Crossing Channels
Monthly podcast series produced by the Bennett Institute for Public Policy (Cambridge) and Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse (IAST) to give interdisciplinary answers to today's challenging questions. Hosted by Rory Cellan-Jones with guest experts from both research centres. Subscribe to the Crossing Channels podcast feed https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1841488.rss & download each episode at the start of the month.
Podcasting since 2021 • 31 episodes
Crossing Channels
Latest Episodes
Should there be a compulsory retirement age for society's leaders?
In this episode, Rory Cellan-Jones discusses with Diane Coyle, Ruth Mace, and Paul Seabright the impact of age on leadership, the consequences of having older leaders for society, and the case for implementing a compulsory retirement ...
June 30, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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39:28
Who pays the price of colonialism today?
In this episode, Rory Cellan-Jones discusses the enduring legacies of colonialism on global economic inequalities, the climate crisis, and the digital space with experts Dr Stephanie Diepeveen and Prof Jordanna Matlon.Experts, Dr ...
June 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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30:06
What's the point of a protest?
In this episode, Rory Cellan-Jones discusses with Dr Lauren Wilcox, Dr Felix Dwinger, and Dr Giacomo Lemoli why the world is protesting so much, how protesting has changed over time, and what impact protest movements are having on policymaki...
May 06, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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23:07
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Can governments regulate AI without stifling innovation?
In this episode, Rory Cellan-Jones (former technology correspondent for the BBC) chats with Verity Harding (Bennett Institute for Public Policy), Gina Neff (Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy), and Law...
March 31, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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34:21
Why are women disadvantaged in the workplace?
This episode asks why are women disadvantaged in the workplace? Experts explore why women are underrepresented in certain professions. Why is the motherhood wage gap so persistent? How does flexible work impact women's careers? And what does po...
March 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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31:27
