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Radio Davos
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.
Episodes
Radio DavosAre we on track for the energy transition? Insights from three CEOs
One of the main things needed to achieve net zero that is to transform how we produce and consume energy. In this podcast, CEOs of three very different…
Radio DavosNeurotechnology could help billions of people. Has its time come?
Electronic devices that tap into a human's nervous system have been around for decades, for example to help paralysed people move and deaf people hear. Now, a…
Radio DavosWe have entered the age of "persistent disruption" - Visa's Wayne Best on the Chief Economists Outlook
The global economy is moving from experiencing "episodic shocks" to "a new operating regime, one that is defined now by persistent disruption." So says Wayne…
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We have entered the age of "persistent disruption" - Visa's Wayne Best on the Chief Economists Outlook
The global economy is moving from experiencing "episodic shocks" to "a new operating regime, one that is defined now by persistent disruption." So says Wayne…
Radio DavosDo you need an AI mentor? This tech entrepreneur thinks so
How can you keep up with the rapidly changing skills needed in a job market being transformed by artificial intelligence? Kian Katanforoosh, founder of tech…
Radio DavosHow to nudge heavy industry to sustainability: the First Movers Coalition
Around the world, people are developing low-emissions technologies - but they can only succeed if there is market demand. In this episode, we hear how the…
Radio DavosWhat are 'embedded emissions' and can global trade help reduce them?
The European Union is implementing a 'Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism' (CBAM) that will levy a fee on importing certain goods that are produced in countries…
Radio DavosBONUS EPISODE: Ones & Tooze
Welcome to this bonus episode of Radio Davos. A few episodes ago we interviewed author and historian Adam Tooze about geopolitics. Adam has his own podcast…
Radio DavosClimate science is clearer than ever. How should companies respond?
The politics might change, but the science is clearer than ever. The planet is warming - and even faster than predicted - due to the emission of greenhouse…
Radio DavosIt was 'no deal' on a global plastics treaty - so what happens now?
A second - and supposedly final - last round of talks to agree a global treaty to tackle plastics pollution this month ended with no deal. Clemence Schmid…
Radio DavosRadio Davos - summer break
The weekly podcast from the World Economic Forum that looks at the biggest challenges and how we might solve them is taking a summer break. We'll be back in…
Radio Davos"New era, new mood, new challenges" - historian Adam Tooze on why things will never be the same again
Historian and podcaster Adam Tooze says we are at a turning point in history - as the Trump administration upends decades of assumptions on geopolitics, trade…
Radio DavosHow sport can change lives: the real life story of the Homeless World Cup
"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…
Radio DavosHalfway through 2025, reasons to be optimistic in a turbulent year
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…
Radio DavosTop Ten Emerging Technologies of 2025 - The tech poised to change the world
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…
Radio DavosWhat to expect from the 'Summer Davos' AMNC; and what the West gets wrong about China
The Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025 - AMNC25 - will bring together leaders from government, business and academia, along with innovators and…
Radio DavosGetting sustainable, secure and equitable power to the people - how is the global energy transition going?
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…
Radio DavosOcean: David Attenborough's new film will transform how you see Earth
"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…
Radio DavosHow Africa is harnessing tech to deliver healthcare
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…
Radio Davos"Trillions of dollars added to the economy" - Google's chief economist on the macro impact of AI
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…
Radio DavosHumans rely on the ocean. Here's how both can thrive
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…
Radio DavosStock markets and supermarkets: how business is deploying AI
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…
Radio Davos"Pause reality" - portrait maker Platon on photography, power and AI
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…
Radio DavosWorkplace wellbeing and WFH: what's best for business and for you?
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…
Radio DavosCan aviation ever be sustainable? Here are some paths to net zero
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…
Radio DavosBeyond the hype, how industries are deploying AI at the heart of their operations
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…
Radio DavosHappy Birthday Radio Davos! What we learned from 5 years of Forum podcasts
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…
Radio Davos'I want my daughter to have the same opportunities as my sons - that's not unreasonable,' - Crystal Awardee David Beckham
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…
Radio DavosAnxious Generation: how to tackle a mental health pandemic
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…
Radio DavosThree experts on how to understand the USA
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…
Radio DavosWe'll stop climate change, but 'how soon' is the life-and-death question - Al Gore
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…
Radio DavosTariffs, globalization, and democracy, with Harvard economist Dani Rodrik
Dani Rodrik has long argued against unfettered globalization and supports countries' use of industrial policy to pursue economic development. The Harvard…
Radio DavosWhat just happened in Davos, and how is the world different now?
What happened at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025, where the world met to discuss 'Collaboration for the Intelligent Age'? On Day 1, Donald Trump…
Radio DavosThe global economy 'at a crossroads' ahead of Davos: Chief Economists Outlook
The world is waiting to see how Donald Trump's return to the White House will affect the global economy and global trade. And that is reflected in the latest…
Radio DavosGlobal Risks Report: the big issues facing the world at Davos 2025
What are the global challenges that world leaders will be addressing in Davos? Many of them are contained in the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report, a…
Radio DavosGlobal Cybersecurity Outlook: the risks we all face and how to fight back
Cyberspace is more complex and challenging than ever due to rapid technological advancements, growing cybercriminal sophistication and deeply interconnected…
Radio DavosA music superstar, romance fraud, and life-changing advice: highlights from the Forum's podcasts in 2024
One of the biggest names in music talks about AI and human soul. The victim of the 'Tinder Swindler' highlights a multi-billion dollar cyber crime. And leaders…
Radio DavosTalks on creating a "Paris Treaty for plastics" just stalled - here's why, and what happens next
UN negotiations that were supposed to produce global rules on plastics have stalled, with no agreement on the scope of the treaty seen as vital to curb ocean…
Radio DavosWhy are humans going back to the Moon, and is there really life on Mars?
Space is back! No longer the reserve of a couple of superpowers, an increasing number of countries are getting involved, and the private sector is playing a…
Radio DavosTop of the tech: the 10 innovations set to change your life
What are 'elastocalorics' or 'reconfigurable intelligent surfaces'? In a few years' time these emerging technologies may have transformed the way we heat and…
Radio DavosCan climate action survive geopolitical upheaval?
Wars, trade tensions and elections around the world are testing humanity's ability to tackle climate change. Two experts from the World Economic Forum's Global…
Radio DavosSlow growth and the cost of debt: the World Bank's Chief Economist on the global outlook
"The global economy - it's a complicated picture, in the sense that it's doing better than we expected just six months ago but it's doing much worse than what…
Radio DavosThis Is Not Financial Advice: navigating the jungle of online investing
A new, critically acclaimed documentary follows the fortunes of online investors, including one who made - and lost - $3 million in cryptocurrency. The…
Radio DavosWhat role do investors have in ensuring AI is safe?
As investors pour money into companies developing or deploying artificial intelligence, what are the steps they should be taking to ensure that AI is safe and…
Radio DavosBreathe! The cities working together on air pollution and climate change
How can cities - with ever growing populations - tackle air deadly pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Breathe Cities is a global network of cities…
Radio Davos'We have the most to benefit, but also the most to lose': how AI could transform human health
Artificial intelligence has the potential to massively improve human health: from developing new drugs to providing more accurate diagnoses and helping people…
Radio DavosIn the age of the 'manosphere', what's the future for feminism? With Jude Kelly of the WOW Festival
Theatre director Jude Kelly founded the Women of the World (WOW) Festival almost two decades ago to spur conversations about women, men and feminism. WOW is…
Radio DavosMeeting in the metaverse: Actor Rainn Wilson joins us on the virtual polar ice
What's Dwight from The Office doing in the metaverse? Actor Rainn Wilson joins us in avatar form to check out a virtual world created by the World Economic…
Radio DavosAI vs Art: Will AI rip the soul out of music, movies and art, or help express our humanity?
For half a century, Nile Rodgers has been making hit records that have touched people's hearts around the world. The creative force behind disco pioneers Chic…
Radio DavosHow do we ensure the green transition doesn't penalise the poorest?
Going green - in energy, agriculture, industry and elsewhere - will have costs and benefits, so how can we ensure the poorest don't pay the price or miss out…
Radio DavosHow chemicals companies are joining forces to become more sustainable
Incubated at the World Economic Forum, the Global Impact Coalition (GIC) is an organisation that pools the resources of major chemicals companies to develop…
Radio Davos"The Centre Must Hold" - what role can centrist politics play in a polarised world?
As populists are on the rise in many countries, how should the moderates respond? We hear from Yair Zivan, the author of a new book called "The Centre Must…
Radio DavosNo laughing matter: Can comedy help us tackle climate change?
Climate change is an extremely serious issue, but can comedy help us cope with - and communicate about - it? We hear from the University of Colorado, Boulder…
Radio DavosMore than just a toothache: how to tackle the huge costs of poor oral health
What's the health condition that affects us all, but is often seen as an add-on for healthcare - and how much is this neglect costing the economy? Oral…
Radio DavosGlobalisation is in transition - not retreat, says this analyst of global trade
Deglobalization, reglobalization, decoupling, de-risking, reshoring friend-shoring, export bans, tariffs and sanctions - is global trade going into reverse, or…
Radio DavosThe long game: how to understand China and how it sees its role in the world
As the World Economic Forum convenes the 'Annual Meeting of the New Champions' in China, this expert helps us better understand how the Asian powerhouse sees…
Radio DavosWhy we need a sprint towards gender parity: the Global Gender Gap Report 2024
The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and…
Radio DavosWhat are the 'positive tipping points' that could help us accelerate out of climate disaster?
Climate 'tipping points' are the dangerous phenomena that could suddenly make climate change even worse than it is already: melting ice sheets that could…
Radio Davos'We have the most to benefit, but also the most to lose': how AI could transform human health
Artificial intelligence has the potential to massively improve human health: from developing new drugs to providing more accurate diagnoses and helping people…
Radio DavosTourism is bouncing back - but can we make travel sustainable?
With the pandemic well behind us, international travel has bounced back. The World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Development Index, a major survey of the…