The World in 2020?
Ninja reviews selected issues from The Economist’s annual publication predicting what we might expect for 2020. The Yold, the Sinosphere, Hungarian nation identity, separatism and Brexit are all in th...
17 Tammi 202018min
Why is Australia burning?
The Ninja takes a look at the devastating wildfires that have swept many areas of Australia in December 2019 and January 2020. What are the underlying reasons for the fires? Is climate change to blame...
12 Tammi 202028min
What is the geography of the 2019 UK general election?
A few days after the 2019 UK General Election, Ninja discusses the new political map and what this means for the country in terms of borders, urban/rural divisions and the legacy of Brexit.
17 Joulu 201922min
Does Central America need another transoceanic canal?
In this episode Geography Ninja investigates the isthmus of Central America, with a focus on economic development in Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The role of canals linking the Atlantic and Pacif...
27 Marras 201921min
Does England have a future with less water?
The Ninja explores water insecurity in England following comments by the CEO of the Environment Agency, suggesting that much of the country could face water shortages by 2050.
15 Marras 201917min
What makes the USA a global superpower?
The Ninja explores reasons for the USA’s ongoing status as the world’s superpower. Includes references to well-known soft drinks.
9 Marras 201925min
The Geography of Murder
In this podcast, Ninja investigates the global geography of murder. Where is the most murder-prone place in the world? Who is affected most? Which places are relatively homicide-free? Should you take ...
5 Marras 201918min
Babies, Bribes and Birthstrikes
In this episode, The Ninja considers the concept of fertility rates around the world. The focus moves from countries aiming to increase births to new, global concerns over population levels and the gr...
21 Loka 201924min
