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  • The Worry List

    The Worry List
    2025/01/16
    The start of 2025 brings a cascade of global challenges: the war in Ukraine, Middle East conflicts, tensions around Taiwan, environmental crises, and uncertainty about Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. While these dominate headlines, the global threat of terrorism has largely faded from public concern. Al-Qaeda is weakened, ISIS is defeated, and Iran’s influence appears diminished, leaving many to believe the era of major terrorist threats is behind us. But what if this complacency is misplaced? Dr. Rohan Gunaratna, a renowned expert on global terrorism, argues that the threat is rising. He shares why urgent, coordinated action is needed to address this growing danger before it’s too late. Are we overlooking the risk of a new wave of extremist violence?
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    33 分
  • Welcome to the Year of Trump

    Welcome to the Year of Trump
    2025/01/09
    When Donald Trump becomes the 49th President of the United States, the world will be watching. For many Americans, however, Trump never really went away. His return to power—winning the Republican primaries, taking control of the party, and securing a majority of the national vote—feels almost inevitable. While many view him as a narcissistic sociopath, his undeniable power stems from his unique bond with a majority of American voters. Understanding Trump means understanding his supporters. This episode of New Thinking for a New World explores why a majority of Americans chose Trump and what that means for his presidency. Scott Miller, a seasoned political and corporate consultant, shares his insights into Trump’s rise and the implications for America and the world. Listen now—and let us know what you think!
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    38 分
  • Best New Thinking: Truth, and Nothing But

    Best New Thinking: Truth, and Nothing But
    2025/01/02
    In a world overflowing with information, facts often fuel division rather than informed discussions, as individuals promote their own narratives. Technology, much like the runaway broom in Goethe’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice, often exacerbates the chaos instead of resolving it. But what if open-source information and intelligent technology could simplify complexities and illuminate the truth? Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, is striving to make this a reality. In this episode of New Thinking for a New World, Higgins shares how Bellingcat leverages online open-source investigations to separate fact from fiction and bring clarity to an increasingly tangled digital landscape. This podcast episode was originally published on May 23, 2024, and has been re-released.
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    32 分
  • Best New Thinking: Arctic Heat

    Best New Thinking: Arctic Heat
    2024/12/26
    The Arctic, warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet, serves as a critical climate indicator, with the 2023 Arctic Report Card documenting the hottest summer in centuries, severe wildfires, ice melt, and rising sea temperatures—trends continuing in 2024. Amid concerns about tipping points and continuous warming, large-scale adaptation in the Arctic and Antarctica remains vital. Finnish environmental leader and Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Prize recipient Tero Mustonen, fresh from the Arctic, shares a rare firsthand account of these efforts. *This podcast episode was originally published on June 27, 2024, and has been re-released.
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    36 分
  • Best New Thinking: Politicians, Cartels, Murders, Oh My!

    Best New Thinking: Politicians, Cartels, Murders, Oh My!
    2024/12/19
    Politics in Mexico is fiercely competitive and violent. Last month’s elections saw Claudia Sheinbaum become the first female president with record votes, while her Morena party achieved significant victories. However, over 100 political assassinations and various acts of violence by drug cartels marred the campaign. This political violence is spreading across Latin America. Can the cartels be stopped? Is Mexico becoming a narco-state? Chris Dalby, an expert on cartel violence and founder of World of Crime, explores the cartels’ objectives and methods. *This podcast episode was originally published on July 11, 2024, and has been re-released.
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    33 分
  • Can the Amazon Be Saved?

    Can the Amazon Be Saved?
    2024/12/11
    The Amazon rainforest, with its vast influence on global weather, its rivers supplying a quarter of the world’s fresh water, and its role as home to 10% of known lifeforms, is crucial to the planet. This week on New Thinking for a New World, Colombian marine biologist Fernando Trujillo, a 2024 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize winner and National Geographic Explorer of the Year, discusses his efforts to protect the Amazon’s freshwater basin amid record drought, historically low river levels, and rising water temperatures. Can the Amazon’s decline be stopped? Tune in to hear his insights.
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    32 分
  • Tyranny’s Most Dangerous Foe

    Tyranny’s Most Dangerous Foe
    2024/12/05
    Winston Churchill once said, “A free press is the unsleeping guardian of every other right… the most dangerous foe of tyranny.” Today, as trust in governments and media erodes, we see how deeply connected they are. María Teresa Ronderos, co-founder of the Latin American Center for Investigative Journalism (CLIP) and 2024 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize winner, is working to restore faith in journalism. She believes honest, smart reporting is the key to countering misinformation and that technology, when used right, can strengthen democracy. Good journalism, she insists, is more vital than ever.
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    41 分
  • Doctor, Doctor Give Me the News

    Doctor, Doctor Give Me the News
    2024/11/27
    Healthcare is personal. Whether it’s a baby in Uganda struggling to breathe or a father in New York contracting MERS after surgery, individual experiences matter more than national statistics. Can innovative technology solve what ails us? Dr. Kristian Olson, a Harvard internist, pediatrician, and global health designer, thinks so. As founder of the Center for Affordable Medical Technology (CAMTech) and a 2024 Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize winner, he’s transforming healthcare in low-income countries through human-centered design. Can smart tech make us healthier? Tune in to explore.
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    34 分