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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.
March 19, 2026Africa Cup ControversyProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the controversial decision to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco, sparking outrage and debate across African football....more12minPlay
March 18, 2026Sri Lanka Energy ShortageProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Sri Lanka introducing a four-day workweek and other fuel-saving measures across Asia in response to rising oil prices and energy shortages caused by geopolitical conflict....more12minPlay
March 17, 2026Republic of Congo 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 Republic of Congo election, where long-time president Denis Sassou Nguesso is expected to stay in power despite growing challenges and economic issues....more12minPlay
March 16, 2026A German Philospher's LegacyProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the life and legacy of Jürgen Habermas, the influential German philosopher who shaped modern debates on democracy, communication, and citizen participation in politics....more12minPlay
March 13, 2026Chile's New PresidentProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about why Chile’s new president José Antonio Kast praises former dictator Augusto Pinochet and what it reveals about growing frustration with democracy....more12minPlay
March 12, 2026Spain Pardons 53 WomenProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Spain’s decision to pardon 53 women imprisoned under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco....more12minPlay
March 11, 2026Iran's Women FootballProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about the Iranian women’s football team seeking protection in Australia amid controversy....more13minPlay
March 10, 2026Guinea's 40 Political PartiesProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Guinea’s dissolution of 40 political parties, including its main opposition groups, in a move critics say pushes the country closer to one-party rule under President Mamady Doumbouya....more13minPlay
March 09, 2026Singapore's Order and RulesProf. 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 decision to frost mirrors in a busy walkway used by dancers, and the wider debate it sparked about order, rules, and public space in the city...more14minPlay
March 06, 2026Unification DissolutionProf. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about Japan’s court decision to uphold the dissolution of the Unification Church, a controversial religious movement founded by Sun Myung Moon...more12minPlay
FAQs about The World Deconstructed:How many episodes does The World Deconstructed have?The podcast currently has 340 episodes available.