{"id":11412,"date":"2026-05-05T16:03:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/?p=11412"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:03:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:03:19","slug":"doha-debates-podcast-examines-the-global-questions-shaping-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/doha-debates-podcast-examines-the-global-questions-shaping-society\/","title":{"rendered":"Doha Debates Podcast Examines the Global Questions Shaping Society"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span lang=\"EN\">Weekly Tuesday releases from January 6 through June 2 extend conversations from Doha Debates\u2019 flagship debates and global town halls<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Qatar Foundation\u2019s Doha Debates continues the rollout of its weekly Doha Debates Podcast episodes, airing every Tuesday through June 2. Since launching on January 6, the season has brought leading global thinkers into direct conversation on the defining questions of our time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content  content-justify \">\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">The Doha Debates Podcast extends themes first explored in Doha Debates\u2019 flagship debates and town halls, offering deeper, sustained exchanges that connect disciplines, regions and worldviews through open, truth-seeking dialogue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">The latest episode, \u201cDo conspiracy theories have any value?\u201d, moderated by\u00a0<b>Dareen Abughaida<\/b>, brings together\u00a0<b>Heather Berlin<\/b>,\u00a0<b>Alex Berenson<\/b>,\u00a0<b>Nuurrianti Jalli<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>Andrea Kitta<\/b>\u00a0to examine the growing influence of conspiracy theories, misinformation and so-called \u201cfake news\u201d in shaping public discourse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Conspiracy theories used to be dismissed as paranoid fringe thinking. But in recent years, they\u2019ve migrated to the mainstream. Claims about election meddling, public health and the deep state circulate on the internet and are even repeated by government officials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">This episode asks whether conspiracy theories have any actual value in a world where uncertainty is high and institutional accountability is low. Do they only make the spread of misinformation and disinformation worse? Or are they a way for people to express real suspicion toward systems that often feel hidden or unaccountable?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Heather Berlin points to the cognitive roots of conspiracy thinking, explaining, \u201cSuch narratives are inherently appealing because they create a sense of order and closure, making complex or uncertain realities feel coherent and understandable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Nuurrianti Jalli highlights the role of digital platforms in amplifying and sustaining these narratives, noting, \u201cConspiracy-driven content fuels engagement on these platforms, directly contributing to their advertising revenue.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Upcoming episodes this season cover themes including social justice movements, resistance, contemporary art, childlessness and football, each exploring how cultural, social and political shifts are reshaping societies and identities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Additional debates will continue to examine how information ecosystems, media narratives and emerging technologies are influencing public opinion, trust and collective identity in an increasingly complex global landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\">Together, the season reflects Doha Debates\u2019 commitment to creating space for thoughtful, truth-seeking dialogue\u2014where complex issues can be explored with depth, nuance and a diversity of perspectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weekly Tuesday releases from January 6 through June 2 extend conversations from Doha Debates\u2019 flagship debates and global town halls Qatar Foundation\u2019s Doha Debates continues the rollout of its weekly Doha Debates Podcast episodes, airing every Tuesday through June 2. 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