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Witches and witchcraft have captivated people for centuries. From the curse tablets of Ancient Greece to the witch of Wookey Hole, belief in magic has long been woven into human culture.But accusations of witchcraft have also had deadly consequences. Across Europe, tens of thousa ... Show More

Terence Tao is widely celebrated as the world’s greatest living mathematician.He was doing university-level maths at the age of 9, won Gold at the International Mathematical Olympiad at 13 - still the youngest person to have done that - and got his PHD at age 20.At 31 he won the ... Show More

Last week, Ukraine launched drone attacks against three data centres owned by Russian tech giant Yandex. After these attacks Yandex announced that they were struggling to maintain their services.This led to widespread claims that Russian disinformation campaign on social media ha ... Show More

Does foreign aid work, or does it merely trap countries in poverty? Each year, billions are spent, yet 692 million people still live in extreme poverty. From success stories like South Korea to struggles in Sub-Saharan Africa, we explore why aid often fails to stimulate economic ... Show More

How much generosity is too much? Would you pay for your friend’s lunch every week? Or risk falling behind on bills to pay for a Christmas gift? And what does it take to ask strangers to be generous with you? We tend to think of generosity as a good thing, but it can also get… com ... Show More

What is foreign aid? What are the different types of aid? Why do countries give or loan money to other countries? And why is this such a controversial thing? Today, we are going to discuss all these questions and think in depth about aid (as well as learning some new vocabulary). ... Show More

Is the idea of being generous compatible with the tough world of business? 

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Motivated by compassion and hope, and the shared desire to make the world a better place, the immense amount of charitable giving stands as a testament to the humanity's collective generosity. From aiding those in need to supporting noble causes in art and science, culture and re ... Show More

<p>Does America have a moral obligation to the world? The former Department of Government Efficiency staffer Jeremy Lewin, now deputy administrator for the United States Agency for International Development, explains how he is implementing President Trump’s foreign aid philosophy ... Show More

What’s the best way to help people in need? In the past, humanitarian aid has focused on providing shelter and food, but there’s a growing move towards direct cash payments. We'll take you to Syria, Egypt and Kenya to find out how it works and why it's being embraced.We speak to ... Show More

<p>Good intentions are nice, but with so many resources poured into social programs, wouldn't it be even nicer to know what actually works?</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our co ... Show More