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It’s not that simple

Hosted by Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos · business · EN-US

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It’s not that simple is a podcast by Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation dedicated to major interviews with international personalities linked to politics, economy and society. Conducted by renowned journalist Pedro Mendonça Pinto, the conversations with our special guests aim to demystify and simplify some of the most fascinating and relevant topics of our time. They will be objective, frontal, informal and informed dialogues to clarify why some issues «are not that simple». The Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation was founded in 2009 by Alexandre Soares dos Santos and his family to study the country’s major hindrances and bring them to the attention of the Portuguese people.The Foundation’s mission is to promote and expand the objective knowledge of Portugal today, thereby helping to develop society, strengthen the rights of citizens and improve public institutions and to cooperate in endeavours to identify, study and resolve society's problems.The Foundation is independent of p

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What is It’s not that simple about?

It’s not that simple is a podcast by Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation dedicated to major interviews with international personalities linked to politics, economy and society. Conducted by renowned journalist Pedro Mendonça Pinto, the conversations with our special guests aim to demystify and simplify some of the most fascinating and relevant topics of our time.

Who hosts It’s not that simple?

It’s not that simple is hosted by Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos. The show has published 49 episodes to date.

What has It’s not that simple covered recently?

Recent episodes include "INTERNATIONAL CORRUPTION, with Ricardo Soares de Oliveira" (16 December 2025, 35 minutes), "GENETICS, with Alfonso Martínez Arias" (25 November 2025, 40 minutes), and "INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM, with Mariana van Zeller" (14 October 2025, 34 minutes).

How often does It’s not that simple publish?

It’s not that simple publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 49 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on It’s not that simple?

Booking probability for It’s not that simple is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. It’s not that simple requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. It’s not that simple's contact route on record: verified email.

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Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos hosts It’s not that simple, a business podcast with 49 episodes published.

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  • Dec 16, 202535 minS0

    <p>The received wisdom often views corruption as a domestic problem, internal within each country. However, Ricardo Soares de Oliveira, professor of Political Science at CERI–Sciences Po, challenges this view, arguing...

  • Nov 25, 202540 minS0

    <p>For decades, we believed DNA held all the answers. But biologist Alfonso Martínez Arias offers a different view: «Genetics is simple, the problem is thinking it’s the answer to who we are».</p><p><br></p><p>In this...

  • Oct 14, 202534 minS0

    <p>How far should a reporter go in search of the truth? Investigative journalism demands time, resources, and risk. In this episode of «It's not that simple», with journalist Mariana van Zeller, we discover that in her...

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    GEOGRAPHY, with Tim Marshall

    Sep 23, 202531 minS0

    <p>British journalist and bestselling author Tim Marshall, known for the book «Prisoners of Geography», takes us on a journey through the real world: the one shaped by mountains, rivers, seas and natural borders that...

  • It’s not that simple

    PHYSICS, with Helen Czerski

    Aug 26, 202535 minS0

    <p> In this interview, physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski demonstrates that physical patterns are all around us and explains how they shape our daily lives, connecting human life with the planet’s...

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    PERFECTIONISM, with Thomas Curran

    Jul 15, 202532 minS0

    <p>«If you look at the amount of spending that's going on right now, on self-optimisation, on self-help and self-improvement, we're at record levels. There’s never been more spending on these books, on these courses, on...

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    PRODUCTIVITY, with Nicholas Bloom

    Jun 17, 202529 minS0

    <p>How do we measure and assess productivity? What impact does remote working have on productivity? And what about artificial intelligence? In this episode of It’s Not That Simple, UK economist and remote work...

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    INFLATION, with Ricardo Reis

    May 13, 202533 minS0

    <p>What if a single mistake by the European Central Bank could send Europe into a recession? Ricardo Reis, one of the most awarded Portuguese economists of his generation, dismantles the myths around inflation and shows...

  • Apr 15, 202531 minS0

    <p>Are we safe hovering in the unknown? Harvard researcher and former assistant director for Space Policy at the White House, Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, is the guest of this «It's not that simple» edition.</p><p><br></p><p>In...

  • Mar 18, 202541 minS0

    <p>AI: a dangerous threat or an indispensable tool for today and the future? «Artificial Intelligence is the most disruptive technology we've ever seen», claims Neil Lawrence, DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at...

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    GLOBALIZATION, with Anil Gupta

    Feb 4, 202545 minS0

    <p>There is a clear Cold War between the US and China, but it differs from the one between the US and the Soviet Union and is «far more dangerous». The warning is given by Anil Gupta, the renowned expert on...

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    BIOTECHNOLOGY, with Andrew Hessel

    Jan 7, 202544 minS0

    <p>Will we be able to programme the human genome like we programme computers? And will we be able to stop ageing or create medicines and vaccines in record time? Geneticist and synthetic biology pioneer Andrew Hessel...

  • Dec 10, 202432 minS0

    <p>The alliance that has ensured peace throughout most of Europe is now at the centre of all attention. «We are in a very dangerous era. The next 25 years will probably be the most challenging NATO has ever had», argues...

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    E-COMMERCE, with Colin Bryar

    Nov 12, 202446 minS0

    <p>Colin Bryar, former vice-president of Amazon and Jeff Bezos' right-hand man, shares the secrets that have transformed Amazon into the world's leading e-commerce company. </p> <p>In this interview, he discusses the...

  • Oct 15, 202432 minS0

    <p>It's the tightest race for the White House in 60 years. CNN data reporter Harry Enten believes that Pennsylvania will be the state most likely to decide the outcome of the November 5 elections, where Kamala Harris...

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    FOOD AND BRAIN, with Uma Naidoo

    Sep 4, 202432 minS0

    <p>How does food influence mental well-being?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Nutritional psychiatrist and author of the bestseller «This Is Your Brain on Food» Uma Naidoo argues that food is not only crucial for a healthy body, but...

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    AGEISM, with Ashton Applewhite

    Aug 15, 202432 minS0

    <p>American activist and author Ashton Applewhite tackles the issue of ageism in this «It's not that simple» interview. With an assertive approach, Applewhite shatters myths about ageing and combats ageism.</p>...

  • Jul 9, 202441 minS0

    <p>In a world increasingly defined by global environmental challenges and changes, the perspective of historian Peter Frankopan, author of the best-selling «The Silk Roads», is crucial to helping us understand a planet...

  • Jun 25, 202450 minS0

    <p>«The Western world faces more complex challenges today than at any time in the past», says former CIA director David Petraeus. In this «It's not that simple» interview, the american general analyzes the geopolitical...

  • Jun 4, 202430 minS0

    <p>«The European Union is one of the largest and richest consumer markets. And few global companies can afford not to do business in the EU», says Anu Bradford, a specialist in global economics and digital regulation...

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