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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 290 episodes available.
January 16, 2026Elephants in AfricaProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about elephants: their biology, cultural significance, and the very different conservation challenges they face across Africa....more16minPlay
January 15, 2026European Sauna TrendProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Aufguss, a theatrical European sauna ritual blending heat, scent, music, and performance that’s spreading worldwide....more12minPlay
January 14, 2026Cyprus EU PresidencyProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Cyprus’s EU presidency, its ongoing national division, and what this reveals about power, leadership, and credibility in Europe...more14minPlay
January 13, 2026Durian's PowerProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the durian — Southeast Asia’s most divisive fruit — and how China’s soaring demand has turned premium varieties like Malaysia’s Musang King, dubbed the ‘Hermès of durians’...more11minPlay
January 12, 2026The Appeal of GreenlandProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the strategic importance of Greenland, its history of foreign interest, and why US attention has intensified in the Arctic today....more13minPlay
January 09, 2026Cambodia's Scam MastermindProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Cambodia’s extradition of alleged scam mastermind Chen Zhi to China, highlighting his role in a vast cryptocurrency fraud operation...more12minPlay
January 08, 2026NHS use of PsilocybinProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the debate over whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms (psilocybin) as a treatment for depression, weighing promising clinical evidence against safety concerns and legal restrictions....more11minPlay
January 07, 2026Italy's Christmas TraditionProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about how long Christmas really lasts around the world, and why in Italy it doesn’t end until La Befana arrives on January 6th...more12minPlay
January 06, 2026NZ Health Portal CyberattackProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about a major cyberattack on New Zealand’s largest patient health portal, putting thousands at risk of identity theft and blackmail....more12minPlay
January 05, 2026Colombia Amidst Maduro RemovalProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the regional fallout from Nicolás Maduro’s removal in Venezuela, focusing on why Colombia faces heightened risks from violence, refugee flows, and strained relations with the United States.”...more13minPlay
FAQs about The World Deconstructed:How many episodes does The World Deconstructed have?The podcast currently has 290 episodes available.