Best Transforming Transitional Justice Podcasts (2025)

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A Green Beret’s Journey: War, Identity, and Reinvention – SMS #142 2:28:05

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Join hosts Eddie Gallagher (@eddie_gallagher) and David Fields (@davidfields22) for an unfiltered and deeply personal conversation with Preston Breece (@prestonbreece) — a journey through grit, purpose, and the relentless pursuit of growth beyond the uniform.Preston opens up about his life as a Green Beret, sharing the formative experiences that sh…

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AI, technology and society: shaping the future together 1:33:03

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Contributor(s): Professor Cosmina Dorobantu, Marion Dumas, Professor Helen Margetts | AI is about people – the most sophisticated AI models are trained on trillions of tokens that capture human communication, behaviours, and interactions. And AI advancement affects people – it is changing our economies and societies, our interactions, our instituti…

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World Children’s Day: digital futures for children – children’s rights under pressure in the digital environment 1:31:00

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Contributor(s): Gerison Lansdown, Dr Kim R. Sylwander, Gastón Wright | In 2021, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child introduced General Comment No. 25 on children’s rights in the digital environment, marking a milestone in aligning child rights with the digital age. But what real impact has it had?Join our discussion of new in-depth research…

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Is there a Trump doctrine? Making sense of US foreign and security policy since Trump’s return to the White House 1:30:08

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Contributor(s): Professor Ronald Krebs, Katharine M Millar, Dr Luca Tardelli, Dr Boram Lee | In January 2025, Donald Trump returned to the White House. The ensuing months have been a dizzying blur for American foreign and security policy.Unprecedented U.S. import tariffs have been threatened, reversed, and imposed. Allies have been lectured and har…

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Britain in a changing world 48:51

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Contributor(s): Sir John Major | Discussing the topic, Britain in a changing world, former British Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party, Sir John Major, delivers this year’s Maurice Fraser Annual Lecture.John Major was appointed Prime Minister on November 28, 1990 and served in that position until May 1997.As Prime Minister, Sir John…

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Greece’s economic and digital transformation: in conversation with Kyriakos Pierrakakis 1:05:05

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Contributor(s): Kyriakos Pierrakakis | Join us for a discussion with Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greece's Minister of the Economy and Finance, on the key challenges shaping the country’s future.From public debt and inflation to growth and innovation, to education reform and the digital transition, the conversation will explore how past reforms and new po…

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Spreading it around: a new look at redistribution and tax 1:26:49

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Contributor(s): Professor Deborah James FBA, Dr Miranda Sheild Johansson, Dr Johanna Mugler, Dr Robin Smith | In this panel discussion, anthropologists working on redistribution and tax will present the findings of—and interrogate each other on—two recent books: Clawing Back: redistribution in precarious times, and Anthropology and Tax: ethnographi…

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America adrift: the end of the east coast foreign policy elite 1:29:29

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Contributor(s): Professor Anne-Marie Slaughter | America is undergoing rapid demographic change. By the mid-21st century, European Americans, long the country’s largest demographic group, will be roughly equal in numbers to Hispanic, African, and Asian Americans.Join us as Anne-Marie Slaughter considers the possibilities and challenges this shift p…

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Saving Britain's wildlife 1:26:57

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Contributor(s): Dr Iris Berger, Dr Luke Hecht, Dr Karen Kovaka, Matt Phelps | Britain's wildlife has been under pressure for centuries. Many of the large mammals that once inhabited these islands were driven to extinction long ago. In the twenty-first century, insect populations have collapsed by around three quarters. Is there any way back?Join us…

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Fault lines: the new political economy of a warming world 1:28:51

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Contributor(s): Professor Helen Milner | In this lecture, Helen Milner addresses why vulnerability, lived experience, and material self-interest will drive the next phase of climate politics, and what that means for diplomacy, democracy and development.In Fault Lines: The New Political Economy of a Warming World, Alexander F Gazmararian and Helen V…

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Great global transformation: national market liberalism in a multipolar world 1:05:46

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Contributor(s): Professor Branko Milanovic | Join us for this talk by Branko Milanovic about his new book, The Great Global Transformation: National Market Liberalism in a Multipolar World.Global neoliberalism is on its last legs, while a new international economic order is taking hold. Trade blocs, tariff wars, economic sanctions, and national cha…

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The growth story of the 21st century: the economics and opportunity of climate action 1:26:46

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Contributor(s): Professor Lord Stern, Professor Nicola Ranger, Dimitri Zenghelis | The world stands at a crossroads. The next decade will determine whether we avoid climate, biodiversity, and economic catastrophe – or unlock a new era of sustainable, resilient, and inclusive growth.Marking the publication of his new book, The Growth Story of the 21…

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Joyful revolution: poverty, social justice and a pioneer of participation 1:11:50

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Contributor(s): Dr Eileen Alexander, Fran Bennett, Kate Evans, Diana Skelton | Tackling poverty and campaigning for social justice must be with, not just for, people in poverty. This key insight will be explored by speakers and lived-experience activists at this event, through reflections on the life-story of pioneer Mary Rabagliati and on contempo…

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Episode 9: How Data, Analytics, and AI Can Improve Youth & Staff Outcomes 20:54

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DYS is always looking to evolve and advance its efforts to improve outcomes for the youth in our care and our staff. This conversation delves into the data the agency collects and how it’s applied to advance that mission through our Best Practices Institute. The panel includes Executive Director Dr. Jordan Argus, Policy Administrator Benita Neely, …

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Syria after Assad: a reporter’s view on a nation in transition 1:07:10

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Contributor(s): Raya Jalabi | This talk delivered by Raya Jalabi, Middle East correspondent for the Financial Times, as part of the annual Ian Black Memorial Lecture Series, will examine Syria’s fraught first year in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s fall.In Damascus, the streets hum with the prospect of returning commerce and a flurry of internat…

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Sustainability, peace and development: in conversation with Juan Manuel Santos 1:24:01

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Contributor(s): Juan Manuel Santos, Professor Mary Kaldor, Professor Lord Stern | Join Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and LSE alumnus Juan Manuel Santos and LSE academics Mary Kaldor and Nicholas Stern in a conversation to explore how we can build a sustainable, peaceful and stable world.By Juan Manuel Santos, Professor Mary Kaldor, Professor Lord Stern

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Against All Odds — Paul Slough on Resilience, Faith, and the Fight for Freedom | SMS: #140 2:20:29

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Join hosts Eddie Gallagher (@eddie_gallagher) and David Fields (@davidfields22) for a powerful and unfiltered conversation with Paul Slough (@paul_slough23) and Christin Slough (@christinslough) — a story of faith, resilience, and redemption in the face of impossible odds.Once wrongfully imprisoned, Paul opens up about his time in the military, the…

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Seeing the unseen: combining data to better understand our environment 1:30:07

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Contributor(s): Professor Claire Miller, Dr Sefi Roth | Join us as the University of Glasgow’s Claire Miller explores the statistical and data analytics approaches being developed to successfully bring different data sources together to improve environmental planning and management.We now have the potential to access more data than ever before, whi…

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How to help left behind regions and workers 1:23:50

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Contributor(s): Professor Gordon Hanson | The decline of manufacturing and the acceleration of technological disruption have concentrated joblessness in distressed regions and blocked many workers from access to good jobs. In this lecture Gordon Hanson addresses the origins of job loss, the reasons for its geographic concentration, and what we’ve l…

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Will AI free us from work? 21:43

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Contributor(s): | Will artificial intelligence cause huge unemployment? Will it free us from working? Will it replace us? In this special edition of LSE iQ, Sophie Mallett sits down with Professor Judy Wajcman, LSE’s Emeritus Professor of Sociology and one of the world’s leading voices on technology and society. Together, they explore one of the bi…

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Unlocking climate action opportunities: progress amid geopolitical turbulence 1:28:59

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Contributor(s): Dr Swati Dhingra, Dr Matilde Mesnard, Dr Luiz Awazu Pereira da Silva, Chris Skidmore, Professor Lord Stern, Sharon Yang | This event will serve as a timely preview of the upcoming UN Climate Conference (COP), offering insights into where meaningful progress can be made on international climate action.It will explore the evolving lan…

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The social safety net as an investment in children 1:27:24

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Contributor(s): Professor Hilary Hoynes | Join us for the Department of Social Policy’s Annual Lecture at which Hilary Hoynes will explore the concept of viewing the social safety net as a long-term investment in children.Traditionally, economic research has emphasised the incentive effects of tax credits and transfer programs, often neglecting the…

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Mutually assured survival: feminist solidarities amidst planetary threats 1:21:53

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Contributor(s): Dr Lyn Ossome, Professor Shirin M Rai, Dr Gloria Novović | We are beset by existential planetary threats - from environmental emergencies and public heath crises to grotesque inequalities and wars. Can global feminist solidarity and a feminist theory of social reproduction provide an emancipatory agenda that will foster the material…

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How progress ends: technology, innovation, and the fate of nations 1:24:53

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Contributor(s): Dr Carl Benedikt Frey, Professor Jane Gingrich, Professor Michael Storper | How will progress end? In this event, Carl Benedikt Frey – one of the leading scholars of technology and the economy – will discuss his new book, How Progress Ends.To appreciate why we cannot depend on any AI-fueled great leap forward, Frey offers a remarkab…

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Breaking the Chains – Nathaniel Blackburn’s Story of Recovery and Redemption | SMS: #139 1:37:21

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Join hosts Eddie Gallagher (@eddie_gallagher) and David Fields (@davidfields22) for an unfiltered and deeply moving conversation with Nathaniel Blackburn (@nathanielwblackburn) — a man whose story embodies redemption, resilience, and faith.Once trapped in a cycle of addiction and hopelessness, Nathaniel opens up about his battle with drugs, the dar…

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Technology for the public interest: preventing capture and promoting welfare 1:27:16

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Contributor(s): Professor Padmashree Gehl Sampath, Dr Laura Mann | In this lecture, Padmashree Gehl Sampath compares the trajectories of two critical technology-driven sectors, pharmaceuticals and artificial intelligence, to show how weak policy and regulatory oversight can lead to technology capture and reduce the public interest benefits from tec…

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On liberalism: in defence of freedom 1:00:40

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Contributor(s): Professor Cass R. Sunstein | Join us for this lecture by New York Times bestselling author and Harvard academic Cass R Sunstein.More than at any time since World War II, liberalism is under pressure, even siege. On the right, some have given up on liberalism. They hold it responsible for the collapse of the family and traditional va…

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The CEO: the rise and fall of Britain's captains of industry 1:27:01

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Contributor(s): Dr Michael Aldous, Professor John Turner, Dr Judy Stephenson | The CEOs of Britain's largest companies wield immense power, but we know very little about them. How did they get to the top? Why do they have so much power? Are they really worth that exorbitant salary?In their book, The CEO: The Rise and Fall of Britain's Captains of I…

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US-Iran relations under Trump 2.0: prospects and challenges 1:25:33

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Contributor(s): Dr Dana H. Allin, Dr Anahita Motazed Rad, Dr Sanam Vakil | This event will examine how a second Trump administration might reshape U.S.-Iran relations and regional security—whether through renewed maximum pressure, diplomatic engagement, or military action to contain Iran’s nuclear and military ambitions.The Middle East that Donald …

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Permission to be queer: the case for liberty 1:23:25

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Contributor(s): Professor Deirdre Nansen McCloskey | Join us in welcoming back to LSE, economist Deirdre Nansen McCloskey who will deliver this special lecture.Fear of the queer, says McCloskey, undermines our liberty every time, from the persecution of heretics and witches down to the demonization of Catholics, gays, immigrants, and trans people.T…

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Why we're getting poorer 1:26:08

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Contributor(s): Dr Cahal Moran | As the UK economy struggles along while the US seems destined for chaos, evaluating why we’re getting poorer has never seemed more relevant. Join us for this event at which LSE's Cahal Moran will talk about their new book, Why We’re Getting Poorer: A Realist’s Guide to the Economy and How We Can Fix it.Did you know …

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The Truth About Transformation – Anthony Autry’s Journey from Chaos to Purpose | SMS: #138 2:04:21

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Join host Eddie Gallagher (@eddie_gallagher) for a powerful and unfiltered conversation with Anthony Autry (@unchained_fit) — a man whose life is the definition of transformation and redemption.From a past marked by drugs, crime, and self-destruction, Anthony takes us through his raw and honest journey of hitting rock bottom and rebuilding from the…

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Not just lines on a map: borders in a changing world 1:30:16

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Contributor(s): Dr Tarsis Brito, Dr Maya Goodfellow, Dr Luke de Noronha | We are joined by Maya Goodfellow, Tarsis Brito and Luke de Noronha who will each draw on their areas of expertise to discuss the implications of borders in a changing world.Borders are not just lines on a map marking geographical boundaries but are important for maintaining c…

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How to save the internet 1:16:11

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Contributor(s): Sir Nick Clegg | Join us for this special event where former British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will talk about his new book, How to Save the Internet.The global, open internet is fragmenting. As democracies seek to rein in the power of big tech, as Silicon Valley pivots to an America-first agenda, as authoritarian regimes suc…

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The promise and peril of Trump's America first 1:26:33

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Contributor(s): Professor Charles Kupchan | Donald Trump’s America First is a response to too much globalisation, too much immigration, and too many wars. But has Trump overcorrected?In this lecture, Charles Kupchan considers whether a divided America can find the middle ground over foreign policy.By Professor Charles Kupchan

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The crime of war: from the Nuremberg trial to Ukraine 1:31:57

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Contributor(s): Professor Claus Kress | Eighty years on from the start of the Nuremberg War Crime Trial in November 1945 we ask what is the future of the crime of aggression after the creation of the ICC in 1998 and the Ukraine war?At this event, Claus Kress, a leading German academic, judge and currently Special Adviser to the Prosecutor of the In…

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Depopulation: an ethical perspective 1:23:40

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Contributor(s): Dr Luara Ferracioli | oin us for the annual Auguste Comte lecture delivered by Luara Ferracioli, a leading thinker on the philosophy of immigration and the philosophy of the family.Reduced birth rates in key economies could lead to population collapse by 2100. Demographic change disrupts retirement systems, income distribution, and …

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Terry & Chastity Wilson on Military Stories, Civilian Transition & Family – SMS: #137 1:41:06

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Join hosts Andrea Gallagher (@andrea_gallagher_) and Eddie Gallagher (@eddie_gallagher) for an honest, unfiltered, and deeply personal conversation with Chastity Wilson and Terry Wilson (@terry.m.wilson.jr).Terry, a former Green Beret, and Chastity open up about their journeys through the military, the challenges of transitioning back into civilian…

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Can human solidarity survive social media and what if it can’t? 1:27:49

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Contributor(s): Professor Nick Couldry, Baroness Beeban Kidron | Drawing on his recent book, The Space of the World, Nick Couldry will reflect on the global space of social communications and interaction that has been constructed over the past three decades through a commercialized internet and digital platforms whose business model depends on extr…

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Racism and racial justice: 40 years on from the Broadwater Farm riots 1:35:36

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Contributor(s): Sharon Grant, Dr Clive Chijioke Nwonka, Dr Roxana Willis | Join us to explore the legal, political and community-based racial justice work that emerged 40 years ago from the Broadwater Farm riots, examining methods of resistance that continue to address present-day questions of race, racism and social inequality.On 6 October 1985, T…

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How AI is helping - and harming - animals 1:23:43

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Contributor(s): Professor Kristin Andrews, Dr Leonie Bossert, Jane Lawton, Dr Jeff Sebo | Learn more about the Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience, a new LSE initiative committed to making sure technological change works for - rather than against - the interests of other species.Would you trust a device that claimed to translate your dog or c…

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Episode 8: Keeping Youths Out of the Justice System from the Front to Back End 26:42

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We hear from the people in DYS who oversee the agency's largest spectrum in the juvenile justice continuum. Their work ranges from the front end where they invest millions of dollars to deter thousands of youths from the justice system every year to how they walk with youths on their reentry journeys while on parole.…

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On natural capital: the value of the world around us 1:28:49

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Contributor(s): Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta | How should we measure economic progress in an age of ecological crisis?Join us for a conversation with Partha Dasgupta, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Cambridge, as he discusses his latest book On Natural Capital where he lays out a seminal and groundbreaking new approach to econ…

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More Than Struggle: Steve Coppi on Faith, Addiction & Redemption – SMS: #136 1:11:14

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Join host David (@davidfields22) for a raw, unfiltered, and deeply honest conversation with Steve Coppi.In this episode, Steve opens up about his life journey — from his time in the military to the battles he’s faced with addiction and the redemption he’s found through faith. His story is one of vulnerability, courage, and transformation.We dive in…

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Climate finance and investment in low-income countries 1:29:23

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Contributor(s): Melinda Bohannon, Dr Vera Songwe, Dr Sudarno Sumarto, Professor Chris Woodruff | Climate finance is a critical tool in supporting low-income countries as they face the growing impacts of climate change.These nations, despite contributing the least to global emissions, are often the most vulnerable to climate-related shocks such as e…

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Valuing nature in a changing climate: rethinking natural capital 1:29:30

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Contributor(s): Professor Juliano Assunção, Jim Leape, Professor Rohini Pande | As climate change accelerates, the economic case for protecting and investing in natural capital has never been clearer. This event brings together leading economists and policymakers to explore how the degradation of ecosystems – from forests and wetlands to oceans – i…

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Investing in our future: COP30 and the sustainable growth agenda 1:32:24

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Contributor(s): Professor Patrick Bolton, Professor Michael Greenstone, Sherry Rehman, Professor José Scheinkman | As the world prepares for COP30 in Brazil, this event provides a forward-looking platform to explore priorities, challenges, and opportunities for accelerating and aligning climate ambition with sustainable economic growth.As countries…

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Do we need to pay our debts? 28:34

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Contributor(s): | Exploring the reasons people might find themselves with problematic levels of debt, the options open to those in financial trouble and how bankruptcy laws could be used more impactfully to the benefit of both individuals and society; this month we revisit an episode from 2023 which asks, “Do we always need to pay our debts?”It's a…

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Building Beyond Limits: Jason Becker on Entrepreneurship & Hustle – SMS: #135 1:23:52

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Join host David (@davidfields22) for a raw, inspiring, and unfiltered conversation with Jason Becker (@_jason_becker).In this episode, Jason opens up about his life as an entrepreneur — from the highs of building businesses to the lows of facing deep struggles and tragedies. His story is one of perseverance, courage, and the relentless pursuit of g…

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From USSR to the USA: Gera Rachkov’s Journey of Survival, Faith & Freedom – SMS: #134 1:28:32

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Join host David (@davidfields22) for an eye-opening and heartfelt conversation with Gera Rachkov and Lucas Gulf.In this episode, Gera shares his extraordinary journey — from growing up in the Soviet Union to building a new life in the United States. His story is one of survival, resilience, and faith, offering deep insight into the struggles and tr…