Ep.380 - Africa's Health & Music Money Gap
About this episode
The episode discusses Africa's health system, the music industry's financial challenges, iconic Black films from the 90s, and the issue of light pollution.
In a week where: Lebanon and Israel agree to a 10-day ceasefire. Basketball Legend Oscar Schimdt dies aged 68. Iran accuses US of ceasefire breach after an Iranian-flagged cargo ship is seized. Mass shooting rampage in Louisiana leaves eight children dead and others wounded. Japan is hit by an 7.7 magnitude earthquake. In Health: (6:39) Africa's health system has a class issue where public health lacks & private health runs amuck. The reason why come all the way back to - where else - The West! ( Article By Nicholas Ford ) In Music: (22:28) It could be posited that the future of music is in Africa. But whilst the creativity is being hailed, the money isn't following the clout that's been given. ( Article By Kaya Frankline ) In Film: (35:28) The 90s brought a bunch of iconic Black films in the US. But with 30 years give-or-take passed since, what is seen once you take the nostalgia-lenses off? ( Article By Ian F. Blair ) Lastly, in Environment: (52:05) Light Pollution is little talked about in the wider environmental crisis, but there are some people making sure we value true night-time. ( Article By Jeremy Miller ) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the…
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