The Overview
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Are we experiencing ‘Insectageddon’?
podcast Population decline paints apocalyptic picture for Earth’s ecosystems
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Is the UK really experiencing a ‘great resignation’?
podcast Employees are looking for great flexibility, better pay and more fulfilment at work, experts say
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Is 2022 a defining year for women’s football?
podcast Lionesses could storm to success at Euros 2022 but shadow of sport’s history still clouds its current success
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Is it time to rethink the value of a university degree?
podcast Critics say record numbers of higher education students not being offered value for money
By The Week Staff Published
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Is the US Supreme Court fit for purpose?
podcast Abortion rights decision and other recent rulings trigger questions about legitimacy of America’s highest court
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Is France’s far-right a threat to the European Union?
podcast Recent election results ‘cemented’ status of Marine Le Pen’s Eurosceptic party as ‘mainstream’ opposition
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Does nuclear energy have an image problem?
podcast Government plans to expand UK’s nuclear network to help achieve net-zero
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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The ever-blurring boundaries between celebrity and politics
podcast The prevalence of media platforms has given further rise to the theatrical elements of politics, experts say
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Will fast fashion ever slow down?
podcast Love Island swaps fast-fashion sponsors for eBay amid concerns about environmental impact of clothes waste
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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The Overview podcast: are plagiarism rows threatening the future of music?
podcast A growing number of chart-toppers have been accused of copying other artists’ work
By The Week Published
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The Overview podcast: what can London do about Russian money launderers?
podcast UK is cracking down on Russian dirty money in the English capital following Ukraine invasion
By The Week Published
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The Overview podcast: can we recycle ourselves out of environmental disaster?
podcast Experts question how much recycling can really help in push to protect our planet
By The Week Published
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The Overview podcast: do NGOs help or harm?
podcast Critics have highlighted potentially harmful consequences of humanitarian aid work
By The Week Published
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The Overview podcast: why are more books being banned?
podcast Hundreds of titles are disappearing from library shelves and syllabuses as the US culture wars escalate
By The Week Published
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