Ways to Change the World with Krishnan Guru-Murthy

Apr 03 2025 99 ep. 35 mins 5.2k
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How can you change the world? Join Krishnan Guru-Murthy and his guest of the week as they explore the big ideas influencing how we think, act and live.

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Mar 12 2025 37 mins  
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Feb 17 2025 58 mins  
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