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The cost of fast food
In this episode of The Cost of Everything, host Christy Ai teams up with author Marion Nestle to uncover the hidden costs lurking on our plates, particularly in the realm of fast food – an area often overlooked in terms of its health...
Apr 11, 2024 06:09
A human brain can be grown in animals – stem cell biologist
An organ transplant can save a life but at least 20 people die each day waiting for a new heart or liver. Can science put an end to these long waiting lists? We talked to Dr. Hiromitsu Nakauchi, stem cell biologist and professor of genetics at...
Feb 11, 2022 06:03
Robots can’t replace surgeons – heart surgeon
Technology promises to stave off old age, as scientists work to increase the durability of our organs, including the most vital – the heart. What’s changing? And what does the future hold for healthcare in general? World-renowned heart...
Oct 15, 2021 06:03
On Contact: The anonymous executioners of the corporate state
On the show, Chris Hedges discusses the ongoing persecution of human rights lawyer Steven Donziger. Judge Loretta Preska, an adviser to the conservative Federalist Society, to which Chevron is a major donor, sentenced the human rights attorney and...
Oct 10, 2021 07:01
Ex-MI6 agent: How the Iran-China deal changes everything (E1002)
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to former MI6 agent Alastair Crooke. He discusses the alleged Israeli Mossad attack on the Natanz nuclear facility, the division among Israel’s politicians about whether to continue pursuing...
Apr 14, 2021 08:58
Bitcoin's only use is to hold on to it and hope – economist
The cryptocurrency craze is promising to bring about a new financial revolution while critics argue whether this gamble is worthwhile. We talk about this with Peter Schiff, stockbroker, chief economist and global strategist at Euro Pacific Capital....
Mar 12, 2021 06:16
Technology to synchronize realities – 5G scholar
Staying connected has become more important than ever now that we’re driven apart. How can 5G technology help us navigate the unchartered waters of the post-pandemic world? We asked Mischa Dohler, Professor in Wireless Communications at...
Nov 27, 2020 06:50
Altruism is often harmful – effective altruism evangelist
In times of uncertainty, empathy is our moral compass and altruism is our way through. But how to make sure that our good intentions do not pave the road to hell? We ask effective altruism evangelist and professor of philosophy at Oxford University,...
Nov 6, 2020 07:26
Mark Rylance: Governments can solve coronavirus joblessness & climate change together! (E896)
On this episode of Going Underground, we firstly speak to Oscar Award-winning actor Sir Mark Rylance. He discusses the idea of a National Nature Service, which is gaining traction, how Coronavirus joblessness and homelessness can be solved together,...
Jun 27, 2020 08:44
Internet access for schoolchildren should be considered a human right – KidZania education chief
The world has changed, and the ways we communicate, work and learn have altered. How will the Covid-19 pandemic reshape this generation and define the next? We spoke with Professor Ger Graus, Global Director of Education at KidZania and Honorary...
Jun 26, 2020 06:13