Best Headlee Podcasts (2024)

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Third Parties Are Saving Democracy 35:05

2d ago35:05

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: nobody wins with two parties. A competitive presidential election draws closer every day – and as ever, every vote will count. So is it fair to accuse third-party voters of wasting a vote, as often happens? Or are third-party candidates actually preserving what little we have left of a competitive democracy? Berna…

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The overcapacity challenge: Managing energy markets 35:43

4h ago35:43

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In this episode, we delve into many of the issues facing today's energy transition and discuss the solutions. In Europe, we bring you the latest on Lithuania's undersubscribed offshore wind tender process. We also highlight the rapid growth of the Spanish solar market in recent years, and pick out the key players, as seen in inspiratia's latest cou…

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Legalize Weed, But Not Like This 36:46

9d ago36:46

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: blaze it. Ahead of the honorary stoner holiday that is 4/20, we’re taking a look at the marijuana landscape. Public opinion has warmed considerably to legal weed in the past few decades – both medicinal and recreational – even though it remains a Schedule 1 drug on the federal level. But some public health experts…

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Decarbonising transport: From motorways to runways 29:50

7d ago29:50

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In this episode, we explore key developments across the transport and energy sectors, from the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to pioneering zero-emission aviation. We also discuss the evolving roles of batteries, new data centres, and an intriguing debt consolidation. In this episode, we look at the recent uptick in the elect…

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Interracial Marriages Can Still Be Racist 36:58

16d ago36:58

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: amore, but make it anti-racist. Honoring interracial marriage has only been the law of the land for a few decades in this country; there are couples alive today whose relationships were illegal within their lifetimes. There are now more mixed-race couples – and children – in the U.S. than ever before, and interrac…

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La Traviata in Conversation with Shawna Lucey, Rachel Willis-Sørensen and Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano 33:44

10d ago33:44

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Shawna Lucey and Rachel Willis-Sorensen bring the story of La Traviata to life through extensive research and world-building, sharing glimpses of their unique rehearsal process and personal stories that shape their artistry with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano.Don't miss this new to LA production, playing now through April 26. Tickets are available at L…

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Powering Tomorrow - with Viola and Neil Brown 42:47

18d ago42:47

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In this first special episode of a new series, Viola welcomes Neil Brown, head of capital formation at Low Carbon, for a thought-provoking discussion on the forefront of the energy transition. The conversation delves into the critical challenges and opportunities facing the industry as it moves towards a net zero future. With Low Carbon’s extensive…

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James Conlon's In-Depth Look at La Traviata 27:20

16d ago27:20

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In this episode, Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon guides you through history of Verdi's La Traviata. Tickets to this new to LA production of La Traviata are available now at LAOpera.org.By LA Opera

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Don’t Blame Capitalism For The Housing Crisis 37:09

23d ago37:09

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: housing the nation. We have an affordable housing problem — and an affordability problem, period, but that’s another show. When we talk about solutions to homelessness and cost burden for renters and homeowners alike, many progressives lean toward government intervention… because capitalism seems to have failed us…

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La Traviata: Scene-by-Scene 7:37

20d ago7:37

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In this episode, Sarah Saturnino, member of the LA Opera Young Artist Program, reads the synopsis for La Traviata. Playing April 6 through the 27. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.By LA Opera

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Anti-Vaxers Aren’t Just Extremists 35:48

1M ago35:48

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: getting the jab. Vaccine hesitancy is not a new phenomenon in the United States, but it is a growing one… particularly in conservative Evangelical circles. At the same time, there’s a lot for all of us to dislike, and distrust, about the American healthcare system. So, for those of us who have a hard time working …

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Wind, solar, and batteries: Europe's competitive evolution 38:46

27d ago38:46

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In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of renewable energy's latest developments in Europe. Starting off with Norway's first offshore wind tender, which saw The Ventyr JV between Parkwind, Ingka Investments and NorSea being awarded the development mandate for the 1.5GW Sørlige Nordsjø II. We take the opportunity to take a driven look at Europ…

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You Probably Don’t Need Therapy Forever 44:41

1M ago44:41

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: talk it out. Talking about therapy isn’t taboo anymore — and that’s great, because everyone deserves help when they need it. The question is… do you really need it? Dr. Richard Friedman of Weill Cornell Medicine wrote a piece for The Atlantic last month, headlined ”Plenty of People Could Quit Therapy Right Now.” S…

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Europe's solar dilemma: Bottlenecks and bright sides 28:57

1M ago28:57

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In this episode, we discuss the current state and future prospects of the solar energy sector in Europe, underscored by significant developments, challenges, and strategic shifts. We begin with a closer look at X-ELIO's recent financial closure of its 123MWp solar portfolio in Spain, and then on to Romania's launch of its first solar and onshore wi…

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Highway 1, USA in Conversation with Celeste Headlee and Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano 35:17

1M ago35:17

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William Grant Still's Highway 1, USA is an opera about family. Listen in as affiliated scholar, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano and the grand-daughter of William Grant Still - Celeste Headlee, discuss who Still was at home - and how the powerful women in his life influenced the drama we see unfold on stage.…

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Purity Is Poisoning the Progressive Movement 37:06

1M ago37:06

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: the purity test. Purity, in political science, doesn’t have anything to do with morality. It has to do with whether your policy aligns with your principles. From “Bernie Bros” to the uncommitted vote against Biden, we’ve seen progressives protect ideological purity… and punish stances that don’t align. An all-or-n…

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Budgets within budgets 31:34

1M ago31:34

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In this episode, we dissect the UK's 2024 Spring Budget. With big updates on nuclear progress, auction timelines and a host of new money for different DESNZ programmes, we unpick the implications for the country's future energy sector. With over £1 billion now committed to the process, we examine all of the latest updates regarding the Contracts fo…

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Highway 1, USA's Journey Back to Los Angeles with Dr. Tiffany Kuo 19:36

2M ago19:36

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Written in 1942 under the title A Southern Interlude, William Grant Still’s Highway 1, USA was not performed by a professional opera company until 2021. In this podcast, Dr. Tiffany Kuo explores the work’s production history and reception. Tickets to Highway 1, USA are available now at LAOpera.org.By LA Opera

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The House Should Elect The President 44:52

2M ago44:52

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… Parliamentary America? It’s Super Tuesday, and the process by which we elect a president is on full display (warts and all). Americans on both sides of the aisle agree that the electoral college has to go. But what should replace it? Maxwell Stearns, author of Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radi…

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PPA insights and new tender highlights 33:40

2M ago33:40

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In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Europe, focusing on the comprehensive European PPA Report 2023, highlighting a record-breaking 14.13GW capacity procured through 198 deals. We dig into the report's findings, including the rise in popularity of virtual and cross-border PPAs, the crucial rol…

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The Dwarf in Conversation with Erica Petrocelli, Rodrick Dixon and Paul Hopper 35:32

2M ago35:32

35:32

Erica Petrocelli and Roderick Dixon are no strangers to the LA Opera stage. Listen as they join Senior Director of Artistic Planning Paul Hopper to explore their characters and favorite musical moments in Zemlinsky's The Dwarf, as well as what it means to truly see oneself. Don't miss this rarely performed one-act opera, playing now through March 1…

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Horse Race Journalism Is Good, Actually 44:38

2M ago44:38

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… are journalists killing democracy? Mainstream news outlets are starting to move away from horse race election coverage and toward policy substance. Though it’s a slow change, it’s heralded by much of the news industry as a good one. But what if the horse race was never really the problem? Journalist and writer Chr…

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Approaching the hydrogen horizon 35:10

2M ago35:10

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In this episode, we delve deep into the rapidly evolving hydrogen sector, exploring key developments across Europe, the UK, and the US. We begin by examining the European Commission's recent €6.9 billion state aid approval and the latest developments in the hydrogen bank auction process, comparing these efforts to the Danish PtX tender outcomes. In…

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Un-Cancel Woodrow Wilson 44:31

2M ago44:31

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… making (fourteen) points. A piece in this month’s issue of the Atlantic argues that it’s time to re-evaluate the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. President Wilson was indisputably a productive president — but he’s now reviled by the left as a racist and the right as a tyrant. Is there room to meet somewhere in the mi…

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Highway 1, USA and The Dwarf: Scene-by-Scene 4:42

2M ago4:42

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In this episode, Karen Mack, founder of LA Commons, reads the synopsis for Highway 1, USA and The Dwarf. Playing February 24-March 17, tickets to this exciting Double Bill are available now at LAOpera.org.By LA Opera

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Who is leading the energy transition? 26:48

2M ago26:48

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In this episode, we start by taking a look at Hy24's second fund, a €500 million initiative focused on hydrogen technology manufacturing. Then, at the new of the West Wind project in Orkney being approved, promising a 2GW capacity wind farm that could significantly impact Scotland's renewable energy landscape. Next, we journey to the US, discussing…

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The Constitution Can’t Save Us 37:53

2M ago37:53

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Though most Americans have problems with the way this country is run, the Constitution remains popular — and untouchable, in our nation of laws. But it’s often difficult to solve 21st century problems with an 18th century document. Aaron Tang, author and professor of law at UC Davis, joins us once again to argue that, instead of aligning with the C…

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What a week: Europe's troublesome transition 34:13

2M ago34:13

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In this episode, we explore pivotal developments in Europe's renewable energy sector, including the acquisition of a solar portfolio in Ireland by Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust and the strategic changes in renewable energy investments by Orsted following a challenging few months. We also examine hydrogen initiatives, including Germany's s…

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James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on Highway 1, USA 20:32

3M ago20:32

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In this episode, Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon walks us through the history, the plot and of course the music of Highway 1, USA by William Grant Still. Don't miss this rarely performed one-act opera featured in our upcoming Double Bill, tickets are on sale now at LA Opera.org.By LA Opera

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Campus Assault Hearings Are A Disaster 36:56

3M ago36:56

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… dear colleague. The way universities and colleges handle sexual assault cases has changed a lot in the last 13 years. Part of that is because of the sheer vastness of the higher education system; everyone does everything differently. But federal guidance has also shifted with each of the last three administrations…

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Offshore breakthroughs and the future of EV charging 28:12

3M ago28:12

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In this episode, we explore Mirova's first close on the MET6 fund and Romania's first 2GW CfD scheme, which is currently delayed as it awaits EU approvals, and the UK government's controversial decision to exclude onshore wind projects from being considered 'nationally significant infrastructure projects'. In the offshore space, we cover New York's…

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James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on The Dwarf 29:31

3M ago29:31

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In this episode, Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon walks us through the history, the plot and of course the music of The Dwarf by Alexander Zemlinsky. Don't miss this a rarely performed one-act opera featured in our upcoming Double Bill, tickets are on sale now at LA Opera.org.By LA Opera

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Actually, Trump Supporters Are Delusional 38:29

3M ago38:29

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… folie à deux (again). A few weeks ago, Frank Buckley joined us to argue that Trump voters aren’t delusional. And a lot of you disagreed. One of you, though, turned out to be an expert in the nature of delusion. So who better to join us, and make the case that we got it wrong? Barry Mauer, a Hear Me Out listener an…

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This year is make or break for hydrogen 36:51

3M ago36:51

36:51

In this week's episode, we start with key takeaways from our recent networking event in collaboration with Squire Patton Boggs, where market experts gathered to share an overview of the hydrogen industry's current landscape, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in technology, finance, and regulatory aspects. Our news team presents an exclu…

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Feminism Is Dying (But It Can Be Saved) 35:40

3M ago35:40

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… which wave is this, anyway? There’s no denying that the feminist movement looks different now than it did 50 years ago — and in some ways, that’s a good thing. But there’s an argument to be made that the modern movement skews politically progressive… so much so that it’s leaving some women, and some issues, behind…

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Megaprojects, major acquisitions, and political risk 32:40

3M ago32:40

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In this week's episode, we delve into the proposed Great North Road Solar Park in Nottinghamshire, where Elements Green has initiated consultations for its £1 billion, 800MW solar and battery energy storage project. We cover the massive news of BlackRock's cash and shares acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners, in a deal valued at $12.5 bill…

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George Santos and Gypsy-Rose Aren’t Your Icons 43:56

3M ago43:56

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… yas, queen? It’s been hard to avoid an onslaught of memes about bad people lately. People like Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and George Santos have been punished for their misdeeds in one way… but now, it seems, they’re being rewarded by the attention economy. The question is: is it our fault? Rachel Greenspan, writer and …

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New Year's Revolution: Hornsea, SunZia, and beyond 30:22

3M ago30:22

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In this episode, we discuss the $11.05 billion debt package for one of the largest green infrastructure projects in US history, Pattern Energy Group's SunZia Wind and Transmission projects. We also take a look at Corre Energy's Green Hydrogen Hub project in Denmark, an initiative in long-duration energy storage, Mulilo Energy's participation in Sou…

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Trump Voters Are Not Delusional 41:35

4M ago41:35

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… delusion is not the solution. Welcome to a presidential election year, where everyone will surely be cool and normal. We know, we know — the prospect of dealing with electoral discourse is one that most of us aren’t looking forward to. But we’re here to prove that it’s possible to talk. For Democrats, and liberals…

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Deeper Cuts and Unsung Operas with Dr. Tiffany Kuo 30:49

4M ago30:49

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Looking forward to this season's Recovered Voices project, Dr. Tiffany Kuo shares the history of Traces, a staged vocal work by Luciano Berio, censored at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Listen in as Dr. Kuo explores the intricacies of this controversial and important work.Tickets to LA Opera's Recovered Voices Double Feature are available…

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Yes, You Can Self Improve Right Now 47:41

4M ago47:41

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… new year, new you? If you’ve resolved to make 2024 your happiest, healthiest, most organized, most peaceful, etc. year yet? You’re not alone. And if you’re pretty sure the people who have made resolutions are doomed to abandon ship before January is over… you’re not alone, either. Nor are you wrong, exactly. In th…

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How To Grieve an Estranged Parent 47:17

4M ago47:17

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Hear Me Out is off this week, but we're so excited to bring you an episode from our friends at How To! — another Slate show that we think you'll love. We'll be back here with a new episode next week. _______ A parent’s main job is to protect. But what happens when your parent doesn’t protect you? What happens when they not only let bad things happe…

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The Holidays Are Tacky. Embrace It 37:28

4M ago37:28

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… ‘tis the damn season. Break out the glitter and the ugly sweaters. If you’re on social media, you’ve probably seen a lot of minimalist holiday décor this year — from celebrities, influencers, and DIY-ers alike. It seems trendy to try “class up” the holidays and eschew the bright and gaudy for the monotone, the und…

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Behind the Curtain - 2023 Holiday Special 5:55

4M ago5:55

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In this special episode of Behind the Curtain, join LA Opera Connects' Vice President Tehvon Fowler-Chapman and LA Opera staff as they share their favorite songs and recordings to listen to during the holidays.By LA Opera

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Good COP or bad COP? 36:42

4M ago36:42

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In this episode, we delve into the results of the UK's first hydrogen CfD, HAR1, where 11 winners have a total electrolyser capacity of 125MW — with an ambitious timeline targeting FID by 2024 and operational status by 2025. We then shift focus to Estonia's burgeoning offshore wind sector, highlighting the 1.4GW Liivi 2 area, where a joint venture …

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Race Isn’t Real. The Census Should Reflect That. 42:58

5M ago42:58

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… cen-suspicions. We’re a little over six years away from the next national census. It’s understandable that this might not be at the top of your mind, but for a small group of academics and activists, it absolutely is. Race isn’t a real thing, scientifically speaking. But we still live in a heavily racialized socie…

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New look, new direction, new year 33:37

5M ago33:37

33:37

In this episode, we bring you the full story of inspiratia's rebrand and the launch of our new website. This marks a milestone for us with a renewed focus on becoming the energy transition specialist. The rebranding emphasises our commitment to informing, influencing, and inspiring our audience through innovative, educational, and advocacy-driven c…

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The Oppressed Still Have Moral Duties 33:23

5M ago33:23

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… atrocities beget atrocities. The war in Gaza is ongoing, and brutal – and on this show we’ve discussed whether you, as an observer, have a responsibility to speak out about it… or to even choose a side between Israelis and Palestinians. This week, we take a different angle: who has a responsibility, in war, to do …

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Psychiatry Alone Can’t Heal You Completely 41:24

5M ago41:24

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… great, but not enough. Mental health is on a lot of minds as we enter the holiday season — a time when we know many people struggle. So this week, we talk candidly about what it means to treat mental illness… and what it should mean, if we want that treatment to be effective, long-lasting, and sensitive. Spoiler: …

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Tenders, funds and nuclear setbacks 23:41

5M ago23:41

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In this episode, we delve into the critical updates in the global offshore wind energy sector. Leading with Norway's recent strides, we examine the shortlisted bidders for the Sørlige Nordsjø II offshore tender, announced by the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. We also scrutinise why Danish developer Orsted has announced its withdrawal f…

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