Episode 60 - Women in politics: Turkey, Rwanda, Ethiopia, USA case studies
With Rwanda making headlines recently for its high number of women MPs, as well as the strong performance of women candidates in the recent US midterms, we look at the two countries, as well as Turkey...
22 Nov 201828min
Episode 59 - Total in the UAE, a long-term commitment
This week, we look at the UAE oil and gas sector and French hydrocarbon giant Total's role within the industry. With comments direct from President of Total E&P UAE, Group Representative for Total Hat...
15 Nov 201816min
Episode 58 - Cancer: the cost of treatment
On this episode we look at the history of cancer, the latest developments in treatment, and the disparity in cancer care and costs around the world. Did you know cancer was once believed to be contagi...
9 Nov 201822min
Episode 57 - Birthright citizenship: where, why, and how
Following Donald Trump's (false) claim that the US is the only country in the world to offer citizenship as a birthright, we took it upon ourselves to dive deeper into the issue. From the UK to Pakist...
2 Nov 201825min
Episode 56 - Deliveries, agriculture, leisure, and killing: the many uses of drones
From drone-delivered coffee to high-tech agricultural aids, military UAVs, and "drelfies," drones have become a big business, with applications impacting nearly all aspects of our life.
26 Okt 201834min
Episode 55 - A dying habit? The cost of smoking and the rise of vaping
What is the most expensive place to buy cigarettes in the world? What's the price elasticity of tobacco products? And is vaping really any better for you than the real thing?
18 Okt 201827min
Episode 54 - Can flexitarianism save us all? The case for mass diet change
This week, we dive into the economic and health impacts of vegetarianism, veganism, or more flexible alternatives, examine India as a case study of mass lacto vegetarianism, and discuss how soybean co...
12 Okt 201829min
Episode 53-The latest from the global toy market
The global toy market is resurgent following a downturn in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, with a variety of players jostling for the attention of parents around the world. This week, we...
4 Okt 201828min
