@JasonHosken

I make @TheEconomist's science and tech podcast, Babbage

 London, England
Joined June 2011
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I enjoyed my conversation with Ugur Sahin of @BioNTech_Group about what lies ahead this year for mRNA medicines. I hope you will too.
The Economist
@TheEconomist5 Jan 2023
How will mRNA vaccines keep up with new variants of the coronavirus? BioNTech co-founder Ugur Sahin talks to @natashaloder on “Babbage”, our podcast on science and technology econ.st/3WO7nfa
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Here’s ten of our favourite episodes from 2022, with @alokjha @kncukier @hannahmmarinho @NicoRaufast
The Economist
@TheEconomist30 Dec 2022
Got some time on your hands? Dive into a few of our favourite “Babbage” podcasts of 2022 econ.st/3vsCEII
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It was such a pleasure to work with @JasonHosken to make this podcast show happen and showcase incredible #T1Dresearch on such a huge platform. Listen to the latest episode of @TheEconomist’s science podcast to learn how we are surging towards a cure for #Type1Diabetes. – at Islington, London
Breakthrough T1D UK
@BT1DUK30 Nov 2022
JDRF on @TheEconomist podcast! 🎙️⭐ Our experts take a deep dive into how @JDRF is powering immunology and beta cell #research towards a cure for #Type1Diabetes. economist.com/t1d-pod. Available to listen on all streaming services. #T1D #GBDoc
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Can type-1 diabetes be cured? Our “Babbage” podcast investigates, with host @alokjha and producer @JasonHosken econ.st/3AVDd0y
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Spoiler alert: it’s not the vaccine. Most of them never even had the vaccine. They’re too young. Listen for brilliant detective work from @kncukier 🕵️‍♂️
The Economist
@TheEconomist9 Aug 2022
What is causing the mysterious outbreak of hepatitis in children? @kncukier investigates why the recent spike in cases could be linked to covid lockdowns, on our science and technology podcast “Babbage” econ.st/3vTjmMW
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Kenneth Cukier@kncukier27 Jul 2022
Amazingly embarrassed that my impromptu chatter in a mic to producer @JasonHosken led to the top and tail of this week's podcast - with my confessions about my waistline and dieting exposed to all. Luckily, the rest of @alokjha's show was fabulous!
The Economist
@TheEconomist27 Jul 2022
“Personalised nutrition tries to give people advice on what they should emphasise in their diets.” Our health-care correspondent tries out the technology enabling the future of diets, on our “Babbage” podcast econ.st/3PFXVXA
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This is one of the first images released from the James Webb Space Telescope’s mission. Ahead of the launch last year, our “Babbage” podcast explored how the $10bn project would provide a new look at the cosmos econ.st/3RFQJfN
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This was an amazing story to work on with @JasonHosken. Ketamine can be transformative for some patients with depression. But there are risks and concerns as the off label use of generic ketamine becomes more popular.
The Economist
@TheEconomist15 Jun 2022
“My head started to feel clearer and lighter. It just wasn’t quite as gloomy.” Rory, who regularly visits a ketamine clinic, tells @natashaloder about his experiences of using the drug as an antidepressant, on our “Babbage” podcast econ.st/3OiyIRQ
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Gilead Amit@gileadamit2 Jun 2022
The idea for the piece emerged from conversations with a lot of fascinating, passionate scientists who were very generous with their time. I'm particularly grateful to @peixotors and Keri O'Neil @floridaaquarium for also coming on our Babbage podcast economist.com/podcasts/2022/… (3/5)

How can corals withstand ever-warming seas?

Our science and technology podcast. This week, we explore how scientists are trying to harness the properties of heat-resistant corals to revive reefs.

economist.com
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So incredibly bleak. Hard to find the right words. Audio journalism at its best from @kgittleson and @willhenrywarren
William Warren@willhenrywarren25 Mar 2022
"I'm just hoping this is not the last time I'm looking at these streets." Bleak audio diaries from a city on front line in Ukraine. Listen to our third update from Dmytro below. Very proud to have worked on this one.
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On “Babbage”, with @kncukier: - Will web3 reinvent the internet business? - What is the technology behind the idea? - Is decentralising the web really desirable? econ.st/3rDNoTg
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Britain’s public body advising the NHS announced that people with mild depression in England should be offered therapy before medication. On our “Babbage” podcast we explore the development of cognitive behavioural therapy by the late Aaron Beck econ.trib.al/U24j1Ai
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So proud of you, Rosie! Cant wait to hear what you produce
Blanchard House@BlanchardTweets17 Nov 2021
"Journalists and producers from top UK outlets including Economist, Times and BBC have formed a new podcast and IP pipeline, Blanchard House, with $1 million seed investment and a partnership with “The Shrink Next Door”'s Joe Nocera" variety.com/2021/biz/news/bl… @opinion_joe @Variety

Top Producers Launch Podcast, IP Incubator Blanchard House (EXCLUSIVE)

Blanchard House has already tapped Joe Nocera, writer and host of hit podcast turned limited series, 'The Shrink Next Door,' to present.

variety.com
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“It really attacks us throughout various stages of our lives.” @audreydenazelle, environmental-policy expert at @imperialcollege, explains the impact that air pollution has on human health. Listen to “Babbage” econ.trib.al/rVe70hS
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Thanks to @AlisonWoollard for being a star biology teacher!
Podcasts from The Economist@EconomistPods10 Sep 2021
On “Babbage”, with @kncukier: - How organisms are organised - Using stem cells to treat genetic diseases - And why there is still debate about the origin of our species econ.trib.al/NqV7JMU
A joy to make this episode with @shashj 🕵️‍♂️
The Economist
@TheEconomist14 Aug 2021
On “Babbage” - @EliotHiggins of @bellingcat and @mhanham explain how they use open-source technology - @AmyZegart of @Stanford on how OSINT disrupts statecraft - @JohnBrennan, ex-director of the @CIA on how open-source techniques affect secret intelligence econ.st/3yF8q4W
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I stand by my comments.
Kenneth Cukier@kncukier23 Jul 2021
Recording this week's Babbage podcast for @EconomistPods and my wise and plainspoken producer @JasonHosken can't help but place editorial comments about my character in the script...! 😘
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Very proud to have been shortlisted with @natashaloder @TheEconomist Congrats to the excellent winners
ABSW@absw8 Jul 2021
Replying to @absw @christinagiles @madlendavies @rosafurneaux @ben_stockton @Ben_du_Preez @TBIJ @IBMResearch @ben_deighton @SciDevNet @fgodlee @bmj_latest @nigelpraities @PJOnline_News
Our @royalsociety Audio Award list: @philipcball and @ for @BBCRadio4; @Kevin_Fong @AndrewLuckBaker and @scirad for @bbcworldservice @natashaloder and @JasonHosken for @EconomistRadio; @DimitriHoutart, A-M Bullock and @tomheapmedia for @CostingTheEarth #abswawards21
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Microplastics are everywhere. Can tech help? My latest for @digitalplanet on @bbcworldservice. With @MicroPlastic101 and @Tyre_Collective
BBC Digital Planet@digitalplanet8 Jul 2021
Pollution from tyres is a big problem. @JasonHosken reports on how tyres from electric vehicles emit harmful microplastics into the air. He’s been speaking to experts from @Tyre_Collective working to capture them. thetyrecollective.com/

The Tyre Collective

The Tyre Collective is a clean-tech start-up spearheading the capture and monitoring of tyre wear, accelerating the shift towards true zero-emission mobility.

thetyrecollective.com
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Protecting #women from online abuse - 4 #BigTech companies commit to help - @snazzyazzy from @webfoundation and @arzugeybulla. Pacemakers that dissolve in the body @NorthwesternU + tech to capture microplastics from car tyres @Tyre_Collective @JasonHosken bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct1ls…

BBC World Service - Digital Planet, Big tech platforms to protect women online

For the first time four of the Big tech platforms are committing to protect women online

bbc.co.uk
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