Best Munk Debates Podcasts (2024)

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Friday Focus: special US election episode 23:35

31m ago23:35

23:35

On this special edition of the Friday Focus podcast, Rudyard and Janice react to the election of Donald Trump. Voters this time around knew who Trump was and voted for him anyway. Rudyard sees this as significant a vote as Brexit: voters are fed up with the elite and showing their discontent at the ballot box. The Democratic Party needs to figure o…

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Friday Focus: the US election enters the final stretch and North Korean troops join the war in Ukraine 18:29

15m ago18:29

18:29

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. The …

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Be it Resolved, don’t stop now. The U.S. should join Israel and take out Iran’s nuclear program 49:12

2h ago49:12

49:12

Israel’s retaliatory air strikes against Iran last week targeted strategic military locations, including drone and ballistic missile manufacturing sites as well as air defense batteries. And while the mission has been celebrated as a successful one by both Israeli and US military officials, some argue that Israel should seize on the current moment …

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SERIES 13: Episode 7 - Ram Dass, Born in Stockholm, Lancashire Sauce, Disclaimer 43:35

3d ago43:35

43:35

We talk about a new TV show and then get sidetracked chatting about one of our favourite musical duos. Then we discuss socks, glitter and even manage a mention of Paul Weller. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Ram Dass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G4kCi_ldr8 Born in Stockholm -https://borninstockholm.com/ La…

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Friday Focus: A consequential election and serious warnings about Donald Trump 24:16

5d ago24:16

24:16

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. The …

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SERIES 13: Episode 6 - Vadasz, Nobody Wants This, Frameless, Hair Stories, Begin Again 47:45

5d ago47:45

47:45

This episode is FULL of recommendations - everything from kimchi to TV to phallic-looking rock formations. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Vadasz - https://www.instagram.com/vadaszdeli/ Denise Gough - https://www.instagram.com/denisegough1/ Monsters - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13207736/ Nobody Wants This - ht…

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Be it Resolved, cultural appropriation is part of the American experience. 48:48

15d ago48:48

48:48

The release of the country album “Cowboy Carter” by Beyoncé this spring caused some surprising controversy. Some complained Beyoncé, who is Black, shouldn’t be dabbling in what many consider a white music genre. At least one radio station in Oklahoma initially refused to play the album’s first single, “Texas Hold’em.” Her supporters pointed out tha…

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Friday Focus: the death of Yahya Sinwar and Trump's worrying economic plans 23:16

19d ago23:16

23:16

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. The …

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SERIES 13: Episode 5 - Lightning Poems, The Simple Things, Monsters, Holy Carrot, Caroline Barnes 40:15

12d ago40:15

40:15

We recorded this on the eve of Davina’s birthday, but in this episode we give *you* the gift of recommendations! As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Choreomania - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf1VYwALPKE Lightning Poems - https://www.instagram.com/lightning.poems/ The Simple Things - https://www.thesimplethings.c…

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Friday Focus: How will Israel respond to Iran? 16:40

25d ago16:40

16:40

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. The …

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SERIES 13: Episode 4 - Oxo, Roland Keyboard, Multibank, Miranda Hart, The Clink, Coldplay 41:23

19d ago41:23

41:23

Do you have trouble opening jars? Or difficulty using certain kitchen utensils? We have a solution! Plus we chat music, books and charities. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Oxo Good Grips - https://www.oxo.com/ Roland Go Keys 61 - https://www.roland.com/global/products/gokeys_go-61kl/ Multibank - https://themult…

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Munk Dialogue with Dan Senor: a defining moment for Israel 49:11

22d ago49:11

49:11

For those who have been following the chaos unfolding in the Middle East since October 7th, Dan Senor needs no introduction. A former political foreign policy adviser and a bestselling author, Dan’s popular podcast, Call Me Back, has kept listeners engaged week in and week out by offering unique insight, analysis, and up to date commentary on Israe…

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Be it Resolved, the UK needs migration for its future prosperity 52:52

21d ago52:52

52:52

The fatal stabbing of three young girls at a dance class in Southport, England set off one of the worst periods of unrest across the UK. Mobs motivated by racial and religious hatred attacked hotels housing migrants and set buildings across the country on fire. The riots exposed an underlying anger at mass migration that has divided the nation. Lef…

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Friday Focus: A Shape-Shifting Moment in the Middle East 17:34

1M ago17:34

17:34

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. The …

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SERIES 13: Episode 3 - D3, Star and Sparkle, Saunas, DJ Gabi, Refuge, MD London 33:22

29d ago33:22

33:22

A warning that this episode discusses domestic violence. This time we bring you various ways to relax and improve your health. And so much more that it’s basically impossible to summarise the episode. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. D3 - https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-vitamin-d-10…

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Munk Dialogue with Yossi Klein Halevi: Israel's next move 38:57

1M ago38:57

38:57

Israelis are reeling from a massive Iranian ballistic missile attack which forced over 10 million people to take cover in bomb shelters and threatened to pull both countries into an open war. How will Israel respond to this attack? Can they restore deterrence in the region? And will they have the support of the US and other western nations? To make…

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Friday Focus: Israel pushes forward in Lebanon and Putin changes Russia's nuclear doctrine 18:25

1M ago18:25

18:25

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. The …

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SERIES 13: Episode 2 - Ryan Holiday, Donna Ashworth, Africa Brooke, Louise Thompson, CLMBXR, A Year of Dates 34:01

1M ago34:01

34:01

Books, books, books! We give you plenty of recommendations for things to read. Then we discuss the miracle of life. As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/ Donna Ashworth - https://donnaashworth.com/ Africa Brooke - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198493719-the-third-perspecti…

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Munk Dialogue with Adam Kirsch: the dangerous ideology behind settler colonialism 38:28

1M ago38:28

38:28

On this Munk Dialogue we are talking about an academic theory that has become ubiquitous with criticism of Israel and to a larger extent, the West. Adam Kirsch is an editor at the Wall Street Journal and his new book, On Settler Colonialism: Ideology, Violence, and Justice, explains how this concept - which was once relegated to the halls of academ…

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Friday Focus: Israel's pager attacks have changed the rules of war 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. The …

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SERIES 13: Episode 1 - Master, The Dare, Kneecap, Blink Twice, EXOD 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

We are back! This time, we’re talking about podcasts, movies and camping gear. And Michael manages to mention Paul Weller! As always, send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Master - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tortoise-investigates/id1590561275 The Dare - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mqiqsaX4LzFnUP7PmHGAb Charli XCX…

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Be it Resolved, Baby Boomers have knee-capped the prospects of future generations 43:28

2M ago43:28

43:28

Thanks to their sheer numbers, Baby Boomers have always had an outsize effect on politics and policy. When they were young and liberal, society became more liberal. As they got older and more conservative, conservatism made a comeback. So, given their power over the decades, how much blame do Boomers deserve for society’s current problems? Many you…

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Friday Focus: Staring Down the Barrel of a NATO-Russia War 15:23

2M ago15:23

15:23

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. The …

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Be it Resolved, Israel must agree to a hostage deal 54:29

2M ago54:29

54:29

Following the execution of six Israeli hostages in Gaza, Israeli protesters are demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agree to a cease-fire deal that would guarantee the release of the remaining hostages. The deal on the table, however, would force Israel to concede to Hamas’s central demand: that the IDF withdraw from the Philadlphi Corridor…

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Friday Focus: Judicial reforms in Mexico and Putin changes his nuclear doctrine 11:33

2M ago11:33

11:33

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. The …

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Munk Dialogue with Ayaan Hirsi Ali: why the UK is facing a clash of civilizations 48:10

2M ago48:10

48:10

Western societies have never been more divided. As the election race heats up in the US, both parties are accusing the other of being a threat to democracy. Meanwhile, years of mass migration into Europe is giving far right parties more power than they have had in decades, and mass riots in the UK have exposed a deep-seated anger that is dividing t…

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Friday Focus: Israel on the Offensive and Kamala Harris's Foreign Policy 13:28

2M ago13:28

13:28

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. The …

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Munk Dialogue with Dmitri Trenin: when nuclear war becomes inevitable 47:58

2M ago47:58

47:58

While the war between Russia and Ukraine drags into its third year and out of the front pages of newspapers, some surprising developments in recent months are giving experts new cause for concern. The US, which has already supplied over fifty billion dollars worth of military aid and weapons to Kiev, has signaled that it is open to sending long-ran…

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Friday Focus: Kamala's "vibes" and a final push for a ceasefire deal 13:14

2M ago13:14

13:14

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. The …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Munk Debates Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Munk Debates Podcast

Munk Foundation / iHeartRadio

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Making The Cut with Davina McCall & Michael Douglas

Davina McCall, Michael Douglas & Entale Studios

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Friday Focus: special US election episode 23:35

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Friday Focus: the US election enters the final stretch and North Korean troops join the war in Ukraine 18:29

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Be it Resolved, don’t stop now. The U.S. should join Israel and take out Iran’s nuclear program 49:12

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SERIES 13: Episode 7 - Ram Dass, Born in Stockholm, Lancashire Sauce, Disclaimer 43:35

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Friday Focus: A consequential election and serious warnings about Donald Trump 24:16

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SERIES 13: Episode 6 - Vadasz, Nobody Wants This, Frameless, Hair Stories, Begin Again 47:45

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Be it Resolved, cultural appropriation is part of the American experience. 48:48

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Friday Focus: the death of Yahya Sinwar and Trump's worrying economic plans 23:16

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SERIES 13: Episode 5 - Lightning Poems, The Simple Things, Monsters, Holy Carrot, Caroline Barnes 40:15

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Friday Focus: How will Israel respond to Iran? 16:40

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SERIES 13: Episode 4 - Oxo, Roland Keyboard, Multibank, Miranda Hart, The Clink, Coldplay 41:23

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Munk Dialogue with Dan Senor: a defining moment for Israel 49:11

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Be it Resolved, the UK needs migration for its future prosperity 52:52

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Friday Focus: A Shape-Shifting Moment in the Middle East 17:34

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SERIES 13: Episode 3 - D3, Star and Sparkle, Saunas, DJ Gabi, Refuge, MD London 33:22

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Munk Dialogue with Yossi Klein Halevi: Israel's next move 38:57

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Friday Focus: Israel pushes forward in Lebanon and Putin changes Russia's nuclear doctrine 18:25

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SERIES 13: Episode 2 - Ryan Holiday, Donna Ashworth, Africa Brooke, Louise Thompson, CLMBXR, A Year of Dates 34:01

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Munk Dialogue with Adam Kirsch: the dangerous ideology behind settler colonialism 38:28

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Friday Focus: Israel's pager attacks have changed the rules of war 25:38

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SERIES 13: Episode 1 - Master, The Dare, Kneecap, Blink Twice, EXOD 33:04

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Be it Resolved, Baby Boomers have knee-capped the prospects of future generations 43:28

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Friday Focus: Staring Down the Barrel of a NATO-Russia War 15:23

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Be it Resolved, Israel must agree to a hostage deal 54:29

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Friday Focus: Judicial reforms in Mexico and Putin changes his nuclear doctrine 11:33

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Munk Dialogue with Ayaan Hirsi Ali: why the UK is facing a clash of civilizations 48:10

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Friday Focus: Israel on the Offensive and Kamala Harris's Foreign Policy 13:28

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Munk Dialogue with Dmitri Trenin: when nuclear war becomes inevitable 47:58

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Friday Focus: Kamala's "vibes" and a final push for a ceasefire deal 13:14

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