Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Former Prime Minister of Denmark and ex-CEO of Save the Children, experienced in international development and humanitarian issues; guest to discuss global poverty, debt relief and the Be Hope campaign.
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Sep 21, 2025 • 33min
209. Why We Can’t Abandon The World’s Poor
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Prime Minister of Denmark and ex-CEO of Save the Children, discusses the urgent need to combat global poverty despite daunting challenges. She emphasizes the importance of hope, focusing on the alarming 20% progress towards Sustainable Development Goals. The conversation highlights Africa’s entrenched poverty due to conflict and inequality, alongside geopolitics affecting aid. Thorning-Schmidt shares innovative debt relief strategies, aiming to balance accountability while supporting the world's poorest nations.
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Jul 7, 2024 • 1h 1min
84. Denmark's former PM on the power of centrist politics, fighting misogyny, and joining the Kinnock empire (Helle Thorning-Schmidt)
Denmark's former Prime Minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, joins the hosts to discuss uniting extreme ideologies, impact of small countries on global politics, and reminiscing on New Labour influence. They explore challenges of modernizing a party, facing misogyny in politics, and the importance of understanding diverse backgrounds. The conversation delves into Brexit's emotional impact, rise of populism, and the dual impact of social media. They touch on transgender rights, parenting, and even pistachio ice cream.
