If I Ruled the World by Gillian Burke

About If I Ruled the World by Gillian Burke

Welcome to an eye-opening bi-weekly podcast that shatters conventional wisdom and explores the world’s biggest questions. Join me as I dive deep into riveting conversations with brilliant scientists and experts, unlocking the secrets of profound systemic change and how to make it a reality.In a world inundated with reductive and polarising information, we’re here to dismantle misconceptions and disrupt the narratives perpetuated by sensationalised media. Together with my guests, I aim to slow things down from dizzying news-cycles and social media feeds, and create an informative, empowering and emotionally- charged experience for you. If you have an appetite for nuance, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for positive change - tune in, explore, and make a positive impact. Don’t miss a moment. Subscribe now on your preferred platform. Join the Discussion: Share your thoughts and ideas with us at podcast@gillianburkevoice.com.

Publisher

Gillian Burke

Category

science · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

17 Nov 2023

Latest episode

20 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Jul 2025

   40: I would MANDATE MILITARY CARBON REPORTING with Dr Benjamin Neimark

   Climate and War: Understanding the Intersection of the Military Sector and the Climate & Nature Crisis This episode delves into the challenging topic of carbon emissions and other environmental impacts of peacetime and wartime military activities. From the impact of burning fossils fuels, construction of military bases and the use of concrete, a high carbon-emitter material, in the construction of military bases as well as defensive and offensive structures. The discussion wi...

2. 

   27 Jun 2025

   39: I would END IMPUNITY with Cal Major

   Host Gillian Burke interviews ocean activist Cal Major about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, exploring feelings of helplessness and the silence of the environmental sector.

3. 

   20 Jun 2025

   38: I would DISMANTLE CAPITALISM with Grace Blakeley

   Economist Grace Blakeley discusses dismantling capitalism, addressing global inequality, and advocating for socialism as true democracy in a conversation with Gillian Burke, highlighting the need for community and collective action in this interview.

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

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15

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

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