Counterpoint

Might plant based food help feed the world now and into the future? To grow plant based food you need water. Could treated wastewater be suitable? Animals need food and water and some of them, like our very own kangaroo, are helping us to solve human health problems like arthritis. Plus, how to protect yourself so you have the best possible chance of surviving a chemical weapon such as sarin.

Does diversity training do what it's supposed to? How can you tell? Should Australia invest in nuclear energy or is that a step too far? What does it mean to be woke and is mindfulness the answer to our problems?

How can individuals and nations protect their data and is information the new oil? Is banning single use plastic bags really going to help clear our oceans of plastic? It's your shout! I'll have a beer with a bit of a history chaser please.

How can the East-West divide within the EU be bridged? What happened to those countries in the East when their best and brightest moved West and did some European countries always have empire on their minds?

Why hasn't China stopped the Hong Kong protests? Do we need to save Asia's democracies and what is it about Putin and his hold on power that makes him so fascinating? Can cute take over the world and would it mean that Hello Kitty will rule us all?

Where did the term 'counter culture' come from? Joel Engel explains its history from an obscure book to an enduring term for anyone who feels outside the system.

Should Middle Powers such as Canada, Australia and South Korea join together to sustain the liberal international order and should we also be nurturing and defending liberal democracy against populism? Not everyone in China is happy with Xi but are they about to turn against him? Hold your nose and watch out for that brown sludge..it's time for a surf!

Is it really realistic to break up Big Tech? Student debt in Asia is having some serious consequences as is religious and political differences. Plus, French colonialism in Africa is still going strong but why?

Why is nationalism so important and why can't it be defeated? How did Indonesia manage its election and where to from here for democracy there? Did we forget to celebrate our victory in the Cold war and do you really think that Sudoku puzzle is going to make you any smarter?

As protests continue in Hong Kong, find out what's at stake and why? Also, an academic hoax comes undone, a possible answer to our fuel questions, and the connection between Vikings and social media.

What is fascism and why are so quick to label people we don't agree with as fascists? Is culture missing form any discussions about our cyber future? Why are children being sacrificed in Uganda today and would you eat a teaspoon of worms if it made you healthier?

Does social media need regulating or would that do more harm than good for users and innovators? Are we all planned out? Can we see what's happening in 15 years but not tomorrow and might Kenya's development hurt it's wildlife and affect tourist dollars in the future?

How good are you in a crisis? What do you do if your dog can't stop scratching and how didn't the clergy in medieval times scratch more often? Are pigs about to cut the waiting time for organ transplants and what's on telly tonight?

Does Qatar have a Islamist soft power problem? Is China's mind closing and why does big tech want to control my world? What is the significance of some shards of pottery pots that have been found in PNG? Grab that chocolate muffin and sit back and have a listen.