Best Kotan Podcasts (2024)

1
Insight into living with dementia 18:35

8M ago18:35

18:35

Jakub Kotan talks to Ian about his experience of caring for his wife, Rachel, who has dementia. Ian gives an inspiring narrative of how his life has changed in the recent years. Their lives may have changed, but the affection between them remains. Ian and Rachel's surnames have been withheld to protect their identity.…

1
On financial advice to vulnerable individuals with Ian Mackendrick 15:54

1y ago15:54

15:54

Jakub Kotan talks to Ian Mackendrick, IFA and financial planner from Paladin Group. They discuss how proper financial planning can protect an individual for the rest of their life. Ian also explained that anyone would benefit from examining how our finances could protect us in the future.By Vinay Tanna & Jakub Kotan

1
What does a property lawyer do? 12:47

1+ y ago12:47

12:47

Kiran Walia, an experienced property solicitor, joins Jakub Kotan in discussing her day-to-day job. Many people don't really know what goes on behind the scenes. Jakub and Kiran also talked about the current market condition involving soaring mortgage interest rates. Prepared in partnership with Garner & Hancock Solicitors…

1
Mental Capacity 20:25

2y ago20:25

20:25

Jakub Kotan talks to Nigel George, partner at Garner & Hancock Solicitors, about mental capacity. They discuss how limited capacity can affect us and those near us. What legal instruments do we have to protect us and our assets? In partnership with Garner & Hancock SolicitorsBy Vinay Tanna & Jakub Kotan

1
No fault divorces - new era begins! 16:51

2y ago16:51

16:51

Jakub Kotan and Fleur Smith (family solicitor at Garner & Hancock Solicitors) take a look at the recent change in law. Divorcing couples in England no longer need to blame each and wash their dirty laundry in public if they wish to get divorced. Prepared in partnership with Garner & Hancock Solicitor (www.garner-hancock.co.uk)…

1
Sanctions 17:28

2y ago17:28

17:28

Daniel Flynn and Jakub Kotan look at a very topical subject of sanctions. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine we have all been hearing about various sanctions on individuals, commodities and so on. Who decides if they are just? The podcast was made in partnership with Garner & Hancock Solicitors (https://garner-hancock.co.uk)…

1
Jurisdiction 14:14

2y ago14:14

14:14

We admit that the topic looks a bit dry. Hopefully, the podcast isn't. The podcast was made in partnership with Garner & Hancock Solicitors (https://garner-hancock.co.uk) youtube.com used for audio inserts (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Sbj_rITyY)By Vinay Tanna & Jakub Kotan

1
You have been served - What to expect from court hearings 20:47

2+ y ago20:47

20:47

Daniel Flynn (head of litigation at Garner & Hancock Solicitors) joins Jakub Kotan in a discussion about going to court. What are the pros and cons of going to court? The podcast was made in partnership with Garner & Hancock Solicitors (https://garner-hancock.co.uk) youtube.com used for audio inserts (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14AZ4ICFtUY, ht…

1
How to think and write like a lawyer? 12:43

2+ y ago12:43

12:43

Vinay Tanna and Jakub Kotan take a look at thinking and writing like a lawyer. They discuss how lawyers approach solving problems. They also talk about emotions and how they get in a way of getting to the desired outcomes. The podcast was made in partnership with Garner & Hancock Solicitors (https://garner-hancock.co.uk) youtube.com used for audio …

1
Justice done online 15:56

2+ y ago15:56

15:56

Vinay Tanna and Jakub Kotan take a look at the recent changes to the way justice has been done. We have moved from court rooms to video calls. We have moved from in-person client contact to zoom calls from our bedrooms. Is the the right solution for people seeking justice? This episode was recorded in partnership with Garner & Hancock Solicitors (w…

1
Matti Anttonen: What can we learn from Finland 33:46

2+ y ago33:46

33:46

In this conversation, Mike Collier spoke to Matti Anttonen, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland about some of the things for which Finland is renowned, including its educational system, its huge role in global telecoms and its shrewd way of managing relations with its neighbors. But there's also time given to considering t…

1
What do graduates do? 40:00

2+ y ago40:00

40:00

Migration has played an important role in the economies and societies of the Baltic states over recent decades. How has this affected the worldviews and future hopes of young people? Two researchers decided to find out by asking them as part of a long-term project which is producing interesting results.…

1
Valery Tsepkalo: Building a hi-tech hub 46:11

3y ago46:11

46:11

Our guest Valery Tsepkalo is known for many reasons, including his expertise in developing technology hubs. In this interview he explains how, under his supervision, in a mere 10 years the Belarus Hi-Tech Park grew from a pilot start-up project to one of the largest IT clusters in Europe.By SSE Riga

1
Liva Zorgenfreija: A look at the current economic situation 41:39

3y ago41:39

41:39

We hear many opinions about the ongoing economic situation. Are we facing a financial crisis or not? Is there enough government support in the wake of the COVID crisis? Will we soon have high inflation? In this podcast, Līva Zorgenfreija, Chief Economist of Swedbank, answers these and other questions facing the economy.…

1
Andris Kotans: Insights in the world of investment funds 39:18

3+ y ago39:18

39:18

Andris Kotans, an experienced asset manager, explains the basics of investment funds and how they work. He talks about smart investment and why ethical decisions matter even in the highly competitive financial markets.By SSE Riga

1
Martins Kazaks: What role do central banks play? 34:23

3+ y ago34:23

34:23

Martins Kazaks, the Governor of the Central Bank of Latvia has been a student and teacher of economics for more than 20 years and became Latvian central bank governor in 2019. In this podcast he talks about the role the Central Bank plays in society, what day-to-day operations it performs and how the European Central Bank works thanks to contributi…

1
Jeffrey Sommers: The changing shape of the US economy and society 39:19

3+ y ago39:19

39:19

Professor Jeffrey Sommers has studied the US economy and society for decades. In this interview he explains how 50 years of change have led to recent unrest and current problems in the US, both economically and politically. Has 'neoliberalism' failed?By SSE Riga

1
Mark Gamsa: Gold rush on the borders of Russia and China 38:47

4y ago38:47

38:47

This week Mike Collier talks to academic and researcher Mark Gamsa about an extraordinary subject that has never been seriously studied until now – an incredible gold rush on the borders of Russia and China reminiscent of the Klondike and Yukon gold rushes, but with its own specific Eurasian characteristics. You will hear why gold mining was an imp…

1
Arnis Sauka: Can academics influence politicians? 35:51

4y ago35:51

35:51

The interactions between the very different worlds of academia and politics take centre stage this week. Arnis Sauka, co-author of some of the most influential research produced in Latvia - the Shadow Economy Index and Ficil Sentiment Index - gives concrete examples of how solid research can help produce better decisions among policymakers.…

1
Olga Kotova: Everything is possible 38:31

4y ago38:31

38:31

This week Mike Collier talks to Olga Kotova, well-known entrepreneur about one of her passions: mountain climbing. She relates some interesting tales about how she almost literally stumbled upon the pastime and the changes it made to her attitude to life.By SSE Riga

1
Ulf Andreasson: Trust - the Nordic Gold 29:27

4y ago29:27

29:27

It has been shown that social trust benefits the economy, individuals and society as a whole. Ulf Andreasson has conducted research describing high levels of trust in society as “Nordic Gold” and goes into depth explaining why this is so and whether it can last.By SSE Riga

1
Anna Andersone: How hugging could save us 34:04

4y ago34:04

34:04

In the current situation, questions about physical contact and health have taken on a new importance. In this podcast with Anna Andersone we look beyond the coronavirus to the fundamental role physical contact between human beings plays in our mental and bodily health, and how a simple hug can have a range of benefits.…

1
Zane Culkstena: Organizing a major festival from scratch 31:25

4y ago31:25

31:25

Guest Zane Culkstena has amazing organizational abilities, as her wide range of interests and professional involvements shows. In this podcast, she talks about one of her latest projects, the 'Riga Jurmala' classical music festival, which has gone from an unknown date on the calendar to prestigious international event in less than two years.…