A weekly discussion of current affairs in China with journalists, writers, academics, policymakers, business people and anyone with something compelling to say about the country that's reshaping the world. Hosted by Kaiser Kuo.
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The Institute Of Public Affairs Podcasts
Every week Grant Reeher, Political Science Professor and Senior Research Associate at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University, leads a conversation with a notable guest. Guests include people from central New York -- writers, politicians, activists, public officials, and business professionals whose work affects the public life of the community -- as well as nationally prominent figures visiting the region to talk about their work.
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Devil's Advocate with Jon Caldara is a current events show not to be missed. Each week it features lively - and sometimes heated - debates between elected officials, journalists, activists, concerned citizens, subject-matter experts, and hard-pressing host Jon Caldara, president of the Independence Institute. Jon is not afraid to express his "free-market" views, and his guests are not afraid to take on those opinions. It all makes for an informative, lively public affairs program.
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Ever wondered how automation will change the world? Maybe you puzzle over what India could do to ease traffic congestion, or how China's aircraft carriers will transform Indian Ocean geopolitics? All Things Policy, a daily podcast brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, brings you all the answers. Every weekday, our researchers break down complex economic and geopolitical ideas through the lens of current events. For everyone from the busy executive to the curious student, All Things ...
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Australia is facing its most significant challenges since World War Two. Geopolitical tensions are increasing, Cultural self-confidence is in decline. The values which define us freedom, democracy, egalitarianism, and sacrifice – are being put to the test. Over this special podcast series Tony and I discuss how Australia can not only survive, but flourish in the decades ahead.
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Everything you need to know about Australian public policy. Grattan Institute is dedicated to developing high quality public policy for Australia’s future. Our podcasts cover a range of public policy topics focusing on the main issues facing Australia. Our podcasts concentrate on budget policy, economic growth, energy, health, institutional reform, household finances, school education, and disability policy.
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On Asia Inside Out, experts and guests of the Asia Society Policy Institute take you beyond the policy headlines to provide an insider’s view on regional and global affairs. Featuring interviews with with informed observers and decision-makers from across the Asia-Pacific region, Asia Inside Out gives you a fresh take on Asian politics and policy. Subscribe today.
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Audacy Portland’s locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let’s Talk Portlandis hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank ...
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Conversations about projects and research undertaken by scholars & affiliates of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University; interviews with renowned fellows from CASBS history; and audio versions of occasional CASBS live events. CASBS is a scholarly community like no other for collaborative, cross-disciplinary, generative research. It brings together deep thinkers to address wicked problems and significant societal challenges. It empowers them to ...
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Helping you make sense of politics, culture and world affairs – every weekday. Anoosh Chakelian, Oli Dugmore and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On the podcast, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to ...
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Explore civic engagement, global affairs, and national security through real stories that connect public policy, systems thinking, and everyday life. The Civic Brief unpacks how domestic and international issues are colliding at the local level, reshaping how we live, lead, and make sense of a rapidly evolving world. Hosted by Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III, this podcast bridges the gap between abstract policy and real human impact. From political polarization to economic instability, climate d ...
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Macdonald-Laurier Institute's premier public policy podcast.
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“Real Estate for Breakfast” is a Chicago-centric commercial real estate podcast presented by McGuireWoods. Hosted by Phil Coover, a partner at McGuireWoods, the podcast features conversations with industry leaders including developers, property management professionals, brokers, attorneys, investors, visionaries, tenants, tenant representatives, and business owners. The show delivers thoughtful commentary on current real estate issues, explanations of sophisticated real estate challenges, an ...
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News, analysis and interviews from the Institute of Public Affairs, Australia's voice for freedom.
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Inspire FM’s current affairs show seeking to dig past the headlines and discussing issues affecting Muslims around the globe. Inspire FM – Positively Inspiring the Community.
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The IPA's Looking Forward Podcast - A weekly podcast of debate and discussion about politics and ideas hosted by Scott Hargreaves, Editor of the IPA Review and Chris Berg of RMIT University and Fellow of the IPA
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Founded in 1961 by strategist Herman Kahn, Hudson Institute challenges conventional thinking and helps manage strategic transitions to the future through interdisciplinary studies in defense, international relations, economics, health care, technology, culture, and law. Hudson seeks to guide public policy makers and global leaders in government and business through a vigorous program of publications, conferences, policy briefings, and recommendations.
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Here is Hans Hoppe's first treatise in English — actually his first book in English — and the one that put him on the map as a social thinker and economist to watch. He argued that there are only two possible archetypes in economic affairs: socialism and capitalism. All systems are combinations of those two types. The capitalist model he defines as pure protection of private property, free association, and exchange — no exceptions. All deviations from that ideal are species of socialism, wit ...
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Around The Hill is a weekly podcast that invites you to quickly digest what is driving the public affairs agenda being presented at live journalism events in the city. Every week we summarize the big ideas, interview event organizers and meet the speakers of events produced by the most prominent national media outlets, NGOs and educational institutions. In Ottawa, the live journalism and public affairs events we review include those produced by: The Hill Times, MacLean’s, The Economic Club, ...
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Policy Talk is a public affairs podcast that brings unique analysis and fresh insights to some of the most complex and urgent foreign and domestic policy challenges facing America and our allies today. Each episode features a deeply knowledgeable expert in an engaging, in-depth conversation about a specific public policy topic. Policy Talk seeks to educate and inform listeners who care about key public policy questions so they can better participate in the consequential debates occurring in ...
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Mark Blyth, political economist at The Watson Institute at Brown University, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the news. Subscribe now to hear Mark and Carrie cut through the media haze, and provide a thought-provoking, topical, and often hilarious conversation about the world today.
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New Mainers Speak shares delightful, meaningful, funny yet sensitive conversations about what life is like in Maine for immigrants, in their own words. In each episode a member of the community shares personal experiences from his or her home country, as well as stories about life in Maine. New Mainers Speak is a 30 minute interview between a foreign-born resident of Maine and Kate Manahan, the show’s producer and host. Genuine empathy develops from witnessing an individual’s story. That inf ...
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Filling the Gapp is a podcast about the important topics in South Africa that goes beyond the usual discussions of government simply in terms of corruption and incompetence. Of course, they are. But we aim to go deeper than that. What are the deeper underlying reasons informing South Africa's ruling ANC? How does the historical background of the ANC elders inform their strange decisions to ban the sources of sin tax, cigarettes and alcohol? How did the good intentions of anti-Apartheid activ ...
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”Israel Lobby Damage Assessment” is a podcast of the Institute for Research Middle Eastern Policy. IRmep is a Washington-based nonprofit organization that studies US-Middle East policy formulation. Founded in 2002, IRmep is non-partisan and does not support or oppose candidates for public office. IRmep’s Center for Policy & Law files Freedom of Information Act requests and lawsuits to create warranted transparency and reveal the functions of government. It also examines how balanced and vigo ...
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Welcome to Health+Tech — Our podcast explores issues and trends at the intersection of healthcare, technology and innovation The podcast is presented by the firm’s Digital Health, Technology and Innovation Group, which helps clients navigate transactional, regulatory and compliance challenges in areas such as telehealth, data privacy and security, and health information technology. McGuireWoods is a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual, and ...
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Ronald Reagan began his broadcasting career as a radio announcer for the Chicago Cubs, WHO Radio, Des Moines, Iowa. The Great Communicator had a wonderful voice that people trusted and made ever radio show an experience. Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the fortieth President of the United States (1981–1989) and the thirty-third Governor of California (1967–1975). Born in Illinois, Reagan moved to Los Angeles, California in the 1930s, where he was an actor, presiden ...
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For so long a fixture of public debate in the US, the software company Palantir is now increasingly being talked about here in Britain. In September the UK government announced a £1.5bn investment by Palantir in the military. It already has contracts with the police and the NHS. So, should we be worried? Tanjil Rashid is joined by journalist James …
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Erik Chaput on the Campbell Conversations
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(Groton School) An event you've probably never heard of, the 1842 Rhode Island Rebellion, puts a lot of our current political discussions and conflicts in context. This week, Grant Reeher speaks with Erik Chaput, a teacher at Groton School in Massachusetts. He's written a book on the event titled "The People's Martyr: Thomas Wilson Dorr and His 184…
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Whilst Your Party and the Green Party attempt to occupy the space on the left of British politics that they feel Labour has abandoned, our listener asks, what about the British communist parties? Oli Dugmore is joined by Tom McTague to discuss this, along with other listener questions on political briefings to the press and whether Labour can make …
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Jobs with high exposure to AI are seeing signs of disruption, causing real anxiety about the future. Join Sridhar Krishna, Rijesh Panicker, and Bharath Reddy as they try and make sense of the downsizing, the impact on hiring, and explore how we can prepare for this transformation. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you…
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An interview with Dr. Bryan Bell with Providence Cancer Institute and Dan Floyd with Hood To Coast about the advancements in cancer research, how AI is helping further outcomes, and how Hood To Coast raises money and awareness of the institute.
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How about we take urban at risk kids and teach them to shoot guns? Well, that's exactly what my friend Mike Mills does with his charitable organization, Clay Connections. And the results? Well, they're going to surprise you.
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How much does immigration actually matter to the public?
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Shabana Mahmood was back in the Commons today outlining her controversial immigration plans. Meanwhile, Clive Lewis said he’d give up his seat for Andy Burnham and a Labour MP defects to the Greens. In the second half of the podcast, Calum Weir from Labour Together tells us what really matters to Britain. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunlif…
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Finbarr Bermingham of the SCMP on Nexperia, Export Controls, and Europe's Impossible Position
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This week on Sinica, I welcome back Finbarr Bermingham, the Brussels-based Europe correspondent for the South China Morning Post, about the Nexperia dispute — one of the most revealing episodes in the global contest over semiconductor supply chains. Nexperia, a Dutch-headquartered chipmaker owned by Shanghai-listed Wingtech, became the subject of e…
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MeitY has officially notified the DPDP Rules 2025, paving the way for implementing India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act. However, there are multiple aspects to be considered when reading the Act and Rules such as consent, data retention, children's data protection, grievance redressal, etc. In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhava…
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The bond markets could bring down Rachel Reeves
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Meet the money men with Britain's future in their hands. * Next week Rachel Reeves will deliver her budget and, for all the talk of fiscal rules, headroom and tax rises, there is a higher power she must contend with. When the Chancellor goes for meetings in the City, she is rarely introduced to the people whose job it is to press the button on buyi…
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Raja Mohan on Indian Foreign Policy and the Rebalancing of Asia
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In this episode of Asia Inside Out, Rorry Daniels, Managing Director of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI), speaks with Raja Mohan, ASPI Non-Resident Distinguished Fellow and author of the forthcoming India and the Rebalancing of Asia. Daniels and Mohan discuss India’s relationship China, the U.S., and Russia; regional headwinds impacting New…
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World on Edge: A Geostrategic Walk-About With Dr. Kenneth Weinstein of the Hudson Institute
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Get a sweeping, unfiltered look at today’s most urgent geopolitical flashpoints — U.S. strategy, global legitimacy, the Indo-Pacific, narco-terrorism, China’s rise, and the future of American engagement. In this episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III is joined by Dr. Kenneth Weinstein, from the Hudson Institute, for a high-velocity…
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This episode of All Things Policy unpacks one of the most persistent features of China’s economy: overcapacity. Bhumika Sevkani, Research Analyst at the Takshashila Institution, speaks with Yanmei Xie, Senior Associate Fellow at MERICS, about Beijing’s emerging anti-involution policies and their implications for China and its trading partners. Draw…
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Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has set out her plans for the biggest shake up of asylum laws in 40 years. It divided the Labour party, impressed some Conservatives and even earned the home sec an invite to join Reform. But what will it mean in the long term for Britain, and for the families affected? Oli Dugmore is joined by Anoosh Chakelian and Ra…
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G2 and US Disengagement: Rhetoric vs. Reality
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Abhishek Kadiyala is in conversation with Brigadier Anil Raman (Retd.) to unpack the myths surrounding US–China stability and America’s supposed disengagement from East Asia. Together, they explore why the idea of a US–China “G2” repeatedly collapses, how US rhetoric masks a deepening military presence in the I…
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Shabana Mahmood's asylum plans split Labour
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Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, has unveiled a series of changes to the migration and asylum system. The plans, which have been trailed over the weekend, have been met with scorn from within the Labour party. “This approach isn’t just morally wrong” the MP Richard Burgeon tweeted earlier today, “it’s politically disastrous.” Oli Dugmore is joi…
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane sits with audio director Rahul Ranganath to explore the convergence between global politics and the gaming industry. This episode unpacks how video games sometimes mirror geopolitical dynamics, potentially become vectors for propaganda and activism, and shape public perception on identity and…
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Booker winner: Keir Starmer should read 'Flesh'
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"If he feels talking about his favourite novel is politically disadvantageous, that's a sad state of affairs" - David Szalay on Keir Starmer's reading habits. -- David Szalay is the winner of the 2025 Booker Prize for Fiction. He disputes claims that his novel, Flesh, is a tale of modern masculinity as reviewers have claimed. Though it certainly ex…
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David Knapp and Maurice Brown on the Campbell Conversations
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Program transcript: Grant Reeher: Welcome to the Campbell Conversations, I'm Grant Reeher. One of the biggest surprises in the recent elections was the change in party control of the Onondaga County Legislature, which Democrats won all six seats that they contested, shifting the balance of power from 12 to 5 in favor of Republicans, to 10 to 7 in f…
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We share our strategy advice for the Labour rebels allegedly trying to oust Keir Starmer. Ailbhe Rea and Luke O'Reilly join Rachel Cunliffe to answer listener questions. In this episode: What's the best strategy for Labour rebels hoping to dethrone Starmer? How much power does a party chair wield? Can any politicians affect positive change? LISTEN …
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Why is Rachel Reeves U-turning on income tax?
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After weeks of preparing to break their manifesto pledge, Starmer and Reeves have ditched their plans to raise income tax. They’re scared it would have angered their MPs and voters, amid a dire performance in the polls. How will Reeves plug the £30 billion gap in public finances if she doesn’t raise income tax? Oli Dugmore is joined by Ailbhe Rea a…
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What does it take to build something bigger than ourselves? Join Sowmya Prabhakar and Shreya Ramakrishnan in this episode of All Things Policy, as they talk about collaborative changemaking, the often long, challenging, and inspiring process of communities learning, giving, and growing together. They unpack myths, share tools and frameworks, and re…
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Rich Folks Robbing The Slightly More Rich
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Another Colorado election and another sweep for the left. Marianne Goodland from the Gazette Newspapers dissects the results.
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There’s no “fundamental institutional bias” at the BBC | Lewis Goodall interview
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The BBC is still reeling from the dramatic resignation announcement of its director general Tim Davie on Sunday. Rachel Cunliffe gets Lewis Goodall’s insider perspective, drawing on his time working on BBC’s Newsnight programme. Lewis also shares his thoughts on the leadership threats surrounding Keir Starmer. READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/pol…
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The months-long US-China trade tensions have reignited global attention on rare earths, the critical minerals that power everything from smartphones to fighter jets. When Beijing used export controls to restrict rare earth supplies to the United States, it pushed Donald Trump to negotiate a truce in Busan, South Korea. But was that truce the end, o…
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Net zero is dead | Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott S4E20
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Former Prime Minister and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the latest net zero developments within the Liberal Party and why Australia desperately needs a cut to immigration levels. Tony and Daniel also discussion our severe and concerning lack of defence prepare…
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Labour hit its lowest-ever poll rating last week, coming fourth at just 17 per cent. Westminster is full of chatter about a leadership coup at the hands of Wes Streeting. And Labour MPs and government aides alike are dismayed by Keir Starmer’s leadership and the state of No 10. Has the Prime Minister reached the point of no return? Anoosh Chakelian…
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Walk With Me: Nelson Mandela on Reconciliation in a Divided Age
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What can Nelson Mandela teach America about forgiveness, leadership, and reconciliation in a divided age? In this powerful episode of The Civic Brief, Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III shares a reflective encounter with the spirit of Nelson Mandela—a dialogue that reveals timeless lessons for leadership, democracy, and healing in an era of division. Thro…
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How Everyday Creativity Influences Public Policy
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Astha Rastogi, Programme Manager for Defence & Foreign Affairs, and Bhumika Sevkani, Research Analyst in the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme, will explore how creative work in India has begun to influence public policy in unexpected ways. From food-label activism on Instagram to narrative shifts triggered by doc…
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Will world leaders ever fix climate change?
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It's now "impossible" to limit climate change to 1.5 degrees. Can COP30 achieve anything material at all? -- Keir Starmer has been in Brazil ahead of COP30 - the world’s largest annual climate meeting - where world leaders were told it’s now “virtually impossible” to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. That’s according to the UN’s chief meteorolog…
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We Were Right: Kaiser and Jeremy Reunite to Riff on the China Vibe Shift
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This week on Sinica, I welcome back Jeremy Goldkorn, co-founder of the show and my longtime co-host, to revisit the "vibe shift" we first discussed back in February. Seven months on, what we sensed then has fully borne out — there's been a measurable softening in American attitudes toward China, reflected not just in polling data but in media cover…
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Yesterday evening, BBC director general Tim Davie resigned, as first reported in the New Statesman by our new political editor Ailbhe Rea, along with his head of news, Deborah Turness. In the end, it came down to a Panorama documentary accused of featuring a misleadingly edited speech by Donald Trump. But, having weathered years of BBC scandals, co…
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In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Ashwin Prasad and Anushka Saxena discuss the highlights from the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Anushka speaks to the differences in the two sides immediate and long-term signalling on "concessions" and "consensus", even as she acknowledges that important fo…
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Has Labour let down Millennials? Are tax hikes on the horizon? And what would happen to the commonwealth if Britain dumped our King? Rachel Cunliffe joins Anoosh Chakelian to answer listener questions. Treat yourself or someone special to big ideas, bold politics and proper journalism from just £2 this Christmas when you subscribe to the New States…
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