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During a year of elections, Joram Feitsma and Mark Whitehead examine the evolving relationship between politics and digital technology, with a focus on the risks posed by generative AI's capacity to swiftly create synthetic digital content.…Read more
Despite economic development, modern slavery persists all around the world. The issue is not only one of crime but the regulation of the economy, better welfare, and social protections. In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Sylvia Walby and Karen Shire, authors of 'Trafficking Chains: Modern Slavery in Society', about this growing global issue.…Read more
Janne Tienari and Paul Savage, authors of 'Moomin Management', consider how generosity shapes the ethos of the Moomin business, underpinning not just the brand but strategic partnerships and engagement with new tech and the virtual world.…Read more
On January 6th, 2021, the US Capitol attack left educators urgently seeking ways to address the event with their students. Teachers turned to news outlets, social media, and educational non-profits, yet many resources merely recapped events. Mariah Kornbluh, Amanda Davis, Alyssa Hadley Dunn, and Kristina Brezicha add to this conversation by expressing how crucial it is for brokers to serve as key supporters during politically sensitive periods. …Read more
Can the Labour government reverse the decline in volunteering? With volunteering at its lowest since 2013, addressing inequality and fostering social solidarity could be key.…Read more
Matthew Flinders, Heidi Houlberg Salomonsen, and Thurid Hustedt explore the challenges of civil servants maintaining neutrality while managing media relations. These authors raise questions about negotiating political pressures under the rise of populism, and draw on examples from the UK, Denmark and Sweden.…Read more
Simon Winlow, Steve Hall and James Treadwell, authors of 'The Rise of the Right', discuss the recent UK riots and reflect on the demanding political task of building a genuinely inclusive society and economy.…Read more
A win for Trump will have a huge impact and could act as a final nail in the coffin of liberal internationalism. Looking at the US’s friends and rivals, the ‘Global South’ and the Middle East, Cox explores the global impact of a Trump victory.…Read more
Jules Boykoff speaks to George Miller about when the Olympics first made an impression on him, why the question of what the Olympics are for matters and what makes him feel positive about the possibility of change.…Read more
Jacob C. Miller, author of 'Spectacle and Trumpism' discusses the advantage candidates like Trump gain as politics become more about entertainment and less about facts. …Read more