Episodios

  • Arctic Heat

    Arctic Heat
    Jun 27 2024
    The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet, serving as a critical climate indicator. The 2023 Arctic Report Card documented the hottest summer in centuries, with severe impacts like wildfires, ice melt, and high sea temperatures, trends continuing in 2024. Are we locked into continuous warming? Are there tipping points? Can we act now? Despite bleak prospects, large-scale adaptation initiatives in the Arctic and Antarctica are essential. Tero Mustonen, a Finnish environmental leader, scientist, fisherman and Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize recipient, is dedicated to these efforts. Fresh from the Arctic, he provides a rare firsthand account.
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    36 m
  • India Votes!

    India Votes!
    Jun 20 2024
    India's recent elections saw 640 million voters and a mixed outcome. Prime Minister Modi's BJP won a third term but lost its majority, needing coalition partners. Meanwhile, the political opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, gained strength. Did Modi win or lose? Did voters reject his Hindu nationalism? What was this election really about? It’s India, so definitive answers are elusive. But our guest today on New Thinking for a New World, can surely point us in the right direction. Vishakha Desai is a widely respected Asian scholar focused on art, culture, policy, and women's rights. Listen as she unpacks the election and its consequences — and then tell us what you think.
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    33 m
  • Deal of the Century?

    Deal of the Century?
    May 31 2024
    The past eight months in the Middle East have been marked by significant turmoil, including the horror of October 7th, ongoing violence in Gaza, civilian casualties across the region, and rising tensions between Iran and Israel. Amidst this chaos, American diplomats are pursuing a bold diplomatic solution: a three-way agreement where the U.S. provides a defense guarantee for Saudi Arabia, which would sign a peace treaty with Israel, leading to the end of the Gaza war and a commitment to the two-state solution. This episode of New Thinking for a New World features Neil Quilliam, a British expert on Saudi Arabia, discussing the potential and challenges of this ambitious plan.
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    34 m
  • Truth, and Nothing But

    Truth, and Nothing But
    May 23 2024
    In today's world, facts are everywhere, but instead of fostering informed discussions, many people push their own "facts." Technology, like the broom in Goethe’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice, has run amok. Wouldn't it be better if open-source information and smart tech clarified issues instead of complicating them? Fortunately, people like Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, are working to achieve this. Listen to this episode of New Thinking for a New World as Higgins discusses how Bellingcat separates fact from fiction through online open-source investigation.
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    32 m
  • War Lessons

    War Lessons
    May 9 2024
    The conflict between Hamas and Israel, which began with Hamas terrorists' actions, has escalated into a wider war involving various factions and nations. Journalist Armin Rosen discusses the ongoing conflict's impact on the Middle East's political landscape, including questions about security, statehood for Palestinians, and the potential for broader regional conflict.
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    40 m
  • Re-thinking Education for Migrant Children

    Re-thinking Education for Migrant Children
    May 2 2024
    In an age marked by widespread migration, millions face displacement due to conflict, natural disasters, and insecurity, with children bearing a particularly heavy burden, often losing access to vital services like education and healthcare. In this episode of New Thinking for a New World, experts Pashtana Durrani, Lala Lovera, and Caroline Kronley delve into innovative solutions. Through their experiences with educational initiatives amidst crisis, they shed light on how quality education can still be provided even in the most challenging contexts.
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    43 m
  • SPOTLIGHT: “tis the mind that makes the body rich”

    SPOTLIGHT: “tis the mind that makes the body rich”
    Apr 23 2024
    Join past Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize winners, neuroscientist Rafa Yuste and human rights lawyer Jared Genser, as they delve into the essence of what makes us human—our brains. In this Spotlight episode, they share their journey of advocating for neuro rights through the NeuroRights Foundation, celebrating milestones in the U.S. states of Colorado, California, Minnesota, and countries like Chile and Brazil. Tune in to understand the critical importance of protecting our neurological identity and the progress of their global campaign.
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    13 m
  • Worth Repeating: A Visionary Leader

    Worth Repeating: A Visionary Leader
    Apr 18 2024
    Andrew Bastawrous, a dedicated ophthalmologist, initially focused on treating patients across Africa but recognized the limitations of traditional approaches. Realizing many individuals lacked access to care, he revolutionized ophthalmology by redesigning the delivery system and integrating technology. His Peek Vision software and data platform have since empowered millions to overcome vision impairment. Dr. Bastawrous, recipient of the 2023 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize, discusses the transformative power of innovative thinking in eye care. You can see the interview here: https://youtu.be/1OZQRQX81_g The podcast was published on 2024-02-22.
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    25 m