Best Edie Net Podcasts (2025)

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Growing up and older at work 33:16

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Whether we like to admit it or not, we’re all growing older. However, the experience of growing older at work remains surprisingly overlooked and under theorised in management and organisation studies. In this Transforming Business podcast, Martin Parker speaks with Kathleen Riach, author of ‘Working through Ageing’, about her groundbreaking 10-yea…

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How true crime stories shape society 1:15:03

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True crime is a huge cultural industry, yet behind its stories lies real victims and uncomfortable ethical implications. In this podcast, Richard Kemp speaks with Ian Cummins and Martin King, two of the authors of ‘True Crime: Key Themes and Perspectives’, about the impact true crime has on society. They discuss Serial, the groundbreaking podcast, …

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Episode 37: Decarbonising heavy industry and going beyond the hype on green hydrogen 37:36

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The latest episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is streaming now. Join the award-winning edie team for new and exclusive discussions about the solutions which businesses are using to decarbonise their operations and supply chains. Hosted shortly after the end of the UN's COP30 climate summit in Brazil, this episode focuses on the ways…

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‘Is there snow on Mount Everest?’ – why truth still matters 44:46

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In this episode of the podcast, N.J. Enfield, professor of linguistics at the University of Sydney, joins George Miller to discuss 'What Is Truth For?' — a book that sees truth not as a battlefield but as a shared practice of collaboration, error correction and trust. Together they explore what it takes to keep words and reality aligned when confid…

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When HR hurts: Why workplace discipline needs a rethink 39:09

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Have you ever been part of an HR investigation? Whether you were the subject, the investigator or simply an outside observer, there is growing evidence of the significant harm they can cause. In this episode of our Transforming Business podcast series with Martin Parker, Andrew Cooper and Adrian Neal, editors of ‘Under Investigation: Transforming D…

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Episode 36: Woodland creation, combatting greenwashing and a quick COP30 preview 58:41

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The latest episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is streaming now. Join the award-winning edie team for new and exclusive discussions about financing nature restoration and avoiding greenwashing with on-pack eco-claims.This episode also gives listeners a preview of everything we'll be offering around COP30, the UN's climate summit in B…

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PODCAST: Are people really to blame for their debt? 56:42

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When you think of people in debt, what do you imagine? Irresponsible people who leave telephones ringing and hide from debt collectors, or people faced with an impossible situation? In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Ryan Davey, author of ‘The Personal Life of Debt’, about the true, everyday lives of indebted people. They discuss the people …

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How education is failing young working-class men 43:40

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We often hear that working-class boys in education are misogynistic, aggressive and unwilling to learn. But how true is this? In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Alex Blower, author of ‘Lost Boys: How Education is Failing Young Working-Class Men’, about how the education system often fails these boys. They discuss the role of masculinity in t…

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Episode 35: Designing greener buildings and navigating banking’s net-zero backlash 48:43

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In Episode 35 of the Sustainability Uncovered podcast, we delve into why banks are leaving net-zero coalitions and recap on World Green Building Week 2025.Your edie co-hosts are Sarah George (content editor) and Sidhi Mittal (senior reporter). Our expert guests this episode are:- Triodos Bank’s chief economist, Hans Stegeman- The Building Research …

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Drugs: The path that led to prohibition 45:05

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The goal of drug policy is clear, according to the United Nations, whose convention on narcotic drugs largely sets the framework for what individual states do. The aim, the UN says, is to end the ‘serious evil’ of addiction. This, it adds, is to be achieved by preventing public access to dangerous substances, while at the same time ensuring adequat…

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From faultlines to frontlines: Neoliberalism vs. people-powered movements 56:58

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In many ways neoliberalism is an extreme ideology, much like fascism and communism, but we very rarely recognise it as such. It hides behind the free-market, deregulation and privatisation, but in reality it’s quietly increasing isolation, inequality, poverty, disease and environmental threat. In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Peter Beresfo…

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Episode 34 (pt 2): How drinks businesses are responding to water risks and nature loss 42:13

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Episode 34 of Sustainability Uncovered is a two-part special to mark World Water Week 2025, which runs from 24 August to 28 August inclusive.Big businesses are reporting $77bn of water-related risks though 2050 via CDP, and with 10% of this risk being classed as immediate. Floods, droughts, water pollution and over-use are huge challenges for many …

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Episode 34 (pt 1): Inside luxury giant Kering’s new water strategy 32:01

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Episode 34 of Sustainability Uncovered is a two-part special to mark World Water Week 2025, which runs from 24 August to 28 August inclusive.Big businesses are reporting $77bn of water-related risks though 2050 via CDP, and with 10% of this risk being classed as immediate. Floods, droughts, water pollution and over-use are huge challenges for many …

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Episode 33: Greener cleaning, B Corp strategy and Britain’s infrastructure bonanza 1:02:10

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Is the UK's Infrastructure Strategy good news, or bad news, for climate, nature and jobs? Are we really in an ESG winter? And what's the best path to B Corp certification?Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, which is provides a UK policy recap as the Government strives to deliver 150 major infrastructure projects …

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Has Racism Really Changed? From Black Lives Matter to EDI Backlash and Beyond 41:56

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Despite claims that we now live in a post-racial society, race continues to disadvantage those from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds. In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Kalwant Bhopal, author of the second edition of ‘White Privilege: The myth of a post-racial society’, about why those from black and minority ethnic communities continue…

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Safety net or patchwork quilt? Getting to grips with the welfare state 48:10

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The welfare state is often talked about as a universal safety net, a system designed to catch anyone who falls. But does that image really capture how different countries understand and organise welfare around the world? In this episode, George Miller talks to Professor Paul Spicker, author of What Is the Welfare State For?, about some of the histo…

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Episode 32: Bottom trawling bans, oyster restoration and the High Seas Treaty 57:20

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Was the UN Ocean Conference in France a success? Why are oysters a great coastal climate solution? And what, exactly, is bottom trawling?Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, which is all about the ways in which we can conserve and restore our oceans - whether we're business leaders, academics or athletes. Your co-…

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Is basic income the answer to our age of crisis? 39:08

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As basic income trials take place around the world, the idea can no longer be dismissed as purely utopian. But can it truly reshape economies and societies? In this episode, Richard Kemp talks with Howard Reed and Elliott Johnson, two of the co-authors of Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything, about the reality of basic income. They expl…

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A humanist looks at the night sky 46:47

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What does a humanist feel when they gaze up at the stars? In this episode, George Miller speaks to philosopher Richard Norman, author of What Is Humanism For?, about wonder, meaning and morality in a world without God. Their conversation traces Norman’s intellectual journey, from religious upbringing to secular commitment, and explores how humanism…

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Episode 31: Fashion resale, circular economy standards and U-turns on plastic packaging targets 52:19

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Why are so many big brands watering down their packaging sustainability commitments, including pledges on recycled plastic? How can we build trust in the circular economy? And in an increasingly crowded market, what does it take to run a successful fashion resale and recycling business?Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered …

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The ageing crisis that no one’s talking about 59:19

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Within the next 30 years the European workforce will be down by a quarter, upsetting the systems we have had in place for decades. In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Giles Merritt, author of 'Timebomb: When Ageing Explodes', about this impending ageing crisis. They discuss the multiple factors that have led us here, as well as what needs to …

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Challenging the monarchy: Britain after Elizabeth II 43:49

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With the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles, Britain has entered a new era — and questions about the future of the monarchy have become more pressing. Does it have a long-term role to play in modern Britain, or is it an anachronism whose days are numbered? In this episode, George Miller talks to Laura Clancy, lecturer in …

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Episode 30: Employee engagement, Fairtrade partnerships and going beyond corporate philanthropy 1:10:33

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Sustainability professionals often state that collaboration is the secret sauce to unlocking change and impact at scale, but how can businesses avoid common partnership pitfalls - for collaborative projects both internally and externally?edie’s content editor Sarah George, editor Matt Mace and reporter Sidhi Mittal aim to answer this question in th…

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Can journalism as we know it survive? 51:59

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There are many truisms about journalism. That it should speak truth to power. That it must be rooted in community. But what do these mean in practice, especially at a time when journalism is facing an unprecedented set of threats – financial, technological, and political? In this episode, George Miller talks to journalist and media commentator Jon …

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The myth of the heroic billionaire 27:47

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Billionaires represent a scourge of economic inequality, but how do they get away with it within our culture? In this episode of our Transforming Business podcast series with Martin Parker, Carl Rhodes, author of ‘Stinking Rich’, explains the dangerous and deceptive myths which portray billionaires as a ‘force for good’. They discuss the myths of t…

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Episode 29: Brilliant bamboo, B Corp certification and bed recycling 59:31

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The new episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is a special to mark B Corp Month 2025. It explains how the B Corp certification standards are evolving and looks behind-the-scenes at how two fast-growing, UK-based businesses were able to certify - and the value they have found in doing so. Your hosts for this episode are edie's Sarah Geo…

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Changemaking and radical hope in times of crisis 30:19

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Everybody wants to change the world, but can we actually make a difference? In the first episode of our Transforming Business podcast series with Martin Parker, Jane Holgate and John Page, authors of Changemakers: Radical Strategies for Social Movement Organising, discuss the power of activism and challenge the belief that change is impossible. The…

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Social work and social control 35:01

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Social work exists in a constant tension between caring and protecting vulnerable people, and the control mechanisms within the broader context social workers operate in. Where are the lines drawn in its dual role as an instrument of the state and an advocate for social justice? In this episode Malcolm Carey and Gurnam Singh, guest editors of the C…

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Episode 28: Urban wetlands, biodiversity net-gain and nature-friendly farming 1:05:07

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This new episode of the Sustainability Uncovered podcast is all about nature. Tune in for reflections on the anniversary of the UK's 10% biodiversity net-gain mandate, including how some developers are going above and beyond - even in urban areas. This episode also delves into the practicalities of conserving and restoring nature on farms, while ma…

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The myth of the hormonal female 52:37

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We’ve all blamed PMS on hormones but, despite popular belief, no direct causal link between female sex hormones and PMS has ever been proven. So why does the ‘hormonal woman’ stereotype persist? And how does it fuel outdated, sexist narratives about female health? In this episode, Jess Miles speaks to Sally King, a visiting fellow in menstrual phys…

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Sustainability Uncovered episode 27: Fairtrade tea, sustainable holidays and cutting through the noise 51:22

11M ago51:22

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edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is back for 2025! Tune in to this new episode for a focus on all things sustainability communications, from making accurate customer-facing claims and building great stories, to making sure your coworkers 'get' climate.Your host this episode is Sarah George (content editor).Our guest speakers for this episode…

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How to be creative with data analysis 43:51

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Alongside a growing interest in creative methods, researchers are increasingly exploring how to bring creativity into data analysis. But how do you strike the balance between innovation and maintaining a systematic, rigorous and ethical approach? Jess Miles talks to Helen Kara, Dawn Mannay, and Alastair Roy, editors of The Handbook of Creative Data…

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Episode 26: A COP29 debrief and the future of purpose-led business 1:00:44

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The new episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is streaming now, providing reflections on the recent COP29 climate summit and what the UK's new Labour Government mean for the green economy. Your hosts are Matt Mace (editor) and Sarah George (content editor).Our guest speakers for this episode are:- Sachin Nandha, director and trustee of…

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Are zoos an anachronism in the 21st century? 34:02

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Many of us have fond memories of going to the zoo as children, but zoo critics are vocal in their condemnation of keeping animals in captivity, believing there can be no such thing as a good zoo. Are the goals of entertainment, conservation, education and research more often in conflict than harmony? And are they ultimately irreconcilable with conc…

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Austerity: The silent killer 45:11

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Life expectancy is about more than just health – it’s about the kind of society we live in. In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with David Walsh and Gerry McCartney, co-authors of 'Social Murder?: Austerity and Life Expectancy in the UK', about the monumental impact austerity has had, and continues to have, on life expectancy. They discuss the rea…

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PODCAST: How economics left the real world behind 50:00

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Modern economics often credits Adam Smith as its cornerstone, but another key figure, David Ricardo, has shaped our world in ways we rarely examine. Ricardo, the wealthiest stock trader of his day, developed the theory of comparative advantage, a concept that helped justify globalisation but concealed deeper ties to power, empire and slavery. In th…

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Episode 25: Carbon budgets, ocean ecosystems and CEO collaborations for net-zero 1:00:59

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The new episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is streaming now, featuring a handy COP29 explainer and three new and exclusive high-level guest interviews – all focused on the global transition to net-zero. Your hosts are Matt Mace (editor) and Sarah George (content editor).Our guest speakers for this episode are:- Kokou Agbo-Bloua, glo…

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The problem with counterterrorism 36:37

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The budget and resources that have been dedicated to combatting terrorism this century are staggering. But has it worked? In this episode, George Miller talks to Leonie B. Jackson, author of 'What is Counterterrorism for?', about the exceptional measures that states have taken in recent decades – such as detention without trial and targeted killing…

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Viral masculinity and the far right: Karen Lee Ashcraft on gender in the US Election 58:45

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As the US election approaches, MSNBC notes that the question of “what it means to be a man” is now a defining theme. In this episode, Jess Miles and Karen Lee Ashcraft revisit Karen's concept of 'viral masculinity' — a powerful current of aggrieved manhood fuelling far-right ideologies worldwide. They explore the manosphere, the online ecosystem wh…

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Episode 24: Biodiversity finance, nature-positive solar farms and regreening Africa with AI 1:02:29

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Tune in to the new episode of edie’ Sustainability Uncovered podcast as our award-winning team serve up a series of nature-related discussions to coincide with the UN's biodiversity COP16. Our guest speakers this episode are:- Katie Leach and Jenny Burrett from Lloyds - Carl Lens from JustDiggit - Ross Driver from Foresight Solar FundSustainability…

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What can business learn from the Moomins? 39:04

1y ago39:04

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Generosity, rooted in love, courage and equality, shapes the Moomin ethos, underpinning not just the brand, but the business. In this episode, Jess Miles speaks with Paul Savage and Janne Tienari, co-authors of 'Moomin Management: Redefining Generosity', about what business can learn from Tove Jansson's beloved troll creatures. They discuss the Moo…

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The Black PhD experience 54:14

1y ago54:14

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A compelling discussion on the challenges faced by Black PhD students in academia. Guests William Ackah and Madina Wane, co-editors of 'The Black PhD Experience', offer a nuanced exploration of the lived experiences of Black scholars. Through personal narratives the book examines systemic barriers, microaggressions, the psychological toll faced by …

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Episode 23: Innovative green buildings, SDG solutions and clean energy for all 57:54

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Tune in to the new episode of edie’ Sustainability Uncovered podcast as our award-winning team reflects on the UN General Assembly, Climate Week NYC and World Green Buildings Week.We break down the big climate questions, focusing in this episode on the social and economic impacts of the energy transition, and the innovations needed to cut carbon fr…

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Critical race theory and the search for truth 54:37

1y ago54:37

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Critical race theory has been problematised and demonised over the years but it has great potential for societal change. In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Rodney D. Coates, author of 'Critical Race Theory and the Search for Truth', about what critical race theory is and why it has found itself in the crosshairs of white nationalists. They d…

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Modern Slavery in Society 30:00

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Despite economic development, modern slavery persists all around the world. The issue is not only one of crime but the regulation of the economy, better welfare, and social protections. In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Sylvia Walby and Karen Shire, authors of 'Trafficking Chains: Modern Slavery in Society', about this growing global issue.…

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Episode 22: SME finance, sustainable sports and hydrogen racing cars 56:46

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Tune in to the new episode of edie’ Sustainability Uncovered podcast as our award-winning team discusses the environmental and social impact of 2024’s mega summer of sport, and explores how ESG professionals can unlock finance to scale SMEs in underserved regions and communities.Our hosts are edie's editor Matt Mace and content editor Sarah George.…

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What diplomacy means in the real world 40:13

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The life of a diplomat may seem far flung and unrelatable but, beyond the cocktails and canapes, there are ideas that can help us understand and work on social issues, such as increasing polarisation, and lessons to help us support ourselves. In this episode, Leigh Turner, author of 'Lessons in Diplomacy’ and former British ambassador who led posts…

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‘The Olympics are political through and through’ 32:12

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In the late 19th century, a French aristocrat came up with the idea of reviving the sporting contests that took place at Olympia in ancient Greece, and so the modern Olympics were born. The games have gone on to become one of the greatest spectacles on earth, but have never been free of controversy. Our guest in this episode of the podcast is Jules…

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Episode 21: Election debrief, climate risk insurance and philanthropic finance 1:05:28

1+ y ago1:05:28

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The latest episode of edie’s Sustainability Uncovered podcast is streaming now, with three new and exclusive interviews with expert guests speaking on finance for a more climate-resilient future, plus a news-in-brief recap of green policy changes made by the UK government post-election. Our hosts are edie's editor Matt Mace, content editor Sarah Ge…

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‘Museums without visitors are just elaborate storage’ 38:17

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Time was when museums were staid, dusty institutions. Those days are long gone. Now the focus is on making visiting a museum a positive, inclusive, meaningful experience for everyone who comes through the door – or visits online. It sounds good in principle, but how to do it in practice? That question is at the heart of the latest title to join the…