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European glass eels are worth a fortune in East Asia, where they're regarded as a delicacy in restaurants in China and Japan. But the lucrative smuggling trade from Europe to Asia is contributing to their status as an endangered species. Ed Butler tries some eel in a restaurant in Japan while UN researcher Florian Stein describes the scale of the smuggling. Andrew Kerr, chairman and founder of Sustainable Eel Group, explains the risks to the species in Europe. (Photo: A fisherman holds glass eels fished in France, Credit: Getty Images)

Inventor of the 'Mighty Mug', Jayme Smaldone, discusses the impact of Chinese knock-offs on his product and the global postal system with potential implications for trade wars. Washington lawyer Jim Campbell explains the antiquated international postal charges system. Gary Huang sheds light on Chinese businesses profiting from this disparity.

Manuela Saragosa is shocked by the personal details Tony McChrystal found about her online. Silkie Carlo calls for social media companies to stop tracking our data. Frank Ahearn helps people disappear online to escape stalkers.

Pippa Biddle, a volunteer who discovered the negative impact of volunteering at developing world orphanages, discusses the harm caused by voluntourism. She highlights how well-meaning actions can unintentionally create more work for locals and perpetuate the cycle of fake orphanages trafficking children. The podcast challenges the notion that unskilled volunteers bring positive change and emphasizes the importance of responsible volunteering practices.

Ai-jen Poo discusses fighting for domestic workers' rights in the US, Yvonne Van Amerongen talks about a unique dementia village in the Netherlands, and Danielle Moss Lee defends 'average' workers. Topics include empowering workers, innovative care models, and the importance of valuing all segments of the workforce.

Guests John Rentoul, Jonathan Portes, and Jill Rutter discuss the complexities of Brexit in the British parliament. Topics include Theresa May's options, backstop dilemma, negotiation challenges, potential impacts of a no-deal Brexit, and the debate on a second referendum amidst criticisms of the draft treaty's weakness.

Activist Danielle Moss discusses the #MeToo movement backlash and abuse of women, Eldra Jackson talks about toxic masculinity, and Soraya Chemaly questions why men can be angry but not women.

The podcast discusses the potential death knell of the European federalist dream due to the upcoming European Parliament elections and Brexit. It explores the impact of populist parties from the far right and far left on the future direction of the European project. The podcast features interviews with individuals whose careers were affected by Brexit, shedding light on their fears of a looming populist takeover of parliament. The episode also highlights the views of a pro-European but anti-federalist Czech MEP on the future of the European Parliament.

Exploring the divisive politics in Poland with tensions between the government and EU. Poles value EU membership, but feel Europe is unfair. Solaris bus company benefits from EU trade. Residents avoid discussing politics due to family rifts.

Is Brexit boosting a bust-up with Brussels? Gianmarco Senna, is a ruling Lega Party counsellor with the regional Lombardy authority. He told Manuela Saragosa he thinks Brexit is marvellous. But while Italy is unlikely to follow in the UK's footsteps, Manuela is in Milan looking at how Brexit might help the Italian Government extract what it wants from the EU – more money to spend on helping fix the economy. And Professor Francesco Giavazzi of Bocconi University says there is a danger the country could split in two – the north and the south.Producer: Laurence KnightImage: Italian and European flags (Credit: BBC)