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Intelligence Squared

The Elders, with Jimmy Carter, Mary Robinson and Desmond Tutu: Part 2

Intelligence Squared

Intelligence Squared

News Commentary, Arts, News, Society & Culture

4.21.2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

The second part of our conversation from 2012 with The Elders, a coalition of world leaders and figureheads freed from the constraints of office whose wealth of experience can open doors at the highest level. In this episode, our panel made up of former US president Jimmy Carter, Mary Robinson – the first female president of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights – and South African religious leader and activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu, reflect on issues such as the ethics of drone warfare, global human rights, the future of NATO and more. Hosting the discussion, which still feels timely today, is the broadcaster Jon Snow. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be.  Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us @intelligence2.  And if you’d like to get ad-free access to all Intelligence Squared podcasts, including exclusive bonus content, early access to new episodes and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared today for just £4.99, or the equivalent in your local currency .  Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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I mean, Sirling, and today I'm at a McCain Potato Field.

0:04.0

Being chased by a massive wasp!

0:06.0

It's just a lady bird, Ian.

0:08.0

Well, it had a real wasp in her J.

0:10.0

Why are they here?

0:12.0

Well, we plot wildflowers to help encourage wildlife, like birds and insects.

0:16.0

So, we eat McCain chips. I'm helping do some good.

0:19.0

Yeah, exactly. You're supporting the move to regenerative farming.

0:22.0

Okay, this time it's definitely a wasp. My life's in danger.

0:25.0

Ian, that's a butterfly.

0:27.0

McCain, let's all check in.

0:34.0

Hi, I'm Bella Soames, producer at Intelligent Squared.

0:38.0

Here at Intelligent Squared, we know that when great minds meet, magic happens.

0:43.0

The right conversation can inspire, enlighten, and change the way we think.

0:47.0

We've been creating some of that magic with our friends at Chanel.

0:50.0

Chanel connects. The Arts and Culture podcast is back for its third season.

0:55.0

Each episode brings together global thought leaders, artists, and creators.

0:59.0

And in each episode, they explore a different and fascinating theme,

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like the intersection of technology and imagination, fact and fiction in autobiography,

1:08.0

the power of collectives, cinematic inspiration, and more.

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Chanel connects pairs two visionaries working at the top of their fields

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and gives listeners a backstage pass to the intimate conversations that unfold.

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