Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchRise of the high-tech border industry
AI, data analytics and automated surveillance are ever more shaping refugees' futures around the world. From the external borders of the EU to the US-Mexico border, "smart border" solutions, develope…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
The cost of growing food
Global fertiliser prices are reaching record highs, as supplies from Russia, one of the world’s largest exporters dry up. As the war in Ukraine intensifies there are warnings of food shortages as far…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Pacific Islanders working for their futures
Climate change and disasters continue to threaten peoples’ livelihoods and wellbeing in the Pacific Islands.
Jon Naupa, a Kava farmer in Vanuatu, tells the BBC’s Frey Lindsay how difficult it’s getti…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Is sustainable finance just greenwash?
ESG funds - which claim to promote environmental, social and corporate governance best practice - are all the rage. But are investors being taken for an expensive ride?
Ed Butler speaks to one man wit…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
The women fleeing Ukraine
Two young women recall how they fled the Russian invasion of their homeland, and discuss their hopes and dreams for the future.
Alexandra from Kyiv tells Tamasin Ford how she had to say goodbye to her…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Brazil at work: Black and held back
Despite the quotas and positive discrimination, many black Brazilian professionals still struggle to feel accepted and get promoted.
Ivana Davidovic hears from Luiza Trajano - Brazil’s richest woman a…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
How European businesses are helping Ukrainian refugees
People across Europe are opening up their homes and businesses to Ukrainians as the refugee crisis tops 3 million. Ivanka, a Ukrainian social worker who has fled to Poland, tells us about the generos…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Pacific Islanders building climate resilience
Climate change and disasters continue to imperil the livelihoods and well-being of people in the Pacific Islands.
This is the most pressing issue facing the Pacific today, Ofa Ma'asi-Kaisamy, manager…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Penalties for Chelsea?
What now for Chelsea FC? After the UK government imposed sanctions on Russian owner Roman Abramovich, the club has been denied access to the funds that enabled investment in some of the world's best …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
War in the time of crypto
Financial sanctions are being used against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine so we’re exploring the role of cryptocurrency in the war. Is crypto being used to evade sanctions as assets are sezied an…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago