Best Giada Podcasts (2024)

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Paris Olympic games amid political turmoil and protests 10:36

2h ago10:36

10:36

As Paris buzzes with preparations for today's opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games, there's palpable excitement in the air. However, Parisians seem to have mixed feelings about hosting the 2024 Olympics, with murmurs of protests adding an element of tension. The Olympics are set against a backdrop of almost unprecedented political instabili…

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The next generation of European far-right leaders 15:41

3h ago15:41

15:41

The rise of a young generation of far-right voters - conservative, anti-immigration, and fiercely nationalist - is a phenomenon shaping new electoral strategies all over Europe. Across France and Italy, a strong bond has historically linked prominent far-right parties, from Jordan Bardella’s Rassemblement National to Giorgia Meloni’s Fratelli d'Ita…

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Can Europe rely on private capital to achieve its goals? 12:40

4h ago12:40

12:40

It’s no secret that Europe is facing some of the biggest challenges in its history, from the digital and green transition to climate adaptation and mitigation, along with the need to boost its security and defence resources and enhance its competitiveness. But how does Europe plan to fund its ambitious plans? In this episode, we are joined by Thoma…

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Power moves in EU Parliament: Committee claims and chair votes 12:48

1d ago12:48

12:48

It’s a busy summer for the European Parliament, with this week seeing the formation of committees and MEPs voting on the committee chairmanship on Tuesday (23 July). The major political groups in Parliament are already staking their claims on committees that align with their policy proposals, and are collaborating to create a cordon sanitaire, ensu…

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Unpacking the European Commission’s Political Guidelines 11:44

40m ago11:44

11:44

As Ursula von der Leyen worked to get re-elected for a second mandate at the European Commission's helm, she offered concessions across the political spectrum and these tactical negotiations have largely shaped the Commission's next mandate. But what does her manifesto entail, and which points will von der Leyen truly prioritise? In this episode, h…

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Ursula von der Leyen: round two 14:18

1h ago14:18

14:18

Ursula von der Leyen convinced 401 members of the European Parliament to vote in her favour, out of 707. This time, she was re-elected as Commission President with a 41-vote lead, emerging from the first plenary with a stronger mandate. Before the vote, von der Leyen delivered a lengthy speech reaching out to centrist and left-wing parties, while e…

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UK PM Keir Starmer hosts his first European Political Community Summit 11:35

3h ago11:35

11:35

Today (17 July) marks new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's debut on the international political scene as he hosts the European Political Community (EPC) Summit, where 50 leaders from all over the world will discuss a hot list of topics, including rebuilding closer ties between the UK and the EU, four years after Brexit. In this episode, host G…

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Everything we know about the first Strasbourg plenary 11:46

6h ago11:46

11:46

Newly elected and re-elected members of the European Parliament gather in Strasbourg for the first plenary session of the new mandate. Roberta Metsola has been re-elected as President of the European Parliament, but all eyes are on Ursula von der Leyen and her re-election as Commission President. What makes this plenary session so crucial, and what…

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20. Harvey Morton - Putting yourself forward 30:00

10h ago30:00

30:00

Welcome back! This week, we're talking to Harvey Morton. Harvey is a freelancer who specialises in the entertainment industry, with a reputation for being a fantastic social media manager. He's adept and bright, honest and very inspiring to talk to. Lucky us! This episode's for you if you: Struggle to put yourself 'out there' or apply for grants, c…

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Does the EU need a second parliament in Strasbourg? 12:17

12m ago12:17

12:17

Exorbitant costs, carbon emissions, and time management are some of the reasons for scrapping the monthly commute of the entire European Parliament to Strasbourg, according to advocates of the idea. However, the dual residency of the institution is deeply rooted in European history and is actively supported by activists in the French city. In this …

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‘Heat under your feet’ tops Hungarian EU Council presidency’s energy agenda 13:24

14h ago13:24

13:24

Although geothermal energy is a small part of the EU’s renewable energy mix, it has significant potential as a stable and local source in the bloc’s quest for energy independence. The issue has now been revived under the Hungarian EU presidency, which began at the start of July, as EU energy ministers meet to discuss this type of energy on Monday (…

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The rise of three far-right groups in the European Parliament 13:50

1d ago13:50

13:50

The European Parliament, the biggest democratic institution in the world, now features three far-right groups. Two of them, Patriots for Europe and Europe of Sovereign Nations, emerged only this week, from the ashes of failed alliance negotiations. Why couldn’t the far right unite, and what does their failure to form a single bloc mean for the Euro…

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Inside Hungary’s turbulent first ten days leading the EU Council Presidency 15:31

2d ago15:31

15:31

EU ambassadors met yesterday (July 10th) to prepare a joint response after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s unexpected visit to see Putin as part of a 'peace mission'. The friendly nature of the discussions between the two leaders in Moscow upset EU ambassadors, as Hungary used the European Council presidency’s logo in background communicati…

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Unity, Ukraine and the future of NATO at the DC Summit 13:53

3d ago13:53

13:53

This week all eyes are on the NATO summit taking place in Washington DC, marking the military alliance’s 75th anniversary with a collective message about unity. NATO leaders will discuss various topics, but the elephant in the room is the potential membership of Ukraine. But what other issues will be on the agenda, and which factors challenge NATO’…

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EU rockets back into the space competition 13:25

4d ago13:25

13:25

Today the European Union launches a rocket into space, for the first time since the war in Ukraine began. Named Ariane 6 it symbolises a renewed hope that Europe will gain ground in the new space race. But the challenges ahead are plenty. Can Europe catch up? In this episode, host Giada Santana and science freelance journalist Senne Starckx discuss…

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19. Phil Shorland - Finding your inspiration and voice 28:11

19d ago28:11

28:11

Welcome back! This week is an episode I couldn't wait to share. We've got Phil Shorland, better known as Content with Phil, talking about the moment he decided to go freelance. That origin moment for Phil was an advert, with words so chilled, so friendly, it inspired him to leave teaching for good. Phil also talks about how he built a network onlin…

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A French 'non' to the far right 11:27

5d ago11:27

11:27

Defying expectations the French left-wing coalition, the New Popular Front, overtook Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, coming first during the second and final round of France’s snap elections on Sunday (7 July). The left-wing coalition, however, has not secured an absolute majority, therefore questions arise about who will be the country’s next prim…

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15. A History of BBC Election Night Broadcasting - Crossover with The British Broadcasting Century Podcast 48:56

6d ago48:56

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This one covers BBC election night broadcasting from 1922 all the way up to the present day. It's a crossover episode with Paul Kerensa of The British Broadcasting Century Podcast and we were joined by Gary Rodger, author of the book Swing: A Brief History of British General Election Night Broadcasting. Support the Show.…

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Will European Commission let AI providers write their own rules? 11:52

8d ago11:52

11:52

Despite the EU’s attempts to keep up with the breakneck speed of AI's progress, NGOs fear the bloc is taking a step back in the demanding fight to regulate the technology. Reports suggest that the European Commission plans to assign the delicate task of drafting codes of practice for OpenAI and other general providers to industry actors themselves,…

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What do the UK elections mean for the EU? 12:36

9d ago12:36

12:36

UK citizens head to the polls today for a general election widely expected to end the 14 years of Conservative rule and return the Labour Party to power, prompting questions about what it will mean for the EU-UK relations and why - while Europe is shifting to the right - the UK is turning left. To understand the implications of the vote, the major …

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Von der Leyen battles for Parliament support, Orbán forms far-right group 15:30

10d ago15:30

15:30

Ursula von der Leyen is campaigning to secure a second term as Commission president after her party's success in the European Parliament elections and her nomination by EU leaders. She is negotiating with key groups, including the Socialists, the liberals, and the Greens, to secure the 361 votes needed for her confirmation in Parliament. At the sam…

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Are EU countries at risk of missing EU climate targets? 12:20

11d ago12:20

12:20

Sunday (30 June) marked the deadline for EU countries to submit their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP), outlining how each member state will deliver domestically on the EU’s emission goals by 2030. However, only a handful of countries have met the deadline so far. Is the EU at risk of missing its climate neutrality target? In this episode, …

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French far-fight defeats Macron’s centrists 12:57

12d ago12:57

12:57

The French headed to the polls to decide on their next government after President Emmanuel Macron announced a snap election a few weeks ago. Jordan Bardella’s far-right Rassemblement National emerged victorious in this first round of legislative elections, with a record score of 34%. But what signals is this result sending ahead of the definitive s…

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Can Meloni always get what she wants? 10:36

16d ago10:36

10:36

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has successfully leveraged her exclusion from the EU top job talks to reinforce her party's Eurosceptic narrative and position herself as a champion against the EU's elitism. But how is her strategy playing out in Brussels? In this episode, host Giada Santana and Euractiv Italy's Alessia Peretti discuss what Me…

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EU leaders to decide on top jobs, agenda for next term 11:48

17d ago11:48

11:48

EU leaders are gathering in Brussels as of Thursday (26 June) for the last summit under the current mandate, to seal the deal on the distribution of the bloc's top jobs following the June European elections. At the same time, they will be addressing a swath of key policy issues for the EU and agree on the EU's strategic agenda, a policy plan that s…

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Hungary’s plan to 'make Europe great again' begins 11:17

18d ago11:17

11:17

"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" is a saying that feels particularly relevant in Brussels as Hungary prepares to take over the presidency of the European Council—one of the EU's most crucial brokering positions—in less than a week. From the choice of a provocative motto to its declared priorities, Budapest appears unafraid of esca…

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MSP: Special June Announcement from Erin Carlisle Norton 0:45

1M ago0:45

0:45

A special announcement from host and Artistic Director of The Moving Architects, Erin Carlisle Norton. Support this one-of-a-kind inspiring podcast with a tax-deductible donation! themovingarchitects.org/support Movers & Shapers has been podcasting interviews with those who shape the dance field since 2015. Connect with our archive of 175 interview…

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Everything we know about the Draghi report 16:56

19d ago16:56

16:56

The forthcoming report by former Italian prime minister and former European central bank president, Mario Draghi, on the future of European competitiveness is a valuable opportunity to shape the EU policy agenda for the coming EU legislative term and beyond. The report will focus on the EU's aim to leverage its numerous strengths and competitive ad…

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Why EU countries are flirting with Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda migration model 15:45

20d ago15:45

15:45

The promise of halting migration to Europe has been at the heart of centre-right and far-right parties' election campaigns across the EU for June's elections. While the strategy worked and garnered wide public approval, voters are now expecting politicians to deliver and leaders are looking beyond the EU for solutions. In this episode, host Giada S…

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Are national conservatives in ECR aiming for a top job or political power play? 12:30

23d ago12:30

12:30

The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) announced on Wednesday they've overtaken the liberal Renew group to become the third-largest political group in the European Parliament. This shake-up impacts the negotiations for EU top jobs as - at least in theory - it makes the ECR entitled to one of them. But is ECR really interested in one of the…

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From political woes to economic ones: The first roaring week of France's election campaign 13:18

24d ago13:18

13:18

France's budget has breached EU fiscal rules, according to the European Commission’s latest report. In response, the Elysée has until September to present a plan to quell Brussels’s fears over its growing budget deficit and its high levels of debt. The excessive deficit procedure's timing could not be worse — France is going through an unexpected p…

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18. Giada Nizzoli - Getting clarity on what makes you unique 24:38

1M ago24:38

24:38

Hello again! This week, the lovely Giada Nizzoli, of Crafty Copy, is on the podcast. Giada is a former generalist copywriter, who with the right support and a dose of confidence, pivoted her business into brand messaging. Giada started charging for things she enjoyed so much, she'd previously done them for free. This episode is for you if you're in…

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EU political groups play high-stakes game of musical chairs 14:27

29d ago14:27

14:27

The work of the new EU legislature unofficially kicks off in Brussels as per the post-election choreography. Freshly elected members of the European Parliament are now confronted with the choice to join existing political groups or form new ones. Groups have less than a month, until July 15th, to recruit newcomers and get re-grouped for the first E…

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Disputed Nature Restoration Law finally gets approved in Council 14:08

26d ago14:08

14:08

Members of the EU now have to respect legally binding targets, regarding national efforts to restore degraded land and sea ecosystems, compiling with the newly endorsed Nature Restoration Law. It was highly politically controversial, with the text risking failing to be approved multiple times in the past few months. Austrian Environment Minister Le…

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What leaders will discuss at European Council's dinner 11:02

30d ago11:02

11:02

Today, the heads of state and government of the 27 European Union member states will meet at an informal European Council dinner, and one of the topics on the agenda will be who will take the EU top jobs. The meeting comes at a crucial time, just after the European Parliament Elections which have shaken up the balance of power and will see new, and…

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Europe’s new tariffs against China: If you want peace, prepare for trade war 15:22

30d ago15:22

15:22

The European Commission announced new trade tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles on Wednesday (12 June), in the hope of opening negotiations with China. So far, the anticipated decision has only managed to irk Beijing's ire. Will Europe’s move trigger an expensive domino effect for its industrial market? In this episode, host Giada Santana and econ…

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Who will show up for the farmers? 12:30

1M ago12:30

12:30

Farmers and the agricultural sector were one of the key issues in the political debate before the European elections. With the vote now behind us, we’re looking into what the new parliamentary composition means for the sector in this mandate. Who will sit on the Agri committee and will the electoral promises to farmers be kept? To shed some light o…

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17. Ayo Abbas - Pick a niche and stick to it 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

Welcome back, this week we're talking to Ayo Abbas. Ayo is a built environment specialist, with a marketing agency that works with a very particular target audience. She talks about how she set up her business, worked on making a name for herself within a niche, and how to thrive in a more 'traditional' sector. This episode is for you if you're int…

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Will German far right AfD drop scandal-plagued leader in bid to rejoin ID? 12:22

1M ago12:22

12:22

Despite a series of recent scandals, Germany's far-right AfD party achieved its best national result in history in the European elections on Sunday (9 June). However, the internal situation doesn’t look as rosy: AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah, implicated in various scandals, will not be included in its EU delegation, as the party hopes this c…

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Navigating through France’s political storm 13:48

1M ago13:48

13:48

On Sunday night, Emmanuel Macron called for snap elections. The decision follows the European election results, which confirmed the victory of Rassemblement National and the clear defeat of the president’s party, Renaissance. Can Macron's surprise political gamble halt the growing success of the far right? In this episode, host Giada Santana and re…

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All that changed on election night 11:25

1M ago11:25

11:25

More than 360 million European citizens had the right to vote in this weekend's European Parliament elections. Across Europe, the overall turnout was around 51%, and the results had knock-on effects on individual countries. Who were the big winners according to the latest exit polls, who were the losers, what happens with the non-affiliated, and in…

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How national concerns drive European elections in Slovakia, Czechia, Latvia and Malta 15:53

1M ago15:53

15:53

European elections often reflect national concerns. Slovakia, Czechia, Latvia and Malta are no exception. In this episode, journalists Aneta Zachova, Liene Lusite and Alice Taylor explain turnout trends, projections and what drives the electoral campaign in the latest countries to close their polls.By Euractiv

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Ireland heads to the polls and achieves a relatively high turnout 10:59

1M ago10:59

10:59

On the second day of the European elections, the Irish and the Czech went to the polls to decide who they want to represent them in the upcoming European Parliament. Although the turnout in Ireland was relatively high, the exit polls weren’t published, while the Czechs will be voting today as well. To better understand how the Irish voted, what the…

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The Netherlands kicks off the European elections 12:37

1M ago12:37

12:37

The European elections have officially started. Yesterday, around 44 percent of Dutch citizens went to the ballot to cast their vote. We're here with the latest polls, projected seats, and all the highlights from last night. We're joined in the European Parliament by Rene Moerland, Euractiv’s publisher, with comments from Bas Eickhout, Spitzenkandi…

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EU elections: Final projections before the vote 14:35

1M ago14:35

14:35

Today is the first day of the European elections, with citizens heading to the polls to determine who will sit in the new European Parliament, starting in the Netherlands and continuing in other EU countries until Sunday 9th of June. As the elections start, we present the latest projections from our polling partner, Europe Elects, on voting trends,…

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The challenges each party faces ahead of the EU elections 15:16

2M ago15:16

15:16

This week, EU citizens will decide who will sit in the European Parliament for the next five years. Continuing our election coverage, today we’re focusing on the EU parties, the big political families behind our national ones, and their challenges. Who are these parties exactly and what are the obstacles they face? To understand better who the big …

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16. Mark Masters - Routine, practice and community growth 24:25

2M ago24:25

24:25

Hello again! This week we've got Mark Masters, founder of You Are The Media. Mark's enthusiasm, willingness to try anything and all-round inclusive spirit is infectious. He's a ball of energy, telling the story of how he spent 10 years growing a newsletter into a giant freelancer community. This episode is great if you want to: Learn how deliberate…

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Breaking down the obscure jargon of EU institutions 15:03

1M ago15:03

15:03

If 'Bad English' has become the unofficial language of the European Union, it is in large part because its building blocks are acronyms, abbreviations, and insider references that have turned communication among politicians, analysts, and lobbyists in Brussels into an obscure and dense vernacular. Euractiv's Global Europe editor Alexandrea Brzozows…

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MSP 175: Rachel Damon 51:42

2M ago51:42

51:42

When Decisions are Commitments with Rachel Damon Joining us today is Rachel Damon, a choreographer, theatrical designer, performer, and co-founder and artistic director of Synapse Arts, a Chicago-based dance theater company. Rachel's self-made career is a testament to her multidisciplinary talents, blending onstage and backstage roles to create dyn…

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