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WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams

WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams

School of Global Affairs

Join Esau Williams and guests on The 'WORLD: we got this' podcast series as they discuss some of the biggest - and most neglected - world news stories of the week. Brought to you by the School of Global Affairs, King's College London.

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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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WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams - Our divided society

Our divided society

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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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WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams - In conversation about gender bias and climate

In conversation about gender bias and climate

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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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WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams - Inaction on climate change

Inaction on climate change

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10/05/21 • 31 min

This episode, released ahead of the COP26 climate summit, looks at why we aren’t doing more to tackle climate change and what society, governments and individuals can do turn current inaction into action. It features Dr Kris de Meyer, Dr James Porter and Dr Anshu Ogra from the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London.

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WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams - A public health approach to online abuse with Seyi Akiwowo
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04/19/21 • 37 min

We speak with campaigner, activist and CEO Seyi Akiwowo about the impact of online abuse, and why taking a public health approach might be a way forward. Seyi founded and now runs the charity 'Glitch'. You can find out more by heading to https://fixtheglitch.org/

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WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams - Feminist International with Veronica Gago

Feminist International with Veronica Gago

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03/29/21 • 44 min

How has the feminist movement been democratised? What differentiates the feminist strike front from the conventual labour strike? And how do we bring feminist activism into the everyday? In a special WORLD: we got this takeover, we hand the podcast over to the Gender Studies Network at King’s. Professor Jelke Bose, lead for the network, and Phoebe Martin, PhD candidate and editor of the Feminist Perspectives blog, spoke with Veronica Gago author of Feminist International: How to Change Everything.

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WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams - Post pandemic cities with Prof Phil Hubbard

Post pandemic cities with Prof Phil Hubbard

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03/01/21 • 35 min

We speak to Prof Phil Hubbard about how the pandemic has altered our urban environment and why these changes may be permanent. But why cities this moment presents an opportunity to reimagine how we use our urban space, in turn helping tackle climate change and inequality.

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WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams - In conversation about China and UK relations through film
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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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WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams - Are we at a pivotal moment in the climate crisis?

Are we at a pivotal moment in the climate crisis?

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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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WORLD: we got this with Esau Williams - What Trump 2.0 means for Ukraine, India, China and the world
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11/14/24 • 34 min

Donald J Trump is set to make a historic comeback as the 47th US President after a decisive electoral victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. In this episode, host Esau Williams talks to Dr Sean Starrs, an expert in international development, and Dr Anastasia Piliavsky, a Ukrainian who studies Indian politics, on what to expect when Trump takes office in January 2025. They discuss the implications of a Trump presidency for India, Ukraine, China, the Middle East, and the rest of the world, and how Trump's MAGA base may influence his policies.

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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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