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Feb 22, 2022 • 6min
Ep 287: The legacy of Jamal Edwards
Tributes have flooded in for music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, who has died at the age of 31, a Youtube star who helped propel British rap and grime into the mainstream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2022 • 7min
Ep 286: The islanders Britain won't allow home
The UK expelled everyone who lived on the Chagos Islands more than 50 years ago. Why are they still being blocked from returning? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2022 • 8min
Ep 285: Russia's controversial coach
15-year-old Kamila Valieva’s doping scandal has made headlines around the world. But she’s just a child. What about the team of adults surrounding her? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2022 • 7min
Ep 284: The price of pasta
Inflation has hit a 30-year high as energy, fuel and food costs continue to soar. A humble bag of pasta can tell us why the prices of supermarket basics are rising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2022 • 6min
Ep 283: Olaf Scholz pipes up in Moscow
Germany’s new chancellor was initially criticised for his slow and awkward response to the Ukraine crisis, but he has now met Vladimir Putin. What does it tell us about his policy towards Russia? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
