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Updated 24/11/2021
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4 DAYS AGO

Will the death of activist Quentin Deranque weaken antifascist movements in Europe?

“Far-left kills.” That’s how extreme-right protesters have described the death of Quentin Deranque. A formula also used by various political figures in France and abroad to blame far-left and antifascist movements in a broader sense. Can this dramatic event weaken antifascist movements across Europe? Production : By Europod in co-production with the Sphera network. This episode is based on a story written by Enric Bonet for El Salto and another one written by László Szily for 444, and is co-written with Hélène Pillon from Médianes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 days ago

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5 min
5 DAYS AGO

The fabricated controversy around Spain’s Therian subculture

In Spain, the Therian community—people who spiritually identify as animals—has been the subject of heated debates on social media and in the press. Yet, the phenomenon exists primarily in the mouths of its detractors. Why has such a minority movement received so much attention in recent days? Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network. Follow us on: LinkedIn•Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 days ago

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4 min
23 FEB

Are we serious about regulating AI ?

AI can be tricked into saying almost anything. That’s what a BBC journalist recently discovered. He found an easy way to make AI say whatever he wanted. Are authorities doing enough to regulate AI? At the EU level, is the AI Act doing its job? Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network. Follow us on: LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Feb

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6 min
18 FEB

Orbán on the brink in Hungary - what is at stake for the EU?

In Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán could lose the next elections after 10 years in power. And this, despite having the open support of Donald Trump. If Orban were to actually lose the elections, what would this mean for the EU? Could the traditional Hungarian veto become a thing of the past? Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network. Follow us on: LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Feb

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6 min
19 FEB

Has the EU given up on participating in the peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia?

A new negotiation session ended yesterday between Ukraine and Russia, under the leadership of the United States. The EU, once again, did not take part in the peace talks, despite having long asked to do so. Has the EU given up on participating in the peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia? Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network. Follow us on: LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Feb

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6 min
27/04/2025

A Grain of Power: The bakery - Trevignano, Italy 1/6

The first episode of A Grain of Power starts in Trevignano, near Rome, Italy. It starts with the story of Culetti, a small modern bakery led by Mirko Magnano, who discusses the philosophy behind the business. More than 2000 kilometres away, Zainab describes the visceral relationship between Egyptian people and bread, as well as the challenges the local population encounters to access this essential good. How and why are the stories of Mirko and Zainab connected? Through 6 episodes, A Grain of Power is a documentary podcast that takes you on a journey from the heart of Ukraine to the markets of Egypt, passing through Romania, Italy, and Brussels. It explores how an essential commodity – seeds, wheat, bread – has become a weapon of power, playing a crucial role both in the North and the South. Discover how these resources nourish nations, provoke conflicts, and reshape alliances And you? Would you be willing to fight for a piece of bread? Narration: Alexander Damiano Ricci Reporting and field research: Futura D'Aprile & Matteo Garavoglia Author: Futura D'Aprile Englis adaptation: Alexander Damiano Ricci Editor-in-chief: Alexander Damiano Ricci Original soundtrack: Epidemic Sound Original Sound Editing: Jeremy Bocquet Sound editing and mixing English version: Daniel Gutierrez Ortega Illustration: Watermelon Collective Production: Futura D'Aprile & Matteo Garavoglia Executive producer: Ana Ribera Production coordinator: Alexander Damiano Ricci A Grain of Power is a six-episode documentary series produced by Europod and Outriders, as part of the WePod project, funded by the European Union. This podcast is co-produced by Europod. Subscribe to Europod • English for even more podcasts, and follow us on Linkedin and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27/04/2025

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24 min
13 FEB

Why is the Kurdish diaspora protesting in Europe?

The Kurdish diaspora has been demonstrating in major European cities for weeks now. Protesters are urging European and international authorities to respond to the takeover of the Kurdish autonomous region called Rojava by Syria’s new government. They fear that their community is at risk of disappearing. What is the diaspora hoping from the European and international authorities? Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network. This episode is based on a story written by Blanche Ribault for Streetpress and is co-written with Hélène Pillon from Médianes. Follow us on: LinkedIn Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Feb

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5 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 5

In Lisbon - part 2: Citizen Science hands-on

The first conversations collected by Alexander's colleagues on the overall logic of COESO's pilot 1 - "Mass tourism's impact on urban communities" - left him wonder how citizens perceived the project. In this part 2 of the Lisbon chapter, citizens who took part in citizen science activities share their views on tourism and citizen science practices. Was the pilot a success story? Resources The COESO website: https://coeso.hypotheses.org/ Sao José - A transmedia ethnography of tourism in Lisbon: https://saojose.huma-num.fr/ The VERA platform: https://vera.operas-eu.org/ Credits Author and host: Alexander Damiano Ricci Sound design by Jeremy Bocquet. Main soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg. Artwork by Paolo Grasso and the Watermelon collective. Production assistant: Claudia Torrisi. Desk research: Eva Perl. Special collaborators: Alessia Smaniotto, Project coordinator at COESO. Kelly Rose Achenbach, the Head of communications at COESO. This podcast is part of a Bulle Media - Europod production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 6

Lunch boxes, videogames and more

After the "Lisbon experience", Alexander goes on to talk to researchers and project managers of other pilot projects of COESO. The interviews he runs reveal the wide scope citizen-science can achieve. Resources The COESO website: https://coeso.hypotheses.org/ The VERA platform: https://vera.operas-eu.org/ Credits Author and host: Alexander Damiano Ricci Sound design by Jeremy Bocquet. Main soundtrack by Thomas Kusberg. Artwork by Paolo Grasso and the Watermelon collective. Production assistant: Claudia Torrisi. Desk research: Eva Perl. Special collaborators: Alessia Smaniotto, Project coordinator at COESO. Kelly Rose Achenbach, the Head of communications at COESO. This podcast is part of a Bulle Media - Europod production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1, E6

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18 min
9 FEB

can a European social platform compete with X?

After X by Elon Musk, here comes “W”, or “We”, by privacy and technology expert Anna Zeiter. The “We” project was unveiled in Davos at the end of January. Its goal is to create a European alternative to X. But this is not the first attempt to create a large-scale European social media platform. Can it be the first one to actually succeed? Are Europeans able to compete with US platforms? Production: By Europod, in co-production with the Sphera network. Follow us on: LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Feb

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5 min

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