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Oxford Policy Pod

Students at the Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford University

A bi-weekly policy podcast based out of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Policy Pod explores pressing policy issues around the globe and is produced by students reading for a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. The podcast explores contemporary policy challenges that policymakers face all over the world, and taps into the rich diversity of policy experience and insights of the student body and faculty. The podcast is supported

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36:30

The challenges of freedom of expression in times of...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2025/03/05

Martin Baron led two of the world's most important newsrooms, those of The Boston Globe and The Washington Post. He was at the former when the newspaper exposed the network of cover-ups of pedophile Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Boston. At the latter, he was present during the Edward Snowden leaks about the National Security Agency (NSA)'s spying activities and during Trump’s first presidency, marked by the Republican’s confrontational stance toward the media. Now, enjoying the retirement

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36:01

Possible Utopia - Gendered View of Politics

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2025/02/27

Releasing Possible Utopia – the podcast where we explore the intersection of politics, gender, and leadership to imagine a better world. From navigating challenges of safety and well-being in public life to uncovering the motivations that drive them, we’ll delve into the stories behind the individuals shaping our societies. Together, we’ll tackle the tough questions, confront systemic issues, and reimagine what a more inclusive and just political landscape could look likeThis isn’t just a

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47:15

Something's Brewing with Juan Pablo

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2025/02/19

"Something's Brewing" is a relaxed podcast series hosted by MPP student Wynsey. Each episode features a guest from the Blavatnik School of Government, sharing candid stories about their journey, experiences, and life beyond policy—all over a favorite drink from their home. In this episode, we hear about the life of Juan Pablo, a fellow MPP candidate from Colombia, as he reflects on his upbringing, his transition from law to investigative journalism, and his evolving perspective on success. Through

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53:07

From Science to Government: Leading Climate Action...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2025/02/12

🌍🎙️ How does a world-renowned climate scientist become a leading environmental policymaker? In this episode of the Oxford Policy Podcast, we sit down with Chile's Minister of the Environment, Maisa Rojas, to explore her journey from Oxford's labs to global climate negotiations.👩‍🔬From Lead Author of IPCC's Assessment Reports researching paleoclimate to shaping Chile's climate policies and securing the historic Loss & Damage Fund at COP27, Minister Rojas shares her insights on the

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40:14

What are the threats to Democracy? Global Report on...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2025/02/05

What are the threats to Democracy?In this episode, Helen Orjuela and Marie Vanolli are joined by Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, to discuss the global state of democracy.Together, they explore critical issues, including the erosion of freedoms like press and expression, the rise of the far right and its implications for representation, and the challenges facing democratic institutions. Amidst these concerns, the

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53:56

Something's Brewing with Binka

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2025/01/28

"Something's Brewing" is a relaxed podcast series hosted by MPP student Wynsey. Each episode features a guest from the Blavatnik School of Government, sharing candid stories about their journey, experiences, and life beyond policy—all over a favorite drink from their home. In this episode, we hear about the life of Binka, a fellow MPP candidate from Slovakia - her childhood, career ups and downs and the formative experiences that have brought her into the world of policy evaluation. Binka shares her

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47:28

The Human Side of Policy-Making with Marcos Peña and...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2025/01/21

What does it mean to lead in the field of public policy? How do leaders navigate uncertainty and social pressures when making key decisionsIn this inaugural episode, we sit down with two special guests—Marcos Peña, Former Chief of Staff of Argentina (2015-2019), and Francisco Sánchez Moreno, a leadership expert with extensive experience in the public sector. Together, they offer unique insights into leadership in contemporary politics after their time in government.This episode takes an

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30:38

The Mexican Judicial Overhaul: resisting democratic...

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2024/10/30

Mexico is undergoing a constitutional and institutional crisis that is eroding its already fragile democracy. This is due to a recently approved constitutional reform that jeopardises checks and balances, the division of powers, the rule of law, judicial independence and democracy itself. (For more context of this reform, please read this article by Mariana De Lucio on the Blavatnik School of Government blog.) These constitutional reforms have resulted in mass resignations among federal judges and

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01:04:20

John Roome on Global Development, Leadership, Climate...

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2024/10/08

In this episode of the Oxford Policy Podcast, MPP student and Australian Rhodes Scholar Tahlia Smith sits down with John Roome, who recently retired after a distinguished 35-year career at the World Bank. A fellow Oxford alum, John reflects on how his time at Oxford and the Rhodes Scholarship shaped his path to international public service and leadership within the World Bank, one of the world’s most influential development organisations.Tahlia and John discuss the evolving role of the World Bank in

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01:11:57

Navigating Djibouti’s Future: Youth Empowerment,...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2024/09/30

In this episode of the Oxford Policy Podcast, host Nick Fabbri sits down with Haibado Abdoulkader Yacin, a Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholar and Master of Public Policy student at Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. Haibado, a dedicated public servant from Djibouti, shares her incredible personal story and journey from Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa, to studying and working across three continents.Haibado’s experiences span her role advising the Minister of Finance in Djibouti on youth

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50:02

Gargi Sharma Goel on Economic Policy, India, and her...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2024/08/19

In this episode, Nick Fabbri speaks with Gargi Sharma Goel about her life and career in New Delhi, India, her work in the Ministry of Finance and Indian Revenue Service, key economic and tax policy interests, her journey to the Master of Public Policy at Oxford, balancing parenthood with studies, and the happiest memories from her time in the UK.***Gargi Sharma Goel is career civil servant, part of the Indian Revenue Service, and works in the Ministry of Finance of the government of India. Gargi

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46:36

Christian Meyer on Economics, Behavioural Science,...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2024/08/18

In this episode, Oluwatamilore Oni speaks with Dr Christian Johannes Meyer, the Director of the Future of Development programme at the Oxford Martin School. Christian’s career spans research and programming focused on livelihoods and labour market interventions for vulnerable groups at the University of Oxford, the World Bank and the Center for Global Development. From this rich background, he shares insights on the interactions between micro and macro economics and the confluence of international

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53:36

Tony Abbott on Service, Politics, Democracy, and...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2024/08/08

In this episode, Nick Fabbri speaks with The Hon. Tony Abbott AC, Former Prime Minister of Australia. They discuss:The influence of the Jesuits, Oxford, and Father Paul Mankowski on Mr. Abbott's life and leadership qualitiesThe art of effective opposition and developing alternative policies for the nationAchievements and regrets of the Abbott Government in officeThe role of government in fostering trust and cohesion in communities National service and giving back to the countryNational identity,

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39:32

Adenike Adeyemi on the interplay between...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2024/08/06

In this episode, Oluwatamilore Oni speaks with Adenike Adeyemi, CEO of FATE Foundation – Nigeria’s foremost business incubator and accelerator program set up to enable aspiring and emerging Nigerian entrepreneurs to start, grow and scale their businesses.Adenike shares highlights from her more than two decades of experience in the social impact space, with a specific focus on entrepreneurs and the role they play in catalysing growth in developing economies. We discuss the interplay between national

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40:15

Jupneet Singh on Public Service, Healthcare,...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2024/07/12

In this episode, Maeve Collins-Tobin speaks with Jupneet Singh, an MPP student, Rhodes Scholar, and 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force. They discuss:Jupeet’s personal story before coming to Oxford, including her time at MIT and volunteering at high schoolJupneet’s Sikh heritage and cultureJoining the US Air Force and Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) while at universityQuestions of identity within the US military, and the experience of walking in different worldsJupneet's personal and

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42:21

Anushka Jadhav and Rafaela Vianos on the 2024...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2024/07/12

In this episode, Nick Fabbri speaks with fellow MPP students Anushka Jadhav and Rafaela Vianos about the 2024 Education World Forum, their personal education journeys in India and Brazil respectively, Education Policy in Oxford, and some of the major education policy issues and developments globally. Anushka and Rafaela also reflect on their time at Oxford and in the 2023-24 MPP cohort, and offer advice and inspiration to future students.***Anushka Jadhav is an educational professional with over

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01:01:52

Navigating the Unthinkable: Manal Fouani on UNDP's...

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2024/07/08

In this episode of the Oxford Policy Podcast, Mykhailo Kiktenko speaks with Manal Fouani, the UNDP Chief of Country Support and Oversight for the Regional Bureau of Arab States. In 2022, Manal served as the UNDP Resident Representative ad interim in Ukraine, where she led the organization's response during the full-scale Russian invasion.We discuss her leadership in navigating this crisis, transitioning from sustainable development to emergency relief and resilience building. Manal shares the

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45:37

A Life in International Law: a Conversation with Dapo...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2024/06/19

In this episode, Erik Kucherenko speaks with Professor Dapo Akande, Oxford Chichele Professor of Public International Law, Co-Director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict,a Member of the UN International Law Commission. We discuss how the International Law Commission functions behind the scenes, how Professor Akande prepares for pleadings in the International Court of Justice, and how one of the biggest international law blogs (the European Journal of International Law) works

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27:45

Anindita Sita Dewi shares her MPP journey and...

Oxford Policy Pod ·

2024/06/19

Anindita (Dita) is a member of the 2023/24 MPP Cohort . In this episode, host Oluwatamilore Oni and Dita discuss:Dita's experience at the Central Bank of Indonesia and how her experiences during the MPP have influenced her new perspectives on life, work and policyHow to prioritise activities and times in the swirl of OxfordDita's top tips for incoming students to maximise their time at the Blavatnik School and University of Oxford more broadlyDita really wanted to focus on sharing insights and tips

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26:09

Policy Matters: Getting results for Edo State with...

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2024/06/07

His Excellency Governor Godwin Obaseki of Nigeria’s Edo State joins MPP student Mobayo Oguntunde to discuss the policy and politics behind some of his signature achievements, creating an environment for results and how Nigeria might address some emerging policy challenges.

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