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Radio Davos

World Economic Forum

How do we solve the world"s biggest challenges? From climate change to inequality; the rise of big tech and rapid changes in how we live and work. Radio Davos talks to the people who have the ideas, the passion and the power to make change happen in a way that benefits all of us.

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42:21

How sport can change lives: the real life story of...

Radio Davos ·

2025/07/09

"The Beautiful Game" is a feelgood movie about a football tournament between teams of homeless people from around the world, with the upbeat message that sport can change, even save, lives. We speak to the man who created the real-life Homeless World Cup, an annual event aimed at lifting people out of homelessness. Guest: Mel Young, President of the Homeless World Cup Related podcats: The 90-year-old using sports to change the lives of refugees Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:

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40:09

Halfway through 2025, reasons to be optimistic in a...

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2025/07/03

As we enter the second half of a turbulent 2025, we hear key lessons from the Summer Davos, AMNC25, and leaders from the World Economic Forum set out their priorities for the rest of the year where global collaboration is needed more than ever. Speakers: World Economic Forum: Sheba Crocker, head of Global Communications Group Saadia Zahidi, head of Centre for New Economy and Society Sebastian Buckup, head of Centre for Nature and Climate Mirek Dusek, responsible for the World Economic Forum summits

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01:09:22

Top Ten Emerging Technologies of 2025 - The tech...

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2025/06/20

For the 13th consecutive year, the World Economic Forum has released its report on the top ten technologies set to change the world for the better. These technologies will speed our efforts to tackle everything from the energy transition to neurodegenerative diseases and more. Based on expert nominations and rigorous examination, the solutions drive home to leaders the increasing ways that technologies are converging and building on each other and showcase the importance of technology foresight as a

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50:14

What to expect from the 'Summer Davos' AMNC; and what...

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2025/06/19

The Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025 - AMNC25 - will bring together leaders from government, business and academia, along with innovators and representatives from international organizations, media and civil society. In this special episode produced in collaboration with Caixin Global, World Economic Forum Managing Director Mirek Dusek sets the scene for the 'Summer Davos' in Tianjin, China. And Jen Zhu Scott, founding partner of IN. Capital, gives an insider's view of China and its place in

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56:05

Getting sustainable, secure and equitable power to...

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2025/06/18

The Energy Transition Index is the World Economic Forum's annual report on global efforts to get sustainable, secure and equitable energy to all. We hear from the Forum's Espen Mehlum, head of energy transition intelligence, and speak to two experts on energy in Africa and Latin America. Guests: Clarissa Lins, Founding Partner at Catavento, Brazil Andrew Herscowitz, CEO of the Mission 300 (M300) Accelerator Links: Energy Transition Index 2025:

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45:58

Ocean: David Attenborough's new film will transform...

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2025/06/12

“Once you’ve truly seen the sea, you’ll never look at Earth the same way again.” David Attenborough has spent nearly a century on Earth, bringing the mysteries of nature to viewers around the world. In his latest film, Ocean, he shows how humans still have so much to learn about life below the waves and its vital contribution to life on land. One of the film’s directors, the naturalist Colin Butfield, tells Radio Davos about some of the revelations in the movie and the accompanying book that he

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25:35

How Africa is harnessing tech to deliver healthcare

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2025/06/05

Cuts to aid budgets are having a huge impact on the delivery of healthcare in Africa, the Forum's Lora du Moulin tells Radio Davos. And the head of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Jean Kaseya, says why tech and regional collaboration give him hope for the future of the continent and the health of its people. Links: World Economic Forum Centre for Health and Healthcare: https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-health-and-healthcare/home Africa Centres for Disease Control and

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41:58

“Trillions of dollars added to the economy” -...

Radio Davos ·

2025/05/29

The World Economic Forum's latest Chief Economists Outlook highlights the risks posed by global trade tensions; and examines the potential impact AI will have on economic growth. Google's chief economist, Fabien Curto Millet, gives his take on the Outlook and the impact of GenAI, which he calls "the most exciting thing technologically I've seen in my lifetime". Links: Chief Economists Outlook May 2025: https://wef.ch/chiefeconmay25 Related podcasts: The global economy 'at a crossroads' ahead of

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30:32

Humans rely on the ocean. Here's how both can thrive

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2025/05/22

Humans rely on the ocean, not just for food, but for industries such as shipping, telecommunications, and renewable energy - as well as its vital role in absorbing carbon and regulating the climate. Is there a way to make our interactions with the ocean beneficial to the ecosystems? Alfredo Giron, head of Friends of Ocean Action, believes 'Marine Prosperity Areas' could do just that. Links: Friends of Ocean Action: https://www.weforum.org/friends-of-ocean-action/ Ocean Action Agenda:

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01:02:38

Stock markets and supermarkets: how business is...

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2025/05/06

In the second of our series looking at how AI is being deployed across industry sectors, we look at financial services and consumer goods, with the head of London Stock Exchange Group and the chief strategy and transformation officer at PepsiCo. Guests: David Schwimmer, CEO, LSEG Athina Kanioura, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, PepsiCo Drew Propson, Head, Technology and Innovation in Financial Service, World Economic Forum Zara Ingilizian, Head, Consumer Industries, World Economic Forum

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58:41

"Pause reality" - portrait maker Platon on...

Radio Davos ·

2025/05/01

Platon has photographed the most famous and powerful people of recent times, but his latest book is portraits of human rights activists, the poor and oppressed. In this interview, first published on Meet the Leader, he talks about the enduring power of photography in the age of AI, and why the most powerful people are often the most scared. This interview was first published on Meet the Leader. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIUGFUza2ec&t=536s Read more: "Learn first, judge later"

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31:29

Workplace wellbeing and WFH: what’s best for business...

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2025/04/17

Are you happy at work? And if so, do you think that helps you do the job better? Jan-Emmanuel de Neve, Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School thinks so - and says he has the real-world evidence - from companies and millions of employees to prove it. He also says there is evidence that companies with a happy workforce will perform better for shareholders. And he answers the question - does that mean working from home is best, or should we all

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43:39

Can aviation ever be sustainable? Here are some paths...

Radio Davos ·

2025/04/10

Aviation is growing, but its environmental impact does not have to - if the technology and policies are available to de-carbonise the sector. We hear from a company making sustainable aviation fuel with waste CO2; the head of one of the world's busiest airports, and from the body representing airports around the world. Hosts: Robin Pomeroy, Podcasts Editor, World Economic Forum; Laia Barbarà, Head, Climate Strategy - Net Zero, World Economic Forum Guests: Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports Ayesha

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38:43

Beyond the hype, how industries are deploying AI at...

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2025/04/03

There was the hype, then the testing, now companies are deploying artificial intelligence at the heart of their operations. We ask one of the world's most prominent AI scientists for his advice for companies, and hear how Siemens is creating the 'brains' to run the factories of the future. Guests: Andrew Ng, managing general partner of AI FUNDS and founder of DeepLearning.AI Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital Industries, Siemens Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse, World Economic Forum Kiva Allgood,

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29:51

Happy Birthday Radio Davos! What we learned from 5...

Radio Davos ·

2025/03/27

Radio Davos is 5 years old - and a lot has happened in that time - the end of COVID, the dawn of gen-AI, geopolitical upheaval. We look back on highlights from the Forum's weekly podcast that looks for solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. This episode includes clips from the very first episode, and interviews with actor Matt Damon on getting water to the poorest; musician Nile Rodgers on generative AI; and an astronaut speaking to us from space. Episodes featured: World Water Day

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'I want my daughter to have the same opportunities as...

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2025/03/20

David Beckham shot to fame in the 1990s playing football for Manchester United and England and boosted the game’s profile in the USA playing for LA Galaxy. Off the pitch he was at the centre of Cool Britiannia-era glamour, marrying Posh Spice pop star-turned-fashion designer Victoria. He’s a global brand, and he has used that fame and influence, among other things, as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations children’s fund, UNICEF, where his 7 Fund - named after the number he wore on the pitch

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24:17

Anxious Generation: how to tackle a mental health...

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2025/03/12

In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt says there is clear evidence that giving children smart phones with addictive social media has caused a mental health pandemic. The NYU-Stern social psychologist, who also wrote The Happiness Hypothesis, spoke to us at the Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos. Watch the video version of this podcast at www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Find out what the World Economic Forum is doing on mental health: https://initiatives.weforum.org/healthy-workforces/mental-health Check

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29:32

Three experts on how to understand the USA

Radio Davos ·

2025/02/20

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

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25:45

We'll stop climate change, but 'how soon' is the...

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2025/02/13

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: https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-risks-report-2025/ Climate TRACE: www.climatetrace.org/explore

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29:59

Tariffs, globalization, and democracy, with Harvard...

Radio Davos ·

2025/02/06

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 wef.ch/wef25 and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Links: World Economic Forum Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics:

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