Best Defence journal Podcasts (2024)

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EVENT: Australia’s permanent contest: China in the Pacific Islands 1:06:34

1h ago1:06:34

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From deals on policing in Solomon Islands to building parliamentary complexes in Vanuatu, China’s outreach and activities in the Pacific Islands region appear indefatigable. In the words of Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Canberra and its partners are locked in a "state of permanent contest" with Beijing over influence in the region. Previously underv…

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Regulating Big Tech: Is global coordination possible? 26:52

6h ago26:52

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Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant leads the world’s first government regulatory agency committed to keeping its citizens safer online. While her appointment is domestic, the internet is global. In this episode of Conversations, the Lowy Institute’s Lydia Khalil talks with Inman Grant about what she learned from her previous experien…

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EVENT: Sir Lawrence Freedman on the war in Ukraine 35:36

7d ago35:36

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Eminent military historian and strategist Sir Lawrence Freedman talks with the Lowy Institute’s Sam Roggeveen about whether there is a plausible path towards peace or a ceasefire, the implications of a Trump Administration on support for Ukraine’s war effort, whether Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian civilian targets are working, and innovations on the…

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EVENT: An Address by Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon 56:46

1h ago56:46

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Thursday 15 August 2024 The Lowy Institute was delighted to host the Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, for a special foreign policy address on Thursday 15 August. Rt Hon Christopher Luxon is the 42nd Prime Minister of New Zealand. Since coming to power in October 2023, Prime Minister Luxon has focused closely on issues of for…

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Ross Babbage on why the AUKUS submarines matter 29:40

9d ago29:40

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Defence expert Ross Babbage talks with the Lowy Institute’s Sam Roggeveen about his new research paper, Deterrence and Alliance Power: Why the AUKUS Submarines Matter and how they can be Delivered. They discuss not just the viability of the project – can US and UK shipyards deliver? – but its justifications. Why does Australia need these submarines…

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Development Futures: The world’s addiction to GDP 31:15

5d ago31:15

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Can we measure national success beyond economic growth? Professor Robert Costanza speaks with the Lowy Institute’s Alexandre Dayant about why countries need to move away from gross domestic product as the measure of economic prosperity and factor in other complementary gauges of success. In a time of high inflation, increased cost of living, and gr…

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Thoughts on Public Call to Prayer 8:56

1h ago8:56

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Let me know your thoughts on this Episode! Toronto Muslims have a public call to prayer in the streets. Here are my thoughts on this. Support the Show. Help keep my show ad free and support independent media. Consider subscribing for a low fee and get access to by subscriber only content at my website…

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Canberra Launch: 2024 Lowy Institute Poll - Australian attitudes to the world 1:02:22

11d ago1:02:22

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As the United States approaches a pivotal presidential election, how do Australians view our security ally? After two years of official re-engagement, have Australians’ perceptions of China changed? What should the government do about climate change, and how do Australians feel about renewable and nuclear energy? Now in its 20th edition, the Lowy I…

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#83 Exploring the future of space security and defence | Michel Poucet 37:55

15d ago37:55

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In this episode, Adrien sits down with Michel Poucet, an innovative entrepreneur in the space industry, to explore the future of space operations and innovations in space domain awareness. Michel reflects on how his early fascination with space—ignited by encounters with astronauts and visits to space stations—shaped his passion and ultimately led …

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The Drug Crisis in Canada 53:12

16d ago53:12

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Let me know your thoughts on this Episode! Phillipe is a part-time writer, and full-time classical liberal and Ottawa Senators/Vancouver Canucks fan. He resides in Vancouver, British Columbia where he writes on politics, individual rights, and free speech by day and hockey by night. The big topic we discussed was the drug crisis You can find him on…

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Words From a Defence Lawyer 57:24

25d ago57:24

57:24

Let me know your thoughts on this Episode! Everyone deserves a good defence. Stephanie Heyens is a defence lawyer with over 25 years of practice. In this episode we will discuss how defence lawyers need to keep themselves safe when representing clients with Cluster B personality disorders, changes with Courts moving to video hearings, self defence …

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We Might Have Committed Some Light Treason (Ft. Nora Loreto) 58:49

7d ago58:49

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Fancying himself some sort of Judge Dredd of protecting Canadian culture, Christopher Dummitt writes in a special to the National Post how such actions as land acknowledgments or taking a plaque down in an art gallery are giving China an edge. Canadian patriot Nora Loreto joins us to explain why having a deep-seated sense of national pride probably…

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South China Sea: Politics, alliances and regional dynamics 26:11

5d ago26:11

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In the final episode of our series on the South China Sea, host Susannah Patton and Lowy Institute colleague Richard McGregor debate the implications of the recent tensions at Second Thomas Shoal for Beijing’s strategy, the credibility of US alliances, and the considerations of other regional countries such as Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Board Games, not Just Monopoly! 58:28

21d ago58:28

58:28

Let me know your thoughts on this Episode! I sit down with X User Bow Tied Board gamer to discuss all things Board Games. Board Games forces people to leave the screens for awhile and engage with each other in real life. Great for bringing families together and learning more about each other. From card games that play in minutes to hours long quest…

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EVENT: Girt by Sea: Finding security in Australia’s maritime domains 1:07:06

7d ago1:07:06

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What do the maritime security challenges close to Australia mean for the country's future? We were joined in discussion with Rebecca Strating and Joanne Wallis on their new book Girt by Sea: Reimagining Australia's Security, which looks at six maritime domains central to the country's national interests and offers an alternative vision for how Aust…

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Woke Politics & Culture in Canada with Stuart Parker 1:29:32

16d ago1:29:32

1:29:32

Let me know your thoughts on this Episode! Stuart Parker is a writer, activist, former leader of the British Columbia Green Party and former professor. He is the founder of the Los Altos Institute a socialist thinktank. Stuart was cancelled a few years ago for speaking up against the rise of woke in Canada and left Canada for safety and personal re…

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Conversations: What can the US do about the South China Sea? 22:08

16d ago22:08

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In part three of our South China Sea series, Dr Michael Mazarr speaks with the Lowy Institute’s Susannah Patton about the US’ strategy in the South China Sea. The United States has few easy options for countering China’s coercion of its ally the Philippines. Dr Mazarr of the RAND Corporation argues that the United States needs to plan for a scenari…

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EVENT: Gods, Guns and Sedition 1:03:02

27d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Weeks prior to the assassination attempt against Donald Trump, the Lowy Institute hosted global terrorism expert Professor Bruce Hoffman for a podcast with Program Director Lydia Khalil. They spoke about the future prospects of political violence in the United States and discussed Hoffman’s latest book, God, Guns, and Sedition, which traces the tra…

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S4E7: Artificial Intelligence and Wargaming 25:30

23d ago25:30

25:30

Major Patrick Hinton, Former Chief of the General Staff's Visiting Fellow at RUSI, discussed how AI can be used in military wargaming, recruitment and retention and procurement.

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Conversations: Biden out, Kamala in – will it change anything? 24:40

23d ago24:40

24:40

In this special episode of Conversations, the Lowy Institute’s Dr Michael Fullilove and Hervé Lemahieu discuss US President Joe Biden’s momentous decision overnight to withdraw from his bid for a second term. In the past three weeks, US politics has been reshaped before our eyes. A resurgent former president Donald Trump, emerging from an attempt o…

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Conversations: Beijing’s South China Sea gambit 27:40

1M ago27:40

27:40

In part two of our South China Sea series, Dr Oriana Skylar Mastro speaks with the Lowy Institute’s Susannah Patton about China’s objectives in the region. Beijing is pursuing an aggressive strategy to push out the United States and prevent Southeast Asian claimant states, especially the Philippines, from exercising their sovereign rights. Dr Mastr…

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#82 The Inspiring Journey of Anne's Kitchen: From Journalism to Culinary Stardom | Anne Faber 28:06

27d ago28:06

28:06

Ready for a deliciously inspiring story? In this episode, Thierry sits down with Anne Faber, the creative force behind Anne's Kitchen. Known for her successful TV shows and cookbooks, Anne's transformation into a respected food journalist, TV personality and a successful entrepreneur is an inspiring story for our business community. The conversatio…

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Pacific Change Makers: Addressing climate change in Papua New Guinea 20:19

29d ago20:19

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In this episode, Debra Sungi of PNG’s Climate Change and Development Authority speaks with the Lowy Institute’s Oliver Nobetau. Discussions around development in the Pacific consistently reference climate change as a major challenge. Countries such as PNG have to manage the support offered by international development partners without being overwhe…

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Trump attack Gaza, Ukraine Khalistan Russia Arabs and Pakistan 46:19

2M ago46:19

46:19

Durand Line,Taliban ,Kashmir ,Khalistan ,Trump attack Gaza, Ukraine and Pakistan -Complex issues summed up in 46 minutes with Dr Omar Ali

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Conversations: Sweden’s Defence Minister, Pål Jonson 24:43

1M ago24:43

24:43

The Lowy Institute’s Sam Roggeveen spoke with Sweden’s defence minister, Pål Jonson, during his recent visit to Australia. Prior to his ministerial career, Jonson worked in Sweden’s Defence Research Agency, and his depth of knowledge about not just European security but also Asia comes through in this interview. Roggeveen asks Jonson why Swedes sho…

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Full Bisexual Panic! (Ft. Sarah Rieger) 1:21:28

2M ago1:21:28

1:21:28

"Are all these bisexuals for real? Or is this 'el gee bee tee cue' stuff just a fashionable trend? I'm just asking questions." That is about the extent of the analysis in this week's column from the Phoebe Maltz Bovy in Globe and Mail. Nevertheless, we torture ourselves and writer/pal Sarah Rieger by unpacking it. Join us for yet another incoherent…

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Conversations: Manila charts its course 21:22

2M ago21:22

21:22

Tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea have reached their highest level in more than a decade. The risk of escalation, even conflict, between the two countries could test the credibility of the Philippines’ alliance with the United States. In the first of a series focused on the South China Sea tensions, Susannah Patton, …

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S4E6: Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain 31:53

1M ago31:53

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Ingvild Bode, Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Southern Denmark, talks about the integration of AI in military systems and discusses the emergence of norms and standards about the use of AI technologies in conflict.

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Stabilisation vs Confrontation: The US, China and Australia 23:25

2M ago23:25

23:25

Since the Albanese government was elected, Australia has focused on stabilising relations with China. But there are limits to Australia’s ability to successfully pursue stabilisation if there remains a spectre of confrontation between its largest trading partner and its key security guarantor, the United States. Do either the US or China genuinely …

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EVENT: Launch of Deterring at a distance - The strategic logic of AUKUS by Luke Gosling OAM MP 1:14:17

2M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

On Tuesday 25 June 2024 we held an event at the National Press Club for the launch of a new Lowy Institute Analysis paper that makes the strategic case for AUKUS, written by one of the government’s most knowledgeable and experienced defence thinkers. Luke Gosling argued that nuclear-powered submarines will be central to Australia’s ability to defea…

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Pacific Change Makers: Digital frontiers - Safeguarding PNG’s youth in the cyber age 13:18

2M ago13:18

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Papua New Guinea is a nation undergoing rapid digital transformation. With increased connectivity, PNG faces the dual challenge of leveraging digital growth for development while protecting its young netizens. Initiatives such as ChildFund’s 1-Tok Helpline, which has received more than 70,000 calls since its establishment in 2015, provide a window …

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Kevin Maguire – Shining A Light Into The Dark World Of Politics & The Role Of Humour In Journalism 🔦 1:15:59

2M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

This week’s episode of The Humourology Podcast features Kevin Maguire, Associate Editor of the Daily Mirror and esteemed political columnist, having been chief reporter for The Guardian and worked for news publishers including the Daily Telegraph, Sky News, BBC and even the political powerhouse that is New Civil Engineer. Throughout his long and il…

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S4E5: Domestic Politics and International Alignments in Latin America 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

Carlos Solar discusses how shifting domestic politics influence the way Latin American countries behave on the international stage, and analyses their divergent narratives about conflict and the future of the international order. Dr Carlos Solar is Senior Research Fellow in the International Security Studies team at RUSI. His current research is fo…

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EVENT: The inaugural Allan Gyngell Lecture 1:28:29

2M ago1:28:29

1:28:29

On Friday 14 June 2024 we had our inaugural lecture in honour of Allan Gyngell, the first Executive Director of the Lowy Institute and one of Australia’s most respected foreign policy thinkers. Allan’s friend and contemporary, Ric Smith, delivered the Lecture on the subject of statecraft — a notion dear to Allan, and one that reaches beyond routine…

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Development Futures: Angus Deaton on what economists got wrong 43:10

2M ago43:10

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Angus Deaton, the 2015 Nobel Prize-winning economist, has dedicated four decades to studying poverty, inequality, health, wellbeing, and economic development. Recently, he strongly criticised his own profession, arguing that economists have overlooked the power dynamics inherent in capitalism. In this wide-ranging episode of Development Futures, Al…

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Bret Stephens on Trump's election chances, AUKUS, and changing his mind on climate change 37:13

2M ago37:13

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In this episode of The Director's Chair, the Lowy Institute's Executive Director Michael Fullilove is joined by The New York Times columnist Bret Stephens. They discuss the forthcoming US election and why he thinks Donald Trump is likely to return to the White House. They also talk about the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, AUKUS, cancel c…

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#81 Steering Luxembourg’s economic future | Vincent Hein 37:48

3M ago37:48

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In this episode, Adrien sits down with Vincent Hein, a director and economist at Fondation IDEA, to dive into the pressing economic and policy issues facing Luxembourg. Vincent shares his passion for economic development and public policy, shedding light on his dual role at Fondation IDEA—a think tank created by the Chamber of Commerce to spark fre…

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Cancelled Canadian Teacher Speaks up 1:12:35

3M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Let me know your thoughts on this Episode! Cheryl was a former Catholic high school teacher for 19 years. She raised concerns about DEI material that she felt was radical in a Union meeting she thought was confidential. She was deemed a racist and a colleague that knew of her pseudonym online reported her. Her online presence had nothing to do with…

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Anne-Marie Imafidon - The Most Influential Woman In Tech: Inspiring A New Generation To Love STEM 💻 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Described by Computer Weekly as “the most influential woman in tech” in 2020, in this episode of The Humourology Podcast, host Paul Boross is joined by the renowned educator, computer scientist and social entrepreneur, Anne-Marie Imafidon, to discuss her luminary career and the importance of humour as part of her life growing up, journey into adult…

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S4E4: Strategic Trends in Maritime Security 44:13

2M ago44:13

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Tim Edmunds, Professor of International Security and Director of the Global Insecurities Centre at the University of Bristol, traces how maritime security – and our understanding of it – has changed over the past few decades. Joining Emma and Ed, Tim looks at how geopolitics, climate change and technology are changing both the threats and the oppor…

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Big Joe Goes to Little Oakville (ft. Scott Martin) 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Oakville Town Hall is under siege from a red scourge and Sun journalist Joe Warmington is on the case after a hot tip. Can the People's Champion make sense of the situation? Will anyone talk some sense into these misguided youngsters? Freelance journalist Scott Martin (@YouCaughtScott) helps us unpack what really went on that day, since Joe failed …

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S4E3: Women’s Experiences of Sexual Violence in the Military 48:16

3M ago48:16

48:16

Harriet Gray, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of York, mental health nurse Nicola Lester and Emma Norton, lawyer and Director of the Centre for Military Justice, talk about their research on sexual violence in the British Armed Forces and discuss cultural and institutional responses.…

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Professor Richard Wiseman - 🍀 The Luck Factor: Why Humour (And Magic) Can Underpin Success 🪄 1:02:17

3M ago1:02:17

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Professor Richard Wiseman chats with Paul Boross on this week’s Humourology Podcast about his fascinating career, from his academic achievements, membership of the Magic Circle to his highly influential books and his drive to inform his audiences about psychology and science in the most engaging and entertaining way possible. Known globally for his…

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In Defence of Galen Weston (ft. Luke Savage) 48:22

3M ago48:22

48:22

Stop being mean to grocer oligarchs. Stop it! We're warning you. You should be thanking them, they stock your treats and only gouge you a to a moderate degree. Everybody's gotta make a living, and besides, they're probably creating your job anyway. Toronto-based writer Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) joins us to take in the view from the National Post a…

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EVENT: Coming to terms with Myanmar’s fragmented state 1:07:24

3M ago1:07:24

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Myanmar’s civil war has entered a crucial phase. While the junta remains firmly ensconced in the centre, a series of stunning victories by its opponents has severely diminished the reach of the military regime into the borderlands. A constellation of anti-junta forces has started delivering public services in “liberated areas” where they are in eff…

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Kurt Campbell on China, Russia, AUKUS, and US foreign policy in Asia 30:56

3M ago30:56

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In the new episode of The Director’s Chair, the Lowy Institute’s Executive Director Michael Fullilove is joined by US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell. They discuss Kurt Campbell’s new role in the State Department, American policy towards China, the relationship between Moscow and Beijing, Xi Jinping’s recent visit to France, Dr Campbell’s a…

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My Name Is Joe Roberts, I Work for the State (Ft. Noah Kulwin) 1:06:01

4M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

American icon Noah Kulwin (@nkulw) joins the pod to talk about one of the most obnoxious Twitter personalities of the past several months, Joe Roberts. Roberts, co-founder of the Democratic Socialists of America - Canada and former co-host of New Left Radio, has gone full neocon since Oct. 7. So much so that he wrote a column for the National Post,…

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Development Futures: Bert Hofman on China’s economy 35:00

3M ago35:00

35:00

China is facing many economic problems, at home and abroad. The two are connected. Weak demand at home has contributed to a sharp rise in Chinese manufacturing exports, especially in green technologies such as electric vehicles. Surging Chinese exports have in turn prompted a backlash from the United States, Europe, and others who accuse China of e…

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Canada to Ban Vape Flavors, Necessary or Nanny State? 56:33

4M ago56:33

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Let me know your thoughts on this Episode! Maria Papaioannoy is a vaping champion who started her vaping advocacy in 2010 as an alternative to smoking. In 2013 she started one of Canada's first vape shops. She has led protests against the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide a voice for Vapers on policy matters. For over a decade she has l…

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Julia Bradbury on Walk Yourself Happy: How A Stroll Can Be A Tool For Healing And Adventure 54:14

3M ago54:14

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Julia Bradbury joins us to chat about everything from sibling relationships, walking in nature to her breast cancer diagnosis. Hear how Julia’s journey has included humour as a tool for healing. Tune in to learn just how valuable humour can be through life’s hardest moments. She is an absolute inspiration and gives so many tips and techniques to he…

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