Episode 104 - Data-driven dissent

In Lebanon's first election since the Oct. 17 uprising, voters sent a sizable contingent of change candidates to Parliament, while clipping the wings of both Amal and the Free Patriotic Movement. Nizar and Ben take a look at the vote, its translation to seats in Parliament, the n ...  Show more

Ahead of Sunday's national elections, Nizar and Ben run through what to expect, both in terms of voting and results — and what's in store for Lebanon in the aftermath. Follow us on Twitter for updates @lebpoliticspod Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work @eleph ...  Show more

Hello! We hear a lot about the problems of the data economy. How can we take back control? Philosopher Carissa Veliz explains why governments need to step in to protect our privacy. Then Jack Hardinges from the Open Data Institute talks about exciting new ideas to help steward da ...  Show more

In episode 12 of The #Diplowomen Podcast, Karma Ekmekji thinks out loud with Rouba Mhaissen, Economist, activist, community mobilizer, and Founder and Director of Sawa for Development and Aid 00:00 Introduction 00:45 The role of a community mobilizer 01:56 From an economist to a ...  Show more

This Episode dives deep into current world news and trendy topics. Cast: Abdo, Agouz, Fouad, Berba, Michel 

Talking strikes, pay negotiations and GPs with Labour’s Wes Streeting.Adam and Chris sit down with the shadow health secretary to discuss what Labour would be doing differently if they were in government.Plus, Tim Harford from More or Less brings his spreadsheet for some NHS numb ...  Show more