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OECD Podcasts

How can we all help shape better policies for better lives? OECD Podcasts bring you insightful interviews with experts and well-known personalities on such pressing challenges as inequality and inclusive growth, the economy, jobs, the digital transformation, climate change, the environment, education, healthcare, tax, trade, international co-operation, and more. NOTE: The opinions expressed and arguments employed in the content displayed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of the

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00:20:30

Do the right thing, says Jeffrey Sachs

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/10/30

Business-as-usual has become a largely unsustainable system. When economics and the financial industry are driven solely by quarterly earnings growth and GDP, the well-being of most people falls by the wayside. The health of our environment and trust between people are also casualties of growth-only economics. Economist Jeffrey Sachs is the director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University. He says our economic watch words should be well-being. And do no harm. Host: Clara

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00:16:05

The jobs of the future will still need humans:...

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2019/10/23

When it comes to the jobs of the future, you can’t squeeze people out of the equation, says Ben Pring. An optimist, he believes that what makes us human, our soft skills, will be more valuable than ever. And as machines take on more dirty, dangerous or simply dull tasks, people will be able to do work that is more interesting, engaging and meaningful. Ben Pring is co-founder and leader of the Cognizant Center for the Future of Work and author of What To Do When Machines Do Everything. Host: Kate

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00:13:34

The digital economy can’t just concentrate on the few...

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/10/16

The digital economy is bringing great opportunities for people, but also many risks, says Portugal’s Minister of the Economy, Pedro Siza Vieira. To ensure that everyone benefits from this brave new future of work, we need to build on the social foundations that have worked for decades and make them fit for today. Countries need the right policies in place, from social protections to cover us when we’re sick, out of work or retired, to investment in education, training and reskilling. And if we don’t

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00:21:03

Anna Tsing on mushrooms & capitalism

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/10/09

Matsutake mushroom, a beloved Japanese delicacy, grow in what Anna Tsing calls “human-disturbed” environments. They do well in places that have been intensely logged or farmed, for instance. Which makes them model organisms for adverse conditions. Matsutake mushrooms can also teach us a thing or two about ecology and market economies. Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing is professor of anthropology at the University of California in Santa Cruz. She is the author of The Mushroom at the end of the world. On the

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00:14:14

Robojobs: Matthew Taylor on the future of work

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/10/02

Work as we know it will never be the same. In fact, it already isn’t the same for some people. According to the OECD, 14% of jobs in OECD countries are highly automatable – another 32% of jobs could be substantially changed in how they’re carried out. Matthew Taylor discusses some ideas on how to extend the social security net to platform workers and how he thinks the general landscape of employment will evolve. Mr Taylor is the chief executive of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts,

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00:16:53

The air we breathe : Rich Fuller of Pure Earth

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2019/09/25

Millions of people around the world suffer—and many die prematurely—because of air pollution. The culprit: fossil fuel burning. It's poisoning the air we breathe and pushing up carbon emissions. Air pollution and climate change are two sides of the same coin: improve the quality of the air we breathe, and that will immediately make us healthier. It will also bring down the carbon and methane emissions that trap the sun’s heat, raising our planet’s temperature. Rich Fuller is the founder and

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00:11:47

Co-operation is key to making our housing affordable...

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/09/19

With real estate markets surging around the world, the affordability of housing is an issue many of us face today, particularly people on low incomes. Ana Bailão, deputy mayor of Toronto, believes that policymakers have a duty to keep housing affordable for all, and outlines the innovative programmes that her city is putting in place, from loans and grants to workforce housing to leasing public land to developers. We must build cities that work, says Deputy Mayor Bailão in this OECD Podcast. To

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00:14:30

Immigrants don’t travel empty-handed, says Peace by...

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/09/11

Immigrants arrive in their new homes after often long and difficult journeys. Some are coming to study or to join specific employers; others have lost their homes, savings or loved ones. But none come empty-handed, says new Canadian and entrepreneur Tareq Hadhad. They bring their skills, experiences and determination – and a desire to give back. To hear more from Tareq Hadhad, watch our interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9w39jpTGYTk Host: Kate Lancaster Producer: Robin Allison Davis Get the

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00:14:32

Building an entrepreneurial culture with John Hope...

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/09/04

Entrepreneurs think big. They launch new ideas, create jobs, promote economic development. They also help foster sustainable growth and social inclusion. But is entrepreneurship open to everyone? And can it really serve as a social elevator? Yes, argues says entrepreneur and philanthropist John Hope Bryant – if there is the right culture in place. In this podcast he lays out his plan to build financial literacy, self-sufficiency and stronger economies. To hear more from John Hope Bryant, watch our

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00:10:30

Margrethe Vestager on looking out for the little guy...

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/06/26

European Commission anti-trust chief Margrethe Vestager has taken on many a superstar firm, bringing sizeable fines against the likes of Google and Apple. Her philosophy? Ordinary people deserve a fair shake. That means the fair prices and consumer leverage market competition is supposed to ensure. Smart regulation is key but tech giants must step up to the plate and take responsibility. Host: Clara Young Producer: Robin Allison Davis Sound engineer: Ivan Porras Sepulveda Get the latest

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00:14:58

First-class humans, not second-class robots – Andreas...

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2019/06/26

In a world where machines can do more and more, what skills and knowledge will today’s children need in order to be prepared for the jobs of tomorrow? The OECD’s Andreas Schleicher says that AI and tech can make our lives and work a lot more rewarding and interesting – if we are prepared. We need to think about how human skills can complement those of machines, rather than try to do what they do. And we need to talk a lot less about education that ends at the school door and a lot more about how to

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00:13:54

We need to demystify digitalisation, says Belen...

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/06/19

Technology can be scary - are our digital assistants spying on us? Will robots steal our jobs? Change is challenging, says Sodexo's Belen Moscoso del Prado, but technology itself isn't to blame. How we use technology is what matters - and it can be positive force for people and companies alike. She explains how Sodexo - like many firms today - is adapting to the digital transformation and what this has meant for the company, its employees and clients. Host: Kate Lancaster Producer: Robin Allison

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00:19:24

Politics must win hearts and minds. William Davies...

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2019/06/12

Rapid-fire information, distrust of experts and elites, and acute inequality are just some of the reasons we’re feeling more than thinking our way through important decisions. Like voting. Sociologist and political economist William Davies is the author of Nervous States, How Feeling Took Over the World. He takes us back to the decoupling of reason and emotion in the 17th century, and why we must fuse them back together in the 21st. For more information on the Forum, go to:

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00:18:24

Democracy needs an upgrade says Jamie Bartlett

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/06/05

Modern life is digital and fast. Democracy is analogue and slow, and cracks are showing in the system. Young people are blasé about voting, many distrust government, and extremism and populism are bubbling up. Jamie Bartlett is the author of The People vs Tech and the former head of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at the think tank, Demos. He says that international cooperation on cybersecurity and private sector ingenuity can help reboot democracy. Host: Clara Young Producer: Robin

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00:08:48

Jacinda Ardern on Christchurch Call and how New...

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/05/29

New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern was in Paris earlier this month for a global summit on online violent extremism. New Zealand’s initiative, Christchurch Call, is a pledge that countries will set guidelines on how the media should report acts of terrorism, and adopt and enforce laws on objectionable material. This follows the country’s ban on semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles weeks after the Christchurch mosque shootings in March 2019. In this short interview, Ms Ardern discusses

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00:18:43

Helena Morrissey on why boardrooms need more women

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/05/22

We need more women to work, to be paid the same as men, and to hold powerful positions. This is not just a matter of fairness but of plain economics. The OECD estimates that halving the gender gap in the work force by 2030 would boost GDP by about 6%. Dame Helena Morrissey is the founder of the UK-based 30% Club. Its goal? To reach a minimum of 3 out of 10 women on boards and in senior management. And this is just the thin edge of the diversity wedge. Ms Morrissey believes the power base should also

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00:16:28

OECD’s Anthony Gooch on facts, fakes, the Forum, and...

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/05/15

Anthony Gooch is head of OECD’s Public Affairs and Communications and director of OECD Forum. Now in its 20th year, the Forum is OECD’s annual thinkfest, bringing together public figures, academics, corporate leaders, and a whole host of people working to shape better policies and better lives. In this conversation, we talk about fragile trust, the hope of civic tech, and the complicated relationship between facts and feelings. For more information on the OECD Forum and to join the

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00:03:06

Introducing OECD Podcasts

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/05/13

How can we all help shape better policies for better lives? In as little as 15 minutes, our OECD Podcasts bring you insightful interviews with OECD and guest experts on such pressing challenges as the coronavirus pandemic and health, inequality, the world economy, the digital transformation, climate change, social change, the environment, international co-operation, and more. NOTE: All podcasts express the opinions of the interviewees and do not necessarily represent the official views of OECD

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00:17:17

An affordable roof over our heads? Anna Minton discusses

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/05/08

Is housing a basic human right? It should be. And yet, investment and speculation in property often get in the way of housing affordability. This is where governments can make a difference. Anna Minton’s message is that if there’s political will, there’s a way. Anna Minton is a writer, journalist and Reader in Architecture at University of East London. She has written two books, Ground Control and Big Capital: Who is London for? Host: Clara Young Producer: Robin Allison Davis Get the latest OECD

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00:23:57

Ruby Wax says there's nothing funny about mental illness

OECD Podcasts ·

2019/05/01

Mental illness comes with a big pricetag. The OECD estimates the total cost of mental disorders in the EU to be more than 4% of GDP--over €600 billion. But no price can be put on the cost of mental illness for the person suffering from it. “It’s okay to not be okay,” is comedian and mental health activist Ruby Wax’s message. To the one in four people in the world who suffer from mental disorders at some time in their life (World Health Organization, 2018), these are words from someone who

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