How do we solve the world's biggest challenges? From climate change to inequality; the rise of big tech and rapid changes in how we live and work. Radio Davos talks to the people who have the ideas, the passion and the power to make change happen in a way that benefits all of us.
What this show covers
geopoliticsLeadershiptradeChinafuture of workAI and jobsdata centresAI energy usepower systemselectricity demandenergy securityGlobal Southgreen energyglobal economybond yields
What listeners will find here
Why electricity demand is surging—and what smarter grids and data centres can do
Electricity demand is rising fast as geopolitical shocks disrupt fossil fuel supply chains and AI-driven data centres consume more power. This episode looks at the strain on power systems and explores how data centres could support, rather than destabilize, local grids.
Adam Tooze argues the green energy shift has passed the point of no return
Green energy, geopolitics, and trade collide in this conversation with Adam Tooze. He argues that shocks to fossil fuel supply chains and cheap Chinese renewables are accelerating an unstoppable transition, while also exploring Europe-China trade tensions, development in the Global South, and a neglected global threat.
Why bond yields are back in the spotlight for the global economy
Bond yields and interest rates are the focus here, with EY Chief Economist Gregory Daco unpacking what they signal about inflation, central banks and the wider global outlook. The episode also explores why more economists now expect stability rather than a downturn.
Why low-emission industry is becoming a competitive strategy, not just a cost
Heavy industry decarbonization is often framed as paying a green premium, but this episode argues the business case is shifting. Leaders from LanzaTech, Oberon Fuels, Khosla Ventures and the First Movers Coalition discuss competitiveness, supply chains and future markets.
How students can turn AI-era job uncertainty into opportunity
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the jobs market for today’s undergraduates, raising big questions about how to plan a career. Arun Sundararajan of NYU Stern explores why this moment may feel overwhelming for some young people, yet open up major opportunities for others.
