Is inequality getting worse? What is the productivity pay gap? And how does Bill Gates dress for a cocktail evening? Konnie and Liz ask some big questions and get some big answers from Anne McElvoy, senior editor at The Economist and host of the Economist Asks.  Listen to The Economist Asks here: https://play.acast.com/s/theeconomistasks   Follow Anne on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/annemcelvoy   Thinking Out Loud with Konnie and Liz is a Podcast Works production.  This episode was produced by Matt Nielson and James Gaster.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Politics (with Anne McElvoy)

Thinking Out Loud is the podcast where there are no stupid questions. Every episode, Konnie Huq and her best mate Liz Owens pick a big topic, and share what they know (or what they think they know). Then, they invite a bona fide expert into the studio, to correct mistakes, answer questions, and teach us all some interesting facts. Think of it like a cross between your favourite class at school and a really interesting chat down the pub! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Do you know your fructose from your dextrose? What's free sugar? Why does Liz's husband call her the Human Ant? And which cereal causes Mr Konnie Huq to always let the side down? Try some Thinking Out Loud with Konnie, Liz, and the award-winning Dietician Dr Rona Antoni.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sugar, Sugar

On 25th May George Floyd was arrested for passing what was thought to be a fake $20 bill. The appalling moments that followed have put Black Lives Matter on the agenda of politicians and news agencies alike. In this episode, Konnie and Liz talk to Henry Bonsu about the history, context, and aims of the movement.
https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Floyd https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Breonna_Taylor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Ahmaud_Arbery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trayvon_Martin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooting_of_Philando_Castile https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Kaepernick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Colston https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52988251 - Wretch 32 reference https://www.cbsnews.com/news/atlanta-police-officers-charged-excessive-force-assaulting-college-students-protest/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_birdwatching_incident http://www.stop-watch.org// https://www.inquest.org.uk/ https://twitter.com/bonsuman?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Black Lives Matter

How do know when a bargain is really a bargain? Do you buy stuff because you think it says something about you? And are you allowed to eat a sandwich before you pay for it? With the exception of that last question, Behavioural Scientist, Richard Shotton, informs us about how much freewill we really have in the supermarket.
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Is it 'normal' to suffer from mental ill health and how do different cultures react to and treat depression? Konnie & Liz are joined by the author of Lost Connections, Johann Hari to discuss what they think they know.
If you think you might be suffering from some of the issues discussed in this episode you should consult with your GP or speak to someone. If you don't feel there's anyone you can talk to then you can call the Samaritans any time, day or night on: 116 123. 
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Mental Health

Is the ozone layer healing? Is being vegan good for the planet? And what can we all do to help? Konnie Huq and Liz Owens go green and get some answers from World Wildlife Fund ambassador, actor and DJ Cel Spellman.  Find out more about the WWF here: https://www.wwf.org.uk/  Thinking Out Loud with Konnie and Liz is a PodcastWorks production.  This episode was produced by Matt Nielson.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Politics (with Anne McElvoy)

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