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How does the media impact politics?
Society, Politics & Law

How does the media impact politics?

...between media, politics, and society. You'll explore key themes of propaganda, moral panic, media and memory, and fake news, topped and tailed by an introduction to media theory, and media and its impact on democratic politics. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to better understand the key cultural and political dynamics that impact your everyday life....
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Riddle of the Tay Bridge disaster
Science, Maths & Technology

Riddle of the Tay Bridge disaster

...introduction to this album. The history of the Tay Bridge A look at how the Tay Bridge was developed and where it now stands historically. The Tay Bridge Disaster Open University professor, David Swinten reveals there was a violent storm on the evening of the bridge collapsing, while Eleanor Simpson shares a personal story about the tragedy. The Tay Bridge Investigation...
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In conversation with Terry Waite
History & The Arts

In conversation with Terry Waite

...introduction to the album. Terry Waite on the importance of communication How was Terry Waite, a profound Christian, able to establish rapport and dialog with an Islamic extremist group? Terry Waite on conflict and religious differences Terry Waite looks back at his time being held captive in Beirut. He explains how the conflict was far more than just religious...
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Culture and Climate Change
Nature & Environment

Culture and Climate Change

...introduction to Mediating Change Joe Smith introduces a series of four podcasts that aim to evaluate cultural responses to climate change. Produced by The Open University in conjuction with the Ashden Trust. History: A History of Cultural Responses to Climate Change We hear plenty about the science and policy of climate change – but what about culture? Quentin Cooper...
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Bon départ: beginners’ French second edition
Languages

Bon départ: beginners’ French second edition

...Introductions A selection of French speakers introduce themselves Greetings Saying hello in formal and informal situations Ordering food Ordering a meal in a restaurant Buying fruit juice Someone buying an apple juice Family greetings Several people introduce their family members Viewing a new home Visiting a flat for sale Describing cities Short description of 5 French...
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Earth's physical resources: renewable energy
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth's physical resources: renewable energy

...introduction to this album. Wind power in Europe Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines? Wind power in England The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind. Wind power in Wales The story behind some of the first wind farms developed in the UK. The concerns and obstacles these projects faced at...
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Analysing European Romanticism
History & The Arts

Analysing European Romanticism

...introduction to this album. Breaking the Enlightenment mould German Romanticism began as a philosophical departure from Enlightenment thinking, centralising human experience and transcendence from the purely rational. This succinct discussion contextualises that shift. Romanticism and the religious crisis Once more reacting against the Enlightenment, Romantic philosophy...
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Religion Today
History & The Arts

Religion Today

...introduction to this album. Religion in modern Sweden Is religion dead in Sweden, or can it be resurrected? Egypt's return to Islam Why is secular Egypt returning to Islam? Buddhism in the Lake District Studying, living and learning at a Buddhist temple in the Lake District, Britain Buddhism in Birmingham Buddhism in Birmingham. Keeping the youth in church How the...
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Audio 2 hrs 34 mins