The recent unrest in Kazakhstan has been the worst faced by the country since its independence three decades ago. The mass protests have now been quelled with the help of Russian troops. President Tokayev says the country survived a coup attempt and that 'terrorists' are being hunted down. But is the crisis truly over? Demonstrators are asking for a major political reform, but will Kazakh authorities open a new dialogue with opponents or continue with its 'counter-terrorism' operations? And how will the presence of foreign troops affect the country's situation?

Guests:

Andrei Fedorov

Member of Russian President Vladimir Putin's Advisory Team

Bruce Pannier

Central Asia Observer and Correspondent at Radio Free Europe

Samuel Ramani

Politics Tutor at Oxford University

China's ongoing investments in Africa are continuing to grow. Its trade capacity with the continent has reached over $200 billion. China's pumping of billions of dollars is raising concerns about its remarkable influence and the massive debt it will have on African economies. While China is pledging to support Africa without imposing its will, what are its ambitions in the region? Is this investment mutually beneficial or is there an element of exploitation here that some even label Debt Trap Diplomacy?

Guests:

Victor Gao

Chair Professor at Soochow University

Aly-Khan Satchu

CEO of Rich Management

Ovigwe Eguegu

Policy Analyst at Development Reimagined

On this episode of Showcase;

NFT Tops at Power 100 00:02

JJ Charlesworth, Editor at ArtReview 00:44

James Cameron's Art 09:32

Dakar Fashion Week 11:44

Shortcuts 13:58

BRIT Awards Nominees 15:04

Apple TV's Dr Brain 16:46

Don't Look Up 19:18

MrBeast Plagiarism Claims 21:42

#NFT #BRITAwards #MrBeast

Vignesh Sundaresan said NFTs would be the next best thing. And his 69-million dollar purchase on Beeple is looking more and more like a solid investment in the future.

JJ Charlesworth, Editor at ArtReview 00:44

#Power100 #NFTS #CryptoArtworks

Squid Game's creator has weighed in on content creators who have been ripping of his TV series. And what he said may shock the critics, especially those accusing one of the world's most popular YouTubers of blatant plagiarism.

#MrBeast #SquidGame #Plagiarism

Bob Hope's 1951 comedy classic My Favorite Spy turns 70. In this Movie Almanac, Alican Pamir explains how this espionage spoof is a great example of Hope's versatility as a comic.

#MyFavoriteSpy #BobHope #Cinema

On this episode of Showcase;

Anne Rice’s Dark Career 00:02

Stacey Abbott, Author of ‘Undead Apocalypse’ 02:31

Controversy at the Golden Globes 10:35

Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast' 12:42

Shortcuts 15:10

Israa Ismail Yousef: The Blind Photographer 17:08

My Favorite Spy 19:23

The Lost Daughter 22:21

#AnneRice #GoldenGlobes #BobHope

Anne Rice was widely known as a writer about vampires. But she wanted critics to take her work more seriously. And fans say that should be remembered for her contributions to the wider literary world.

Stacey Abbott, Author of ‘Undead Apocalypse’ 02:05

#AnneRice #Author #Writer

The Golden Globe nominees have recently been announced. But a controversy overshadows the upcoming event as it faces a major boycott from the entertainment industry. Here is the story.

#GoldenGlobes #AwardCeremony #TV

On this episode of Showcase;

A Clockwork Orange at 50 00:02

Alison Castle, Editor, Author and Filmmaker 03:56

The World of Steve McCurry 11:50

Shortcuts 14:12

'Let's Fly' at Rome's Balloon Museum 15:38

New Zealand Celebrates 20 Years of 'The Lord of the Rings' Films 17:23

Pebbles: India's Oscar Entry 18:47

Wild-life Friendly Shahreza Metal Zoo 21:39

#AClockworkOrange #LOTR #SteveMcCurry