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Money & Business
Theresanomics explained
Combining social justice concerns with social and economic conservatism, championing nostalgia and 'Britishness'—Dr Peter Bloom explains Theresanomics.
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Society, Politics & Law
Apple and Ireland are betting on ‘Nation Inc’ and a world of shareholder citizens
The alignment between the tech giant and a nation state shows how governments can be held to ransom by corporations.
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Society, Politics & Law
Clinton / Trump: Two views of the first debate
Adam Quinn believes Trump stumbled; Gleb Tsipursky thinks those handing victory to Clinton are missing something important.
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Society, Politics & Law
How do voters choose between two unappealing candidates?
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have already ensured a place in history - as the most disliked pairing in a Presidential race in living memory. So how do voters choose when they feel both options are unpalatable?
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Society, Politics & Law
PodMag September 2016
PodMag is the monthly update of news, views and interviews from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Arts (FASS) at The Open University.
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Education & Development
Displaced children of our time
We have seen unprecedented numbers of refugees crossing borders over the last few years - what is life like for the children and young people making this journey?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Rio 2016: A short Paralympics reading list
Athletes with intellectual disabilities; zika virus; empty seats; risky cheating; inspiration porn - a round-up of pieces about the Paralympic Games.
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Society, Politics & Law
Poverty in Scotland 2016: Tools for Transformation
Poverty in Scotland 2016 explores different aspects of poverty and disadvantage in Scotland in the context of the rapidly changing political context in Scotland – as well as in the UK.
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Money & Business
Will Brexit mean London loses its financial dominance?
The decision to leave Europe could, some worry, mean that London will cease to lead as a finance centre. No need to worry, says Simeon Djankov.
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Society, Politics & Law
The 2016 race enters the home straight
The start of September sees the US Presidential election enter its final stages. The polls might be suggesting Hillary will coast to victory - but how far should we trust the polls?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Can comedy change your life?
After years spent in dark comedy clubs and cramped rooms above pubs, Mary O’Hara knows what makes her laugh. But what else can a good joke do? She meets the performers and researchers who say that comedy can change how we think and even how we act.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Hammering into hearts: How Dilshod Nazarov's Rio victory lifted the Tajiks
Tajikistan won its first independent Gold during Rio 2016. For a nation without a lot to celebrate, it's a big deal.