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Spotlight on China – SEZs in Africa, China’s ghost cities and China in the US elections
WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams
10/18/24 • 41 min
In this special episode for the Lau China Institute’s China Week, Esau is joined by Dr Charlotte Goodburn to discuss her new report on the impact of China-linked economic development zones in Africa, Dr Jane Hayward explains China’s many vacant cities, and Professor Astrid Nordin and Dr Sean Kenji-Starrs discuss the China question in the US elections.
Learn more about the Lau China Institute's China Week: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/china-week
Read about the new report on China-linked SEZs in Africa co-authored by Dr Charlotte Goodburn: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/impacts-of-china-associated-economic-development-zones-in-africa
Learn more about the School of Global Affairs: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/global-affairs
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Our divided society
WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams
11/02/21 • 33 min
This episode looks at division and polarisation in society and explores what could help create a greater sense of unity in the future.
It features Professor Bobby Duffy, Paula Surridge and Dr Jack Brown who all work within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London, talking what lies behind generational, cultural, political and geographical divisions.
They also share their views on whether society is as polarised as it is often portrayed to be, and whether we are likely to see more community cohesion in the future.
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In conversation about gender bias and climate
WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams
10/19/21 • 27 min
Are women climate scientists judged for speaking out about climate change? After all, women have often, and still are, dismissed as dramatic or emotional in the public sphere. Hear from master's graduate, Lauren Armstrong as she explores her research on the topic with Dr George Adamson, Senior Lecturer in Geography.
'In Conversation' episodes of the WORLD: we got this podcast showcase the research of our students and the impact the next generation is making on the world.
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Inaction on climate change
WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams
10/05/21 • 31 min
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A public health approach to online abuse with Seyi Akiwowo
WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams
04/19/21 • 37 min
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Feminist International with Veronica Gago
WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams
03/29/21 • 44 min
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Post pandemic cities with Prof Phil Hubbard
WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams
03/01/21 • 35 min
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In conversation about China and UK relations through film
WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams
05/24/23 • 23 min
Why aren't mainland Chinese films box office hits in the UK? Do Chinese people watch films produced in the UK? PhD student, Giulia D'Aquila researches an agreement between China and the UK on film production and distribution.
In this episode, she reflects on how films from mainland China are received in the UK, what is considered propaganda in each country and why other foreign-language exports are popular with Western audiences. She also shares more about her PhD journey with Professor Kerry Brown, Director of the Lau China Institute.
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Are we at a pivotal moment in the climate crisis?
WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams
11/18/22 • 39 min
This episode looks at where we are in the climate crisis, how recent events including war and economic crises have affected the priority of environmental issues and whether we still have time to make a difference.
It features two academics from the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King’s College London who explore whether we are at a pivotal moment in the climate crisis.
Professor Frans Berkhout, from King’s Department of Geography, outlines some of the impacts of global warming that are we already seeing, discusses whether he thinks we will be able to adapt to our new world and assesses where we are on progress against global commitments.
Dr Duraid Jalili, from King’s Defence Studies Department and Co-director of its Environmental Security Research group, highlights ways in which environmental issues have already affected the geopolitical, economic and social order of our world, looks at how the war in Ukraine has affected public focus on climate change and discusses whether we are at a critical moment in public and political understanding of the need to take action.
They also share their thoughts for the future, including how hopeful they feel about our ability to take the steps needed to address climate change, and what we can all do to play our part.
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What Trump 2.0 means for Ukraine, India, China and the world
WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams
11/14/24 • 34 min
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How many episodes does WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams have?
WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams currently has 72 episodes available.
What topics does WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams cover?
The podcast is about News, India, Geopolitics, Environment, International Relations, Climate Change, Podcasts, Global Health, Geography, China and Africa.
What is the most popular episode on WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams?
The episode title 'In conversation about the disruptive potential of Argentina’s feminist movements' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams?
The average episode length on WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams released?
Episodes of WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams?
The first episode of WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams was released on Apr 8, 2020.
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