Best Burgundy Blog Podcasts (2024)

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

13d 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

1M 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

1M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M 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

10M ago13:43

13:43

Utter humiliation on national TV. Again.

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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1+ 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

1+ 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

1+ 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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Greece sets out on long road to 2023 elections 1:02:59

2y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

The leaders of Greece’s three main parties have set out their policies, but also the political parameters, that will define next year’s elections. So, what are the key issue at stake and what will decide the outcome of the vote, or more likely votes, that are due to take place in 2023? Co-hosts Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista discuss what we ca…

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How is the Ukraine war affecting Greece? 39:50

2y ago39:50

39:50

Like so many other countries, Greece is feeling the impact of the Ukraine war in many ways, whether this is through spiralling energy costs, turbulence in the global economy, a shifting geopolitical balance or the flow of refugees into the country. In this episode of The Agora, we take a closer look at the reverberations from Ukraine being felt acr…

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Rising sun: How will PASOK's revival affect Greek politics? 50:39

2y ago50:39

50:39

Greece’s socialist party, PASOK, was the powerhouse of Greek politics since the early 1980s. However, the debt crisis that emerged from 2009 sucked the life out of the centre-left grouping. Its share of the vote fell from 44 pct that year to roughly a tenth of that in 2015 as PASOK became a toxic political brand. Recently, though, the party has bee…

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Losing game: Greece's weak defence against hooliganism 45:53

2+ y ago45:53

45:53

Following a deadly attack on a 19-year-old football fan in Thessaloniki in early February, the Greek government has announced new measures aimed at reining in hooliganism. However, we've been here before in Greece. So, will the latest measures actually make any difference or are they just a knee-jerk, ineffective reaction to a problem that needs a …

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Riding into the danger zone: Greece gets new jets 48:42

2+ y ago48:42

48:42

Greece recently received the first six state-of-the art fighter jets it has ordered from France, hoping that their arrival marks the start of an upgrade of its military capabilities, but also an improvement in its geopolitical standing. The Rafale planes - of which Greece is expecting another 18 - touched down in Greece to much fanfare and exciteme…

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The Greek economy: A macro view 1:01:58

2+ y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

The Greek economy is back in focus on this episode of The Agora as we take a peak at the 2022 budget and a closer look at broader trends and challenges. MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis provides a whistlestop tour of the budget, explaining its key elements and what obstacles the Greek government's economic plan could encounter next year. Two …

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Earth, wind & fire – Greece, clean energy & the climate crisis 51:36

2+ y ago51:36

51:36

In the wake of the COP26 meeting, The Agora analyses what Greece brought to the discussion and how this tallies with the efforts being made on the ground to tackle the climate crisis. The head of policy at WWF Greece, Theodota Nantsou, evaluates the Greek authorities' actions. With the help of journalist Evridiki Bersi, we also take a closer look a…

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So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen Angela Merkel 55:39

2+ y ago55:39

55:39

The outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel was a ubiquitous figure during the Greek crisis, often making her a target for the frustrations generated by the austerity policies she and her party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), advocated. Some of that is water under the bridge now and her recent visit to Athens was accompanied by compliments …

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Planes, frigates and assistance clauses - Greece's new defence deals and the Turkish reaction 42:38

3y ago42:38

42:38

Greece recently signed two major defence deals, one with France and another with the USA. On this episode, Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista examine the significance and implications of these agreements. MacroPolis foreign policy analyst Alexandra Voudouri explains why we should take note of these pacts, which include the purchase of at least thr…

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The lives and legacy of Mikis Theodorakis 1:01:01

3y ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Earlier this month, Greece lost one of the most emblematic figures of its modern era, composer Mikis Theodorakis, who died on September 2 at the age of 96. Theodorakis was a multi-talented and multi-faceted figure who left his mark due to his radical politics and public interventions as well as his ground-breaking music, which blended Greek popular…

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Yearning for a normal Greek summer 34:17

3y ago34:17

34:17

The long, hot Greek summer is underway. But will it be like the summers we have grown to love or will Covid-19 get in the way again? The Agora podcast is back: Co-hosts Nick Malkoutzis and Phoebe Fronista launch the third season by trying to find out whether Greece has cause to feel optimistic this summer. Phoebe speaks to the manager of a private …

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Greece's year of trying to shake off Covid-19 1:11:31

3+ y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Greece has been grappling with the coronavirus for just over a year, sometimes with success but other times less convincingly. As Greece went past 10,000 Covid-related deaths and prepares to reach 3 million vaccinations this week, The Agora looks back at what's gone right and wrong since Covid-19 first emerged. Nick Malkoutzis speaks to MacroPolis …

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The heavy arm of the law: Police brutality in Greece 1:14:45

3+ y ago1:14:45

1:14:45

The behaviour of the Greek police has come under scrutiny, again, following a number of incidents over which officers have been accused of using unnecessary and excessive force. In this episode, we take a look at why police tactics have triggered public protests, what ails the force and how it can be fixed. MacroPolis features editor Georgia Nakou …

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