The warnings are growing louder. Another world-shaking "Black Swan" event may be on its way - and it could affect us all. Something like the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the financial crisis that followed causing great destruction. But what is a Black Swan event and what form will it take this time? Could it be it be hyperinflation, rising interest rates, food shortages - or perhaps China's property market? China’s second biggest property developer, Evergrande is on the brink of collapse, owing Chinese and Foreign creditors $305 billion. It came into further trouble when the Chinese government introduced its new, stricter, borrowing regulations last year called “three-red-line” policy which was meant to help make housing more affordable. And Evergrande is not the only one facing a debt crisis. What are your predictions?

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Facebook Whistle-blower Frances Haugen revealed the dark side of the social media giant - that also owns Instagram and Whatsapp - when she testified before Congress earlier this month. She described how her former employer damages children, enables sectarian conflict and undermines democracy, all for profit. Facebook responded by trying to discredit her - depicting her as a relatively junior employee who doesn’t know what she’s talking about. And some suspect she’s a left-winger who’s only speaking out because she wants the U.S. government to crack down on conservatives.

Is Facebook 'Whistle-blower' Frances Haugen a ‘Liberal Shill’ or 'American Hero' ?

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The bad-boy President of the Philippines - Rodrigo Duterte - also known as “Duterte Harry” is quitting politics. The 76 year old was expected to try to cling to power one way or another in elections next year but shocked his supporters by bowing out for good. It seems he's acting responsibly as his six year term - which is the limit in the Philippines - draws to an end. Is he making room for his daughter, Sara Duterte-Carpio, to take over? He has indicated that she will run for president and that his long-time aide - Senator “Bong” Go - will be her running mate. Elections are set for 9 May 2022.

Rodrigo Duterte quits. Who’s next Philippine President? Manny Pacquiao?

The French are upset. They are upset with the Americans and they’re upset at the British but most of all, they are upset with the Australians! But they saved the best insult for the British by calling them dishwashers! Two weeks after the announcement of a new military alliance between the Australians, Americans and British - that cut France out - the bitterness is still very much alive . So what's next for the French, who are now talking about creating a defence strategy just for the Europeans... And with the Chinese launching a new aircraft carrier, was the sudden AUKUS pact right on time?

France ‘Stabbed in the back’ by AUKUS allies.

Prince Andrew has officially been served with a lawsuit by Virginia Giuffre! We speak to Alan Dershowitz, Professor Emeritus at Harvard Law School who defended Jeffrey Epstein, Lisa Bloom who is currently representing three of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged victims and a witness against Prince Andrew, and Russell Myers, Royal Editor for the Daily Mirror who’s been in touch with people close to the Prince. Even though Prince Andrew would like to put all the allegations behind him, it appears that he’ll have to face them - one way or another. His career as a Royal has already, effectively, been ended by Virginia Giuffre’s claims. But her lawsuit raises the stakes considerably, seeking to put him on trial in the United States.

Why is Virginia Giuffre suing Epstein's ex-friend Prince Andrew?

Gavin Newsom has survived an attempt to boot him out of office. This means the Democrat can carry on leading the world’s fifth biggest economy and continue his liberal policies, which affect the lives of 40 million Californians. It’s perhaps no surprise he won given that Democrats apparently outnumber Republicans in California two to one! But the anger towards him was and still is very strong, especially among the two million Californians who signed a petition to get rid of him.

California Governor Gavin Newsom beats recall vote

There’s a lot of anger in the United States at President Joe Biden right now and just seven months into his presidency, his approval ratings are at an all-time low. Not only has he presided over a chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, his critics say he’s failed at the one thing that he used to excel at 'being good with people'. Some of the families of the 13 U.S. marines and soldiers killed last month in Kabul are complaining that he disrespected them when they met.

‘Biden has blood on his hands!’ Says Gold Star mom

Elizabeth Holmes wanted to be the next Steve Jobs and for a while she managed to con everyone. Her company Theranos claimed to have invented an amazing blood testing machine that was going to revolutionise the world of medicine, and she quickly became the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world. But due to whistleblowers and an investigative journalist, the whole facade came crashing down. Now she is on trial for wire fraud and faces 20 years in prison.

Elizabeth Holmes ‘trial of the decade’ begins - “Theranos was a cult!!”

Has the Taliban swapped their annual Spring Offensive for a PR offensive? They’re giving interviews and press conferences just like a real government. Their main message seems to be that now they’re in charge of Afghanistan they won’t go looking for revenge and will give amnesty to their erstwhile enemies including Afghan security forces. They’ve also promised that women will have full rights within the limits of Islamic law AND they’ve pledged not to allow any terrorist groups to stage attacks from their soil. So, can they be trusted? Well first you need to know who you’re dealing with

Taliban 2.0 - Have Afghanistan’s new rulers changed? … or not?

Many pundits and experts are comparing what’s happening in Afghanistan to the fall of Saigon. The chaotic scenes back in 1975 as the US withdrew from the Vietnam. Captain Gerald 'Gerry' Berry was there that day and was the helicopter pilot who flew the U.S. Ambassador to safety. He is often referred to 'the man who ended the Vietnam war'. We spoke to him about that day 46 years ago and whether it's fair to compare it with what's happening in Afghanistan.

Vietnam Pilot Captain Gerald ‘Gerry’ Berry Says Kabul Worse Than Saigon

Joe Biden sold himself to the American people as a foreign policy heavyweight during the election last year and claimed President Trump was ruining America’s reputation abroad. The liberal media, academics and pundits backed him to the hilt and suggested things could only get better under Biden. How wrong they were. The Taliban is now in control of Afghanistan and Americans are fleeing the capital Kabul. People are comparing these chaotic scenes to the fall of Saigon in 1975 when U.S. forces fled Vietnam. So what does the Biden administration and his mainstream media allies do now? Well they’re blaming everyone but themselves. Guests: Torek Farhadi Former Afghan Government Adviser Barry Pavel Senior Vice President at the Atlantic Council Fazelhaq Haqmal US Army Afghan War Veteran Gerry Berry Former US Marine Helicopter Pilot

Afghanistan: Biden’s Blunder. Why Kabul Is Worse Than Saigon

According to some experts 100 percent of the chocolate we eat can be traced back to cocoa farms that use child labour. They estimate that there are something like 1.6m child labourers working in the cocoa farms of west Africa and as many as HALF Of them are slaves. Not modern day slavery, not some kind of soft slavery, but actual slavery. The cocoa is sold to massive conglomerates which supply household names like Nestle and Cadburys, so you can bet that if you’ve eaten chocolate recently, it’s probably tainted.

100% of chocolate can be traced back to child labour...and worse

British billionaire Richard Branson has finally achieved his life-long dream of becoming an Astronaut. His grin was extra-wide because he managed to beat Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk to become the first person to reach space in his own spacecraft, the sleek and stylish “Unity 22”. But of course Bezos thinks he's wiped that smile right off his face by flying higher and for longer in his ship the 'New Shephard' So who is winning the billionaire space race? and who is the 'greatest of all time' entrepreneur - THE GOAT?

Richard Branson: First billionaire in space but is he beating Bezos and Musk?

Celebrated crime reporter Peter R de Vries has died after being shot in a crowded Amsterdam street earlier this month. The fearless journalist has been described as a national hero for his tireless campaign to bring criminals to account. Two suspects have been arrested on suspicion of his murder. Earlier we spoke to Peter's friend, Peter Schouten, about the work he was doing and why someone might want him killed. (Please note, this episode was recorded before the death of Peter R de Vries) Guests: Peter Schouten Friend and Colleague of Peter R de Vries Michel Valentijn Investigative journalist Anna Sergi Organised Crime Expert

Murdered. Dutch Journalist Peter R. De Vries Dies After Being Shot

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