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JK Rowling, famous for Harry Potter, is now at the centre of a controversial debate on transgender rights.

We'll explore her views, why they've sparked so much outrage and support, and the impact on free speech laws in the UK.

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John Stonehouse, a promising British politician, disappeared off the Miami coast.

Had he drowned in a swimming accident? Had he been eaten by sharks?

To everyone's surprise, he turned up in Australia a few weeks later with a new identity...

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What's the difference between the North and the South of England?

And when does the "North" end and the "South" start?

In this episode, we'll explore these questions, and touch on differences in accents, lifestyles, and even what people call their evening meal.

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Robert Fortune, a Scottish botanist, pulled off one of history's greatest acts of corporate espionage: stealing the secrets of tea production from China.

In this episode we'll explore his daring adventure, the fascinating world of 19th-century tea trade, and how his actions forever changed the global tea industry.

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Ayn Rand is one of the most controversial thinkers of the 20th century.

In this episode, we'll explore her philosophy of Objectivism, which champions rational self-interest and free-market capitalism, and discuss why her ideas remain divisive today.

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Meet Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor who combined power with philosophy.

In this episode, we'll learn about his famous work, "Meditations", and explore five key ideas that still resonate today.

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The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early general election in the UK, surprising many.  

We'll explore why he made this decision, the main themes of the election, and who could be the next Prime Minister. 

• Rishi Sunak calls an early election for July 4th.
• History of Conservative leadership since 2010.
• British Prime Ministers’ unpopularity and challenges.
• Reasons behind Rishi Sunak's early election call.
• Overview of the UK’s “first past the post” system.
• Key candidates: Rishi Sunak vs. Keir Starmer.
• Keir Starmer’s political strategy and criticisms.
• Conservative Party’s campaign focus on trust and economy.
• Labour’s campaign focus on change and social issues.
• Embarrassing moments during Sunak's election announcement.

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Ice cream vans can be a sweet memory for many, but for Glasgow in the 1980s, they were anything but.  

From selling drugs to inciting gang wars and even murder, we'll uncover the dark and shocking tale of the Glasgow Ice Cream Wars. 

• Background to The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars
• Ice cream vans in Glasgow
• Living conditions in Glasgow schemes
• Ice cream van territory fights 
• Criminals entering the ice cream trade
• Organised crime and drug dealing
• Andrew Doyle's resistance to intimidation
• Doyle family fire and deaths 
• Wrongful conviction of Campbell and Steele
• Campbell and Steele's exoneration after 20 years

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Amanda Knox's study abroad adventure turned into a nightmare when her housemate was brutally murdered and she found all police attention pointed at her.  

In this episode, we'll learn about the twists and turns of this murder case that gripped Italy, the UK and the United States. 

• Overview of Amanda Knox case
• Perugia as a popular student city
• Meredith Kercher and Amanda Knox's background
• Discovery of Meredith Kercher's body
• Initial police investigation and Knox's interrogation
• Beliefs and contradictions in police findings
• Media sensationalism and "Foxy Knoxy" persona
• Presentation of evidence in court
• Appeals and ultimate acquittal of Knox and Sollecito
• Rudy Guede's involvement and continuing developments

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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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