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Feb 15, 2022 • 6min
Ep 282: Insulating Britain from rising bills
More Insulate Britain activists were jailed last week. Since their protests began in September global energy prices have risen dramatically and British households face a 54% increase in their fuel bills. It might strengthen their case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2022 • 7min
Ep 281: A Major intervention?
Former Conservative Prime Minister Sir John Major launched a scathing attack on Boris Johnson over Partygate last week. He is known to be a critic of the prime minister, so will it make any difference? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2022 • 6min
Ep 280: Macron's mission
French president Emmanuel Macron met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this week. It was an attempt to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine, but Macron had another aim too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2022 • 6min
Ep 279: The Oscars diversity drama
The Academy Awards is improving diversity seven years after a hashtag criticising the Oscars went viral, but progress is slow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 9, 2022 • 7min
Ep 278: An influential kid
Ryan Kaji is one of the highest paid ‘child influencers’ on the planet, but internet success stories like his pose a challenge to regulators.Sign up to the Tech States newsletter here: https://torto.se/3HA5XNS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 8, 2022 • 7min
Ep 277: Isis loses its leader
Last week the Isis leader was killed during a raid on his hideout in Syria. What will his death do to the strength of the terrorist group he once led? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2022 • 7min
Ep 276: Carrie of Downing Street
Much is made of Carrie Johnson's apparent influence over policy in Number 10, but her power tells us something about her husband too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2022 • 7min
Ep 275: An iceberg's climate warning
When a mega iceberg melted it released 152 billion tonnes of fresh water into the ocean, but that is not what is worrying scientists most. It represents a bigger problem for our planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2022 • 7min
Ep 274: Johnson's man in the north
The government has hinged its success on its ability to "level up" the country. A mayor and former rugby player provides the blueprint for how the Tories can do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 2, 2022 • 8min
Ep 273: A test for New York's new mayor
Eric Adams, New York City’s new mayor, faces his first major test. Can he curb the recent spike in shootings while balancing police tactics against the rights of poor communities? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
