Best Peter Doran Podcasts (2024)

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Shari Doran and Jane Hajduk - Thee Third Act 27:41

3d ago27:41

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Dr. Bill welcomes two special guests—Shari Doran and Jane Hajduk dive into their journey through life's acts and their latest venture, Thee Third Act, a series that humorously tackles menopause. They recount how college friendships blossomed into creative partnerships in Hollywood, leading them to write and produce together. "Thee Third Act," they …

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Ep.88: Guest episode with Friska Wirya - Top 50 Change Management Thought Leader | TEDx Speaker | #1 Best-Selling Author 1:09:28

4d ago1:09:28

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In episode 88, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Friska Wirya: Top 50 Change Management Thought Leader | TEDx Speaker | #1 Best-Selling Author "The Future Fit Organisation" Friska is a change and transformation expert for nearly a decade, obsessed with all things organisational change. She’s led change programs influencing up to 23,000 people…

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Kohei Saito on degrowth communism. 1:04:59

4d ago1:04:59

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We've spoken to alot of degrowthers on this show, all coming from slightly different angles on the problems facing the planet. This week we are heading to Japan, to hear from one of the most prominent thinkers on Marx, to see how marxism and degrowth are really singing on the same hymn sheet. This week on the show Ads and Andrew are joined by Philo…

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Sarah McTaggart of Transviolet 21:48

9d ago21:48

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Meet Sarah McTaggart, a musician who began in church choirs before studying animation in college, shares her journey from open mic nights to leading Transviolet - a band that soared after Katy Perry tweeted about their song "Girls Your Age." Sarah met her husband Chris through music; they taught each other piano and guitar respectively. Their passi…

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82 | The Wisdom of the Ancients (feat. Jakub Grygiel) 54:45

15d ago54:45

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What do classical authors have to teach us about the global brawl that is international affairs? Catholic University professor, Jakub Grygiel, joins hosts Mike Doran and Peter Rough to provide the historical context behind the show's new exploration into "real-realism."By Hudson Institute

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Why are cars getting so much bigger? Finance, Loans and Debt with Dr Tom Haines-Doran 58:22

19d ago58:22

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50% of all new cars are SUV's, which may come as a surprise to you, considering the various noises around the world about moves to green transport. Is this just people with more disposable income wanting bigger cars, is it for the prestige? Or do car companies need you to buy bigger? This week on the show Lucy and Andrew are joined by political eco…

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81 | Exploring Our New Worldview: "Real-Realism" 24:18

22d ago24:18

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After internal dialogues revealed that the team was feeling a bit "strategically rudderless," hosts Mike Doran and Peter Rough sit together to launch a new thesis for Counterbalance. Together they explain what's wrong with foreign policy "experts" today and why an interest-based foreign policy is needed over the dominant, but flawed, values-based o…

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80 | Can the US Withstand An Economic Standoff with China? (feat. Jonathan Ward) 39:48

29d ago39:48

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Hudson Senior Fellow Jonathan Ward joins co-host Peter Rough to discuss his new book The Decisive Decade: American Grand Strategy for Triumph Over China. In his book, and during the episode, Ward lays out how the US gave up many of its economic advantages while allowing China's rise. Thankfully, according to Ward, it's not too late to reverse cours…

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XR founder Roger Hallam on revolution and climate movement strategy 1:00:50

1M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

When people think about environmentalists, the next words they probably say are, "Oh, like Extinction Rebellion?" The impact of XR on the the climate movement probably can't be over stated. From ubiquitous association to the effects on organising practice, Extinction Rebellion has been at the forefront of climate action for the last five years. In …

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79 | The Facts: Is Ukraine Losing? Can It Still Win? (feat. Peter Rough) 41:32

1M ago41:32

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Is Ukraine losing? Can it still win? Where does international support stand now, and where will it be going forward? Host Peter Rough addresses these questions and more having just returned from an overseas study trip to Moldova and Ukraine. Mike Doran joins him to discover what Peter saw, heard, and learned from his travels.…

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Ep.87 - Reboot Guest episode with Dr Brock Bastian 1:13:11

1M ago1:13:11

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In this reboot episode from 2021, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Dr. Brock Bastian - Professor, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne. Brock is a social psychologist whose research focuses on pain, happiness, and morality. His book, The Other Side of Happiness, was published in January 2018. Brock completed hi…

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Zack Polanski - Deputy Leader of the Green Party 1:09:10

2M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gndmediauk Twitter: @gndmediauk Instagram: gndmediauk This week on the show we are joined by the Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, Zack Polanski. We discuss how Zack ended up in the Green Party, what makes the party different from Labour, what would a Green Party in Government…

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Ep 86: Reboot guest episode with Comedian Tamara Campbell (AKA Kiki Bittovabitsch!) 1:12:34

2M ago1:12:34

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In this reboot episode from 2021, The Occupational Philosophers chat with glorious, amazingly talented, and hilarious comedian and performer Tamara Campbell. Tamara has literally performed all over the world: 23 countries in 6 different languages for over a million people in her 18-year career. Tamara believes that "laughter should be a force for g…

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Peter Schoeder's Journey to Success: From Denmark DJ to Tech Entrepreneur 25:10

2M ago25:10

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This episode's guest is Peter Schroeder. Here are some of the highlights of the podcast with host, Dr. Bill Dorfman. Peter Schroeder - Danish native who started as a DJ at age 9. Progressed from party gigs to international club events; became one of Denmark’s top DJs. Founded his own record label before venturing into technology entrepreneurship. H…

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Green energy has never been cheaper, so why aren't we transitioning faster? With Brett Christophers 1:01:30

2M ago1:01:30

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If there is any one word that is synonymous with tackling climate change it is “electrification”. Yes, getting off fossil fuels and taking the majority of CO2 out of our economy are the goals of many working on the climate, but if there was one silver bullet for the climate movement its generating more clean electricity. Renewable forms of energy h…

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78 | US-Israel: Will Biden Recognize a Palestinian State? (feat. Gadi Taub) 47:57

2M ago47:57

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On this special edition of Counterbalance, co-hosts Mike and Peter are joined by Israeli intellectual Gadi Taub. Mike and Gadi recently started the Israel Update Podcast with Tablet magazine. This week on Counterbalance, the trio discuss the Biden administration’s attitude towards the war in Gaza, including the president calling Israel’s response i…

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Ep.84 - Reboot guest episode with Dr Peter Lovatt (AKA Dr Dance!) 1:35:59

3M ago1:35:59

1:35:59

As they take a quick break to record new episodes, The Occupational Philosophers wanted to reshare one of their favourite guests and their very first with Dr. Peter Lovatt. Dr Lovatt is a Dance Psychologist, multi TED speaker and best selling author, who through his work on the psychology of movement and dance, is more widely known as 'Dr. Dance'! …

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77 | Taiwan 101 (feat. Peter Rough) 42:41

3M ago42:41

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This week, host Michael Doran is joined by co-host Peter Rough, senior fellow and director of the Center for Europe and Eurasia at Hudson Institute. Peter offers an overview of his recent visit to Taiwan and discusses with Mike his thoughts on Beijing's increasing economic and military pressure on Taipei. The duo also talks about the current state …

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"The Rich Need to Pay for Climate Action" Kevin Anderson on climate change and inequality 55:54

3M ago55:54

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It's our yearly stock take, where are we now in the fight to save the planet, and what do we need to do, to make progress faster? Friend of the show Professor Kevin Anderson joins us to cut through the crap and get the heart of the matter. Kevin is the chair of energy and climate change at the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (…

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76 | October 7 Was an Intelligence Failure for Israel and the US 49:55

3M ago49:55

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Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel was a clear intelligence failure, but for whom and in what ways? Counterbalance co-hosts Mike Doran and Peter Rough are joined by Hudson colleague Ezra Cohen, who, fresh off a trip to Israel, provides his view on what led to the failure of intelligence we now know as October 7. A former Pentagon official, Ezra als…

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Ep. 83 - In the wild with Dr Barbara Doran 10:50

3M ago10:50

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In this short 'in the wild' episode, Simon (one-half of The Occupational Philosophers) connects with Dr Barbara Doran, Director of Strategic Innovation and Creative Intelligence live from the World Building Studio Day at the University of Technology (UTS) In the episode, they explore: The importance of a transdisciplinary approach to solving comple…

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75 | The Future of Zionism and the Israel-Hamas War 44:59

3M ago44:59

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This week, host Peter Rough is joined by co-host Michael Doran, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at the Hudson Institute. They recap Mike's recent trip to Israel, and why he thinks the war that sparked by the October 7th atrocities is actually a war for the future of Western civilization. Additional…

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NASA scientist Peter Kalmus on how we can beat climate change in five years. 57:03

3M ago57:03

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You would be very hard pressed to say 2023 was not an awful year for natural disasters and climate related tragedy. Wildfires in Canada and the US, extreme flooding in Bulgaria and Bangladesh, and record breaking heatwaves in Northern Africa and the Mediterranean. When the science is pointing in this direction, of destruction and chaos and those in…

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74 | The Future of Taiwan, ROK-DPRK Relations, and the Threat of War 46:47

3M ago46:47

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This week, co-hosts Mike Doran and Peter Rough are joined by Allison Hooker, seasoned Asia hand with extensive experience working on issues relating to the Korean Peninsula and the broader Indo-Pacific, including Taiwan. The trio discuss key developments to watch out for in the year to come, beginning with Taiwan’s presidential election that gave t…

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73 | The Origins of Hudson, and Abe's Transformation of Japan 49:28

4M ago49:28

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Peter Rough talks this week with Ken Weinstein, Hudson’s Japan Chair and former president and CEO of Hudson. Peter and Ken talk about Hudson’s founding and the instrumental role Herman Kahn, Max Singer, and Wally Stern played in making it what it is today. The two also delve into the role Shinzo Abe played in transforming Japan’s foreign and securi…

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The Mineral Politics of the Just transitions with Thea Riofrancos 1:06:41

4M ago1:06:41

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To say the modern world is dependent on materials we dig out of the ground is an understatement. From the lithium in your phone battery to the cup you're drinking your tea in, mining and mineral extraction play a vital part of how survive on earth. With the race to get off fossil fuels, and electrify our entire transport network kicking off, depend…

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Ep. 82: Guest episode with Dr Cyndi Burnett - Author, Academic & Creative on a mission to infuse creative thinking into every classroom around the world! 1:12:27

4M ago1:12:27

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In Episode 82, The Occupational Philosophers chat with the amazing Dr Cyndi Burnett - Author, Academic and Creative on a mission to infuse creative thinking into every classroom around the world! Dr Burnett has studied, taught, and written about both the art (expression) and the science (problem-solving) of creativity for the last 25 years. As an a…

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2023 Xmas Special "I was a very reactionary child" 34:22

4M ago34:22

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2023 is over and the battle for 2024 is about to begin. It's the end of the year so gather round the wireless to hear Ads, Alex, Lucy and Andrew discuss where we are at a end of 2023 and guess which of us had some very strong one nation Tory opinions as a child. Have a fantastic Christmas and see you in 2024. Support the Show.…

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72 | China’s Hobbled Economy (feat. Thomas Duesterberg) 44:04

4M ago44:04

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For decades after its accession to the WTO, China got rich, and the average Chinese citizen became accustomed to a certain rise in living standards. Now, with Xi Jinping undermining the most innovative parts of China’s private economy and further centralizing power, China’s economy is stalling. Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Thomas Duesterberg join…

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71 | Anti-Zionism, Soviet Propaganda, and the Left (feat. Izabella Tabarovsky) 44:10

4M ago44:10

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Host Mike Doran is joined this week by Izabella Tabarovsky, the Kennan Institute senior advisor on regional partnerships and programming at the Wilson Center. They explore the origins of anti-Zionism by examining the evolution of Soviet anti-Zionist propaganda and its effects on Israel and the Middle East. How did Soviet anti-Zionist propaganda tar…

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A Conversation with Daniel Gestetner 27:17

5M ago27:17

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Daniel is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of technology, retail and consumer goods experience. The past few years have been spent focused on Digital Disruption and E-commerce + omni-channel businesses in consumer goods industry In 2017 Daniel was part of the founding team of Byte - a Direct to Consumer Dental Aligner Brand. The team buil…

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Ep. 81 In the Wild with Dr.Samuel West at the Global Innovation Forum, London 48:04

5M ago48:04

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In this special, 'In the Wild' episode , The Occupational Philosophers get out of the studio (well, one of them does) to have a nice, cosy fireside chat in a London pub, with Dr Samuel West, a previous guest on the show - Samuel was in London attending the Global Innovation Forum, and as well as speaking about the topic of failure, he had a travell…

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70 | Matt Karnitschnig on the Reporter’s View of Europe 46:58

5M ago46:58

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Veteran reporter Matt Karnitschnig, POLITICO’s Chief Europe Correspondent, joins the podcast to discuss the differences and similarities between European and America media. Matt, Peter, and Mike also delve into Germany’s approach to foreign affairs and view of the world, with special attention on Berlin’s approach to relations Russia and Iran.…

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Michael Schonbuch - Trial Lawyer 27:39

5M ago27:39

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"I'm an advocate for Gentle Anarchy" Supporting Bees and Insects in Ireland. 1:08:46

5M ago1:08:46

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The worlds biggest climate negotiations are happening as you read this, in Dubai at COP28. The President of COP has just said "There is no scientific basis for climate change" ...... I think its time to take a breather, go outside and hangout with nature, and think a little locally. This week Ad's is joined by Paul Handrick aka "The Bee Guy". Paul …

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69 | Offensives, Escalation, Offramps, and the Way Forward in Ukraine (feat. Luke Coffey) 42:32

5M ago42:32

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This week, Peter and Mike are joined by one of Washington’s foremost experts on US policy and strategy towards Ukraine, Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Luke Coffey. The trio take a wider view of this year’s Ukrainian counteroffensive, discuss the Biden administration’s fears of escalation, and talk about how to enable Kyiv to prevail on the battlefi…

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LEAP Week 2023 Spotlight: Beverly D'Angelo 45:59

5M ago45:59

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Beverly D'Angelo is an American actress who starred as Ellen Griswold in the National Lampoon's Vacation films (1983–2015).[1] She has appeared in over 60 films and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role as Patsy Cline in Coal Miner's Daughter (1980), and for an Emmy Award for her role as Stella Kowalski in the TV film A Streetcar Name…

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LEAP Week 2023 Spotlight: Chris, Michelle and Shane 54:48

5M ago54:48

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Retrospective of different career paths from professionals at LEAP 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dr. Bill Dorfman®

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How Green Colonialism Damages the Arab Region 1:06:46

5M ago1:06:46

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The world’s attention right now is focused on the desperate situation in Gaza. This human catastrophe has major ramifications for the wider Arab region encompassing North Africa and the Gulf States, an area that is also at the heart of fossil capitalism and thus an important region when it comes to turning the planet away from hydrocarbons and clim…

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68 | The Explosion of Antisemitism in Europe and the United States 37:20

5M ago37:20

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Anti-Semitic incidents in the West have significantly increased since the October 7 massacre in southern Israel by Hamas. Daniel Schwammenthal, director of the AJC Transatlantic Institute, joins co-hosts Peter and Mike this week to discuss the root causes of antisemitism and its manifestations in both Europe and the US.…

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Ep.80 - Inbetweeners - So, just checking, what is Philosophy (and why do I need some?) 21:56

5M ago21:56

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In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers discuss “What is Philosophy”, after a teenager asked Simon that very question and he struggled a little to answer! He set off to explore and their conversation together highlights just what he uncovered: How ChatGPT can help Philosophy sound cool to a 14-year old teenager Some …

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Jim Kwik - Expert on Speed Reading & Brain Optimization 34:15

5M ago34:15

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Jim Kwik is an internationally acclaimed authority in the realm of brain optimization, memory improvement and accelerated learning. With over 30 years of experience, Jim has dedicated his life to helping people tap into their brain’s full potential. From overcoming learning challenges after a childhood brain injury, Jim embarked on a journey with t…

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WCV2 NY Communities for change "Let's not replace Oil Barons' with Solar Barons'" 1:03:48

6M ago1:03:48

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For the final episode of this season of Working Class Voices, it's time to end with some real inspiration. Ad's sits down with Alice Hu (@tweetsbyANH) of New York Communities for Change (@nychange), a working class community action group. Alice explain's how they organised across the issues of immigration, housing and good jobs to be more effect cl…

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67 | What China Wants in Europe and the Middle East (feat. Miles Yu) 39:48

6M ago39:48

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Why hasn’t China named or condemned Hamas? What role does China see for itself in a potential broader Middle East conflict? What is Beijing’s preferred outcome in Ukraine? This week, Director of Hudson Institute’s China Center Miles Yu joins co-host Peter Rough to discuss Beijing’s view of the war in Gaza and how the CCP envisions China’s role in E…

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WCV2 Duncan Exley "Working class campaigners want to change things" 1:10:04

6M ago1:10:04

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We're on the home stretch of season two of working class voices. This week Ad's is joined by Duncan Exley . Duncan's work helps bring class diversity to institutions and support working class campaigners. They discuss the difference between working class and middle class campaigning, How one posh friend can change your life, the power of pride and …

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A New Way To Solve Problems: Hypernomics with Doug Howarth 24:20

6M ago24:20

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Discover the mind-bending world of Hypernomics as Doug Howarth, the fearless founder of Hypernomics Inc., unearths unseen market dimensions, challenges traditional economic theories, and guides business owners through the battle of value versus demand to optimize their strategies and achieve growth. My special guest on this week's episode of Meet t…

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GND Media Live: Climate Doom to Climate Bloom with Green New Deal UK 1:23:39

6M ago1:23:39

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We all know that the Green New Deal is bold and ambitious in its vision, providing the solutions to the climate crisis that go hand in hand with solutions for social justice – a prosperous future where everyone can thrive. Tune into this recording of our Lucy speaking at a panel event, hosted by Green New Deal Groupon 26 October, exploring further …

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Ep 79 - Inbetweeners: Introducing The Parkers - A Radio Drama 7:10

6M ago7:10

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In this short, sharp inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers introduce their latest experiment, a new Radio play, The Parkers! Listen as Simon tries to convince John this is a good idea, before they lead you into the world of The Parkers with the first (and possibly last) episode. Parkers is a family run, pet care business, based in Pete…

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LEAP Week 2023 Spotlight: Chris Voss 1:06:45

6M ago1:06:45

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Chris Voss is an American businessman, author, and academic. Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator[citation needed], the CEO of The Black Swan Group Ltd, a company registered in East Grinstead, England,[1] and co-author of the book Never Split the Difference.[2] He is an adjunct Professor at Harvard Law School, Georgetown University's McDonough S…

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Ep.78 - Inbetweeners: High or low curiosity? What’s an NFC? Say what? 17:41

6M ago17:41

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In this short-ish, sharp-ish inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers explore a test for curiosity called The need for cognition (NFC) What is the NFC? It's a personality variable reflecting the extent to which individuals are inclined towards effortful cognitive activities (thanks Wikipedia) Whilst it has originally come in a longer form…

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