Best Carl Lewis & Deepak Mawar Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 17 - Tales of the Migrant Academic in the Global North 52:42

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In this episode we invite Dr Olga Burlyuk and Dr Ladan Rahbari to discuss their book Migrant Academics' Narrative fo Precarity and Resillience in Europe and the trials and tribulations that migrant academics endure, whilst also revealing some hard truths about the academic environment.

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Episode 16 - The Stale Waters of Academia? with Prof. Martti Koskenniemi 52:26

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In this episode, we talk to Professor Martti Koskenniemi about his experiences as both a practitioner and an academic. From the halls of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the auditoriums of the academy, Koskenniemi reflects on his experience of academia and how it has changed for the better.…

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OWL Episode 4- Critical Race Theory... Dangerous? with Dr Jamila Mascat 8:00

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Critical race theory has received plentiful attention recently as the whole political spectrum has wrestled with this topic. Some see it as a dangerous ideology, whilst others see it as an opportunity to shine a light on the perceived structural biases inherent within society. But what actually is critical race theory and is it even dangerous? We t…

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Episode 15 - Understanding the Energy Crisis with Dr Tim Schittekatte 56:55

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In this episode, Dr Tim Schittekatte joins us to discuss the 'energy crisis'. In particular, we discuss the reasons behind the ongoing - albeit ameliorated - energy crisis (with a specific focus on Europe), spot markets and what political considerations energy crises raise for us now and in the future. Dr Tim Schittekatte is Postdoctoral Associate …

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OWL 3 - The Iranian Protest: Women, Life, Freedom - Dr Ladan Rahbari 9:16

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In this OWL episode Dr Ladan Rahbari breaks down the ongoing protest against the Iranian government to explain what the Iranian people are fighting for.

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Episode 14 - Origins of Austerity 50:12

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In this episode of the House of Wisdom podcast we are joined by Professor Clara Mattei of the New School for Social Research, to discuss the release of her book 'The Capital Order: How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way to Fascism'. We discuss the origins of austerity and the fact that it was invented to prevent the general public from…

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OWL 2 - Taking a Break is Important 12:19

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In this OWL Christmas special episode we discuss the importance of taking a break and how academics should practice this more regularly for the sake of their wellbeing.

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Episode 13 - Does the European Court of Human Rights Matter? 42:32

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Current UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman argued that the European Court of Human Rights is an interventionist, politicised, foreign court and its convention, the European Convention on Human Rights, doesn't allow the UK to 'deal with illegal migration' due to human rights claims. In this episode we interview Dr Rumyana Van Ark to review the posi…

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OWL Episode 1 - Can We Promote Human Rights Whilst Holding a Major Sporting Event? 9:34

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With the 2022 FIFA World Cup being held in Qatar, the topic of human rights has become a central conversation of interest. Dr. Daniela Heerdt joins us for our very first OWL episode to discuss how holding a major sporting event can help to promote human rights within the region and the fact that major sports organisation such as the IOC and FIFA ta…

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Episode 12 - Regulating the Perils of Loot Boxes in Video Games 45:18

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A recent report carried out by researchers at the Universities of Plymouth and Wolverhampton, found that loot boxes in video games, which are consumable virtual items which can be redeemed to receive a randomised selection of further virtual items, 'are structurally and psychologically akin to gambling'. Belgium has led the way with legislation, ba…

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Season 2 Trailer 1:52

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Welcome back to the House of Wisdom podcast! A little sneak peak in to what to expect this season.

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Episode 11 - Utopia and the Failures of International Law 1:17:35

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Like any discipline international law is influenced by a variety of philosophical ideas and ideologies. When exploring the legal system the influence of certain ideologies during specific timepoints becomes evident. When the international community is in the midst of great catastrophe, utopian ideologies seem to play a decisive role. On the other h…

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Academics Assemble I - Global Cooperation in a Post-Covid World 1:13:39

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In a covid stricken world, we have seen many instances of countries pursuing an isolationist strategy that have left us wondering how we are going to solve some of the biggest global issues. Now more than ever, countries need to come together. In this special episode some familiar faces return to discuss why global cooperation matters, the importan…

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Episode 10 - The Fight For Peace Through Nonviolent Resistance 1:12:43

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Mahatma Ghandhi famously said that ‘Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man’… but how true is such an assertion? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Luke Abbs about the use of nonviolent resistance and its effect on achieving peace and democrac…

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Academics Assemble Announcement 2:15

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The House of Wisdom Podcast is proud to present our very first Academics Assemble event. We will bring back some of our most popular guests to talk about Global Cooperation in a Post-Covid World. Register to attend this live online event on www.kcl.ac.uk/law/events.

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Episode 9 - Protecting Ethnic Minorities in a Postcolonial World 1:21:30

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International Law has expanded vastly in the last hundred years with the development of human rights, various movements of independence around the world and the breakout of a plethora NGOs focused on shining a light on important global issues. However, how much as international law done to protect minorities, especially in postcolonial states? In P…

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Episode 8 - Realising A Vision - Climate Change Action 1:31:10

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Bringing together nearly 190 countries for the Paris Agreement is an amazing achievement. Tackling a planetary challenge such as climate change is no easy feat, however, it requires coordinated solutions and innovations at every level. But how do we translate a big goal like preventing a 2 degrees rise in warming into actions the state, the private…

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Episode 7 - Mental Health & Stigma 1:01:13

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The worst part about having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don't. The UN has made it a core statement as part of their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and governments worldwide are waking up to the sleeping giant which is mental health. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nicole Votruba about the role stigma plays in men…

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Episode 6 - Climate Change Litigation and the Role of the Academic 1:08:44

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Is international law capable of dealing with planetary issues such as climate change... and how important is the role of the academic in modern times? In this episode we talk to Professor Gleider Hernandez about how climate change litigation can be an integral tool for dealing with the environmental issues that the world is currently wrestling with…

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Episode 5 - Britain and International Law in West Africa 1:03:48

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The voice of West Africans in international law is important… it's time we hear it. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Inge Van Hulle about her new book - Britain and International Law in West Africa: The Practice of Empire. We discuss the influence ex colonial powers have had on the development of the international legal system, changing narratives a…

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Episode 4 - How Social Media Influencers Market Junk Food to Children 58:41

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Over 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 5 children in the UK are considered obese…how much of a contributing factor is the promotion of junk food to children by social media influencers? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Anna Coates about the power and impact of social media influencer food marketing has on children’s eating behaviour.…

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Episode 1 - Big Data 1:09:05

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2.5 quintillion bytes of data are produced by humans every day. Our wildest sci-fi ideas are now being realised through predictive policing, 24/7 surveillance and location tracking; all of which we are providing permission for... even if we don't know it. In this episode we talk to Professor Andrej Zwitter about the good, the bad and the ugly of bi…

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Episode 2 - Business Strategy for Innovation 1:15:26

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How would you encourage innovation if you had a blank canvas? Establishing industrial clusters can vitalise towns, cities, regions and countries. In this episode, we explore business innovation techniques with Dr Joe Lane using the 19th century pottery industry as a case study.

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Episode 3 - Modern Slavery 1:08:44

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There are 40.3 million people enslaved worldwide, right now. Modern slavery is a $150 billion industry. In this episode, we talk to Professor Philippa Webb about the role of the state, outdated perceptions, and the beneficiaries of modern slavery practices.

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Welcome to the House of Wisdom Podcast! 2:17

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Welcome to the House of Wisdom podcast, where we explore how ideas can shape the world.