The World Deconstructed

The World Deconstructed

By Arirang RadioNews
Download on the App Store

The World Deconstructed episodes

  • Arcadia Mayor Resignation

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang resigning after being charged as a Chinese foreign agent.

    12 min
  • Scientology Speedrun

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the viral “Scientology speedrun” trend, why it exploded on social media, and the debate over whether it is protest, prank culture, or harmful spectacle.

    12 min
  • Reform UK's Rise

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Labour’s election losses, Reform UK’s rise, and the growing pressure on Keir Starmer.

    15 min
  • Leftist Intellectuals

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about why many intellectuals and academics are drawn toward left-wing politics and socialism, exploring theories about status, incentives, capitalism, and the role of intellectuals in shaping society.

    11 min
  • Singapore's Caning

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Singapore’s new rules allowing caning as a last resort punishment for male students who commit serious offences like bullying, within the broader global debate over corporal punishment in schools.

    15 min
  • Belief Shaping Lives

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about how our beliefs shape our behavior, influence our health and lifespan, and can be consciously changed to improve our lives and achieve better outcomes.

    13 min
  • Amsterdam Advertising Ban

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Amsterdam’s ban on meat and fossil fuel advertising and what it means for climate policy and consumer behavior.

    14 min
  • Zambia's Human Rights Conference

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Zambia cancelling a major human rights conference, sparking concerns over censorship and political control.

    14 min
  • Criminalization of Journalism

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the global decline of press freedom to its lowest level in 25 years, the increasing criminalization of journalism, and the political, legal, and security factors driving this trend worldwide.

    15 min
  • King Charles' Address to Congress

    Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about King Charles III’s address to Congress, focusing on easing tensions, alliances, and key messages.

    14 min

About The World Deconstructed

From the publisher's feed

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…