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Join our insightful conversation with professor, columnist, and renowned social commentator David Tizzard, as he offers a comprehensive analysis of global news and events, breaking them down country b... more
FAQs about The World Deconstructed:How many episodes does The World Deconstructed have?The podcast currently has 340 episodes available.
April 16, 2026Sudan WarProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Sudan’s war, recent atrocities, and efforts to address its growing humanitarian crisis....more13minPlay
April 15, 2026Benin's Presidential ElectionProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the Srebrenica Genocide after 30 years and the denial surrounding it while bones emerge....more13minPlay
April 14, 2026Hungary's ElectionProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Hungary’s election, where Péter Magyar won a landslide victory that ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule and signaled a major political shift toward reform and closer ties with Europe....more13minPlay
April 13, 2026Ireland's Fuel CrisisProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Ireland’s deepening fuel crisis, as protests and blockades cause shortages, disrupt transport, and force the government to hold emergency cabinet talks....more12minPlay
April 10, 2026Evolution of TimekeepingProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the evolution of timekeeping—from ancient base-60 systems and early civilizations to modern atomic clocks, and how our current system of hours, minutes, and seconds came to be....more12minPlay
April 09, 2026Taiwan and ChinaProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visiting China to promote reconciliation and dialogue amid rising cross-strait tensions....more13minPlay
April 08, 2026India Gender EqualityProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about India’s Supreme Court reviewing its 2018 decision allowing women into the Sabarimala temple and considering broader questions about women’s rights and religious practices....more13minPlay
April 07, 2026Yakult Social CareProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about how Yakult delivery women in Japan help combat loneliness among the country’s aging population by providing not just probiotic drinks, but also routine, companionship, and informal social care....more13minPlay
April 06, 2026Germany Military ServiceProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Germany’s new military service law and the debate over conscription, security, and personal freedom....more12minPlay
April 03, 2026World's Oldest TortoiseProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about how Jonathan, the world’s oldest tortoise, became the victim of a viral crypto scam falsely reporting his death on Saint Helena....more11minPlay
FAQs about The World Deconstructed:How many episodes does The World Deconstructed have?The podcast currently has 340 episodes available.