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#466 | Adnan Khashoggi | The Richest Man On Earth?
He became known as “The Great Gatsby of The Middle East”, and once claimed to be the richest man on Earth. From facilitating lucrative business deals between the West and Saudi Arabia to his lavish lifestyle and controversial ventures, in this episode,
#464 | Will Scotland Ever Be Independent?
Scotland has had a long and complicated relationship with its southern neighbour.But will it ever break free? In this episode, we explore the key arguments for and against Scottish independence and look at whether it will ever become an independent nat
#462 | Fried Mars Bars, Bagpipes & Unusual Scottish Traditions
In part one of a four-part mini-series on Scotland, we'll explore some unusual Scottish traditions. From the mythical haggis "creature" to the Highland Games, the deep-fried Mars bar to the mysterious taste of Irn-Bru's, and finish up with five intrigui
#460 | Prince Andrew | The Black Sheep of The Royal Family
Today, we uncover the controversial story of Prince Andrew, the black sheep of the British royal family. From his ties to Jeffrey Epstein to his car crash interview, we explore the life of Queen Elizabeth's second son, Prince Andrew, The Duke Of York.
#458 | The Rise Of OnlyFans
Is it a platform for emancipation, or is it a dangerous tool that objectifies women and destroys futures?In this episode, we'll explore the complex history of OnlyFans, the world's number one "adult creator" platform.OnlyFans: Empowerment or exploi
#456 | Fredric Tudor | The Ice King
In this episode, we'll explore the story of Fredric Tudor, the man who revolutionised the global ice transportation market in the 19th century. We'll learn about Tudor's bold vision, his struggles, the enduring legacy he left behind, and why he fully d
#454 | The Future of Fertility
In part three of our mini-series on fertility, we'll explore the intriguing world of future fertility possibilities. From creating eggs out of skin cells to the concept of artificial wombs, we'll explore the groundbreaking technologies that could revol
#452 | The World’s Shrinking Population
In part one of a three-part mini-series, we'll look at the global trend of shrinking populations and what it signifies for the future. Is the world's population really in decline, what are the reasons for this, and what does it mean for the world?Globa
#450 | The 1978 World Cup in Argentina
In this episode, we'll learn about the dramatic story behind the controversial 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina. From political corruption to unexplained favours, we'll explore what has come to be called the "Dirtiest World Cup in History".1978 FIF
#448 | Modern Slavery
In the final part of our mini-series on slavery, we'll explore the unsettling reality of modern slavery, exploring its prevalence and forms in our world today. From deceptive promises to exploitation and control, we uncover how slavery lurks in the sha