The Overview
The Week
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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