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AmericastIntroducing... Diddy On TrialOn the first day of Diddy’s trial, jurors have watched a video showing him assaulting his former long-time partner, the singer Cassie.The prosecution’s first witness, a former hotel security guard, says he was called on the night the CCTV video was filmed to help a "woman in distress", where he found Cassie sitting in the corner covering her face.Both the prosecution and defence gave their opening statements. The prosecution say Combs' behaviour was "coercive and criminal" and that he "had the power to ruin" his alleged victims’ lives. The defence argues that w...
2025-05-1320 min
Fame Under FireDiddy On Trial - Jurors in Diddy trial shown video of Cassie assaultOn the first day of Diddy’s trial, jurors have watched a video showing him assaulting his former long-time partner, the singer Cassie. The prosecution’s first witness, a former hotel security guard, says he was called on the night the CCTV video was filmed to help a "woman in distress", where he found Cassie sitting in the corner covering her face.Both the prosecution and defence gave their opening statements. The prosecution say Combs' behaviour was "coercive and criminal" and that he "had the power to ruin" his alleged victims’ lives. The defence argues that w...
2025-05-1320 min
The Global StoryThe Christmas number one formula (and why old songs do best)Inside the multi-million dollar scramble for a top hit on the festive music charts. How can new artists take on the likes of Mariah Carey and Slade? Katya gets answers and music – lots of it – from the BBC’s music correspondent Mark Savage, and writer and musician Chris Lochery.Warning: this episode may leave you humming.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC experts around the world, with Katya Adler. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can al...
2023-12-2224 min
Everybody hates your brandSeason 3 Episode 11 - Shining the harsh light of the scientific method on the world of advertising and marketing agencies with Special Guest Mark RazzellWe have our first returning guest to the show.Mark Razzell was our first-ever guest in Episode 11 back in October 2020 when he was Director of Data and Insight at Clemenger BBDO in Melbourne, Australia.And we’ve got him back because he has just launched a new venture called Critical Truth which is designed to shine the harsh light of the scientific method on the world of advertising and marketing agencies.External resources:Critical Truth Website - CLICK HEREMeet the 85% - CLICK HEREThe Invisible Gorilla experiment - CLICK HEREAudio-Visual assets:I...
2023-05-3140 min
The Climate QuestionWhy can't we stop gas flaring?There are thought to be over 10,000 gas flares around the world that contribute to global warming by emitting tonnes of carbon dioxide and methane.
Flared gas is a by-product of oil extraction and is frequently used as a method of eliminating unwanted gasses in countries such as Albania, Algeria, Libya, Iraq, Russia and Nigeria.
Yet, year after year deadlines set to stop the practice are missed.
The oil industry says better infrastructure is needed to stop flaring and some of the world’s largest producers of oil have committed to ending flaring by 2030. What will it take for that to...
2021-10-1127 minThe Climate Question“Code red for humanity”A diplomatic deadline looms as new science urges faster action. Can nations respond? So far, the answer has been ‘no.’ Three decades of international talks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has left them higher than ever and set to rise further. We provide a brief history of climate talks, with an eye on what can be learned ahead of the next round, called COP26, in Glasgow.Contributors:
Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science, University College London and author of How to Save Our Planet.
Navin Singh Khadka, Environment Correspondent, BBC World Service
Laurence Tubiana, CEO of the...
2021-08-1627 minThe Climate QuestionWhat will it take for cities to go carbon neutral?Cities emit around three-quarters of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations, and over half of the world’s population now live in one. Many have set ambitious targets to slash and offset their emissions, in the hope of neutralising their impact on the environment and slowing climate change.
Some are aiming to do this very soon. Copenhagen’s goal is 2025. More than 700 others have committed to targets over the following decades. But how does a city, choked with traffic and packed full of buildings that require huge amounts of energy, actually go about achieving carbon...
2021-06-0727 minEverybody hates your brandEpisode 11 - Talking data in marketing (with a special guest)Episode Notes0.00 - 0.25: An introduction to the podcast.0.29 - 33.25: In the main section we talk to Mark Razzell, Director of Data and Insight at Clemenger BBDO Melbourne. With him we discuss the dos and don'ts of experimental design, interpreting data and working with analysts.33.28 - 40.55: We share what we're loving this week - news, tools and resources that we have found useful or interesting and that listeners might too. Rob talks about a mini-ruck between Professor Byron Sharp and David Jones and Jen raises Fleetwood Mac and Ocean Spray's social moment....
2020-10-0941 min
The InquiryIs rock music doomed?Bruce Springsteen is turning 70; rock’s gods are getting on. It’s not clear who’s there with electric guitars to replace them. Younger acts are failing to make hit singles. Veteran rock journalist Mark Coles believes rock music has lost its ability to surprise and innovate. Record label boss Vanessa Higgins describes how the writing of hit songs no longer favours the rock format. Music critic Michael Hann blames the high costs of making rock as part of the reason for its decline. But Chris Woltman, manager of the band Twenty One Pilots, believes bands have adapted rock for a...
2019-09-1923 min
World Class Real EstateWorld Class Online Marketing with Ed RazzellIn an episode filled with gems to use in your day to day immediately, Edward Razzel joins Mark and Sam this week to dissect how world class agents understand who their ideal clients are and who they work best with before even thinking about entering the world of social media. Tips, strategies and points to action throughout.
2019-08-1737 min
The Media Club with Matt Deegan#96 - British Podcast Awards 2018Olly Mann and Rhianna Dhillon were live at Saturday's British Podcast Awards in London, talking to the winners and audio industry execs about the future of the medium. If you're looking to understand this emerging media platform, there's no better place to start.Featuring interviews with the winner of Podcast of the Year Cariad Lloyd and Listeners Choice winners Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo, as well as the winners of Best Family podcast (Co-producers Stephen Scott & Philip Feenan, Once Upon a time in Zombieville), Represent Award (Davot Irving, Fran Reynolds, Dave Lavis, Liz Hall, Carousel Radio), F...
2018-05-2526 min