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The Conversation Documentaries (formerly The Anthill) is podcast from The Conversation UK. Our documentary series cover everything from science to the environment, politics, culture and economics. We unearth new stories from the world of academia and talk to experts to shed light on some of the big questions of today. The Conversation is a not-for-profit independent media organisation and our jour... more

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Every day that he was locked up in a scam compound in Southeast Asia, George thought about how to get out. "We looked for means of escaping, but it was hard," he said.

Scam Factories is a podcast series taking you inside Southeast Asia's brutal fra... more

A few weeks after Ben Yeo travelled to Cambodia for what he thought was a job in a casino, he found himself locked up in a padded room. “It’s a combination between a prison and a madhouse,” he remembers. He was being punished for refusing to conduct ... more

Scam factories is a special three-part series taking you inside Southeast Asia's brutal fraud compounds. Hundreds of thousands of people are estimated to work in these scam factories. Many were trafficked there and forced into criminality by defraudi... more

The neglect of working-class voters in the past few decades has had profound consequences for British political life. Disillusioned with the two main parties, many have turned to Nigel Farage’s Reform and others are simply not voting at all. With the... more

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Laura Hood
Senior Politics Editor at The Conversation UK, with a focus on political analysis and social issues.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • Excellent!

    Finally I’ve found a serious, respectable, and informative podcast. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marketpop
    United States3 years ago
  • Great informative podcast

    The conspiracy theory series from early 2020 is a great introduction to this podcast. Highly recommend but like all good podcasts, this one has ended leaving me wanting more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarlosLWatson
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • expert guide to conspiracy theories series

    an incredible mini series! I binged the whole

    thing in an afternoon - absolutely fascinating subject diving into the origin and propagation of conspiracy theories and how/when they cross over into extremism. More like this please! 👌🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alflo100
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Big fan!

    Well researched, well edited, in-depth yet easy to follow. Definitely recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjr.albr.
    Germany5 years ago
  • Just what I was looking for

    Thanks for your episodes on conspiracy theories. I knew within the first two minutes that this content was just what I was looking for in this misinformation age.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aknight71
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the well-researched and informative nature of the content, frequently praising its academic rigor.
Many find the discussions on conspiracy theories and social class particularly engaging and relevant to today's societal issues.
Production quality receives commendation, leading to positive feedback on the listening experience, though a few express desires for even higher production value.

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Know Your place part 3: what class means now
Q: Why do people still identify as working class despite economic changes?
Many people maintain a working-class identity based on upbringing, social mobility challenges, and perceived limitations in opportunities even with education.
Know Your place part 3: what class means now
Q: What is class nowadays? How do we define or measure it?
Class today is defined by a combination of educational background, income, occupation, and regional differences, and is deeply intertwined with people's self-perception.

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The content focuses on in-depth explorations of contemporary issues by presenting expert insights and research from various academic fields. Key topics covered across episodes include social class dynamics, political representation, and current events in British politics, often using real-life narratives and findings to engage the audience. Noteworthy is the podcast's commitment to tackling complex subjects like misinformation and conspiracy theories, providing listeners with academic perspectives that challenge conventional narratives. Episodes are well-researched and draw on the expertise of leading scholars, making it appealing for those interested in learning about pressing global issues backed by credible academic research.

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Scam Factories launched 9 years ago and published 93 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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