The Philosophy of Polar Exploration, with Erling Kagge and Razia Iqbal

The Philosophy of Polar Exploration, with Erling Kagge and Razia Iqbal

Erling Kagge, author of Philosophy for Polar Explorers, was the first man in history to reach all of the Earth's poles by foot – the North, the South, and the summit of Everest. In this interview with the BBC’s Razia Iqbal, he brings together the wisdom and expertise he has gained from the expeditions that have taken him to the limits of the earth and to the limits of human endurance. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How Can Football Shirts Explain Money, Power and Politics?

In today’s episode, journalist and author Joey D'Urso joins us to discuss the themes of his new book More Than A Shirt: How Football Shirts Explain Global Politics, Money and Power. D'Urso travelled a...

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How Geography Explains Our World, with Tim Marshall

How Geography Explains Our World, with Tim Marshall

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How will Trump’s tariff war impact the global economy? With Philip Coggan

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The Search for a Jewish Homeland in Texas, with Rachel Cockerell and James McAuley

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