The Overview
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The Overview
Get to grips with the past, present and future of an idea in the news. Each episode examines one story from the headlines, dipping into history to explain how we got to where we are today – and peering into the future to predict what will happen next. With contributions from The Week’s writers and i...
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16. What's wrong with carbon offsetting?
As the world races to reach net zero, many governments, businesses and individuals are turning to carbon offsetting to tackle emissions. But are carbo...
15. Are we facing an "insectageddon"?
Alarming reports of declining insect populations have triggered warnings that the world may be facing ‘Insectageddon’. What could happen if insect num...
14. Has the pandemic changed the workplace forever?
Millions of US workers are quitting or changing jobs in an ongoing trend dubbed the Great Resignation. With job vacancies rising to record highs on bo...
13. Has women’s football finally broken into the mainstream?
Women’s football was once banned and derided, but some say it could now be the standard-bearer for all women’s sports. England’s Lionesses are riding...
12. Does university education need a rethink?
The number of school leavers going to university has hit a record high, but what are they getting in return for their tuition fees? Amid growing quest...
11. Is the US Supreme Court fit for purpose?
The US Supreme Court has shocked the world by overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that had protected American women's right to abortion for al...
10. Is France's far right a threat to the European Union?
Recent election gains by Marine Le Pen’s far-right party have sent shockwaves across France and triggered concern throughout the EU. Could the rise of...
9. Can nuclear power overcome its image problem?
As the world races to decarbonise, nuclear power is being touted as an essential energy source. But safety fears remain, along with claims that nuclea...
8. Are politicians the new celebrities?
Stardom and showmanship have long been part of politics, but are the lines blurring so that lawmakers are becoming celebrities? Has new media changed...
7. Can fast fashion slow down?
Fast-fashion brands have revolutionised the way we buy clothes but are also a major contributor to climate change. As one of TV's most-watched shows d...
6. Are plagiarism rows threatening the future of music?
Artists have always drawn inspiration from each other's work, but music stars have faced a deluge of plagiarism claims in recent years. So is music co...
5. What can London do about Russian money launderers?
London has earned a global reputation as a financial centre for dirty Russian money, but how and why? What is the UK doing to tackle the laundering of...
4. Can we recycle ourselves out of environmental disaster?
The UK has become a nation of recyclers, with Wales in particular leading the way. But can recycling help to protect and conserve our natural environm...
3. Do NGOs help or harm?
Non-Governmental Organisations support millions of people facing poverty, natural disasters, wars and other crises. But in recent years, international...
2. Why are more books being banned?
The history of banning books reaches back thousands of years, but censorship is now being used increasingly as a political and cultural weapon, with m...
1. Why have MMR vaccination rates dropped?
The MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) jab vaccinates against some of the world's most infectious diseases, but the number of children getting the vaccine ha...
Introducing The Overview
This is The Overview, a new podcast from The Week.
The Overview is a guide to the past, present and future of news, bringing you the stor...