Global Health with Greg Martin
Measles
This episode is in response to the measles controversy, we discuss and highlight the re-emergence of Measles, as well as learning more about the history and implications of the illness
Global Health with Greg Martin
The MERS Outbreak
This Week in Global Health covers everything you wanted to know about MERS-CoV and the MERS outbreak. We do the digging and answer your questions; What is MERS? Where is the MERS outbreak happening? How is the MERS-CoV transmitted and...
Next Animation Studio
China is helping Saudi Arabia build its own ballistic missiles
The first ‘unambiguous evidence’ that Saudi Arabia is building its own ballistic missiles with the help of China has emerged through satellite images.
The Economist
Women and the Saudi revolution
Saudi Arabia is one of the most conservative, intolerant countries in the world. But a social revolution has begun. The Economist's editor, Zanny Minton Beddoes, takes a road-trip around Riyadh to examine what a more moderate Saudi would...
The Wall Street Journal
The State Of Venture Capital
State-sponsored investment and massive cash infusions from Softbank are upending the equilibrium of Sand Hill Road. Leading VCs talk about building investment firms for the future. Andrew Braccia and Kirsten Green speak with WSJ's Rolfe...
Intelligence Squared
Iran is not our enemy
Should we pursue a softer diplomatic policy towards Iran? Or is it time to get tough with the regime?Iran Is Not Our Enemy | Debate Highlights
Next Animation Studio
US weapons and advisors used in Saudi Arabia-Yemeni conflict
According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Saudi Arabia is America's number one weapons buyer.
Economics Explained
The Economics of Saudi Aramco: The Most Valuable Company in History?
On December 11th, 2019, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched its initial public offering of Saudia Aramco onto the Tadawul public stock exchange. The companies initial offering actually went quite well after an unprecedented marketing...
Economics Explained
Why The Gulf States Need To Keep Building Big Dumb Mega Projects | Economics Explained
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE and other oil rich Middle Eastern states have announced plans to collectively invest trillions of dollars in new megaprojects, the most extreme of which is Saudi Arabia's $1 trillion 170km skyscraper called...
TLDR News
OPEC+ Cuts: Has the US-Saudi Relationship Collapsed?
Biden's relationship with Saudi Arabia has been a colourful one since before he was even president. Considering the history, we look at the recent OPEC+ cuts; and whether this spells the end of the 50-year Saudi-US relationship.
TLDR News
Is the Dollar's "Reserve Currency" Status in Danger? - TLDR News
Historically the US dollar (and by extension the US) has enjoyed a number of privileges due to the currency's status as the 'global reserve currency'. But, it seems that this power is waning so we discuss why that's happening and what it...
The Guardian
I was just a slave': the foreign domestic staff living a life of five-star serfdom in London
They live in some of London’s most exclusive locations, cooking, cleaning and caring for the children of a rich foreign elite. But for many overseas domestic workers, the veneer of reflected glamour conceals a much darker world, one in...
TLDR News
Is the Paris Climate Agreement Working? Was Biden Right to Rejoin the Agreement? - TLDR News
Last week the US officially rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, with Biden bringing America back into the fold. The problem is that many say that Paris doesn't actually work. So in this video we explain what's wrong with the Paris...
Britlish
Geography Lesson Two
Learn some countries, the names of the people from those countries, the languages they speak and the part of the world they are from in this visually entertaining geography lesson. The countries included are Poland, Indonesia, Algeria,...
Religion for Breakfast
Intro to Islam (feat. Dr. Hussein Rashid)
Islam is a complicated topic and a politically charged topic here in the 21st century. But it is important that we learn about the world's 2nd largest religion. In this video, we will discuss Islam from a nonsectarian perspective,...
Step Back History
Al-Qaeda's Road to 9/11
Al-Qaeda had been born in the fires of war against the Soviets, but as the 80s turned into the 90s Al-Qaeda made the transition to a terrorist network. This is that story.
Kult America
What Does Middle East Really Look Like?
In this episode of Kult America, we explore my first impressions of the middle eastern country of Qatar. Having spent 4 days in Doha, I found that as is the case in most places people are people. I was not approached or harassed by...
Sustainable Business Consulting
Divestment as Socially Responsible Investing
Discusses why divesting is a financially beneficial decision and who else is gaining value from divesting
Hip Hughes History
The Persian Gulf War Explained: US History Review
HipHughes explains the major events that encompass the Persian Gulf War.
AllTime 10s
10 Mysteries Solved By Google Earth
No matter how much we find out about the earth, it always has more questions to answer. But thanks to Google mapping the entire planet, we're a lot closer to answering them than ever before. Here's 10 Mysteries Solved By Google Earth.
Next Animation Studio
Construction begins on Saudi Arabia’s futuristic, eco-friendly ‘linear city’
Saudi Arabia has begun construction on an eco-friendly, ‘linear city,’ which will operate without cars, streets and carbon emissions.
SWPictures
BATTLE FOR THE GULF - Wrong on All Points
Republican Guard tanks sealed off Kuwait city while Iraqi special forces seized government buildings. The advancing Iraqis met little resistance. The Emir had stood down his army to avoid provoking Saddam. Many of his soldiers were...
Religion for Breakfast
What is the Hajj?
Every year, millions of Muslims complete a pilgrimage to Mecca called The Hajj. This pilgrimage is obligatory for all Muslims and is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam. But what does this pilgrimage entail?
Jabzy
First Gulf War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the First Gulf War