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The podcast explores the debate on natural gas, with insights from gas pipeline CEO Marco Alvera. Discussions touch on methane leaks' environmental impact, BP's stance on regulations, and the future role of natural gas and hydrogen in the energy mix according to the CEO.

Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell discusses Boris Johnson's Brexit plan and why a no-deal scenario is not worrisome. Experts debate EU renegotiation and trade issues. Explore the challenges and implications of completing Brexit by October 31.

Activists Tommaso Cacciari and Sebastiano Giorgi discuss Venice's struggle against massive cruise ships and overtourism, while Matteo Secchi fears the city becoming a theme park. They highlight the population decline, challenges of managing tourism, and the urgent need for government intervention to preserve Venice's cultural heritage.

Andrew Charlton from the Air Traffic Management Policy Institute discusses the outdated air traffic control system. The EU's aim for a 'single European sky' is explored. Nats, a technologically advanced operator in the UK, is also highlighted.

Scientists and experts discuss obstacles for a Mars base, including radiation exposure and microgravity challenges. Conversations include autonomous robots constructing infrastructure, commercial opportunities in space, and NASA's lunar mission plans. Insights into space exploration timelines, revenue potential, and the future of establishing a human presence on Mars and beyond.

Discover the chaos of Rome's waste crisis - from overflowing bins to political blame games. Hear from residents, officials, and bloggers on the ongoing struggle to clean up the eternal city. Will Rome ever find a lasting solution to its rubbish woes?

Italian MP Alessandra Maiorino and economist Lorenzo Codogno discuss Italy's anti-European sentiment, political ties with Russia, and growing dissatisfaction with the Euro currency. They explore the impact on prices, economy, and the need for changes in Eurozone rules. Investigation into Lega's Russian ties and Italy's rising Euroscepticism are also highlighted.

As more of daily life gets taken over by technology, we ask what technology’s place is in the future of education. Pearson, the world's largest education publisher for example has just announced that it plans to phase out physical books, and adopt a "digital first" strategy.So will lectures of the future be conducted purely on a virtual screen, with professors and students interacting digitally across hundreds or even thousands of miles? Ben Nelson, chief executive of the Minerva Project, an online learning project, thinks so. But Princeton historian Kevin Kruse is not convinced. He tells Ed Butler how he has had to deal with the dark side of “education” on the internet.Also in the show, Oliver Thorn delivers philosophy education and entertainment on his YouTube channel Philosophy Tube. While "study-tuber" Ruby Granger can help you, and her 350,000 other subscribers, with revision.(Picture: A female student lying in bed, holding a coffee mug and looking at her tablet computer; Credit: FatCamera/Getty Images)

Seasoned property reporter Greg Ninness discusses New Zealand's foreign home buyer ban and its impact on housing affordability, including the influence of Chinese money and tech billionaires. The podcast explores Auckland's property market dynamics post-ban and the debates surrounding foreign buyers' restrictions.

Independent China economist Andy Xie discusses the risks of China's credit binge and debt build-up. He explores the consequences of ordinary Chinese running up huge debts and the potential global concerns. Journalist Lien Hoang explains Vietnam's rising household debts due to online banking policies.