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Feb 21, 2019 • 18min
Is healthy eating affordable?
Nutritionist Sophie Medlin and Chef Tom Kerridge discuss the affordability of healthy eating and organic food. They provide tips for preparing healthy meals on a budget and address the impact of 'food deserts' on access to fresh produce in the US.

Feb 20, 2019 • 19min
Zombie statistics
Ivan Macquisten, adviser to the UK's Antiquities Dealers Association, discusses how false stats influence governments. Kathryn Moeller from Stanford University shares struggles to validate claims on girls' investment habits. Rachel Kleinfeld talks UN data challenges on violent crime. The podcast dives into the impact of unreliable stats on policies and the importance of statistical integrity.

Feb 19, 2019 • 18min
Businesses preparing for Brexit
Adam Sopher of Joe & Sephs discusses sending popcorn to Asia via air freight due to Brexit uncertainty. Pauline Bastidon explains UK road hauliers facing permit struggles. Dutch MP Pieter Omtzigt shares Dutch preparations. Paul Hodges reveals small businesses' unpreparedness for Brexit.

Feb 18, 2019 • 18min
Where are the women in Hollywood?
Leah Meyerhof, Alyssa Downs, and Rijaa Nadeem discuss the lack of female directors in Hollywood despite the #MeToo movement. Time's Up launches the 4% Challenge to increase female director representation. Actors Armie Hammer and Felicity Jones talk about the Ruth Bader Ginsburg movie directed by Mimi Leder.

Feb 15, 2019 • 18min
Capitalism in crisis?
Winnie Byanyima, head of anti-poverty campaigners Oxfam, discusses the crisis in global capitalism and the need for more equitable systems. The podcast explores the failures of capitalism, the widening wealth gap, the impact of globalization on society, and the call for public engagement to address economic instability and inequality.

Feb 14, 2019 • 18min
Rational partner choice
Ed Conard, a hyper-rationalist businessman, shares his strictly mathematical strategy for romance called 'sequential selection, no turning back'. Is rational partner choice the key to lasting love? Guests debate the balance between emotional connection and practicality in relationships, with insights from romantic novelist Nicola Cornick and Nobel prize-winning economist Alvin Roth.

Feb 13, 2019 • 18min
The education scam
Nigerian businessman Evans Akanno and Professor Tshilidzi Marwala discuss the education problem in Africa, including challenges faced by students in Northern Cyprus, accreditation issues at a controversial university, the rise of fraudulent universities in Africa, and the importance of investing in infrastructure for education and economic inclusion.

Feb 12, 2019 • 18min
Poverty and Corruption in Nigeria
Local businessman Evans Akanno, CEO Amy Jadesemi, and analyst Benedict Crave discuss Nigeria's economy, corruption, and the upcoming presidential election. Topics include challenges with electricity, the impact of global oil prices, and insights into challenger Atiku Abubakar's potential presidency.

Feb 11, 2019 • 18min
Taxing the Rich
Dutch historian Rutger Bregman and scholar Ed Conard debate on taxing the rich vs. philanthropy. Topics include economic growth, income disparity, wealth distribution, and the impact of taxation on innovation and democracy.

Feb 8, 2019 • 19min
The Body Disposal Business
Discover how countries handle overcrowded burial spaces, from Japan's backlog of bodies to Greece's exhumation practices. Explore eco-friendly body disposal methods like aqua-mation and alkaline hydrolysis. Learn about the emotional impact of exhumation on families and the cultural preferences in handling deceased individuals.


