Episode 44 - Cash-for-citizenship schemes—what are the benefits?
Cash-for-citizenship schemes date back to the 1980s and often have mixed aims and goals, as well as court controversy. We examine the pros and cons for both countries and aspiring citizens, and look d...
5 Jul 201836min
Episode 43 – The unstoppable rise of electric cars
This week, we take a look at the rise and rise of electric cars. We talk about the cost of charging and the dangers of silent engines, then examine how Colombia is adopting electric vehicles to boost ...
29 Jun 201834min
Episode 42 - Nuclear power in the UAE, Turkey, and the world since Fukushima
Both the UAE and Turkey have ambitious nuclear power plans. This week, we take a look at these plans in the context of the Fukushima disaster and discuss the status of the global industry.
22 Jun 201826min
Episode 41 - How smart wearables are changing the world
From smart watches to medical implants, humans edge ever closer to the singularity. This week, we take a look at some of the most useful, and wacky, wearable tech out there and discuss just how quickl...
18 Jun 201828min
Episode 40 – The tragic devastation of volcanoes and their far-reaching economic impact
In the wake of the devastating volcanic eruption in Guatemala, we look at the effects that such events can have on people, the environment, and economies.
8 Jun 201830min
Episode 39 – Chinese investment abroad: the good, the bad, and the cancelled
China has made its fair share of controversial forays into foreign markets. This week, we ask why the Nicaragua Canal project never took off, examine the politicization of megaprojects in Southeast As...
1 Jun 201832min
Episode 38 - Palm oil: Is it as bad as we’re told?
Palm oil: what is it, what do we use it for, and why is it so controversial? This week, we explore why it might not be as bad for the world as you may have been told.
25 Mai 201834min
Episode 37 – The rise (and fall?) of fast food around the world
The state of the global fast food industry is on the table this week, from the rise of pre-revolutionary Russian offerings and the corruption of the traditional Mediterranean diet to the rise of healt...
18 Mai 201850min
