# room discussion (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover room discussion. Page: Feed: --- ## [Regulation, Sweet Regulation: Protecting Consumers with Martijn Snoep](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomfordiscussion/episodes/Regulation--Sweet-Regulation-Protecting-Consumers-with-Martijn-Snoep-e3kvr0u) _2026-06-18 · Room for Discussion · Room for Discussion_ Grocery prices are increasing, Meta flaunts its dominant position on the market, and the Paramount acquisition of WarnerBros marks an era of massive media consolidation. It seems that companies hold all the power, but who can hold them accountable?Join us on 20th of May, 13:00-14:00 at the REC E-Hall for an interview with Martijn Snoep, Chairman of the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4d1e2c/podcast/play/121678302/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-18%2F3de2df3e-870a-5bd2-e236-e38ae3f000e0.m4a) ## [Talking Back and Looking Forward-- Prof. Kimberlé Crenshaw on Intersectionality](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomfordiscussion/episodes/Talking-Back-and-Looking-Forward---Prof--Kimberl-Crenshaw-on-Intersectionality-e3kvakb) _2026-06-18 · Room for Discussion · Room for Discussion_ Few academic concepts have travelled as far as intersectionality. Coined nearly four decades ago, it transformed how we think about race, gender, power, and inequality, while also becoming one of the most debated ideas of our time. We were thrilled to welcome Kimberlé Crenshaw, legal scholar, author of Backtalker: An American Memoir , co-founder of Critical Race Theory, and the person behind… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4d1e2c/podcast/play/121661515/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-18%2F154e333c-f4cd-fac1-1f99-a1b99751f3aa.mp3) ## [Promoting Peace or Power? With Paige Alexander, CEO of Carter Center](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomfordiscussion/episodes/Promoting-Peace-or-Power--With-Paige-Alexander--CEO-of-Carter-Center-e3kjhlu) _2026-06-10 · Room for Discussion · Room for Discussion_ Palestine, Sudan, Iran. Global conflicts dominate the headlines every day. But what does it actually take to build lasting peace? And who gets to decide what that peace looks like? Together with Paige Alexander, the CEO of the Carter Center , we explore the role of the international community in conflict resolution, democracy promotion, and the politics of peacebuilding. Founded by former US… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4d1e2c/podcast/play/121275518/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-10%2Fd47d72f7-d934-9c7e-ac9a-af11575ab4f5.m4a) ## [From Tulips to Turmoil: Ambassador Fatma Ceren Yazgan on Türkiye in Transition](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomfordiscussion/episodes/From-Tulips-to-Turmoil-Ambassador-Fatma-Ceren-Yazgan-on-Trkiye-in-Transition-e3k4v1o) _2026-05-31 · Room for Discussion · Room for Discussion_ With war at its doorstep, Türkiye is once again in the middle of geopolitical turmoil. Whether it’s the Syrian refugee crisis, the war in Gaza, or the closure of the strait of Hormuz, Türkiye has had to consistently re-balance and re-negotiate its partnerships. Turkish Ambassador H.E. Fatma Ceren Yazgan will join us to talk about how Türkiye does this in practice. With a long career as a high… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4d1e2c/podcast/play/120797688/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-31%2Fdb812351-10cb-346a-3b9b-3d19defa78b1.m4a) ## [When Germany Sneezes, Europe Catches a Cold - A Conversation with Economist Marcel Fratzscher](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomfordiscussion/episodes/When-Germany-Sneezes--Europe-Catches-a-Cold---A-Conversation-with-Economist-Marcel-Fratzscher-e3jlgn6) _2026-05-20 · Room for Discussion · Room for Discussion_ Germany has been Europe’s economic engine for quite some time, both its industrial powerhouse and fiscal anchor in times of deep uncertainty. While Southern Europe suffered deep recessions during the Eurocrisis, Germany maintained low unemployment and a massive trade surplus. After 5 years of economic stagnation induced by the Covid-19 pandemic, that role is now under strain. In a conversation… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4d1e2c/podcast/play/120291494/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-20%2Fb3a446ea-7b3d-89b3-8742-6e7c8ab0caff.m4a) ## [Balancing BRICS and Beyond: A conversation with Dutch Ambassador to South-Africa Joanne Doornewaard](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomfordiscussion/episodes/Balancing-BRICS-and-Beyond-A-conversation-with-Dutch-Ambassador-to-South-Africa-Joanne-Doornewaard-e3jkuh2) _2026-05-20 · Room for Discussion · Room for Discussion_ The relationship between the Netherlands and South Africa stretches back centuries, shaped by both painful history and meaningful cooperation. It includes dark chapters, such as the Netherlands’ role in using South Africa as part of the slave trade, but also moments of solidarity, including the Netherlands’ early opposition to apartheid and its current position as one of South Africa’s key… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4d1e2c/podcast/play/120272866/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-20%2F6c6937ef-3719-be0c-aa79-64545178fae4.mp3) ## [The Pursuit of More: Evan Osnos on Prosperity in China and the US](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomfordiscussion/episodes/The-Pursuit-of-More-Evan-Osnos-on-Prosperity-in-China-and-the-US-e3jjkmu) _2026-05-19 · Room for Discussion · Room for Discussion_ What happens when wealth does not just buy comfort, but an entirely different reality? When power does not mean responsibility anymore, but the option to escape all consequences? When ambition turns into status anxiety? From rural China to billionaire bunkers, Evan Osnos gets up close to people, telling bigger stories through human details. These stories trace how pursuit, aspiration and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4d1e2c/podcast/play/120230046/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-19%2Fbf359e11-0a52-6a5c-bf37-4b891c2ca900.mp3) ## [Sticking Up for the Human(ities): SSE President Lars Strannegård on Rethinking Education](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomfordiscussion/episodes/Sticking-Up-for-the-Humanities-SSE-President-Lars-Strannegrd-on-Rethinking-Education-e3jjkja) _2026-05-19 · Room for Discussion · Room for Discussion_ While the way we live has changed a lot in the last few years, the way we learn has remained largely the same. Our education systems have stagnated, relying on inflexible grading systems and standardized tests, as they need to conform to the demands of the job market. Is now the time for academia to adapt and implement a more holistic approach to learning? Professor Lars Strannegård, president of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4d1e2c/podcast/play/120229930/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-19%2F674d7860-e915-1070-226a-f44434f718cb.mp3) ## [A Tale of Two Americas (at War): Aviva Chomsky on Latin American History](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomfordiscussion/episodes/A-Tale-of-Two-Americas-at-War-Aviva-Chomsky-on-Latin-American-History-e3jjkh2) _2026-05-19 · Room for Discussion · Room for Discussion_ What does it mean when the United States bombs a neighboring country, seizes its president, and flies him to New York to face criminal charges? Days into 2026, US forces launched a dramatic operation in Venezuela, bombing targets in Caracas and capturing President Nicolás Maduro. Such flagrant violations of sovereignty and international law beget the questions: why does the US act this way in the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4d1e2c/podcast/play/120229858/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-19%2Fe5fa00fb-14d0-5ff4-558f-cc2d73f56e14.mp3) ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ja9KH1jr2hl4) _2026-05-19 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Marco Buti- On the Future of the EU](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomfordiscussion/episodes/Marco-Buti--On-the-Future-of-the-EU-e3j3rpj) _2026-05-15 · Room for Discussion · Room for Discussion_ Europe is entering a period of growing fragmentation. Rising defence pressures, economic stagnation, and geopolitical dependence are colliding at a moment when the European Union appears increasingly unable to act collectively. We welcome Marco Buti, former Director General for Economic and Financial Affairs at the European Commission and one of the key figures behind Europe’s response to the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/10d4d1e2c/podcast/play/119713011/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-15%2Fca05546b-fbca-aaf6-5894-2d1740ae2e91.mp3)