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**The Conversation Documentaries**

The Conversation Documentaries (formerly The Anthill) is podcast from The Conversation. Our documentary series cover everything from science to the environment, politics, culture and economics. We unearth new stories from the world of academia and talk to experts to shed light on some of the big questions of today. The Conversation is a not-for-profit independent media organisation and our journalists work with academics to help share their research knowledge with as many people as possible.

Latest Episodes:

India Tomorrow part 1: fake news and the battle for information Apr 09, 2019

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India Tomorrow part 1 explores how fake news and the battle for information shapes Indian society.

India Tomorrow podcast series from The Anthill – trailer Apr 02, 2019

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As the world's largest democracy heads to the polls, we explore the big issues facing India in a seven-part podcast series.

Anthill 33: an announcement – and a trip back to the future Mar 25, 2019

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An exciting announcement about upcoming plans – and we revisit an old favourite episode.

Anthill 32: the 'mother of all demos' when computers first got personal Dec 13, 2018

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It's been 50 years since the first prototype for the mouse was demonstrated in San Francisco. This the story of how it changed Silicon Valley – and the world.

Anthill 31: World War I remembered – podcast Nov 07, 2018

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A podcast on World War I – from a meeting between the three great war poets, to what happened to conscientious objectors in both Britain and Germany.

Anthill 30: Extremes Oct 17, 2018

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A podcast on extremes: from far-right politics, to life in conflict zones and the extreme weather of Australia.

Anthill 29: Inheritance Sep 12, 2018

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From wealth, to the natural world, to genes and intelligence, a podcast exploring the theme of inheritance.

Anthill 28: On nothing Aug 15, 2018

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A podcast all about nothing. From the importance of doing nothing to the ill-effects of time spent in solitary confinement and what nothing means in space.

Anthill 27: Confidence Jul 18, 2018

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A podcast about confidence – from how it works in our brains and whether it can get us ahead at work to how confidence tricksters fool people into falling for their scams.

Anthill 26: Twins Jun 14, 2018

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A podcast on twins, including why stereotypes about their relationship are so damaging, and why they are so useful to scientists.

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