Stuff Matters with Ed Conway

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Topics: Documentary · News Commentary

No. 170 in Society & CultureNew

We tell the hidden stories of the objects around you. Bananas, trainers, AirPods - they all reveal something about the modern world. Our hope is you’ll never look at stuff the same again. Hosted by Ed Conway.

Latest episodeWill the West ever be able to produce stuff again? (And other Qs answered by Ed)August 16, 2026 · 24 min

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Latest episodes

1. Will the West ever be able to produce stuff again? (And other Qs answered by Ed)August 16, 2026 · 24 min
2. Trainers: An old pair of Nikes that altered historyJuly 26, 2026 · 71 min
3. Howitzers: Medieval cannons and the supply chains of modern warJuly 20, 2026 · 62 min
4. More Stuff Matters: If fertility is falling, who is having children?July 13, 2026 · 24 min
5. Car seats: The mystery of our depopulating planetJuly 5, 2026 · 57 min
6. Bananas: Is it the end of our favourite fruit?June 28, 2026 · 56 min
7. AirPods: Why's everyone fighting over the mysterious elements inside?June 21, 2026 · 60 min
8. LEDs: How a little blue light changed the worldJune 14, 2026 · 54 min
9. What is Stuff Matters?May 27, 2026 · 2 min

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