Stuff Matters with Ed Conway
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Will the West ever be able to produce stuff again? (And other Qs answered by Ed)
August 16, 2026 · 24 minWhat’s next after decades of relentless globalisation? It’s top of mind for you - the Stuff Matters listeners - and most Western politicians. In this Q&A episode, Ed has a go at sketching out a path forward for the West. Find out how to…
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Trainers: An old pair of Nikes that altered history
July 26, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minEd has a theory. Did an unbranded pair of trainers from the '70s help trigger Western deindustrialisation and pave the way for Trump, Farage and - ultimately - China's economic dominance? Find out how to subscribe to our members club Sky…
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Howitzers: Medieval cannons and the supply chains of modern war
July 20, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minEd uncovers the surprising story of the howitzer – the artillery weapon that has dominated battlefields for hundreds of years, from Napoleon to Ukraine and forever changed the economics of war. But this isn't just the story of a big…
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More Stuff Matters: If fertility is falling, who is having children?
July 13, 2026 · 24 minWe're unlocking an episode of More Stuff Matters before coming back with more new episodes! In the main episode, Ed explored the mystery of falling birth rates through child car booster seats. In this bonus, he takes the conversation…
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Car seats: The mystery of our depopulating planet
July 5, 2026 · 57 minWhat if bulky children’s car safety seats are a clue to one of the biggest changes in human history – the reason people aren't having kids anymore? Ed Conway investigates. Become a Sky News Insider! You can listen to Stuff Matters…
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Bananas: Is it the end of our favourite fruit?
June 28, 2026 · 56 minIt's a story that spans continents and centuries, taking in corporate empires and CIA-backed coups and it's all about bananas. Could Britain's favourite fruit be wiped out? Find out how to subscribe to our members club Sky News Insider…
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AirPods: Why's everyone fighting over the mysterious elements inside?
June 21, 2026 · 1 hr 0 minThat satisfying snap when you close an AirPods case is powered by one of the most important materials in the modern world. To listen without ads, get new episodes a week early, exclusive bonus episodes and much more, become a Sky News…
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LEDs: How a little blue light changed the world
June 14, 2026 · 54 minA flashing wristband at an NFL game sends Ed Conway down an unexpected economic rabbit hole. To listen without ads, get new episodes a week early, exclusive bonus episodes and much more, become a Sky News Insider. Find out more and…