The Next Stage podcast by Web Summit

The Next Stage podcast by Web Summit

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  • Ending mass incarceration with CNN's Van Jones

    The American judicial system is structurally racist, perpetuating an injustice within American society. Major criminal justice reform is needed, but how can it be achieved? 

    We are joined by Reform Alliance's president, Bob Pilon, and CEO, Van Jones, who will share how they have been working on giving a voice to the voiceless and freedom to the chained.


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    17 min
  • How to Thrive in the next normal

    Much has been said about the 'new normal', but what will our return to regular life look like? Has the narrative around 'peak performance' and productivity actually changed, or do old habits die hard? 

    Entrepreneur and wellness advocate Arianna Huffington shares the learnings that Thrive Global has gathered over the last few months.


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    21 min
  • Working from home with David Guetta

    In this fireside interview, international superstar David Guetta talks about producing music during the pandemic. 

    It’s been an incredible year for the DJ and producer, who has raised more than US$1.5 million in Covid-19 relief and has broken the Guinness World Record for the most-watched livestream on Facebook.


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    20 min
  • Misinformation in the age of coronavirus

    In the last few months, news has stepped into the sun as a global force for good, communicating the message on how we can stop spreading Covid-19. 

    The fight against fake news has taken on fresh significance in these trying times, but are we winning it?


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    18 min
  • Should Captain America be The President?

    At a crucial time in democratic history, these three speakers are doing what they can to make a difference. 

    Co-founders Mark Kassen, Joe Kiani and Captain America himself - Chris Evans - are here to talk about A Starting Point, their civic engagement video-based app that helps voters better understand the issues of the day.


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    33 min
  • In conversation with Margaret Atwood

    An in-depth conversation with one of the leading storytellers of our time - Margaret Atwood.

    Margaret’s enduring literary and cultural appeal has undoubtedly been rekindled in recent years with the incredible reception to Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. The television series adaptation brought her classic 1985 novel to a modern audience, and came at a critical juncture in global politics.


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    25 min
  • Serena Williams - Game, set, match.

    In this exclusive talk, design unicorn Away co-founder Jen Rubio and tennis legend Serena Williams discuss the power of collaboration in business, and winning leadership insights from their careers.


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    20 min
  • Liam Payne, Spotify & The Best Talk Ever

    Join popstar and One Directioner Liam Payne and Spotify's head of music, Marian Dicus, as they discuss music creation and distribution in 2020. 

    How are the role and expectations of the artist evolving? 

    What has been the effect on the music industry – and what will be the lasting legacy – of a year like no other?


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    27 min
  • In conversation with Paris Hilton

    Investor, reality star and heiress Paris Hilton talks about her life, career and plans for the future.

    While she’s known as the heiress to a hotel empire, much of her income comes from her retail businesses. With 50 stores worldwide and 19 product lines, sales have generated more than US$3 billion,  according to Forbes.

    Listen in as she spoke at Collision from Home 2020




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    18 min

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