The Overview

By: The Week
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  • Get to grips with the past, present and future of an idea in the news.

    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?

    16. What's wrong with carbon offsetting?
    Aug 10 2022
    As the world races to reach net zero, many governments, businesses and individuals are turning to carbon offsetting to tackle emissions. But are carbon offsets an effective tool to mitigate climate change – or just another form of greenwashing? How can the problems within this booming market be solved? And what role could new technologies play in combating global warming?
    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.
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    27 mins
  • 15. Are we facing an "insectageddon"?

    15. Are we facing an "insectageddon"?
    Aug 3 2022
    Alarming reports of declining insect populations have triggered warnings that the world may be facing ‘Insectageddon’. What could happen if insect numbers fall further? Why do we care about some more than others? And what can we do to protect at-risk species?
    This is The Overview.
    Presented by Julia O’Driscoll, with guests environmentalist and broadcaster Chris Baines, Dr Nick Isaac from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Dr Erica McAlister, senior curator at the Natural History Museum, and Professor Seirian Sumner from UCL.
    Thanks to The Week’s Kari Wilkin. Produced by Rich Jarman.


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    25 mins
  • 14. Has the pandemic changed the workplace forever?

    14. Has the pandemic changed the workplace forever?
    Jul 27 2022
    Millions of US workers are quitting or changing jobs in an ongoing trend dubbed the Great Resignation. With job vacancies rising to record highs on both sides of the Atlantic, is the UK also facing a resignations surge? Has the pandemic changed workers' priorities and job expectations forever? And how can businesses attract and retain talent?
    This is The Overview.

    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.
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    20 mins

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