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The Overview

The Overview

17 Episodes • By The Week • www.spreaker.com/show/the-overvi...
Get to grips with the past, present and future of an idea in the news. Each episode examines one story from the headlines, dipping into history to explain how we got to where we are today – and peering into the future to predict what will happen next. With contributions from The Week’s writers and i ...more
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16. What's wrong with carbon offsetting?
As the world races to reach net zero, many governmen... more
Aug 10 2022 27m
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15. Are we facing an "insectageddon"?
Alarming reports of declining insect populations hav... more
Aug 3 2022 25m
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14. Has the pandemic changed the workplace forever?
Millions of US workers are quitting or changing jobs... more
Jul 27 2022 20m
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13. Has women’s football finally broken into the mainstream?
Women’s football was once banned and derided, but so... more
Jul 20 2022 26m
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12. Does university education need a rethink?
The number of school leavers going to university has... more
Jul 13 2022 22m
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11. Is the US Supreme Court fit for purpose?
The US Supreme Court has shocked the world by overtu... more
Jul 6 2022 24m
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10. Is France's far right a threat to the European Union?
Recent election gains by Marine Le Pen’s far-right p... more
Jun 29 2022 24m
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9. Can nuclear power overcome its image problem?
As the world races to decarbonise, nuclear power is ... more
Jun 22 2022 22m
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8. Are politicians the new celebrities?
Stardom and showmanship have long been part of polit... more
Jun 15 2022 23m
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7. Can fast fashion slow down?
Fast-fashion brands have revolutionised the way we b... more
Jun 8 2022 20m
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6. Are plagiarism rows threatening the future of music?
Artists have always drawn inspiration from each othe... more
Mar 23 2022 21m
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5. What can London do about Russian money launderers?
London has earned a global reputation as a financial... more
Mar 16 2022 21m
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4. Can we recycle ourselves out of environmental disaster?
The UK has become a nation of recyclers, with Wales ... more
Mar 9 2022 20m
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3. Do NGOs help or harm?
Non-Governmental Organisations support millions of p... more
Mar 2 2022 23m
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2. Why are more books being banned?
The history of banning books reaches back thousands ... more
Feb 23 2022 21m
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1. Why have MMR vaccination rates dropped?
The MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) jab vaccinates again... more
Feb 16 2022 19m
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Introducing The Overview
This is The Overview, a new podcast from The Week.Th... more
Feb 3 2022 52 sec
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