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The Realist Lens - For Researchers Who Keep It Real
by Alejandro Arguelles Bullon
Today: #43 in Education, Ireland on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts | Pocket Casts | Castbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | #43 | #45 | #39 | #40 |
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About the show
The Realist Lens is a podcast that makes realist evaluation and synthesis accessible and easy to follow. Through relaxed conversations with expert guests, students, and practitioners, we explore key realist concepts like mechanisms, context, and outcomes. Whether you're new to realist approaches or more experienced, this podcast offers practical insights, real-world examples, and thoughtful reflections to support your learning and curiosity—one conversation at a time.