RoPeCast

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Latest Episodes

131. Of Them and Us
July 16, 2020

After quite a while we throw another glimpse at the work of Prof Stephen Reicher, researcher of group behaviour at the University of St. Andrews. Roger continues to explain the key aspects illustrating them with Donald Trump's methods and success as a l

130. Of tweeting opinion
January 31, 2020

Roger is back in the studio to tackle the topic of Donald Trump's use of twitter together with RoPeCast technician Chris. Roger presents some interesting studies and analyses that show how Trump's usage of the social internet platform has evolved over tim

129. Of Tremendous Trump and Opportunity Obama
December 20, 2019

These days it seems everybody is talking about the impeachment process and party politics in the US. We are taking a big step back to look differently at the picture and approach two American presidents from an entirely different angle. Roger has read a

128. Of different perspectives on cultures
July 18, 2019

Ginny is back in the studio, but this time with Peter. He's presenting his personal take on the differences between German or European and US culture to her. Their views on things turn out to be rather contrary, particularly when it comes to boundaries a

127. A journey to the centre of the universe
March 10, 2019

Why not join Roger and his colleague Ginny on a journey to the centre of the universe? Ginny shares her impressions of what it's like when you first come to China as a westerner, when English eventually fails as lingua franca and so does standard Chinese

126. Of eastern people in the west
February 03, 2019

Some time back we dealt with English as a lingua franca. Today we are revisiting that topic with a narrower focus: Chinese students are travelling the world and attending western universities, in America, Britain and also Germany. Today's guest is Roger

125. Of leaving unions and the "backstop"
January 14, 2019

Roger's explanation of the finer points of the current Brexit situation continues. Today Peter will get an answer to his question from last episode: He'll finally get to know what the so-called "backstop" is actually about and why so many Brits consider

124. 100 days hence
January 02, 2019

Political language can sometimes be rather cryptic. Currently, that is definitely the case with all the issues surrounding the "Brexit". We will solve the problem ... Well, that is, we'll clear up the language-related parts. We leave politics and the Br

X15 - Redecorating for Christmas
December 22, 2018

After two busy but not overly productive months, the RoPeCast tech departments sends out apologies for a delay in production and some issues with the MP3 podlog. Roger and Peter wish you a pleasant and relaxing festive season.

Welcome to RoPeCast!
November 05, 2018

The name RoPeCast looks and sounds puzzling at first, but there are good reasons for using it, starting with the podcasters’ names: Roger and Peter. Find out who they are, and what they can offer you.