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  1. Three experts on how to understand the USA

    3 DAYS AGO

    Three experts on how to understand the USA

    The Annual Meeting in Davos this year coincided with the inauguration of Donald Trump for his second term, and many of the conversations there were about what the world should expect from a newly emboldened Trump 2.0. In interviews conducted at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos in January, three experts help us understand America in 2025. Guests: Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, CEO Editor, Semafor David Rubenstein, co-chairman, The Carlyle Group Walter Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship, Hudson Institute Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Related reports: Global Risks Report 2025: Related podcasts: : : : : Check out all our podcasts on :  - - : - : - : Join the :

    30 min
  2. We'll stop climate change, but 'how soon' is the life-and-death question - Al Gore

    13 FEB

    We'll stop climate change, but 'how soon' is the life-and-death question - Al Gore

    As the world record's it's highest ever average global temperatures, and the US, once again, quits the UN climate change pact, Al Gore is surprisingly upbeat on humanity's ability to tackle global warming. He spoke to Radio Davos at the Annual Meeting, where he presented a new system that tracks greenhouse gas emissions around the world, Climate TRACE.   Links: Global Risks Report 2025:  Climate TRACE: Climate and Health Initiative: Centre for Nature and Climate:    Related podcasts: : : : Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: - Radio Davos - subscribe: Meet the Leader - subscribe: Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club:

    26 min
  3. Tariffs, globalization, and democracy, with Harvard economist Dani Rodrik

    6 FEB

    Tariffs, globalization, and democracy, with Harvard economist Dani Rodrik

    Dani Rodrik has long argued against unfettered globalization and supports countries' use of industrial policy to pursue economic development. The Harvard economist joins us to talk about the usefulness and limitations of trade tariffs, economic nationalism, and the impact of global economics on democracy. Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at  and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Links: World Economic Forum : From Blind Spots to Insights: Enhancing Geopolitical Radar to Guide Global Business: Related podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on :  - - : - : - : Join the :

    30 min
  4. What just happened in Davos, and how is the world different now?

    30 JAN

    What just happened in Davos, and how is the world different now?

    What happened at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025, where the world met to discuss 'Collaboration for the Intelligent Age'? On Day 1, Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second term as US president, and announced he was withdrawing from the Paris climate deal, as well as the World Health Organisation, and vowed to use trade tariffs to re-shore jobs. On Day 4 he addressed the meeting in a link-up from Washington. We hear some of that and talk to the people who lead the Forum's work throughout the year, reflect on the impact of the meeting, held at a pivotal moment for world affairs. Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Davos 2025 sessions mentioned in this episode: Special address by Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America: All Hands on Deck for the Energy Transition: The Dawn of Artificial General Intelligence?: Debating Tariffs: Forum reports and initiatives mentioned in this episode: Chief Economists Outlook: January 2025: Global Risks Report 2025: The Future of Jobs Report 2025: Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025: First Movers Coalition: 1t.org: AI Governance Alliance: AI Competitiveness through Regional Collaboration: Global Lighthouse Network:  Yes/Cities:  Related podcasts: : : : : Check out all our podcasts on :  - - : - : - : Join the :

    1h 14m
  5. IMF's Gita Gopinath: What's ahead for economic growth in 2025 - and what leaders must do now

    22 JAN

    IMF's Gita Gopinath: What's ahead for economic growth in 2025 - and what leaders must do now

    How will inflation, conflict and technological change shape economies in the year ahead? The International Monetary Fund’s First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath sat down with Meet The Leader at the World Economic Forum‘s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland to share what's next for global growth. She identified the statistics that she found most compelling and the risks and opportunities leaders must prioritize in 2025. She also described the pivot countries will need to make in fiscal policy to tackle historic levels of global public debt (levels that could hit the $100 trillion mark) and how "optimism bias" could stand in the way.  This special episode of interview of Meet The Leader was recorded at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. About the research cited: IMF World Economic Outlook: Find a transcript here:

    14 min
  6. Tackling these surprising blindspots can bridge gender gaps in health, economic growth and more

    21 JAN

    Tackling these surprising blindspots can bridge gender gaps in health, economic growth and more

    To truly close the gender gap, we’ll need to address the menstrual health gap. A lack of access to hygiene care, solutions, education and more holds back those who menstruate at school and work, leading to real knock-on effects to the economy. Sahil Tesfu, the Chief Strategy Officer for health and hygiene company Essity Group, breaks down how age-old taboos related to women’s health have led to big barriers for social progress overall and the simple changes that leaders in business can boost everything from workplace health and psychological safety to productivity. She also shares lessons learned from her long consulting career including her approach to problem solving, including how a new approach to check-ins that can be more effective than the standard status update in driving team progress, clarity and empowerment. For more on this episode: Related episodes: How bridging design gaps in science and tech can tackle gender bias:

    21 min
  7. The global economy 'at a crossroads' ahead of Davos: Chief Economists Outlook

    16 JAN

    The global economy 'at a crossroads' ahead of Davos: Chief Economists Outlook

    The world is waiting to see how Donald Trump's return to the White House will affect the global economy and global trade. And that is reflected in the latest Chief Economists Outlook, the Forum's regular survey on the state of the world. World Trade Organization Chief Economist Ralph Ossa gives his take on the Outlook and the prospects for the global economy in 2025 - essential listening ahead of Davos 2025. Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Links: Chief Economists Outlook: Future of Growth Initiative: Related Podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on : - - : - : - : Join the :

    38 min
  8. Global Risks Report: the big issues facing the world at Davos 2025

    15 JAN

    Global Risks Report: the big issues facing the world at Davos 2025

    What are the global challenges that world leaders will be addressing in Davos? Many of them are contained in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, a survey of almost 1,000 decision makers and leaders around the world that shows what they consider to be the biggest risks facing humanity in the coming year and in the medium and long terms. The 20th edition of this annual report reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape, where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and progress. Two experts join us to discuss the risks facing humanity in the short, medium and long term: Ngaire Woods, dean of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, and Azeem Azhar, chief executive officer of Exponential View. Hosted by World Economic Forum podcaster Robin Pomeroy, with co-host Mark Elsner, Head of Global Risks Initiative at the Forum. Speakers: Mark Elsner, Head of Global Risks Initiative Ngaire Woods, dean of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford Azeem Azhar, chief executive officer of Exponential View Links: Visit the and read the full report . Global Future Council on the Future of Complex Risks: Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Related podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on : - - : - : - : Join the :

    46 min
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