Technology has undoubtedly improved the way we live and work today, saving time and and increasing efficiency. Smartphones in particular have revolutionized society, but continue to divide opinion. Some argue that despite the obvious benefits, the use of smartphones is leading to an increasingly dumbed down society that has become over-reliant on the technology. This episode explores the fascinating concept of smartphones and dumb people, and what, if anything, needs to be done to address the issue.

In generations gone by, we often looked up to family members as role models. Modern society has seen a shift away from this, and as celebrity culture has taken up a more prominent position in our lives through both traditional and social media, this episode explores both the benefits and potential downsides of celebrity role models.

After 30 years in the footballing wilderness, Liverpool FC have finally awoken from their slumber. Having stormed to European Cup glory in 2019, this year they have crushed all before them, having all but won the holy grail... the English League title. With UEFA stating that even the corona virus pandemic will not prevent Liverpool lifting the title, in this episode we discuss whether the mighty reds have finally returned to the perch from which they once dominated so emphatically.

The corona virus pandemic of 2020 has plunged much of the world into chaos. The source of the virus has been linked to a wet market in Wuhan, China and this has resulted in much speculation about the role China has played in the pandemic, with some suggesting it could have been a deliberate attempt to destabilize global markets and benefit from the ensuing crisis. This episode discusses these theories and attempts to discover the truth.