Podcasts

Paris 2024: why no-one wants to host the Olympics anymore

Alex interviews Greg Botwina, President of the Institute for Sport Governance (ISG), on why bids to host the Olympics have hit a historic low as Paris 2024 draws to a close.

Episode 141 of GlobalData Media's 'Instant Insights' podcast.

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UK elections: cybersecurity of voter data

Alex interviews three cybersecurity experts about concerns surrounding the protection of UK voter data, a week ahead of the 2024 General Election.

Episode 133 of GlobalData Media's Thematic Intelligence podcast.

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Human rights in Gaza - Amnesty International

Alex interviews Donatella Rovera, Senior Crisis Adviser at Amnesty International, about human rights violations in Gaza and the supply of weapons to the Israeli Defence Forces. 

Episode 125 of GlobalData Media's Thematic Intelligence podcast.

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Military emissions and the ecological impact of war

Alex interviews Doug Weir, Director at the UN-backed Conflict & Environment Observatory (CEOBS). 

What is the military emissions gap? How are the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East conflicts affecting the local environment?

Episode 107 of GlobalData Media's Thematic Intelligence podcast.

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COP28: insights on the climate crisis

Alex and Kris Cooper interview various experts attending COP28 from industries including energy, defence, finance and transport. 

Episode 99 of GlobalData Media's Thematic Intelligence podcast.

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John Benson-Smith (Klipspringer)

Alex sits down with John Benson-Smith, a former MasterChef judge and consultant chef who has worked on projects across Spain, Italy, Greece, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and dozens of UK football stadiums.

The pair discuss hospitality industry trends, issues, NHS food standards, and intercultural food service differences.

Watch here.

Chile en Liverpool: Música & Memorias (Episode 1)

First episode in a podcast mini-series produced alongside honorary fellows and academics at the University of Liverpool. Provides context on the research, Pinochet regime, Victor Jara, and the Robert Pring-Mill collection. 

Listen to Episode 1.

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Chile en Liverpool: An Interview with Antonio Cadima (Special)

Alex co-hosts an hour-long conversation with Antonio Kadima, poet, artists, and founder of Tallersol from Santiago, Chile. In Spanish, Alex, Antonio & Poppy Poole discuss Antonio's upbringing, life under the Pinochet dictatorship, his work, and the current situation in Chile. 

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Chile en Liverpool: The Robert Pring-Mill Collection (Episode 2)

Second episode in a podcast mini-series produced alongside honorary fellows and academics at the University of Liverpool. Delves into Pring-Mill's politically committed poetry and music collection from Latin America.

Listen to Episode 2. 

Chile en Liverpool: Jan Fairley - A Life in Music (Episode 3)

Third episode in a podcast mini-series produced alongside honorary fellows and academics at the University of Liverpool. Explores the impactful work of Jan Fairley in music, politics, and journalism, with a specialist focus on Chile. 

Listen to Episode 3.

'Where Are You Going Next?'

One-off feature on the 'Where Are You Going Next?' podcast by Worldwide. Topics discussed include how to travel more respectfully and authentically, overcoming prejudice, and travel in a post-Covid world. 

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