Episode Synopsis "Episode 5: Concerning the ‘nanny state’"

Ed and Rob ask whether a 'nanny state' would be a good method of governing Western societies rife with issues such as obesity and alcohol overconsumption. They talk about the role of the advertising industry in turning people away from the good life, the legalisation of marijuana and New York's draconian laws under mayor Michael Bloomberg. Continue reading →

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