Best Top Indian Leaders Podcasts (2024)

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The Global Month Ahead: UK General election, French elections, NATO summit. 39:21

8d ago39:21

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Practice Director Matt Bevington, Director Ana Gradinaru, Senior Associate Alexander van der Wusten, and Analyst Karolina Lagercrantz. Matt discusses the immediate domestic policy priorities for the UK after the election, and talks about the significance of the EPC summit for the UK's relationship with…

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The Global Month Ahead: European elections, the Biden-Trump debate, G7 leaders summit. 41:07

1M ago41:07

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Europe Director Tom White, President of GC US Erin Caddell, and Senior Associate Giulia Pasquali. Tom discusses the European elections including the current state of play, the challenges of building a stabilizing majority and the future of Ursula von der Leyen and her flagship policies. Erin analyses t…

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The Global Month Ahead: Indian election, final session of the European Parliament, IMF and World Bank spring meetings 43:49

3M ago43:49

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski, Senior Associate Ross Nugent, and Europe Director Tom White. Ross covers the upcoming Indian election, the organisation of the election process, Modi's prospects for re-election, the challenges faced by opposition parties, and India as an investment destinatio…

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Global Month Ahead: Iranian elections, Russia's presidential election, UK spring budget 37:25

4M ago37:25

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On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by UK Country Director Alex Dawson, Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski and Practice Director Alexander Smotrov. Thomas covers the Iranian elections, including the role of the Assembly of Experts and the risk of public unrest. They also discuss the geopolitical context of the elections, particularly…

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Decarbonizing Europe: Navigating the policies and politics of energy in the EU Green Deal 29:44

5M ago29:44

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On this episode of the Global Counsel Podcast, Associate Director Anikó Zsebik is joined by Associate Katarzyna Nowacka and Associate Maude Bauman to discuss ongoing trends in EU energy, looking ahead to the next political cycle. They dive into recent shifts in EU energy policy, from focusing on energy security, to looking at decarbonization and co…

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Global Month Ahead: US presidential election, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Presidential election in Indonesia. 32:41

5M ago32:41

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Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's podcast on the events and stories that will define the month to come. In each episode, Global Macro Associate Director Isabelle Trick hears from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines. On this month’s episode, Isabelle is joined by Eri…

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Global Month Ahead: Davos 2024, Taiwan's presidential election, Italy’s G7 Presidency 36:56

7M ago36:56

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On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Practice Director Alexander Smotrov to discuss what to expect at Davos 2024, Senior Associate Jiayu Li to discuss Taiwan's presidential election, and Senior Associate Giulia Pasquali for a lookahead at Italy’s G7 Presidency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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The poet among India’s business tycoons 1:02:53

7M ago1:02:53

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Welcome to another installment of The Sketch, In today's installment, we are thrilled to have a special guest, Nadir Godrej, the Managing Director at Godrej Industries and the esteemed senior operational leader. Many of us have relied on Godrej products to safeguard our belongings with their trusted safes and almirahs. Listen in to his wonderful in…

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Global Month Ahead: EU-China Summit, Egypt’s presidential election, Brazil’s G20 presidency 30:15

7M ago30:15

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On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Associate Director Alessandro Gangarossa to discuss the upcoming EU-China Summit, GC MENA Director Ahmed Helal to discuss December’s presidential election in Egypt, and Senior Associate Ed King to unpack how Brazil might use its time holding the G20 presidency. Hosted on Acast.…

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China’s role in climate diplomacy and the green transition: in conversation with Chengyu Fu and Peter Mandelson 1:02:12

8M ago1:02:12

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In the lead-up to COP28 in Dubai, Global Counsel hosted a digital in-conversation between Global Counsel Chairman, Peter Mandelson, and Chengyu Fu, COP28 advisory committee member. Mr Fu has had over forty years of experience in the energy sector including as CEO of CNOOC, chairman of SINOPEC and a board member of the UN Global Compact. The discuss…

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UK Cabinet reshuffle: What should we read into David (now Lord) Cameron's appointment? 23:22

8M ago23:22

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This week, Practice Director Lilah Howson-Smith, is joined by UK Director Alex Dawson, and Director Denzil Davidson to discuss the Cabinet reshuffle and specifically the appointment of Lord Cameron as Foreign Secretary. The team discusses what it tells us about Rishi Sunak's approach, how it will be received at home and abroad, and what to watch in…

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What's next for Nature: In conversation with the Environment Bank 35:49

8M ago35:49

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This week, Associate Lucy Cairns is joined by Ecologist and Innovation Lead at Environment Bank Rob Wreglesworth, to unpack the focus on nature at New York Climate Week, what's happening in the UK with the Biodiversity Net Gain Legislation, and the progress on Voluntary Biodiversity Credits for a special episode of the GC podcast You can subscribe …

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Global Month Ahead: The APEC Summit, COP 28, elections in the Netherlands. 38:28

8M ago38:28

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On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Senior Associate Ross Nugent, Practice Director Lorna Ritchie, and Senior Associate Alexander van der Wusten to discuss the APEC Summit, COP 28, and the elections in the Netherlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The challenges and opportunities facing global businesses operating in China 43:41

9M ago43:41

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In a bonus episode, Keith Zhai, Senior Adviser and former journalist reporting on the interplay of China's internal politics and its global interactions, and Stephen Adams, Senior Director, cover what companies should note in the current Xi policy environment. You can also watch the recording of this online conversation by clicking here. Hosted on …

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Global Month Ahead: UK party conference season, IMF and World Bank annual meetings, European Council Summit 38:32

10M ago38:32

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On this month’s episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by UK Director Alex Dawson, Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski, and Associate Olga Henkele, to discuss the UK party conference season, the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, the European Council Summit and the Polish elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Why do people invest in Luxury Cars ft. Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO, Mercedes Benz India 1:18:15

10M ago1:18:15

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Luxury car sales in India have reached all-time high levels, with Mercedes-Benz India leading the race, closely followed by other German players like BMW Group and Audi as an increasing number of Indians are choosing to buy cars that might cost as much as a small apartment. What are the factors behind this? In this special episode of The Sketch, Mi…

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Global Month Ahead: G20 Leaders’ Summit, Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address, and the IEA’s inaugural Critical Minerals Summit. 35:16

10M ago35:16

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On this month’s episode of the Global Month Ahead, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Senior Associate Ed King, Europe Director Tom White, and Associate Giulia Pasquali to discuss the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the Union address, and the IEA’s inaugural Critical Minerals Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Biodiversity Credits: Are they the key to unlocking finance for nature? 30:23

11M ago30:23

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This week, Senior Associate Alice Brown is joined by Mariana Sarmiento, CEO of Terrasos and Dorothée Herr, Senior Associate at Nature Finance to unpack the growing momentum around biodiversity credits. In this episode, we discuss: What are biodiversity credits? What are the opportunities and risks for biodiversity credits to deliver increased finan…

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Global Month Ahead: BRICS Summit, G20 Health Ministers Meeting, and Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation Summit 33:20

11M ago33:20

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On this episode of the Global Month Ahead, we preview the BRICS Summit, G20 Health Ministers Meeting, and Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why the time is right to pay attention to India’s increasing global influence 36:52

12M ago36:52

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This week on the Global Counsel Podcast, Senior Adviser Tiffany McDonald is joined by Associates Ross Nugent and Ed King to unpack India's growing significance in global trade and diplomatic relations. They unpack whether India can weather a global economic slowdown, the country's position towards the Ukraine war, and preview upcoming events that w…

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Previewing the Spanish EU Council Presidency: Energy, geopolitics, and trade 22:23

12M ago22:23

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This week on the Global Counsel podcast, we turn to our Brussels office to preview the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Join Associates Laura Casonato, Olga Henkele and Maude Bauman as they preview the politics, policy, and priorities that will shape the next six months in Brussels and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Global Month Ahead: Russia-Africa Summit, UK Mansion House Speech, and NATO Leaders Summit 37:52

1y ago37:52

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Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, your briefing on the biggest events to come in the month of July, hosted by Associate Director Isabelle Trick. In this episode: Associate Magnus Obermann previews the Russia-Africa Summit, amid shifting geopolitics in the continent and domestic instability in Russia. Practice Director Lilah Howson-Smith and A…

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The digital euro and wider payments policy reform: Evolution or revolution for the EU? 27:39

1y ago27:39

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On June 28th, the European Commission published its long-awaited proposals on reforming the EU’s payments and open finance rules while also setting out further details on plans for a single currency package on the digital euro and the legal tender status for cash. Join Senior Practice Director Rebecca Park, Associate Director David Song, and Senior…

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What Happens Years After a Cyclone Hits? (ft. Ruhie Kumar & Surabhi Gajbhaye) 1:23:29

1y ago1:23:29

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Cyclones are a characteristic feature of the Indian coastline and every year we see a few cyclones create severe damage to the east as well as the west coast. As we deal with the havoc left by Cyclone Biparjoy, on this episode of The Big Story, we want to understand what happens to the communities, people, and their livelihoods once they are rehabi…

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What the EU's new Due Diligence legislation means for investors and corporates 29:34

1y ago29:34

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The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence legislation promises far-reaching implications for European and foreign companies operating within the EU. It also represents a sizeable step towards making supply chains more environmentally and socially sustainable and transparent. Today on the podcast, Trade and Manufacturing Associate …

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‘India Can Become A Semiconductor Superpower…’: Vedanta-Foxconn CEO 1:09:16

1y ago1:09:16

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A ‘no margin for error’ business, semiconductor chip manufacturing requires high precision and expertise over extremely complex processes. It has been a year since PM Modi launched the ambitious Semicon India initiative with a clear goal to help India emerge as a major semiconductor manufacturing base. A year down the line, those plans are still to…

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Can AI Revolutionise Mental Healthcare? Experts Answer (ft. Dr. Samir Parikh and Dr. Megha Gupta) 1:12:21

1y ago1:12:21

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Are AI apps the future of mental health support? Can these applications truly understand and address the complexities of our emotional well-being? What can a user expect when they get on such an application? And perhaps the most provocative question of all—can AI truly replace human therapists? Join us as we unravel the captivating potential of AI …

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Global Month Ahead: Elections in Spain, Shangri-La Dialogue, Summit on a New Global Financing Pact 30:42

1y ago30:42

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Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, your briefing on the events that will define the month to come, hosted by Associate Director Isabelle Trick. This month: Director Ana Martínez unpacks the surprise elections in Spain and what it means for the country's upcoming EU Council presidency. Climate and Sustainability Director Lorna Ritchie previews …

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The Truth About HEATWAVES & Climate Change in India (ft. Aditya Pillai) 1:21:52

1y ago1:21:52

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Heatwaves. Literally and metaphorically the “hottest” topic in climate change research. While heatwaves are becoming more and more common in India, are they still dismissed without proper knowledge? More than what we can as individuals do to save ourselves, what is being done at national and international levels? Have we understood it enough and ar…

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Karnataka Results Analysis: Hindutva, Corruption & Local Leaders 37:27

1y ago37:27

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What will be the consequence of Congress’ victory in the Karnataka elections? What are the prominent factors that lead to BJP’s setback in the south? What issues mattered to the voters? We are joined by Fatima Khan, principal correspondent with The Quint who was on the ground in the run-up to the elections, and Aditya Menon, our political editor to…

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What we learned about China's economic recovery on a trip to Hong Kong 27:02

1y ago27:02

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A GC team has just returned from Hong Kong, where we held discussions with a series of private domestic and foreign investors about the outlook for China. Many pointed out how private investment, from both domestic and foreign sources, is declining just as China needs more of it. Geopolitics is partly to blame, but an uncertain domestic political e…

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Global Month Ahead: Turkish elections, G7 summit, and a grain deal in Ukraine 37:32

1y ago37:32

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This month, Isabelle Trick is joined by Ed King to preview the upcoming G7 summit, Thomas Gratowski looks towards pivotal elections in Turkey, and Alexander Smotrov explains tensions over grain exports among EU nations and Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are We Spending More Money Because of UPI? (ft. Ateesh Tankha) 1:21:51

1y ago1:21:51

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In this episode of The Big Story, our hosts Anjali and Prateek talk about money. Now, we don't have a lot of money, but we do have a lot of questions about money. About UPI, precisely. Are we spending more money because of UPI? How does UPI make money? And is UPI just another startup that'll eventually flop? Because it used to give us so many freeb…

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The geopolitics and economics of the UK's biggest post-Brexit trade deal 35:59

1y ago35:59

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This week on the podcast, Associate Ross Nugent is joined by Senior Advisers Tiffany McDonald and Ong Kian Ming to discuss the UK's recent decision to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. The CPTPP will give access to commerce with 11 Indo-Pacific countries, but what exactly does it mean for the UK's place…

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President Obama's communications regulator on ChatGPT and online privacy 42:49

1y ago42:49

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This week, Senior Practice Director Conan D'Arcy is joined by Tom Wheeler, former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and a Senior Adviser at Global Counsel. Serving under President Barack Obama, Tom was a key figure in pushing the US adoption of net neutrality and remains active in the debates driving US tech regulation. Conan and To…

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Understanding the Problems with the Indian Education System (ft. Ratna Vishwanathan and Neeti Bhalla Saini) 1:27:52

1y ago1:27:52

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Do you sometimes look back at your schooling years and wonder if its changed at all? Do you wish you were taught differently? Have you ever considered the role a child’s environment plays in their education? And how different really are government schools from a private school? We know, education has become such a dynamic phenomenon that it’s hard …

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After ChatGPT, are the UK’s new AI regulatory proposals already behind the curve? 28:06

1+ y ago28:06

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This is a preview of Top in Tech, Global Counsel's technology regulation podcast. Subscribe today to immediately receive new episodes of 'Top in Tech' on your favourite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This week on the podcast, Conan D’Arcy is joined by Associate Theresa Duemchen to discuss a new white paper released by the U…

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Get to know @UPES 's Vice Chancellor Dr. Ram Sharma only on Jay Thakkar Show Ep:- 25 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

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Jay Thakkar Show with Dr. Ram SharmaDr. Ra is currently Vice Chancellor(VC) and Chairperson, Board of Management, UPES.In this podcast, we have talked about his journey from School to College. We also discussed his thoughts on New Education Policy, his State of mind as VC of UPES, his vision in leading this university. We also discussed on NEW 2020…

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Will Microplastics Enter the Human Brain? (ft. Shreya Sharma & Sadhika Tiwari) 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

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Did you know microplastics are intentionally added in our products? Or the fact that neither non- vegetarians nor vegetarians are safe from microplastics being found in their food? And why did we discuss Plankton from SpongeBob SquarePants? We bet you’re curious! So, on this episode of The Big Story, we attempt to uncover the truth about microplast…

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Global Month Ahead: IMF-World Bank Meetings, Elections in Bulgaria, and the Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

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Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, your preview of the key events of the month to come. In this episode, Associate Director Isabelle Trick is joined by Global Macro Senior Practice Director Thomas Gratowski to preview pivotal World Bank and IMF Meetings amid newfound concerns in the global economy. After that, Senior Associate Gvidas Venckaiti…

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A sports fan’s dream run 1:02:30

1+ y ago1:02:30

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Harsh Jain is the founder and CEO of India’s biggest fantasy sports app—Dream11. In this conversation with Mint editor in chief Sruthijith KK, he talks about the startup’s early days, the struggle to find funding and the product-market fit and eventually persisting against the odds to become a profitable unicorn with an $8 billion valuation.…

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UK Information Commissioner John Edwards on the future of the GDPR 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

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This is a preview of Top in Tech, Global Counsel's weekly technology policy podcast. Subscribe today to immediately receive new episodes of 'Top in Tech' on your favourite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Conan D'Arcy is joined by John Edwards, the UK Information Commissioner, for a wide-ranging conversation on data privacy a…

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The new politics of money 30:05

1+ y ago30:05

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This week on the podcast, the Global Counsel financial services team surveys the new regulatory landscape created by the rise of digital and cryptocurrencies. In a conversation moderated by Senior Associate Christopher Dale, Senior Practice Director Rebecca Park explores how the collapse of FTX has energised US lawmakers, Senior Associate Constanti…

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Silicon Valley Bank - the regulatory response, the political fallout and what it means for policy 30:15

1+ y ago30:15

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This is a preview of Top in Tech, Global Counsel's weekly technology policy podcast. Subscribe today to immediately receive new episodes of 'Top in Tech' on your favourite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has unleashed global concern over the health of the banking sector and triggered newfo…

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Jaggery, Keto, and Other Food Myths Debunked (feat. Krish Ashok & Dr. Priyanka) 1:18:36

1+ y ago1:18:36

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Have you been wondering if you should switch from white sugar to jaggery? Is fast food actually harmful? Do diets like Keto and Paleo work? In this episode of The Big Story, we try to find the answers. We discuss the changing food habits of young people in India with special guests Krish Ashok, a food influencer and author of 'Masala Lab', and Dr. …

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Exploring the EU's Common Agriculture Policy with Peter Mandelson and Janusz Wojciechowski 20:48

1+ y ago20:48

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Discussion of food policy in Brussels is dominated by the Common Agricultural Policy, an instrument created 60 years ago and the frequent subject of fierce renegotiation. A series of reforms in recent decades have sought to shift emphasis from subsidising production towards supporting rural development and incentivising stewardship of the environme…

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Global Month Ahead: G20 Meetings, China Two Sessions, and the UK Budget 31:07

1+ y ago31:07

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Welcome back to the Global Month Ahead, Global Counsel's briefing on the events and stories that will define the month to come. This month, Health and Life Sciences Senior Associate Rosie Hill will hear from different members of the GC team to preview the month's stories before they are in the headlines. First, Associate Saskia Giraud-Reeves previe…

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How Media Trials Weaken Journalism & Judiciary (feat. Satish Maneshinde & Manisha Pande) 1:04:14

1+ y ago1:04:14

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In the second episode of The Big Story, our hosts, Anjali and Prateek discuss media trials with Manisha Pande, the Executive Editor of Newslaundry, and Satish Maneshinde, a lawyer with more than forty years of experience. Media trials involve using the press and television to create a public opinion about an accused individual, which may influence …

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A year of war in Ukraine - retaliation, relocation, and reconstruction 40:27

1+ y ago40:27

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This week on the Global Counsel Podcast, Practice Director Alexander Smotrov, Associate Alexander van der Wusten, and Associate Magnus Obermann discuss the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the business sector after a year of fighting. What does Ukraine's resilience mean for rebuilding efforts, why are businesses struggling to fully untangle them…

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The art of discovering medicines 39:16

1+ y ago39:16

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Vasant 'Vas' Narasimhan is a physician and CEO of the $50 billion Swiss pharma giant Novartis AG. In this conversation with Mint editor-in-chief Sruthijith KK, he discusses the company's direction under him, its presence in and plans for India, battling the extreme odds in drug discovery, the role his Indian heritage played in his life and work, an…

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