Observations in a public bar (Why I love the pub)
I find the pub a venue not to meet people, but rather listen in on the conversations of others. In fact, within the pub setting are various fragile ecosystems.
TBS Travelogue: Bi-lingual Colombia shows heart for change
Currently English in Colombia, Jacob Joseph witnesses a very different country from its dark past and hopes for continued change; despite the looming spectre of the FARC/Government cease-fire.
I lied to a doctor so I could buy weed in L.A.
TBS emissary Jacob Joseph travels to California to witness the workings of the legalised weed industry.
Alzheimer’s: Letting go of life
Jacob Joseph shares his personal experience of caring for a relative with Alzheimer’s and warns of the emotional challenges we’re likely to face as the rate of diagnosis increases.
Film Preview: Frackman
Attending an exclusive screening of Frackman, Jacob Joseph lauds a film light on science but full of heart, character and desire to show the human and environmental impact of CSG fracking.
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The tone-deaf coverage of Phil Spector’s passing
Police strip-searched 96 children in 2020, indigenous youth targeted
Trump’s brand of mainstream extremism and political irresponsibility is already here
Post COVID, can an employee refuse to return to the workplace?
18th century fake news: Before COVID, China was blamed for spreading smallpox