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Oct 29, 2024 | 
odi.org | Sara Pantuliano |Nanjala Nyabola |Sandra Pepera
In the wake of our decision at ODI to suspend all activity on X (formerly Twitter), this episode examines the polarisation and hate we are witnessing in today’s social media landscape and what is driving it. Since Elon Musk took ownership of X two years ago there has been a rise of hate speech, mis- and disinformation on the platform. The UK riots, which we dissected in a recent episode, are a case in point.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
odi.org | Sara Pantuliano |Alex Cobham |Hazel Granger |Andrés Velasco
Income inequality is high or worsening within many countries globally. This not only raises serious moral concerns. It also contributes to political instability and undermines inclusive economic growth. Governments can use taxation to reduce inequality.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
odi.org | Sara Pantuliano |Joyce Méndez |Jago Salmon
As conflicts continue to spiral in many parts of the world, from those who dominate the headlines daily to the ones that we barely hear about, global instability is increasing in the context of rising food insecurity, forced displacement, and climate change. We need to step up our collective commitment to building peaceful societies.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
odi.org | Sara Pantuliano |Fizza Qureshi |Marvin W. Rees |Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou
The fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport by 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana back in July ignited riots which have swept across the UK and made global headlines. What followed from the tragedy was a racist, Islamophobic and anti-migrant campaign fuelled by misinformation and disinformation, which spilled into the streets with targeted attacks on mosques and ethnic minorities.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
odi.org | Sara Pantuliano |Sasha Kapadia |Gaurav Ray |German Red Cross
This episode examines the challenges leaders at the forefront of tackling today’s multiple crises are facing, and the leadership skills and approaches desperately needed to navigate these uncertain times. We are teaming up with Tandem for this episode – ODI's Global Executive Leadership Programme.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
odi.org | Sara Pantuliano |Abby Stoddard
To mark World Humanitarian Day, this episode examines how the rules of war have changed in our increasingly polarised world and how we can better protect the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance. World Humanitarian Day recognises and raises awareness of the courageous work of humanitarians around the world.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
odi.org | Sara Pantuliano |Yamini Aiyar |Ricardo Fuentes-Nieva
We are taking a break from our regular schedule this month to look back on some of the most popular episodes released since Think Change first aired back in March 2022. This episode revisits a conversation we released last year, and the halfway point of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals deadline to end poverty and reduce inequalities.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
odi.org | Sara Pantuliano |Ian Bremmer |Eurasia Group |Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou
Since that time we have released over 50 episodes and been lucky to host some brilliant guests, who have shared their analysis and stories with us on a range of critical global issues – from MDB reform and the debt crisis in the Global South to the future of the Africa-China relationship and the latest concerning developments in Gaza.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
odi.org | Sara Pantuliano |Ian Bremmer |Eurasia Group |Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou
Since that time we have released over 50 episodes and been lucky to host some brilliant guests, who have shared their analysis and stories with us on a range of critical global issues – from MDB reform and the debt crisis in the Global South to the future of the Africa-China relationship and the latest concerning developments in Gaza.
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
odi.org | Sara Pantuliano |Laetitia Pettinotti |Jeremy Eppel |Eppel Sustainability
The impacts of the climate crisis are widely known and have rightfully spurred international action, but the hastening collapse of global biodiversity receives far less attention. Biodiversity is the life support system of our planet. We also depend on intact ecosystems for our food and water supplies, medical advances and disease prevention, climate stability, shelter and so much more. In financial terms, a staggering 55% of global GDP depends on high-functioning biodiversity.
