Best Monde Moderne Podcasts (2024)

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Discussing the Spanish State Visit to the Netherlands with Birgit 1:28:28

14h ago1:28:28

1:28:28

Saad (Editor of ⁠The Royal Watcher⁠) was joined by Dutch anti-monarchy Royal Historian Birgit (⁠@birgit.marie on TikTok⁠) for a wonderful conversation discussing the spectacular Spanish State Visit to the Netherlands, and the deep cultural and historical links between the two Kingdoms and their Royal Families. Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/202…

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Exploring Science, Art, Music, AI & Consciousness with MAX COOPER - Highlights 13:09

3h ago13:09

13:09

“I love working with historic sites. I've done a few events and installations working in old cathedrals; we did one with And& Festival in Leuven, and in Carlisle Church in Belfast with the AVA Festival guys, and the Acropolis of Athens, and lots of other venues. I love venues where I can turn up and map projections onto architecture. Particularly…

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What can music teach us that science can’t? - MAX COOPER - A/V Artist, Musician, Fmr. Computational Biologist 50:10

21h ago50:10

50:10

How is being an artist different than a machine that is programmed to perform a set of actions? How can we stop thinking about artworks as objects, and start thinking about them as triggers for experiences? In this conversation with Max Cooper, we discuss the beauty and chaos of nature and the exploration of technology music and consciousness. Max …

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How to Live a Good a Life - Stoic Wisdom & the Founding Fathers - Highlights - JEFFREY ROSEN 12:27

23d ago12:27

12:27

"I love Bernstein's excitement in talking about how he says, for Beethoven, was he the best harmonist? No. Was it his orchestral abilities? Absolutely not. It was just that each note that he chose was exactly the right note to follow the note that proceeded it as if he had 'a private telephone wire to Heaven' and that he was channeling the note tha…

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The Pursuit of Happiness - JEFFREY ROSEN - President & CEO of the National Constitution Center 42:38

23d ago42:38

42:38

What is the true meaning of the pursuit of happiness? What can we learn from the Founding Fathers about achieving harmony, balance, tranquility, self-mastery, and pursuing the public good? Jeffrey Rosen is President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, where he hosts We the People, a weekly podcast of constitutional debate. He is also a pro…

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Cartier: Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design 42:41

26d ago42:41

42:41

I flew to Abu Dhabi last week just to see the magnificent Tiaras on display at the ‘Cartier: Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design’ Exhibit at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which included the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester's spectacular Cartier India Tiara, among a series of splendid jewels. You can see the full article HERE: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2…

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Kate has Cancer 27:07

26d ago27:07

27:07

Eminent Royal Watcher Sarah (nyc.royalwatcher) joined Sam and Saad to discuss the devastating announcement that Catherine, the Princess of Wales has cancer, which is the culmination of weeks of unhinged speculation on Social Media. Sarah is @nyc.royalwatcher on Instagram. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twi…

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Leave Kate Alone - The Continuing of the Controversy surrounding Kate Middleton/Catherine, Princess of Wales 47:59

1M ago47:59

47:59

This week, eminent Royal Watcher Sarah (nyc.royalwatcher) joined Saad (The Royal Watcher) and Sam (The Beau Monde) as we discuss the outrageous online narrative surrounding the Princess of Wales this week, and how it has impacted Royal Watching. Sarah is @nyc.royalwatcher on Instagram. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsa…

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Royal Guests at King Constantine’s Memorial Service 50:26

1M ago50:26

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This week, Saad (The Royal Watcher) and Sam (The Beau Monde) discuss the Royal Guests and Relatives at King Constantine’s Memorial Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, as well as the Greek Royal Family’s deep ties with Royal Families from around Europe. You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and …

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Episode 37: Supreme court briefing 46:33

1M ago46:33

46:33

Nadia Effendi joins us again to review the output of the Supreme Court last year, shares her thoughts regarding Chief Justice Richard Wagner’s recent comments about the high number of judicial vacancies as well as comments about restricting interveners to virtual appearance. We discuss some recent judgments rendered (Commission scolaire francophone…

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'Where is Kate?' - The Current Controversy surrounding Kate Middleton/Catherine, Princess of Wales 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

This week, Saad & Sam are joined by eminent Royal Watcher Sarah (nyc.royalwatcher) as we discuss the current controversy surrounding Kate Middleton/Catherine, Princess of Wales, her privacy and the speed of the current social media landscape and how it has impacted Royal Watching.

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What does it mean to have an ecological mind? - Highlights - PAOLA SPINOZZI 11:53

1M ago11:53

11:53

"The humanities are all about representing the world, while the sciences are all about knowing the world. But I believe the roles are deeply intertwined, and that literature, the humanities, philosophy, history, and the arts are all ways of knowing the world. They do exactly the same thing in our understanding of the world. And it is really importa…

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Literature, Humanities & Sustainability: PAOLA SPINOZZI - Coordinator, Phd Programme, Environmental Sustainability & Wellbeing, UNIFE 41:36

2M ago41:36

41:36

How can we create positive change? What does it mean to have an ecological mind? How can interdisciplinary collaborations help us move beyond educational silos and create sustainable futures? Paola Spinozzi is Professor of English Literature at the University of Ferrara and currently serves as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation. She is th…

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The Art of Bringing Stories to Life - Highlights - LISA EDELSTEIN 14:22

2M ago14:22

14:22

"In the paintings, the imagery that I'm looking for are images that don't feel posed or, even if they were intended to be posed, there are things in there that weren't necessarily meant for public display. So I am really interested in telling secrets in that way. You know, I've always made things made objects, but always very privately. And being m…

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LISA EDELSTEIN - From Acting to Directing, Writing & Visual Art 49:36

2M ago49:36

49:36

How can the arts help us examine and engage with social issues? How do our families shape our views, memories, and experience of the world? From her role as Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the hit Fox series House, to her starring role as Abby McCarthy in Bravo's first scripted series Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce, Lisa Edelstein's range of roles are as diverse …

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What does the future hold for our late-stage capitalist society with mega-corps controlling everything? - Highlights - KYLE HIGGINS, KARINA MANASHIL & KID CUDI 14:22

2M ago14:22

14:22

The Making of Moon Man “So, as we started talking and going through what this could look like. I run a creator-owned superhero universe at Image Comics called the Massive-Verse, which is spearheaded by the main book I write called Radiant Black. I like to describe it as it's like Power Rangers with adult problems. It's very contemporary kind of rei…

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Comics, Music, Ethics & AI: KYLE HIGGINS, KARINA MANASHIL & KID CUDI on the Making of Moon Man 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

What does the future hold for our late-stage capitalist society with mega-corporations owning and controlling everything? How can the world-building skills of the makers of films and comics help us imagine a better future? Kyle Higgins is an Eisner award-nominated #1 New York Times best-selling comic book author and award-winning filmmaker known fo…

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Episode 36: Dr. Anton Korynevych on the effort to create a Special Tribunal on Crimes of Aggression Against Ukraine. 51:14

2M ago51:14

51:14

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits the two-year mark – 10 years since the invasion of the Crimean Peninsula – the situation is dire. The ground battle had become mostly deadlocked until Ukrainians retreated earlier this month from the town of Avdiivka. Support from Western democracies has been skittish of late. Republicans in the U.S. …

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Episode 35: Justice Minister Arif Virani on criminal law reform, expanding MAiD and the state of our courts 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

Our guest today is Arif Virani, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada who has kindly agreed to share with our listeners the status of several pressing issues. We discuss criminal justice reform, the recent pause on the expansion of medical assistance in dying and plans to introduce online harms legislation. He also addresses judici…

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How can the arts help cultivate our intuitive intelligence? - Highlights - JONATHAN YEO 12:19

2M ago12:19

12:19

"What are you trying to do with the portrait? On a basic level, you're trying to communicate something about the essence of who someone is. You're trying to figure out who they are, not necessarily who they present themselves as. The two things can quite often be different. And then, you're trying to find ways of showing that through their face, th…

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JONATHAN YEO - Celebrated Portrait Artist on the Importance of Connection & Intuitive Intelligence 47:28

2M ago47:28

47:28

How can the arts help cultivate our intuitive intelligence? What does visual art teach us about consciousness and the human condition? Jonathan Yeo is one of the world’s leading figurative artists and portrait painters. From celebrated figures such as Sir David Attenborough, peace activist Malala Yousafzai, the Duke of Edinburgh, Nicole Kidman, and…

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Proclamation of King Frederik X of Denmark 59:30

3M ago59:30

59:30

Special Guests Jakob and Kaspar joined Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) to recall their experiences of being in Copenhagen for the Proclamation of King Frederik X of Denmark following the Abdication of Queen Margrethe II. Jakob is @Jakreg76 on Twitter and @187_cm on Instagram! Kaspar is @kalles_…

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From Ancient Wisdom to the Language of the Earth 10:45

3M ago10:45

10:45

Scientists, artists, psychologists, conservationists, and spiritual leaders share their stories and insights on the importance of connecting with nature, preserving the environment, embracing diversity, and finding harmony in the world. Music courtesy of composer Max Richter. All voices in this episode are from our interviews for The Creative Proce…

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Episode 34: Amanda Chaboryk and Alex Hawley on how to use AI in a legal practice 47:26

3M ago47:26

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In the field of law, there are several crucial areas where generative AI demonstrates considerable promise – namely in the efficiencies it can create in contract generation, document review, legal research, and predictive analytics. So it’s expected to become an indispensable productivity tool across the legal profession The question then arises: h…

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Queen Margrethe of Denmark is Abdicating! 35:22

4M ago35:22

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Our old friend Jakob joined Saad (The Royal Watcher) and Sam (The Beau Monde) to discuss the shocking news that Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is abdicating the Danish Throne after a Reign of 52 years. She will be succeeded by Crown Prince Frederik, who will become King Frederik XLink: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2023/12/...Jakob is @Jakreg76 on Tw…

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The Royal Highlights of 2023 35:19

4M ago35:19

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2023 was a year full of major Royal Milestones, with a grand Jubilee, several Birthdays and Royal Weddings, solemn Funerals and the first British Coronation in seven decades, so we discuss all the Royal Highlights of 2023! Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2023/12/30/royal-highlights-2023/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [⁠@…

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Episode 33: Woodrow Hartzog on the dangers of regulating AI with half measures 56:48

4M ago56:48

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We've been talking a lot about AI on the podcast and on CBA National, and one of the issues that keeps coming up is the challenge for a country like Canada in selecting the right approach to regulating AI risk. It's not as if there's a single model out there. The EU is trying to set the gold standard for the world, much as it did with its GDPR priv…

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Highlights - JULIAN LENNON - Singer-songwriter, Photographer, Doc Filmmaker, Exec. Producer of Common Ground 17:11

4M ago17:11

17:11

"I don't honestly know entirely where I'm headed musically. I still have a lot of songs that I haven't finished that are relatively recent and some that go back to 40 years ago, if not more. You know, projects like this last album Jude, partially songs that never had a home, you know, that didn't quite fit on an album or another project. And so, I …

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JULIAN LENNON - Singer-songwriter, Photographer, Doc Filmmaker, Exec. Producer of Common Ground 41:31

4M ago41:31

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How can the arts inspire us to lead lives of greater meaning and connection? What kind of world are we leaving for future generations? Julian Lennon is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, photographer, documentary filmmaker, and NYTimes bestselling author of children's books. Executive Producer of Common Ground and its predecessor Kiss the Ground…

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Episode 32: Dr. Carys Craig on generative AI and the dangers of the copyright trap 1:11:15

5M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

One of the significant controversies about AI is the impact of generative software on the use and production of cultural works. The fast-growing popularity of these tools raises big questions about the ethics of AI-generated works and whether they amount to a technologically advanced form of plagiarism. Lawsuits have been popping up around the worl…

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Royal Jewels at Le Bal des Débutantes 27:20

5M ago27:20

27:20

We discuss all the spectacular ⁠Royal and Noble Jewels ⁠worn by the Royal and Noble Débutantes at the Le Bal des Débutantes at the Shangri La Hotel in Paris! Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2023/11/26/le-bal-debutantes-2023/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [⁠@saadsalman719⁠ on Twitter and ⁠@the_royal_watcher⁠ on Instagram]…

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The Wedding of Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança 52:31

5M ago52:31

52:31

This episode, Saad Salman (Editor of The Royal Watcher) and Sam Gillespie (Editor of The Beau Monde) were joined by Assistant Editor David Rato (Spanish Royal Jewels) for a delightful conversation about the Royal Guests, the splendid Ceremony and the heirloom Tiara and Jewels at the Wedding of Infanta Maria Francisca de Bragança at the Basílica Pal…

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Royal Tiaras at the Korean State Banquet 30:10

5M ago30:10

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We discuss all the spectacular Royal and Noble Tiaras worn by the British Royal Ladies and the Aristocracy for the Korean State Banquet at Buckingham Palace! Link: https://royalwatcherblog.com/2023/11/22/royal-tiaras-at-the-korean-state-banquet-at-buckingham-palace/ You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter a…

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Royal Tiaras from the Spanish State Visit to Denmark 23:43

5M ago23:43

23:43

This episode, we discuss all the details and the Tiaras of the Danish Royal Family hosting King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on their State Visit to Denmark! You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumo…

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Royal and Noble Tiaras at the State Opening of Parliament 17:05

5M ago17:05

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This episode, we discuss all the spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels worn for King Charles and Queen Camilla's first State Opening of Parliament! You can find us on social media as ‘The Royal Watcher’ [@saadsalman719 on Twitter and @the_royal_watcher on Instagram], as well as on royalwatcherblog.com, while Sam (https://thebeaumonde.org/) is @thebeau…

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