Podcast Episodes

"New era, new mood, new challenges" - historian Adam Tooze on why things will never be the same again

Season 1 Episode 210

Historian and podcaster Adam Tooze says we are at a turning point in history - as the Trump administration upends decades of assumptions on geopolitics, trade and the economy. Coinciding with the daw…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

How sport can change lives: the real life story of the Homeless World Cup

Season 1 Episode 209

"The Beautiful Game" is a feelgood movie about a football tournament between teams of homeless people from around the world, with the upbeat message that sport can change, even save, lives.

We speak …

Published on 3 months ago

Halfway through 2025, reasons to be optimistic in a turbulent year

Season 1 Episode 208

As we enter the second half of a turbulent 2025, we hear key lessons from the Summer Davos, AMNC25, and leaders from the World Economic Forum set out their priorities for the rest of the year where g…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Top Ten Emerging Technologies of 2025 - The tech poised to change the world

Season 1 Episode 207

For the 13th consecutive year, the World Economic Forum has released its report on the top ten technologies set to change the world for the better. These technologies will speed our efforts to tackle…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

What to expect from the 'Summer Davos' AMNC; and what the West gets wrong about China

Season 1 Episode 206

The Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025 - AMNC25 - will bring together leaders from government, business and academia, along with innovators and representatives from international organizations,…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Getting sustainable, secure and equitable power to the people - how is the global energy transition going?

Season 1 Episode 204

The Energy Transition Index is the World Economic Forum's annual report on global efforts to get sustainable, secure and equitable energy to all. We hear from the Forum's Espen Mehlum, head of energy…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ocean: David Attenborough's new film will transform how you see Earth

Season 1 Episode 204

“Once you’ve truly seen the sea, you’ll never look at Earth the same way again.”

David Attenborough has spent nearly a century on Earth, bringing the mysteries of nature to viewers around the world. …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

How Africa is harnessing tech to deliver healthcare

Season 1 Episode 203

Cuts to aid budgets are having a huge impact on the delivery of healthcare in Africa, the Forum's Lora du Moulin tells Radio Davos.

And the head of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, …

Published on 4 months ago

“Trillions of dollars added to the economy” - Google’s chief economist on the macro impact of AI

Season 1 Episode 202

The World Economic Forum's latest Chief Economists Outlook highlights the risks posed by global trade tensions; and examines the potential impact AI will have on economic growth.

Google's chief econo…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Humans rely on the ocean. Here's how both can thrive

Season 1 Episode 201

Humans rely on the ocean, not just for food, but for industries such as shipping, telecommunications, and renewable energy - as well as its vital role in absorbing carbon and regulating the climate. …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago