Best Tuva Podcasts (2025)

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58. Plast og helse 56:49

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I denne episoden har vi besøk av forsker fra Folkehelseinstituttet, Hubert Drivel! Link til Huberts forskning: https://www.fhi.no/om/organisasjon/Kjemikalietoksikologi/hubert-dirven/ Endelig er vi tilbake etter et helt år med mye forskning, søknadsskriving og annet som har tatt tid! Og vi starter Sesong 5 med en episode om "Plast og helse". Vi leve…

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[Arguable] Should religion play an important role in people’s lives? 52:08

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Some view religion as a vital source of moral guidance, community, and meaning, while others argue that secular ethics, reason, and shared human values are sufficient foundations for a meaningful life. We explore whether religious institutions continue to provide social cohesion or whether, in an increasingly pluralistic world, they risk reinforcin…

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Friday Live w/ Babe Martin: December 5, 2025

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Todays guest is none other than the great Babe Martin, who has just released her latest EP, "Not a Bee, but a Wasp" Thanks to McLeods Brewery and NZ on Air

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[Arguable] Should we strive for equality of opportunity or equality of outcome? 55:14

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This episode examines a fundamental tension in political philosophy: should we focus on leveling the playing field or on where people actually end up? Advocates of equal opportunity argue it preserves freedom and rewards merit while respecting individual choices. Critics contend that without addressing outcomes, opportunity remains illusory for tho…

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Friday Live w/ Joe Kaptein: November 28, 2025

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Friday Live with Joe Kaptein live at the Beer Spot Morningside Thanks to McLeods Brewery and NZ on Air

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Friday Live w/ Echomatica: November 21, 2025

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This week we had Echomatica! They were really cool and have released a debut album. Thanks to McLeods Brewery and NZ on Air Music

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[Arguable] Two Techno-Optimists Argue if Digital Minimalism Makes Life Better 50:07

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Some argue that digital detox is the way to deepening the way we connect with ourselves and our loved ones. They say that being constantly connected can be much less liberating than one might think. Others say that digital minimalism is fashionable but ineffective. If yes, how? In this episode of Arguable, we explore what it means to pay attention …

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Friday Live w/ SPDRTWNBBY: November 14, 2025

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This week we had SPDRTWNBBY on the show with us to play a few songs and talk about her new single. Brought to you by NZ On Air, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery!

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Friday Live w/ Theia: November 7, 2025

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This week we had the wonderful Theia, celebrating the release of her debut album, she plays us a few songs. Thanks to McLeods Brewery!

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[Arguable] Is There an AI Bubble in the Stock Market? 50:16

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NVIDIA just hit a $5 trillion market cap. That’s more than the entire German economy. AI stocks are rewriting history, but investors often vacillate between unbridled fear and raging optimism. On one side, believers say AI is the real deal, transforming productivity, driving corporate earnings, and justifying sky-high valuations. On the other, skep…

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Reimagining the space economy with Turkish astronaut Tuva Atasever 53:58

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Born in August 1992 in Ankara, Türkiye, Tuva Atasever attended the Bilkent University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. After completing his undergraduate studies in 2014, Atasever moved to the United States and received a master’s degree in photonics from the University of California, Irvine. In ad…

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Friday Live w/ Castlegarden: October 31, 2025

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Brought to you by NZ On Air, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery!

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Is It Okay to Break a Friendship Over Political Differences? 48:46

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Once, politics was something you debated and moved on from. Today, it can redraw the boundaries of who we call a friend. In this episode of Arguable, we ask a question that’s become uncomfortably common: when someone you care about stands for ideas you find intolerable, should you preserve the relationship or protect your principles? We explore how…

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Friday Live w/ D.C. Maxwell: October 24, 2025

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Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to McLeod's Brewery.

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Friday Live w/ Jack Bromwich: October 17, 2025

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Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to our pals at McLeod's Brewery!

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The Political Right Wins Because the Left Lacks Vision 50:16

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This episode examines the uneasy balance between moral ambition and political realism. Has the right’s coherence come at the cost of empathy, or has the left’s pluralism diluted its sense of purpose? Are voters choosing certainty over openness or merely responding to fatigue with ambiguity? In this debate, we put forward two contrasting arguments. …

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Friday Live w/ IVY: 10 October, 2025

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Ōtepoti five-piece art-rockers IVY gave bFM listeners a stellar performance for today's Friday Live in the leadup to their headline show with The Beatniks at Double Whammy this Saturday. Get your tickets to their gig here: and check out their latest album - HUSH as well! Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to the homies at McLeod's Brewe…

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Friday Live w/ Late to Chelsea: 3 October, 2025

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Late to Chelsea tore the bFM lounge up to celebrate the release of their new album Some Good Times. Brought to you by NZ On Air Music, with thanks to our pals at McLeod's Brewery!

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Pros and Cons of a Global Career: Mental Models, Visas, Aspirations, and Hard Choices with Abhilasha Sinha | HBS & IIT Delhi 50:41

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The U.S. H-1B lottery just ended, and thousands of ambitious professionals are asking themselves the same question: is chasing a global career still worth it? Immigration rules are tightening, borders are harder to cross, and belonging feels more elusive than ever. In this episode, we think through the promise and pitfalls of building a life across…

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[Arguable] Is Taylor Swift a model millennial business leader, or is her economic empire an exception that can’t be replicated? 45:35

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Taylor Swift has built an empire that redefines what it means to be an artist-entrepreneur. Her ownership battles, billion-dollar tours, and mastery of narrative have been hailed as a leadership blueprint for a new generation. Yet critics argue her success rests on singular talent, timing, and cultural lightning strikes that no strategy can replica…

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Discussing The New Geography of Innovation with Mehran Gul 50:11

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Previously a Fulbright Scholar, Fox International Fellow and Teaching Fellow at Yale, Gul has also been a Lead for the Digital Transformation of Industries at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, and an Expert on Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, and Industrial Policy at the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation in Vienna. His book Th…

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[Arguable] Are side hustles a distraction or a creative outlet for reinvention? 49:26

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In order to thrive at work, must we always be working? For many young professionals, the hours outside work are no longer a refuge. In this episode of Arguable, Dhruva and Utkarsh explore the shifting line between hobbies and side hustles, and what that says about careers today. Are side hustles a smart form of insurance in an unpredictable economy…

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[Arguable] Obsession with Stoicism, Protein Shakes, and Padel Leaves the Modern Millennial Utterly Dissatisfied 46:32

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This episode explores whether the modern millennial’s embrace of stoicism, rigorous health routines, and padel reflects a genuine search for meaning or a set of coping mechanisms that ultimately fall short. Has the rise of self-discipline and structured lifestyles created a more resilient generation, or has it led to a quiet sense of emptiness mask…

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From Studying Literature to Building a Tech Career: Discussion with Spotify’s Arunima Anand 47:45

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We live in an era of disciplinary chauvinism. While most hiring managers agree that deep generalists are precious for the modern workplace, they tend to hesitate before giving a shot to someone from a non-traditional background. That’s why it is important to study the careers of people like Arunima Anand who pivoted her career from literature and i…

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Meaningful Careers in Public Policy and Lessons on Resilience with Urvashi Prasad (Former Director, NITI Aayog) 46:58

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Urvashi Prasad has spent the last 15 years trying to make the world a kinder, fairer, and better place through her policy-based interventions in heathcare. Armed with degrees from Cambridge and LSTH, she worked as a director at NITI Aayog, and was awarded the India-UK Achievers Award. In addition to sharing principles and frameworks for building me…

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How to Raise Happy and Successful Children: Esther Wojcicki on Parenting, Grief, and Growth 1:01:19

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Esther Wojcicki is a renowned educator and journalist, best known for her transformative parenting philosophy outlined in her books In this episode, she shares the principles that guided her as a mother to Susan Wojcicki, former CEO of YouTube, Anne Wojcicki, founder of 23andMe, and Dr Janet Wojcicki, a professor of paediatrics at UCSF. She reflect…

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Reimagining India’s Economy: A Conversation with former BCG Chairman and Planning Commission Member Arun Maira 1:02:34

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What kind of economy does India need—not just to grow, but to serve its people with dignity and purpose? In this episode, we speak with Arun Maira, former Member of India’s Planning Commission, Chairman of BCG India, and author of Reimagining India’s Economy: An Inquiry into the Real Costs of Economic Growth. Tracing his journey from Tata Motors to…

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[Arguable] The Nuclear Family: Freedom or Fragmentation? 54:02

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Podcast Description: The nuclear family has become the dominant model in much of the world—but was its rise a step forward or a profound social loss? Critics argue that the shift from joint families to nuclear households has led to loneliness, burnout, fragile caregiving systems, and the erosion of intergenerational wisdom. Joint families, they say…

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[Arguable] To Infinity… and Investors? The Debate Over Private Space Travel 55:10

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Private space travel once belonged in the realm of science fiction—but today, celebrities like Katy Perry are booking tickets on Blue Origin, and billionaires are launching rockets. In this episode, Dhruva and Utkarsh explore the growing role of private companies in space exploration and whether the shift away from government-led missions is cause …

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Understanding The Anti-Ableist Manifesto with Tiffany Yu 41:40

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In this episode, you will learn What is disability and ways in which our society discriminates against people with disabilities What can do about it Ways to deconstruct "I am not your inspiration" In The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, Tiffany Yu highlights the myriad ways in which our society discriminates against people with disabilities - and what we ca…

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Understanding the mutual impact of Hindu culture and Christianity upon each other with Historian Manu Pillai 52:59

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About this Podcast What did European missionaries misunderstand about Hinduism when they first arrived in India? How did colonial power and missionary pressure help reshape Hindu identity from within? Could the rise of modern Hindu nationalism be traced back to these early cultural and religious encounters? When European missionaries arrived in Ind…

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[Arguable] Should Universities Get Rid of Selective Admissions and Replace Them with a Lottery System? 53:51

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Selective admissions have long defined access to elite universities but a number of scholars are challenging this model, arguing that it reinforces privilege and entrenches inequality. In this episode, Dhruva and Utkarsh examine the case for replacing selective admissions with a lottery among qualified applicants. The discussion draws on John Rawls…

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[Arguable] Is Foreign Aid an Effective Form of Reparation? 49:25

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Foreign aid and reparations are terms often used interchangeably, yet they embody distinct principles and purposes. In this episode, we discuss the differences between these concepts, exploring their definitions, the potential risks of conflating them, and the implications of such conflation. Foreign aid typically refers to financial or technical a…

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3Worlds Shamanism S05E10 - Working with Grandfather Fire 33:55

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Grandfather is one of the magical ‘elements’ of creation, and working with fire is a mainstay of all shamanistic and animistic traditions. Here are some basic ground rules and insights, and ideas for some Fire Ceremonies. Patreon - support Nick's work - buy him a cup of coffee! Sacred Hoop Magazine Website 3Worlds Gallery Website Help to Support th…

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3Worlds Shamanism S05E09 - The Inuit Shamans of Greenland and Tupilak Spirits 33:20

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The shamanism of Inuit Greenland - the angakkoq shamans - had a reputation for quite dark shamanism and fearful spirits, which stalked the land and attacked people. The shamans - and other people - could also create spirit fetishes, called tupilak, which could come alive and be sent out to kill rivals and enemies. This podcast explores the practice…

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[Arguable] Are Tariffs Always a Bad Idea? 49:58

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Tariffs—taxes on imports—have long been a powerful tool in economic policy, shaping global trade for centuries. But are they always harmful, or can they serve a strategic purpose? In this episode, we trace the history of tariffs from the British East India Company to modern trade disputes between the U.S., China, India, and Europe. William Dalrympl…

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3Worlds Shamanism S05E08 - Walking with the Sacred Pipe 56:11

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The sacred pipe - the chanupa - is a Native American tradition of great cultural and sacred importance to many Native North Americans, especially those from Plains cultures such as the Lakota, Crow, Arapaho, Shoshone, Cree, Cheyenne and others. It is a beautiful tradition of great richness. This episode of the podcast looks at the sacred stone used…