Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSouth Africa's Assassination Economy and Impunity
Season 1 Episode 127
Contract killings are becoming a business in South Africa. In this episode, we investigate the rise of what some call an “assassination economy,” whe…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Global Decline in Adult Skills: OECD Survey Results
Season 1 Episode 126
Basic skills are quietly eroding across the rich world. In this episode, we unpack alarming findings from the OECD showing that large numbers of adul…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
China's Winter Sports Ascent and Strategy
Season 1 Episode 125
China isn’t just skiing for sport—it’s skiing for strength. In this episode, we explore how winter sports have become a strategic national project, t…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Cairo's Enduring Antique Elevators
Season 1 Episode 124
Antique elevators in downtown Cairo are more than just a way to get upstairs—they’re relics of a city that refuses to let go of its past. In this epi…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Yemen's Fragmentation and the Houthi Ascendancy
Season 1 Episode 123
Yemen’s war is no longer just a two-sided conflict—it’s a splintered battlefield with more than nine factions pulling the country apart, even as a fa…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Case for Boring Managers
Season 1 Episode 122
Not every great leader is a visionary showman—and the latest research suggests they probably shouldn’t be. In this episode, we look at why companies …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Aviation and the Art of Mitigating Jet Lag
Season 1 Episode 121
Jet lag isn’t a moral failing—it’s your body’s ancient clock colliding with modern speed. In this episode, we break down why crossing time zones leav…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Cold Shock Craze and Health Benefits
Season 1 Episode 120
Cold plunges promise resilience—but what does the science really say? In this episode, we dive into the icy world of cold shock, a fast-growing welln…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Air Travel's Enduring Change After 9/11
Season 1 Episode 119
Flying in America didn’t just get stricter after 9/11—it became an entirely different emotional experience. In this episode, we look at how a once-hu…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
India's Looming Crisis of Aging and Welfare
Season 1 Episode 118
India’s life expectancy has soared since 1950—but with that success comes a looming crisis. In this episode, we explore how the country’s celebrated …
4 months, 2 weeks ago