Episodes 5
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Format
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Hosting
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About This Podcast

In Stuff Matters, Ed Conway takes an object, cracks it open and reveals the world shaping forces hidden inside. Each episode follows a trail of ideas that stretches beyond the object itself, uncovering far reaching economic powers that shape how we live. Along the way, Ed meets fascinating characters, from brilliant inventors to Latin American revolutionaries. He dives into their personal stories and reveals how they’ve changed the course of industries and economies. Because when you look closely enough, even the simplest things turn out to matter more than you think.

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Recent Episodes

What can the West do to catch up on rare earths?

Jun 14, 2026 26m Bonus

The world needs rare earths. Lots of them.They are essential for everything from our electric vehicles and wind turbines to smartphones and military technology. As demand surges, governments and…

AirPods: How the super-elements inside our tech shifted the global order

Jun 14, 2026 57m

That satisfying snap when you close an AirPods case is powered by one of the most important materials in the modern world.Hidden inside are tiny magnets made from rare earth elements: obscure…

From LEDs to AI: The next Jevons paradox?

Jun 14, 2026 28m Bonus

In this Sky News Insider bonus episode, Ed takes the ideas of the Jevons Paradox one step further.Why is electricity demand in the US surging again for the first time in over 20 years? And what…

LEDs: How a little blue light changed the world

Jun 14, 2026 53m

A flashing wristband at an NFL game sends Ed Conway down an unexpected economic rabbit hole.LEDs were supposed to be one of the great technological and environmental success stories: a revolutionary…

What is Stuff Matters?

Jun 05, 2026 1m Trailer

In Stuff Matters, Ed Conway takes an object, cracks it open and reveals the world shaping forces hidden inside.Each episode follows a trail of ideas that stretches beyond the object itself,…

Welcome to Stuff Matters

May 19, 2026 0m Trailer

In Stuff Matters, Ed Conway takes an object, cracks it open and reveals the world shaping forces hidden inside.Each episode follows a trail of ideas that stretches beyond the object itself,…

Welcome to Electoral Dysfunction Insider

Apr 22, 2026 0m Trailer

This is Sky News Insider for Electoral Dysfunction.As members of Sky News Insider, you’ll get all the regular content from Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman as they unravel the Westminster…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Stuff Matters Insider have?

Stuff Matters Insider has published 5 episodes since June 2026, covering topics in Documentary, News.

Is Stuff Matters Insider still active?

Stuff Matters Insider is currently highly active with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 41m.

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