The Conversation Weekly
By The Conversation
A show for curious minds. Join us each week as academic experts tell us about the fascinating discoveries they're making to understand the world, and the big questions they’re still trying to answer. A podcast from The Conversation, hosted by Gemma Ware.
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What happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa part 2: Tasting the fruits of freedom
Just as South Africans tasted the fruits of freedom, state capture snatched them away. -
What happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa part 1: Liberation, transition and reconciliation
After the euphoria of Nelson Mandela's election, what happened next? -
Trailer: What happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa?
A new series marks 30 years of post-apartheid democracy -
The Anthropocene epoch that isn't
What the decision not to label the Anthropocene a new geological epoch means for Earth's future -
Don't Call Me Resilient: starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza
Hilal Elver on the use of starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza. -
Invisible lines: how unseen boundaries shape the world around us
Featuring geographer Max Samson on the invisible lines that shape our experience of the world. -
Climate quitting: the people leaving their fossil fuel jobs because of climate change
Cognitive dissonance is pushing some fossil fuel workers to leave their jobs. -
How conspiracy theories help to maintain Vladimir Putin’s grip on power in Russia
Vladimir Putin's changing relationship with conspiracy theories. -
How North Korea is turning into a matriarchy
North Korean women are now the breadwinners – and shifting this deeply patriarchal society towards a matriarchy -
Intellectual humility: the rewards of being willing to change your mind
A personal tale about why it's ok to admit what you don't know