The Next Stage podcast by Web Summit

Renowned political commentator and democrat Brian Tyler Cohen explains to us what it means to be a progressive, and why this is the right way to do politics.

Join Midas Lister, Initialized Capital founder and YouTube content creator Garry Tan as he talks to Ben Gilbert, creator and host of Acquired podcast and managing director of PSL Ventures, about the value of owning your own media stream.

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Renowned political commentator and republican Bill Kristol shares with us what it means to be a genuine conservative, and why he believes it is the right way to do politics.

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Disinformation is not a new problem. However, with the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine so crucial for a return to normality, any disinformation about it is especially dangerous. 

Chelsea Clinton joins us to discuss the work she is doing with the Clinton Foundation to combat this disinformation and make sure we all get vaccinated and back to normal.

As we hurtle towards economic instability, it is more important now than ever that banks and fintechs put their differences aside and learn how to work together. 

Don't miss these major traditional and digital banks discussing why collaboration is better than competition.

“Cancel culture.” “Woke.” – these terms have become a core part of the modern lexicon. But have things gone too far? Join Vivek Ramaswamy and Brian Tyler Cohen as they debate.

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It has been a big year in the podcasting world. 

What was an indie niche has exploded into the mainstream, with big tech and traditional media companies looking for a slice of the action. So how will the industry adapt to these changes and new players? And can the medium maintain the charm and intimacy that made it what it is today? 

In this fireside, hear from Erik Diehn, CEO of Stitcher – a media company that specialises in the creation, distribution, and monetisation of podcasts – as he stands at the edge of a brave new world for audio.

Covid-19 has had a major impact on so many industries, but none more so than travel. As we slowly begin to emerge from the pandemic, listen to Booking.com chairwoman Gillian Tans on the worldwide appetite for travel. 

The human brain is a new frontier for technology, but will human augmentation lead to a loss of humanity? 

With  Bryan Johnson, Professor Simon Evetts and Laurie Segall

Brittany Kaiser will discuss what the future of big tech will look like in the USA under Biden. 

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