Safe space: the cosmic importance of planetary quarantine – podcast

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08/23/21 • 32 min

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As the pace and ambition of space exploration accelerates, preventing Earth-born organisms from hitching a ride has become more urgent than ever. By Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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The revolt against liberalism: what’s driving Poland and Hungary’s nativist turn? – podcast

For the hardline conservatives ruling Poland and Hungary, the transition from communism to liberal democracy was a mirage. They fervently believe a more decisive break with the past is needed to achieve national liberation. By Nicholas Mulder. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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From the archive: Neoliberalism: the idea that swallowed the world – podcast

We are raiding the Audio Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2017: The word has become a rhetorical weapon, but it properly names the reigning ideology of our era – one that venerates the logic of the market and strips away the things that make us human. By Stephen Metcalf. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod