathers with MacroPolis co…

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Greek elections: A marathon, not a sprint 1:13:04

2y ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Greece is holding general elections on Sunday, May 21. The vote might lack the drama of previous elections, when the country’s fate was on the line amid a devastating economic crisis, but it could still end up being a rather complicated and tense process. The Agora returns to examine the key issues going into this ballot, who the main players are, …

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A game of marbles: Are the Parthenon Sculptures coming home? 39:17

2+ y ago39:17

39:17

After decades of making little progress in securing the return of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum, Greece appears to be edging closer to a possible deal for the repatriation of the ancient sculptures. Last December, Greek daily newspaper Ta Nea reported that Greek government officials, including Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, had…

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What's the problem with Greece's media? 1:02:22

2+ y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Recently Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis dismissed concerns about media independence in his country and labelled the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) assessment of Greece as lying in 108th place in the organisation's annual World Press Freedom Index as "crap". In this episode, Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista look into why Greece has sco…

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Greece’s surveillance scandal: Is anybody listening? 1:19:10

2+ y ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Since the summer, a surveillance scandal has been gripping Greece. It emerged that the leader of Greece’s third party, PASOK, was being spied on by the country’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) but that there had also been an attempt to install spyware on his mobile phone. Over the last few weeks, there have been further revelations about the u…

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Castles of Burgundy (2011) w/ Married and Board Podcast 18:47

2+ y ago18:47

18:47

Collaboration podcast! Angela and Christian from Married and Board https://marriedandboard.com/ join Seth and Jessie to talk about one of their favorites: The Castles of Burgundy. Listen in to see where Angela and Christian rank this classic on their "must/should/could" list. 🎧 Follow Married and Board's podcast here: https://podcast.marriedandboar…

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Betrayal at House on the Hill (2010) 14:13

2+ y ago14:13

14:13

It's the final game of our spooky October. Tonight we talk about a game we play around this time every year: Betrayal at House on the Hill - Designer: Bruce Glassco - Artist: Dennis Crabapple McClain- Publisher: Avalon Hill Board Game Geek Stats:* 3-6 Player* 60 minute Play Time* Age 12+ Board Game Geek Listing https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1…

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Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters (2013) 16:39

2+ y ago16:39

16:39

It’s spooky games month and NOTHING is more spooky than a game your kids love you play but you find IMPOSSIBLE to win. Seth and Jessie chat about Ghost Fightin’ Treasure Hunters (2013) and the Expansion. Designer: Brian Yu Artist: [Pierô Board Game Geek Stats: * 2-4 Player * 30 minute Play Time * Age 8+ Board Game Geek Listing https://boardgamegeek…

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Zombie Kidz Evolution (2018) 8:23

2+ y ago8:23

8:23

Seth and Jessie continue spooky October with the number 1 children's game on Board Game Geek: Zomebie Kidz Evolution. The family loves this 'legacy' game that grows with them as they play. You are gonna love this game too! The ONLY downfall is that it can't play our family of 5 at the same time. Designer: Annick Lobet Artist: Annick Lobet, Nikao Bo…

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