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Technology is changing fast. And it's changing our world even faster. Host Alix Dunn interviews visionaries, researchers, and technologists working in the public interest to help you keep up. Step outside the hype and explore the possibilities, problems, and politics of technology. We publish weekly.
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Coastal Front

Andrew Johns

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Coastal Front is a Vancouver-based media company providing in-depth reporting and opinion, with a strong focus on government accountability at all levels in Canada. As part of our work, the Coastal Front podcast, hosted by Andrew Johns, features conversations on business, politics, and community, exploring the stories shaping our city, province, and country.
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Public Purview

a Lez Production

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Rethinking the System Reclaiming Our Future Why is life harder than it should be? We navigate rising costs, endless work, and communities shifting beyond control. Public Purview uncovers the systems behind these struggles—and how people are redesigning them. From worker-owned businesses to towns reviving neighborhoods through collaboration, we find practical solutions in plain sight. No jargon or blame—just fresh ways to rethink work, housing, healthcare, and build lives that serve us. Subsc ...
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South Central

The News Minute

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Welcome to South Central, a podcast from The News Minute dedicated to bringing the south of India to the forefront. Each episode dives into the stories, challenges, and perspectives that shape the region and often go unheard in national conversations. South Central is led by TNM's Editor-in-Chief Dhanya Rajendran and co-hosted by TNM's Reporting Head, Pooja Prasanna. Together, they bring sharp insights, on-the-ground expertise, and a commitment to exploring the issues that truly matter in th ...
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Dedicated to explaining the most important Finance, Policy, and Business news in a simple language you'll understand. Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/4gMaEWbmc3GWb0d4WK9Ve01 Support: https://rzp.io/l/allismoney
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FT Investigations

Financial Times

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Hear some of the best-reported stories from the Financial Times’s investigative journalists. The dialogue in these podcasts is based on interviews, court records and other documents. We pace each story over a series of episodes.
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PRIME ThinkTank

PRIME Institute

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Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME Institute) is a public policy research organization, a think tank, dedicated to the ideals of liberty, and limited government, free markets and development. Our Mission is to increase understanding of public policy based on these principles. We are fiercely independent, and non-partisan, with distinguished scholars from across Pakistan. PRIME Institute was founded in January 2013 with the vision of ‘Open, Free and Prosperous Pakistan.’ Over ...
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Welcome to the podcast that digs beneath the headlines to uncover what truly sustains our nation. In this episode, Olivia and James confront a dire issue: the state of Britain’s water infrastructure, exemplified by the staggering failures of Thames Water. Over 14,000 instances of raw sewage being dumped into rivers and coastlines annually—yes, 14,0…
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Before we break for the year we wanted to reflect on what the podcast brought us in 2025, and what we want to see for 2026 This week Alix is joined by two members of The Maybe team: Prathm Juneja and Georgia Iacovou. We discuss our favourite episodes from the year while making it clear we love all episodes equally. And also this is not your standar…
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A replay of our conversation with Kate Sim, on the state of child safety online. More like this: Dogwhistles: Networked Transphobia Online We’re replaying five deep conversations over the Christmas period for you to listen to on your travels and downtime — please enjoy! Child safety is a fuzzy catch-all concept for our broader social anxieties that…
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There’s a growing public sense that the current model of the social contract is broken, due in large part to rising inequality and the pursuit of profit over social progress. The “social contract” defines the relationship between citizens, their government and business. Its modern form emerged after WWII and, in western democracies, was largely str…
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In this week’s Debunking Economics podcast, Phil Dobbie and Prof. Steve Keen dive into the global water crisis under the banner “Trouble on the Waterfront.” They explore the paradox of Earth’s abundant water supply versus the tiny fraction that is actually accessible, highlighting UN figures that show billions still lack safe drinking water and san…
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In this year-ender episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss federalism and how it has fared in India. They are joined by economist and author Rathin Roy, and TNM’s Associate Editor Nandini Chandrasekhar. Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about …
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Sometimes, despite the hype, despite extensive funding, and despite clever and ingenious thinking, good ideas fail. Or at least don’t live up to their initial promise. There are lessons to be learnt and interesting anecdotes to be told. In this episode we look at four future-focused projects that have never really taken off: Google Glass, solar roa…
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The Onion CEO Ben Collins has successfully turned political satire into a sustainable business. He explains why humorous messaging is important to understand times like these — and why he’s dead serious about buying Infowars. Head to our feed for more conversations from MozFest with Abeba Birhane, Audrey Tang, and Luisa Franco Machado. Further read…
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Foreign aid is shrinking fast. The UK has cut its commitment from 0.7% of national income to 0.3%, the US has scrapped USAID and axed 80% of its projects, and overall global aid is down by more than a quarter in just five years. That’s less than 0.2% of the world economy — smaller than Walmart’s turnover — even as the Gates Foundation warns that cu…
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Audrey Tang has some big ideas on how we can use collective needs to shape AI systems — and avoid a future where human life is seen as an obstacle to paper clip production. She also shares what might be the first actual good use-case for AI agents… Further reading & resources: 6-Pack of Care — a research project by Audrey Tang and Caroline Green as…
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On Anarchist World This Week, Dr Joseph Toscano explores the increasingly blurred lines between antisemitism, Zionism and the Israeli state, as well as the conflation of ISIS with Muslims more broadly.The program examines the criminalisation of pro-Palestinian action in Australia, alongside Reality Bites and the ongoing push for increasing producti…
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Olivia and James challenge the long-held belief that robust worker protections hinder economic growth. Focusing on New Zealand’s 2016 Employment Standards Legislation Bill, they explore how banning exploitative contracts—like zero-hour arrangements—led to unexpected positive outcomes rather than the predicted economic collapse. The hosts dissect th…
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You can’t build a digital rights movement if you don’t know what you’re fighting for. Luisa says that we’re in a crisis of imagination, and that participation — the non-performative kind — is one big way out of this. Further reading & resources: Learn more about Equilabs Follow Luisa on Instagram — sorry, email is too ‘analog’ Check out her Linktre…
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BC farmers are facing a deepening financial crisis, with over $450 million lost in 2024 alone due to rising costs, climate disasters, and policy challenges, raising serious concerns about the future of farming and food security in the province. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/T7uqOlfYv30?si=RculCrQTgkQppi1h PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: h…
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A rapid rise in cataract operations is reshuffling BC’s top medical earners, intensifying the debate over physician pay. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/cataract-surgeries-cost-bc-26m-a-year-on-average-analysis-finds PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 …
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Earlier this year Abeba Birhane was asked to give a keynote at the AI for Good Summit for the UN — and at the eleventh hour they attempted to censor any mention of genocide in Palestine, and their Big Tech sponsors. She was invited to give her full uncensored talk at Mozfest. Further reading & resources: Abeba’s blog post on the UN censoring her ta…
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A new report breaks down how Canada’s banking system drives home prices, household debt, and rental pressures. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/how-canadas-big-banks-shape-the-housing-crisis PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotify: https://spoti.fi…
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BC’s luxury-car tax was designed to make the rich pay more. Yet, the government has no data to show if it works. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-cant-say-how-much-it-collects-in-luxury-car-tax-inquiry-reveals PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spo…
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In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss whether investigative journalism is becoming one of the most endangered professions in India or is that a misplaced fear. Looking back at 2025, the conversation focuses on how much space investigative reporting still has, the risks journalists face, and whether stro…
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Mozilla Festival 2025. Barcelona. Three days in a bonanza of interesting people, ideas, and technology politics. These were our highlights! More like this: FAccT 2025 episodes one and two This is an extra special episode packed full of conversations and on-site impressions of the biggest Mozfest we’ve had in years. This year Alix moderated three pa…
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This is the program’s final episode and, as such, we look back over the past 17 years. What did the future look like back in 2009 when the show first aired? What have been the major trends during that time? Which predictions came to fruition and which didn’t? And what cautions do our guests have as we look ahead? Guests Mica Sifry – US-based writer…
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On this episode of the Coastal Front podcast, we are joined by Wishpond CEO Ali Tajskandar, who discussed the challenges of launching a tech company in Canada and the rise of conversational AI. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_AsrowObXQc?si=qz1eY71bK3eP3RAC PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts:…
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So, what does it mean to be Austrian? And we are not talking about wearing Lederhosen every weekend, going on long hikes through the mountains and eating schnitzel. Instead, the focus in this podcast is on the Austrian school of economics. They are two very different things, The country has moved on, but the theory remains. This week Phil and Steve…
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Olivia and James delve into the growing crisis of employment instability across the United Kingdom, with a focus on the pervasive impact of zero-hours contracts. While often framed as a flexible work solution, they argue that these arrangements have become a trap for millions, stripping workers of predictability and undermining their ability to pla…
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Canada wants more EVs—but its anti-China tariffs may be sabotaging its own climate goals and hurting farmers in the process. Read the full opinion here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/opinion-why-is-carney-making-canadians-pay-more-for-chinese-evs PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Hhc…
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BC posted the weakest per-capita economic performance in Canada last year, according to a new BCBC report. Private-sector activity remains sluggish while out-migration hits near-record levels. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-ranks-last-in-per-capita-economic-performance-report-finds PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: h…
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In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss India’s Constitutional value of secularism and the contradictions in its practice. The panel delves into how India has fared, or not, in prioritising Constitutional values vis-à-vis political agenda. They are joined by journalist and activist Aakar Patel and Seema C…
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Everything is happening so fast. And a lot of it’s bad. What can research and science organizations do when issues are complex, fast-moving, and super important? More like this: Independent Researchers in a Platform Era w/ Brandi Guerkink Building knowledge is more important than ever in times like these. This week, we have three guests. Megan Pric…
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Carney’s bid to balance Alberta’s demands with coastal protections sparks Indigenous backlash and fresh cracks in Parliament. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/chiefs-revolt-against-alberta-pipeline-carney-forced-to-the-table PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3…
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How many of the articles you see on the internet are actually written by AI, not by humans? We'll give you a figure based on the latest research. Also, why is Google moving away from its well-established search-engine algorithm in favour of AI-generated summaries; The importance of remembering that urban planning isn't just about buildings, it's ab…
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The early days of Bitcoin its proponents argued that this could be the global currency to replace fiat money. Governments the world over were issuing too much currency, leading to inflation, whilst imposing arbitrary regulations that would be impossible once authorities lost control of money. Steve says for that to work Bitcoin would need to be cap…
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Olivia and James shift focus from the crises facing Britain’s housing market to a beacon of hope: tenant power. With rising costs, displacement, and the soul-sapping effects of gentrification, they explore how communities are fighting back. The Hackney Community Lettings Agency in East London emerges as a powerful example of grassroots action, prov…
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An in-camera vote quietly added $46 million to Vancouver’s PNE Amphitheatre budget, pushing the project close to $200 million ahead of the World Cup. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/pne-amphitheatre-cost-soars-to-184mtriple-original-estimate PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: …
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In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the Kerala actor assault case of 2017, which superstar Dileep is accused of orchestrating. As the verdict is expected in a week, the hosts take us through the details of the case and its impact on Kerala society. They are joined by TNM’s Associate Editor, Suka…
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Imagine doing tech research… but from outside the tech industry? What an idea… More like this: Nodestar: Turning Networks into Knowledge w/ Andrew Trask So much of tech research happens within the tech industry itself, because it requires data access, funding, and compute. But what the tech industry has in resources, it lacks in independence, scrup…
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Designing a futuristic city is a fraught task — a mixture of ambition, state of the art technology, inevitable budget blowouts and the need to not just inspire, but awe. We get an update on the progress of two mega metropolises — Xiongan in China and Neom in Saudi Arabia. Also, how a better understanding of the brain can help deter future conflicts…
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How far are we willing to go in accepting the corporate takeover of just about everything. In Britain public utilities were sold off, so companies could profit from selling resources whilst minimising maintenance of facilities. Phil asks the question how Britain’s water infrastructure is in such a state of repair in an industry that makes £13 billi…
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In this compelling episode of Public Purview, Olivia and James confront one of the most pressing issues facing the UK: the crisis of housing insecurity and its profound impact on national stability. They begin by highlighting the alarming statistic that 1 in 200 Brits is now homeless, questioning how a nation built on the promise of stable homes ha…
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Canada delivers the tech in a $1 billion deal, yet strategic control still sits south of the border. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-secures-billion-dollar-defence-deal-but-control-still-sits-in-the-us PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 🔹 Spotif…
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A rising price tag for a New Westminster elementary school underscores growing concerns about escalating construction costs and BC’s mounting fiscal pressures. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/bc-approves-65m-elementary-school-far-above-past-costs PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podca…
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Governments around the world are using predictive systems to manage engagement with even the most vulnerable. Results are mixed. More like this: Algorithmically Cutting Benefits w/ Kevin De Liban Luckily people like Soizic Pénicaud are working to prevent the modern welfare state from becoming a web of punishment of the most marginalised. Soizic has…
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The global Covid 19 lockdown may seem like an eternity ago, but the threat of another full-scale pandemic has never resided. Scientists warn that as the Arctic permafrost continues to melt ancient viruses and bacteria are gradually being freed from the ice. The risks are significant, but researchers are working to identify potential threats and bet…
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A steep drop in study permits for Indian students is reshaping Canadian campuses amid scrutiny of the international student system. Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/canada-issues-over-50-fewer-study-permits-to-indians PODCAST INFO: 🔹 Podcast website: https://www.coastalfront.ca 🔹 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3HhcsH1 …
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Several listeners have written in to get Steve’s views on the path being taken by Mark Carney to rescue the Canadian economy. Initially it looked like the country was rebounding strongly from the pandemic, but in the last couple of years the growth has slowed and then declined. That was before President Trump hit them hard with tariffs and then sai…
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