Red Pill: Incel Culture and the Manosphere
The Global List Podcast
Young men today are in the middle of a crisis that has largely gone unnoticed until recently. The Netflix show “Adolescence” lifted the veil, and Louis Theroux’s new “Manosphere” documentary opened up the conversation. But what is really driving the crisis and what’s driving the rise of incel culture, red pill culture, popular trends like "looksmaxxing," and the manosphere in general? What’s behind the male loneliness epidemic, increased depression rates and sobering socio-economic statistics? What do we need to know about incel culture – including its origin and pervasive...
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Drug Wars: Decoding Cartels & Transnational Crime
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On June 17, 1971, President Nixon officially declared the “war on drugs”. Now, 55 years removed, 10 presidents later, and with over $1T spent, that war is still ongoing, and demand continues to surge in line with trafficking, crime, and violence. What do we need to understand about the nature of the “war on drugs” and the organizations involved in narco- and human trafficking? Why is it important to view “cartels” as complex adaptive systems instead of cartels? What is the blindspot in the U.S. “kingpin” strategy? How is the trafficking landscape changing, and how is technology...
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Venezuela: Chávez, Maduro & Trump
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In the early morning hours of January 3rd, 2026, a U.S. military operation in Caracas, Venezuela, ended with the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Now, one month later, we face many questions. What is really happening in Venezuela right now, and what does the future hold? What is the U.S. endgame and what are the pitfalls? What do we need to understand about the situation on the ground in terms of the political and security landscape? What internal dynamics should we keep in mind? What is the legacy of Hugo Chávez and chavismo, and how will that clash with the Trump administration's "Donroe"...
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Drone Wars: The Future of Warfare (Part 2)
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Welcome to part 2 of the "Drone Wars" episode — a deeper dive into drones and the future of warfare. In the Ukraine-Russia War, we are witnessing the real-time and devastating impact of drones. We are also witnessing considerable innovation and tactical adaptation. So, how are drones changing the battlespace, and how will they impact the future of warfare beyond the conflict? How are drones reshaping military strategy, tactics, and operations? What is the significance of Operation Spiderweb, and how are both sides innovating in the sky and underwater? What is happening on the ground in...
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Drone Wars: The Future of Warfare (Part 1)
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Drones are redefining the battlefield and redefining war. In the Ukraine-Russia War, we are witnessing the real-time and devastating impact of drones. We are also witnessing considerable innovation and tactical adaptation. So, how are drones changing the battle space, and how will they impact the future of warfare beyond the conflict? How are drones reshaping military strategy, tactics, and operations? What is the significance of Operation Spiderweb, and how are both sides innovating in the sky and underwater? What is happening on the ground in Ukraine right now, and what critical factors do...
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Going Nuclear: Is Nuclear Energy the Answer?
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Welcome to season 3! The word “nuclear” can seem frightening. But maybe it's time to unpack it. Right now, we are in the midst of a Nuclear Renaissance as we witness the emergence of small modular reactors, micro-reactors, new power stations, hyperscalers – emerging to meet ever-increasing energy demands, the rapid surge of data centers due to Artificial Intelligence (AI), and, most importantly, the challenges posed by climate change. So, is it time to “go nuclear?” Is nuclear energy part of the answer? What are the key challenges and opportunities? Which critical innovations are...
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Argentina: The Milei Experiment (One Year Later)
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Javier Milei swept into the Argentinian Presidency on the back of a populist and popular yet controversial movement. But what has happened so far (one year in) and what does the future hold? How does Milei’s economic prescription fit in the political and economic history of Argentina? What lessons can we draw for Argentina, South America and the United States as Trump prepares to take office? What is the best and worst case scenario and what trends are taking shape right now? Join us for an in-depth conversation with Prof. Matías Vernengo, Full Professor at Bucknell University, and the...
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Future Materials Series: Plastic Waste/Spider Silk
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We produce over 400m tonnes of plastic waste every year but what if you could convert that waste into ecofriendly spider silk and other materials? What if you could engineer a bacteria to digest and transform polyethylene plastic waste – the kind used in many single-use items – into a high-value protein product? This isn’t science fiction – it’s actual science. Join us for an informative and engaging conversation with Prof. Helen Zha and Prof. Mattheos Koffas (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) to learn more about their groundbreaking research. This is part of The Global List...
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PTSD, MDMA and Veterans: A New Breakthrough
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MDMA has emerged as a highly effective treatment for PTSD and one organization is leading the way. In this insightful and uplifting conversation, we speak with Juliana Mercer, the Director of Public Policy for the nonprofit organization Healing Breakthrough, which advocates for system-wide adoption of MDMA-Assisted Therapy in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Join us for a very special episode of The Global List Podcast and find out how MDMA is helping veterans to manage and overcome PTSD, and what it means for therapy in general. May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
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The Ukraine-Russia War: 2023 Lessons and 2024 Insights
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The Ukraine-Russia War, the largest armed conflict in Europe since WW2, will reach the 2-year mark on February 24, 2024. It’s a critical milestone to assess the overall progress and what lies ahead. We flew to Berlin for another in-depth and engaging conversation with Dr. Marina Miron of King’s College (London). We covered a wide range of topics including Ukraine’s 2023 counteroffensive (what went right/wrong), the key lessons learned, relative strengths and weaknesses, strategic and tactical factors, the rapid advances in drone warfare, NATO’s challenges and opportunities, PMCs and...
info_outlineThe world of cryptocurrency continues to draw a lot of interest as well as controversy. But it is time to go beyond sensational headlines for some clear-minded, expert analysis. What are the mechanics of the blockchain infrastructure? What does decentralization mean? How did the banking crisis influence crypto's emergence and how has crypto evolved over the years? What will drive mainstream adoption and which new innovations are on the horizon? In this episode of The Global List, we travel to England for an informative conversation with Prof. Christopher Carr, a Lecturer based at the University of Exeter, specializing in cryptography and blockchain technology.