Conversation Changers
Episodes
The Mirage of Diplomacy: Navigating the New Phase of the Iran Conflict with Aaron David Miller
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is the war in Iran truly shifting from the battlefield to the negotiating table, or are we witnessing a sophisticated diplomatic ruse?In this episode ...
Peace Through Power: The Pragmatic Origins of the UN with Lukas Haynes
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conversation Changers, host Eric Olander is joined by Lukas Haynes, a Salzburg Global Fellow and author of the provocative new book...
The Radical Science of Flexible Thinking with Leor Zmigrod
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are our political beliefs hard-wired into our biology?In the season two premiere of Conversation Changers, host Eric Olander sits down with Leor Zmigr...
Navigating the New Frontier of AI and Creativity with Micaela Mantegna
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“The problem is not that AI is taking your job, the problem is that AI is taking your income… it’s a problem about redistribution of wealth.” ...
Science, Power, and the Future of Global Cooperation with Eric Maskin
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when economic expertise meets political upheaval?In this episode of Conversation Changers, Nobel Prize–winning economist Eric Maskin si...
AI's Impact on Education and Creativity with Jasvin Bhasin
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of Conversation Changers, host Eric Olander sits down with tech philosopher and engineer Jasvin Bhasin to explore on...
Using AI to Solve Bias and Preserve Ancestral Knowledge with Malik Afegbua
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the next frontier of artificial intelligence wasn't about the future but about reclaiming the past? Nigerian artist, filmmaker, and creati...
Africa at the Centre: Rethinking Conservation with Kaddu Sebunya
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kaddu Sebunya, CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation, joins Salzburg Global President & CEO Martin Weiss to challenge how the world thinks about ...
China and the Great Reckoning with Kaiser Kuo
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“We have to stop asking, ‘What does China want?’ and start reckoning with what it actually is.” — Kaiser KuoSalzburg Global’s podcast seri...
Navigating the Misinformation Maze with Tina Purnat
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salzburg Global’s podcast series Conversation Changers brings the spirit of dialogue, openness, and innovation that defines Salzburg Global to audie...
The Shifting Balance of Power in Europe with Steven Erlanger
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Conversation Changers our President and CEO Martin Weiss sits down with Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for the...
Pilot: Introducing Conversation Changers
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To launch Conversation Changers, Eric Olander speaks with Martin Weiss, our President and Chief Executive Officer, to reflect on Salzburg Global’s ...
Conversation Changers (Trailer)
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Change begins with conversation.For over 75 years, Salzburg Global has brought together diverse voices at Schloss Leopoldskron to tackle the world’s...