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What happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa part 1: Liberation, transition and reconciliation
It was a moment many South Africans never believed they'd live to see. On 10 May 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of a democratic So…
1 year, 11 months ago
Trailer: What happened to Nelson Mandela's South Africa?
It's been 30 years since Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa and the country's brutal and deadly apartheid system came to a formal e…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Anthropocene epoch that isn't
For almost 15 years, scientists have debated whether the Anthropocene should be an official geological epoch marking the profound influence of humans…
1 year, 11 months ago
Don't Call Me Resilient: starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza
We’re bringing you an extra episode this week from Don’t Call Me Resilient, another podcast from The Conversation. Hosted by Vinita Srivastava at The…
1 year, 11 months ago
Invisible lines: how unseen boundaries shape the world around us
Our experiences of the world are diverse, often changing as we move across borders from one country to another. They can also vary based on language …
1 year, 11 months ago
Climate quitting: the people leaving their fossil fuel jobs because of climate change
As the climate crisis gets ever more severe, the fossil fuel industry is struggling to recruit new talent. And now a number of existing employees are…
1 year, 11 months ago
How conspiracy theories help to maintain Vladimir Putin’s grip on power in Russia
As Russians head to the polls for presidential elections, conspiracy theories are swirling everywhere. In this episode we speak to a disinformation e…
2 years ago
How North Korea is turning into a matriarchy
High heels, lace and handbags. In recent decades, there’s been a huge shift in the role of North Korean women and the choices they’re able to make – …
2 years ago
Intellectual humility: the rewards of being willing to change your mind
With unlimited information at our fingertips and dozens of platforms on which to share our opinions, it can sometimes feel like we’re supposed to be …
2 years ago
Israel-Gaza: how opinion polls used in Northern Ireland could pave a way to peace
When the war in Gaza eventually ends, pressure will mount for negotiations to begin for a deal. When that day comes, how can opposing sides in the Is…
2 years ago