Two decades after the tragic attack on the World Trade Center and the world looks drastically different today. How much of that change is defined by the aftermath of 9/11? Dr Keith Suter explains how we're still seeing the shockwaves from the attack globally, and yet how much about it we still don't know. 

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History is constantly repeating itself...but why? Shouldn't governments learn from their mistakes? Why can't democratic nations seem to make the right decisions when it comes to warfare? Dr Keith Suter explains why we see the same mistakes happen over again, and how leads to a rise in movements agains democracy. 

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A new report from the Pentagon has changed the conversation around UFOs from conspiracy, to conceivable. Dr Keith Suter explains why the US has started to acknowledge that there are some aerial objects we can't explain, and what this new research means for the future. 

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The Taliban have retaken control of Afghanistan after the longest US war in history. But why did the war start in the first place? How did it get to this point? And what impact will the new power have? Dr Keith Suter explains the history of the conflict, and why this is not only the closing of a chapter in US history, but the opening of a new one in global control of the country. 

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With the US retreating from Afghanistan after twenty years, America's status as a military superpower is being brought into question. Dr Keith Suter explores whether the US can still win at war, and if not, who takes it's place?

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Now more than ever, we're asking which jobs are really essential. But are our essential workers being paid fairly? Dr Keith Suter unpacks why there's such a big pay disparity between some of our most necessary occupations, and some that we might need less than we think.

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Intelligent robots hunting down humans is no longer just a thing of sci-fi movies. Dr Keith Suter explains how drones and AI have pushed us into a new era of warfare, and the practical and ethical complications that come along with them.

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Why is Australia's economy predicted to get poorer, older, and smaller? Dr Keith Suter breaks down predictions from the country's latest Intergenerational Report, and explains some tactics we could use to boost the economy back up.

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Why do we see increased violence during heatwaves? Dr Keith Suter explains the reasons behind this link, and the further psychological impact climate change is having on society.

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What is it about the Watergate scandal that keeps us coming back? Five decades on, Dr Keith Suter revisits the infamous impeachment, explains how Nixon's image shifted during and after the event, and reflects on the public perception of political misconduct.

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