Best Tech Policy Design Centre Podcasts (2025)

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Beijing plans major policy shifts to boost slumping economy. Plus: a heist at the Louvre 27:39

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China’s communist elites map out a political strategy to boost the nation’s ailing economy. Then: the latest following a daylight robbery of precious jewels from the Louvre. Plus: a round-up of this year's Frieze London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Kenya bids farewell to Raila Odinga at state funeral attended by African leaders 26:50

3d ago26:50

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Kenyans remember former prime minister Raila Odinga at his historic state funeral. Plus: Fashion news and why the Eiffel Tower keeps losing money despite being one of France’s most-visited monuments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Can anyone really disarm Hamas in Gaza? 34:34

4d ago34:34

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Hamas’s crackdown on rival militias puts a spotlight on the power vacuum in Gaza and deepens questions over Donald Trump’s next phase for peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Are Donald Trump and Javier Milei upstaging the IMF? 25:27

5d ago25:27

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What signals is the US president sending with talk of bailing out Argentina during a week of annual International Monetary Fund meetings? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Live from Tokyo: Osaka Expo reflections and Japan’s political shake-up 31:42

6d ago31:42

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‘The Briefing’ is live from Tokyo with Tyler Brûlé, looking back at the Osaka Expo and what it means for Japan’s future. Plus: can Sanae Takaichi really become prime minister? And: what’s behind Japan’s political uncertainty? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Prof. Jim McManus: Zooming out on prevention 57:21

7d ago57:21

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Professor Jim McManus: Zooming out on prevention In this episode, we explore prevention in its widest sense — across systems, communities and everyday life. Professor Jim McManus, National Director of Health and Wellbeing at Public Health Wales, explains why prevention remains one of the toughest challenges in health and care. He shares how poverty…

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Trump addresses the Knesset as Hamas returns all living hostages. Plus: Portugal’s local elections solidify centre-right 23:10

7d ago23:10

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The US president, Donald Trump, addresses the Knesset as leaders head to Egypt for a Gaza peace summit. Plus: Business news with Bloomberg and how Portugal’s local elections are a win for the centre-right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Gaza ceasefire comes in effect as Israeli cabinet approves historic deal 30:52

10d ago30:52

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Leila Molana-Allen, Monocle’s Middle East correspondent, has the latest on the Gaza ceasefire deal, as well as Trump’s planned visit to Israel this weekend and the expected release of hostages by Hamas early next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Why Donald Trump sent Texas National Guard troops to Chicago 32:37

11d ago32:37

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As Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago, we discuss why the Windy City has become the focus of the US president’s immigration crackdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Who’s hot, who’s not? A look at the Carney-Trump meeting and France’s ongoing troubles 32:52

12d ago32:52

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What’s happened to the world’s centre-right leaders? And are right-wing officials weaker than they seem? Monocle’s Christopher Cermak and Ed Stocker discuss the trials and tribulations of leaders from the US, Canada, France and Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Munich shines a light on Europe’s drone defences 24:56

13d ago24:56

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By Monocle

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France’s political crisis deepens as prime minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after just 27 days in office 24:39

14d ago24:39

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President Emmanuel Macron’s seventh prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, quits just hours after unveiling his new cabinet, intensifying France’s political turmoil and fueling opposition demands for snap elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Italy goes on strike after Israel blocks Gaza aid flotilla 30:46

17d ago30:46

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Italy erupts in a nationwide strike as workers and students fill the streets in solidarity with Gaza. Monocle’s Ed Stocker reports from Milan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Paris Fashion Week: Jonathan Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut 28:59

18d ago28:59

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The latest from Paris Fashion Week as Jonathan Anderson makes his womenswear debut for Dior and Eurostar unveils its first new uniform collection in more than a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The US federal government shutdown begins 28:39

19d ago28:39

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The impact of the federal government shutdown as US government services grind to a halt and the salaries of hundreds of thousands of government employees go on hold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Thailand’s new parliament outlines policies amid economic challenges 37:01

20d ago37:01

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Thailand’s new prime minister sets out plans to revive the country’s flagging economy. Plus: the latest business news and headlines from the Gulf. And: how the Chicago River cleaned up its act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Moldova’s ruling pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity wins the parliamentary election 24:56

21d ago24:56

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Moldova has voted back in the Party of Action and Solidarity in a pivotal parliamentary election, largely seen as a choice between the EU and Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Nato countries deliberate a response to foreign drones in their airspace 28:44

24d ago28:44

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Following multiple European airspace violations, we discuss how Nato countries will respond. Then: we explore what former French president Nicolas Sarkozy’s five-year sentence means for France. Plus: culture news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Why protesters are flying a pirate flag from a Japanese anime 28:55

25d ago28:55

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Why a pirate flag featured in the hit Japanese anime TV show ‘One Piece’ has become a demonstration emblem for Gen Z protesters around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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US Secret Service uncovers a network that could have disrupted the UN General Assembly 28:04

26d ago28:04

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The US Secret Service dismantles a vast telecoms network that could have disrupted the United Nations General Assembly in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Separate drone incidents shut major European airports 30:29

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Live from Zürich: Hybrid warfare fears grow after drone incidents cause disruptions at Copenhagen and Oslo airports. Plus: Burberry's London Fashion Week show. And: Why Zürich residents will have a vote on leaf blowers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Recognising a Palestinian state: the view from Asia 21:50

28d ago21:50

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As several European countries formally recognise Palestinian statehood, we explore why many Asian countries have already made the move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Donald Trump’s UK visit concludes – but how successful was it? 24:25

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As the US president makes his way back across the Atlantic, we discuss the pomp, the pageantry and the politics. Plus: London Design Festival and a new book taking Japan by storm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Protests over budget cuts sweep France as Sébastien Lecornu faces first major test 32:16

1M ago32:16

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France experiences new strikes as major unions oppose planned budget cuts by newly appointed prime minister Sébastien Lecornu. We discuss how the unrest threatens president Emmanuel Macron’s reform agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Trump administration approves first Ukraine arms aid using allied funds 32:33

1M ago32:33

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Washington restarts US arms shipments to Kyiv under a new agreement. Plus: Why Japan will not recognise a Palestinian state at next week’s UN summit and photographer Olivia Arthur on the Fujikina London 2025 festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Starmer looks to avoid pitfalls during Trump’s visit and we head to London Design Festival 24:24

1M ago24:24

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Monocle’s foreign editor, Alexis Self, explains the minefield awaiting Starmer as he meets Trump. Our fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, wraps up NYFW, while our design editor, Nic Monisse, takes us to London Design Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Problems Worth Solving

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Tech Mirror

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The Briefing

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UX Podcast

Per Axbom & James Royal-Lawson

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In Flux

Centre for Internet and Society, India

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Beijing plans major policy shifts to boost slumping economy. Plus: a heist at the Louvre 27:39

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Kenya bids farewell to Raila Odinga at state funeral attended by African leaders 26:50

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Can anyone really disarm Hamas in Gaza? 34:34

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Are Donald Trump and Javier Milei upstaging the IMF? 25:27

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Live from Tokyo: Osaka Expo reflections and Japan’s political shake-up 31:42

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Prof. Jim McManus: Zooming out on prevention 57:21

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Trump addresses the Knesset as Hamas returns all living hostages. Plus: Portugal’s local elections solidify centre-right 23:10

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Gaza ceasefire comes in effect as Israeli cabinet approves historic deal 30:52

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Why Donald Trump sent Texas National Guard troops to Chicago 32:37

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Who’s hot, who’s not? A look at the Carney-Trump meeting and France’s ongoing troubles 32:52

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Munich shines a light on Europe’s drone defences 24:56

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France’s political crisis deepens as prime minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after just 27 days in office 24:39

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Italy goes on strike after Israel blocks Gaza aid flotilla 30:46

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Paris Fashion Week: Jonathan Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut 28:59

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The US federal government shutdown begins 28:39

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Thailand’s new parliament outlines policies amid economic challenges 37:01

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Moldova’s ruling pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity wins the parliamentary election 24:56

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Nato countries deliberate a response to foreign drones in their airspace 28:44

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Why protesters are flying a pirate flag from a Japanese anime 28:55

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US Secret Service uncovers a network that could have disrupted the UN General Assembly 28:04

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Separate drone incidents shut major European airports 30:29

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Recognising a Palestinian state: the view from Asia 21:50

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Donald Trump’s UK visit concludes – but how successful was it? 24:25

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Protests over budget cuts sweep France as Sébastien Lecornu faces first major test 32:16

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Trump administration approves first Ukraine arms aid using allied funds 32:33

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Starmer looks to avoid pitfalls during Trump’s visit and we head to London Design Festival 24:24