THE WORLD WE LIVE IN

The Documentary Podcast

The advertising trap (Sat, 21 May 2022)
Digital advertising has taken over the world. But is it all based on smoke and mirrors? Ed Butler investigates what some claim is a massive collective deception – a trillion dollar marketing pitch that simply does not deliver value to any of those paying for it. Do online ads actually work, or could it be that some of the biggest names in global tech – from Google to Facebook, be founded on a false prospectus?
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The Buffalo shooting (Sat, 21 May 2022)
Once again, the United States is discussing race, guns and mass shootings after the killing of 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York State. On Saturday 14 May, an armed young man wearing body armour drove more than three hours across New York State to the city. The 18-year-old suspect, who is white, stopped at a supermarket in a predominantly black district and opened fire. Those who died were black. The crime is believed to be racially motivated. Host Ben James hears the reactions among those living and working in Buffalo.
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BBC News - Science & Environment

Future foods: What you could be eating by 2050 (Sun, 22 May 2022)
Scientists say we need to future-proof our diets in a warming world by eating little-known plants.
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What is biodiversity and how are we protecting it? (Fri, 20 May 2022)
The planet is experiencing its sixth mass extinction event, but it is hoped action can be agreed.
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Cyber security: Global food supply chain at risk from malicious hackers (Fri, 20 May 2022)
The growth of "smart" farm machinery is increasing the risk of hacking of food and farming systems.
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BBC News - Entertainment & Arts

Charles and Camilla to star in jubilee EastEnders episode (Sat, 21 May 2022)
The royals will join the residents of Albert Square for a Platinum Jubilee street party.
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Wagatha Christie: Six takeaways from the Vardy and Rooney trial (Fri, 20 May 2022)
Six takeaways from the High Court libel trial, which has sparked huge media interest in recent weeks.
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Sam Ryder: UK Eurovision star's Space Man takes second place in singles chart (Fri, 20 May 2022)
A week after finishing as runner-up at Eurovision, the UK singer goes to number two in the charts.
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