Episodes

  • Episode 93 – The state of the world’s forests

    Episode 93 – The state of the world’s forests
    Mar 6 2020
    It’s no secret that global forest coverage has been on a downward path for decades if not centuries, but what is the prognosis? In this podcast, we look at deforestation, reforestation, as well as issues surround carbon offsetting and the seemingly increasing prevalence forest fires.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 92 - Money & politics—can elections be bought?

    Episode 92 - Money & politics—can elections be bought?
    Feb 21 2020
    With Michael Bloomberg spending big in an effort to win the Democratic nomination, we take a look at political financing in the US, UK, Brazil, and Pakistan to discover the extent to which elections can be bought.
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    36 mins
  • Episode 91 – The economic impact of pandemics

    Episode 91 – The economic impact of pandemics
    Jan 31 2020
    In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, this week we look at the economic impact of previous pandemics on the global economy, from the Black Death to Spanish Flu and Ebola.
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    38 mins
  • Episode 90 - The economic interests at play in Libya

    Episode 90 - The economic interests at play in Libya
    Jan 17 2020
    This week, we delve into the Libyan crisis and analyze the economic interests at play as rival governments battle for control of the country.
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    25 mins
  • Episode 89 - Our top business stories of 2019

    Episode 89 - Our top business stories of 2019
    Dec 6 2019
    As 2019 draws to a close, Kabir, Evan, and I round up our top business stories of the year, from the collapse of Thomas Cook to Facebook's troubled digital currency, Libra.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 88 – Global protests continue—Ecuador, Bolivia, Iraq, and Iran

    Episode 88 – Global protests continue—Ecuador, Bolivia, Iraq, and Iran
    Nov 22 2019
    Following on from episode 77, when we looked at the causes behind protests in Lebanon, Chile, and Hong Kong, this time we take the microscope to Ecuador, Bolivia, Iraq, and Iran to see if we can shed light on the underlying issues behind this wave of global unrest.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 87 – What is behind the global wave of protest movements?

    Episode 87 – What is behind the global wave of protest movements?
    Nov 8 2019
    From Lebanon to Chile, citizens are taking to the streets in unprecedented numbers to protest a range of issues, usually with economic grievances at the root. This week, we take a look at the protests in Lebanon, Chile, and Hong Kong to see what is behind each movement, what links them, and potential remedies.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 86 – Can environmental sustainability exist alongside continuous economic growth?

    Episode 86 – Can environmental sustainability exist alongside continuous economic growth?
    Oct 18 2019
    This week, we discuss how successfully green, sustainable initiatives are incorporated into growth plans that often require continuous growth and development. If we’re to stave off the Armageddon, we need to take urgent action on energy, cities, food and land use, and water and industry—but how?
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    44 mins