The Munk Debates Podcast
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The Munk Debates podcast is an extension of the main stage events - in subject, speaker selection, tone and format. It will introduce the iconic brand - and its engaging debates about significant issues of our time. Audiences will hear strong and passionate arguments from both sides of an issue so they will have enough information to make up their own minds about where they stand.
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Jun 9, 2020 • 54min
Ian Bremmer on growing civil unrest and the future of the global economy after COVID-19
On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, political scientist Ian Bremmer on rising U.S.-China tensions, the global economy, and growing civil unrest in the U.S. and around the world.
Jun 2, 2020 • 54min
David Brooks on the future of politics and community after COVID-19
On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, NYT columnist David Brooks on political and social changes post pandemic.
May 26, 2020 • 56min
Scott Gottlieb on the future of pandemics and public health after COVID-19
On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb on the future of pandemics, public health, and their effects on the economy.
May 19, 2020 • 51min
Kara Swisher on rise of Big Tech and Silicon Valley after COVID-19
On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, technology journalist Kara Swisher joins us for a conversation on the fate and role of Big Tech and Silicon Valley post pandemic.
May 12, 2020 • 57min
Niall Ferguson on history's lessons for the world after COVID-19
On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, best-selling author and historian Niall Ferguson joins us for a conversation on how history can help us understand what our world will look like after the pandemic.
May 5, 2020 • 46min
Samantha Power on the future of international institutions after COVID-19
On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, former US ambassador to the UN Samantha Power joins us for a conversation about the fate and future of global institutions in a post-pandemic world.
Apr 28, 2020 • 53min
Mohammed El-Erian on future of global economy after COVID-19
On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, famed economist Mohamed El-Erian joins us for an in-depth discussion about how COVID-19 will reshape the global economy.
Apr 21, 2020 • 1h 1min
Fareed Zakaria on the future of geopolitics after COVID-19
On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, acclaimed journalist, author, and CNN host Fareed Zakaria joins us for a wide-reaching and in-depth conversation about the coronavirus pandemic and its long term impact on geopolitics and international affairs.
Apr 14, 2020 • 55min
Malcolm Gladwell on the future of society after COVID-19
On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, renowned author and thinker Malcolm Gladwell joins us for an in-depth conversation about the coronavirus pandemic and its long term impact on health care, refugees, and the economy.
Apr 10, 2020 • 48min
Be it Resolved: Ending Climate Change Requires the End of Capitalism as We Know It.
Is the end of capitalism the answer to climate change?On this episode of the Munk Debates Podcast, environmental activist and Guardian columnist George Monbiot debates MIT scientist and bestselling author Andrew McAfee on the motion Be it resolved, ending climate change requires the end of capitalism as we know it.SOURCES: PBS, NBC News, Whitehouse.gov
