This Week On Entale — 4th December
Each week, we’ll share with you our favourite chapters from the most exciting shows on the Entale app — the best way to discover new favourites.
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99% Invisible: The Raccoon Capital
On this week’s 99% Invisible, producer Katie Mingle investigates the growing number of raccoons raiding neighbourhood bins and causing a nuisance in Toronto, Canada. This chapter outlines how, after introducing new ‘racoon-resistant’ containers in 2016, the locals are surprised to find they’re less effective than initially hoped.
Listen Here: The Raccoon Capital (14 mins)
Guardian Long Reads: Bringing Opioids Back Into The System
In this week’s The Guardian Long Reads, column writer Chris McGreal looks into the US opioid epidemic and how the drug became the go-to for pain relief. This chapter examines Doctor Russell Portenoy, an advocate for opioids who helped to reverse restrictive laws around its use.
Listen Here: Bringing Opioids Back Into The System (6 mins)
No Such Thing As A Fish: Dressing Up For A Decapitation
On this week’s No Such Thing As A Fish the gang discuss police forces compiled of criminals, loud mice and the world’s toughest crosswords. This chapter looks at German renaissance artist Lunas Cranch’s odd obsession with beheadings!
Listen Here: Dressing Up For A Decapitation (5 mins)