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The story of Anne Hamilton-Byrne’s cult The Family has been told in a non-fiction book and documentary, a novel, In the Clearing, and now a Disney+ series. What can stories like this teach us?
The revitalization of Indigenous languages is essential because language reflects philosophies that guide social, political, cultural and ecological relationships.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition politicians are courting the diaspora in the run-up to next year’s elections in India. What role does the diaspora play in Indian politics?
Outspoken, astute and sometimes controversial, he transcended the role of talk radio host to become a public intellectual.
Governments and activist groups are bringing environmental issues to international courts. They argue that the impact of climate change and environmental issues affect human rights.
In our new research, we have explored how podcasts about mental health can be designed in a way that reduces stigma and discrimination.
Author Ava Chin, a 5th generation New Yorker, traces the roots of today’s high rates of anti-Asian violence back to 19th century U.S. labour and immigration laws.
As we approach the start of gardening season, it’s a good time to ask some questions about what to plant and who gets to plant.
Because of its historical social and economic significance, conservation of sandalwood should consider cultural diversity.
We look back to the 2013 Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh that killed 1,124 people and discuss how much — or how little — has changed for garment-worker conditions today.
🎧 Listen to the trailer for Great Mysteries of Physics, a new podcast.
The just-released audio documentary ‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ explores the debate surrounding one of the world’s most successful authors and her controversial views on gender and sex.
There’s a new wave of indigenous language podcasts that could attract big new audiences.
Amid further strain on public funding, we ask: What’s the future of the welfare state in developed and developing nations?
The best podcasts of 2022 handle sensitive content with care and flair.
In winter, light in the northern latitudes is dim and very blue compared to summer light. Reindeer eyes have evolved to be better suited at seeing in this unique environment.
It has been one year since the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope and six months since the first pictures were released. Astronomers are already learning unexpected things about the early universe.
The audio version of a long form article on the history of the CIA and its relationship with Russia.
Listen to Discovery, a series via The Conversation Weekly podcast, telling the stories of fascinating research discoveries from around the world.
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Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
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Head of Urbanism and Associate Professor of Urban Studies, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney
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Producer, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Professor of International Relations, City St George's, University of London
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Commissioning Editor, Health + Medicine and Host of Strange Health podcast, The Conversation
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