Ep.379 - Sanctions, Betting On War & Dub Music
About this episode
The episode discusses various current events including sanctions, the impact of prediction markets, societal issues in the UK, and the unique qualities of Dub music.
In a week where: Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 67. Artemis II Astronauts Splash Down, Completing First Lunar Voyage in 53 Years. Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum announces roll-out of Universal Healthcare. Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungarian election after 16 years in power. Rory McIlroy goes back to back at The Masters. In Politics: (13:27) Sanctions are typically seen as "hard diplomacy", damaging a country economically without directly killing civilians. But when 'The West' delivers sanctions to countries in Africa, it could be seen as an extension of colonial power. ( Article By Peiman Salehi ) In Society: (28:32) The "prediction markets" have been sending shockwaves through everything, be it sports, politics or anything that can be bet on. Even war, as we are finding out quickly as the US/Israel - Iran war continues. ( Article By Aisha Down ) Life: (41:06) During the Easter Holidays, cities across the UK got into a moral panic over teenagers congregating in city centres. So what what were they doing and what are the underlying reasons for such events? ( Article By Moya Lothian-McLean ) Lastly, in Music: (1:01:02) I love Dub. The echoey…
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