Coming in May 2023
Featuring voices from across the U.S. and around the globe, connect your audience to the world with these unique stories and perspectives. This month, we learn about the impact the US invasion had on young Iraqis in ‘Iraq: Generation Invasion’, take a look into the world of AI and deepfakes in ‘A deep dive into deepfakes’, and learn about our own willpower. See below for details and more unique stories.
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The Documentary: The Making of King Charles
May 2 – 29
Half hour
We explore the campaigns Charles III pursued as Prince and ask what he will do as King.
In this programme, we speak to the people who know him best, to explain the ideas and values which motivated him for so many decades.
What will happen now that he is subject to constraints as a constitutional monarch and expected to be impartial?
*Note: This program makes reference to King Charles’ coronation on May 6, 2023
Iraq: Generation Invasion
May 20 – June 9
One hour
Young Iraqis recall life under US-occupation and speak of their hopes for the future.
Forum – A deep dive into deepfakes
May 27 – June 23
One hour
Misinformation spread by faked images is almost as old as film itself. Presenter Iszi Lawrence invites a panel of experts to tackle your questions about AI technology and the uses of deepfakes.
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People Fixing the World: The birds taking on the illegal fishing industry
- Description: Scientists on a remote island in the Indian Ocean have been using the albatross as their eyes in the sky to track down illegal fishing boats. Video by Richard Kenny.
- Suggested social copy: How scientists are using the albatross to track down illegal fishing boats.
- Duration: 2 minutes 21 seconds
Why is that?: Climate Change in India
- Description: Ironing vendors are common across India. The irons are heated using charcoal, a fuel that contributes to air pollution. But Vinisha Umashankar, from Tamil Nadu, has found a clean solution. Vinisha’s ironing cart is powered by solar energy, which can be stored in batteries and used during the night. Her invention was a finalist for the 2021 Earthshot Prize. Includes footage from The Earthshot Prize: Repairing Our Planet. (Image: Vinisha sits on her solar-powered ironing cart, Credit: Earthshot Prize.)
- Suggested social copy: 14-year-old Vinisha Umashankar’s clean solution to reduce pollution caused by ironing vendors in India.
- Duration: 2 minutes 21 seconds
Health: What is willpower and can we improve it?
- Description: Our ability to resist short-term desires for long term goals impacts every area of our lives. Research suggests that willpower is a crucial predictor of lifelong success and happiness.
- Suggested social copy: Do people who exercise greater self-control have greater success in life?
- Duration: 2 minutes 7 seconds
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