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The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) recently released a widely publicized report titled “The Climate Paradox”, which has garnered significant positive attention from outlets such as the Guardian, the BBC, the Financial Times, Bloomberg, and much of the European press.Beginning with the statement, “Climate action has reached an impasse,” the report, authored by Lindy Fursman (who holds a PhD in Sociology from UC Berkeley), outlines several key “facts” that have been effectively debunked by experts like Michael Liebreich in his Substack and Michael Barnard in Cleantechnica.The TBI concludes with a series of recommendations, the most prominent being the call to “accelerate and scale technologies that capture carbon, alongside significant investments in engineered carbon-dioxide removal technologies, including direct air capture (DAC) solutions”. To emphasize this message, the cover of TBI's report features an image of Climeworks' plant in Iceland. Climeworks, a Swiss engineering company with 500 employees, has received $800 million in equity and subsidies from major players such as Partners Group, the GIC (Singapore's sovereign wealth fund), Baillie Gifford (an early investor in Tesla), Swiss Re, and Microsoft.However, last week, Climeworks faced a major setback when it was revealed that despite receiving substantial funding, the company had only captured 105 tonnes of CO2—not 105,000, but just 105 tonnes (less than a single flight London – New York) —despite the strong backing of tech giants like Stripe, Microsoft and Shopify.This revelation has sparked widespread concern and warranted a prompt discussion with Laurent Segalen, Gerard Reid and Michael Barnard to assess the implications. The conversation will explore the credibility of the TBI's stance on energy, the broader potential of DAC, and whether this technology is, in fact, a case of "Deception, Amateurism, and Con."Links:Michael Liebreich substack:https://mliebreich.substack.com/p/why-tony-blair-needs-to-reset-hisMichael Barnard Cleantechnicahttps://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/05/tony-blairs-new-climate-reset-report-promotes-delay-not-action/https://cleantechnica.com/2025/05/15/climeworks-dac-fiscal-collapse-the-brutal-reality-of-pulling-carbon-from-the-sky/

In an era where government tech projects often end in billion-dollar failures and privacy nightmares, there's a tiny Baltic nation that's quietly revolutionized what's possible. Estonia—a country of just 1.3 million people—has built what might be the world's most efficient digital government. Every public service is online. Digital signatures save 2% of GDP annually. And in a twist that should intrigue American conservatives, they've done it with smaller government, not bigger.How did a former Soviet republic become a model of lean digital governance? What's their secret for avoiding the "big-bang IT project" disasters that plague Washington? And most importantly—can America's divided political system learn anything from Estonia's success?Joining for this episode are two experts who've studied Estonia's digital miracle up close. Dr. Keegan McBride is senior policy advisor in emerging technology and geopolitics at the Tony Blair Institute. He's also a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation. Joel Burke is the author of Rebooting a Nation: the Incredible Rise of Estonia, E-Government, and the Startup Revolution, and Senior Public Policy Analyst at Mozilla.

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair says that net zero is politically unachievable without radical rethinking: a shift away from reducing consumption and toward technologies that can remove carbon both at the source and from the atmosphere. So, are carbon capture and carbon removal really viable - and more palatable - alternatives to a rapid fossil fuel phaseout? And is our net zero strategy failing, or simply failing to be explained?Hosts Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, and Paul Dickinson dive into the heart of these questions and explore what Blair's comments mean for the wider net zero debate. At a time when climate action is becoming increasingly politicised and weaponised, they consider how we might frame net zero as something that improves people's lives, rather than threatening them. And how we can ensure that every credible climate solution stays on the table.With timely and provocative contributions from listeners and friends of the podcast - including former BBC News Science Editor David Shukman and Senior Policy Advisor at Carbonfuture Sebastian Manhart - the hosts ask: can we rescue the net zero brand before it's written off?Learn more

Do you want the good news or bad news first? Good news: here in the UK it's a sunny Friday on the cusp of a bank holiday weekend. Bad news: Shiz cray. Could go either way: this is one of 3 holiday weekend episodes. Definitely good news: Lydia Collas of UK think tank Green Alliance and Rupert Read of Climate Majority Project have incisive analysis of what we're seeing over here. And we discuss Green Alliance's analysis of how climate effects are already hitting British household finances, in the wake of the UK Climate Change Committee's scathing report on climate adaptation. ThanksIn case you hadn't noticed, people not shaving the truth as they see it in order to maintain or get funding is a problem. We're 18 months+ into this mission, and we've never needed your help more. If you think what we're doing isn't complete crap, and if you can, we'd very much appreciate your support at any level you can afford. To help us keep this going.wickedproblems.earthAll the Exit MusicUntil The Man comes for us we will continue to pair our outstanding theme music licensed from outstanding UK band Suncharmer with an outro that is a form of commentary for each episode. Enjoy. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2AWvHdqqNAUCJcByQEokut?si=60189214bf5b485fWe will be back soon with some UK election recap and the ‘vibe shift' that seems to have gone transatlantic, featuring friends Adam Bell, Dave Vetter, and Holly Brazier-Tope from Green Alliance, to talk through the Tony Blair Institute vibe shift, the election of climate deniers into government for the most climate-at-risk areas in the UK, and more. Just to add to the merriment of the nation this bank holiday weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's new 50-point AI Opportunities Action Plan aims to drive national growth and transform public services. In this episode host Jon Bernstein talks to AWS Director of Technology for the UK Public Sector Holly Ellis, and Director of Government Innovation Policy at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Alexander losad about the plan and what it could mean for businesses, policymakers and the wider economy. The conversation covers AI's role in reshaping government operations, challenges in implementation, and the UK's potential as a global AI innovation hub. This New Statesman podcast episode is sponsored by AWS.USEFUL LINKSRegister for the AWS Summit London 2025 | AI innovation on AWS | Using generative AI to improve inclusivity – Swindon Borough Council case study | UK Ministry of Justice accelerates critical decisions with AWS analytics and machine learning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWhat does the concept of Ubuntu teach us about leadership, community, and the well-being of people in organizations?How can African leadership models inform and enhance global approaches to management and organizational development?How do we navigate the challenges of avoiding romanticizing Ubuntu while honoring its depth and practical value?In this NGO Soul + Strategy podcast episode, Martin Kalugu-Banda, a thought leader on organizational development and leadership coach (among many other things!), about redefining leadership through African paradigms and systems thinking.Martin's BioMartin Kalungu-Banda is an expert in Leadership and Organizational Development, with senior-level experience in business, government, and civil society.He is co-faculty of the Leadership Academy at the Presencing Institute and the MIT Global Alliance for Banking on Values.Martin served as Special Consultant to the President of Zambia (2005-2008), helping to re-establish the position of Chief of Staff.As an adviser to the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, he has supported leaders across Africa, including governance reforms in Rwanda, healthcare transformation in Namibia, and Tanzania's National Skills Development Strategy.He has co-designed and facilitated flagship leadership programs for Rand Merchant Bank and HSBC, as well as teaching at Cambridge, Oxford, and London Business School.Martin is the author of Leading Like Madiba: Leadership Lessons from Nelson Mandela and other influential books on leadership and transformation.We DiscussMartin shares how leadership as it is taught at the Presencing Institute involves “presencing”—combining being present in the moment with sensing future opportunities and needs.Ubuntu, often defined as “I am because you are,” needs to expanded as a concept to include interdependence across generations, global connections, and non-human beings like animals and nature.How Ubuntu aligns with systems thinking by emphasizing the interconnectedness of individuals, communities, and the environment.The challenges of avoiding romanticizing Ubuntu while appreciating its practical applications in leadership and organizational well-being.Coaching leaders to embrace open-mindedness, emotional intelligence, and an openness of heart and will in decision-making.How African leadership models provide valuable insights into collective well-being and interconnectedness that global North frameworks often overlook.Martin's reflections on the limits of knowledge as we age and the importance of humility in leadership.ResourcesMartin's profile at the Presencing Institute Ubuntu Lab Institute (similar institutes exist for other regions within the Presencing Institute)Martin's books:Leading Like Madiba: Leadership Lessons from Nelson Mandela

This week, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change released a report declaring, “a new nuclear age is beginning,” arguing that nuclear power is critical in meeting global climate goals. But how is this renaissance different from earlier proclamations of an atomic revival?In this episode, Richard talks with report co-author Tone Langengen about the case for a nuclear revival and the hurdles still in its way. Joining the discussion is nuclear expert Paul Dorfman, who questions whether nuclear can truly compete with renewables.They cover the potential of small modular reactors (SMRs), the challenges of cost overruns, and whether nuclear and renewables can work together to create a resilient, low-carbon grid.Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, MontelGuests: Tone Langengen - Senior Policy Advisor, Climate & Energy Policy at the Tony Blair Institute For Global Change. Co-author of this report “A New Nuclear Age”; Dr Paul Dorfman - Visiting Fellow at the Science Policy Research Unit of the University of Sussex; Chris Eales – France Editor, Montel

In this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we look back into the harrowing events of October 7th, 2023, when Hamas launched a devastating attack on Israel, resulting in the largest massacre of Jews since World War II. This episode features an overview of the geopolitical context, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and a firsthand account from Natalie Sanandaji, a survivor of the Nova Festival massacre.  What you're about to hear is a real, unedited, unfettered, unfiltered conversation about an extraordinary event that happened on October 7, and has been impacting the rest of the world since. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   Understanding the Geopolitical Context Christopher Lochhead provides a detailed overview of the October 7th attacks, emphasizing the unprecedented scale and impact. On that fateful day, 3,000 terrorists infiltrated Israel, resulting in 1,200 deaths and 252 hostages taken to Gaza. Over the following year, Iran and its proxies launched 10,000 missiles, warheads, and drones at Israeli civilians, with the Iron Dome defense system intercepting nearly 200 ballistic missiles in one significant attack. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is also dire, with the people suffering under the oppressive rule of Hamas. A survey by the Tony Blair Institute revealed that 87% of Palestinians hold Hamas responsible for the ongoing conflict and suffering. Despite receiving over $25 billion in humanitarian aid, the average Gazan sees little benefit, as Hamas leaders hoard the funds.   A Survivor's Story: Natalie Sanandaji Natalie Sanandaji shares her background and circumstances as to why she was in the area during the attack. As an American Jew with Iranian and Israeli heritage, Natalie has visited Israel almost every year. She attended the Nova Festival, a nature party themed around peace, unity, and love, with a vibrant atmosphere and a friendly, accepting community. Natalie recounts the events of October 7th, providing a vivid and emotional account of the attack. The festival was in full swing when rockets began to be intercepted by the Iron Dome. Initially, attendees were more annoyed than scared, believing the Iron Dome would protect them. “One of our friends from our campsite was on the dance floor when the rock first rockets were intercepted overhead, and she knew that we were still at the campsite sleeping; we hadn't woken up yet. So she came back to the campsite to wake us up, because she wants to make sure that we were alert to what was happening. She came in she woke us up and she was all smile-y. And she was like, “Hey guys, good morning. I just want to wanted you to know a few rockets were intercepted overhead. But it's fine.” “ – Natalie Sanandaji However, the situation quickly escalated as festival security shut off the music and announced an evacuation.   The Aftermath and Reflection Natalie reflects on the aftermath of the attack and the importance of sharing her story. She disassociated from the moment she saw the rockets, allowing her to speak about the events without breaking down emotionally. Many of her friends and fellow festivalgoers did not survive, and she feels a responsibility to be a voice for those who cannot speak out. Natalie's bravery and resilience are evident as she continues to share her story and raise awareness about the ongoing conflict. To hear more from Natalie Sanandaji and the event that unfolded during the October 7th attack, download and listen to this episode.    Bio Natalie Sanandaji, 28, serves as a public affairs officer for the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM). A Long Island native, Natalie worked in real estate in New York City before October 7th, when she survived the Nova music festival massacre during a visit to Israel. Her traumatic experience that day led her to transform her life and swi...

The red half of Westminster will shortly decamp to Liverpool for the first Labour conference since the party's general election landslide. Host Sascha O'Sullivan looks at a group which played a key role in that victory — the left-wing think-tank Labour Together. Sascha pieces together the fascinating origin story of Labour Together, speaking to ITV Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana, author of a new book, which details the group's influence, and Keir Starmer biographer Tom Baldwin. Andrew Cooper, political pollster and member of Labour Together advisory board, tells Sascha how Josh Simons, former director of the think tank, built on the work of Morgan McSweeney by using deep voter analysis to help Labour HQ. Sascha speaks to the group's new chief executive, Jonathan Ashworth, about Labour Together's role in shaping the thinking of the new government. He addresses some of the cronyism accusations surrounding the think tank and is quizzed by Sascha on its purpose now Labour is in power. Henry Newman, former political adviser and author of the Whitehall project, explains the concerns about how Labour Together acted as a middleman for political donations between wealthy individuals and politicians. Labour "mega-donor" Dale Vince tells Sascha why he gave money to the think tank. And think tank stalwarts Harry Quilter-Pinner of the Institute of Public Policy Research, Ryan Wain of the Tony Blair Institute and Charlotte Pickles explain how Labour Together fits into the world of the wonks and how different it is from most policy outfits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thought-provoking, amusing, self-critical, rich with anecdotes, laced with good advice, and large servings of humility, you might not automatically assume I'm describing the book, titled 'On Leadership', just published and written by Sir Tony Blair. The discussion starts with the essential need for a leader to identify the priorities, to determine the plan, and to pursue its execution. Sir Tony Blair discusses meeting roadblocks and responses, and why the leader must stay resolute. He then opines on international affairs today; including thoughts on China, India, Russia and the Middle East. He covers higher education, lessons from Singapore's ‘economic miracle', and the challenges of immigration.  He shares perspectives from the Tony Blair Institute, which today advises over 40 countries, how technology can promote major leaps forward, reasons for optimism, why humility is key and why there's no substitute for hard work! ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, IFM Investors and the World Gold Council. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

Please note: In this episode, we mention that the RCGP allows four attempts at GP exams - but in fact the college allows five in exceptional cases.The GPonline team looks at how much GPs are earning after figures for 2022/23 were published, as well as the uplift to this year's GP contract and what that could mean for GP partner pay.They also discuss a report from the Tony Blair Institute - a think tank set up by the former prime minister - about AI and the NHS and what that had to say about general practice.And they talk about a legal ruling last week that could lead to a change in the rules for RCGP exam resists for GP registrars who are disabled.Our good news story this week is about a group of practices who are downsizing their PCN.This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower, deputy editor Nick Bostock and senior news reporter Kimberley Hackett. It was produced by Czarina Deen.Useful links● Real-terms GP partner income fell 17% in 2022/23, official data reveal● GP contract uplift detail confirmed in updated statement of financial entitlement● Bring in AI doctors and strip GP practices of sole data controller role, says Blair think tank● Landmark legal ruling overturns exam resits rule for disabled GP registrars● Practices downsize to smaller PCN to sharpen localised, preventative care Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the general election tell us about the stability of the British two-party system? Will Brexit rise again as an issue on the political agenda? And can smaller parties ever thrive in coalition governments? In the first episode of The UK in a Changing Europe podcast, Professor Anand Menon discusses these questions and much more with Dr Alan Wager, Senior Analyst at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and the author of ‘Cross-Party Politics in Britain, 1945-2019'.

Oh the irony – a software tool designed to offer cyber protection against systems going down, causes the biggest cyber outage the world has ever seen.  Healthcare was not except.  The conspiracy theorists think it could be the start of SkyNet.  Good grief!Australia and the US making moves to improve cybersecurity in health.Will Tony Blair convince Labor it can save the NHS by creating a new national purpose around leading the biotech revolution? Tony Blair Institute report ‘A New National Purpose: Leading the Biotech Revolution”Sharing is caring - Love to our friends in Ireland progressing a legislative agenda around sharing health information.Our friends head to Canberra to convince politicians we need rules and regulation to ensure patient safety is paramount in the development of use of AI.Louise & George talk with Peter O'Halloran, Chief Digital Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency ADHAon the exciting announcements around modernising Australia's digital health infrastructure.Visit Pulse+IT.news to learn more, engage in this rapidly growing sector, and subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material.  People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news.Follow us on LinkedIn  Louise  |  George  |  Pulse+ITFollow us on X   Louise  |  George  |  Pulse+ITSend us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.newsProduction by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

After the first King's Speech under a Labour government for 15 years, a host of policy experts joins Alain Tolhurst to look at what the first 100 days of a Keir Starmer administration will look like, after the new Prime Minister said his plan for government would "take the brakes off Britain" and put the country on the "path of national renewal". Joining the pod are Harry Quilter-Pinner, interim exec director at think tank IPPR, Ryan Wain, executive director for politics at the Tony Blair Institute, Laura McInerney, education journalist and co-founder of the app Teacher Tapp, Ben Zaranko, senior research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and Freddie Poser, executive director at housing campaign group PricedOut. Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot

Today my guest is Vimalan Vijayskaran, the founder of ViDesigns. He's three years into his agency journey. He has successfully completed, along with his five -man team, over 200 Webflow projects, partnering with top global brands such as Red Bull, Tony Blair Institute, London Interdisciplinary School and loads of other people, obviously. Now in 2022, they expanded their horizons by venturing into product development. They have built to date six different products and they have over 25 ,000 active monthly users. These include Formly, FlowPlay, VDS, Chrome extension, FlowPilot, VDS Webflow extension and Bulk SEO. I'd be surprised if you guys hadn't used at least one of those in the last week alone. Interestingly, he's worked for Finsuite, Code and Wonder and Hans Springer Labs.This was all before he started his own studio. We'll get into that and much more in this episode. But of course, it's not all been smooth sailing. This kind of growth does not come with some growing pains. The fails that we talk about in today's episode are hiring the wrong people slash unable to delegate, failing to scope the project properly and set expectations and taking too long to understand that retainers aren't that bad. So, embrace and learn from failure in episode 98 of Webflail with VirmalamThe fails we'll talk about in today's episode are:Hiring the wrong people / unable to delegateFailing to scope the project properly & set expectationsTook too long to understand that retainers aren't that badSAVVYCALSchedule like a Webflow boss:https://bit.ly/3X32XUIBONSAIStreamline your client process:https://bit.ly/3V40ua6WEBFLAIL FREEBIES10 Step Process To Land Your First Webflow Clients: The Ultimate Guide:https://www.webflail.com/resources/10-step-process-to-land-your-first-webflow-clients-the-ultimate-guideLINKS FOR VIMALAN‍

It's a chaos configuration while Riley is away on holiday, with this week's free episode featuring Milo, Hussein, and November on the topic of… weirdly sexual Keir Starmer-related columns in British newspapers. And also an AI startup that's apparently very prone to abuse, and a Tony Blair Institute conference that—you guessed it—demands ID cards for Britain. Plus some Euros-themed content that 100 percent aged well! If you want access to our Patreon bonus episodes, early releases of free episodes, and powerful Discord server, sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/trashfuture KJB LIVE ALERT Kill James Bond are doing three nights at Conway Hall in Central London on 9th, 10th, and 11th August, and there's also livestream tickets available if you can't make it! Details are available here: https://www.killjamesbond.com/live NEW MERCH AVAILABLE! We've re-issued our ‘What If Your Robot Was Just a Guy?' shirt with artwork by Rory Blank, and we have an all-new Britianology shirt entitled ‘The Falkland Islands: It's All We've Got Left' with artwork by Eleanor Osada. They're both available to pre-order here! https://www.trashfuture.co.uk/store MILO ALERT  Milo's special ‘Voicemail' is premiering on YouTube on July 10th - check it out here: https://youtu.be/x4oTP3M6ppo Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

With Labour now firmly in the driver's seat of government, Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika are joined by Power Test co-founder and former Chief Executive of the Centre for Progressive Policy, Charlotte Aldritt, and Ryan Wain, the Executive Director of Politics at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, to look at where Britain goes next.How can Labour get Britain's creaky systems moving in the right direction, and put together a positive, proactive plan for power? From AI in the civil service to Martin Lewis in the (fantasy) cabinet, this is a wide-ranging final discussion for the series. And no season finale would be complete without a few guest stars, so we've invited a few special contributors to send a message to this new government, making their requests and offering their advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keir Starmer has been asked how he will address voters lost over Gaza. His response isn't encouraging. Plus: Suella Braverman takes aim at the pride flag; and the Tony Blair Institute is banging the drum for AI. With Aaron Bastani and NoJusticeMTG.

A tale of two thinktanks - you lucky things. Jon has spent the day at the Tony Blair Institute and Emily has been with the Popular Conservatives (PopCons), Liz Truss' former parish. After the worst result in their history, how does the Conservative party rebuild?And what lessons are those on the right of the party taking away from Thursday night's defeat? Lewis talks to former party treasurer and donor, Lord Michael Spencer, about the direction for the party now. Later, crunch time for Joe Biden - will his own party really seek to remove him before the week is done?Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducer: Zeynel Yuce & Natalie IndgeSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind BadewalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The News Agents"The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/https://store.global.com/collections/the-news-agents

Guests: ✨ Dr. Melanie Garson, Cyber Policy & Tech Geopolitics Lead, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change [@InstituteGC]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniegarson/Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak

Guests: ✨ Dr. Melanie Garson, Cyber Policy & Tech Geopolitics Lead, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change [@InstituteGC]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniegarson/Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak

We continue to follow the election with stony faced horror, as the decision is put to the country: “which group of sociopathic bigots do you want to be in charge of pushing the nuclear button, which they have promised to push”? Then, a reading from the Tony Blair Institute on their plan to circumvent the need for democracy by creating a new, digital England entirely under their control. Get the full episode on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105715569 *EDINBURGH LIVE SHOW ALERT* We're going to be live at Monkey Barrel comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe on August 14, and you can get tickets here:  https://www.wegottickets.com/event/621432 *MILO ALERT* Buy Milo's special ‘Voicemail' here! https://pensight.com/x/miloedwards/digital-item-5a616491-a89c-4ed2-a257-0adc30eedd6d *STREAM ALERT* Check out our Twitch stream, which airs 9-11 pm UK time every Monday and Thursday, at the following link: https://www.twitch.tv/trashfuturepodcast *WEB DESIGN ALERT* Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/ Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

For this week's free episode, it's Riley, Hussein, and November discussing some interesting UK politics news regarding a little-known political entity called the Labour Party and a little-known digital voting software platform they designed and adopted that's now being investigated by a little-known group called the Metropolitan Police Cybercrime Unit. Oh well! We also talk about an AI wearable that tries to record your life, and hints from the Tony Blair Institute that Blair is desperate for a Starmer premiership… because he wants to introduce ID cards. Yes. He's at it again.   If you want access to our Patreon bonus episodes, early releases of free episodes, and powerful Discord server, sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/trashfuture   *LIVE SHOW ALERT* See us live in London on May 29th with special guest Nish Kumar! Get tickets here: https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/trashfuture-presents-liz-truss-presents-ten-years-to-save-the-west-ft-nish-kumar/   *STREAM ALERT* Check out our Twitch stream, which airs 9-11 pm UK time every Monday and Thursday, at the following link: https://www.twitch.tv/trashfuturepodcast *WEB DESIGN ALERT* Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/ Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

A decade ago, the world's eyes were focused nervously on West Africa when Ebola ravaged the region. It left 11,000 people dead in its wake. Now the epidemic is over, does the threat of its return loom and what lessons did the world learn? Arrival of vaccines are a game changer – but new strains can still pose a challenge. The BBC's Africa Correspondent Anne Soy tells Mark Lowen what horrors she saw on the ground when the region was struck. And Naomi Grimley, from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and former Global Health Correspondent at the BBC, shares what the world learnt from the largest Ebola epidemic in history.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We're keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. #TheGlobalStory.The Global Story is part of the BBC News Podcasts family. The team that makes The Global Story also makes several other podcasts, such as Americast and Ukrainecast, which cover US news and the war in Ukraine. If you enjoy The Global Story, then we think that you will enjoy some of our other podcasts too. To find them, simply search on your favourite podcast app.This episode was made by Richard Moran and Rachel Hagan. The technical producers were Frank McWeeny and Matt Hewitt. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Additional reporting by Caroline Loyer.

Why can't Nigeria stop the kidnapping of schoolchildren? Almost 300 pupils are missing after the latest in years of similar attacks. The mass abductions are blamed on armed groups and bandits demanding ransom. So how is the Nigerian government failing to deal with the long-running problem? In this episode: Kemi Okenyodo, Founder and Executive Director, Partners West Africa. Bulama Bukarti, Senior Fellow, Tony Blair Institute for Global change. Sadeeq Garba Shehu, Security and Defence Consultant. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

AI presents both enormous risk and as yet unimaginable opportunity. In the next of our series of highlight sessions from the 2023 Global Progress Action Summit, we hear from Dr. Alondra Nelson (Distinguished Senior Fellow at CAP Action, Former Head of the White House Office of Science and Technology), Andy Harrison (CEO of Section 32), and Benedict Macon-Cooney, (Chief Policy Strategist at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change) on regulating the unknowable, managing the risk, and harnessing the power of AI build equitable, progressive societies.This conversation took place on September 16, 2023, at the 2023 Global Progress Action Summit in Montréal hosted by Canada 2020 and CAP Action. It has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Even leek de week vlekkeloos te verlopen voor Labour-leider Keir Starmer. Op klimaattop COP 28 maakte hij een goede beurt, hij sprak met wereldleiders als ware hij de nieuwe premier. Hij sierde de cover van mannanblad Esquire, en ook zijn uiteenzetting van economische plannen voor zijn toekomstige regering viel praktisch overal goed. Maar Keir Starmer maakte ook één zeer opmerkelijke fout. De doorgaans zo berekenende politicus sprak in een interview met The Telegraph zijn bewondering uit voor Margaret Thatcher. En dat viel niet goed. Helemaal niet goed.  Ook in deze aflevering Schrikbarende cijfers over overgewicht in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Twee derde van de volwassen Britten is inmiddels te dik, en dat kost de Britse economie volgens berekeningen van the Tony Blair Institute 98 miljard pond per jaar.  En: Connor en Lia bespreken het woord van het jaar volgens the Oxford Dictionary Over Van Bekhovens Britten In van Bekhovens Britten praten Lia van Bekhoven en Connor Clerx elke week over de grootste nieuwsonderwerpen en de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Van Brexit naar binnenlandse politiek, van de Royals tot de tabloids. Waarom fascineert het VK Nederlanders meer dan zo veel andere Europese landen? Welke rol speelt het vooralsnog Verenigd Koninkrijk in Europa, nu het woord Brexit uit het Britse leven lijkt verbannen, maar de gevolgen van de beslissing om uit de EU te stappen iedere dag duidelijker worden? De Britse monarchie, en daarmee de staat, staat voor grote veranderingen na de dood van Queen Elisabeth en de op handen kroning van haar zoon Charles. De populariteit van het Koningshuis staat op een dieptepunt. Hoe verandert de Britse monarchie onder koning Charles, en welke gevolgen heeft dat voor de Gemenebest? In Van Bekhovens Britten analyseren Lia en Connor een Koninkrijk met tanende welvaart, invloed en macht. De Conservatieve Partij levert al dertien jaar de premier, komt daar na Rishi Sunak een einde aan? Hoe zou het VK er onder Keir Starmer van Labour uitzien? En hoe gaan de ‘gewone' Britten, voor zover die bestaan, daar mee om?  Al deze vragen en meer komen aan bod in Van Bekhovens Britten. Een kritische blik op het Verenigd Koninkrijk, waar het een race tussen Noord-Ierland en Schotland lijkt te worden wie zich het eerst af kan scheiden van het VK. Hoe lang blijft het Koninkrijk verenigd? Na ruim 45 jaar onder de Britten heeft Lia van Bekhoven een unieke kijk op het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Als inwoner, maar zeker geen anglofiel, heeft ze een scherpe blik op het nieuws, de politiek, de monarchie en het dagelijkse leven aan de overkant van de Noordzee. Elke woensdag krijg je een nieuwe podcast over het leven van Van Bekhovens Britten in je podcastapp. Scherpe analyses, diepgang waar op de radio geen tijd voor is en een flinke portie humor. Abonneer en mis geen aflevering. Over Lia Lia van Bekhoven is correspondent Verenigd Koninkrijk voor onder andere BNR Nieuwsradio, VRT, Knack en Elsevier en is regelmatig in talkshows te zien als duider van het nieuws uit het VK. Ze woont sinds 1976 in Londen, en is naast correspondent voor radio, televisie en geschreven media ook auteur van de boeken Mama gaat uit dansen, het erfgoed van Diana, prinses van Wales (1997), Land van de gespleten God, Noord-Ierland en de troubles (2000), In Londen, 9 wandelingen door de Britse hoofdstad (2009) en Klein-Brittannië (2022). Over Connor Connor Clerx is presentator en podcastmaker bij BNR Nieuwsradio. Hij werkt sinds 2017 voor BNR en was voorheen regelmatig te horen in De Ochtendspits, Boekestijn en de Wijk en BNR Breekt. Als podcastmaker werkte hij de afgelopen tijd aan onder andere De Taxi-oorlog, De Kwestie Wolf, Baan door het Brein en Welkom in de AI-Fabriek.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE SUMMARY This week we explore the role of military technology in modern warfare. EPISODE NOTES Despite Putin's expectation of a swift victory, over one year on from his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, that country's defenders are still fighting – and, indeed fighting back. One important area in which Ukraine has managed to stay ahead of Russia is in military technology. A new report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change examines the role of military technology in the Russia–Ukraine war, and considers the lessons that can be learnt from it. One of the authors, Dr Melanie Garson, Associate Professor in International Conflict Resolution & International Security here in the UCL Department of Political Science, and also Acting Director of Geopolitics and Cyber Policy Lead at the Tony Blair Institute, joins us today to discuss intelligent warfare, military technology and AI. Mentioned in this episode: Software and Hard War: Building Intelligent Power for Artificially Intelligent Warfare (Nov 2022) Tony Blair Institute for Global Change Date of episode recording: 2023-05-11 Duration: 34:27 Language of episode: English (UK)

 Presenter:Professor Alan Renwick Guests: Dr Melanie Garson Producer: Eleanor Kingwell-Banham

In the next of our series of highlight sessions from the 2023 Global Progress Action Summit, Tony Blair (Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change) shares the stage with Anna Gainey ( Member of Parliament, Canada) to talk about embracing innovation as a touchstone of new progressive politics, the challenge of confronting populism, and the importance of having clarity of direction as a government.This conversation took place on September 16, 2023, at the 2023 Global Progress Action Summit in Montréal hosted by Canada 2020 and CAP Action. It has been lightly edited for clarity.

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Regime Change has released their detailed plan of what an ID card for Britain would look like, how it would be implemented, and why... and it involves MI5, the DWP, and DEFRA getting access to your resting heart rate. Riley, Hussein, Alice, and Milo explore this as well as the totally unforeseen meltdown of GB News and the first days of the most internet poisoned Tory conference ever. If you want access to our Patreon bonus episodes, early releases of free episodes, and powerful Discord server, sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/trashfuture  *STREAM ALERT* Check out our Twitch stream, which airs 9-11 pm UK time every Monday and Thursday, at the following link: https://www.twitch.tv/trashfuturepodcast *WEB DESIGN ALERT* Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here: https://www.tomallen.media/ *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo's upcoming live shows here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and Alice (@AliceAvizandum)

In this episode, we turn to Britain's abiding political presence - Tony Blair. From his early beginnings in British politics, to The Tony Blair Institute, Tom and Helen ask whether we are entering a new era of Blairdom?If you would like to ask Tom and Helen a question about politics, history or whatever else which they will endeavour to answer on next week's podcast, please email us at thesetimes@unherd.com or dm us on Twitter @thesetimespod. Looking forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 16 years since Tony Blair walked away from frontline politics, but rather than retiring to Fife to write his books – like another Labour leader – he has managed to build his Tony Blair Institute for Global Change into one of the most sophisticated and influential think tanks in modern politics. What role could he play under a Starmer government?  Katy Balls speaks to Fraser Nelson and John McTernan, former political advisor to Tony Blair.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

In this special episode, Tom is interviewed by UnHerd's editor Freddie Sayers to explore Tom's new report into the inner workings of the Tony Blair Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freddie Sayers sits down with UnHerd's political editor Tom McTague to explore Tom's new report into the inner workings of the Tony Blair Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had a live show at Between the Bridges near Southbank Centre on a very rainy night, and we discussed a school bathroom realtime tracking app, a horrendous conference held by the Tony Blair Institute, and much more. The assembled cast of Riley, Milo, Nate, and Alice learned about topics such as Ketamine Keir Starmer, a punitive deployment of ferrets to chase out schoolchildren from toilets, the Leon Burgers to Government Policy pipeline, and a strange conception of the things you can do with barbeque sauce. If you want access to our Patreon bonus episodes, early releases of free episodes, and powerful Discord server, sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/trashfuture   *SCOTLAND ALERT* Get tickets to our live show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on 4th August here! https://www.trashfuture.co.uk/event-details/trashfuture-live-at-the-edinburgh-fringe   *STREAM ALERT* Check out our Twitch stream, which airs 9-11 pm UK time every Monday and Thursday, at the following link: https://www.twitch.tv/trashfuturepodcast *WEB DESIGN ALERT* Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/ *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo's upcoming live shows here: https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/live-shows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and Alice (@AliceAvizandum)

Almost half of women in England and Wales don't trust the police enough to report a crime. That's according to a recent report from the Tony Blair Institute. How can the police regain women's trust? What needs to be done to fix the issue of public trust in the police overall? Anita speaks to the author of the report, Harvey Redgrave and the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex, Katy Bourne. As part of the Woman's Hour series about narcissistic mothers, we hear from a mother who is determined to change the patterns set up in her childhood; she wants to parent differently to her own mum, who she considers to be a narcissist. Reporter Ena Miller goes to meet Louise and Ed (their names have been changed), who are trying 'gentle parenting,' an approach that focuses on empathy, respect and boundaries, all of which were lacking in Louise's childhood.  Marita Cheng is a roboticist from Australia, who advocates to get more girls into technology. She has written a children's book memoir, where all the images were created using generative artificial intelligence. Marita joins Anita to explain why and how she did it. As the annual Flamenco Festival at Sadler's Wells Theatre in London draws to a close, we look at the enduring popularity of the dance and the wider growth in popularity of Latin music across the globe. Anita Rani talks to Belén Castres White, the technical director of the Flamenco Festival and also to Amaranta Wright who runs the Latino Life in the Park Festival, the largest of its kind in the UK. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt Studio manager: Giles Aspen

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Tony Blair Institute AI Safety Work, published by TomWestgarth on June 13, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. At TBI, we have just written up a big report on AI policy. We cover a whole range of things around improving advice into government, increasing state capacity to deal with emerging AI challenges, and reforming things like public services and our data infrastructure for the AI age. But a big area of interest for this forum is our AI safety proposal for the UK. We propose creating AI Sentinel, a national laboratory effort focused on researching and testing safe AI, with the aim of becoming the “brain” for both a UK and an international AI regulator. Sentinel would recognise that effective regulation and control is and will likely remain an ongoing research problem, requiring an unusually close combination of research and regulation. Beneath is the copied party of the report that relates to this proposal. The UK should create a new national laboratory effort – here given a placeholder name of Sentinel – to test, understand and control safe AI, collaborating with the private sector and complementing its work. The long-term intention would be to grow this initiative into an international collaborative network. This will be catalysed by the UK embarking on a recruitment programme to attract the world's best scientists to address AI-safety concerns. Such an effort should be open to international collaborators who could join the scheme, similar to the EU's Horizon Europe programme. The UK is uniquely well positioned to do this due to the headquartering of Google DeepMind in London, which has drawn exceptional talent to the city. The EU has previously considered a similar effort but does not appear to have made progress yet; a contributing factor may be that the EU lacks the UK's depth of AI talent. Sentinel could offer incentives for international collaboration in the form of knowledge and personnel sharing. This effort towards safe and interpretable forms of AI should be anchored by an elite public-sector physical laboratory, which has strong collaborative links with private companies. This would fill the space of the Alan Turing Institute in the UK but with a wider remit, markedly increased funding, and improved governance learning from the first New National Purpose report and Sir Paul Nurse's recent review of the UK's research, development and innovation landscape. This endeavour would have three related core objectives: Develop and deploy methods to interrogate and interpret advanced AI systems for safety, while devising regulatory approaches in tandem. This should also include development of measures to control and contain these systems, as well as design of new algorithms and models that may be more interpretable and controllable. Some starting-point evaluations do already exist, but part of Sentinel's mission would be to work out which are the right evaluations, create new methods, as well as which can be public and which have to be private (to prevent future AI models from being trained on our evaluations and then being able to evade scrutiny). Built into the core mission of Sentinel is the expectation that it will focus on safety measures for the most capable current models. Keep the UK and its partners' understanding and capabilities in advanced AI systems close to the cutting edge of AI-relevant technology, and serve as a trusted source of advice on this to these nations. Sentinel could, for example, perform assessments of when advanced super-intelligent capabilities are likely to be accomplished within a two-year window, and help coordinate a slowing-down of capabilities. Crucially, the purpose of Sentinel should be to help to assess and understand the frontier of current capabilities, rather than push the frontier further in terms of capability absen...

A new space boom is underway. Commercial activity is multiplying, and new state actors are developing space programs. Subsequently, ethical concerns are emerging regarding the responsibilities of these actors and how to adapt space governance policies to protect space security. Brian Weeden, a space sustainability expert from Secure World Foundation, joins Amelia Mae Wolf to give listeners an understanding of these ethical challenges. For more from Wolf on space sustainability, check out her recent article for the Tony Blair Institute. For more, please go to carnegiecouncil.org. 

Despite Putin's expectation of a swift victory, over one year on from his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, that country's defenders are still fighting – and, indeed fighting back. One important area in which Ukraine has managed to stay ahead of Russia is in military technology.A new report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change examines the role of military technology in the Russia–Ukraine war, and considers the lessons that can be learnt from it. One of the authors, Dr Melanie Garson, Associate Professor in International Conflict Resolution & International Security here in the UCL Department of Political Science, and also Acting Director of Geopolitics and Cyber Policy Lead at the Tony Blair Institute, joins us today to discuss intelligent warfare, military technology and AI. Mentioned in this episode:Software and Hard War: Building Intelligent Power for Artificially Intelligent Warfare (Nov 2022) Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

In this episode we talk to Bridget Boakye, the artificial intelligence (AI) policy leader at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. Bridget is an expert in how AI is impacting Africa and the major challenges in implementing AI use across the continent. She tells us about what good technology means in the contexts in which she works and the benefits and drawbacks of Google and other Big Tech companies operating in Africa. 

If you want to hear from someone who: ❓Helped purchase Lehman Brothers (US) for £1.75 billion;❓Built out the equity practice in Europe for Barclays Capital;❓Worked for Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the UK; and❓Now works as the General Counsel in a web3 company that builds core blockchain infrastructure?Then STIMY's latest episode with Chrissy Hill, General Counsel at Parity Technologies, is not one you want to miss! Chrissy shares her journey from South Carolina into the web3 space, and some of the milestones in her career, including:2:33 Being the baby of the family5:23 A legacy of lawyers7:26 Working at Linklaters' London office8:49 Becoming the Director of Compliance at Barclays Capital13:38 Purchasing Lehman Brothers (US) for £1.75 billion15:24 Working for Tony Blair at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change18:22 Working at a mission-driven organisation21:21 Entering the web3 space23:16 The concept of privacy27:02 Working at Parity Technologies31:34 What does a web3 lawyer do?34:59 Regulations coming inSo if you want to know what it's like to be a top notch lawyer in the web3 space, this episode is for you!

This week we ask: What has been the role of global tech companies during the war in Ukraine? And is better regulation needed? Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year has created Europe's largest refugee crisis in a generation and caused major disruption to the world's economy and energy systems. In Ukraine itself, civilian life has been transformed and, in many cases, destroyed by the conflict. One notable dimension of the war has been the intervention of major tech companies, including Facebook, Google, and SpaceX. Through multiple rapid responses they have successfully inhibited Russia's information warfare strategy. These steps include a targeted digital blockade of Russia and ensuring Ukraine's internet infrastructure is protected from online and offline attacks. A new report published by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change analyses what the tech companies have done, explores implications for power and democracy, and makes recommendations for how states and tech companies should change their approach. This week we are joined by one of the authors, Dr Melanie Garson. Melanie is both Cyber Policy Lead and acting director of the Internet Policy Unit at theTony Blair Institute for Global Change and Associate Professor in Conflict Resolution & International Security in the UCL Department of Political Science. For more information and to access the transcript: https://ucl-uncovering-politics.simplecast.com/episodes/global-tech-companies-and-the-ukraine-war/transcript Date of episode recording: 2022-11-10 Duration: 00:31:16 Language of episode: English Presenter: Dr Emily McTernan Guests: Dr Melanie Garson Producer: Eleanor Kingwell-Banham

This week I am joined by my dear friend Makeda. She was born in Houston, Texas and moved to Addis Ababa when she was 10 years old. Once she finished high school, she attended Rice University in Houston, Texas where she studied Economics. She is currently working as an Associate in Agro Processing with the Tony Blair Institute. In this episode, we talked about our experiences with dating in college and the reasons why it can be a bit challenging to date while being a student in college. We discussed the value of self-awareness and understanding your priorities before dating someone and the importance of balancing friendships in building a healthy relationship. Tune-in to laugh, learn and appreciate the international student experience! Please send questions and feedbacks you have to internationaliebyruth@gmail.com or DM on the Instagram page @internationaliebyruth

Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year has created Europe's largest refugee crisis in a generation and caused major disruption to the world's economy and energy systems. In Ukraine itself, civilian life has been transformed and, in many cases, destroyed by the conflict.One notable dimension of the war has been the intervention of major tech companies, including Facebook, Google, and SpaceX. Through multiple rapid responses they have successfully inhibited Russia's information warfare strategy. These steps include a targeted digital blockade of Russia and ensuring Ukraine's internet infrastructure is protected from online and offline attacks. A new report published by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change analyses what the tech companies have done, explores implications for power and democracy, and makes recommendations for how states and tech companies should change their approach.This week we are joined by one of the authors, Dr Melanie Garson. Melanie is both Cyber Policy Lead and acting director of the Internet Policy Unit at theTony Blair Institute for Global Change and Associate Professor in Conflict Resolution & International Security in the UCL Department of Political Science. Mentioned in this episodeMelanie Garson and Pete Furlong. Disrupters and Defenders: What the Ukraine War Has Taught Us About the Power of Global Tech Companies

When Uber arrived in Britain ten years ago, the app transformed the way that people came to view taxis. All of a sudden, city dwellers could order a taxi, for a third of the price, at the click of a button which would arrive within minutes. To the Conservatives, this hailed a new way of working and putting consumers first. Since then, a lot has changed. Uber came under strict regulatory obstacles and they have had many more competitors. But the business has transformed with the times. Whilst emblematic of the gig economy, are the critics right about driver exploitation? And does more regulation create barriers for the customer? Fraser Nelson, The Spectator's editor is joined on this special podcast by an Uber driver, Kasey to talk about her experience working for the company; Andrew Brem, who heads up Uber's UK business, Robert Colville, Sunday Times columnist and director of the Centre for Policy Studies; and Kirsty Innes who is the head of digital government at the Tony Blair Institute. This podcast is kindly sponsored by Uber. 

What's in this episode? This week we're back with our VocTech Podcast, this time looking at skills development in the new world of work.  As we move towards ever more atomised modes of work, is there a risk we don't develop our skills properly, just going from one gig to another? If we are going to prevent that from happening, what do we need our freelance, flexible or gig economy platforms to look like and to build in? Is this ever likely? This week we're back with our VocTech Podcast, exploring these questions with special guests.  Sophie Smallwood, RoleShare - which helps people keep up with work and life healthily. Helen Gironi, Ufi Ventures - the UK's specialist investor in EdTech for adults  Christina Palmou, formerly of the Tony Blair Institute - which was set up to help make globalisation work for the many, not the few This episode is part of our VocTech Podcast series produced in collaboration with Ufi VocTech Trust.  Check out the full episode show notes and references here: https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast. Tell us your story Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via Twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram. We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Judith McMinn is the founder of Rezon, developers of the Halo protective headband designed specifically to reduce rotational forces transmitted to the brain in impacts in sport. It is this rotation of the brain inside the skull, rather than linear impacts per se, that results in harmful inflammation which can damage the brain. So how did a former director of operations for the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change come to identify and fill this gap in the market? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why aren't elderly people in China getting vaccinated? To talk all things vaccine from the early days of the PRC to Covid-19, this episode's guest is Cambridge University associate professor in global studies of science, technology and medicine Mary Brazelton (@brazelton_hps). She is also the author of the 2019 book Mass Vaccination: Citizens' Bodies and State Power in Modern China. Co-hosting is Henry Li (@AliusHenricus), policy lead at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. We discuss Covid-19 vaccinations and why some citizens need incentives to get vaxxed Unit 731 and the history of biological warfare in China What China learned from SARS The role of Traditional Chinese Medicine in modern health Outro music: Love Will Prevail by Various Artists including Jackie Chan and Wang Leehom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt2-5NrWQbU I HAVE CHINATALK NEWSLETTER WHICH YOU SHOULD ALL SIGN UP TO READ! I even bought a new url for you: chinatalk.media Click here to listen to ChinaTalk in your favorite podcast app. ChinaTalk substack: https://chinatalk.substack.com ChinaTalk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jugurtha656 Support ChinaTalk on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChinaTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leadership matters. And while it's easy to take a cynical view of government and politics in today's world, it's important to remember that public service can and should still be an honorable endeavor - and responsible leadership, working together, and putting people first are still fundamental to effective government.  In the season finale of Why Am I Telling You This, former Prime Minister Tony Blair joins President Clinton for a wide-ranging discussion on the conflict in Ukraine, the future of Northern Ireland, how to create a vital center in politics, and the work of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.