Diversity Science is a podcast produced by the Institute for Diversity Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It features interviews with leading researchers on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Institute is focused on research on the causes of group-based discrimination and effective ways to eliminate them.
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Get ahead of the trends and conversations that are shaping the City of London. Join Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua, Allegra Stratton and Dave Merritt every Thursday as they uncover the best stories and speak to the people in the know.
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The story of how a primate species created a world full of skyscrapers, airplanes, nuclear weapons, and vaccines. From the mass production of cotton weaving in the first industrial revolution of the 18th Century, to the digital revolution of today, this podcast will explore the ways our world has rapidly changed.
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This is the official podcast feed for Writing About Dragons and Shit - a podcast about writing with a focus on fantasy and sci-fi. Each week B Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Idle Champions Presents), Erin M. Evans (Brimstone Angels, Dungeon Scrawlers), and Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Psychology). New Episodes go live every Wednesday at 4am PST!
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Google EMEA Boss Talks AI, Productivity and UK Riots
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The aftermath of far-right violence in the UK has triggered some soul searching on the part of social media giants. Google EMEA President Matt Brittin says inflammatory online rhetoric and misinformation like that which followed the stabbing deaths of three young girls requires greater scrutiny. Brittin joins Francine Lacqua on this episode of In t…
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Ep. 125: Villain Plans with Chancellor Shmalpatine
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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Villain Plans and how to reveal them with the perfect example of Chancellor Shmalpatine. Don’t worry, it’ll make sense when you listen to it. Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice …
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Tim Marshall Reveals How Politics Will Expand Into the Final Frontier
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As part of our summer reading series, Allegra Stratton sits down with Tim Marshall to discuss his new book, The Future of Geography: How The Competition In Space Will Change Our World. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Bloomberg
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Anne Applebaum Says Trump 2.0 Could Be Good News For Dictators
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This summer, we bring you the Voternomics Summer Reading List. First up, a conversation between Stephanie Flanders and author and journalist Anne Applebaum about her latest book Autocracy, Inc: The Dictators Who Want to Run The World. She says a network of dictators from China to Venezuela could be the beneficiaries of a welcoming White House shoul…
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Fareed Zakaria Explains Why Today Is Just Like the 1920s
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Next up on the Summer Reading List, Fareed Zakaria, host of the CNN program GPS, discusses his new book, Age of Revolutions. Zakaria contends the world is experiencing a backlash to globalization similar to one in the 1920s. This dynamic is made all the more stark by Trump’s transformation of the Republican Party into an anti-immigrant, trade-skept…
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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis decided to not do the topic they picked out and answer some listener questions for an hour. They talk about Extended Action Scenes, Endings, Other Genres, and How They Met! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darken…
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Why UK Foreign Policy Is Also a Domestic Issue
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On this week’s episode of In the City, Catherine Ashton, the former high representative for European Union foreign policy and EU Commission first vice president, joins to discuss the international challenges faced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government and the importance of Britain’s determination to be more present on the global stage. See om…
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Ep. 123: Cozy Fantasy with Sarah Beth Durst
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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis are joined by Sarah Beth Durst! They’ll discuss Sarah’s new book, The Spellshop, as well as what Cozy Fantasy is and how moving to that genre was for Sarah! Special Guest: Sarah Beth Durst (Queen of Blood, The Spellshop) http://www.sarahbethdurst.com/ Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exi…
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Jo Handelsman on How We Can Better Mentor Students in STEM
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In this episode, Dr. Jo Handelsman talked with Angela Byars-Winston about how her work as a molecular biologist can offer insights into issues of human diversity and how we can do a better job mentoring minoritized students in STEM disciplines. Handelsman is the Director of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery at the University of Wisconsin-Madiso…
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Can Kamala Harris Win? The Obstacles Facing Her Candidacy
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President Joe Biden announced Sunday he’s no longer seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination, saying his exit from the race was in the best interests of his party and the country. He then threw his support to his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris. But is it as simple as that? Will Harris receive her party's nomination? Is she the best per…
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The Exclusive Interview with Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves joins Francine Lacqua for an interview on her first visit to the City of London since taking over. She warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead as she tries to fix Britain's public finances. Plus, senior reporter Phil Aldrick debriefs on their conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The RNC, the Vance Pick, and America’s Foreign Policy Under a Second Trump Term
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What could a second Donald Trump presidency look like, should he defeat US President Joe Biden in November, and how could the Republican’s policies shape markets and the world economy? We discuss with Elbridge Colby, a member of the first Trump administration and potential National Security Advisor if there’s a second one. Also on this episode, a c…
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How Labour Plans to Rebuild the British Economy
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In her first major speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves laid out the new Labour government’s plan to spur private investment. On this week’s episode of In the City, hosts David Merritt, Francine Lacqua and Allegra Stratton talk with reporter Joes Mayes about the details behind the blueprint and whether Reeves and her boss, Prime Min…
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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Genre Trends in the industry and some tips on Beta Readers. Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://twitter.com/BDaveWalters Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champi…
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A ‘Reasonably Optimistic’ Take on the French Election Surprise
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From the Paris Bureau, host Stephanie Flanders speaks with Jean-Claude Trichet, former European Central Bank president and Bank of France governor, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Lionel Laurent, and Eleonora Mavroeidi, an economist for Bloomberg Economics, to debrief on the election results. "The worst has been avoided," says Trichet, but now France m…
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Winning Was the 'Easy Part' for Starmer: Now What?
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In a special edition of Voternomics, the former CEO of Legal & General Nigel Wilson urges the new UK government to be bold and act fast. He speaks with host Stephanie Flanders and Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Bloomberg
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How Western Democracies Can ‘Get Back to Capitalism’
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Ruchir Sharma, founder and chief investment officer of Breakout Capital Partners, joins to discuss his new book What Went Wrong with Capitalism?, which argues that an “obsession” with mitigating risk is kneecapping economic growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Bloomberg
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Ep. 121: Comics with Jim Zub
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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis are joined by returning guest, Jim Zub! The wonderful folks in our Discord wrote in questions for him which kicked off some incredible conversations about Jim and the 8,000 comic pages he’s written! Special Guest: Jim Zub (Conan The Barbarian, Skullkickers) https://www.jimzub.com/ Starrin…
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What Does (And Doesn't) Labour Do First?
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Abrdn Chairman Douglas Flint joins this week to explain why he thinks the new government needs to build up transportation and education. Senior reporter Phil Aldrick also joins to discuss the sort of economy Labour will inherit if it wins this week's election. Hosted by Stephanie Flanders, Adrian Wooldridge, and Allegra Stratton. See omnystudio.com…
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Democrats Face the Aftermath of Biden’s Debate Performance
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On this special episode of Voternomics, Tim O’Brien, senior executive editor of Bloomberg Opinion and author of TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald, and Bloomberg Big Take podcast host David Gura join host Stephanie Flanders to discuss the US presidential debate on Thursday night, including President Joe Biden’s poor performance, Donald Trump’…
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Currys CEO on What the UK Needs Right Now
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Alex Baldock joins to share his take on a Labour government’s policies and their impact on business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Bloomberg
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Ep. 120: Time Loops with Django Wexler
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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis are joined by Django Wexler! They answered questions for listeners about Timeline, Time Loops, Hobbies, and Character Decriptions! Special Guest: Django Wexler (How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying, The Shadow Campaigns) https://djangowexler.com/ Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Ex…
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Major Foreign Policy Tests Await a Starmer Victory
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On this episode of Voternomics, former UK diplomat Tom Fletcher discusses how the Labour Party leader’s first 30 days could define his premiership. Plus, reporter Ellen Milligan discusses her story on Labour’s position on Brexit. Hosted by Allegra Stratton and reporters Alex Wickham and Ailbhe Rae. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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How a New Government Can Make Buying a House Easier
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Skipton Group CEO Stuart Haire analyses the promises being made by Labour and the Tories when it comes to housing, and shares what direction home affordability is heading in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Bloomberg
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Morning Glory Book Club: Chapters 15-17
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This week Erin M. Evans, Treavor Bettis, and B. Dave Walters discuss the last three chapters of Morning Glory Milking Farm and give their thoughts on the book as a whole! Get your copy of Morning Glory and read along here: https://a.co/d/e2siF0A Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walte…
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Ep. 119: Midlister Survival Guide with James L. Sutter
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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis are joined by returning guest James L. Sutter! They’ll talk about aspects of the the publishing industry and how to survive during your career as a writer! Special Guest: James L. Sutter (Dark Hearts, The Ghost of Us) http://jameslsutter.com/ Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brim…
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Voternomics: How the Left Lost Its Way in Europe
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“We, the left, have messed up,” said Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek finance minister who came to fame negotiating on behalf of the Greek government during the country’s 2015 debt crisis. “We’ve tried, we’ve been tested and we failed our test.” Varoufakis joins this week’s Voternomics podcast, in which hosts Allegra Stratton, Stephanie Flanders …
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Why a Potential $64 Billion London IPO Is Controversial
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On this episode of In the City, we analyze how a badly-needed UK offering by a Singapore-based fast-fashion retailer might not happen. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Andrea Felsted, who covers consumer goods and the retail industry, and reporter Ailbhe Rhea join. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Voternomics: Farage 'Trumpifies' Tories, India Surprise and Europe Just Got a China ‘Wake Up Call’
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Europe cannot rely on America for its long-term security, says Robin Niblett, distinguished fellow and former director of Chatham House. On this episode of Voternomics, Niblettt—who conceives of a multi-decade “structural conflict” between China and the US—says Europe has experienced a “wake up call.” Plus, Stephanie, Allegra and Adrian discuss Bre…
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Morning Glory Book Club: Chapters 13-14
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This week Erin M. Evans, Treavor Bettis, and special guest Erik Scott de Bie talk about Chapters 13 and 14 of Morning Glory Milking Farm. Get your copy of Morning Glory and read along here: https://a.co/d/e2siF0A Special Guest: Erik Scott de Bie (Libations for the Dead, Shadow of the Winter King) https://erikscottdebie.com/ Starring: Erin M Evans (…
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Ep. 118: Trilogies, Multi-POV, & What is a Story Anyways?
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The listener questions continue - but we’re nearing the end! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Episode 118: Trilogies, Multi-POV, and What is a Story Anyways? Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Socie…
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Ian Bremmer Says America Is a ‘Frog in a Boiling Pot’
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As we approach the halfway mark of 2024, Eurasia Group has doubled down on its assessment of the threats facing the world today. Ian Bremmer, the consulting firm’s founder and president, joins hosts Francine Lacqua and Allegra Stratton to explain why US political dysfunction is still the number one global threat. He also explains why he does not se…
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Voternomics: US Battles for ‘Hearts and Minds’ in a Conflicted World with Daleep Singh
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On this special Monday episode, White House national security adviser for economics Daleep Singh explains how America is seeking to maintain global influence. Bloomberg senior editor Ruchi Bhatia discusses the likely victory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party in India’s election and what it means for the world’s fastest-growing major economy. …
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Chapter 68: Industrialization Spreads East
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In the mid-19th Century, two eastern empires were humiliated by industrialized powers. To avoid further humiliation, they both decided to industrialize themselves. In the late 19th Century, Russia and Japan went through rapid modernization. But which of the two succeeded would shock everyone, come 1905. In this episode, we will cover: The emancipat…
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South Africa is in Uncharted Waters. What's Next?
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For the past three decades, South African politics have been defined by the African National Congress. But with initial forecasts from the May 29 vote showing a marked decline in support for the ruling party, change looks likely. So what do the various potential outcomes mean for South Africa’s growth and debt outlook? For investor interest in the …
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Ep. 117: Word Count, Second Books, & Emotional Journeys
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The listener questions continue - but we’re nearing the end! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis answer questions about Word Count, Second Books, and Emotional Journeys! Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://tw…
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Morning Glory Book Club: Chapters 11-12
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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis talk about Chapters 11 and 12 of Morning Glory Milking Farm. Get your copy of Morning Glory and read along here: https://a.co/d/e2siF0A Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels) https://twitter.com/erinmevans B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society) https://…
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City of London Sees Labour’s Return as Chance for Stability
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The coming July 4 general election in the UK is a good thing, according to executives in the City of London. With Labour currently predicted to trounce the embattled Tories, some contend the vote is a chance for stability after a turbulent few years under Conservative leadership. But first comes the campaign—what policy pronouncements are financial…
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Voternomics: How to Beat Back AI’s Threat to Democracy with Audrey Tang
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Bad actors using machine-learning, generative artificial intelligence and the power of digital networks are seeding ever-more distrust in democracy, warns Audrey Tang, former digital affairs minister for Taiwan. Tang joins this week’s episode of Voternomics to discuss the risk of foreign interference in the many elections happening around the world…
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Morning Glory Book Club: Chapters 9-10
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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, Treavor Bettis, and special guest Rhiannon Held talk about Chapters 9 and 10 of Morning Glory Milking Farm. Get your copy of Morning Glory and read along here: https://a.co/d/e2siF0A Special Guest: Rhiannon Held (Dungeon Scrawlers) https://twitter.com/RhiannonHeld Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, B…
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Voternomics: "Bleeding to Death" Tory Party Calls July Election. But Why Now?
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On this special edition of Voternomics, we discuss the possible reasoning behind the Conservative’s decision to gamble on an earlier-than-expected vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Bloomberg
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Ep. 116: Neurodivergent Characters with Peter V. Brett
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This week hosts Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, and Treavor Bettis are joined by Peter V. Brett! He brings the topic of writing Neurodivergent Characters, and then at the end we answer a listener question about Naming Fantasy Things. Special Guest: Petter V. Brett (Demon Cycle Series) https://www.petervbrett.com/ Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of E…
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What the Death of Iran’s President Means for the Middle East
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On this week’s In the City, we discuss the immediate questions around replacing Ebrahim Raisi and how that may affect Iran’s relationship with Saudi Arabia. Bloomberg regional news director Rosalind Mathieson joins hosts David Merritt, Francine Lacqua and Allegra Stratton to discuss these thorny issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…
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Voternomics: Why Europe Needs to Unite Around Its Defense with Wolfgang Ischinger
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Former Munich Security Conference Chair Wolfgang Ischinger joinsVoternomics to explain the new European project he says is needed. Plus, Bloomberg reporter Michael Nienaber discusses why German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s popularity remains at historic lows while the far-right AfD party may see gains in the European parliament next month. See omnystud…
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Morning Glory Book Club: Chapters 7-8
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This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, Treavor Bettis, and special guest Shanna Germain talk about Chapters 7 and 8 of Morning Glory Milking Farm. Get your copy of Morning Glory and read along here: https://a.co/d/e2siF0A Special Guest: Shanna Germain (Monte Cook Games) https://twitter.com/ShannaGermain Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, …
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Ep. 115: Listener Questions with Shanna Germain
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The listener questions continue! This week Erin M. Evans, B. Dave Walters, Treavor Bettis, and special guest Shanna Germain answer questions about Fight Scenes, Inspiration, Character Motivation, and Parent Writers. Special Guest: Shanna Germain (Monte Cook Games) https://twitter.com/ShannaGermain Starring: Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone…
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Lifting the Bonus Cap on City Bankers
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David Merritt speaks with senior editor Tom Metcalf and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Paul J. Davies about the consequences of changing the financial crisis-era policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Bloomberg
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Voternomics: What’s Worse Than Inflation? ‘Useless Politicians’
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Ben Page, chief executive of market research company Ipsos, joins Voternomics this week to outline what he’s discovered about voters and what they think about their politicians, governments and economies. He tells Stephanie Flanders and Allegra Stratton that trust in politics is the “lowest we’ve ever measured.” Also on this episode, Flanders, Stra…
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Morning Glory Book Club: Chapters 3-4
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This Book Club episode is taken from the main show, Episode 113, where we talked with Summer England. We're just putting this as it's own episode for folks to find later if they only want Book Club episodes. This week we are joined by Summer England! Her TikTok started us down the path to this book club and she’s here to talk about Chapters 3 and 4…
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