The Overview
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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 insights from leading subject specialists, The Overview provides a concise, engaging exploration of the debates and questions shaping the news agenda today and in the months to come.
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 insights from leading subject specialists, The Overview provides a concise, engaging exploration of the debates and questions shaping the news agenda today and in the months to come.
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16. What's wrong with carbon offsetting?
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08/10/22 • 27 min
As the world races to reach net zero, many governments, businesses and individuals are turning to carbon offsetting to tackle emissions. But are carbon offsets an effective tool to mitigate climate change – or just another form of greenwashing? How can the problems within this booming market be solved? And what role could new technologies play in combating global warming?
Presented by Julia O’Driscoll, with guests Dr Steve Smith of the University of Oxford, Gilles Dufrasne at Carbon Market Watch and Dirk Nuber at Climeworks. Thanks to The Week’s Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
Presented by Julia O’Driscoll, with guests Dr Steve Smith of the University of Oxford, Gilles Dufrasne at Carbon Market Watch and Dirk Nuber at Climeworks. Thanks to The Week’s Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
07/27/22 • 20 min
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 both sides of the Atlantic, is the UK also facing a resignations surge? Has the pandemic changed workers' priorities and job expectations forever? And how can businesses attract and retain talent?
This is The Overview.
Presented by Julia O Driscoll. With guests Jonathon Wadsworth, professor of economics at Royal Holloway College and senior research fellow at LSE's Centre for Economic Performance, Lynda Gratton, professor of management practice at London Business School, and behavioural change coach, Gemma Perlin.
Thanks also to The Week's Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
This is The Overview.
Presented by Julia O Driscoll. With guests Jonathon Wadsworth, professor of economics at Royal Holloway College and senior research fellow at LSE's Centre for Economic Performance, Lynda Gratton, professor of management practice at London Business School, and behavioural change coach, Gemma Perlin.
Thanks also to The Week's Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
12. Does university education need a rethink?
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07/13/22 • 22 min
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 questions about the value of degrees, does taking on student debt pay off? And what are the non-financial benefits of a university education? This is The Overview.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll, with guests Nathan Sansom, chief executive at The Access Project, John Gill, editor of Times Higher Education Magazine, and Elisabeth Barrett, vice president of learning at Multiverse. Thanks to our student panel, Amy Edwards, Molly Potter, Joshua Young, to The Week's Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll, with guests Nathan Sansom, chief executive at The Access Project, John Gill, editor of Times Higher Education Magazine, and Elisabeth Barrett, vice president of learning at Multiverse. Thanks to our student panel, Amy Edwards, Molly Potter, Joshua Young, to The Week's Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
11. Is the US Supreme Court fit for purpose?
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07/06/22 • 24 min
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 almost 50 years. And other controversial recent rulings have fuelled questions about the legitimacy of the nation's highest court. As the row rages on, are further rights under threat? Or could calls for reform see the court's justices stripped of some of their power? This is The Overview.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll with guests Brigid Kennedy of The Week, Tanya Washington, law professor at Georgia State University College of Law and Journalist Jill Filipovic, author of OK Boomer: Let's Talk. Thanks to The Week's Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll with guests Brigid Kennedy of The Week, Tanya Washington, law professor at Georgia State University College of Law and Journalist Jill Filipovic, author of OK Boomer: Let's Talk. Thanks to The Week's Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
9. Can nuclear power overcome its image problem?
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06/22/22 • 22 min
As the world races to decarbonise, nuclear power is being touted as an essential energy source. But safety fears remain, along with claims that nuclear reactors are too expensive and too slow to build. So just what would it take to win over the nuclear sceptics? This is The Overview.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll, with guests Richard Rhodes, author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb, and Douglas Parr, chief scientist and policy director at Greenpeace UK. Thanks to The Week's Kari Wilkin. Music and Sound Design by Rich Jarman. Produced by Rich Jarman.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll, with guests Richard Rhodes, author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb, and Douglas Parr, chief scientist and policy director at Greenpeace UK. Thanks to The Week's Kari Wilkin. Music and Sound Design by Rich Jarman. Produced by Rich Jarman.
8. Are politicians the new celebrities?
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06/15/22 • 23 min
Stardom and showmanship have long been part of politics, but are the lines blurring so that lawmakers are becoming celebrities? Has new media changed the way politicians talk to voters and the kind of people who go into politics? And, could an innocuous photograph at lunch spell election disaster?
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll with Sharon Coen from the University of Salford, Joe Twyman from Delta Poll and political trainer and author Paul Richards. Thanks to The Week's Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll with Sharon Coen from the University of Salford, Joe Twyman from Delta Poll and political trainer and author Paul Richards. Thanks to The Week's Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
7. Can fast fashion slow down?
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06/08/22 • 20 min
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 ditches its fast-fashion sponsors, are consumers set to change their shopping habits? How did our wardrobes get so crammed with clothes and can fashion ever be green? This is The Overview.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll with guests Aja Barber, author of Consumed: The Need For Collective Change; Colonialism, Climate Change & Consumerism, Clare Press, founder of The Wardrobe Crisis, and former Love Island contestant and sustainable fashion advocate Brett Staniland. With sound clips from fair fashion campaigner Venetia La Manna. Thanks to `The Week's Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll with guests Aja Barber, author of Consumed: The Need For Collective Change; Colonialism, Climate Change & Consumerism, Clare Press, founder of The Wardrobe Crisis, and former Love Island contestant and sustainable fashion advocate Brett Staniland. With sound clips from fair fashion campaigner Venetia La Manna. Thanks to `The Week's Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.
03/23/22 • 21 min
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 copyright fit for purpose in the age of streaming? Could the latest legal battles open the floodgates to more lawsuits? And is AI changing how music is written?
This is The Overview. Presented by Julia O'Driscoll, with platinum-selling songwriter and record producer Crispin Hunt, legal expert Hayleigh Bosher, a senior lecturer in intellectual property law at Brunel University, and musician and composer (and podcast producer) Rich Jarman.
This is The Overview. Presented by Julia O'Driscoll, with platinum-selling songwriter and record producer Crispin Hunt, legal expert Hayleigh Bosher, a senior lecturer in intellectual property law at Brunel University, and musician and composer (and podcast producer) Rich Jarman.
03/16/22 • 21 min
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 corrupt assets in so-called Londongrad? And what more could and should be done in the future?
This is The Overview.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll with Theo Tait, editor of The Week magazine, and guests Robert Barrington, an anti-corruption professor at the University of Sussex, and journalist and author Oliver Bullough.
This is The Overview.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll with Theo Tait, editor of The Week magazine, and guests Robert Barrington, an anti-corruption professor at the University of Sussex, and journalist and author Oliver Bullough.
03/09/22 • 20 min
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 environments as effectively as we've been led to believe? Is recycling set to play a key role in a sustainable future, or do we need to change tack? This is The Overview.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll, with the Week's Kari Wilkin and guests Simon Ellin, Chief Executive of the Recycling Association and Paula Chin, Senior Policy Advisor, WWF.
Presented by Julia O'Driscoll, with the Week's Kari Wilkin and guests Simon Ellin, Chief Executive of the Recycling Association and Paula Chin, Senior Policy Advisor, WWF.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Overview have?
The Overview currently has 17 episodes available.
What topics does The Overview cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Overview?
The episode title '16. What's wrong with carbon offsetting?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Overview?
The average episode length on The Overview is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Overview released?
Episodes of The Overview are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Overview?
The first episode of The Overview was released on Feb 3, 2022.
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