Deep Dive

As traditional news media continues to lose ground, where are people really getting their information — and can they trust it? In this episode, we dive into the  Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025 , the most comprehensive global analysis of how news consumption is evolving. From the decline of TV and print to the dominance of TikTok, YouTube, and influencers as news sources, the report pai...

In this episode, we unpack the alarming resurgence of cholera sweeping across 26 countries, as detailed in the latest World Health Organization situation report. Despite fewer reported cases compared to last year, the death toll has more than doubled—raising urgent questions about access to clean water, vaccine shortages, and the impact of conflict and climate change. From South Sudan to the Democ...

In this episode, we dive into the latest FAO–WFP early warning report that reveals a stark reality: millions of people across 13 countries are at risk of acute food insecurity between June and October 2025. From the worsening hunger crisis in Nigeria to famine-like conditions in Sudan and Gaza, we explore the key drivers—conflict, economic collapse, climate extremes—and the global failure to act f...

In this episode, we dive into the changing landscape of global vaccine financing. As traditional donor support declines, countries like Nigeria are navigating new paths to fund immunisation systems—partnering with multilateral development banks like the World Bank, the European Investment Bank, and others. These institutions, more often associated with roads and infrastructure, are now helping bui...

In this episode, we unpack the latest Child Labour: Global Estimates 2024 report by the ILO and UNICEF, which reveals that 138 million children are still engaged in child labour globally — with 87 million in Sub-Saharan Africa alone. Why, despite decades of progress, are so many children still denied their right to childhood, education, and safety? We explore the data, trends, and human stories be...

Will 2025 be the year Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy finds its rhythm—or slide further off-beat under debt, drought, and distrust? In this Deep Dive , we unpack the World Bank’s Africa’s Pulse—Spring 2025 , a candid look at the region’s near-term outlook and the governance fixes that could turn fragile momentum into inclusive prosperity. Listen in as we: Decode the growth map —why nimble mid-sized e...

Water powers everything—from the food on our plates to the chips in our phones—yet we still treat it like an infinite freebie. In this Deep Dive , we explore a sweeping new blueprint that reframes H₂O as the world’s most undervalued economic asset and lays out five bold missions to secure a truly circular water future. Listen in as we: Trace the hidden economics of water and reveal why pricing sig...

Can swapping steaks for lentils or ditching a short-haul flight really move the climate needle? In this Deep Dive , we unpack a sweeping new working paper that measures the true emissions-cutting power of personal behaviour changes—then tests those numbers against real-world psychology. Tune in as we: Break down the study’s “Priority Shifts,” from slashing gas-car mileage and home fossil-fuel use...

On this installment of Deep Dive , we plunge into a groundbreaking report that charts the fast-evolving landscape of artificial-intelligence and data-science governance across Africa’s health sector. From Lagos to Lusaka and Cairo to Cape Town, policy frameworks are emerging—but awareness is low, institutions are overstretched, and critical voices (especially women) are still fighting for a seat a...

In this illuminating episode, we dive into the transformative shifts reshaping America's electricity landscape in 2024. For the first time ever, wind and solar power have overtaken coal generation, marking a critical turning point toward renewable energy dominance. We explore how surging electricity demand has driven unprecedented growth in solar power, outpacing even natural gas expansion. Ba...

In this episode, we unpack Ember's latest report, "EU's Russian Gas Phase-Out: The Final Push," which critically evaluates Europe's ambitious goal of eliminating Russian gas imports by 2027. Despite strong political pledges, Russian gas imports unexpectedly rose in 2024 amid soaring prices and unstable suppliers. The EU's current strategy—massively expanding gas infrastru...

In this episode, we unpack UNICEF's revealing 2024 report, The Right Start in Life , shedding light on the global state of birth registration. Despite remarkable progress—with over half a billion births officially registered in the past five years—150 million children worldwide remain invisible in official records, deprived of fundamental rights and protections. We explore the critical importa...

In this Deep Dive episode, we unpack a significant report investigating the competitive landscape of mobile browsers and cloud gaming services in the UK. The report, by an independent inquiry group, reveals critical insights into how dominant market forces shape user choices and competition. Join us as we explore the interplay between browser choice and user behavior, delve into the tactics platfo...

Childhood obesity rates are skyrocketing across the globe, and by 2050, one-third of all children and adolescents are projected to be overweight or obese. But what’s really driving this trend? And more importantly, can we reverse it? In this deep dive, we unpack the latest research from The Lancet , exploring the complex web of factors fueling the obesity crisis—from globalization and urbanization...

In this episode of Deep Dive , we explore how climate variability shaped renewable energy in 2023 and what it means for the future of global energy systems. From the dramatic shift from La Niña to El Niño to regional energy triumphs and setbacks, we break down the year’s biggest trends in wind, solar, and hydropower. How did extreme weather impact energy production and demand? Can seasonal climate...

We discuss the British American Tobacco (BAT) 2024 Annual Report details the company's financial performance, governance, and sustainability initiatives. It outlines BAT's strategic shift towards "A Better Tomorrow" by focusing on smokeless products and reducing the health impact of its business.  The report covers financial statements, risk factors, remuneration policies, and co...

In this episode of Deep Dive , we uncover the staggering £5.5 billion tax gap caused by evasion in the UK’s retail sector. Despite government crackdowns and new legislation, tax cheats continue to exploit loopholes, from online marketplaces dodging VAT to rogue directors using “phoenix” companies to escape liabilities. Why has HMRC struggled to rein in tax evasion? Are weak enforcement, corporate...

The 2024 NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information global climate report details record-breaking high temperatures globally and regionally, exceeding previous records by significant margins. This warming trend is evident across land and ocean temperatures, impacting various regions such as North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, with varying degrees of severity a...

We discuss a UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report details the electrocution fatality of a chief engineer aboard the motor yacht Baton Rouge. The accident occurred in Antigua due to the engineer working on live electrical wiring in an inadequately assessed "enclosed space," without a permit to work. The investigation highlighted failings in the yacht's safety manageme...

This Oxfam report, "Takers, Not Makers," examines the enduring legacy of colonialism and its contribution to extreme global inequality. It highlights how historical injustices, including slavery and land dispossession, continue to fuel the vast wealth of billionaires while billions remain in poverty. The report details the mechanisms perpetuating this inequality, such as unequal global i...

This Alphaville LLC research report from January 2025 revisits the investment case for Greenland, maintaining a “buy” rating and a $1.1tn valuation. Despite Greenland's shrinking size and economic challenges, the report highlights potential upside from renewed merger and acquisition speculation, particularly driven by America Corp's interest in acquiring the territory. The report also note...

Technological change, geoeconomic fragmentation, economic uncertainty, demographic shifts and the green transition – individually and in combination are among the major drivers expected to shape and transform the global labour market by 2030.  The  Future of Jobs Report 2025  brings together the perspective of over 1,000 leading global employers—collectively representing more than 14 million worke...

AirlineRatings.com, a safety and product rating website, published its 2025 rankings of the world's safest airlines. The rankings consider factors like serious incidents, fleet age, pilot training, and financial stability. Several airlines debuted or were notably absent from the lists this year compared to 2024. The website also offers a flight booking platform integrating safety ratings.

This report, from the UK Parliament's Defence Committee, examines the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a collaborative project between the UK, Japan, and Italy to develop a next-generation combat aircraft for service from 2035. The report details the programme's history, structure, and challenges, including affordability, workforce, and export considerations. Key concerns highlighted are managi...

Today's Deep Dive is on Nic Newman and Federica Cherubini's  Journalism and Technology Trends and Predictions 2025  report, published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, examines the challenges and opportunities facing the news industry in 2025. The report, based on a survey of 326 news executives, highlights concerns about political attacks on journalism, economic headwinds, and...