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Independence eh? Canada’s referendum
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Episode Independence eh? Canada’s referendum
The province of Alberta will vote on secession today. It is unlikely to go ahead, but the separatist vibe is just one of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s many headaches. Our correspondent examines China’s efforts toward brain-computer interfaces, finding the country is closing the gap with America. And Britain’s “bug superhighways” link up the shrinking number of lush insect habitats.
Guests and host:
• Robert Russo, Canada writer • Don Weinland, China business and finance editor • Bella King, news editor • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
• Canada, Alberta, separatists, referendum • China, brain-computer interfaces • Britain, insects, conservation
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