Best English and Media Centre Podcasts (2024)

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Business unusual: What's on French bosses' minds? 12:49

6h ago12:49

12:49

After a summer of Olympic fever, it's back to business in France. But uncertainty dominates after snap elections earlier this summer returned a hung parliament. As suspense continues over who will be the country's next prime minister, France's largest employer federation, Medef, held its annual conference on the theme of ''power''. So after seven y…

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Travelling in a new world: International tourism sector's Covid recovery 12:30

1M ago12:30

12:30

In today’s episode, we explore the resurgence of the post-pandemic global tourism industry. We discuss the impact of Covid-19, changes in air connectivity, the effects of global conflicts, and the rise of over tourism. Featuring insights from Anita Mendiratta, we also delve into the latest trend of tourists choosing cooler climates due to climate c…

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The environmental impact of data centres: AI's insatiable thirst for energy 10:41

1M ago10:41

10:41

While the tech world has been flying high on a wave of optimism over all the potential applications of AI, booming demand for the technology is increasingly straining energy resources. One simple search on ChatGPT consumes almost 10 times more electricity than one on Google. Charles Pellegrin speaks to Mary de Wysocki, Senior Vice President and Chi…

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A deep dive into capitalism with Scene on Radio podcast co-host John Biewen 14:25

2M ago14:25

14:25

Scene on Radio, the Peabody-nominated podcast series produced by The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, has dedicated its latest season to exploring the history, failures and future of capitalism over the course of 13 episodes. John Biewen, co-host of the podcast, joins us from North Carolina for a big picture conversation about the sys…

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Health at heart of UK general election: Conservatives, Labour vow to fix NHS 12:40

2M ago12:40

12:40

In the run-up to the UK's general election on July 4, the state of the country's National Health Service (NHS) is a key campaign theme. Satisfaction with the NHS is at its lowest in 40 years and the same is true of social care. Both the ruling Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party are promising to increase funding for the NHS. One business-…

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Free trade vs. protectionism: Assessing the impact of globalised trade 12:48

2M ago12:48

12:48

It's a common and accepted trope that free trade has led to more prosperity. Yet free trade, and another word that often accompanies it – globalisation – are frequent targets of criticism, with both seen as eroding national sovereignty, taking away local jobs and harming the environment. Charles Pellegrin talks to John W.H. Denton, the secretary ge…

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European elections leave markets jittery: What do far-right gains mean for EU? 13:18

3M ago13:18

13:18

A cloud of uncertainty is hovering over Europe this June in the wake of the European elections. In France, the National Rally party of Marine Le Pen dominated the polls to such an extent that President Emmanuel Macron immediately dissolved parliament and called for new elections. The possibility of seeing the far right take power in the country has…

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Education on hold: Ukrainian refugees' road back to school 12:26

3M ago12:26

12:26

As a result of the war in Ukraine, millions of Ukrainian children have been scattered around Europe. These young refugees have seen their education heavily disrupted, with only between 30 and 50 percent of them enrolled in schools in their host countries. NGOs such as Junior Achievement (JA) Europe and UNICEF have teamed up to help offer 1.9 millio…

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From fuel to electric: European auto industry faces 2035 deadline 12:32

3M ago12:32

12:32

As decided by EU member states and the European Parliament, sales of internal combustion engine cars will be banned in the bloc by 2035, thereby forcing a transition to electric vehicles. How will Europe's car manufacturers manage this major change? FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin puts the question to Julia Poliscanova, senior director in charge of v…

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Artificial intelligence takes centre stage at 2024 VivaTech trade fair 12:37

3M ago12:37

12:37

This week, we bring you a special edition of People & Profit from VivaTech, France's major tech event. Charles Pellegrin asks Beatriz Sanz Saiz, global consulting data and AI leader at EY, how artificial intelligence could bring more equality. He also meets Olivier Oullier, whose company Inclusive Brains has developed tech that could be a game chan…

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Moving Africa towards cleaner cooking methods: $2.2bn pledged at Paris summit 12:14

4M ago12:14

12:14

Rudimentary heating systems, often fuelled by wood fire, coal and animal manure, are used by a large majority of households in Africa. Delegates from over 60 countries gathered in Paris for a summit held by the IEA to help tackle this issue. Charles Pellegrin asks Jillene Connors Belopolsky, who is the chief of staff and chief external affairs offi…

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Swiftonomics: How US pop superstar Taylor Swift is boosting the economy 13:41

4M ago13:41

13:41

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is continuing its planetary takeover, kicking off its European leg this week in France. Since her first concerts in March 2023 in the US, the pop star has been credited with boosting the national GDPs of the United States, Singapore and Australia. For a deeper look at the business phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, FRANCE 24'…

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Paris 2024: Will the Olympics boost the French economy? 12:54

4M ago12:54

12:54

With less than 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics, we’re looking into whether or not they will be a healthy investment for Paris and France as a whole. Will the Games boost the French economy? Or will the costs outweigh the benefits? FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin discusses this and more with Christophe Lepetit from the Centre de Droit et …

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Media and Communications with Molly Watson 31:50

4M ago31:50

31:50

Listen as Kate chats to Molly Watson about her past life working as a BBC News Journalist and her recent career change. She currently works as a Media and Communications Officer focusing on the impact of food on climate change. In this conversation, they discuss the similarities and differences between journalism and a communications role, leaving …

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Economy takes centre stage as India heads to the polls 14:04

4M ago14:04

14:04

India has kicked off its marathon elections, with nearly a billion people eligible to cast ballots. High on voters' minds will be issues relating to the country's economy. How has the world's most populous nation and fifth-biggest economy fared since the 2014 elections that brought Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist BJP to power…

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The Civil Service Science and Engineering Fast Stream with James Halpin 46:00

4M ago46:00

46:00

James Halpin is a York graduate who is currently on the science and engineering stream of the Civil Service Fast Stream programme. Listen as Kate gets to the bottom of what James's job looks like. They cover the variety of postings James has undertaken on the Science and Engineering Fast Stream, the transferable skills that have helped him in his r…

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China-Africa ties: A Chinese 'debt trap'? 12:41

5M ago12:41

12:41

What does 22 years of data tell us about the nature of the economic relationship between Beijing and the African continent? FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin talks to Oyintarelado Moses, lead author of a report from Boston University's Global Development Policy Center and the African Economic Research Consortium.…

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Episode 78 - Enza Ciampanelli, Mie Cook, and Malena Maguiña from The Learning Exchange- Working with Adult Learners 22:12

4M ago22:12

22:12

Welcome to Episode 1 of season 12! Today’s episode is in honour of Adult Learners’ Week, which takes place every year during the first week of April. Adult Learners' Week recognizes the perseverance and achievements of adult learners who may be returning to school or learning a new skill, while juggling other commitments. To celebrate, Jessica spea…

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The digital euro: An opportunity for financial reform? 12:38

5M ago12:38

12:38

The European Central Bank is making plans for a digital currency, an electronic equivalent to cash. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Positive Money Europe's Executive Director Vicky Van Eyck, who says the digital euro could make the financial system fairer, but fears that privately-owned commercial banks are undermining the new currency's po…

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The TikTok threat: US lawmakers raise concerns over Chinese-owned app 11:34

5M ago11:34

11:34

TikTok is once again in the crosshairs of the US administration, after the House of Representatives voted in favour of a bill that would force its Chinese owner ByteDance to divest itself of the social media platform or see it banned in the US. Charles Pellegrin asks journalist Océane Herrero, who's written a book on TikTok, what it would mean for …

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Business unusual: What's on French bosses' minds? 12:49

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Travelling in a new world: International tourism sector's Covid recovery 12:30

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The environmental impact of data centres: AI's insatiable thirst for energy 10:41

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A deep dive into capitalism with Scene on Radio podcast co-host John Biewen 14:25

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Health at heart of UK general election: Conservatives, Labour vow to fix NHS 12:40

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Free trade vs. protectionism: Assessing the impact of globalised trade 12:48

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European elections leave markets jittery: What do far-right gains mean for EU? 13:18

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Education on hold: Ukrainian refugees' road back to school 12:26

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From fuel to electric: European auto industry faces 2035 deadline 12:32

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Artificial intelligence takes centre stage at 2024 VivaTech trade fair 12:37

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Moving Africa towards cleaner cooking methods: $2.2bn pledged at Paris summit 12:14

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Swiftonomics: How US pop superstar Taylor Swift is boosting the economy 13:41

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Paris 2024: Will the Olympics boost the French economy? 12:54

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Media and Communications with Molly Watson 31:50

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Economy takes centre stage as India heads to the polls 14:04

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The Civil Service Science and Engineering Fast Stream with James Halpin 46:00

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China-Africa ties: A Chinese 'debt trap'? 12:41

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Episode 78 - Enza Ciampanelli, Mie Cook, and Malena Maguiña from The Learning Exchange- Working with Adult Learners 22:12

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The digital euro: An opportunity for financial reform? 12:38

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The TikTok threat: US lawmakers raise concerns over Chinese-owned app 11:34

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