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Nayib Bukele is the self-proclaimed "world's coolest dictator", and he has managed to do what many people thought was impossible in El Salvador.

In this episode, we'll learn about his rise to power, his controversial treatment of gang members, and explore what comes next for the small Central American nation.

• President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador
• Bukele legalises Bitcoin as currency
• High crime rates in El Salvador
• Bukele's controversial policies on gangs
• Bukele's rise to power and strategies
• International vs domestic opinions on Bukele
• Criticisms of Bukele's authoritarian tendencies
• Bukele's landslide victory in re-election
• Bukele's popularity and domestic support
• Challenges ahead for Bukele in El Salvador

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In this episode, we'll explore how the country with the largest oil reserves in the world managed to implode, plunging its citizens into extreme poverty.

We'll discover how a mixture of economic decisions, political ideologies, and external pressures contributed to the country's current situation.

• Rise and collapse of Venezuela
• Chavez's presidency and socialist policies
• Control over currency and economy
• The impact on inflation and poverty rates
• Maduro's presidency and worsening conditions
• Mass exodus and economic devastation
• Various viewpoints on causes of collapse
• Legacy of hope turned into despair
• Venezuelan citizens' anger and sadness
• Reflection on the future of Venezuela

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I lived in Malta from 2017-2024. In part one of this two-part series, I'll talk about some of my experiences living there, and try to answer a question I'm asked multiple times a week: "Should I come to Malta to study English?"

We'll talk about what types of people come to Malta to study English, how this changes over the year, and what life is really like on a Mediterranean rock.

• Why I moved to Malta in 2017
• Brief introduction to Malta
• Introduction to learning English in Malta
• The three different categories of English learner in Malta
• Why you should come to Malta to learn English
• Why you shouldn't come to Malta to learn English
• How Malta has changed in the past 15 years
• Life in Malta for foreigners
• Why so many foreigners are coming to Malta
• How much does life cost in Malta

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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, we'll explore the intriguing life of Adnan Khashoggi.

• Adnan Khashoggi: businessman, arms dealer, "The Great Gatsby of The Middle East"
• Wealth exaggerated: $10bn fortune, luxurious lifestyle, major debts
• Background: born in Saudi Arabia, privileged upbringing, early business ventures
• Connection: broker between West and Saudi Arabia, arms deals
• Lockheed ties: agent for arms sales, earned $150 million
• Lifestyle: opulent spending, pleasure wives, extravagant yacht
• Financial downfall: bad investments, debts, legal issues
• Death: in 2017, controversial figure in Saudi and US politics
• Legacy: related to Jamal Khashoggi, starkly different paths
• Conclusion: contrasting lives, implications of wealth and power

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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 nation.

• Scottish independence movement history
• Reasons for Scottish independence
• Economic arguments for and against independence
• Impact on Scotland's global standing post-independence
• Cultural identity and political reasons for independence
• The younger generation's inclination towards independence
• Brexit's effect on the independence push
• Current status of the independence movement
• Likelihood of a future independence referendum
• Potential concessions before a new vote

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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 intriguing facts about Scotland's national instrument the bagpipes.

• Unusual Scottish traditions and facts
• Haggis: a Scottish dish, not an animal
• Burns Night: reading "Address to a Haggis"
• Highland Games: sports, music, celebrations
• Tossing the caber, hammer throw, haggis hurling
• Deep-fried Mars bar: calorific treat
• Irn-Bru: Scotland's iconic fizzy drink
• Bagpipes: national Scottish instrument
• Bagpipe facts: ancient origins, global presence, Nero's bagpiping
• Glenmorangie whisky: aged to bagpipe music

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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.

• Prince Andrew's controversial involvement with Jeffrey Epstein
• The infamous BBC interview with Emily Maitlis
• The questionable alibi involving Pizza Express in Woking
• Being stripped of his military titles and royal patronages
• His scandalous post-Falklands War public image
• His role as Special Representative for International Trade
• Lavish spending and nickname "Airmiles Andy"
• his association with Epstein and subsequent fallout
• Potential legal implications for Prince Andrew following Epstein's crimes
• Unlikely prospects of Prince Andrew facing criminal charges

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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 exploitation?
• Background and purpose of OnlyFans
• Business model and revenue of OnlyFans
• Impact of COVID-19 on OnlyFans' growth
• OnlyFans as an alternative to traditional sex work
• Content types on OnlyFans
• OnlyFans temporary ban on explicit content
• Financial statistics of OnlyFans
• Societal impact and controversies of OnlyFans
• Effects on both content creators and consumers

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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 deserves the name of "The Ice King".

• Frederic Tudor, "The Ice King"
• The invention of the global ice transportation market
• Challenges of transporting ice
• From Boston to the Caribbean and India
• Technological advances in ice transportation
• Importance of insulation and ventilation
• Monopolies in Martinique & Calcutta
• Competition and technological developments
• Legacy of Fredric Tudor
• Ice industry in decline due to artificial ice plants

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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 revolutionise how we reproduce.

• IVF: In vitro fertilisation
• Future of fertility technology
• IVG: In-vitro gametogenesis
• Artificial wombs for premature babies
• Implications for single-sex couples
• Ethical concerns about technology
• End of traditional reproduction?
• Implications for society
• Book "The End of Sex"

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