The Overview
By The Week
Get to grips with the past, present and future of an idea in the news.
Each episode examines one story from the headlines, dipping into history to explain how we got to where we are today – and peering into the future to predict what will happen next.
With contributions from The Week’s writers and insights from leading subject specialists, The Overview provides a concise, engaging exploration of the debates and questions shaping the news agenda today and in the months to come.
Each episode examines one story from the headlines, dipping into history to explain how we got to where we are today – and peering into the future to predict what will happen next.
With contributions from The Week’s writers and insights from leading subject specialists, The Overview provides a concise, engaging exploration of the debates and questions shaping the news agenda today and in the months to come.
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16. What's wrong with carbon offsetting?
As the world races to reach net zero, many governments, businesses and individuals are turning to carbon offsetting to tackle emissions. But are carbon offsets an effective tool to mitigate climate change – or just another form of greenwashing? How..… -
15. Are we facing an "insectageddon"?
Alarming reports of declining insect populations have triggered warnings that the world may be facing ‘Insectageddon’. What could happen if insect numbers fall further? Why do we care about some more than others? And what can we do to protect at-risk… -
14. Has the pandemic changed the workplace forever?
Millions of US workers are quitting or changing jobs in an ongoing trend dubbed the Great Resignation. With job vacancies rising to record highs on both sides of the Atlantic, is the UK also facing a resignations surge? Has the pandemic changed... -
13. Has women’s football finally broken into the mainstream?
Women’s football was once banned and derided, but some say it could now be the standard-bearer for all women’s sports. England’s Lionesses are riding a wave of enthusiasm that fans hope will see them through to a Euro 2022 victory, while champions of… -
12. Does university education need a rethink?
The number of school leavers going to university has hit a record high, but what are they getting in return for their tuition fees? Amid growing questions about the value of degrees, does taking on student debt pay off? And what are the non-financial… -
11. Is the US Supreme Court fit for purpose?
The US Supreme Court has shocked the world by overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that had protected American women's right to abortion for almost 50 years. And other controversial recent rulings have fuelled questions about the legitimacy of… -
10. Is France's far right a threat to the European Union?
Recent election gains by Marine Le Pen’s far-right party have sent shockwaves across France and triggered concern throughout the EU. Could the rise of the Eurosceptic far-right threaten the future of the bloc? And could Emmanuel Macron's nationalist.… -
9. Can nuclear power overcome its image problem?
As the world races to decarbonise, nuclear power is being touted as an essential energy source. But safety fears remain, along with claims that nuclear reactors are too expensive and too slow to build. So just what would it take to win over the... -
8. Are politicians the new celebrities?
Stardom and showmanship have long been part of politics, but are the lines blurring so that lawmakers are becoming celebrities? Has new media changed the way politicians talk to voters and the kind of people who go into politics? And, could an... -
7. Can fast fashion slow down?
Fast-fashion brands have revolutionised the way we buy clothes but are also a major contributor to climate change. As one of TV's most-watched shows ditches its fast-fashion sponsors, are consumers set to change their shopping habits? How did our...