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Welcome to the Covexit Podcast. We bring you independent news and policy analysis about selected important issues in the aftermath of C19. Topics are to include but not be limited to electrical vehicles and sustainable food and human oriented economic development. We cover key developments from all over the world. We strive at empowering you with the best available knowledge. The podcast is hosted by Jean-Pierre Kiekens, a development economist, engineer and former university lecturer. Recen ...
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Amplified: What’s behind the rise of broadcaster–streamer partnerships? In conversation with Mark Endemaño
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45:12In this episode, Ampere speaks with Mark Endemaño, Managing Director at AlixPartners, about the rise of broadcaster and streamer partnerships. From Disney+ and ITV in the UK to Netflix and TF1 in France, we explore what has triggered this new wave of collaboration, why it matters now, and how it could reshape the future of the media landscape. Host…
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The Amp Podcast: YouTube’s Role in the Future of Television
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38:33Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Amp Podcast: Box office hits, franchises, and what's next for cinema?
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32:16With cinemas still recovering from the impact of the pandemic, this episode of The Amp Podcast dives into box office trends, the performance of major franchises (including James Bond after the Amazon takeover), and the evolving theatrical strategies of streaming giants like Netflix. Production by Rory Gooderick and Omima Elmattawaa Follow Ampere An…
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2024 in Review Part 2: Profitability, Licensing Shifts, and Content Strategies
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29:12In this episode, Ampere explores the key trends that have defined 2024 and looks ahead to what we can expect in 2025. The discussion covers profitability, licensing shifts, and content strategies shaping the future of sports, media, and gaming. This is the second part of a two-part series. Production by Rory Gooderick and Omima Elmattawaa Follow Am…
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2024 in Review — Partnerships, Advertising, and Monetisation Strategies
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32:36In the first episode of the year, Ampere explores the trends that have defined 2024 and looks ahead to what we expect in 2025. Increasing collaboration, global sports deals, and shifting business models are all discussed. This the first part of a two-part discussion, the second part will be released on Thursday 27th February. Production by Rory Goo…
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The Amp Podcast: The future of bundling and the decline of free-to-air sports
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26:42In this final episode of the year, Nick Thomas is joined by Lauren Liversedge and Minal Modha to discuss the future of streaming and sports, including the rise of bundling and the decline of free-to-air sports in Europe and its impact on fan engagement. They highlight key trends shaping 2025 and beyond. Production by Rory Gooderick. Follow Ampere A…
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The Amp podcast: The attention economy and streamers' pivot to ad tiers
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34:22In this episode, Rahul Patel is joined by Anna Kerr who discusses how in todays attention economy, formats such as TV and gaming can compete with or complement each other. Sam Nursall also joins to talk about his latest research on the strategy behind the international ad-tier rollouts of the major US-based streaming services. Production by Rory Go…
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The Summer of Sport: How is streaming reshaping major sporting events?
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37:22The 2024 "Summer of Sport" has bought viewers everything from The Olympics, Euros, Copa America, and T20 Cricket just to name a few, and while this might be great for fans... what's in it for the broadcasters showing them? In this episode we discuss how the Olympics has become increasingly streaming-focussed, and what this means for the free-to-air…
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US content spend cutbacks, anime's growing investment, and DAZN's future in France
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29:23On this episode of The Amp Podcast, we discuss the evolving face of streaming industry in the US and abroad. With the spend on original content from the major streaming services set to decline in the US, how will consumers be affected, and where can these same streamers look for growth? Also, anime has been experiencing a boom in popularity over re…
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Profiling YouTube, Apple's movie licensing strategy, and analysing churn behaviours in US customers
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40:09On this episode of The Amp Podcast, Senior Analyst Jaanika Juntson analyses YouTube's unique position in the entertainment market, Research Manager Rahul Patel looks at why Apple TV+'s recent licensing of 50 movies onto its service is a significant move for the streamer, and finally Research Manager Dan Monaghan discusses churn and resubscriber beh…
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How are streamers and broadcasters’ adapting their international strategies?
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31:14Over the last few years, uncertain economic conditions and changing viewing habits have forced streaming services and broadcasters to evolve their international strategies. This episode of The Amp Podcast explores how Disney+, Canal+, and the BBC are rethinking their spend on international content, exploring consolidation, and looking for creative …
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Streaming's path to profitability, and Netflix's bold bet on WWE rights
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26:29On this episode of The Amp Podcast Minal Modha talks to Guy Bisson about streaming's path to profitability, and to Rory Gooderick about Netflix's recent deal with the WWE and what its future in sports looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2024 trends in content licensing and commissioning
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35:25The past year has seen studios and streaming services shift their attention towards revenue growth and profitability, a move which has had significant impacts on how these companies approach their content. In this episode of The Amp Podcast, Nick Thomas sits down with Fred Black, Hannah Walsh and Lottie Towler to discuss the trends in content commi…
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Netflix's gaming strategy, and analysing investment trends in the sports and gaming industry
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36:26In this episode Senior Analyst Joe Hall discusses Netflix's gaming strategy, and what the streamer might be planning with its new venture. Also, Piers Harding-Rolls looks at investment activity in the gaming industry, and Dan Harraghy analyses the increasing fragmentation of sports rights deals. Production by Rory Gooderick. Follow Ampere Analysis …
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Renault Ampere CEO Luca de Meo Outlines Bold Vision for Electric Vehicles
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13:54When one thinks about electric vehicles, one thinks immediately about Tesla and Elon Musk. This has been so for the past 15 years. Musk’s vision for EVs is dominant and extremely influential. But there is now a new, and important, voice, in the person of Luca de Meo, who is the new CEO of the Renault Group and its EV Ampere division. The two CEOs h…
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Tesla CyberTruck versus Dacia Sandero: Let’s Compare the Incomparable! Let's Compare Apples & Oranges!
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23:53Today, what about comparing the incomparable? What about comparing apples and oranges? What a weird idea you will say! So let’s explain. Both apples and oranges contribute to your nutrition. They largely fulfill the same function. When it comes to cars, we need to think about their main function, which is to bring yourself and passengers, possibly …
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Let’s Talk EVs! A New Series of Talks with Dan & JP
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45:45This new series of talks with Dan McTeague & Jean-Pierre Kiekens is about electric vehicles and their multiple implications for energy, mobility, affordability, economic development and public policy. While electric vehicles are being vigorously promoted by governments, particularly in North America and in Europe, the implications of this rapid tra…
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New Report Unmasks the "True Costs of Electric Vehicles"
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3:52Over a 10 year period, the report finds that EV ownership would cost a staggering $48,698 more without the billions of dollars of governmental favors to manufacturers and owners. The report estimated at US$17.33 per gallon the “true cost of fueling an EV, including extra charging costs and subsidies.” See article and report link at: https://covexit…
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Theatrical's role in content monetisation
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37:44In the latest edition of The Amp Podcast, we discuss all things theatrical, and content monetisation. What is the current state of the global theatrical market in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic? How has this been impacted by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes? And how can a theatrical run be used to promote content before its made available on stream…
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Now is the Time for Sodium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles!
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17:57Recent progress with Sodium-Ion batteries makes them suitable for electric vehicles, with decisive advantages over existing technology. Production of EVs with these new batteries has started in China. This podcast episode explores this extremely important development for mobility. Here is the Substack article's last section, offering concluding rem…
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Saving the CyberTruck -- My 2 Cents to the World's Richest Man
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48:49“We dug out our grave with CyberTruck” declared Elon Musk just days ago. This baffled many, yet did not come as a surprise to others. It’s nearly 4 years ago that the vehicle was unveiled. There was huge excitement at the time. Imagine: an electric truck, with a completely novel look, a decent range and competitive pricing. But while there is still…
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EV & Car Park Fire Risk Report: Key Findings & Implications
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22:44In the aftermath of the Luton airport car park fire catastrophe, let's have a look at a recent detailed report about fire risk and possible mitigation measures. The report, titled “Covered car parks - fire safety guidance for electric vehicles,” produced by consulting firm Arup on behalf of UK’s Department for Transport, and published this July 202…
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Practical Advice if You Get Caught into a Car Park Fire or if Your Vehicle Catches Fire
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9:03Australian Auto Expert John Cadogan just released an extremely informative video, with practical advice about what to do in case you get caught into a car park fire or if your vehicle catches fire. Here is the transcript of his video, starting at minute 22, which you should really watch, as his practical, down to earth advice, is full of common sen…
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Considerable Market Uncertainties for Electric Vehicles in North America
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39:19We dive here into market considerations. What will the market for EVs look like in the US and Canada in the next years. Will the market demand exist for a massive EV industrial development in Ontario? The Canadian automotive sector, which is mostly located in Ontario, has always been highly dependent on the existence of a strong market, and of cour…
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The EV Push in Ontario, Canada - An Analysis - Part 1
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34:12There is a massive push for electric vehicles in Ontario, with billions and billions of taxpayers money being poured into them. But does that make any sense? Let's attempt to figure this out. This analysis focuses on Ontario, but is to varying extents applicable to other jurisdictions, as the push towards EVs is found not only in Ontario and Canada…
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Electric Vehicles Emit More CO2, Not Less !!!
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30:28The key argument advanced by the proponents of electric vehicles is that they greatly reduce CO2 emissions. However, this doesn't seem substantiated, and this has major public policy implications. When you read the writings of organizations promoting a bold, rapid transition towards electric vehicles, the core argument is the reduction in CO2 emiss…
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After all, range anxiety is well known when it comes to electric vehicles. And the industry is working hard to improve ranges, we hear. So why bother? It wasn’t serious academic articles but rather some videos, gleaned here and there on the web, that brought me to write this post, a bit for the fun, but also to illustrate the very peculiar situatio…
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Are Electric Vehicles a Solution? Executive Summary
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23:17There is presently a massive push in many countries, in the EU, North America and elsewhere, to increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) and to progressively phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This massive push relies on massive subsidies, stringent regulations and sometimes protectionist measures, as EVs presently are not c…
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The streaming shift: Exploring the rise of FAST channels
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35:57In this special edition of The Amp Podcast, Executive Director Richard Broughton sits down with Valerio Motti, VP of FAST Channels at Fremantle, Marion Ranchet, founder of The Local Act Consultancy, and Ampere's Dan Monaghan, to discuss all things FAST (that's free, ad-supported streaming TV). We discuss the origins of this new service, what conten…
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The future of linear and public service broadcasters
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29:52On this week's show, Alice Thorpe sits down with Cyrine Amor and Minal Modha to discuss the future strategies of public service broadcasters to retain relevance, and how viewing habits for linear and streaming are evolving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this months episode, we discuss the current and future state of the TV and streaming industry in Europe. Nick Thomas talks to Sam Young about the battle over theatrical release windows in France, Neil Anderson about consolidation in the TV industry across Europe, and finally Jaanika Juntson discusses SkyShowtime's recent rollout in Europe. Produ…
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What does the future hold for SVoD and BVoD?
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41:30In this months episode, we talk about the future of SVoD and BVoD. Minal Modha talks to Fred Black about the recent downturn in commissions in the US, Richard Cooper about the recent stagnation of streaming services in the US, and finally Lottie Towler about her recent work on how BVoD's can better compete in this market. Production by Rory Gooderi…
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Are streaming services content with their content?
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23:56In this special episode of The Amp Podcast, we travel across the pond to our office in Los Angeles to discuss all things content. Executive Director Guy Bisson is joined by Ben French and Christen Tamisin to discuss the value of content on streaming services, and the evolving content strategies of HBO Max, Disney+ and Hulu. Hosted on Acast. See aca…
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Film awards data, movie windowing strategies and ad-loads on streaming services
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30:28In this episode we look at the different monetisation strategies used by studios in the film industry. With the Oscars right around the corner, Joe Hall talks through his recent research into award data, Alice Thorpe talks about her insights into movie windowing strategies, and finally Peter Ingram details the advertising loads on Netflix and Disne…
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2022 and beyond: Key trends across TV, Games, and Sports.
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33:50In our first episode of 2023, we look back at the key trends that defined 2022 in the media, games, and sport industry, whilst also directing our gaze forward to what the industry can expect in the year ahead. Ed Border is joined by Lottie Towler, Fred Black, Ben McMurray and Louise Shorthouse to discuss these trends. Production by Rory Gooderick. …
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Netflix’s ad-tier, SvoD cancellations and the demographic skew of US streaming content.
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23:45Toby Holleran is joined by Orina Zhao, Olivia Deane and Josh Rustage. Orina discusses Netflix's new ad-supported tier and analyses the factors that influenced its price across the various launch markets. Olivia talks about recent trends in content commissioning and cancellations for some of the major streaming services. Finally, Josh discusses the …
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How are streaming services adapting their content strategies to grow?
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35:20Nick Thomas is joined by Rahul Patel, Mayssa Jamil and Jack Genovese. Rahul discusses the weaknesses of Netflix's movie strategy compared to its TV series offering. Mayssa looks at the rise of big-budget franchises funded by the global streaming services. Finally, Jack details the role of sports rights in the streaming wars, and why we shouldn't ex…
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Cross-media IP, European PSB funding & EPL revenue distribution
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38:03Ed Border is joined by Lottie Towler, Neil Anderson and Daniel Harraghy. Lottie discusses how movie and TV franchises have been over lapping with games industry IP. Neil looks at the decision in France to scrap the TV licence fee, and what this might mean for the future of PSB funding across Europe. Finally, Dan explores the distribution of TV reve…
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The opportunity in women's sport, games vs. video & global data usage in 2021
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24:05Richard Broughton is joined by Minal Modha, Louise Shorthouse and Hazel Ford. Minal discuss the growth of women's sport, debunking some of the myths around its fan base and uncovering the opportunities after England's win the Euros. Louise looks at the attention economy and the relationship between online video and games. Finally Hazel discusses gl…
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Netflix account sharing, streaming renewals & BBC Three move to linear
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40:09Fred Black is joined by Izzy Charnley, Olivia Deane and Tom Hope-Stone-Bell. Izzy discusses account sharing at Netflix, looking at the demographics and content preferences of account sharers and how this issue affects the wider sector. Olivia looks at streaming renewals which have recently hit an all time high in the US. Finally, Tom outlines BBC T…
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Netflix driving new audiences to F1, the most influential content & the impact of award ceremonies
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38:12Lottie Towler is joined by Minal Modha, Rahul Patel and Peter Ingram. With the new season of Netflix's Drive to Survive round the corner, Minal investigates the impact Netflix has had on F1 audiences and how Netflix has benefitted from the partnership. Rahul discusses the 'influence score' created by Ampere to observe what the most culturally influ…
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Dr. Peter McCullough & Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche - the Anniversary Interview
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43:00This is the anniversary interview of the landmark session we convened with Dr. Peter McCullough and Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche in March 2021. The two distinguished experts discuss the most current developments and issues with COVID-19, vaccination and early treatment. Specifically discussed by Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche is Omicron and its implications.…
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Amplified: Visibility, sponsorship and media rights: The growth of women's sport in the UK
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33:06The Amp: Amplified is a special edition of Ampere's podcast series where we speak to voices in the industry about the latest innovations, trends and important issues in the wider media sector. In this episode, Ampere's Minal Modha is joined by Sue Anstiss MBE, CEO of Fearless Women and author of the book Game on: The unstoppable rise of women's spo…
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Dr. Shankara Chetty - Let's Talk Omicron, How to Treat It, Natural Immunity, Booster Shots & Much More
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57:13In this interview with internationally renowned Dr. Shankara Chetty from South Africa, we discuss the Omicron variant, which is taking the world as a storm. Is this variant to be feared, or could it actually be a positive development in this pandemic, as mostly inducing mild disease, yet conferring post-covid natural immunity. These are among the t…
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Mark McDonald, MD & Psychiatrist - Interview Part 2 - Covid & the United States of Fear
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40:49In this second part of the interview, Mark McDonald, MD & Psychiatrist, comments on key current issues, including asymptomatic testing; the false sense of safety given by the vaccines; virtue signalling; critical thinking; home schooling; university education; last year’s American Frontline Doctors’ event in Washington, DC; the reactions to Dr. Ste…
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Dr. Mark McDonald - Part 1 - Covid & the United States of Fear - a Psychiatric Perspective on Vaccination, Mandates & Authoritarianism
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54:41This is Part 1 of my interview with Dr. Mark McDonald, Medical Doctor and Psychiatrist from California. We discuss the imposition of unnecessary and potentially harmful vaccines to children, the passivity of the health authorities regarding the substantial safety issues associated with the injections, the mandates, the passports and other coercive …
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The shrinking SVoD window, Netflix localisation & younger demographics return to cinema
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29:11Toby Holleran is joined by Guy Bisson, Richard Cooper and Isabelle Charnley. Guy discusses the shrinking windowing timelines for licensing content SVoD. Richard explores the formula behind Netflix's localisation strategy and finally Isabelle talks about how younger demographics are spearheading the return to cinema. Production by Henry Beckwith. Fo…
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Dr. John Littell, MD - Part 2 - The Florida Covid Summit & Further Perspectives on Children Vaccination & Further Policy Changes in Florida
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37:24In this second part of our interview, Dr. John Littell tells us how the Florida Covid Summit came to life. He shares with us what were, from his perspective, highlights of the event, which attracted nearly 1,000 delegates, making it the largest C19 conference ever in the world. Dr. Littell also further comments on his hopes for concrete policy chan…
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Dr. John Littell, MD - Part 1 - Perspectives on COVID Treatments, Vaccination and Policy in Florida
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40:21In this first part of our interview, Dr. John Littell, MD, tells us here about his early days in treating COVID-19 early, about his perspectives regarding vaccination, especially of children, and about the the trends in COVID-19 policy in Florida.By JPK
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Dr. Joel Kahn: a Cardiologist Perspective about COVID-19 Therapeutics, Vaccines & Risks
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46:53In this interview with internationally renowned cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn, we discuss early outpatient treatment; adverse events such as heart attacks, pericarditis and myocarditis; risks for children, adolescents and young adults; and risks associated with altitude while flying. Dr. Kahn, who is also an expert in plant-based nutrition and longevi…
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