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Aisha K. Gill critically analyses the systemic failures that contributed to the abuse and tragic death of Sara Sharif.…Read more
Restrictive abortion laws in the US and Ireland's ongoing stigma around surgical care highlight global barriers to reproductive healthcare, disproportionately affecting marginalised groups. …Read more
Life expectancy is about more than just health – it’s about the kind of society we live in. In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with David Walsh and Gerry McCartney about the monumental impact austerity has had, and continues to have, on life expectancy.…Read more
Gerry Mitchell, co-author of 'Uncomfortably Off', argues that the public favours wealth taxes over other forms of taxation and that high earners should recognise that supporting the interests of the wealthiest no longer serves them.…Read more
Sarrah Kassem, author of 'Work and Alienation in the Platform Economy', reveals how Amazon’s holiday success depends on overworked employees, fueling global labor efforts like Make Amazon Pay.…Read more
In this practitioner briefing, Craig Barlow, author of 'The Complexities of Human Trafficking and Exploitation', shows how professionals in law enforcement, social work, education, and healthcare face challenges in addressing exploitation and trafficking due to oversimplified protocols. …Read more
Carol Johnson explores how gender shaped the U.S. presidential elections, influencing voting patterns and portraying strong male leaders as protectors against various threats.…Read more
Lindy A. Orthia and Tara Roberson, authors of 'Queering Science Communication', argue that at a time in history when trans and non-binary people are experiencing an avalanche of hate and harm, science communicators can no longer sit by and do nothing.…Read more
Fiona Vera-Gray, author of 'The Right Amount of Panic', reflects on why Saoirse Ronan's viral comment about women’s constant focus on safety resonated deeply, leaving her male co-guests speechless.…Read more
Jason Wood, author of 'The Kindness Fix', discusses the newly announced UK Budget and the cautious hope it offers.…Read more