Host Igor Alves, Ph.D dropout and would be social scientist, though actual award-winning producer (and former federal government employee), reflects and talks with diverse guests on topics at the intersection of the political, economic, social and personal. The show explores this deeply divisive phase in U.S. and global history, the failures of elites and the established classes, the rise of right-wing populist movements, and much more. Better Nation also digs into creative policies (ahem, " ...
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Igor Alves Podcasts
In Part 2 of the pilot episode of 'Better Nation,' host Igor Alves, reflects on the need for more inclusive and meaningful metrics than GDP and profits. He emphasizes the importance of considering people's lived experiences, theorizes on the spread of right-wing populism, and the failure of Democrats and liberals to win more sustained support. Cruc…
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In Part 1 of the pilot episode of Better Nation, host Igor Alves delves into the implications and widespread support that led to Donald Trump's re-election as President of the United States. The episode was mostly recorded on the day of Trump's re-election, yet it explores socio-political phenomena way beyond. Igor unpacks how political dynamics sh…
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