In a week where:
In the 1st of two Politics segments: (7:16) Octavia Butler's work remains eerily prescient in modern America to the point of clairvoyance. Futurists see her work and especially her work ethic as a guide for how to see the current climate. (Article By Anna Merlan)
In the 2nd Politics segment: (23:35) It has been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina pummelled New Orleans. 20 years on, the ripple effects are still there through racist & classist domestic policy. (Article By Current Affairs)
In Life: (38:48) Cocaine is as popular as it has ever been, but the makings of the illicit powder is leading to catastrophic ecological damage in S. America. Could legalising it help the likes of Peru, Brazil & Bolivia make strides in saving their local environment? (Article By Mattha Busby)
Lastly, in Photography: (56:38) A look at an exhibition in Luxembourg with a fascinating past and an even more fascinating concept. (Article By Peter Dench)
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