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Intelligence Squared

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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates sho... more

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Michael Steinberger
Author and New York Times Magazine journalist
Episode: Is Alex Karp the Philosopher of Silicon Valley? With Michael Steinberger
Sanna Marin
Former Prime Minister of Finland
Government of Finland
Episode: The Courage to Lead, with Sanna Marin, Former Prime Minister of Finland (Part One)
Courtney Budler
CEO and president of US prostate cancer advocacy group Zero Prostate Cancer, a passionate advocate for human equity and public health communications.
Zero Prostate Cancer
Episode: The Future of Prostate Cancer Care
Tony Collier
Ambassador and fundraiser for prostate cancer awareness; diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2017.
Prostate Cancer UK
Episode: The Future of Prostate Cancer Care
Dr. Pedro Barata
Board-certified oncologist and associate professor with extensive expertise in prostate cancer treatment and research.
University Hospital Sideman's Cancer Centre
Episode: The Future of Prostate Cancer Care
Martin Moore
Senior Lecturer in Political Communications and Director of the Center for the Study of Media and Communication and Power at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Why Do Authoritarians Want To Control The News? With Martin Moore
Tim Wigmore
Deputy Cricket Correspondent for The Daily Telegraph and multi-award-winning author
The Daily Telegraph
Episode: What Does Test Cricket Reveal About the Legacy of Empire? With Tim Wigmore
Edward Bullmore
Regis Professor of Psychiatry at Kings College London and author of The Divided Mind.
Kings College London
Episode: Does modern medicine need to drop the distinction between mental and physical health? With Professor Edward Bullmore
Dr. Hannah French
Broadcaster and musicologist, presents BBC Radio 3's Early Music Show and the Saturday Breakfast Show.
BBC Radio 3
Episode: Is Vivaldi Still the Soundtrack of the Seasons? With Dr Hannah French

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Dr Emma Yhnell
Host of Intelligence Squared
Mia Sorenti
Producer of Intelligence Squared

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Mostly painfully dumb

    So far came across ONE discussion that represented promise in the pod description.

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    ETL.sybaritic
    United Statesa month ago
  • Disappointing

    Some episodes are getting weaker. None more so than having Michael Gove on the show.

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    FjH57
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Mediocre show

    It used to be wonderful, now just invites mediocre people who try to sell their books.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cy19103
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • “Hotels with History”: the wet lettuce leaf of podcasts … Is it really even a podcast?

    What the heck? How can such a potentially interesting topic with a great narrator, Mr Grant, be such a wet limp thing. Aggrandising trivialities and never really getting into the heart of anything. Just run an ad … honestly. Not just a waste of effort, this is worse; giving “ick” on these hotels I used to enjoy. And now Raffles is also dead to me … uggh. Why is this podcast so bad? Well done, chaps

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    Charlotte Burgman
    United States2 months ago
  • sound quality…awful

    Please balance; audio engineers are available.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JCASEA
    United States3 months ago

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Trump, Markets and The Greatest Crash in U.S. History, with Andrew Ross Sorkin (Part Two)
Q: What about private equity's role in a financial crash?
While private equity isn't the direct cause of a financial crash, the opaque nature of its valuations is concerning.
Trump, Markets and The Greatest Crash in U.S. History, with Andrew Ross Sorkin (Part Two)
Q: What do you think about the unemployment levels now in the US compared to 1929?
The current unemployment level around 4% is not a sign of an impending financial crisis, unlike the 25% during the Great Depression.
Trump, Markets and The Greatest Crash in U.S. History, with Andrew Ross Sorkin (Part Two)
Q: How screwed is my generation?
You need to be super flexible in your career; the traditional career ladder may be over, and you should learn to use AI effectively.
The Courage to Lead, with Sanna Marin, Former Prime Minister of Finland (Part Two)
Q: What would be your message to young people who want to change the world?
Believe in your capabilities, seize opportunities, and don't let doubts hold you back from pursuing your passion.
The Courage to Lead, with Sanna Marin, Former Prime Minister of Finland (Part Two)
Q: How do you keep your optimism that we can individually make a positive impact on the world around us?
While a single individual can't do great things alone, many people making changes together gives hope and positivity.

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1. Michael Steinberger
2. Sanna Marin
3. Courtney Budler
4. Tony Collier
5. Dr. Pedro Barata
6. Martin Moore
7. Tim Wigmore
8. Edward Bullmore

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