The Not-So-Marvellous City: Urban Spectacle and Gentrification in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro brands itself as “marvellous,” but the real marvel here may just be how well it hides its poor.
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One Year of Milei: The Reality of Radical Austerity
Just over a year ago, Javier Milei was sworn in as the 59th President of Argentina, promising to combat inflation,…
Dig Deeper: Teacher Supply in the US
Host Andrew Xu sits down once again with Jessica Grose, an opinion writer for The New York Times. They discuss the…
How Fictional Is Squid Game?
When considering both historical and present conditions in South Korea, it becomes clear that the show is providing…
Dig Deeper: Social Welfare Policies in the US
Host Andrew Xu sits down with Marc Novicoff, who was the inaugural intern at Slow Boring. They discuss social…
Rhino Poaching: Green Militarization in South Africa
With lockdown restrictions easing and poaching increasing again in South Africa, anti-poaching strategies should…
Fiscal Stimulus and the Worth of Every Dollar Spent
Eight million Americans have fallen into poverty and the need for support from food banks has increased by 98 per…
Vaccine Rollout in the Middle East: A Spotlight on Inequality
As one of the world’s most economically disparate regions, the Middle East provides a stark example of inequality…
Voluntourism: You Should Not Be Here
"Voluntourism" is a form of international volunteering that has flourished since the 1990s. It is promoted by…
COVID-19 is a Symptom of a Greater Global Pathology
COVID-19 has been portrayed as a unifying phenomenon. However, the pandemic is not only unveiling, but exacerbating…