Podcast Episodes

Is China’s economy in trouble?

For decades China's economic growth has been the envy of the western world. But current signs suggest all is not well. Regulations brought in by government to curb businesses reliance on debt have ba…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Is Brazil heading for a constitutional crisis?

The President of Brazil is reluctant to play by the rules. Elections are due next year and Bolsonaro is increasingly at loggerheads with his country’s democratic system. Between battles with the Su…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Will America ban abortion?

A restriction on abortion from as early as six weeks into pregnancy is now law in Texas. The state has also outsourced enforcing it to private citizens who can get up to $10,000 if they sue those who…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Should the knowledge needed to make the Covid-19 vaccines be freely available to all?

In May, the Biden administration surprised the world by saying it would not object on an intellectual property waiver for Covid-19 vaccines.

America has been a staunch defender of patent protection…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Did America get its response to the attacks of 9/11 right?

In the wake of the attacks of 9/11, the United States took several measures at home and abroad to prevent such atrocities happening on its soil again. Twenty years later and after two bitter wars in …

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Which president is most responsible for the failure in Afghanistan?

As US-led troops withdraw after 20 years, the Taliban have made a swift return to power.

Four presidents have overseen the war in Afghanistan - with four different approaches.

Charmaine Cozier asks wh…

Published on 4 years, 3 months ago

Is our fascination with sharks bad for them?

Sharks are mysterious and ancient creatures. They're also a threat. Yet , the once great killers now face what might be their biggest threat – us.

From monster killers of the sea to endangered specie…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

Are our phones spying on us?

A leaked list of thousands of phone numbers - including Presidents and activists - has drawn attention to spyware. It’s supposed to stop terrorists but are our devices safe anymore?

Charmaine Cozier…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

Can we run the world on electricity?

The target for many countries around the world is to reach net zero emissions within the next few decades. That means a dramatic move away from fossil fuels like oil, coal and gas. For some the answe…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago

What’s behind the recent rioting in South Africa?

The jailing of former South African president Jacob Zuma sparked huge unrest in the country, but was there more behind the riots than the fact of his imprisonment?

While some believe the riots were no…

Published on 4 years, 4 months ago