Best Jacinda Ardern Podcasts (2024)

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Xennials Ep. 7 Cool Britannia: How the UK became a global brand in the 90s 19:24

16d ago19:24

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In the seventh episode of this 10-part series, Xennials creator & host Charlotte Kan welcomes back Professor James Brooke-Smith, a leading authority on the 90s, as well as teacher of English and Film Studies at the University of Ottawa and author of ‘Accelerate! A History of the 90s’. In this episode, they discuss the highlights of the decade, zero…

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Dr. Sultan Al Jaber: The connection between AI and energy 35:01

23d ago35:01

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Dr. Sultan Al Jaber is the President of COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference hosted by the UAE last year. He's also the CEO and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), where he leads efforts to produce cleaner energy today and invests in sustainable energy solutions for the future. In this episode, Dr. Sultan shares how …

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Xennials Ep. 06 - Heating up history: The 90s, a missed opportunity for climate change 23:46

2M ago23:46

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During this episode of Xennials, host Charlotte Kan explores the pivotal decade of the 1990s with Gernot Wagner, climate economist at Columbia Business School and a fellow xennial. Together, they explore the release of the first IPCC report that sparked a global wakeup call about the escalating dangers of greenhouse gas emissions and the critical s…

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S202405 Ep13: YOU NEED FRIENDS 10:43

2M ago10:43

10:43

TOASTMASTERS, "You need friends" - a speech given by Paul O'Mahony to the Anglo-Irish meeting at the annual conference of District 71 (Ireland & UK north) in Portlaoise on Thursday 9th May 2024.By Paul O'Mahony

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Episode 5 – Generation X: Unsilencing a rebel generation 33:36

2M ago33:36

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In this episode of Xennials, host Charlotte Kan asks award-winning journalist, author and “GenXtraordinaire” Matt Potter to share the forgotten tales of a generation born in the shadow of the baby boomers. In a freewheeling discussion, they unpack the infamous label that was slapped on gen X by Time Magazine back in 1990: Lazy, indecisive, with the…

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S202402 Ep12: Cursed Be Thy Name 4:56

2M ago4:56

4:56

The pen is always heavy, when it’s months since you lifted it. The weight of the space left behind undressed, unaddressed. Time without colour, days without commas, seconds stripped asunder, drunk on the spirit of everlasting full stops. ——— This pen has a cough, the sign of an infected life lived as if there was no editor round the corner waiting.…

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Episode 4 – Inside the minds of Xennials with NY psychologist Michael Alcee 19:24

3M ago19:24

19:24

Michael Alcee, a New York-based psychologist, delves into the nuanced world of Xennials, a generation at the unique crossroads of analog and digital eras with podcast host Charlotte Kan. For him, Xennials, seamlessly synthesize, empathize, and mobilize, drawing strength from the unique fusion of analog nostalgia and digital progressiveness. This ge…

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Bill Anderson: Using AI to combat hunger 32:33

3M ago32:33

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Bayer CEO Bill Anderson considers himself a scientist at heart, a chemical engineer by training, and a lifelong student of biotechnology. Now at the helm of a 160-year-old German pharmaceutical and agriculture company, he's employing science and technology with a bold mission — Health for All, Hunger for none. In this episode, Bill discusses AI’s r…

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S202401 Ep11: Barkley Marathons - Survivors 32:42

4M ago32:42

32:42

By Paul O'Mahony

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S202401 Ep10: "60 Hours of Hell: The Story of the Barkley Marathons" with Roger Overall 35:18

4M ago35:18

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Photo Credit : Welcome to Hell. (Photo: Howie Stern)By Paul O'Mahony

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Xennials Ep. 03 - ‘It’s the economy, stupid!’ - Globalisation, monetary aches and pains, neoliberalism, Greenspan, and a medley of 90s economics 29:53

4M ago29:53

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In this episode of Xennials, host Charlotte Kan explores the dynamic decade of the 1990s, a pivotal period characterised by increasing economic growth, technological advances, and significant monetary and fiscal policies globally. We’ll discuss how these factors shaped the xennial generation, positioned between generation X and millennials. Our gue…

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Part 2 of When Jacinda Arden took custody of baby Will over Unvaxxed Blood! 37:32

4M ago37:32

37:32

The second part of Charles MacKenzie’s interview with Sam & Cole parents of baby Will who in 2022 made worldwide headlines when the New Zealand government overstepped the mark and took Will into custody because of his parent's preference that he receive unvaxxed blood along with his surgery. Please support the campaign for unvaxxed blood at our web…

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Xennials Episode 2 - Dawn of the mobile phone - from fad in the 90s to full-time fixation now with Ben Wood 24:25

4M ago24:25

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This episode of Xennials dives into the rapid evolution of mobile phones, from a mere 12 million subscriptions in 1990 to an astonishing 8.6 billion today, surpassing the world’s population. Ben Wood, chief analyst and CMO at CCS Insight and the founder of the Mobile Phone Museum, joins host, Charlotte Kan, to unpack the transformational journey of…

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Unvaxxed Blood 11:22

4M ago11:22

11:22

In this episode, Charles MacKenzie announces a new ‘one stop shop’ for anyone concerned about Covid vaxxed blood. Show links Please help Charles MacKenzie keep surviving and fighting by donating here https://gofund.me/77abc074 A one stop shop for Unvaxxed Blood here http://unvaxxedblood.com.auBy Charles MacKenzie

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S202401 Ep9: SLUGGISH DAWN 0:58

4M ago0:58

0:58

Sluggish Dawn Waking is such sweet joy, my friend, Crumpled sheets and well-worn pillows The body warm and snug. A gentle lift-off with a push A right-hand palm, the door to a well-known pit, into the landscape of a fragile core. Nostalgia for the sweet touch of night Gone the face of slumbered satisfaction. Welcome back marauded morn Enough, enoug…

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The New AI Economy 23:53

4M ago23:53

23:53

Gutenberg's invention of the printing press led to a new economy, which created a new sector of businesses, industries, and jobs. Generative AI is providing a similar opportunity today. In this episode, Brad Smith draws on the lessons from the printing press and supporting industries to illustrate how different technologies are coming together to c…

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When Jacinda Ardern took custody of baby Will over Unvaxxed Blood! 27:37

5M ago27:37

27:37

In this edition, we hear part one of Charles MacKenzie’s interview with the parents of ‘Baby W’ who made global headlines in 2022 due to him needing heart surgery and over their preference that he not receive a blood transfusion during surgery that is from a blood donor who has had a Covid injection. Show link New Zealand took custody of baby whose…

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Yves Ubelmann: Saving our heritage, one digital twin at a time 19:38

5M ago19:38

19:38

Yves Ubelmann is a technologist, artist, and architect who is on a mission to digitally preserve the world’s cultural and natural heritage. He is the founder and CEO of Iconem, a company that creates stunning 3D models of endangered sites and environments. In this episode, Brad and Yves take a boat trip through Venice, touring the subject of his mo…

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Hopes, Disillusions & Tech Acceleration - Journeying Through the 90s with Prof. James Brooke-Smith 24:59

5M ago24:59

24:59

What do Emmanuel Macron, Mark Zuckerberg, Jacinda Ardern, Rishi Sunak and Volodymyr Zelensky all have in common? They are Xennials, the last, micro-generation of ‘analogue’ children who came of age in the 1990s during peak globalisation and before the digital economy took off. In this first episode in the new series, Charlotte Kan, together with a …

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U.S. Ambassador Nate Fick: Choosing a radio over a rifle in combat 38:12

6M ago38:12

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As the United States’ first Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Nathaniel Fick is leading a tech-centered global diplomatic mission. Nate brings extraordinary depth to this important role in contemporary foreign policy – not as a career diplomat, but from a wide range of experiences: a Classics graduate from Dartmouth, a Marine l…

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Medical cruelty 36:35

7M ago36:35

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In todays episode I talk about medical cruelty and how it harms medical patients and even children and yet it’s publicly funded. Show links AFP Fact Check lied about me in this article. I never said the blood supply was currently ‘tainted’. I said my preference, like that of many medical patients, was to be able to receive a blood donation from som…

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UnVaxxed Blood begins… 23:32

7M ago23:32

23:32

Would you like the option of being able to choose what kind of blood donor you or your loved ones receive blood transfusions from for that one time you might need them? Do you want UnVaxxed Blood? Then this is the podcast for you! Charles MacKenzie has spent the past thirty years of his life exposing the infected blood scandal and to ensure people …

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UnVaxxed Blood Trailer 0:56

8M ago0:56

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Welcome to the Unvaxxed Blood Campaign, the podcast dedicated to advocating for a new blood supply for those of us who don’t want to receive blood transfusions from blood donors who've had Covid-19 injections. Your host, Charles MacKenzie, brings three decades of unwavering dedication to justice. He has fought for tens of thousands of Australians a…

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Ben Rhodes: The enduring power of language in the era of AI 32:14

8M ago32:14

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Ben Rhodes had a front-row seat to one of the great transformations of our time - how people consume and react to information on social media. From his post as Deputy National Security Advisor and speechwriter serving under Barack Obama, Ben watched, as this technology evolved from a democratizing force of the Arab Spring to a weapon used to spread…

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His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama: The journey from gaming to government 38:12

9M ago38:12

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As a young child, His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama developed his confidence and leadership skills through video games, which sparked his passion for history, strategy, and problem-solving. Today, he’s putting these skills to use as the first in the world to hold a cabinet level position on AI as the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence,…

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U.S. Ambassador Meg Whitman: Leading with the right questions 32:41

10M ago32:41

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Throughout her impressive career leading businesses, nonprofits, and now as the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman has been driven by a simple question: "What are we going to do about it?" This relentless focus on action propelled her as she transformed eBay from a fledgling startup into a global e-commerce powerhouse and guided her as CEO navig…

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Spain’s unlikely road to victory, plus the heartbreak of loving the beautiful game with Men in Blazers’ Roger Bennett 41:16

11M ago41:16

41:16

In the aftermath of Spain’s World Cup win, Brendan and Rebecca marvel at the squad’s total dominance and wonder what went so wrong for England. Then, they get into the controversy between the Spanish players and coach Jorge Vilda, why you still can’t buy Mary Earps’s jersey, and the utter absurdity of the postgame trophy presentation. ‘Men in Blaze…

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A Q&A on USWNT’s next coach, the power shift in women’s soccer, and the secret to Lindsey Horan’s ponytail 32:34

11M ago32:34

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It’s a listener mailbag! Brendan and Rebecca take questions on who should be the USWNT’s next coach, their picks for goal of the tournament, male coaches in the women’s game, netball basics, the new power centers of women’s soccer, and the secret to Lindsey Horan’s swishy ponytail. Then they look ahead to the World Cup final, and Rebecca offers up …

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Unfiltered joy and overwhelming emotions as England advances to the World Cup final 24:57

11M ago24:57

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Brendan and Rebecca dive deep into the Lionesses’ cheeky, spectacular semifinal win over Australia and shed a tear for Sam Kerr, who finally got her World Cup moment in front of a boisterous home crowd. Then the pair take a look at England’s ensuing showdown with Spain. ‘After the Whistle With Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ is presented by State Fa…

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Spain reaches the final amid conflict — as the England-Australia rivalry heats up 27:46

11M ago27:46

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Brendan and Rebecca recap the exhilarating finish that sealed Spain’s trip to the World Cup final — and sing the praises of the team’s breakout star, 19-year-old Salma Paralluelo. Then, Brendan pens a love letter to Australia as he and Rebecca look ahead to the other semifinal matchup. Plus: a reflection on how this World Cup is contributing to a s…

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The longest penalty shootout in World Cup history, plus New Zealand ex-PM Jacinda Ardern! 34:24

11M ago34:24

34:24

Brendan and Rebecca catch up on the Lionesses’s cheeky quarterfinal win, the Matildas’ epic penalty-shootout victory, and the England-Australia matchup that awaits. Then, former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern joins Brendan in person in Auckland to talk about bringing the World Cup Down Under, and to explain the intense Australia-New Zeal…

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Mia Hamm on what went wrong for the USWNT — plus, another tournament favorite’s stunning downfall 32:03

11M ago32:03

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Brendan watches his World Cup winner prediction come crashing down in Auckland as Japan falls to Sweden in a stunner. But Sweden’s victory doesn’t make the U.S.’s loss any easier to bear for him or guest Mia Hamm. The legendary soccer player joins to discuss the remarkably entertaining gameplay of this World Cup — and what really went wrong for the…

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Silver linings for the USWNT, England’s red-card controversy, plus special guests JJ and Kealia Watt 35:41

11M ago35:41

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The Round of 16 has concluded, and Rebecca’s cheeky Lionesses have squeaked through to the quarterfinals — but not without major controversy. And after having had a few days to properly process the USWNT’s loss, Brendan and Rebecca muse over Alex Morgan’s performance, the pain and promise of penalty kicks, and why Vlatko Andonovski should be fired …

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Heartbreak Down Under: watching the USWNT lose by millimeters, with U.S. soccer royalty Michelle Akers 35:08

11M ago35:08

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Immediately after the final whistle of USA-Sweden, Brendan and Rebecca reunite across the international date line to debrief about the devastating defeat. Brendan sets the scene at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, where a dramatic penalty shoot-out sealed the worst World Cup finish in USWNT history. U.S. soccer royalty Michelle Akers joins the pod to…

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Kevin Scott: Putting AI into the hands of people everywhere 33:27

12M ago33:27

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Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer, Kevin Scott, believes that for AI to benefit everyone, humans must be at the center of its development. His philosophy was shaped by his rural Virginia roots, where he belonged to a hardworking community that used creativity, perseverance, and curiosity to support each other and tackle practical challenges. In …

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What the U.S. needs to do to beat Sweden — plus, the knockout bracket no one could have predicted 26:43

12M ago26:43

26:43

No bloomin’ Germany?! Brendan and Rebecca recap the major upsets that concluded the group stage, then offer up their new predictions for the knockout rounds. And with the pivotal USA-Sweden showdown just days away, the pair give their takes on what the U.S. will need to change in order to avoid an untimely elimination. Plus: Brendan makes the trip …

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Concern and controversy over the U.S.'s ugly 0-0 draw with Portugal, with Brandi Chastain 38:55

12M ago38:55

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Still reeling from the stunning USWNT result, Brendan and Rebecca wonder how everything went so very wrong — and discuss the team’s controversial celebration at the end of the match. Two-time World Cup winner Brandi Chastain joins to diagnose the U.S.’s numerous issues and to give her unfiltered take on coach Vlatko Andonovski. Plus: Australia’s ep…

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Is the U.S. in trouble? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in after last night‘s disappointing result. 38:37

12M ago38:37

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In the aftermath of the USWNT’s 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, Brendan and Rebecca lament some confounding lineup decisions and extol the heroics of captain Lindsey Horan. Jill Ellis, who coached the U.S. to its 2015 and 2019 World Cup trophies, joins to give her take on the team’s performance and what she’d change ahead of a pivotal matchup with P…

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Group-stage surprises, stunners, and skew-whiffs with soccer insider Meg Linehan 33:38

12M ago33:38

33:38

This World Cup is well underway, and not everything has gone quite as predicted. Brendan and Rebecca recap the most unexpected moments of the tournament so far, including (of course) England’s 1-0 squeaker over Haiti. Plus, The Athletic’s Meg Linehan joins from New Zealand to give an insider’s take on the USWNT’s performance vs. Vietnam and their c…

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What to make of the USWNT’s sloppy start, with World Cup legend Julie Foudy 36:57

12M ago36:57

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A win is a win … right? Brendan and Rebecca break down a clunky and frustrating opening performance from the USWNT — as well as some curious roster decisions. World Cup legend Julie Foudy joins to offer perspective on why the match was closer than anyone expected. Plus: the magic of Sophia Smith, Alex Morgan’s crushing missed penalty, and an update…

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The Women’s World Cup, from A to (New) Z 41:06

12M ago41:06

41:06

Brendan and Rebecca are back to preview everything you need to know before the Women’s World Cup kicks off on July 20. They share hopes and dreams for their beloved USWNT and England Lionesses, pick dark horses and make winner predictions, and mull some new nickname options for the U.S. And with 32 teams in the tournament for the first time ever, B…

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‘After the Whistle’ is headed Down Under! 1:32

1y ago1:32

1:32

They’re back! Join Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso,’ and Rebecca Lowe, host of NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage, as they team up again to celebrate the 2023 Women’s World Cup. They’ll talk about all the superstars, the drama … and, of course, the Team USA women, who are hoping to secure their third World Cup win in a row. Plus,…

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First Vice President Nadia Calviño: Architecting Spain’s AI future 31:57

1y ago31:57

31:57

Nadia Calviño is a world leader who has earned a reputation for getting things done. As Spain’s First Vice President and Minister of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, she created the first national agency for regulating AI. In this episode, she explains how she rearchitected Spain’s economy to embrace AI in every sector while protecting …

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Governing AI: A blueprint for our future 42:24

1y ago42:24

42:24

AI may be the most consequential technology advance of our lifetime. Rapid advances are creating new opportunities, challenges, and questions that require the public and private sectors to come together to ensure that this technology serves the public good. In this special episode, recorded as part of an event hosted by Microsoft in Washington D.C.…

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S202303 Ep8: The Children of the Poor King & the Mean Queen 9:28

1+ y ago9:28

9:28

A story for grandchildrenBy Paul O'Mahony

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S202303 Ep7: In honour of Chinua Achebe - 5:22

1+ y ago5:22

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Reading from "Things Fall Apart" (1958) - with big thanks to my friend Ken Essien.By Paul O'Mahony

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Strive Masiyiwa: A vision to connect Africa’s greatest asset — its youth — to the world 35:36

1+ y ago35:36

35:36

At a time when most Africans had not yet heard the sound of a ringing telephone, Strive Masiyiwa, an impatient young engineer, successfully challenged Zimbabwe’s state-run telecoms monopoly to get the licenses he needed to launch Econet Wireless. The court’s decision reverberated across Africa, clearing the way for private sector operators to enter…

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Carol Ann Browne: Turning the tables on Brad Smith 34:12

1+ y ago34:12

34:12

Brad and Carol Ann discovered that riding in an autonomous vehicle as it learns to navigate the streets of London can be a bit nerve-wracking. But these hands-on experiences are crucial to understanding the impact that AI's sudden surge has on everyday life at the intersection of technology and society. In this episode, Brad's co-author, chief of s…

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S2023 Ep7: Sexual Violence - looking for herons while dog-walking 6:39

1+ y ago6:39

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By Paul O'Mahony

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Father Paolo Benanti: Finding the heart and soul of AI 31:35

1+ y ago31:35

31:35

As a young engineer, a simple question about life’s meaning directed Paulo Benanti’s journey to an unexpected destination – living in a monastery next to the Vatican. Now known as Father Benanti, he’s a Franciscan monk, but he’s also a technology and bioethics professor who advises Pope Francis on the ethics of artificial intelligence. In this epis…

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