Private islands and ‘straightforward’ shooting weekends: No wonder the elite lack empathy - The scandal surrounding Prince Andrew and Jeffery Epstein shows that corruption and extreme privilege are closely intertwined.
The return of the Nasty Party: Now with added gaslighting - From backing the blatant hypocrisy of their leader-elect, to booing the media for confronting the facts, the Conservatives have gone all-in for Trumpism.
Stagnation lies at the heart of these bad tempered times - The lack of hope and inspiration in our daily lives is driving the current epidemic of frustration, anger and violence.
David Cameron and the posh shed: An image of hubris for the ages - The recurring sight of our former PM grinning by a luxury shed has become a shortcut for the complacency and dim-witted sense of entitlement that got us into the current Brexit mess.
The genius of the Alan Partridge hype machine - A clever campaign of internal emails, officious out of office replies and a searing cover interview with the Radio Times heralded Alan's return to his spiritual home, the BBC. 
The revolutionary power of telling the truth - New political movements are forming out of a willingness to challenge the most powerful with unspoken truths.
Vice and the importance of showing consequences - Dick Cheney’s story is a necessary reminder that actions have consequences – no matter how unaccountable a politician may feel.
David Wagner and the power of sport - Get it right and sport has the power to change everything, not just what happens on the pitch.
From Brexit to the Paris riots, it’s clear the Emperor has no clothes - The current crises gripping western democracies have shown the ruling class to be brazenly ignorant of the realities facing their people.
The accidental Big Society - David Cameron’s much-maligned pet project is being revived in all but name as community activists lead the way in their localities.
Tom Hardy’s Venom: Masterstroke or mistake? - Will Tom Hardy’s portrayal of alien anti-hero Venom add gravitas to the superhero genre, or has he already outgrown the part? 
Spots is Missing! The genius of Isle of Dogs’ guerrilla posters - As the animated canine caper shows, embracing the fantastical doesn’t require the same leap of faith it once did.
Nike and the Tiger Woods comeback trail - The sportswear giant is determined to revive the fortunes of its former star as it tries to manufacture the perfect redemption story. 
The Cambridge Analytica scandal is an age-old tale of how elites run the world - The Facebook data breach is merely the by-product of unchallenged establishment arrogance.
The cost of being a National Treasure - In uncertain times we need our national treasures to offer hope, reassurance and continuity. So how do we react when their lives fall apart? 
In praise of the BBC’s ‘The Supporting Act’ - BBC One’s short film for Christmas 2017 stands head and shoulders above the ad pack by creating an emotional connection without needing to say a word.
The end of idols - Aung San Suu Kyi’s failure to defend the Rohingya Muslims from state violence is just the latest sign of a world bereft of moral leadership.
What the box office failure of Blade Runner 2049 tells us about the state of cinema - Despite being visually stunning with an all star cast and cult following, Blade Runner 2049 is a loss-making epic in a cinema landscape dominated by endless franchises and tired reboots.
Monarchy Inc. and the legitimisation of hypocricy - Our reaction to issues like the Paradise Papers will determine the type of society we want to live in – particularly as the inequality gap widens.
No boundaries: When tech gets too close for comfort - From keyless entry to our homes to AI powered cameras selecting our pictures, the global tech giants are poised to claim an even bigger share of our lives, not just our minds.
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