Best Inevitable The Future Of Work Podcasts (2025)

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They Said Credit Card Fees Were Inevitable... Then We Found This Loophole w/ Ilyssa Grant & Dave Lava (Ep 48) 41:43

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Dave Lava and Ilyssa Grant have quietly helped business owners save millions by rethinking how payment processing ‘should’ work. With backgrounds in business, tech, and entrepreneurship, they saw the flaws in the traditional system and decided to build something better. Today, they work with companies across the country to help them take back contr…

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From the archive: The last phone boxes: broken glass, cider cans and – amazingly – a dial tone 32:20

1d ago32:20

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Five million payphone calls are still made each year in the UK. Who is making them – and why? By Sophie Elmhirst. Read by Emma Powell. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.…

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Parents — Reclaim Your Weekend. Here’s How | Episode 25 10:02

2d ago10:02

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Let’s be real—weekends kind of suck sometimes. You work all week, juggle homework, activities, and dinner disasters, and just when you think you’ve earned a break, the Saturday baseball tournament and Sunday birthday party hit. In this episode, I’m diving into the real reason parents feel like they're running a never-ending marathon—and how we can …

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Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there’s a solution: desperate rich people 29:52

3d ago29:52

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Each year, hundreds of potentially world-changing treatments are discarded because scientists run out of cash. But where big pharma or altruists fear to tread, my friend and I have a solution. It’s repugnant, but it will work By Alexander Masters. Read by Tom Andrews. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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In search of the South Pacific fugitive who crowned himself king 47:44

6d ago47:44

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Noah Musingku made a fortune with a Ponzi scheme and then retreated to a remote armed compound in the jungle, where he still commands the loyalty of his Bougainville subjects By Sean Williams. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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The Lens. Rose-Colored? Try Belief-Tinted 10:28

8d ago10:28

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It’s weird to think that we don’t always know what we’re thinking deep down. What’s even stranger is how our unconscious core beliefs can affect every part of us, internally and externally! There are keys to gaining insight into unconscious beliefs. There is such power in becoming aware of a lens that colors our view of the world because then we ch…

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From the archive: ‘I pleaded for help. No one wrote back’: the pain of watching my country fall to the Taliban 30:06

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: As the fighters advanced on Kabul, it was civilians who mobilised to help with the evacuation. In the absence of a plan, the hardest decisions fell on inexperienced volunteers, and the stres…

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Jen Cohen Crompton of the Say It In Sports podcast | Episode 24 51:45

9d ago51:45

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On this episode of Courtside Forever, I sat down with Jen Cohen Crompton—a Philly mom, entrepreneur, fitness coach, and host of the Say It In Sports podcast. Jen started her show to amplify stories in youth and women’s sports, and we dove into why that mission matters more than ever. From committing to fitness as a way to honor her dad to crossing …

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‘I’ll show you a real leader’ - Platon, the photographer of power, on finding humanity in all of us 58:09

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Platon has made over 20 Time magazine covers with his portraits of people such as Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, George Clooney, Silvio Berlusconi, Mohammed Ali, Adele and Sinead O'Connor. But he has also photographed people who are the opposite of famous and powerful - and recently published a book called The Defenders: Heroes of the Gl…

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The real Scandi noir: how a filmmaker and a crooked lawyer shattered Denmark’s self-image 47:41

10d ago47:41

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The Black Swan follows a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients in front of hidden cameras. But is she really reformed – and is the director up to his own tricks? By Samanth Subramanian. Read by David Bateson. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Kahane’s ghost: how a long-dead extremist rabbi continues to haunt Israel’s politics 46:37

13d ago46:37

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A violent fanatic and pioneer in bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas influence the very highest levels of government By Joshua Leifer. Read by Kerry Shale. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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I Had to Stop Working IN My Business to Save It - Alek Ivanov’s $3M Breakthrough - Episode #47 41:26

15d ago41:26

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Alek Ivanov is the founder of Synergy3, an HVAC company that’s grown to over 30 team members and more than $8 million in revenue. But his path to success was anything but smooth: and from arriving in the U.S. with just $8 to building a thriving business from the ground up, Alek bares it all. Today, Alek joins me to dive into the emotional and pract…

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The 'triple strength' leaders must develop to drive a sustainable future: OMV CEO 35:18

15d ago35:18

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How can we live more sustainably? OMV's Alfred Stern takes us through the big innovations the Austrian energy and chemicals company has in progress, including a geothermal heating project that will help to decarbonise Vienna by 2040. But he also shares the bigger tactical pieces that must be in place for real change, from updating mundane practices…

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Tanya Hayles - Storyteller and founder of Black Moms Connection | Episode 23 1:02:32

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In this episode, I sit down with Tanya Hayles—a community builder, digital strategist, and former Digital Strategy and Development Manager for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment—for a conversation that goes way beyond the scoreboard. We talk about what it really takes to build community through sports, the behind-the-scenes work that often goes un…

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From the archive: The great betrayal: how the Hillsborough families were failed by the justice system 49:04

16d ago49:04

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: After 32 years of establishment lies, media smears, inquests, trials and retrials, the families of the Hillsborough dead have yet to see anyone held accountable By David Conn. Read by Gavin …

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The ‘inevitable’ caregiving cost nightmare: One young founder's story and solution 16:31

17d ago16:31

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Lily Vittayarukskul was a college student at just 14 and on track for a career in aerospace engineering. However, an aunt’s cancer battle later upended those plans, wreaking havoc on her family and their finances. The experience inspired her to launch the AI-powered startup Waterlily, helping people better predict expenses for getting older, includ…

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My mother, the racist 32:03

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She spent her life in northern France doing exhausting, back-breaking work – and yet she turned her anger against people who had done no wrongs to her. But as much as I couldn’t stand her rants, I was forced to accept her as she was By Didier Eribon. Read by Mark Noble. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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The reluctant collaborator: surviving Syria’s brutal civil war – and its aftermath 50:15

20d ago50:15

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At 18, Mustafa was told his only way out of prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his past as one of Assad’s fighters could get him killed By Ghaith Abdul-Ahad. Read by Mo Ayoub. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Unburdened: Letting Go of Resentment and Moving Forward 11:44

23d ago11:44

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Have you ever thought of how much energy it takes to be resentful? And all the emotions that are connected with resentment--the shock, hurt, shame, guilt, and many other feelings that are so draining! It may seem harder to face what’s going on in our relationship with someone else in the moment, and it’s easier to allow the situation to fester, all…

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From the archive: Votes for children! Why we should lower the voting age to six 33:49

22d ago33:49

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: The generational divide is deforming democracy. But there is a solution By David Runciman. Read by Andrew McGregor. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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Don’t Tell Me You’re a Girl Dad — Show Me | Episode 22 12:14

24d ago12:14

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In today's episode of Courtside Forever, I unpack what it really means to be a "girl dad" beyond the hashtags and the merchandise. Sparked by the immense popularity of the #girldad movement after the tragic loss of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, I'm taking a hard look at whether we're truly living up to this title. I open up about my own experience as a f…

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What you might get wrong about progress - lessons for leaders: Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker 31:30

23d ago31:30

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Renowned Harvard cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker studies the big questions facing human nature: Why do we fight? What helps us get along? How do we understand the world around us? His research has uncovered an insight we might not expect – that humanity is doing better than we might think. Despite host of major challenges that still exist, fro…

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The Rainham volcano: a waste dump is constantly on fire in east London. Why will no one stop it? 38:55

24d ago38:55

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Under Arnolds Field, tonnes of illegally dumped waste have been burning for years, spewing pollution over the area. Locals fear for their health – and despair that no one seems willing to help By William Ralston. Read by Sam Swainsbury. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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It came from outer space: the meteorite that landed in a Cotswolds cul-de-sac 29:30

27d ago29:30

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Meteorite falls are extremely rare and offer a glimpse of the processes that formed our world billions of years ago. When a space rock came to an English market town in 2021, scientists raced to find as much out as they could By Helen Gordon. Read by Sasha Frost. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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From the archive: ‘The treeline is out of control’: how the climate crisis is turning the Arctic green 36:32

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: In northern Norway, trees are rapidly taking over the tundra and threatening an ancient way of life that depends on snow and ice By Ben Rawlence. Read by Christien Anholt. Help support our i…

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Ballet changed Misty Copeland’s life. How it could shape a new generation of leaders 28:24

30d ago28:24

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How can we recognize potential and unlock it? Misty Copeland was the first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. But as a child she almost quit after her first class – until an early teacher convinced her to return. Misty talks to Meet The Leader about the ways dance changed how she navigated life and how …

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An April Fool’s Day to Remember, Courtesy of the 1997 New York Knicks | Episode 21 18:15

1M ago18:15

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Happy April Fool’s Day! Our family loves to play practical jokes, so I figured today would be a great time to invite my girls on to the podcast to listen to me record this episode. In 1997, the New York Knicks pulled off one of my favorite pranks of all time, convincing their audience the team had signed legendary Knicks player Walt “Clyde” Frazier…

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Holidays in hell: summer camp with Russia’s forgotten children 24:48

1M ago24:48

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At the rural orphanage where I volunteered, the place resembled a Dickensian workhouse. The staff’s main tools were antipsychotics and violence. The experience gave me a window into Putin’s Russia By Howard Amos. Read by Harry Lloyd. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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The savage suburbia of Helen Garner: ‘I wanted to dong Martin Amis with a bat’ 38:39

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Over 50 years, she has become one of the most revered writers in Australia. Is she finally going to get worldwide recognition? By Sophie Elmhirst. Read by Nicolette Chin. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Understanding spatial computing -- and how leaders can prep for the next tech shift 31:58

1M ago31:58

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Spatial computing will extend computing beyond screens. In the process it could change how we communicate and interact with technology as a whole -- transforming how we work, how we learn, how we preserve memories, and even what can be owned (with issues like virtual air rights highlighting new business opportunities and regulatory challenges). Fut…

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Venting Capsule -- Releasing Negativity to Promote Creativity 9:54

1M ago9:54

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Have you ever wondered the difference between venting, complaining, or gossiping? Have you ever noticed how much energy you waste with those habits? The hazard of those behaviors is that they can lead to resentment, which is a waste of our time and energy! How do we let go of negativity and find possibilities? Listen and find out! Suze Gadol Anders…

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From the archive: Is society coming apart? 42:36

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Despite Thatcher and Reagan’s best efforts, there is and has always been such a thing as society. The question is not whether it exists, but what shape it must take in a post-pandemic world …

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20 Practical Tips for New Dads | Episode 20 14:02

1M ago14:02

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Becoming a new dad is one of the most exciting, terrifying, exhausting, and meaningful moments of your life. But let’s be honest—it’s also hard. The expectations, the pressure, the shift in your identity… it all hits differently when you’re holding your newborn and thinking, “I’ve gotta raise this tiny human?” In this milestone 20th episode of Cour…

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The Coventry experiment: why were Indian women in Britain given radioactive food without their consent? 38:13

1M ago38:13

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When details about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was shock, outrage and anxiety. But exactly what happened? By Samira Shackle. Read by Dinita Gohil. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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My life as a prison officer: ‘It wasn’t just the smell that hit you. It was the noise’ 27:16

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I saw first hand how prisons are having to use segregation units for acutely mentally ill inmates who should not be in prison at all Written and read by Alex South. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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From the archive: The revolt against liberalism: what’s driving Poland and Hungary’s nativist turn? 37:27

1M ago37:27

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: For the hardline conservatives ruling Poland and Hungary, the transition from communism to liberal democracy was a mirage. They fervently believe a more decisive break with the past is neede…

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Should LeBron James Be Criticized for Helping His Son? | Episode 19 10:59

1M ago10:59

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LeBron James recently had a heated exchange with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, telling him to “keep my son out of this.” The moment quickly went viral, sparking renewed debate about whether Bronny James deserved to be drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers or if he is simply benefiting from his father’s influence. But this conversation goes beyond basketball…

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‘The ghosts are everywhere’: can the British Museum survive its omni-crisis? 38:48

2M ago38:48

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Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of a thief on the inside, Britain’s No 1 museum is in deep trouble. Can it restore its reputation? By Charlotte Higgins. Read by Diveen Henry. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Turkey said it would become a ‘zero waste’ nation. Instead, it became a dumping ground for Europe’s rubbish 31:00

2M ago31:00

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When China stopped receiving the world’s waste, Turkey became Europe’s recycling hotspot. The problem is, most plastics can’t be recycled. And what remains are toxic heaps of trash By Alexander Clapp. Read by Philip Arditti. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Change Is Inevitable — Making It Work for You 9:24

2M ago9:24

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Do you ever struggle with change? Do you find yourself digging in your heels when change is something you don’t want? Just know that you are not alone! Listen to this episode to gain some insight into coping with change! Suze Gadol Anderson lives in Eugene, Oregon. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Texas and Oregon. Request a f…

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From the archive: The end of Atlanticism: has Trump killed the ideology that won the cold war? 38:52

2M ago38:52

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2018: The foreign policy establishment has been lamenting its death for half a century. But Atlanticism has long been a convenient myth By Madeleine Schwartz. Read by Kelly Burke. Help support our…

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With Love, Ryan | Episode 18 14:10

2M ago14:10

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On this episode of Courtside Forever, we’re talking about joy—the kind of joy that shouldn’t be controversial but somehow still is. I recently watched With Love, Meghan, the new Netflix show featuring Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as she hosts friends, cooks, and gardens in Montecito. It’s the kind of peaceful, feel-good lifestyle show we’ve seen for …

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Signature moves: are we losing the ability to write by hand? 30:22

2M ago30:22

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We are far more likely to use our hands to type or swipe than pick up a pen. But in the process we are in danger of losing cognitive skills, sensory experience – and a connection to history By Christine Rosen. Read by Laurel Lefkow. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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‘Here lives the monster’s brain’: the man who exposed Switzerland’s dirty secrets 31:34

2M ago31:34

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Inspired by Che Guevara, Jean Ziegler has spent the past 60 years exposing how Switzerland enabled global wrongdoing. His enemies accuse him of treason By Atossa Araxia Abrahamian. Read by Lanna Joffrey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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How ‘positive masculinity’ can bridge gender gaps - and improve men's and women’s lives at work and home 25:11

2M ago25:11

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Masculinity is having a moment. Leveraging it - in the right way - can help men and women succeed while bridging the gender gap both at work and at home. Gary Barker is the founder of Equimundo, a non-profit dedicated to research and solutions that help bring men into connected, equitable, caring versions of manhood. He shares the insights gleaned …

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From the archive: ‘In my 30 years as a GP, the profession has been horribly eroded’ 25:07

2M ago25:07

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We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: As I finished the final house calls of my long career in general practice, it struck me how detached I am from my patients now – and that it was not always like this. Where did we go wrong, …

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Jerica Williams of HER: Power Productions | Episode 17 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Basketball has always been bigger than the game, and few people embody that more than Jerica Williams. From a stellar career in high school with multiple championships to earning a full ride at UCLA, her story is already the stuff of legends. But she didn’t stop there. Last season, Jerica made history as the only active female coach in Division I M…

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The Future of In the Room 1:24

2M ago1:24

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Having published over 80 episodes covering everything from the Pentagon's bizarre history of stifling — and stoking — UFO panic to the massive surveillance system on our smartphones to how Afghanistan was lost to the Taliban — twice, In the Room is taking a hiatus, and a chance to think about what other topics and formats we might pursue. Stay tune…

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Massacre in the jungle: how an Indigenous man was made the public face of an atrocity 32:31

2M ago32:31

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In 2004, 29 people were killed by members of the Cinta Larga tribe in Brazil’s Amazon basin. The story shocked the country – but the truth of what happened is still being fought over By Alex Cuadros. Read by Felipe Pacheco. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Adam Grant: The key trait future leaders need to succeed - and rethinking the classic workday 33:18

2M ago33:18

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Big shifts must happen to ready teams for a work future that requires agile thinking and new forms of collaboration. Organizational psychologist, best-selling author and Wharton professor Adam Grant shares research-backed strategies that help develop leaders and work relationships across an organization as well as help teams practice critical soft …

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