Best Chatham House Podcasts (2024)

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Has COP29 made a difference on climate change? 36:24

32m ago36:24

36:24

As the world moves closer to crossing the 1.5 degree threshold, Bronwen Maddox is joined by former BBC journalist Roger Harrabin and Maria Netto, executive director of the Institute for Climate and Society in Brazil. Also with them from COP29 in Baku is Ruth Townend, senior research fellow with our Environment and Society Centre.…

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Has COP29 made a difference on climate change? 36:25

2h ago36:25

36:25

The panel discuss whether the COP29 climate summit delivered anything meaningful and what Donald Trump's election means for combating climate change. As the world moves closer to crossing the 1.5 degree threshold, Bronwen Maddox is joined by former BBC journalist Roger Harrabin and Maria Netto, executive director of the Institute for Climate and So…

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What the African Union’s G20 membership means for Africa 32:49

41m ago32:49

32:49

In this episode, Professor Carlos Lopes discusses what the African Union’s G20 membership means for Africa’s economic and geopolitical influence on the global stage.By Chatham House

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How will China respond to Donald Trump 2.0? 33:02

35m ago33:02

33:02

The re-election of Donald Trump has major consequences for America’s relations with China. The panel discuss how the US-China relationship might change under the next president. Guest host Ben Bland is joined by historian and political scientist Professor Rana Mitter, the FT’s US-China correspondent, Demetri Sevastopulo and Dr Yu Jie, a senior rese…

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How will China respond to Donald Trump 2.0? 33:03

25m ago33:03

33:03

The re-election of Donald Trump has major consequences for America’s relations with China. The panel discuss how the US-China relationship might change under the next president. Guest host Ben Bland is joined by historian and political scientist Professor Rana Mitter, the FT’s US-China correspondent, Demetri Sevastopulo and Dr Yu Jie, a senior rese…

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88. Three Haunted California Theaters 25:28

10d ago25:28

25:28

It seems that every theater that hosts live performances is home to at least one ghost story. But what about movie theaters? What about old movie theaters that became live performance venues? What can the ghosts that haunt these places tell us about how we connect our present with the past? In this episode, Matt talks about three theaters in his ho…

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Episode 46: COP29, Azerbaijan's climate leadership, and prospects for climate action 42:35

39m ago42:35

42:35

As COP29 kicks off in Baku, Chatham House's Environment and Society Centre assembles on the airwaves. The team talk Azerbaijan's climate leadership, World Leader vibes, prospects for the conference, and why working on climate change makes you a terrible dinner party guest. Special guest hosted by Climate Briefing Alumnus, Ben Horton.…

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Episode 46: COP29, Azerbaijan's climate leadership, and prospects for climate action 42:36

3h ago42:36

42:36

As COP29 kicks off in Baku, Chatham House's Environment and Society Centre assembles on the airwaves. The team talk Azerbaijan's climate leadership, World Leader vibes, prospects for the conference, and why working on climate change makes you a terrible dinner party guest. Special guest hosted by Climate Briefing Alumnus, Ben Horton.…

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What does Donald Trump's re-election mean for the world? 37:34

6d ago37:34

37:34

Donald Trump has decisively defeated Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. What does his return to the White House mean for America and the world? Bronwen Maddox is joined by Edward Luce, the FT’s North America editor, Gerald Seib, the former Washington bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal and Leslie Vinjamuri, the head of our US and Am…

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What does Donald Trump's re-election mean for the world? 37:35

16d ago37:35

37:35

Donald Trump has decisively defeated Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. What does his return to the White House mean for America and the world? Bronwen Maddox is joined by Edward Luce, the FT’s North America editor, Gerald Seib, the former Washington bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal and Leslie Vinjamuri, the head of our US and Am…

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Tagadom’s vision for ending the war in Sudan 20:14

7d ago20:14

20:14

In this episode, Khalid Omer Yousif discusses how Sudan’s broadest anti-war, pro-democracy coalition, Tagadom, aims to bring civilian voices to the fore in a war dictated by military powers, and their plans to the end of Sudan’s war despite mounting atrocities engulfing the country.By Chatham House

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Why is North Korea sending troops to Russia? 34:56

13d ago34:56

34:56

North Korea is sending troops to Russia, but what is Kim Jong Un hoping to get from Vladmir Putin for military assistance against Ukraine? The panel also discuss the role military conscription plays in Israel, South Korea and Ukraine.Bronwen Maddox is joined by Edward Howell, the Korea Foundation fellow at Chatham House, Orysia Lutsevych, the head …

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Why is North Korea sending troops to Russia? 34:57

23d ago34:57

34:57

North Korea is sending troops to Russia, but what is Kim Jong Un hoping to get from Vladmir Putin for military assistance against Ukraine? The panel also discuss the role military conscription plays in Israel, South Korea and Ukraine. Bronwen Maddox is joined by Edward Howell, the Korea Foundation fellow at Chatham House, Orysia Lutsevych, the head…

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87. Ghosts of Mount Holyoke College (Part 2) 44:34

24d ago44:34

44:34

In the episode, Matt continues his talk with Dr. Michele Hanks and Dr. Liberty Stanavage about the ghost stories associated with Dr. Hank's alma mater, Mount Holyoke Colege. Ghost stories, campus rituals, and goofy comments ensue.By The Ghosthropologist

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Will debt constrain Western foreign policy? 36:10

30d ago36:10

36:10

Ahead of a crucial budget by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the UK’s national debt is at almost 100 per cent of GDP - and it's not alone. Many G7 economies face massive debt levels, restricting ambitions when it comes to foreign policy and global engagement. Bronwen Maddox is joined by Patrick Wintour, the Guardian’s Diplomatic Editor and Ranil Dissanay…

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Will debt constrain Western foreign policy? 36:11

20d ago36:11

36:11

Ahead of a crucial budget by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the UK’s national debt is at almost 100 per cent of GDP - and it's not alone. Many G7 economies face massive debt levels, restricting ambitions when it comes to foreign policy and global engagement. Bronwen Maddox is joined by Patrick Wintour, the Guardian’s Diplomatic Editor and Ranil Dissanay…

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How can France survive its budget crisis? 36:35

27d ago36:35

36:35

France is facing political turmoil. The survival of Michel Barnier’s new government rests on whether he can pass a controversial budget intended to rescue the country from its huge fiscal deficit. Bronwen Maddox is joined by Sophie Pedder, the Paris Bureau Chief of The Economist, Shahin Vallée, a former advisor to Emmanuel Macron and Armida van Rij…

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How can France survive its budget crisis? 36:36

1M ago36:36

36:36

France is facing political turmoil. The survival of Michel Barnier’s new government rests on whether he can pass a controversial budget intended to rescue the country from its huge fiscal deficit. Bronwen Maddox is joined by Sophie Pedder, the Paris Bureau Chief of The Economist, Shahin Vallée, a former advisor to Emmanuel Macron and Armida van Rij…

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Do sanctions work? 30:37

1M ago30:37

30:37

Sanctions regimes are intended to be preferable to military force as a tool of foreign policy, but do they work to change behaviour or end up hurting ordinary people? With Bronwen Maddox is Daniel W Drezner, Professor of International Politics at Tufts University, Allie Renison, Associate Director at SEC Newgate, and Chris Sabatini, Senior Research…

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Do sanctions work? 30:38

1M ago30:38

30:38

Sanctions regimes are intended to be preferable to military force as a tool of foreign policy, but do they work to change behaviour or end up hurting ordinary people? With Bronwen Maddox is Daniel W Drezner, Professor of International Politics at Tufts University, Allie Renison, Associate Director at SEC Newgate, and Chris Sabatini, Senior Research…

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Can there be peace for Israelis and Palestinians after 7 October? 34:31

2M ago34:31

34:31

On the first anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks, we discuss the possible pathways for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Bronwen Maddox is joined by Daniel Levy, the president of the US/Middle East Project. With them are Sanam Vakil, director of our Middle East and North Africa Programme (MENAP), and Amjad Iraqi, a MENAP associate fel…

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Can there be peace for Israelis and Palestinians after 7 October? 34:32

2M ago34:32

34:32

On the first anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks, we discuss the possible pathways for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Bronwen Maddox is joined by Daniel Levy, the president of the US/Middle East Project. With them are Sanam Vakil, director of our Middle East and North Africa programme (MENAP) and Amjad Iraqi, a MENAP associate fell…

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86. Ghosts of Mount Holyoke College With Dr Michele Hanks and Dr Liberty Stanavage (Part 1) 1:00:01

1M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In the episode, Matt talks with Dr. Michele Hanks and Dr. Liberty Stanavage about the ghost stories associated with Dr. Hank's alma mater, Mount Holyoke Colege. Ghost stories, campus rituals, and goofy comments ensue.Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/…

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Building Somalia's climate resilience 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

In this episode, Abdihakim Yusuf Ali Ainte and Maram Ahmed discuss ways to turn Somalia’s climate vulnerability to climate resilience – from identifying the environmental and socio-political challenges brought by devastating climate events to exploring innovative climate financing methods for improved climate adaptation.…

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Why is Israel striking Hezbollah now? 36:14

2M ago36:14

36:14

With the Israeli military launching sustained attacks across Lebanon against Hezbollah, we explore why Israel has decided to ramp up strikes on Hezbollah now, as the war in Gaza rages on and tensions continue to rise in the West Bank. Bronwen Maddox is joined by The Economist’s Middle East correspondent, Gregg Carlstrom. With them are Lina Khatib a…

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Why is Israel striking Hezbollah now? 36:15

2M ago36:15

36:15

With the Israeli military launching sustained attacks across Lebanon against Hezbollah, we explore why Israel has decided to ramp up strikes on Hezbollah now, even as the war in Gaza rages on and tensions continue to rise in the West Bank. Bronwen Maddox is joined by The Economist’s Middle East correspondent, Gregg Carlstrom. With them are Lina Kha…

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85. The Stone Tape Theory With Sharon Hill 42:02

2M ago42:02

42:02

Matt speaks with Sharon Hill about the Stone Tape Theory, a common explanation for ghosts in paranormal circles. Matt and Sharon discuss the history of the concept, its plausibility, and how it is often applied to locations that don't actually meet the conditions required for it to work.Sharon A. HIll is an independent researcher, geologist, author…

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Missile diplomacy: What is a winning strategy in Ukraine? 36:51

2M ago36:51

36:51

As Ukraine waits to hear if it can use Western missiles to strike deep into Russia, we explore the current state of the Kursk offensive and the front lines in Donbas, and ask what if any strategy might change the course of the war into 2025. Guest host James Nixey is joined by the FT’s Christopher Miller and military analyst Michael Kofman. With th…

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Missile diplomacy: What is a winning strategy in Ukraine? 36:52

2M ago36:52

36:52

As Ukraine waits to hear if it can use Western missiles to strike deep into Russia, we explore the current state of the Kursk offensive and the front lines in Donbas, and ask what if any strategy might change the course of the war into 2025. Guest host James Nixey is joined by the FT’s Christopher Miller and military analyst Michael Kofman. With th…

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Trump vs Harris: Did the debate change the race? 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

Tuesday’s debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brought fierce exchanges over immigration, abortion and foreign policy, and showed that America's global role matters in this election. is joined by from Semafor and from the New Yorker to discuss what we learned and what to watch in the rest of the race. With them is , associate fellow of our…

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Trump vs Harris: Did the debate change the race? 42:33

2M ago42:33

42:33

Tuesday’s debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brought fierce exchanges over immigration, abortion and foreign policy, and showed that America's global role matters in this election. Bronwen Maddox is joined by David Weigel from Semafor and Clare Malone from the New Yorker to discuss what we learned and what to watch in the rest of the rac…

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84. The Big Yellow House (Summerland) 17:28

2M ago17:28

17:28

The Big Yellow House in Summerland is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in California, but Matt thinks this claim is a bit overblown. In this episode, he discusses how the fading of cultural memory can lend credence to stories that are otherwise unremarkable.Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes: ht…

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Are autocracies at war with democracy? 25:01

3M ago25:01

25:01

To kick off the third series of the podcast, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anne Applebaum joins Bronwen Maddox to discuss the network of autocracies that now challenge liberal democracies and the world order they once relied on. They explore how China, Russia, Iran and others cooperate, their attacks on liberal democracies – and what the rest o…

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Are autocracies at war with democracy? 25:02

3M ago25:02

25:02

To kick off the third series of the podcast, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anne Applebaum joins Bronwen Maddox to discuss the network of autocracies that now challenge liberal democracies and the world order they once relied on. They explore how China, Russia, Iran and others cooperate, their attacks on liberal democracies – and what the rest o…

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83. Mudhouse Mansion 21:54

3M ago21:54

21:54

Mudhouse Mansion is one of the better known haunted houses in Ohio. From a historically dubious story about slavery to a deeply creepy story about a woman staring out of a window for ten days straight, Mudhouse Mansion provides a range of ways to think about ghost stories.Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes …

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82 Port Chatham, Alaska 25:07

3M ago25:07

25:07

Far to the north and deep in the woods, there is a ghost town… but unlike some ghost towns, this is a place where the mysteries of the forest and the supernatural converge. Matthew takes us to Alaska to unravel the facts from the fiction and to find out what Bigfoot has to do with this spooky place. Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/…

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Climate finance 2: Private finance, polycrisis and positive shocks 40:16

4M ago40:16

40:16

Coming fresh from a discussion of how private finance might close the climate finance gap, is joined by , Director of the Resilient Planet Finance Lab at Oxford University, and , professor of finance and economics at Imperial College London. In the run up to COP29, we explore how public international finance might be deployed to most effectively mo…

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Episode 45: Climate finance 2 - Private finance, polycrisis and positive shocks 40:17

4M ago40:17

40:17

Coming fresh from a discussion of how private finance might close the climate finance gap, Ruth Townend is joined by Dr Nicola Ranger, Director of the Resilient Planet Finance Lab at Oxford University, and Professor Patrick Bolton, professor of finance and economics at Imperial College London. In the run up to COP29, we explore how public internati…

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Venezuela's stolen election: Will Nicolás Maduro retain power? 27:55

4M ago27:55

27:55

Venezuelans are protesting against Nicolás Maduro’s claim to have won the presidential election. Bronwen Maddox is joined from Caracas by journalist turned opposition politician Paola Bautista de Aleman and the FT’s Latin America editor Michael Stott. With them is Chris Sabatini, our Senior Research Fellow for Latin America.…

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Venezuela's stolen election: Will Nicolás Maduro retain power? 27:56

4M ago27:56

27:56

Venezuelans are protesting against Nicolás Maduro’s claim to have won the presidential election. Bronwen Maddox is joined from Caracas by journalist turned opposition politician Paola Bautista de Aleman and the FT’s Latin America editor Michael Stott. With them is Chris Sabatini, our Senior Research Fellow for Latin America. Read our latest: Venezu…

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81. Odds And Ends 23:22

4M ago23:22

23:22

Matthew takes a quick look at some odds and ends… little bits of interesting stuff that doesn’t quite fit anywhere else. From who is in on the joke, what Freud has to do with folklore, and even a very famous private part, this episode has a tiny bit of everything.Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes and sourc…

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What would a Harris presidency mean for the world? 40:49

4M ago40:49

40:49

Democratic big hitters have coalesced around Kamala Harris as the Party’s new nominee, but what do we know about her world view, especially on Gaza, and the place of US leadership in the world? Bronwen Maddox is joined by chief correspondent at the Washington Post, Dan Balz, political scientist Dan Drezner, and the Director of our US and Americas P…

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What would a Harris presidency mean for the world? 40:50

4M ago40:50

40:50

Democratic big hitters have coalesced around Kamala Harris as the Party’s new nominee, but what do we know about her world view, especially on Gaza, and the place of US leadership in the world? Bronwen Maddox is joined by chief correspondent at the Washington Post, Dan Balz, political scientist Dan Drezner, and the Director of our US and Americas P…

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Will MAGA redefine America's foreign policy? 27:46

4M ago27:46

27:46

The Republican National Convention is underway in Wisconsin just days after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Bronwen Maddox is joined by journalists Edward Luce and David E Sanger to discuss the selection of J. D. Vance as Trump's running mate and what this means for America's future foreign policy. Joining them both is Leslie Vinjamuri…

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Will MAGA redefine America's foreign policy? 27:47

4M ago27:47

27:47

The Republican National Convention is underway in Wisconsin just days after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Bronwen Maddox is joined by journalists Edward Luce and David E Sanger to discuss the selection of J. D. Vance as Trump's running mate and what this means for America's future foreign policy. Joining them is Leslie Vinjamuri, the…

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80 The Skeptic Ghosthropologist 43:08

4M ago43:08

43:08

Communities of paranormal enthusiasts have long been in dialogue with communities of skeptics, therefore understanding the skeptics movement is relevant to understanding how paranormal beliefs develop and function. In this episode, Matt discusses the history of the skeptics community, as well as his own experiences as a former member in order to il…

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What more can NATO do for Ukraine? 31:49

4M ago31:49

31:49

NATO’s Washington summit takes place amid growing uncertainty about US leadership, and some of Russia’s heaviest missile attacks on Ukraine since the start of the war. Bronwen Maddox is joined by two former US ambassadors to NATO, Kurt Volker and Ivo Daalder, to discuss the challenges facing the alliance. With them is The Telegraph’s Roland Oliphan…

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What more can NATO do for Ukraine? 31:50

4M ago31:50

31:50

NATO’s Washington summit takes place amid growing uncertainty about US leadership, and some of Russia’s heaviest missile attacks on Ukraine since the start of the war. Bronwen Maddox is joined by two former US ambassadors to NATO, Kurt Volker and Ivo Daalder, to discuss the challenges facing the alliance. With them is The Telegraph’s Roland Oliphan…

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Tackling perceptions of corruption in Nigeria 48:59

5M ago48:59

48:59

In this episode, recorded to mark the African Union's African Anti-Corruption Day, Dr Leena Koni Hoffmann, Dr Raj Navanit Patel and Odeh Friday discuss Chatham House’s Social Norms and Accountable Governance (SNAG) research project supported by the MacArthur Foundation. The SNAG project seeks context-specific solutions in Nigeria to address corrupt…

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Re-humanising migration: From the geopolitical to the personal, and back again 39:50

5M ago39:50

39:50

Migration is top of mind and front of rhetoric in many countries, particularly as elections approach and geopolitical trends of increasing polarisation take hold.Ruth Townend is joined by Professor Ian Goldin, author of ‘The Shortest History of Migration’, and by Shelterbox CEO Sanj Srikanthan to discuss personal histories of migration, global tren…

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