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We hear from the western Chinese province of Xinjiang, where perhaps 1.5 million Uighur Muslims are believed to be held in what Chinese authorities call 're-education' camps, and where we hear testimony of forced labour in factories. Vice News journalist Isobel Yeung tell us what she saw on a recent visit to the province. Darren Byler, a social anthropologist affiliated with the University of Colorado at Boulder, tell us about the extent of the forced labour operation there.(Photo: A watchtower on a high-security facility near what is believed to be a re-education camp where mostly Muslim ethnic minorities are detained, on the outskirts of Hotan, in China's northwestern Xinjiang region, Credit: Getty Images)

Former Reuters sub-Saharan Africa bureau chief, Ed Cropley, discusses the corruption charges against Isabel dos Santos in Angola. Mark Hays from Global Witness highlights the role of international banks in the scandal. Tom Keatinge from RUSI talks about progress in tackling money laundering.

Sustainability lead, Sam Jones from DS Smith, discusses implementing circular economy principles. They track and reuse cardboard fibers up to 25 times. Experts explore why more manufacturers aren't following suit for sustainable product lifecycle management.

Journalist Katie Prescott, Planning Minister Mohammed Juma, and World Bank rep Edward Anderson discuss the use of drones in Zanzibar for mapping purposes to clarify land rights, plan urban development, and manage floods. They delve into the challenges, benefits, and impact of drone technology on community engagement and innovation in mapping initiatives.

Former Hong Kong civil servant Rachel Cartland discusses the economic impact of anti-China protests in Hong Kong. The podcast explores how strikes in major cities like Paris and Hong Kong affect businesses. It also highlights the challenges faced by establishments during transport strikes and the need for innovative solutions.

The monitoring of employees in the workplace is becoming commonplace. Ed Butler speaks to Sean Petterson, boss of StrongArm Technologies, a company that monitors construction and warehouse workers to reduce workplace accidents. Griff Ferris from the anti-surveillance campaign group Big Brother Watch explains why workplace monitoring could be imposed without employees' consent. Brian Kropp from the advisory firm Gartner questions the value of all the data being generated by monitoring technology.(Photo credit: Getty Images)

Dr. Guy Leschziner, a sleep physician, discusses the impact of smartphones on our sleep and the rise of insomnia. He introduces cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia as a non-drug treatment. Yuri Maricich aims to fill the gap in treatment with a mobile phone app for insomnia.

Reporter Andy Newman, microworker Michelle Munoz, and analyst Ronald Schmelzer discuss how microwork is shaping AI. They cover tasks on Mechanical Turk, challenges faced by microworkers in Venezuela, and the importance of data labeling in AI development. The podcast also touches on the impact of microwork on workers' rights and the evolving landscape of task-based project work.

A farmer in eastern England proposes a solution to soil degradation by cutting back on fertilizers and pesticides. Experts discuss the urgency of sustainable agriculture, the role of soil in climate change mitigation, and the challenges farmers face in transitioning to organic practices.

Experts Ian Bitterlin, Ruiqi Ye, and Halvor Bjerke discuss the environmental impact of data centers and ways to reduce energy usage. Topics include the threat of data centers to the planet, transitioning to renewable energy sources, utilizing excess heat for local populations, and exploring sustainability in the tech industry.