Roundtable

Are the EU and the world's eighth largest economy on a collision course? Austerity's wrong says Italy's populist government, and not the only answer to a county's fiscal problems? But the EU has rejected Italy’s draft budget following a month-long standoff that threatens another financial crisis for the bloc.

Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

#Austerity #Italy #EU

Are the EU and the world's eighth largest economy on a collision course? Austerity's wrong says Italy's populist government, and not the only answer to a county's fiscal problems? But the EU has rejected Italy’s draft budget following a month-long standoff that threatens another financial crisis for the bloc.

Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

#Austerity, #Italy, #EU

In August, Donald Tusk, the president of the European council, tweeted: ‘You did it! Congratulations Greece,’ and austerity was declared over. But after being nearly bankrupted, bullied and almost buried, for Greeks to be told their financial crisis is over might be something of a surprise. Roundtable examines who, if anyone, benefitted from the world's biggest-ever financial rescue and what was perhaps one of the biggest rip-offs of all-time.

Joining us at the Roundtable is Dmitris Tsarouhas, an Associate Professor at the Department for International Relations at Bilkent University; Vicky Pryce, from the Centre for Economics and Business Research; and Isidoros Diakides, a Labour Councillor and Co-Chair of the Greece Solidarity Campaign.

Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

#Greece #Austerity #GreekTragedy

Europe's answer to the financial crisis was austerity - cuts, cuts, and more cuts. And in Greece's case borrowing of $330 billion from the EU, the European Central Bank and the IMF. The Greek economy shrunk by at least a quarter over the last eight years and most of the money borrowed, went to banks, which may have caused all the trouble in the first place.

Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

#Greece #Austerity #GreekTragedy

They represent the very best and worst of our past. Historical figures, cast in bronze, stone and sometimes gold. But when a statue commemorates a time and vision that is no longer acceptable, should it be torn down? Or is it important they stay as a reminder to be discussed and debated?

Joining us at the Roundtable is Bruce Baker, Lecturer in Modern American History at Newcastle University; Richard Drayton, Rhodes Professor of Imperial History at King's College London; Karen Lang, Associate Professor in the History of Art at the University of Warwick, and Sophia Cannon, a Political Commentator and Barrister.

Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

#statues #rhodesmustfall #confederateflag

Statues of historical figures are often subjective. One country's view of events can differ wildly from another. In a democratic society, shouldn't we be leaving monuments to history where they stand so we can face up to our past?

Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

#statues, #rhodesmustfall, #confederateflag

In a well-travelled world, tourists are now looking for something different when they go on holiday. It's seen the rise of voluntourism - volunteering while on vacation which makes everybody feel good right? Or is it taking advantage of the volunteers and the people they are supposed to be helping?

Joining us is Teddy Ruge, Social Change Advocate and Entrepreneur; Shannon O’Donnell, Traveller, writer and speaker; Tom Dallison, Head of Science at the Coral Cay Conservation and Georgette Mulheir Chief Executive of Lumos.

Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

#voluntourism #volunteeringabroad #whiteprivilege

So you've booked a voluntourism trip but have you done your research

Do you know what your money is paying for, who it's going to and if you have the ability to make a positive difference?

Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

#voluntourism #volunteeringabroad #whiteprivilege

From Vitamin A to Zinc and almost every letter in between, many are touting the benefits of dietary supplements, but do we really know what we are putting inside our bodies and are we taking the right amounts when we do? Are supplements the elixir of life or a fool’s errand?

Joining us at the Roundtable are nutritionists Rihannon Lambert and Jenna Hope; and

Matt Murphy, the Founder of Feel Supreme.

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Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

#FoodSupplements #Health #Vitamins

Omega 3 is one of our favourite supplements but a comprehensive study has found it has little or no benefit for heart health, so is the billion-dollar dietary supplement industry just filling our cupboards with quackery?

Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

#FoodSupplements #Health #Vitamins