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Europod & Sphera • NewsIsrael denies starvation in Gaza as the EU proposes symbolic sanctionsToday’s episode is brought to you in partnership with The Observer and Tortoise, who just released a brand new investigative podcast series, called “The Lab Detective”. “The Lab Detective" deals with the story of Kathleen Folbigg, who experienced unimaginable loss. All four of her infant children died suddenly, over a 10-year period. Their deaths were unexplained. Until a police detective turned up at her door, and arrested Kathleen on suspicion of murder.Kathleen was labelled ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’, convicted, and was destined to spend most of the rest of her life in jail.U...2025-07-2906 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsThe EU-US tariff deal: A costly compromise or strategic win?Today’s episode is brought to you in partnership with The Observer and Tortoise, who just released a brand new investigative podcast series, called “The Lab Detective”. “The Lab Detective" deals with the story of Kathleen Folbigg, who experienced unimaginable loss. All four of her infant children died suddenly, over a 10-year period. Their deaths were unexplained. Until a police detective turned up at her door, and arrested Kathleen on suspicion of murder.Kathleen was labelled ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’, convicted, and was destined to spend most of the rest of her life in jail.U...2025-07-2806 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsThe Right Kind of Family : The abortion playbook 3/6In episode 3 of The Right Kind of Family, we travel to Italy, a country which has become a model for how it has been limiting access to abortion for women in subtle ways. In fact, the country ruled by Giorgia Meloni's Brother of Italy, represents a playbook for how it is possible to curtail abortions in a context where the Law formally provides free access to it. Starting from Naples, through Rome and reaching the north-western city of Turin, the reporters uncover how the anti-abortion playbook unfolds and impacts women's lives. The English version is w...2025-07-2747 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsFrance’s recognition of Palestine and Europe’s tough talk come a little too lateToday’s episode is brought to you in partnership with The Observer and Tortoise, who just released a brand new investigative podcast series, called “The Lab Detective”. “The Lab Detective" deals with the story of Kathleen Folbigg, who experienced unimaginable loss. All four of her infant children died suddenly, over a 10-year period. Their deaths were unexplained. Until a police detective turned up at her door, and arrested Kathleen on suspicion of murder.Kathleen was labelled ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’, convicted, and was destined to spend most of the rest of her life in jail.U...2025-07-2506 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsUN court says climate inaction could violate international lawToday’s episode is brought to you in partnership with The Observer and Tortoise, who just released a brand new investigative podcast series, called “The Lab Detective”. “The Lab Detective" deals with the story of Kathleen Folbigg, who experienced unimaginable loss. All four of her infant children died suddenly, over a 10-year period. Their deaths were unexplained. Until a police detective turned up at her door, and arrested Kathleen on suspicion of murder.Kathleen was labelled ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’, convicted, and was destined to spend most of the rest of her life in jail.U...2025-07-2406 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsProtests and EU concern over Zelenskyy’s anti-corruption crackdownToday’s episode is brought to you in partnership with The Observer and Tortoise, who just released a brand new investigative podcast series, called “The Lab Detective”. “The Lab Detective" deals with the story of Kathleen Folbigg, who experienced unimaginable loss. All four of her infant children died suddenly, over a 10-year period. Their deaths were unexplained. Until a police detective turned up at her door, and arrested Kathleen on suspicion of murder.Kathleen was labelled ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’, convicted, and was destined to spend most of the rest of her life in jail.U...2025-07-2306 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsAzerbaijan and Russia are on a collision course, but why now?Today’s episode is brought to you in partnership with The Observer and Tortoise, who just released a brand new investigative podcast series, called “The Lab Detective”. “The Lab Detective" deals with the story of Kathleen Folbigg, who experienced unimaginable loss. All four of her infant children died suddenly, over a 10-year period. Their deaths were unexplained. Until a police detective turned up at her door, and arrested Kathleen on suspicion of murder.Kathleen was labelled ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’, convicted, and was destined to spend most of the rest of her life in jail.U...2025-07-2206 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsAnti-immigration protests in Poland and (a theory of) why this is happeningToday’s episode is brought to you in partnership with The Observer and Tortoise, who just released a brand new investigative podcast series, called “The Lab Detective”. “The Lab Detective" deals with the story of Kathleen Folbigg, who experienced unimaginable loss. All four of her infant children died suddenly, over a 10-year period. Their deaths were unexplained. Until a police detective turned up at her door, and arrested Kathleen on suspicion of murder.Kathleen was labelled ‘Australia's worst female serial killer’, convicted, and was destined to spend most of the rest of her life in jail...2025-07-2106 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsThe Right Kind of Family : A family-friendly country 2/6In episode 2 of The Right Kind of Family, our reporters travel to Hungary, a country ruled by Viktor Orban's Fidezs party since 2010. This relatively small central European country has surged to the role of ideological cornerstone for the Political Network for Values and its members. In particular, our reporters focus on one specific dimension of the policies enacted by the Orban over the past decade: family policies as a tool to stop population decline.The Hungarian government proudly defines its country as a family-friendly land. But what exactly are the famed policies of the H...2025-07-2049 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsThe Right Kind of Family : A very bright future 1/6In episode 1 of The Right Kind of Family, reporters Claudia Torrisi, Elsa Cabria, Francesca Berardi and Lili Rutai are in Madrid, in the Spanish Senate. They follow the works of the "VI Transatlantic Summit for Freedom and the Culture of Life", a closed session “in defence of life and the natural family.” The meeting serves also as the sixth international gathering of the Political Network for Values, a network established in 2014 in a room at the UN headquarters, in New York. The reporters follow the debates and key note speeches of the participants, uncovering the international reach...2025-07-1335 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsThe Right Kind of Family : [Trailer]"The Right Kind of Family" is a podcast co-produced by El País Audio, Chora Media, Europod, and 444.It was created within the framework of the WePod project, co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission.The English version is written and narrated by Lili RutaiResearch and fieldwork: Francesca Berardi, Claudia Torrisi, Lili Rutai, Elsa Cabria and Manuel TomilloScript in original language: Francesca Berardi, Claudia Torrisi, Lili Rutai, Elsa Cabria.Editing of scripts: Alexander Damiano Ricci, Ana Ribera and Sabrina TinelliOriginal sound identity: D...2025-07-1303 min
Europod • FrançaisLa famille bien comme il faut: Une vague de résistance 6/6Dans l’épisode 6 de La famille bien comme il faut, nous voyageons à Varsovie, où un groupe d’activistes a ouvert la première clinique offrant un accès gratuit à l’avortement médical, juste en face du parlement polonais. Nous allons découvrir le travail de Women Help Women, un groupe qui soutient les femmes qui veulent avorter dans des pays où il est illégal ou très difficile de le faire.De Varsovie à Budapest, nous assisterons à la Pride dans la capitale hongroise, qui a été interdite par Orban mais à laquelle ont assisté des dizaines de milliers de personnes d...2025-07-0844 min
Europod • EnglishThe Right Kind of Family : A Wave of resistance 6/6In episode 6 of The Right Kind of Family, we travel to Warsaw, where a group of activists has opened the first clinic offering free access to medical abortion, right in front of the Polish parliament. We will learn about the work of Women Help Women, a group that supports women who want to have an abortion in countries where it is illegal or very difficult to do so.From Warsaw to Budapest, we will attend Pride in the Hungarian capital, which has been outlawed by Orban but attended by tens of thousands of people from all over...2025-07-0844 min
Europod • EnglishThe Right Kind of Family : The Great Replacement conspiracy 5/6In episode 5 of The Right Kind of Family, we tackle the Great Replacement theory, a conspiracy theory that is very present in the politics of far-right parties and has now infiltrated mainstream political debate. It is yet another piece in the puzzle of discriminatory policies in the name of defending "the natural order".Our reporters will travel to Bag, about 35 km from Budapest, to see how these policies that exclude certain categories, such as migrants and Roma communities, work in practice. And, still in Hungary, we go to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Budapest i...2025-07-0136 min
Europod • FrançaisLa famille bien comme il faut: Théories du complot : mode d’emploi 5/6Dans l’épisode 5 de La famille bien comme il faut, nous abordons la théorie du grand remplacement, une théorie du complot qui est très présente dans la politique des partis d’extrême droite et qui a maintenant infiltré le débat politique dominant. C’est encore une autre pièce du puzzle des politiques discriminatoires au nom de la défense de « l’ordre naturel ».Nos reporters se rendront à Bag, à environ 35 km de Budapest, pour voir comment ces politiques qui excluent certaines catégories, telles que les migrants et les communautés roms, fonctionnent dans...2025-07-0135 min
Europod • EnglishThe Right Kind of Family : Destroying gender 4/6In episode 4 of The Right Kind of Family, our reporters travel back to Spain, a country which has become a model in the development of progressive transgender rights at the national and regional level. In 2023, the Spanish Congress passed the so-called Trans Law, which focuses primarily on allowing individuals to change their name and gender on ID cards without requiring medical reports. However, Spain is also a country which saw the birth of the VOX, a party whose political platform hinges about the concept of "gender idoleology". Crucially, VOX is also one of the initiators of th...2025-06-2437 min
Europod • FrançaisLa famille bien comme il faut: Déconstruire le genre 4/6Dans l’épisode 4 de "La famille bien comme il faut", nos reporters retournent en Espagne, un pays devenu un modèle en matière de développement des droits des personnes transgenres, tant au niveau national que régional.En 2023, le Congrès espagnol a adopté la « loi trans », qui permet aux individus de changer leur nom et leur sexe sur leurs documents d’identité sans avoir à présenter de certificat médical.Mais l’Espagne, c’est aussi le pays où est né VOX, un parti dont le programme politique repose en grande partie sur la dénonciation de ce q...2025-06-2434 min
Europod • FrançaisLa famille bien comme il faut: Le manuel anti-avortement 3/6Dans l’épisode 3 de "La famille bien comme il faut", on se rend en Italie, un pays devenu un modèle pour la manière subtile dont il limite l’accès à l’avortement pour les femmes. Dirigée par le parti Fratelli d’Italia de Giorgia Meloni, l’Italie illustre comment il est possible de restreindre l’avortement dans un contexte où la loi en garantit pourtant l’accès gratuit. De Naples à Rome, en passant par Turin, dans le nord-ouest du pays, nos journalistes démontrent comment ce modèle anti-avortement se met en place et affecte concrètement la vie des f...2025-06-1743 min
Europod • EnglishThe Right Kind of Family : The abortion playbook 3/6In episode 3 of The Right Kind of Family, we travel to Italy, a country which has become a model for how it has been limiting access to abortion for women in subtle ways. In fact, the country ruled by Giorgia Meloni's Brother of Italy, represents a playbook for how it is possible to curtail abortions in a context where the Law formally provides free access to it. Starting from Naples, through Rome and reaching the north-western city of Turin, the reporters uncover how the anti-abortion playbook unfolds and impacts women's lives. The English version is w...2025-06-1747 min
Europod • FrançaisLa famille bien comme il faut: un pays familial 2/6Dans l’épisode 2 de "La famille bien comme il faut", nos reporters se rendent en Hongrie, un pays dirigé par le parti Fidesz de Viktor Orbán depuis 2010. Ce petit pays d’Europe centrale est devenu le pilier idéologique du Political Network for Values et de ses membres.Les journalistes s'intéressent plus particulièrement à un aspect central des politiques menées par le gouvernement Orbán au cours de la dernière décennie : l'utilisation des politiques familiales comme outil de lutte contre le déclin démographique. Le gouvernement hongrois se targue de faire de son pays...2025-06-1048 min
Europod • EnglishThe Right Kind of Family : A family-friendly country 2/6In episode 2 of The Right Kind of Family, our reporters travel to Hungary, a country ruled by Viktor Orban's Fidezs party since 2010. This relatively small central European country has surged to the role of ideological cornerstone for the Political Network for Values and its members. In particular, our reporters focus on one specific dimension of the policies enacted by the Orban over the past decade: family policies as a tool to stop population decline.The Hungarian government proudly defines its country as a family-friendly land. But what exactly are the famed policies of the H...2025-06-1048 min
Europod • EnglishThe Right Kind of Family : A very bright future 1/6In episode 1 of The Right Kind of Family, reporters Claudia Torrisi, Elsa Cabria, Francesca Berardi and Lili Rutai are in Madrid, in the Spanish Senate. They follow the works of the "VI Transatlantic Summit for Freedom and the Culture of Life", a closed session “in defence of life and the natural family.” The meeting serves also as the sixth international gathering of the Political Network for Values, a network established in 2014 in a room at the UN headquarters, in New York. The reporters follow the debates and key note speeches of the participants, uncovering the international reach...2025-06-0335 min
Europod • FrançaisLa famille bien comme il faut: Un Avenir Très Prometteur 1/6Dans l’épisode 1 de "La famille bien comme il faut", les journalistes Claudia Torrisi, Elsa Cabria, Francesca Berardi et Lili Rutai se rendent à Madrid, au Sénat espagnol. Elles y assistent aux travaux du « VIᵉ Sommet transatlantique pour la liberté et la culture de la vie », une session à huis clos consacrée à « la défense de la vie et de la famille naturelle ». Cette rencontre constitue également la sixième réunion internationale du Political Network for Values, un réseau fondé en 2014 dans une salle du siège de l’ONU, à New York.Les journalistes suivent les débats et les...2025-06-0336 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsA Grain of Power: Who controls the grain? 6/6In the last episode of A Grain of Power, we cast a light on the functioning of the market of grain and wheat at the global level. Until now, this series has focused on the responsibilities of nations and supranational institutions, but in this sixth episode, we focus on the power of private companies and, also, financial markets. 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 – see...2025-06-0122 min
Europod • EnglishThe Right Kind of Family : [Trailer]"The Right Kind of Family" is a podcast co-produced by El País Audio, Chora Media, Europod, and 444.It was created within the framework of the WePod project, co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission.The English version is written and narrated by Lili RutaiResearch and fieldwork: Francesca Berardi, Claudia Torrisi, Lili Rutai, Elsa Cabria and Manuel TomilloScript in original language: Francesca Berardi, Claudia Torrisi, Lili Rutai, Elsa Cabria.Editing of scripts: Alexander Damiano Ricci, Ana Ribera and Sabrina TinelliOriginal sound identity: Daniel G...2025-05-2702 min
Europod • FrançaisLa famille bien comme il faut : [Trailer]"La famille bien comme il faut" est un podcast coproduit par El País Audio, Chora Media, Europod et 444.Ce podcast a été réalisé dans le cadre du projet WePod, cofinancé par le programme Europe Créative de la Commission européenne.Narration française: Constance Hautier.Recherches et travail sur le terrain: Francesca Berardi, Claudia Torrisi, Lili Rutai, Elsa Cabria et Manuel TomilloScript en langue original: Francesca Berardi, Claudia Torrisi, Lili Rutai.Edition script originaux: Alexander Damiano Ricci, Ana Ribera et Sabrina TinelliAdaptatio...2025-05-2702 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsA Grain of Power : The governance - Bruxelles 5/6After analysing the impact of the lack of grain and wheat on the global South, in the 5th episode of A Grain of Power, we look at the impact an abundance of the same can have on economies. In 2024, farmers’ movements across Europe took the streets of their capitals and Brussels. To some, it looked like the Kremlin had been able to spur these protests through its geopolitics of grain. What was that really the case? And, more globally, what role does the EU play in wheat trade? Through 6 episodes, A Grain of Power is a doc...2025-05-2525 min
Europod • EnglishA Grain of Power: Who controls the grain? 6/6In the last episode of A Grain of Power, we cast a light on the functioning of the market of grain and wheat at the global level. Until now, this series has focused on the responsibilities of nations and supranational institutions, but in this sixth episode, we focus on the power of private companies and, also, financial markets. 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 – see...2025-05-2222 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsA Grain of Power : The void - Cairo, Egypt 4/6With the fourth episode of A Grain of Power, the reportage trip which started in Ukraine and passed along the Western coast of the Black Sea reaches its final destination. In the Egyptian town of Mansoura and the capital city Cairo, bread maker Zainab and restaurant owner Kamal share their views on the importance of bread in their society. The episode analyses the impact of the shortage of wheat due to the war in Ukraine on the Egyptian economy. But by moving back to Europe, the episode also tackles the effect that an abundance of imported grain can have...2025-05-1825 min
Europod • EnglishA Grain of Power : The governance - Bruxelles 5/6After analysing the impact of the lack of grain and wheat on the global South, in the 5th episode of A Grain of Power, we look at the impact an abundance of the same can have on economies. In 2024, farmers’ movements across Europe took the streets of their capitals and Brussels. To some, it looked like the Kremlin had been able to spur these protests through its geopolitics of grain. What was that really the case? And, more globally, what role does the EU play in wheat trade? Through 6 episodes, A Grain of Power is a doc...2025-05-1525 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsA Grain of Power : The ports - The Black Sea 3/6In the third episode of A Grain of Power, the team of reporters behind this documentary travels from Odessa, in Ukraine, towards Istanbul, in Turkey, passing through Constanza, in Romania. The trip sheds light on the impact of the war on Ukraine on the transport infrastructure of grain from Europe to the global South. 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 becom...2025-05-1130 min
Europod • EnglishA Grain of Power : The void - Cairo, Egypt 4/6With the fourth episode of A Grain of Power, the reportage trip which started in Ukraine and passed along the Western coast of the Black Sea reaches its final destination. In the Egyptian town of Mansoura and the capital city Cairo, bread maker Zainab and restaurant owner Kamal share their views on the importance of bread in their society. The episode analyses the impact of the shortage of wheat due to the war in Ukraine on the Egyptian economy. But by moving back to Europe, the episode also tackles the effect that an abundance of imported grain can have...2025-05-0825 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsA Grain of Power : The fields - Mykolaiv, Ukraine 2/6The second episode of A Grain of Power brings you to Ukraine. More specifically, we get to know the story of farmers in the Southwestern region of Mykolaiv, where families have suffered the destruction of their fields of wheat through bombs and mines. We also discuss the history of the weaponisation of grain through the voice of historian and professor Steven Kaplan.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...2025-05-0426 min
Europod • EnglishA Grain of Power : The ports - The Black Sea 3/6In the third episode of A Grain of Power, the team of reporters behind this documentary travels from Odessa, in Ukraine, towards Istanbul, in Turkey, passing through Constanza, in Romania. The trip sheds light on the impact of the war on Ukraine on the transport infrastructure of grain from Europe to the global South. 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 becom...2025-05-0130 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsA Grain of Power: The bakery - Trevignano, Italy 1/6The 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 t...2025-04-2723 min
Europod • EnglishA Grain of Power : The fields - Mykolaiv, Ukraine 2/6The second episode of A Grain of Power brings you to Ukraine. More specifically, we get to know the story of farmers in the Southwestern region of Mykolaiv, where families have suffered the destruction of their fields of wheat through bombs and mines. We also discuss the history of the weaponisation of grain through the voice of historian and professor Steven Kaplan.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...2025-04-2426 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsSea of Rage: A European Story 6/6In the last episode of Sea of Rage, we travel back to Barbate and investigate what happened on the night of the 9th of February 2024, when two local police officers were killed by narco-gangs. We also meet Spanish prosecutors and researchers, trying to understand what the future might hold for Barbate.Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few d...2025-04-2325 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsSea of Rage: Red Threads 5/6In this episode, we continue our reporting from the area of Gioia Tauro. We meet journalist Michele Albanese who lives under police protection these days. And discover the reach and connections of the Italian Ndrangheta mafia across Europe. From the reporting the differences and red threads connecting Barbate and Gioia Tauro become manifest.Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, B...2025-04-2226 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsSea of Rage: The Port of Gioia Tauro 4/6In this episode, we travel to the Italian coast and port-town of Gioia Tauro, in the Southern region of Calabria. We discover the history of the construction of the port of Gioia Tauro and the role of the Italian mafia, Ndrangheta, in the narco-trafficking of cocaine into Europe. Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, Barbate and Gioia Tauro have be...2025-04-2132 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsSea of Rage: The Rage 3/6After visiting the neighbourhood of El Pinar and the port of Barbate, in this episode we try to understand deeper reasons for why this south-western Spanish port town struggles in changing its status of entry door for hashish into Europe. We discuss the impact of geography, education and, eventually, local politics on Barbate. Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, Ba...2025-04-2019 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsSea of Rage: The Port of Barbate 2/6Walking the streets of Barbate is not enough to grasp why drug trafficking affects this small town in South-Western Spain. In this episode, the team of reporters behind Sea of Rage visit the port of Barbate, where everything - the smuggling - happens. Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, Barbate and Gioia Tauro have become entry points for hashish an...2025-04-1920 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsSea of Rage: El Pinar 1/6In this episode, the team of reporters behind Sea of Rage set foot for the first time in Barbate, Andalusia, South-Western Spain. They meet people from El Pinar, a notorious neighbourhood in town which is known to be a pivotal place for drug trafficking. Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, Barbate and Gioia Tauro have become entry points for ha...2025-04-1930 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsSea of Rage [Trailer]Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, Barbate and Gioia Tauro have become entry points for hashish and cocaine into Europe. But why have these towns become such pivotal places for drug trafficking? And what does it mean to live, day in day out, next door to such dark and murky businesses?Sea of Rage is an a...2025-04-1901 min
Europod • EnglishA Grain of Power: The bakery - Trevignano, Italy 1/6The 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 t...2025-04-1723 min
Europod • EnglishA Grain of Power: [Trailer]Through six 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 RicciReporting and field research: Futu...2025-04-1002 min
Europod • FrançaisGrain de Pouvoir: Qui contrôle le marché du blé ? 6/6Dans le dernier épisode de Grain de Pouvoir, nous mettons en lumière le fonctionnement du marché des céréales et du blé au niveau mondial. Jusqu'à présent, cette série s'est concentrée sur les responsabilités des nations et des institutions supranationales, mais dans ce sixième épisode, nous nous concentrons sur le pouvoir des entreprises privées et, également, des marchés financiers. A travers 6 épisodes, Grain de Pouvoir est un podcast documentaire qui vous emmène en voyage, du cœur de l’Ukraine aux marchés d’Égypte, en passant par la Roumanie, l’Italie et Bru...2025-04-0622 min
Europod • FrançaisGrain de Pouvoir : Le Pouvoir à Bruxelles 5/6Après avoir analysé l'impact de la pénurie de céréales et de blé dans les pays du Sud, dans le 5e épisode de Grain de Pouvoir , nous examinons l'impact que l'abondance de ces mêmes produits peut avoir sur les économies. En 2024, les mouvements paysans ont envahi les rues des capitales européennes et de Bruxelles. Pour certains, il semblait que le Kremlin avait pu susciter ces protestations grâce à sa géopolitique des céréales. Qu'en était-il réellement ? Et, plus globalement, quel rôle l'UE joue-t-elle dans le commerce du blé ?A travers 6 épisode...2025-04-0126 min
Europod • FrançaisGrain de Pouvoir : Le vide et l’Egypte 4/6Avec le quatrième épisode de « A Grain of Power », le voyage de reportage qui a commencé en Ukraine et a longé la côte occidentale de la mer Noire atteint enfin sa destination finale. Dans la ville égyptienne de Mansoura et au Caire, la boulangère Zainab et le restaurateur Kamal partagent leurs points de vue sur l'importance du pain dans leur société. L'épisode analyse l'impact de la pénurie de blé due à la guerre en Ukraine sur l'économie égyptienne. Mais en revenant en Europe, l'épisode aborde également l'effet qu'une abondance de céréales importées peut a...2025-03-2525 min
Europod • FrançaisGrain de Pouvoir : Le commerce en mer Noire 3/6Dans le troisième épisode de A Grain of Power, l'équipe de reporters à l'origine de ce documentaire part d'Odessa, en Ukraine, pour se rendre à Istanbul, en Turquie, en passant par Constanza, en Roumanie. Ce voyage met en lumière l'impact de la guerre en Ukraine sur l'infrastructure de transport des céréales de l'Europe vers le Sud. A travers 6 épisodes, Grain de Pouvoir est un podcast documentaire qui vous emmène en voyage, du cœur de l’Ukraine aux marchés d’Égypte, en passant par la Roumanie, l’Italie et Bruxelles. Il explore comment un b...2025-03-1830 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsTruck Drivers : The future of transport 6/6In the last episode, we look at the future of the transport sector. How will goods be moved in the coming years? Which role will artificial intelligence play? And most importantly, will truck drivers still be needed or will they be replaced by machines? To answer these questions, we went to Intermodal Europe, the congress that brings together industry professionals in Rotterdam each year to discuss the future of the transport sectorTruck Drivers is a podcast co-produced by Europod and Ser Podcast. This podcast is part of WePod, a collaborative project funded by the Creative E...2025-03-1619 min
Europod • EnglishTruck Drivers : The future of transport 6/6In the last episode, we look at the future of the transport sector. How will goods be moved in the coming years? Which role will artificial intelligence play? And most importantly, will truck drivers still be needed or will they be replaced by machines? To answer these questions, we went to Intermodal Europe, the congress that brings together industry professionals in Rotterdam each year to discuss the future of the transport sectorTruck Drivers is a podcast co-produced by Europod and Ser Podcast. This podcast is part of WePod, a collaborative project funded by the Creative E...2025-03-1319 min
Europod • FrançaisGrain de Pouvoir : Les champs de blé en Ukraine 2/6Le deuxième épisode de Grain de Pouvoir vous emmène en Ukraine. Plus spécifiquement, nous apprenons l’histoire des agriculteurs de la région sud-ouest de Mykolaiv, où les familles ont subi la destruction de leurs champs de blé par des bombes et des mines.Nous discutons aussi de l’histoire de la militarisation des céréales à travers la voix de l’historien et professeur Steven Kaplan.A travers 6 épisodes, Grain de Pouvoir est un podcast documentaire qui vous emmène en voyage, du cœur de l’Ukraine aux marchés d’Égypte, en passant par la Ro...2025-03-1126 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsTruck Drivers : Another Way 5/6Truck drivers transport 77% of products in Europe, but road transport is not the only option. Trains and intermodal systems are one of the alternative solutions the EU is focusing on, and one which could also improve the working conditions of truck drivers. Investment, however, is still too low. In the meantime, Europe is also trying to reduce the fossil fuel consumption of trucks by focusing on electric engines. Truck drivers, though, are still skepticalTruck Drivers is a podcast co-produced by Europod and Ser Podcast. This podcast is part of WePod, a collaborative project funded by...2025-03-0925 min
Europod • EnglishTruck Drivers : Another Way 5/6Truck drivers transport 77% of products in Europe, but road transport is not the only option. Trains and intermodal systems are one of the alternative solutions the EU is focusing on, and one which could also improve the working conditions of truck drivers. Investment, however, is still too low. In the meantime, Europe is also trying to reduce the fossil fuel consumption of trucks by focusing on electric engines. Truck drivers, though, are still skepticalTruck Drivers is a podcast co-produced by Europod and Ser Podcast. This podcast is part of WePod, a collaborative project funded by...2025-03-0625 min
Europod • FrançaisGrain de Pouvoir: La Boulangerie italienne 1/6Le premier épisode de Grain de Pouvoir vous emmène à Trevignano, près de Rome, où se trouve Culetti, une petite boulangerie moderne dirigée par Mirko Magnano. À travers son histoire, il nous dévoile la philosophie d’un artisan du pain passionné par son métier. Mais à plus de 2 000 kilomètres de là, en Égypte, Fatima nous plonge dans l'importance fondamentale du pain pour les Égyptiens, ainsi que les difficultés rencontrées par la population locale pour accéder à ce bien essentiel. Comment ces deux histoires, si différentes et pourtant si proches, sont-elles liées ?A travers 6 épiso...2025-03-0423 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsTruck Drivers : Kilometers of Pollution 4/6On our journey through the roads of central Europe, we often encountered trucks with Polish or Lithuanian licence plates. An accident? Certainly not. In this episode we travel to Sandomierz, Poland, to see how the competition between East and West works and to learn more about the problems of truck drivers in this part of Europe.Truck Drivers is a podcast co-produced by Europod and Ser Podcast. This podcast is part of WePod, a collaborative project funded by the Creative Europe program of the European Commission.Hosting and Narration: Alexander Damiano RicciField...2025-03-0223 min
Europod • EnglishTruck Drivers : Kilometers of Pollution 4/6On our journey through the roads of central Europe, we often encountered trucks with Polish or Lithuanian licence plates. An accident? Certainly not. In this episode we travel to Sandomierz, Poland, to see how the competition between East and West works and to learn more about the problems of truck drivers in this part of Europe.Truck Drivers is a podcast co-produced by Europod and Ser Podcast. This podcast is part of WePod, a collaborative project funded by the Creative Europe program of the European Commission.Hosting and Narration: Alexander Damiano RicciField...2025-02-2723 min
Europod • FrançaisGrain de Pouvoir: [Trailer]A travers six épisodes, Grain de Pouvoir est un podcast documentaire qui vous emmène en voyage, du cœur de l’Ukraine aux marchés d’Égypte, en passant par la Roumanie, l’Italie et Bruxelles. Il explore comment un bien essentiel – les graines, le blé, le pain – est devenu une arme de pouvoir, jouant un rôle crucial au Nord comme au Sud. Découvrez comment ces ressources nourrissent des nations, provoquent des conflits et redessinent des alliances.Et vous? Seriez-vous prêt･e･s à vous battre pour un bout de pain?Narration : Constance...2025-02-2402 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsTruck Drivers : East Vs West 3/6On our journey through the roads of central Europe, we often encountered trucks with Polish or Lithuanian licence plates. An accident? Certainly not. In this episode we travel to Sandomierz, Poland, to see how the competition between East and West works and to learn more about the problems of truck drivers in this part of Europe.Truck Drivers is a podcast co-produced by Europod and Ser Podcast. This podcast is part of WePod, a collaborative project funded by the Creative Europe program of the European Commission.Hosting and Narration: Alexander Damiano RicciField...2025-02-2324 min
Europod • EnglishTruck Drivers : East Vs West 3/6On our journey through the roads of central Europe, we often encountered trucks with Polish or Lithuanian licence plates. An accident? Certainly not. In this episode we travel to Sandomierz, Poland, to see how the competition between East and West works and to learn more about the problems of truck drivers in this part of Europe.Truck Drivers is a podcast co-produced by Europod and Ser Podcast. This podcast is part of WePod, a collaborative project funded by the Creative Europe program of the European Commission.Hosting and Narration: Alexander Damiano RicciField...2025-02-2024 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsTruck Drivers : Safety First 2/6Truck drivers are expected to obey precise rules when driving, but this is not always the case. Many of them are forced to break these rules in order to make as many deliveries in as little time as possible, skipping mandatory rest breaks and exceeding speed limits. This is a problem for their safety, but also for their own. In this episode, we will talk about safety on the roads, but also about our responsibilities as consumers and the impact we can have in protecting the rights of truck drivers.ruck Drivers is a podcast co-produced...2025-02-1624 min
Europod • EnglishTruck Drivers : Safety First 2/6Truck drivers are expected to obey precise rules when driving, but this is not always the case. Many of them are forced to break these rules in order to make as many deliveries in as little time as possible, skipping mandatory rest breaks and exceeding speed limits. This is a problem for their safety, but also for their own. In this episode, we will talk about safety on the roads, but also about our responsibilities as consumers and the impact we can have in protecting the rights of truck drivers.Truck Drivers is a podcast co-produced...2025-02-1324 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsTruck Drivers : A life on the road 1/6In Europe, there is a shortage of around 230,000 truck drivers, but by 2028 there will be as many as 745,000 vacancies. Excessive working hours, inadequate wages and long periods away from home are the main causes of this shortage of truck drivers, but the issue is much more complex. In order to understand why this great labour gap exists and what it could mean for our societies and personal lives, we travelled by truck between Spain, France and Germany. Our journey begins with this first instalment. This podcast is part of WePod, a collaborative project funded by the Eu...2025-02-0931 min
Europod • EnglishTruck Drivers : A life on the road 1/6In Europe, there is a shortage of around 230,000 truck drivers, but by 2028 there will be as many as 745,000 vacancies. Excessive working hours, inadequate wages and long periods away from home are the main causes of this shortage of truck drivers, but the issue is much more complex. In order to understand why this great labour gap exists and what it could mean for our societies and personal lives, we travelled by truck between Spain, France and Germany. Our journey begins with this first instalment. Truck Drivers is a podcast co-produced by Europod and Ser Podcast. This po...2025-02-0631 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsTruck Drivers : [Trailer]Truck Drivers is the story of an indispensable profession, but also of an economic and logistical system under strain. It’s a story of exploitation, fierce competition, and an equilibrium that has spiraled out of control. Every day, thousands of trucks crisscross Europe’s roads to deliver the products we consume without a second thought. This immense and often invisible supply chain is, nonetheless, essential to our daily lives. But this vital sector is in crisis: already, 230,000 drivers are missing across Europe, a number that could exceed 700,000 in the coming years. Embark on a truck journey across Europe and disc...2025-02-0202 min
Europod • EnglishTruck Drivers : [Trailer]Truck Drivers is the story of an indispensable profession, but also of an economic and logistical system under strain. It’s a story of exploitation, fierce competition, and an equilibrium that has spiraled out of control. Every day, thousands of trucks crisscross Europe’s roads to deliver the products we consume without a second thought. This immense and often invisible supply chain is, nonetheless, essential to our daily lives. But this vital sector is in crisis: already, 230,000 drivers are missing across Europe, a number that could exceed 700,000 in the coming years. Embark on a truck journey across Europe and disc...2025-01-3002 min
Europod • EnglishSea of Rage: A European Story 6/6In the last episode of Sea of Rage, we travel back to Barbate and investigate what happened on the night of the 9th of February 2024, when two local police officers were killed by narco-gangs. We also meet Spanish prosecutors and researchers, trying to understand what the future might hold for Barbate.Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few d...2025-01-2325 min
Europod • EnglishSea of Rage: Red Threads 5/6In this episode, we continue our reporting from the area of Gioia Tauro. We meet journalist Michele Albanese who lives under police protection these days. And discover the reach and connections of the Italian Ndrangheta mafia across Europe. From the reporting the differences and red threads connecting Barbate and Gioia Tauro become manifest.Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, B...2025-01-1626 min
Europod • EnglishSea of Rage: The Port of Gioia Tauro 4/6In this episode, we travel to the Italian coast and port-town of Gioia Tauro, in the Southern region of Calabria. We discover the history of the construction of the port of Gioia Tauro and the role of the Italian mafia, Ndrangheta, in the narco-trafficking of cocaine into Europe. Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, Barbate and Gioia Tauro have be...2025-01-0932 min
Europod • FrançaisVie de routier.e.s : Salon des Décideurs 6/6Dans le dernier épisode, nous nous penchons sur l'avenir du secteur des transports. Comment les marchandises seront-elles transportées dans les années à venir ? Quel rôle jouera l'intelligence artificielle ? Et surtout, les chauffeurs routiers seront-ils encore nécessaires ou ont ils vocation à être remplacés par des machines ? Pour répondre à ces questions, nous nous sommes rendus à Intermodal Europe, le congrès qui réunit chaque année les professionnels du secteur à Rotterdam pour discuter de l'avenir du secteur des transports.Vie de routier·e·s, c’est l’histoire d’un métier indispensable, mais aussi celle d’un syst...2025-01-0320 min
Europod • FrançaisVie de routier.e.s : Itinéraire alternatif 5/6Les chauffeurs de camion transportent 77 % des produits en circulation en Europe, mais le transport routier n'est pas la seule option. Les trains et les systèmes intermodaux sont des solutions alternatives sur lesquelles l'UE se concentre. Ces dernières pourraient par ailleurs améliorer les conditions de travail des chauffeurs routiers. Les investissements demeurent toutefois trop faibles. Dans le même temps, l'Europe tente de réduire la consommation d'énergie (carburant) fossile des camions en se concentrant sur les moteurs électriques. Les chauffeurs routiers restent toutefois sceptiquesVie de routier·e·s, c’est l’histoire d’un...2024-12-2727 min
Europod • FrançaisVie de routier.e.s : Kilomètres Polluants 4/6Il est impossible d’évoquer le transport routier sans parler du changement climatique. Le secteur représente près d’un quart des émissions de CO2 en Europe, et les chauffeurs routiers figurent parmi les travailleurs directement touchés par ses effets. Dans cet épisode, nous parlons de la question du climat avec les collectifs Soulèvement de la Terre et Effet de Serre Toi-Même.Vie de routier·e·s, c’est l’histoire d’un métier indispensable, mais aussi celle d’un système économique et logistique sous tension. Une histoire d’exploitation, de concurrence féroce et d’...2024-12-2023 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsLong Story Short - TrailerLong Story Short is Europod's new daily podcast.Host Evi Kiorri breaks down one news story shaping Europe at a time, in just under five minutes, cutting through the noise and bringing you the facts, the context, and what it all means. Whether you’re on your lunch break, grabbing a coffee, or just catching your breath, Long Story Short is your new go-to for staying in the know.Starting January 6th 2025, episodes of Long Story Short will drop by 12.30 PM CET, from Monday to Friday.Long Story Short is pr...2024-12-1900 min
Europod • EnglishSea of Rage: The Rage 3/6After visiting the neighbourhood of El Pinar and the port of Barbate, in this episode we try to understand deeper reasons for why this south-western Spanish port town struggles in changing its status of entry door for hashish into Europe. We discuss the impact of geography, education and, eventually, local politics on Barbate. Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, Ba...2024-12-1919 min
Europod • FrançaisVie de routier.e.s : Guerre de routiers 3/6Sur les routes d’Europe centrale, nous avons souvent croisé des camions immatriculés en Pologne ou en Lituanie. Un hasard ? Certainement pas. Dans cet épisode, nous partons à Sandomierz, en Pologne, pour comprendre la concurrence entre l’Est et l’Ouest, et pour en savoir plus sur les difficultés rencontrées par les chauffeurs routiers dans cette région d’Europe.Vie de routier·e·s, c’est l’histoire d’un métier indispensable, mais aussi celle d’un système économique et logistique sous tension. Une histoire d’exploitation, de concurrence féroce et d’un équilibre devenu incont...2024-12-1326 min
Europod • EnglishSea of Rage: The Port of Barbate 2/6Walking the streets of Barbate is not enough to grasp why drug trafficking affects this small town in South-Western Spain. In this episode, the team of reporters behind Sea of Rage visit the port of Barbate, where everything - the smuggling - happens. Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, Barbate and Gioia Tauro have become entry points for hashish an...2024-12-1020 min
Europod • FrançaisVie de routier.e.s : Route Barrée 2/6Les chauffeurs routiers sont tenus de respecter des règles strictes lorsqu’ils conduisent, mais ce n’est pas toujours le cas. Beaucoup d’entre eux sont contraints de les enfreindre pour effectuer un maximum de livraisons en un minimum de temps, sautant les pauses de repos obligatoires et dépassant les limitations de vitesse. Cela pose un problème non seulement pour leur sécurité, mais aussi pour celle des autres usagers de la route. Dans cet épisode, nous parlerons de la sécurité routière, mais aussi du rôle que nous, consommateur·trice·s, pouvons jouer pour défendre les...2024-12-0626 min
Europod • EnglishSea of Rage: El Pinar 1/6In this episode, the team of reporters behind Sea of Rage set foot for the first time in Barbate, Andalusia, South-Western Spain. They meet people from El Pinar, a notorious neighbourhood in town which is known to be a pivotal place for drug trafficking. Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, Barbate and Gioia Tauro have become entry points for ha...2024-12-0329 min
Europod • EnglishSea of Rage [Trailer]Sea of Rage is a reportage podcast dealing with the borderless narco-trafficking business as seen from the perspective of ordinary people who live in two towns in Southern Europe: Barbate (Andalusìa, Spain) and Gioia Tauro (Calabria, Italy). Over the past few decades, Barbate and Gioia Tauro have become entry points for hashish and cocaine into Europe. But why have these towns become such pivotal places for drug trafficking? And what does it mean to live, day in day out, next door to such dark and murky businesses?Sea of Rage is an a...2024-11-2600 min
Europod • FrançaisVie de routier.e.s : [Bande annonce]Vie de routier·e·s, c’est l’histoire d’un métier indispensable, mais aussi celle d’un système économique et logistique sous tension. Une histoire d’exploitation, de concurrence féroce et d’un équilibre devenu incontrôlable. Chaque jour, des milliers de camions sillonnent les routes d’Europe pour livrer les produits que nous consommons sans même y penser. Cette chaîne logistique immense, souvent invisible, est pourtant essentielle à notre quotidien. Mais ce secteur vital est en crise : déjà 230 000 conducteurs et conductrices manquent à l’appel en Europe, un chiffre qui pourrait dépasser 700 000 dans les années à venir. Embarq...2024-11-2201 min
Europod • FrançaisL'IA et Vous : L'avenir de l'IA 10/10Pour ce dernier épisode, nous vous offrons un exercice d’anticipation. L’IA nous conduira-t-elle à une dystopie, ou à un avenir radieux, où elle se mettra au service de la compassion, de la transparence et de l'éthique ? Tout reste possible. Laissez voler votre imagination.L’IA et Vous" est une série de podcasts en 10 épisodes qui répond aux questions les plus brûlantes sur l'impact actuel et futur de l'intelligence artificielle dans nos vies. Une série présentée par Anis Ayari, ingénieur en intelligence artificielle.Cette série est proposée par Euro...2024-11-2109 min
Europod • FrançaisL'IA et Vous : Quelle est l'importance de la réglementation de l'IA ? 9/10 L'évolution de IA est au cœur de vifs débats au sein des parlements, des gouvernements et des institutions européennes et internationales. Fin 2023, 31 pays avaient déjà adopté une législation visant à encadrer l'utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle et 13 avaient des projets en cours. La directive européenne sur l'IA, récemment adoptée est jugée historique, car elle concerne toute l’Union européenne et pourrait inspirer au-delà de ses frontières. Tous les regards sont désormais tournés vers les États-Unis où de nouvelles mesures sont aussi à l’étude.L’IA et Vous" est une série...2024-11-2013 min
Europod • FrançaisEuropod • FrançaisBienvenue sur Europod • Français, votre chaîne dédiée aux podcasts francophones qui explorent la culture, la politique et les enjeux de l'Europe et de l'Union Européenne.Retrouvez une sélection unique de contenus captivants, spécialement conçus pour vous connecter à l'actualité européenne.Découvrez notamment :Déconnecté.e.s en 2050 : Une vision futuriste d'une Europe où la technologie bouleverse nos vies.L'IA et Vous : L'impact de l'intelligence artificielle sur le quotidien et les sociétés européennes.Les Santiago Boys : L'histoire des ingénieurs chiliens qui ont tenté...2024-09-3000 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsThe French electoral results as seen through the eyes of independent mediaIn this episode we'll be discussing the results of the recent French legislative elections, which defied the predictions of most analysts. More than that, we'll be discussing the trends that have been shaping France's society for years now, from politics to the media industry. More specifically: what can explain both, the expectations of Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party winning these elections, on the one hand, and the final success of progressive parties, on the other hand? The lead guest of this episode is Johan Weisz-Myara, founder and producer at Street Press. Born 15 years ago, Street Press is...2024-07-1129 min
Europod • Français3. Qui décide? [Réédité]On dit parfois que l'UE décide de tout et n'importe quoi, est-ce vrai ?Comment les lois européennes sont-elles élaborées ? Qui décide et comment ?Le processus est-il assez démocratique ? Assez transparent ? Pourquoi la prise de décision est-elle souvent très lente ?Trouvez toutes les réponses à ces questions en écoutant l'épisode 3 réédité d'Explique-moi l'Europe.Avec Toute l’EuropeRejoignez nous sur nos réseaux sociaux Linkedin - Europod, Instagram - @europodpodcasts and X - @europod! Héberg...2024-03-0605 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsBehind the scenes of "From Ghost Towns to Vibrant Communities: The Musicians ex Machina experience""Producer María Dios invites Greek journalist Jenny Tsiropoulou to discuss her work as a reporter and scriptwriter for a previous podcast episode, "From Ghost Towns to Vibrant Communities: The Musicians ex Machina experience". The conversation centers around a unique music festival held in abandoned villages in Greece. Jenny explains that she chose to focus on Dimitris Mistakivis, a professional musician and social activist, as the main character for the music festival episode. However, concerns about infrastructure, health services, and social isolation in rural areas are raised. Jenny highlights the lack of support from local government for cultural initiatives.2023-08-0216 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsBehind the scenes of "Disability in Times of War", with Anna RomandashDisability representation is crucial for creating an inclusive society that values diversity and human rights. Disability representation in media and government can help break down social barriers, promote understanding and empathy, and empower disabled individuals to fully participate in society. Guest speaker Anna Romandash - also reporter and scriptwriter of ep1 of Europe Talks Back (Disability in Times of War) - shares why disability representation is essential and how journalists can improve their coverage of disability issues.About Anna RomandashAnna Romandash is a passionate and skilled Ukrainian journalist...2023-06-0716 min
Europod & Sphera • NewsDisability in Times of WarOnce the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, people with disabilities suffered tremendously. And amid the panic and chaos that followed the invasion, many were unable to evacuate from their homes. This left people trapped in the crossfire without access to bomb shelters. In the first episode of the second season of Europe Talks Back, host Juli Simond tells the story of Tetyana Herasymova, who is one of the approximately 2.7 million Ukrainians with disabilities. Tanya is one of those who managed to flee. Ever since, she’s been helping fellow Ukrainians with disabilities stuck near the frontlines of the war in...2023-05-3121 min
Exploring Citizen ScienceIn Lisbon - part 2: Citizen Science hands-onThe 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?ResourcesThe COESO website: https://coeso.hypotheses.org/Sao José - A transmedia ethnography of tourism in Lisbon: https://saojose.huma-num.fr/The VERA platform: h...2023-04-2024 min
Exploring Citizen ScienceIn Lisbon - part 1: Easier said than doneAfter much conversations from remote, it's time to go on the ground and discover practices of citizen science. Alexander's colleagues, Jeremy Bocquet (creative director and sound engineer) and Claudia Torrisi (freelance collaborator) fly to Lisbon and interview researchers and activists involved n pilot 1 of the COESO project: "Mass tourism's impact on urban communities".ResourcesThe COESO website: https://coeso.hypotheses.org/The VERA platform: https://vera.operas-eu.org/Credits Author and host: Alexander Damiano Ricci...2023-04-2013 min
Exploring Citizen ScienceAbout pilots and blank staresAfter having better understood what citizen science is and why it matters in theory, Alexander continues his chat with people from COESO to understand how the project is structured and what its aims are. He talks to Kelly Achenbach, Head of communications at COESO and Alessia Smaniotto.ResourcesThe COESO website: https://coeso.hypotheses.org/The VERA platform: https://vera.operas-eu.org/Credits Author and host: Alexander Damiano RicciSound design by Jeremy Bocquet.2023-01-1117 min
Exploring Citizen ScienceEntering the rabbit holePuzzled by the relevance of citizen science, Alexander calls Alessia Smaniotto - research project manager of COESO. They talk about Alessia’s job and, more generally, about Philosophy of science. Therefore citizen science and COESO. Alessia answers the questions the first episode ends with.ResourcesThe COESO website: https://coeso.hypotheses.org/The VERA platform: https://vera.operas-eu.org/Credits Author and host: Alexander Damiano RicciSound design by Jeremy Bocquet.Main soundtrack by...2023-01-1016 min
Exploring Citizen ScienceThe ivory towerAlexander introduces himself and explains why his name is on the podcast: he shares the widespread criticism of academia and scientists through the "ivory tower" metaphor, to which he can relate to based on previous experiences in significant research projects. He argues about how the topic is relevant, sharing news items from political speeches and rhetoric, i.e. anti-elitism and "anti-scientism". Therefore, he outlines the critical mission of COESO as well as starts asking questions about the latter: what is citizen science? And why does it matter today in our societies? Can it have an impact on the way...2023-01-1013 min
Exploring Citizen ScienceTrailerResourcesThe COESO website: https://coeso.hypotheses.org/The VERA platform: https://vera.operas-eu.org/Credits Author and host: Alexander Damiano RicciSound 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 CO...2022-09-2801 min
Europod • EnglishBonus Episode: Interview with Alexis TsiprasAlexis Tsipras: "Angela Merkel did not succeed in making Europe less German but she tried to make Germany more European."In this bonus episode of my question to Angela Merkel, Alexis Tsipras, who was the Greek Prime Minister during one of the most important crises for his country and the EU, tells of his fascinating relationship with Angela Merkel, an adversary, just as much as an attentive counterpart. While he deplores her firmness with regard to budgetary austerity, he also praises her ability to listen, her knowledge of issues and her honesty. He delivers an exhaustive...2021-12-0219 min
Ma question à Angela MerkelEpisode bonus: Interview d'Alexis TsiprasAlexis Tsipras: "Angela Merkel n'a pas réussi à rendre l'Europe moins allemande mais elle a essayé de rendre l'Allemagne plus européenne"Dans cet épisode bonus de ma question à Angela Merkel, Alexis Tsipras, qui fut le premier ministre grec pendant l’une des plus importantes crises de son pays et de l’UE, raconte sa relation passionnante avec Angela Merkel, une adversaire idéologique, tout autant qu’une homologue attentive. S’il déplore sa fermeté quant à l’austérité budgétaire, il loue aussi sa capacité d’écoute, sa connaissance des dossiers et son honnêteté. Il livre un portrait e...2021-12-0217 min
Europod • EnglishBonus episode by Crisis Group : German Foreign Policy After MerkelThis episode bonus of "my question to Angela Merkel" is part of the series War & Peace, by the International Crisis Group, EuroPod's partner. After sixteen years at Europe’s helm, Angela Merkel is stepping down from power. The federal election in September also marked an end to the long-term hold her political party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), had had over German politics. Merkel’s likely successor, Olaf Scholz, is now looking to forge a “traffic light coalition” between his Social Democratic Party (the SPD, whose trademark colour is red), the Greens and the Liberals (yellow). While Sc...2021-11-2528 min
Ma question à Angela MerkelEpisode Bonus - Interview de Jean-Claude JunckerIls sont, l’un et l’autre, deux monstres de longévité politique européenne. Jean-Claude Juncker, ancien président de la Commission Européenne, a répondu aux questions d’EuroPod sur la carrière et l’héritage d’Angela Merkel. Vous avez déjà entendu quelques extraits de ce qu'il a dit dans "Ma question à Angela Merkel" et vous pouvez maintenant profiter de l'interview complète de Quentin Ariès, journaliste à Cafébabel et partenaire d’EuroPod.Dans ce podcast, Jean-Claude Juncker évoque: la crise de la dette souveraine grecquece que l’on appelait l...2021-11-1814 min
Europod • EnglishBonus Episode - Interview with Jean-Claude JunckerThey are both monsters of European political longevity. Jean-Claude Juncker, former President of the European Commission, answered EuroPod’s questions on Angela Merkel's career and legacy. You have already heard some extracts of what he said on “My question to Angela Merkel” and now you can enjoy the full interview by Quentin Ariès, journalist at Cafébabel and EuroPod partner for this podcast series.In this podcast, Juncker recalls:the Greek sovereign debt crisisthe so-called “migration crisis”the Covid-19 pandemicthe Brexit negotiationsMerkel’s role on the world sceneSubscribe on Spotify, Apple...2021-11-1812 min
Europod • EnglishEpisode 10 - Angie and usThe journey is about to end. Emilia has already walked us through the most pivotal moments of Angela Merkel’s life and political career, including her reaction to the financial crash, the Greek sovereign debt crisis and the rise in migration flows in Europe. However, before deciding on which question to ask Merkel, she also wants to reflect on the way her departure will change politics both in Germany and in the EU. Emilia will tell us about Merkel’s 180° U-turn on the question of European debt. She will share with us the kind words of Alexis Tspiras on her l...2021-11-1219 min